Summer can either be a season of ministry growth or a season where everything slows to a halt. In Episode 106, Kyle and Mike discuss practical ways youth workers can build and maintain momentum during the summer months. From creating meaningful events and discipleship opportunities to balancing rest, relationships, and ministry, they share what has worked in their own contexts and how to keep students engaged when school is out. Whether you're planning camps, hangouts, mission trips, or simply trying to survive the summer schedule, this episode will help you make the most of the season and set your ministry up for success in the fall.

Last episode, we opened the door to the world of gaming. This episode, we step into it. If video games are a massive part of student culture, how do we actually use that in ministry? We’re getting practical—sharing how to start, structure, and lead a video game ministry in your context. From creating connection points to building community and discipling students in a digital space, this is all about turning gaming into a meaningful ministry tool. It’s an uncharted mission field… but one worth stepping into.

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Are video games ruining students… or are we missing one of the biggest ministry opportunities right in front of us? In this episode, we dive into the good, the bad, and the complicated world of gaming culture. From screen time concerns to connection, community, and influence, we unpack why video games are such a huge part of students’ lives and why youth workers can’t afford to ignore it. Instead of fearing it, what if we learned how to understand it and even use it as a tool for ministry? Let’s embrace the awkward and step into the game.

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