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Guided Prayer Walk: Ministry Resilience Practice Feb 12, 2025

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Feeling the weight of ministry stress? According to youth leaders, prayer and spending time outdoors are some of the top go-to spiritual practices to help prevent burnout.

This guided prayer walk encourages us to connect with God by observing our surroundings and reflecting on the beauty and wonder of creation.

Community: Preventing Youth Ministry Burnout Jan 29, 2025

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How can social support help you avoid youth ministry burnout? Let's dive into the power of relationships, community, mentorship, and boundaries in sustaining wellbeing for youth ministry leaders. Roslyn Hernández and LaTasha Nesbitt highlight how social practices can create a foundation for holistic wellbeing in youth ministry. Whether you're navigating the challenges of youth ministry or looking to support a youth leader, this conversation offers encouragement and tools to foster a healthy, thriving ministry life. Hosts: Roslyn Hernández, MDiv Dr. LaTasha Nesbitt

Mentioned in this episode: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Sign up for our email list Related FYI resources: The FYI Report on Youth Ministry Burnout and Wellbeing

Youth Ministry Burnout and Wellbeing Jan 15, 2025

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Youth ministry burnout is real! In this episode, LaTasha Nesbitt and Roslyn Hernandez unpack FYI's latest research on why so many youth leaders feel stretched thin—and what can help them thrive.

Tune in to hear about the role of recognition in resilience, the unique challenges of women in ministry, the seasonal nature of burnout, and the factors that influence ministry burnout. Let's talk about what it takes to sustain the people shaping the next generation! Hosts: Roslyn Hernández M.Div Dr. LaTasha Nesbitt Sign up for our email list Related FYI resources: The FYI Report on Youth Leader Burnout & Wellbeing

Meaning Making #EverythingIsSpiritual Nov 27, 2024

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How do young adults make sense of their world? In this episode, we explore the meaning-making transition, diving into the personal faith journeys of young adults. From creating space for questions to walking alongside them in their struggles, we discuss how leaders can empower young adults to navigate their spirituality with intention and authenticity.

Hosts: Roslyn Hernández, Steve Argue

Related FYI resources: Guide: 7 things you need to know for successful young adult ministry

Acclimating #Moving Nov 13, 2024

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In the acclimating transition, young adults learn to navigate the new environments, jobs, and communities that come with growing independence. Our young adult guests share how they balance the need for stability with the reality of constant change, and how moving can feel both exciting and unsettling.

We also discuss the importance of building support systems and finding community during these transitions, offering practical advice for young adults and those who support them on their journey.

Hosts: Roslyn Hernández, Steve Argue

Related FYI resources: Guide: 7 things you need to know for successful young adult ministry

Self-Caring #SelfCareTips Oct 30, 2024

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During the self-caring transition, young adults learn to take charge of their mental and physical well-being. Our guests share stories about the ups and downs of setting boundaries, finding supportive communities, and figuring out what rhythms of self-care really look like. We also explore tips for how leaders can create spaces where young adults feel heard and supported on their self-care journey.

Hosts: Roslyn Hernández, Steve Argue

Related FYI resources:Guide: 7 things you need to know for successful young adult ministry

Contributing #DoingMyPart Oct 16, 2024

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Let's explore how young adults navigate their contributions to society, relationships, and faith. Listen in to hear about changing plans, the pressure of expectations, balancing aspirations with reality, finding meaning in work, and the importance of support systems during the contributing transition.

Related FYI resources: Guide: 7 things you need to know for successful young adult ministry

Responsibility #ItsOnMe Oct 02, 2024

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This episode highlights the responsibility transition! Young adults shift from shared responsibility with adults to having more agency in their lives and relationships. We discuss personal maturity, marriage, social responsibility, and the importance of helping young adults in this transition as they contribute to their communities.

Related FYI resources: Guide: 7 things you need to know for successful young adult ministry

Relationships #ItsComplicated Sep 18, 2024

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This episode unpacks young adults' work of navigating the complexities of trust, connection, and boundaries in their relationships. We'll also explore how youth leaders and mentors can provide guidance during this transition, helping young adults build meaningful, healthy relationships.

Identity: #WhoAmI Aug 28, 2024

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In this episode, you'll hear about how young adults balance different parts of who they are, from internal identities like their faith, personal passions, and values to external identities like culture, socio-economic status, and even parenting. We'll also discuss how youth leaders, mentors, and faith communities can support young adults during this critical time.

Related FYI resources: Guide: 7 things you need to know for successful young adult ministry

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