Jen Pollock Michel on Inviting Students to Take a Closer Look

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Jen Pollock Michel on Inviting Students to Take a Closer Look

November 20, 2019 • Jen Pollock Michel

Moses encountered a paradox: a bush on fire, yet not consumed. Rather than to retreat from this complex, seemingly impossible reality, Moses stepped in to take a closer look…

In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, author and speaker Jen Pollock Michel has a challenge for listeners: in an age of “deconversion” stories, how can we shepherd students to see complex situations and seemingly impossible questions as opportunities to lean INTO the Christian faith, rather than retreating from it?

Katie Polski on Ministering to Our Own Children While We Works in Vocational Ministry

January 24, 2020 • Katie Polski

For parents who work in vocational ministry, there is often a lingering fear that our children will get “burnt out” from Jesus or from the church as a result of our commitments. In this episode of the Rooted podcast, Katie Polski sits down with Davis Lacey to address these concerns through the lens of the gospel. Join us for a conversation about ministering to our children while we’re in ministry ourselves.

Mike McGarry on A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry

January 17, 2020 • Mike McGarry

In an age when churches are questioning the role of youth ministry – what it should look like, or whether or not it’s even necessary – now more than ever we need a guiding voice to speak into our uncertainties. Is there a Biblical precedent for youth ministry and, if so, what does it look like to develop one that’s Gospel and cross-centered? In this episode of the Rooted Podcast, Davis Lacey speaks with author, friend of Rooted, and long-time youth minister Mike McGarry about a Biblical theology of youth ministry – youth ministry as a bridge between the church and the home.

Dorena Williamson on the Importance of Celebrating Black History Month

February 14, 2020 • Lorena Williamson

In this episode of the Rooted Youth Ministry Podcast, Davis Lacey sits down with Dorena Williamson to discuss the origins of Black History Month, the importance of celebrating Black History Month with students of all ethnic backgrounds, and the opportunities that teenagers have to lead the body of Christ to greater manifestations of Kingdom-driven diversity. For notes on books by Dorena Williamson, as well as some of her favorite teaching resources, check out the parent side of the blog.