Rooted introduces a new podcast focused on youth ministry in an Asian American context. Here is a sample of what it will be.

panelists Terrence Shay, Andrew King, Kerry Trunfio, Connor Coskery, and Cameron Cole talk about making the shift from youth ministry to family ministry. Their conversation includes a frank discussion of the roadblocks and insecurities they have faced, practical advice about how to partner with parents, and ways to get the whole church on board with the concept of family ministry.

Licensed professional counselor Monica Kim addresses the impact of trauma on children. With a particular eye towards events like school shootings, Kim examines trauma through the biblical lens of Creation, Fall, Redemption, giving listeners a theological foundation for understanding this particular kind of suffering.

Sarah Zylstra shares her extensive research on the topic of teenagers and social media, offering theological tools and practical guidance on how to think about social media with teenagers, especially the young women whose mental health has been so negatively affected by their online interactions.

Kendal Conner explains the why and the how of the Bible-Storying discipleship tool. She shares why Bible-Storying works especially well for digital natives, and how it empowers students to think biblically and study God's Word on their own.

Youth pastor Vince Greenwald encourages youth pastors to make confession a regular part of their youth ministries. Rather than teaching students that youth group is a place to maintain a false image of perfection, Greenwald urges youth ministers to cultivate a culture of honesty.

Kelly Kapic encourages listeners to embrace the limits that come with being a human being.

Veteran youth worker Curtis Zachery shares a pastoral perspective for youth pastors who steward complex and ever-changing ministries.

In this panel talk from Rooted 2023, you'll hear from David Brashler, Dawson Cooper, Terrence Shay, Syler Thomas, and Anna Meade Harris--parents who have kids ranging in age from 9-26 years old--about how to trust God with the children he has so graciously entrusted to us.

Vanderbilt professor of history and religion Paul Lim speaks about how to engage teenagers in an era dominated by shifting philosophies.

29-year veteran youth leader Danny Kwon shares both the why and the how of involving student leaders in youth ministries.

Longtime youth and family pastor and Rooted founder, Cameron Cole, begins by debunking some myths about what family ministry means.

Longtime youth leader Mike McGarry encourages youth ministers to think deliberately about what a Christian is, and how to make disciples. Mike advocates for the longstanding church practice of a three- pronged approach to catechetical discipleship incorporating the Apostles' Creed, the Ten Commandments, and the Lord's Prayer.

Jared Kennedy explores God's good design for men and women. He describes how we can teach our children about gender so that they will understand and appreciate the bodies that God gave them.

Syler Thomas shares nine principles that he uses to prepare the parents of the youth in his church for the changes that come with middle and high school.

CJ Moore gives a theological framework for short-term missions, an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of short-terms missions, and highly practical considerations for planning a trip.

Clark Fobes provides a foundation for teaching the Sermon on the Mount.

Chattanooga family pastor Andy Cornett talks about how youth pastors can partner with parents and draw people of multiple generations to work with the teenagers in the church.

TGC journalist Sarah Zylstra shares wisdom about video games gathered from Scripture, her research, and her experience as a mother of teenage boys.

In this highly practical, helpful workshop from Rooted 2023 in Franklin, TN, RUF pastor and Indelible Grace leader Kevin Twit shares from his experience a veteran college minister and parent of three adult kids.

In this main talk from the 2023 Rooted Conference, worship leader, writer, author and speaker Katie Polski shares the comfort and hope that parents and youth workers find in the gospel.

Isaiah Marshall asks us to consider what our lives and our churches would look like if we lived out our kingdom calling God's way.

Veteran pastor Daniel Yang reminds us to seek Jesus' kingdom righteousness without being cynical about tomorrow.

Kelly Kapic examines the Sermon on the Mount in view of performers, prizes, and practices.