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In this episode I sit down with pastor and author Allen Ratta and talk about simplifying the faith and getting back to the Joy of the Lord. Links below to all the things. I am an Amazon Affiliate, if you use some of the links below to purchase a product, a few pennies will come my way. Spiritual Simplicity (Amazon) https://link.amazon/B0i9yqK9C Spiritual Simplicity Journal https://link.amazon/B0eEr4KvT Spiritual Simplicity https://www.spiritualsimplicity.com/ Spiritual Progress https://www.spiritualprogress.com/

Is your youth or church calendar actually hostile to authentic community? I'll point out the red flags, share my experience with 3rd spaces and offer some hard questions we all need to ask. Links to the video and youth ministry resources below. The Quiet Disappearance of Free Places To Sit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj2VkxOfdKg Youth Ministry Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

This is the third in my series on the changes I have made in our youth ministry to shift from weekly youth meetings to intergenerational ministry. Grab all three lessons, notes and slides down below. Interchange: Intergenerational Ministry In The Local Church https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gbiwn Youth Ministry Resources https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/ Join the Newslettter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/youth-ministry-round-up-6935991432054812672/

How can you get the older generation in your church to pass the torch of faith to the next generation? In this episode I'll be sharing what I taught an adult Sunday School of 70 year olds and up about what teens need from their generation to not only step into our church, but stay in our church. Links below to all the things. Growing Young https://amzn.to/3UfyQtO Building Bridges Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nqjcfj Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak Linkedin Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulturnertoo/ More Youth Ministry Resources https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Our youth group imploded a few months ago. We've moved from a church that has a youth group to a church that does youth ministry. In this episode, I share my recorded session of where I teach the church about intergenerational youth ministry. Link below to all the things. Youth Ministry Resource Store youthminresources.gumroad.com/ Linkedin Newsletter www.linkedin.com/in/paulturnertoo/

A few weeks ago I interviewed the founder of the new Christian social media app, Acts Social and they returned the favor. If you're new to the podcast you'll find out why I do what I do and if you're a regular I share some spicy takes and maybe somethings you've never heard me say before. All the links we mention in the interview are down below. My interview with Acts Social https://on.soundcloud.com/z32eFhhtl0qjrgSQTj Building Bridges 3 Week Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/nqjcfj Youth Ministry Resource Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/ Linkedin Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulturnertoo/

We all love the flames of revival but it's the coals that the Holy Spirit ignites. If you want your students to mature in Christ and prepare them for what God will do next in their loves, teach them to keep their faith hot with these four practices. Links to resources below. My Youth Ministry Playbook https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra?layout=profile S.O.A.P Study Book https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EoLC A.C.T.I.O.N Figures https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/rdzwk Time To Tell https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/tsxpl

I know you want to understand teens and their social media, get our message out, etc. but can we talk about your social media habits, for a minute? Today I interview Shawn Witson about the social media app he designed to encourage believers to embrace the Acts 2:42 mindset. Download the app and then follow me @paulturner68 and let me know what you think of the app. https://actssocial.com/ Check out my Youth Ministry Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

How would you know if your youth ministry was dead? In today episode I share the clinical signs of death and four vital signs you must always be checking to keep your youth group alive. If you'd like to check out Catalyst Coaching, and my other resources, please click here https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak

In this episode I have to give you some bad news, your youth ministry model is, likely, wrong. But don't worry there is some good new too as I share HOW you can tell if your model is wrong. Links below Mark Manson article (please forgive the title, its not my fault) https://markmanson.substack.com/p/intellectuals-are-f****g-idiots?r=rmzoc&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true Youth Ministry Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

Do you want to build a championship youth ministry team? In this episode I share what Mike Brown, coach of the 2026 NBA Champion New York Knicks did before the seasons that, I believe, gave their team an advantage in winning that championship and how you can do the same with your team. Links below. Do you want the youth leader covenants I mentioned? Send an e-mail to [email protected] Sign up for my newsletter on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulturnertoo/ If you are needing youth ministry resources please check out my store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/ Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak

If you ever wondered what it would be like to share the gospel with your favorite movie star or singer, Dylan Novak has you covered. Dylan gives you a behind the scenes look at how celebrities react when the gospel is share. Check out the links below to sponsor a bible. The Youth Pastors Guide To A Successful Youth Camp https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/gadon?layout=profile Book Me For Your Summer Camp https://thediscipleproject.net/book-me-2/ Youth Ministry Store https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/ Dylan Novak's Website https://celebrityevangelist.org/join-the-mission Penn Jillette on Evangelism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owZc3Xq8obk Penn Jillette - Billy Corrigan Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-smF8vcyL8 Booby Lee is mad he's not invited to church https://www.youtube.com/shorts/l3kvLH1LzKI

In todays episode I share 5 ways churches are ruining young youth pastors. If you want to have the best year in youth ministry you've ever had, check out my store for resources that will help you do just that https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/

If you've been looking at your students every week ,like the Magi looked into the sky, searching for that glimmer of hope that you are making a difference, I have a short, simple devotion to share with you. My Christmas Sale is going on right now so grab some deals while you can. The Christmas sale goes on until January 2nd. Links below. Youth Ministry Playbook 50% off https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/cfmra Youth Meeting Playbook 50% off https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/EmcLz Catalyst Coaching save $99 https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak New Youth Pastor Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/dATPb Discipleship Bundle https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/vcbqj

If you are struggling to get your kids to share their faith with their friends, this episode is for you. Nick share a 5 secrets to sharing your faith any teen can use. Check out all the links below. Nick Hall https://www.nickhall.com/ Pulse Evangelism https://www.pulse.org/ Time to Tell 4 Week Series https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/tsxpl Catalyst Coaching https://youthminresources.gumroad.com/l/Zvak