Educate + Engage Podcast

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Preaching in Youth Ministry + Tim Gaddy Mar 31, 2026

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Tim Gaddy shares insights and stories about preaching, especially in youth ministry. Youth workers are called to feed God's sheep God's Word through preaching.

Find all your youth worker resources at EducateandEngage.com

Bible Quizzing + Russ Faubert Nov 24, 2025

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Our UPCI Youth Ministries Bible Quizzing director, Russ Faubert, shares some funny and inspiring stories about Bible quizzing as well as practical ways your students can be involved. Enjoy!

Find all your youth ministry resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EducateandEngage.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ministering to Students with Special Needs + Interview with Jonathan Walker and Stephanie Gossard Jul 07, 2025

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Some of our students will deal with special needs. In this episode, Stephanie Gossard and Jonathan Walker share stories and practical ways to help you minister to all your students.

Find all your youth ministry resources at ⁠⁠⁠EducateandEngage.com.⁠⁠

Shepherds, Not Rock Stars - Interview with Amado and Amber Huizar Jan 27, 2025

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In a culture of "rock stars" in the ministry, God is still calling us to be shepherds and feed His sheep, not our egos. In this episode, Amado and Amber Huizar give tips on how to lead more like a shepherd and less like a rock star. Find all your youth ministry resources at EducateandEngage.com.

The Kyle Thayer Interview Feb 12, 2024

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In this episode, Adam chats with Kyle Thayer, the NEW Director of Promotions for UPCI Youth Ministries. They talk about his journey to YM, good coffee spots in STL and how to use social media to engage your students.

How NOT To Be Offended Jul 24, 2023

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Is it possible to have longevity in youth ministry and stay positive at the same time? YES! In this episode, Adam gives you a three step process to dealing with offenses in leadership.

New Podcast Trailer & How To Handle Criticism Jun 07, 2022

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In this episode, Adam introduces the brand new hosts of the YTH Room Podcast and talks about how to handle criticism in youth ministry.

What Every Hyphen Leader Needs To Know Feb 01, 2022

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In this episode, Adam chats with national Hyphen Director Travis Worthington on how to build an effective young adult ministry in your local church.

Jonathan Quinones - The Commune-ity Call #9 Apr 05, 2017

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On April 4th, 2017, Jonathan Quinones from Modesto, California joined the GYD on the Commune-ity Call. He shared with us on the subject "Pressing for Conversation with Students."

Akil Thompson - The Commune-ity Call #5 Dec 07, 2016

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On December 6th, 2016, Akil Thompson from Clearwater, Florida joined the GYD on the Commune-ity Call. He shared with us on the subject "Developing Leaders in Youth Ministry."

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