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Youth Ministry Podcasts
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Youth Ministry Podcasts

Podcasts are a popular way to effectively deliver content to listeners based on their needs and preferences. In a normal week, I take in several podcasts. The following list include podcasts that I enjoy and find helpful to my ministry. The list is broken up into four categories.

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The Christ Key
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The Christ Key

Ryan Dittman, Pastor //

Chad Bird's "The Christ Key" is a profound examination of the Old Testament and how it reveals Christ in every book, story, and prophecy.

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Martin Luther on Mental Health
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Martin Luther on Mental Health

Ryan Dittman, Pastor //

The book delves into Luther's personal struggles with anxiety, depression, and spiritual turmoil, providing a solid understanding of his psychological landscape. Saunders draws parallels between Luther's experiences and the mental health challenges faced by individuals today.

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The Genius of Luther’s Theology
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The Genius of Luther’s Theology

Clint Knutson, Lutheran Brethren Seminary //

While other volumes are available that introduce readers to the theology of Martin Luther, this volume from two eminent Lutheran professors offers a unique approach.

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God at Work
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God at Work

Clint Knutson, Lutheran Brethren Seminary //

Unpacking the Bible’s teaching on work, Veith helps us to see the meaning in our vocations, the force behind our ethics, and the transformative presence of God in our everyday, ordinary lives.

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Luther on Vocation
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Luther on Vocation

Clint Knutson, Lutheran Brethren Seminary //

In this classic text, noted theologian Gustaf Wingren provides a comprehensive analysis of Luther’s writings and teaching on the doctrine of vocation, elucidating the very practical and essential nature of Luther’s thought on the complex concept of vocation.

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The Art of Nieghboring
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The Art of Nieghboring

Jordan Spina, North American Mission //

The Art of Neighboring takes a practical approach to neighboring by asking the reader to look at their literal neighborhood and apply the neighboring life of Jesus in their own context.

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Speaking to Teenagers
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Speaking to Teenagers

Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //

If you are looking to grow in teaching the gospel to students, this book will give you a lot of practical things to think about to strengthen your teaching ministry.

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Sticky Faith
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Sticky Faith

Mark Johannesen, Associate Pastor //

Sticky Faith seeks to make a case that effective ministry to teens needs to happen in conjunction with their families and the whole church.

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The Worship Pastor
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The Worship Pastor

Dr. Brad Pribbenow, Lutheran Brethren Seminary //

An exploration of the multi-faceted role of a worship leader who wants to consider how to steward their significant role of evaluating, selecting, planning, and leading worship songs and services.

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