EP 139 | SOMETHING BETTER
āNow to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,ā ā Ephesians 3:20 (Amplified Bible)
Yetā¦ many of us have a tendency to hold on to what is safe, good enough, and/or familiar. We have been taught that āsafeā and normal (average) is better than letting go and being courageous. Dreams are for those other people, but not you. They are for special, unique people that are untouchable. UMMMM!? WHAT?!?! NONSENSE!
Chris Voss, of the Black Swan Group, said, āNever be so sure of what you want that you wouldnāt take something better.ā Betterā¦.hmmmm!? God always has something better for you and God LOVES bold prayers from his children. God rewards Faith.
Termination is often the key to future innovation. What have you given up to go forward?
We are Salt and Light in this world and we need to stand up and shine our light. Please pray for what you want God to do in your life and let God do MORE.
āOur God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think.ā ā Ephesians 3:20.
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Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book āBurn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builderās Guidebookā here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy
Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq
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EP 138 | 5-4-3-2-1 ACTION
Don't Worry! Take ACTION! So...why do people keep talking themselves out of taking ACTION! Mel Robbins says, "Our brain is hardwired to protect us and when we hesitate for a second from taking action, our brain goes into override into protect mode...making you think of the āWhyāsā that will keep you from taking immediate ACTION at the right time. Jesus talks about worry as a lack of faith. He then says, stop worrying and instead seek first the Kingdom of God and all these things you are worrying about will be taken care of.
I can not tell you the amount of times I have walked on public school campuses knowing it was not going to be easy. Easy would have been staying on my church campus and waiting for everyone to come to me.
I can tell you the many times I talked myself out of it and my excuses. I can tell you that every time I went to schools, after school, parent, student, teachers, coaches and administrators events that I would say, āWhy am I here?ā, and the number of times someone or several others come to me and say how much it meant to them or some crisis was averted.
How about you? What ACTION do you need to take? 5-4-3-2-1 Go!
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Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book āBurn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builderās Guidebookā here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy
Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq
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EP 137 | Kristen Lascola - Host of the Ministry Coach Podcast - Part 2
On this week's episode, we dive into PART 2 of our interview with Kristen Lascola (Host of the Ministry Coach Podcast).
February is the month of LOVE! So why not begin this episode discussing...
š„ A Love Story: Kristen & Jeff
š„ The Heart: Physical and Spiritual
š„ Couples in ministry
...and much more!
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Kristen Lascola is the host of the āMinistry Coach Podcastā and the middle school pastor at North Coast Church based in Vista, California, roughly 30 miles north of San Diego. She is a coach to the coach-less, mentoring pastors and volunteers in student ministry who are looking for guidance and inspiration.
Her husband Jeff believes in her so much that he encouraged her to let him produce her podcast and YouTube channel to help people just like you to be the best version of themselves. Kristenās content is as good as any 5 star level coaching materials on the marketā¦and plus it's FREE!
Watch Kristenās YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/3kVpsd9
We hope this episode provides you with new tools, spiritual and emotional support, and continued vision of what a long term student ministry can look like. Kristen speaks wisdom into everything she says and creates.
Learn more about Kristen Lascola here: https://bit.ly/3JM3GDh
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Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book āBurn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builderās Guidebookā here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy
Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq
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EPISODE CREDITS
Email us at: [email protected]
Hosted by: Doug Edwards
Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ )
Edited by: Secret Roots Music House
Recorded by: Doug Edwards
Graphics by: Ryan James Edwards
Kristen's photo provided by: Ministry Coach Podcast
EP 134 | Happy - Sad - Mad - Glad
EP 134 | HAPPY - SAD - MAD - GLAD
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"Happiness is good medicine..." (Proverbs 17:22 ERV)
Emotions are there for a reason. If we know what each emotion in our lives is there for then we are able to identify how to respond correctly to each emotion instead of reacting to the emotions in a way that they control us.
Episode 76 of the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast is where this theme first came from, while interviewing a world changer who grew up in a violent alcoholic family. Maury and his wife grew up in homes of alcoholic parents. His healing knowledge of what it took to finally deal with it emotionally is worth taking notes on.
Happy, Sad, Mad, or Gladā¦ and sometimes Scared or Numb (according to OliveMe Counseling).
"Good things happen to those who learn from their experiencesā¦ā (Proverbs 16:20 ERV)
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Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book āBurn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builderās Guidebookā here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy
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EP 131 | CHAPTER 1: THE BURN
In this episode, we dive into the first chapter of my book āBurn Up, Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builderās Guidebookā plus much more!
Get your copy on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3jzwELe
We discussā¦
š„ Using the gifts God has given you.
š„ Looking for the good works that God has prepared in advance for you to do. (Ephesians 2:10)
š„ Why āNOā is better answer than āyesā.
Be encouraged, go long in your calling, and stay STRONG!
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EP 129 | SYDNEY TO MELBOURNE - THE 543.7 MILE RACE
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Sydney to Melbourne, Australia is no little jog. 543.7 Miles according to this ultramarathon endurance race. So how do you prepare for a challenge like this? According to Cliff Young, who showed up in his overalls and boots, you spend a lifetime herding 2,000 sheep on 2,000 acres of farmland by foot for 3 days at a stretch without sleep when the storms would roll in. They were intrigued and laughing at Cliff until the end of the race. But, how did this first time racer compete with these professional runners and change the way the race was run?
This episode is all about the fragile ECOSYSTEM between students and student ministry.
How can you keep the balance of life from failing or dying in your student ministry? How can you keep yourself and your family alive, while thriving in such a fragile environment? We dive deep into these questions and much more (Chapter 6 in my book, āBURN UP NOT OUTā.) in this episode!
You can read āBurn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builderās Guidebookā here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy
This is a great reminder that as the new year approaches, that GOD IS BIGGER than the challenges you and I will face day to dayā¦ and sometimes moment to moment! Nothing is impossible. God is chasing after you...but even more amazing things happen when we chase after God.
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EP 128 | Jason Mages - The 3-2-1 Principle
EP 128 | JASON MAGES - The 3-2-1 Principle
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Jason Mages is a brilliant person who consistently changes the environment around him. Top of his class academically, leader to his peers, and highly respected by the faculty.
āThe 3-2-1 Principleā is a Jason Mages original that he teaches high school students, as well as, business associates. Jason and I met when he was a 16 year old teenager and I was a youth pastor in the community of Eustis, Florida.
In this episode we discuss:
š„ A life changing moment of disaster when a tornado tore through his home as a teenager.
š„ His experience as a student in my youth ministry in the early 1990s.
š„ Missions that he helped lead as a teenager.
š„ My memorable encounter with his discipleship leader at Florida State University.
š„ The 3 principles: Serve Others First - Own It - Repeat
š„ Tips for youth workers from the point of view of the student.
Enjoy this valuable interview with Jason Mages and we hope it continues to fuel your student ministry fire!
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EP 126 | OFFENSE: GO DEEP
EP 126 | OFFENSE: GO DEEP
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So you want to have an effective student ministry, but you want to stay small? Well you can! If you are willing to GO DEEPā¦ WHAT!!! Many of us are afraid of the big fish that might challenge us in ways we just might not want to be challenged.
Dr. Jay Strack (Founder of Student Leadership University), would say that we need to teach our students to be leaders and show them that they can learn to swim with the sharks. Students would have their first meeting in the underwater tunnel looking into the shark tank at Seaworld. Once you swim with sharks, your fear level shrinks, and everything else looks easy or at least easier. You realize that many things are possible that you never thought were possible before.
Jesus called out to them, āCome, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!ā - Matthew 4:19 NLT
So keep diving deep to discover who God has designed to build a lasting student ministry in your church. The next generation is depending on you and God is waiting for you to take a swim in the deep end!
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EP 125 | MAURY BUCHANAN - FOUNDER OF MISSIONS DISCOVERY - MORE TO DISCOVER
EP 125 | MAURY BUCHANAN - FOUNDER OF MISSIONS DISCOVERY - MORE TO DISCOVER
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This is our second time interviewing Maury Buchanan. Maury is the Founder of Mission Discovery: Short Term Missions and has hosted thousands of students / adults all around the world.
In this episode, we discuss:
š„ Mauryās latest trip to Bulembu, Eswatini in South Africa.
š„ A thrilling encounter with wildlife while on Safari.
š„ Passing along his position of leadership within the organization post retirement.
š„ So much moreā¦
Enjoy this amazing story! This may or may not be your next destination, but you will receive more than you bargained for by listening to this episode. Welcome to a life well lived and still living!
You can connect with Maury at: [email protected]
Get involved with Mission Discovery at: Mission Discovery
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EP 122 | REAL vs COUNTERFEIT
EP 122 | REAL vs COUNTERFEIT
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A secret service agent came to meet with our high school group one Sunday and talked about his experience with identifying real vs counterfeit money. The agent mentioned that they spend more time learning about real currency and less time on counterfeit... Why? Wellā¦ when you know the real thing, it's much easier to spot a counterfeit!
āThe heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking... The Lordā¦He hears the prayers of the righteous. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.ā - Proverbs 15:28-31 (NLT)
Here are a few notes from this episode:
š„ It's hardest to hear criticism from those who know us well, but if we could accept criticism without negative emotion, we would become much wiser. We could use this criticism to become better!
š„ Laughter and smiling effects the brain. According to research it makes us 31% smarter and 31% more productive.
š„ Remember Great speakers start by making people feel good about themselves. When that happens, people become smart enough to listen.
Look more at what God does for and with the Godly first and foremost!
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EP 121 | Hank Schneider - Former Youth Ministry Volunteer
EP 121 | Hank Schneider - Former Youth Ministry Volunteer
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Hank Schneider is one of the most loyal volunteers I ever had on my student ministry staff. Hank tells us all about...
š„ Some life threatening and heartfelt missions trip moments.
š„ His experience as a foster parent.
š„ Working in the school system.
š„ College Football and more!
This episode is packed full of stories that will inspire and fuel your ministry journey!