Youth Ministry Booster

Welcome to the Youth Ministry Booster podcast! The most honest and hilarious podcast in student ministry. Hosted by Zac Workun and Chad Higgins. We are the biggest fans of youth ministry leaders like you!

We are here for you with the humor and the help to engage, entertain, equip, and encourage.

Youth ministry is better together. Learn more @ http://www.youthministrybooster.com

Podcasting since 2015 • 329 episodes

Youth Ministry Booster

Latest Episodes

How Youth Ministry Can Help College Students Thrive w/ Paul Worcester

What if the greatest measure of success in youth ministry isn't getting students to graduation......it's what happens after they leave?Every youth pastor has watched it happen. A student who was faithful all through high sc...

July 15, 2026 • Episode 375 • 29:52

Help For Counseling Overwhelmed Teens w/ Dr. Kristin Kellen

Teenagers are drowning in noise, and most of them don’t have the brain bandwidth or life experience to sort it all out yet. From the SBC 2026 exhibit hall, we talk with Dr. Kristen Kellen about what it looks like to counsel teens faithfully whe...

July 08, 2026 • Episode 360 • 25:52

How Youth Ministry Can Reach Gen Alpha w/ Dr. Shelly Melia

Gen Alpha Is Here. Is Your Ministry Ready?The students walking into your ministry today have never known life without smartphones, algorithms, or instant access to the world.They're also asking bigger questions than many churches ...

July 01, 2026 • Episode 359 • 29:35

Youth Ministry That Lasts w/ Dr. David Odom

This episode wraps up our three-part conversation with Dr. David Odom on Deconstructing Youth Ministry and offers a timely reminders for youth ministry friends.The future of youth ministry doesn't hinge on doing more. It depends on be...

June 17, 2026 • Episode 358 • 27:36

Rethinking Relational Youth Ministry w/ Dr. David Odom

Before we know it, youth ministry can become really good at running events—and not as effective at making disciples.In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. David Odom and Deconstructing Youth Ministry, we tackle one of the bi...

June 10, 2026 • Episode 357 • 33:53

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I just gotta say I’ve binged a lot of your podcast episodes because I am tilling the ground for the hopeful opportunity to serve as Youth Director at my church. Thank you thank you thank you for your wisdom and content!

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