Many of us have small youth groups, but all of us want to have big church. In this episode, Matthew and Athena Smith give tips on how to have big church with a small youth group. Hint: LED walls are just optional. ;)

They're called hard conversations, crucial conversations, critical conversations, tough conversations, even crunchy conversations. We don't usually like them, but we need them. In this episode, Aaron Soto shares how and when we need to have these hard conversations with our youth.

Our new host LJ Harry interviews Justin Reinking for tips on planning for NAYC. Grab your pumpkin spice latté, a tablet to take notes (paper or tech), and enjoy!

In this episode, Adam chats with Seth Boyte, National P7 Coordinator, about how youth workers can maximize their impact through P7 Bible Clubs.

In this episode, Adam chats with Kyle Thayer, the NEW Director of Promotions for UPCI Youth Ministries. They talk about his journey to YM, good coffee spots in STL and how to use social media to engage your students.

Attentiveness to the needs of the people you lead will grow your influence like nothing else! In this episode, Adam talks about how walking with people through trouble increases your leadership in their lives.

In this episode, Adam chats with professional counsellor Nashola Pryce about how youth workers can provide pastoral care to young people experiencing trauma.

Social media does a lot of cool things but it doesn't shape worldviews or leadership culture very well. In this episode Adam tackles a popular phrase that has wriggled its way into leadership culture. Listen to find out more!

Is it possible to have longevity in youth ministry and stay positive at the same time? YES! In this episode, Adam gives you a three step process to dealing with offenses in leadership.

In this episode, Adam talks with Pastor Stan Gleason about life and ministry in his 20s

In this episode, Adam chats with apostolic icon, Jerry Dean about life and ministry in his 20s

Adam kicks off a brand new interview series called "Dear 25 Year Old Me" with none other than General Secretary of the UPCI, Scott Graham.

Unhappy with the current culture of your youth ministry? Got a vision of where you want to go but are unsure of how to convince your students to buy in? In this episode, Adam shows us how to take the vision of what you want your youth group to be and turn it into reality. 

Work another job outside of your ministry? No problem! In this episode, Adam chats with Daniel and Jordan about how to be an effective bivocational youth worker.  Listen to the Youth Room on Apple Podcasts click HERE Listen to The Youth Room on Spotify click HERE

In this episode, Adam finishes off our conversation on mentorship by talking about what to look for in in a mentorship candidate. 

One of the most important jobs of a youth pastor is to develop young, God-called leaders in his or her student ministry. In this episode, Adam talks about the critical characteristics that make a great mentor.

In this episode, Adam talks with Garret and Allison Robertson about how you can become more effective ministering to students who've experienced trauma in their lives. 

In this episode, Adam talks with Derek Borders about what to do after you've said yes to youth ministry. 

In this episode, Adam talks with leadership and executive coach, Ryan Franklin on the power of increasing your emotional intelligence.  To get connected with Ryan and download your FREE Leadership Blueprint, click HERE

In this episode, Adam talks about the power of consistency in youth ministry.  Register for YMTE NOW!!! Youth Ministry Training Event is August 4-5 in STL. Go and register! Click HERE

In this episode, Adam introduces the brand new hosts of the YTH Room Podcast and talks about how to handle criticism in youth ministry. 

In this episode, Adam chats with Russ Faubert about the value of Bible Quizzing to your student ministry.

In this episode, Adam talks with CMI National Director Nathaniel Burmeister about Campus Ministry.