http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalkConversations among those passionate for teenagers.enCopyright Tim Schmoyer (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 10:45:00 GMTMon, 13 Jun 2011 18:00:00 GMTReligionBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/3bb4dd3b-2036-4ceb-8969-cef13fa23b81_itunes_600x600.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalkConversations among those passionate for teenagers.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comreligion,youth ministry,ministry,church,youth group,youth pastor,questions,missions,pastor,teenagersTim SchmoyernoConversations among those passionate for teenagers.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/06/13/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/06/13/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/06/13/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomMon, 13 Jun 2011 18:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions from MinistryQuestions.com Here are some of the questions we'll try to answer today, as posted at MinistryQuestions.com.How do you respond when a student buys a condom?Break for the summer: pros and consHow do you help break down division in the youth group?Having a hard time with youth floating around and leavingHow do you handle situations when parents can't/won't pay for trips when you feel they're being fiancially irresponsible?What kind of music do you crank in the church van?Creative ideas for separate high school/middle school timeAnyone have any outreach ideas?01:09:00Tim Schmoyernoministry,questions,answer,youth ministry,youth groupHere are some of the questions we'll try to answer today, as posted at MinistryQuestions.com.How do you respond when a student buys a condom?Break for the summhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/06/06/how-can-i-keep-my-marriage-strong-throughout-ministryReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/06/06/how-can-i-keep-my-marriage-strong-throughout-ministry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/06/06/how-can-i-keep-my-marriage-strong-throughout-ministryMon, 06 Jun 2011 18:00:00 GMTHow can I keep my marriage strong throughout ministry? It's too easy for youth workers and pastors to fall in love with their ministry, sometimes at the sake of their family and marriage. Today let's talk about some of the things we've learned that keep our marriages strong despite the demands and pressures of ministry. 01:05:00Tim Schmoyernomarriage,strong,ministry,minister,familyIt's too easy for youth workers and pastors to fall in love with their ministry, sometimes at the sake of their family and marriage. Today let's talk about somhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/23/how-should-i-approach-youth-ministry-as-a-single-guygirlReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/23/how-should-i-approach-youth-ministry-as-a-single-guygirl/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/23/how-should-i-approach-youth-ministry-as-a-single-guygirlMon, 23 May 2011 18:00:00 GMTHow should I approach youth ministry as a single guy/girl Being single in ministry is a different ball-game than being married in ministry. Today we'll discuss some of those differences as well as the struggles that single people experience in ministry. 01:13:00Tim Schmoyernosingle,married,youth ministry,church,strugglesBeing single in ministry is a different ball-game than being married in ministry. Today we'll discuss some of those differences as well as the struggles that shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/16/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/16/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/16/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomMon, 16 May 2011 18:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions from MinistryQuestions.comHere are the questions we'll be discussing today, in no particular order. Inappropriate prom dresses?How do you contact and connect with students who don't currently attend your church/youth group?When do you meet?Does anyone use the LIVE curriculum for small groups?What are good things to cover in parent meetings?How can a youth group get involved in disaster relief?Olympic game ideas?I received an iPad as a gift and want to use it in our youth group, but have no idea how.01:07:00Tim Schmoyernoquestions,ministry,youth group,youth ministry,answersHere are the questions we'll be discussing today, in no particular order. Inappropriate prom dresses?How do you contact and connect with students who don't currhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/09/dress-standards-for-your-youth-group-and-whyReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/09/dress-standards-for-your-youth-group-and-why/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/09/dress-standards-for-your-youth-group-and-whyMon, 09 May 2011 18:00:00 GMTDress standards for your youth group and why Dress standards are always a sticky subject in youth ministry, especially during the summer. Today we'll talk about what boundaries you set for a dress code at youth group events, especially when it comes to bathing suits. 01:06:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth group,church,ministry,summer,dressDress standards are always a sticky subject in youth ministry, especially during the summer. Today we'll talk about what boundaries you set for a dress code athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/02/how-should-youth-ministry-be-different-in-the-summerReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/02/how-should-youth-ministry-be-different-in-the-summer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/05/02/how-should-youth-ministry-be-different-in-the-summerMon, 02 May 2011 18:00:00 GMTHow should youth ministry be different in the summer? A lot of transitions happen in the summer. How does your youth group change or even approach youth ministry differently during the summer months? 01:05:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,summer,youth group,transitions,churchA lot of transitions happen in the summer. How does your youth group change or even approach youth ministry differently during the summer months?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/04/11/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/04/11/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/04/11/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomMon, 11 Apr 2011 18:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions from MinistryQuestions.com Questions we'll be discussing today. Compassion or "Butting In"How can I connect with my youth?Out of control MH uth - help?CuttingWhat is a good way to honor graduating seniors in a Sunday morning service?How much "paternity" time off should I ask for (i'm the full time youth pastor at a church) the birth of a child if my wife had a C-section?01:04:00Tim Schmoyernoministry,questions,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth groupQuestions we'll be discussing today. Compassion or "Butting In"How can I connect with my youth?Out of control MH uth - help?CuttingWhat is a good way to honohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/04/04/common-mistakes-youth-workers-makeReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/04/04/common-mistakes-youth-workers-make/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/04/04/common-mistakes-youth-workers-makeMon, 04 Apr 2011 18:00:00 GMTCommon mistakes youth workers makeCome share your ideas and thoughts about what how youth workers often mess up and what we should do to avoid those mistakes.01:07:00Tim Schmoyernomistakes,youth ministry,youth worker,ideas,churchCome share your ideas and thoughts about what how youth workers often mess up and what we should do to avoid those mistakes.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/03/28/common-excuses-students-make-and-how-to-answer-themReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/03/28/common-excuses-students-make-and-how-to-answer-them/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/03/28/common-excuses-students-make-and-how-to-answer-themMon, 28 Mar 2011 18:00:00 GMTCommon excuses students make and how to answer themWe hear excuses for things all the time. Sometimes they're legitimate, sometimes not. Today we'll discuss what some of the common ones are that we hear and how to answer them, excuses like: I couldn't come to youth group because I had homework. I'm too busy to spend time with God. The missions trip costs too much money for me to go. I never knew about the event. I don't know anyone who's going on the trip.01:10:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,excuses,youth group,youth pastors,churchWe hear excuses for things all the time. Sometimes they're legitimate, sometimes not. Today we'll discuss what some of the common ones are that we hear and howhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/03/14/answering-questions-from-ministryquestionscomReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/03/14/answering-questions-from-ministryquestionscom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/03/14/answering-questions-from-ministryquestionscomMon, 14 Mar 2011 18:00:00 GMTAnswering questions from MinistryQuestions.comHere are the questions we want to answer today: What are the most challenging situations you see youth facing today?What is the purpose of your Wednesday night service?How do I increase attendance?What do you do or say, when your church wants you to focus more on the kids who don't come to youth group, instead of those who do come?How do you become better at speaking with no notes?What do you do for Jr/Sr High Scheduling?I have a stundent who doesnt believe in God but his parents force him to go to church.01:07:00Tim Schmoyernoministry,questions,answers,ministryquestions,youth ministryHere are the questions we want to answer today: What are the most challenging situations you see youth facing today?What is the purpose of your Wednesday nighthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/02/21/what-should-you-do-when-you-dont-feel-like-your-church-supports-its-youth-ministryReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/02/21/what-should-you-do-when-you-dont-feel-like-your-church-supports-its-youth-ministry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/02/21/what-should-you-do-when-you-dont-feel-like-your-church-supports-its-youth-ministryMon, 21 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTWhat should you do when you dont feel like your church supports its youth ministryMany youth workers feel like they're the only ones passionate for teenagers in their church. Or maybe the church SAYS they support teens, but for all intents and purposes, it's really just a side-ministry of the church that's to remain seen and not heard (or maybe not even seen). How do we respond, what do we say, and what steps should we take to start earning respect and gaining support?01:03:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,church,support,respect,youth groupMany youth workers feel like they're the only ones passionate for teenagers in their church. Or maybe the church SAYS they support teens, but for all intents anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/02/14/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/02/14/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/02/14/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomMon, 14 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions from MinistryQuestions.comToday we'll go through an answer some questions that have been recently posted at MinistryQuestions.com. How do you leave once you've left?A weed in the churchWhat to do with youth workers who don't show?Worried about a 7th grade boy in multiple relationshipsYouth leader training ideasLookng for a book or bible study recommendation to go through with a youth leader/minister friend.Background checksBlessing my volunteers01:04:00Tim Schmoyernoministry,youth ministry,church,youth workers,questionsToday we'll go through an answer some questions that have been recently posted at MinistryQuestions.com. How do you leave once you've left?A weed in the churchhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/02/07/unleashing-your-youth-group-for-the-gospelReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/02/07/unleashing-your-youth-group-for-the-gospel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/02/07/unleashing-your-youth-group-for-the-gospelMon, 07 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMTUnleashing your youth group for the gospelJoin us for a LIVE phone call discussion with Dare2Share president, Greg Stier, about how to help our youth groups become uncool, unalone, unafraid and unleashed to share Christ with their friends at school. A live chat room will be available for those listening online.01:10:00Tim Schmoyernodare2share,youth group,youth ministry,evangelism,outreachJoin us for a LIVE phone call discussion with Dare2Share president, Greg Stier, about how to help our youth groups become uncool, unalone, unafraid and unleashehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/01/24/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/01/24/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionsc/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/01/24/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscMon, 24 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions from MinistryQuestions.comHere's some of the questions we'll discuss, possibly more or fewer depending on time. Parents asking for help, JH student sending inappropriate textsIs a wedding ceremony essential?Help! I am getting no where and know beyond the shadow of a doubt i am called here!What is the best way to help this hurting teen?My teens (especially guys) won't invite their friends!What are effective ways you've seen in reaching unchurched students?Advice for student obsessed with death/demons/violenceOT NT tithingDo you have any statistics on youth program growth with a full time youth minister?Is there any good daily devotional links to add to our youth blog site?01:14:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,youth pastor,pastoral care,teenagers,youthHere's some of the questions we'll discuss, possibly more or fewer depending on time. Parents asking for help, JH student sending inappropriate textsIs a weddihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/01/10/when-i-feel-frustrated-in-ministry-iReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/01/10/when-i-feel-frustrated-in-ministry-i/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2011/01/10/when-i-feel-frustrated-in-ministry-iMon, 10 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTWhen I feel frustrated in ministry, I...We all experience frustration in ministry. What do you do when you're frustrated? How do you handle it?01:11:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,frustration,church,ministry,emotionsWe all experience frustration in ministry. What do you do when you're frustrated? How do you handle it?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/15/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/15/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/15/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomMon, 15 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions from MinistryQuestions.comToday we are answering some of the recent questions that have been asked at MinistryQuestions.com. The are: Student with a BAD attitudeIf I want to go into youth ministry, what classes should I take as a high school student?Anyone know of a good curriculum specifically on friendships?How do you become a better planner?Does anyone have advice on counseling a girl who is in her first year of public school after going to a private Christian school?How do you respond to parental concerns?How to get youths to show up at a crusade01:18:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,youth group,questions,ministry,youth pastorToday we are answering some of the recent questions that have been asked at MinistryQuestions.com. The are: Student with a BAD attitudeIf I want to go into youhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/08/what-elements-are-necessary-for-a-youth-meeting-and-whyReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/08/what-elements-are-necessary-for-a-youth-meeting-and-why/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/08/what-elements-are-necessary-for-a-youth-meeting-and-whyMon, 08 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMTWhat elements are necessary for a youth meeting and whyJoin us today as we brainstorm ideas for different elements to include in our youth meetings, why we include them, and what we hope to accomplish with them.01:05:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,youth group,youth meeting,brainstorm,elementsJoin us today as we brainstorm ideas for different elements to include in our youth meetings, why we include them, and what we hope to accomplish with them.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/01/discussing-sexual-matters-in-youth-ministryReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/01/discussing-sexual-matters-in-youth-ministry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/01/discussing-sexual-matters-in-youth-ministryMon, 01 Nov 2010 18:30:00 GMTDiscussing sexual matters in youth ministryThis is part 2 of the show00:55:00Tim Schmoyernotim,schmoyer,sexual,discussion,youthministryThis is part 2 of the showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/01/how-can-we-best-address-sexual-issues-at-youth-groReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/01/how-can-we-best-address-sexual-issues-at-youth-gro/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/11/01/how-can-we-best-address-sexual-issues-at-youth-groMon, 01 Nov 2010 18:00:00 GMTHow can we best address sexual issues at youth groupToday's show is hosted by Tony Myles since Tim had a meeting come up that could not be rescheduled. Today's discussion is pretty wide open concerning sexuality, identity, struggles, teaching, or anything else about how we can best address these very real issues at youth group. A couple videos that came out last week that might aid to the discussion from the "It Gets Better" campaign: Facebook EmployeesGoogle EmployeesPresident Obama00:14:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth group,youth ministry,sexuality,pastor,churchToday's show is hosted by Tony Myles since Tim had a meeting come up that could not be rescheduled. Today's discussion is pretty wide open concerning sexualithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/10/25/how-do-you-handle-cliques-in-the-youth-groupReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/10/25/how-do-you-handle-cliques-in-the-youth-group/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/10/25/how-do-you-handle-cliques-in-the-youth-groupMon, 25 Oct 2010 18:00:00 GMTHow do you handle cliques in the youth groupA group of youth workers talking about cliques at youth group. How do you handle them? How can you make the positive? Are they really that bad in the first place?01:06:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,youth pastor,cliques,ministry,churchA group of youth workers talking about cliques at youth group. How do you handle them? How can you make the positive? Are they really that bad in the first plachttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/10/18/answering-questions-from-ministryquestionscom--8Religionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/10/18/answering-questions-from-ministryquestionscom--8/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/10/18/answering-questions-from-ministryquestionscom--8Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:00:00 GMTAnswering questions from MinistryQuestions.com - 8Together we answer recent questions that have been posted at MinistryQuestions.com by other youth workers. Here are the ones we'll try to get to today. TDOAYS QUESTIONS Co-habitation and volunteersPlanning for non-consistencyPrizes and giveawaysScheduling text messagesMusic alternativesWhat does your youth program look like?Should I cancel my youth program for Halloween?Pastor Marital Problems.What do you do to refuel yourself?01:14:00Tim Schmoyernoministry,youth ministry,church,youth pastor,pastorTogether we answer recent questions that have been posted at MinistryQuestions.com by other youth workers. Here are the ones we'll try to get to today. TDOAYShttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/09/27/how-can-we-best-help-someone-overcome-self-mutilationReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/09/27/how-can-we-best-help-someone-overcome-self-mutilation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/09/27/how-can-we-best-help-someone-overcome-self-mutilationMon, 27 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMTHow can we best help someone overcome self-mutilationSelf-harm is becoming more and more common, especially among teenagers. How can we, as youth workers, best help teens work through some of these self-mutilation issues?01:04:00Tim Schmoyernoself-harm,cutting,self-mutilation,teenagers,youth ministrySelf-harm is becoming more and more common, especially among teenagers. How can we, as youth workers, best help teens work through some of these self-mutilationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/09/20/what-technology-do-you-use-in-ministry-and-whyReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/09/20/what-technology-do-you-use-in-ministry-and-why/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/09/20/what-technology-do-you-use-in-ministry-and-whyMon, 20 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMTWhat technology do you use in ministry and whyThe word "technology" literally means "tool." We'll discuss different tools we use, most of them probably regarding the traditional sense of the word "technology," and why we use them. Join us to share what tools you recommend and why!01:03:00Tim Schmoyernotechnology,tools,ministry,youth ministry,teenagersThe word "technology" literally means "tool." We'll discuss different tools we use, most of them probably regarding the traditional sense of the word "technologhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/09/13/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/09/13/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/09/13/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomMon, 13 Sep 2010 18:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions from MinistryQuestions.comEvery day people submit questions about ministry to http://www.ministryquestions.com and today we're going to discuss some of them and answer them together.01:06:00Tim Schmoyernoministry,questions,youth ministry,pastor,churchEvery day people submit questions about ministry to http://www.ministryquestions.com and today we're going to discuss some of them and answer them together.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/30/how-can-a-youth-worker-grow-spiritually-in-the-midst-of-ministryReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/30/how-can-a-youth-worker-grow-spiritually-in-the-midst-of-ministry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/30/how-can-a-youth-worker-grow-spiritually-in-the-midst-of-ministryMon, 30 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMTHow can a youth worker grow spiritually in the midst of ministryWe often oversee the spiritual growth of others, but sometimes that means we neglect our own spiritual walk with the Lord. We'll talk about how to keep our own spiritual walk in check so we can model for others what a Christian life is supposed to be, not just what it's supposed to do.01:06:00Tim Schmoyernospiritual growth,youth ministry,youth worker,ministry,churchWe often oversee the spiritual growth of others, but sometimes that means we neglect our own spiritual walk with the Lord. We'll talk about how to keep our ownhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/23/how-do-you-handle-conflict-and-confrontationReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/23/how-do-you-handle-conflict-and-confrontation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/23/how-do-you-handle-conflict-and-confrontationMon, 23 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMTHow do you handle conflict and confrontationThis is a question every person in ministry must ask because, at some time or another, it will come up. Working with people who all have different values, opinions, and ideas is bound to create some clashes sometime. So how should you handle the conflict? How should you respond? When should you confront and when should you let something just slide by? These are questions we plan to talk about today.01:12:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,pastors,conflict,confrontation,ministryThis is a question every person in ministry must ask because, at some time or another, it will come up. Working with people who all have different values, opinihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/16/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/16/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/16/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomMon, 16 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions from MinistryQuestions.comWe go through some of the recent questions posted at http://www.ministryquestions.com and answer them together, give advice, and discuss what youth workers around the country are asking and wondering.01:08:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,student ministry,questions,ministry,pastorWe go through some of the recent questions posted at http://www.ministryquestions.com and answer them together, give advice, and discuss what youth workers arouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/09/how-can-we-help-parents-get-involved-in-their-kids-livesReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/09/how-can-we-help-parents-get-involved-in-their-kids-lives/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/09/how-can-we-help-parents-get-involved-in-their-kids-livesMon, 09 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMTHow can we help parents get involved in their kids' livesIdeas and suggestions for helping parents get involved in their kids' lives spiritually.00:58:00Tim Schmoyernoparents,kids,involved,ministry,youth ministryIdeas and suggestions for helping parents get involved in their kids' lives spiritually.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/02/how-facebook-is-changing-teens-relationships-and-faithReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/02/how-facebook-is-changing-teens-relationships-and-faith/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/08/02/how-facebook-is-changing-teens-relationships-and-faithMon, 02 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMTHow Facebook is changing teens' relationships and faithFacebook is now a normal part of everyday life for most teenagers. How is it changing the traditional view of friendships, relationships, communication, and even faith?01:08:00Tim Schmoyernofacebook,ministry,teens,faith,relationshipsFacebook is now a normal part of everyday life for most teenagers. How is it changing the traditional view of friendships, relationships, communication, and evehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/07/19/what-works-best-for-you-in-training-your-volunteersReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/07/19/what-works-best-for-you-in-training-your-volunteers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/07/19/what-works-best-for-you-in-training-your-volunteersMon, 19 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMTWhat works best for you in training your volunteers?Finding time, determining what they need to know first, getting everyone together, it all can become something that falls to the back burner pretty quickly if we're not careful.00:42:00Tim Schmoyernotraining,youth workers,youth ministry,volunteers,churchFinding time, determining what they need to know first, getting everyone together, it all can become something that falls to the back burner pretty quickly if whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/07/12/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/07/12/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/07/12/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomMon, 12 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions from MinistryQuestions.comTogether we'll look at some of the recent questions and debates posted at MinistryQuestions.com and do our best to answer them and give input for the people who asked them.01:15:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,teenagers,youth pastor,youth group,questionsTogether we'll look at some of the recent questions and debates posted at MinistryQuestions.com and do our best to answer them and give input for the people whohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/07/05/can-you-effectively-minister-to-youth-in-a-multi-role-positionReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/07/05/can-you-effectively-minister-to-youth-in-a-multi-role-position/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/07/05/can-you-effectively-minister-to-youth-in-a-multi-role-positionMon, 05 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMTCan you effectively minister to youth in a multi-role position?Today we're asking the question, "Can you effectively minister to youth in a multi-role position?" There are many youth workers who do not serve full-time for only youth ministry. Some are the "Minister of Music, Youth, Children and College." How does this impact the youth ministry of the church? How does this impact the minister serving in that role?01:05:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,church,teens,youth,youth pastorToday we're asking the question, "Can you effectively minister to youth in a multi-role position?" There are many youth workers who do not serve full-time for ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/28/the-hurdle-of-after-high-schoolReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/28/the-hurdle-of-after-high-school/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/28/the-hurdle-of-after-high-schoolMon, 28 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMTThe hurdle of after high schoolSomething we can all easily chime in on is the hurdle of what typically happens "after high school" in the lives of students. Namely, the erosion of their faith during the college years. Much has been written on this topic, so chime in on our own experiences. -- When have you seen a young person defy the statistics and actually maintain their faith or return to it within the four years after graduation? -- When should a youth ministry program take their active hands off of a student? At what point is that individual now expected to "move on?" -- How do we define success in this kind of spiritual journey -- What kind of investment needs to be made at different points in middle school and high school to prepare them for emerging adulthood?01:09:00Tim Schmoyernograduation,high school,youth ministry,faith,collegeSomething we can all easily chime in on is the hurdle of what typically happens "after high school" in the lives of students. Namely, the erosion of their faithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/21/good-advice-vs-worst-advice-ive-ever-receivedReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/21/good-advice-vs-worst-advice-ive-ever-received/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/21/good-advice-vs-worst-advice-ive-ever-receivedMon, 21 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMTGood Advice vs Worst Advice I've Ever Received"Good Advice" versus "Worst Advice (that once sounded like good advice)" I've Ever Received About ___________. We'll consider some of the greatest learning curves we've personally been through in ministry, and perhaps what we did because at once we thought it was the right thing to do (especially because someone told us so) versus what we learned later. Or maybe, in contrast, what was good advice and actually panned out.01:31:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,youth group,ministry,church,advice"Good Advice" versus "Worst Advice (that once sounded like good advice)" I've Ever Received About ___________. We'll consider some of the greatest learning chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/14/camp-vs-missions-trip-vs-big-event-vs-retreatReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/14/camp-vs-missions-trip-vs-big-event-vs-retreat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/14/camp-vs-missions-trip-vs-big-event-vs-retreatMon, 14 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMTCamp vs missions trip vs big event vs retreatIf you could take your youth group to only one thing this summer, what would it be and why?01:30:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,church,youth group,missions,campIf you could take your youth group to only one thing this summer, what would it be and why?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/07/experimenting-with-a-new-format-todayReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/07/experimenting-with-a-new-format-today/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/06/07/experimenting-with-a-new-format-todayMon, 07 Jun 2010 18:00:00 GMTExperimenting with a new format todayWe've had a featured guest and a set topic for a long time, but today we're going to try something different. Plus we'll talk about bullying, transitions in ministry and more.01:30:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,youth pastor,church,youth group,bullyingWe've had a featured guest and a set topic for a long time, but today we're going to try something different. Plus we'll talk about bullying, transitions inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/05/24/exploring-family-ministryReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/05/24/exploring-family-ministry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/05/24/exploring-family-ministryMon, 24 May 2010 18:00:00 GMTExploring family ministryMost churches structure their ministry is silohs with "stage of life" ministries, but some churches are moving away from that and structuring ministry around the entire family. Matt Archer's church is doing just that. Today we'll talk about what family ministry can look like, the struggles with it, and the successes as we figure this approach out together.01:30:00Tim Schmoyernofamily,family ministry,church,youth ministry,church modelsMost churches structure their ministry is silohs with "stage of life" ministries, but some churches are moving away from that and structuring ministry around thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/05/10/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/05/10/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/05/10/answering-recent-questions-from-ministryquestionscomMon, 10 May 2010 18:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions from MinistryQuestions.comPeople post their questions at MinistryQuestions.com and today we're going to take some time to answer them personally.01:30:00Tim Schmoyernoministry,questions,answers,youth ministry,youth pastorPeople post their questions at MinistryQuestions.com and today we're going to take some time to answer them personally.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/05/03/discipling-teens-through-summer-missions-tripsReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/05/03/discipling-teens-through-summer-missions-trips/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/05/03/discipling-teens-through-summer-missions-tripsMon, 03 May 2010 18:00:00 GMTDiscipling teens through summer missions tripsI just got back from my second short-term missions trip to Haiti this weekend and learned a lot about discipling teenagers through missions opportunities, especially in Haiti. Julio Nieves and Jake Dudley where there with me. We'll discuss how you can use mission opportunities to disciple teenagers.01:30:00Tim Schmoyernodiscipleship,missions,Haiti,youth ministry,missions tripsI just got back from my second short-term missions trip to Haiti this weekend and learned a lot about discipling teenagers through missions opportunities, espechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/04/12/rethinking-leadership--what-leadership-looks-like-for-the-rest-of-usReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/04/12/rethinking-leadership--what-leadership-looks-like-for-the-rest-of-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/04/12/rethinking-leadership--what-leadership-looks-like-for-the-rest-of-usMon, 12 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMTRethinking Leadership - what leadership looks like for the rest of usWhen your last name isn't Stanely, Hybels, Groeschel what leadership looks like for the rest of us. How to be you and lead as God called you to lead.01:30:00Tim Schmoyernoleadership,youth ministry,youth pastors,church,ministryWhen your last name isn't Stanely, Hybels, Groeschel what leadership looks like for the rest of us. How to be you and lead as God called you to lead.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/03/08/answering-recent-questions-and-debates-from-ministReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/03/08/answering-recent-questions-and-debates-from-minist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/03/08/answering-recent-questions-and-debates-from-ministMon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMTAnswering recent questions and debates from MinistryQuestions.com #3An online community of youth workers answering each other's questions, giving advice, and input into each other's lives and ministry. We're answering recent questions and debates that were asked at MinistryQuestions.com. DOWNLOAD IN ITUNES HERE 01:30:00Tim Schmoyernoministry,youth ministry,youth pastor,ministryquestions,youth groupAn online community of youth workers answering each other's questions, giving advice, and input into each other's lives and ministry. We're answering recent quhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/24/special-episode-the-ymath-team-talks-about-their-recent-trip-to-haitiReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/24/special-episode-the-ymath-team-talks-about-their-recent-trip-to-haiti/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/24/special-episode-the-ymath-team-talks-about-their-recent-trip-to-haitiWed, 24 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMTSPECIAL EPISODE: The YMATH team talks about their recent trip to HaitiThe "Youth Ministry Advance Team: Haiti" is back and ready to talk about some of their experiences from the trip and what it means for youth ministries.01:30:00Tim Schmoyernohaiti,missions trip,missions,Adventures In Missions,ymathThe "Youth Ministry Advance Team: Haiti" is back and ready to talk about some of their experiences from the trip and what it means for youth ministries.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/22/the-future-of-youth-specialties-and-qa-with-tic-loReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/22/the-future-of-youth-specialties-and-qa-with-tic-lo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/22/the-future-of-youth-specialties-and-qa-with-tic-loMon, 22 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMTThe future of Youth Specialties and Q&A with Tic LongTic Long, the new director of Youth Specialties, talks with us about what's been happening with the organization and what we can expect for the future. DOWNLOAD IN ITUNES HERE 01:30:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth specialties,youth ministry,youthworks,tic long,nywcTic Long, the new director of Youth Specialties, talks with us about what's been happening with the organization and what we can expect for the future. DOWNLhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/08/the-youth-ministry-advance-team-haiti-members-discReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/08/the-youth-ministry-advance-team-haiti-members-disc/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/08/the-youth-ministry-advance-team-haiti-members-discMon, 08 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMTThe "Youth Ministry Advance Team: Haiti" members discuss their upcoming missions workSeveral of the members of the Youth Ministry Advance Team: Haiti (YMATH) are getting together to discuss their upcoming trip to Haiti with Adventures In Missions. Guests will include Adam McLane, Anne Jackson, Jeremy Zach, Jeff Goins, and others. We'll share our fears, expectations, plans, and other things. DOWNLOAD IN ITUNES HERE 01:30:00Tim Schmoyernohaiti,missions,youth ministry,Adventure In Missions,YMATHSeveral of the members of the Youth Ministry Advance Team: Haiti (YMATH) are getting together to discuss their upcoming trip to Haiti with Adventures In Missionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/01/the-need-for-theological-questioning-in-youth-miniReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/01/the-need-for-theological-questioning-in-youth-mini/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/02/01/the-need-for-theological-questioning-in-youth-miniMon, 01 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMTThe need for theological questioning in youth ministryJake Bouma joins us to talk about the need for theological questioning in youth ministry. DOWNLOAD IN ITUNES HERE 01:30:00Tim Schmoyernoyouth ministry,student ministry,youth pastor,theology,questioningJake Bouma joins us to talk about the need for theological questioning in youth ministry. DOWNLOAD IN ITUNES HEREhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/01/25/how-to-connect-gods-word-with-students-who-appear-Religionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/01/25/how-to-connect-gods-word-with-students-who-appear-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/01/25/how-to-connect-gods-word-with-students-who-appear-Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:00:00 GMTHow to connect God's Word with students who appear disconnected, apathetic, and distractedE.J. Swanson joins us to lead a discussion on how we can effectively help God's Word connect with teens where the Word seems to bounce off. DOWNLOAD IN ITUNES HERE 01:30:00Tim Schmoyernobible,teaching,youth ministry,youth pastor,scriptureE.J. Swanson joins us to lead a discussion on how we can effectively help God's Word connect with teens where the Word seems to bounce off. DOWNLOAD IN ITUNEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/01/18/what-every-youth-worker-can-learn-from-urban-youthReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/01/18/what-every-youth-worker-can-learn-from-urban-youth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/liveymtalk/2010/01/18/what-every-youth-worker-can-learn-from-urban-youthMon, 18 Jan 2010 19:00:00 GMTWhat every youth worker can learn from urban youth ministryEric Iverson joins us to talk about urban youth ministry and what every youth worker can learn from the people who serve this demographic. Eric is the Multi-Cultural Integrity Director for YouthWorks. DOWNLOAD IN ITUNES HERE 01:30:00Tim Schmoyernourban,youth ministry,youth pastor,diversity,inner-cityEric Iverson joins us to talk about urban youth ministry and what every youth worker can learn from the people who serve this demographic. Eric is the Multi-Cul