Welcome 100th episode Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast! 🙌 This is a theologically rich and practically applicable conversation with Susie Aldridge that’s all about praying for healing. 🔥 There’s SO MUCH good stuff in here, including… … why God is still in the business of healing today ✅ … inspiring stories of miracles ✅ … praying for healing in a w…

What do prayer and evangelism have in common? More than just the fact we know they’re important and should probably be doing them more than we are! 😅 In this episode, we chat with Laura Hancock about how prayer that doesn’t lead to evangelism can become spiritual narcissism, how evangelism without prayer is powerless, but how marrying the two toget…

If you ever feel like you’re going against the grain of your personality, or trying to fit into someone else’s skin when you pray, then this is a conversation that could transform your life with God! 🙌 We sit down with Sarah Whittleston, Director of Elim Prayer, to talk about how understanding our own ‘spiritual temperament, or prayer personality, …

Pete Greig is the founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, and author of God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer. We sat down with Pete to wrestle with the mystery of unanswered prayer. 🙏 We cover a lot of important ground in this conversation, including… … why our prayers go unanswered ✅ … when God intervenes miraculously, and when he d…

Becca Dean is the Tutor in Youth Ministry at Ridley Hall in Cambridge, and author of Be Live Pray: Get in Touch with a Great Prayer Life. We sat down with Becca for a compelling conversation about creativity in prayer. 💃🙏 There is so much food for thought here, including… … how understanding our unique ‘intelligences’ can help us to pray ✅ … why pr…

Welcome to the first episode of the newly renamed Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast! 🙌 We’re launching into a brand new series that’s dedicated to prayer, kicking off with a challenging and inspiring discussion with Josh Green from 24-7 Prayer Youth. 🔥 There’s loads to chew over here, including… … why ‘prayer’ is not necessarily what you think! ✅ … …

We wrap up the year with a short episode of the pod to wish all you heroic youth workers a very happy Christmas, and to unveil some exciting plans for 2024! 🤩 So well done for everything you have given to serve Jesus and young people this year. May you hear the resounding voice of the Father saying, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" 👏❤️ FOR L…

In the final part on our series on leading transformational youth ministries, we unpack the reality that there is no transformation without his presence. So if we want a transformational ministry, we must have a presence-centred ministry. 🔥 That’s why we’re delighted to welcome the brilliant Craig Brotherston to the Pod, to discuss… … the key thing…

Is there purpose in our pain? It’s an inconvenient truth that pain is perhaps the single greatest catalyst for transformation in our lives. That’s why we sat down with the wonderful Sarah Whittleston, who shares candidly about her personal story of walking through cancer. This is part 5 in our series on transformation, in which we discuss… … how pa…

As youth leaders, our role is to join with Jesus in the spiritual formation of our young people; helping them to know him and become more like him. ✝️ But how do we do it? 🤷 In part 4 of our series on transformation, Tim chats with the wonderful Phil Knox, author of The Best of Friends, about the power of our relationships in shaping who we become.…

We’re joined by Jarin Oda, Pastor of Youth at Bridgetown Church, Portland, Oregon, to talk about the power of spiritual practices in the life of a leader, and the lives of our young people. 🙏 This is part 3 in our series on transformation, in which we are exploring how we can intentionally create the condition in which young people can be transform…

Get ready for a challenging episode! 🤯 As youth leaders, our role is to join with Jesus in the spiritual formation of our young people; helping them to know him and become more like him. ✝️ But how do we do it? 🤷 In part 2 of our series on transformation, Tim chat with the brilliant Susie Aldridge about the apostle Paul’s instruction to ‘be transfo…

Youth leaders are in the transformation business. Our role is to join with Jesus in the spiritual formation of our young people; helping them to know him and become more like him. ✝️ The problem is, that’s easier said than done, right!? So how do we create the conditions in which young people can be continually transformed into Christlikeness? 🤷 Th…

This episode comes with a warning! ⚠️ You will be deeply challenged and inspired to live a life of risk, faith and adventure.🔥 So buckle up! We’re joined by missionary, church planter, and International Director of Surf Church Collective, Rich Ellerington, for a chat about the power of taking young people away on short-term mission trips overseas. …

We say it all the time; ‘what are we going to give our lives to that’s more important than passing on the gospel to the next generation?’ The only problem is, it’s easier said than done, right!? In fact, one report found that just 50% of children growing up in Christian homes keep their faith as adults. That’s terrifying! So how can we start curbin…

How do Gen Z relate to Jesus? How do young people engage with the Bible? How do teens seek to make an impact today? 🤔💭 Big questions, for sure. So what better way to answer them than to ask the young people themselves… 25,000 of them to be precise! 🤯 That’s what research giants Barna did, and the results were fascinating! So we asked Simon Gibbes f…

We sat down for an inspiring conversation with the Chair of Centre for Chaplaincy in Education (CCE), Mike Haslam, and upper-school chaplain, Ruth Motion, to discuss the incredible opportunity of schools chaplaincy. 🏫🙏 In this episode we discuss… … the impact that school chaplaincy can make ✅ … how school chaplaincy differs from youth work in schoo…

• HOW TO TAKE YOUR YOUNG PEOPLE AWAY ON RESIDENTIAL • Weekends away. Summer festivals. Mission trips. All these residential experiences can be hugely formative in the lives of young people, and yet hugely challenging for a youth leader to pull off! 😅 That’s why we sat down with the wonderful Andy Hancock, veteran of some 70-something trips with you…

• THE SIX PILLARS OF WISDOM • Culture is changing so rapidly that it often feels impossible to keep up. Centuries of biblical orthodoxy is under intense scrutiny to such a degree that it is considered implausible in the minds of this generation. Technologies are rapidly advancing, and yet seemingly failing to provide the answers we hoped they might…

• HOW TO UTILISE GAMING IN YOUTH MINISTRY • Gaming is huge in the lives of young people, who often spend countless hours gaming online every week. 🎮 So what would it look like for youth workers to engage with young people in this space? In this episode of the pod, we’re joined by Jonathan Beecham, youth worker at HTB London, to discuss just that. W…

More and more often, churches are asking leaders to oversee both the youth AND children’s ministry. But that’s a big job! 🤯 So how do we do it? We’re joined by the wonderful Becca Hudson, Youth and Children’s Pastor at CLC in Birmingham, to discuss just that. We talk about… … the benefits of leading both youth & kids ministry ✅ … top tips for leadi…

This month, we’re joined on the pod by Dan Murphy from Limitless Worship. 🙌 After a few moments reflecting on the incredible spiritual vibrancy we experienced as we worshipped together at Limitless Festival, we discuss… … keys to leading young people in worship ✅ … how church worship teams provide fantastic opportunities for discipleship ✅ … how to…

Are young people sharing their faith with their friends? 🗣 We find out in this fascinating conversation with Dan Randall, Youth & Young Adults Director at Hope, who unpicks a new piece of UK-based research called ‘Influencers’. We discuss… … the importance of faith in the home … the role peers play in young people becoming Christians … the impact o…

In part 5 of our ‘Your Questions Answered’ series, we sit down with Carl Beech to ask ‘how can a leader care for their own soul?’ ❤️ We discuss… … why it’s important to give attention to our inner-life … how to keep filled up and fired up … identifying ‘red flags’ early … the dangers of cynicism … the difference between resting and relaxing … the p…

In part 4 of our ‘Your Questions Answered’ series, we sit down with Emma Bacon and Joe Morris to ask ‘how do we help young people moving form kids to youth to transition well?’ 👌 We discuss… … how kids and youth workers can work together effectively … why this transition is a key moment in the life of a young person … the importance of preparation,…

We sit down with Mark Arnold (aka, The Additional Needs Blogfather) for an inspiring and informative conversation about how to create accessible and welcoming environments for young people with disabilities. We discuss… … the difference between physical disabilities, mental disabilities and hidden disabilities … how Covid has impacted upon young pe…

• HOW TO TURN UP THE SPIRITUAL TEMPERATURE IN YOUR YOUTH MINISTRY • In part 2 of our ‘Your Questions Answered’ series, we sit down with Ryan Holmes to ask ‘how do we turn up the spiritual temperature in our youth ministries?’ 🔥 We discuss… … what it means to build an unashamedly spiritual youth ministry … how to help unchurched young people feel at…

HOW TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR UNIVERSITY It’s the first episode of a new series; Your Questions Answered! In this episode we’re joined by Aaron Nayagam to talk about how we prepare young people to survive and thrive at university. We discuss… … why it’s so important to prepare young people for life at Uni … how to practically equip young people f…

It’s a VERY special episode of the pod - the first ever with a live audience! Recorded at Limitless Leaders 2022, we talk to an expert panel about what they are seeing in youth culture right now and how they have responded in their own ministries. We also take live questions from the audience, leading to some engaging reflections on… … creating bou…

In this special BONUS episode of the pod, we share Laura Hancock’s youth keynote from Limitless Leaders 2022; everything you need to know about youth culture right now. In this insightful and thought provoking message, Laura discusses… … the key events that have shaped youth culture in the last two years … how the pandemic has impacted young people…

This month we chat with Ben Jones, founder and CEO of Missional Generation, about how Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality can play a part in local church youth ministry. We discuss… … the difference between VR and AR … the importance of innovation in the church … to what degree we should engage with new technologies … how to use immersive technol…

In part 2 of our conversation about sexuality and youth ministry with Andrew Bunt, we talk specifically about gender identity. Once again, Andrew shares about his own journey with his personal gender identity, which leads us into to discussion about… … terms and language associated with gender identity … gender dysphoria … analysis of this cultural…

We sit down with Andrew Bunt to discuss sexuality, faith and young people. Andrew talks openly about his own personal story, and reflects what he’s learnt about… … following Jesus when you are same-sex attracted … what the Bible has to say about sexuality … why Biblical orthodoxy is good news for everyone … the power of a truly loving community … i…

As if world wasn’t in a weird enough place already, we drop an extra-special bonus episode of the podcast… The Youthscape / Limitless Leadership Podcast Crossover Special! That means Rachel Gardner, Martin Saunders and Tim Alford sit down to reflect on their lessons from the past two years in youth ministry, and for some good old fashioned banter. …

We welcome Mark Oestreicher back to the Limitless Leadership Podcast to continue this fascinating discussion about teenage brain development. 🧠 In part 2 we discuss the game-changing onset of abstract thinking at puberty. … the difference between abstract and concrete thinking … the cognitive capacity to speculate and think in third-person perspect…

In the critical, but often overlooked conversation, Tim Alford chats to Mark Oestreicher about teenage brain development. 🧠 In this fascinating episode we discuss… … why understanding the teenage brain is so important for youth workers … the impact of brain development on identifying emotions … learning and faith formation in teenagers … how prayer…

Youth ministry has taken a bit of a battering over the course of the pandemic, and many of us are looking to relaunch in a fresh way. That’s why we sat down for a chat with the brilliant Jamie Price who has developed a unique expertise in pioneering youth ministry. Jamie discusses… … the key things to reflect on when considering a relaunch … how to…

In this episode, Tim Alford chats to Dot Tyler about some compelling new research called Burning Down the House. In this fascinating discussion we discuss… … how climate change impacts on a human level … the intersection between climate and poverty … the theology of climate justice … how the church can engage with a generation who are passionate ab…

In this episode, Tim Alford chats to Vineyard's Zeke Rink about how to develop a supernatural youth ministry. This is the fourth and final part of our Ministry in the New World series, in which we discuss… … how to hear from God … the primacy of Scripture and abiding … the place of signs & wonders in evangelism … the importance of encounter in disc…

In part three of our Ministry in the New World series, Tim Alford chats to Kyle McKinnon, the Director of Reign Ministries UK, about how to disciple young people. In this episode we chat about…… the difference between giving information and seeing transformation… understanding discipleship through the lens of spiritual parenting… overcoming the obs…

In part two of our Ministry in the New World series, Tim Alford chats to Jonny Slatter about intergenerational youth ministry. Jonny explains a unique and exciting approach he has been exploring locally; an initiative called The Lighthouse Project which seeks to connect young people with adult mentors. We discuss… … what discipleship looks like whe…

For the next few episodes of the Limitless Leadership Podcast, we’re exploring how to adapt our models of youth ministry in order to effectively reach & disciple young people in a post-pandemic world. We’ll be reflecting on lessons from a year in lockdown, and asking, ‘what is the Lord is doing now and how do we join in?’ In part one, Limitless Nat…

FIVE YOUTH LEADERS REFLECT ON A YEAR OF ONLINE YOUTH MINISTRY We’re joined by a panel of youth workers to chat online youth ministry. We discuss… … online youth ministry fails … if digital is the new mission field … if we’re feeding digital addiction with our online content … why young people have disengaged from our online programmes … how we can …

Kenda Creasy Dean is the Professor of Youth, Church and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary. She joins us to talk… … youth ministry in a post-COVID world … why young people are holding onto faith but rejecting the church … how the pandemic has caused revelation and acceleration in the church … the primacy of relationship with young people … w…

Peter and Laura Toggs are the global Youth Pastors for Hillsong and the founders of Hillsong Young and Free. They joined us on the Limitless Leadership Podcast to chat… … lockdown life … online youth ministry … leading in uncertain times … finding your ‘why’ … how to reflect on your programme … and how challenging injustice reflects God’s heart for…

John Mark Comer from Bridgetown Church in Portland joins us to discuss digital freedom for a digital generation. After a slightly-longer-than-necessary conversation about Star Wars, John Mark discusses… … the dangers associated with our ever-increasing screen time … how our digital consumption is shaping our identity … if and how we should be engag…

Welcome to Part 2 of our chat with Dr. Lucie Shuker, the Director of the Youthscape Centre for Research. Lucie unpacks a fascinating study exploring the place of spiritual practices in our youth ministries, and the role they play in the faith formation of our young people. We discuss the spiritual practices which are common-place in our churches an…

Dr. Lucie Shuker is the Director of the Youthscape Centre for Research. She recently conducted a fascinating study exploring the place of spiritual practices in our youth ministries, and the role they play in the faith formation of our young people. In this conversation, Lucie unpacks the spiritual practices which are common-place in our churches a…

What are the things that make it difficult for young people to believe in God? How do young people view the character of God? Why are young people praying less? How courageous are our prayers with young people? Who influences what young people believe? What could inter-generational youth ministry look like? These are just some of the questions we p…

We welcome Laura Hancock to unpick the recently published from Youth for Christ, The Z to A of Spirituality. It's a fascinating conversation that stimulates all kinds of relevant questions for our youth ministries, including... What is the impact of spiritual experience in the lives of young people? Why do more young people believe in ghosts than G…