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067 - Holy Fools and the Vocation of Variety Performers with Jesse "The Juggler" Joyner
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This week, Tim Beilharz is joined by Jesse Joyner, a Christian variety performer known as Jesse, The Juggler. They discuss the concept of the 'holy fool,' exploring how clowns, jugglers, magicians, and other variety performers use their seemingly foolish acts to convey profound messages and serve in their vocational calling. Jesse shares his insigh…
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066 - When Children's and Youth Ministry is Tough with Steve Carlisle
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This week, Steve Carlisle, Director of the Youthworks Year 13 program shares insights on understanding Revelation as a source of comfort and confidence for Christians. By focusing on God's sovereignty we can be encouraged to persevere in our ministry to young people, even when things get tough. Show Notes Year 13 - a Christian gap year like no othe…
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065 - Postcards from Chicago Part 2 with David Scott and Valerie Grissom
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In this week’s episode, Tim Beilharz shares two more "Postcards from Chicago”, short conversations with some of the presenters at the 2024 Children’s Spirituality Summit. Tim speaks with David Scott, Associate Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, about children's 'Contributionality' and their inherent spiritual value in church communities. Val…
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064 - Helping Young People Stick With Jesus with Al James
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This week on the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James shares his research on Youth Retention at Youthworks College's latest Theology Think Tank held on June 6, 2024. To see the full Theology Think Tank video click here. Hear Al James talk more about his research on The Pastor's Heart podcast here. Download the handout of Al's presentation here. Al …
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063 - Helping Youth Take Love to Their Community with Jas Hawkins and Ruby Brideson
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In this episode Tim Beilharz speaks with Jazz Hawkins and Ruby Brideson from Take Love, an initiative by Anglicare Sydney focusing on helping youth and young adults bring the love of Jesus into their communities. Take Love programs, sessions and interactive experiences address issues like mental health, poverty, and domestic abuse. They explore pro…
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062 - Postcards From Chicago Part 1 with Henry Zonio and Chris Barnett
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In this episode, Tim Beilharz shares the first of a number of short conversations he had while attending the Children's Spirituality Summit in Chicago. First, Tim speaks to Henry Zonio from Asbury University about the “null curriculum” and what children learn when churches don’t address cultural issues like race and gender diversity. Next, Chris Ba…
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061 - Timeless Parenting Sneak Peak with Harriet Connor
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Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! This week, we're joined by Harriet Connor, the content editor of Growing Faith, to discuss the challenges and solutions in modern Christian parenting. Harriet introduces her new podcast, Timeless Parenting, created in partnership with Mothers Union Sydney, to provide biblical guidance and support for …
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060 - Effective Recruitment in Youth and Children's Ministry with Adam Jolliffe
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This week Tim Beilharz and fellow Youthworks Advisor, Adam Jolliffe, jump into the critical topic of recruitment for youth and children's ministry in local churches. They discuss the importance of having a sufficient number of leaders for effective ministry and discipline and share insights on the 'why' behind recruitment, emphasising the need to e…
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059 - Kids and Youth Small Groups through an Intergenerational Lens
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This week Tim Beilharz discusses how to run children’s and youth small groups with an intergenerational lens. Drawing from the recent SMBC Children's Ministry Conference, Tim explores how small groups in children's, youth, and adult ministries can benefit from an intergenerational approach. He outlines the foundational elements of intergenerational…
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058 - Beyond Brokenness: Navigating The Complexities of Sin with Mike Dicker, Toby Macgregor, Cathy Dell and Mel Bell
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This week we delve into the complex and essential topic of the doctrine of sin, as a taster for the upcoming House Conference organized by Youthworks, August 27th-29th. Hosted by Al James, the discussion features insights from committee members and youth and children's minister who explore the nature of sin, its impact on relationships with God and…
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057 - Exploring Story and Faith in Children's Ministry with Matt and Lauren Redmond
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Exploring Story and Faith in Children's Ministry: The Forgetful Prince In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Tim Beilharz, talks with Matt and Lauren Redmond, authors of the children's book 'The Forgetful Prince'. They discuss the role of storytelling, art, and literature in the spiritual formation of children and the partnership …
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056 - Gospel-Shaped Group Management with Annemarie Rivers
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In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, hosts Tim Beilharz and Annemarie Rivers, both children's ministry advisors for YouthWorks in Sydney, delve into the topic of group management and discipline within children's ministry settings. They explore the challenges of maintaining discipline in a way that aligns with Gospel values, emphasisin…
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055 - How to be a Christian Teacher with Mike Dicker, Emma Collett and Mark Schroder
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In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast Tim Beilharz (Youthworks MST) hosts a discussion with Mike Dicker, principal of YouthWorks College, Emma Collette, executive minister at Church Hill Anglican, and Mark Schroeder, school chaplain at Broughton Anglican College into the integration of Christian beliefs in the education sector. The epis…
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054 - Encouraging Kids to Serve in Church with Sam Davidson
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In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, host Al James from YouthWorks in Sydney, is joined by Sam Davidson, the Director of Family Ministry at Norwest Anglican Church. They discuss strategies for building a culture of serving within kids' ministries, highlighting the importance of integrating children into various church activities, such…
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053 - Australian Evangelicals Perspectives on Youth Ministry: Book Launch Edition ft. Ruth Lukabyo, Lionel Windsor, Tim Beilharz & Naomi deVries
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In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast you willlisten in on the book launch evening for 'Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry', edited by Dr. Ruth Lukabyo. The book, featuring contributions from Youthworks College lecturers and other authors from Australian churches and Bible colleges, aims to bridge theological principl…
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052 - Raising Christian Children and Teens in a Post-Christian World with David Rietveld
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Tim Beilharz talks with David Rietveld, who brings his experience in youth and senior ministry to discuss the challenges and strategies for nurturing youth and children's ministry in today's post-Christian world. Rietveld, the author of 'Being Christian After Christendom,' addresses navigating ministry in a post-Christian society and the importance…
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051 - Integrating Theology and Youth Ministry with Mike McGarry
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Tim Beilharz welcomes Youth Pastor Theologian, Mike McGarry. They chat about Mike's work in bridging theology with practical youth ministry, the importance of a theological foundation in youth ministry, Mike's personal journey into faith and ministry, and the role of youth pastors in shaping young believers. The conversation also covers the challen…
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050 - The Faith of Our Children with Matt Markins
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In this episode of The Effective Ministry Podcast, host Tim Beilharz interviews Awana CEO Matt Markins, author of The Faith of Our Children: Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation. Matt shares his personal journey from growing up in a dysfunctional family to finding solace and direction in the church, which sparked his pa…
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049 - The Significance of Grandparents in Faith Formation with Ian Barnett
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Tim Beilharz is joined by Reverend Ian Barnett, founder and CEO of the National Grandparent Movement. They explore the unique opportunities that grandparents have in influencing the faith formation of their grandchildren and the wider youth ministry. Ian Barnett shares practical ways for grandparents to express their faith, share stories, and pray …
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048 - Lunchtime Groups in Public Schools with David Krebs, Heather Thompson & Liam Nolan
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Tim Beilharz, is joined by David Krebs (SUNSW), Heather Thompson (High School SRE Teacher) and Liam Nolan (Youth and Families Minister, Normanhurst Anglican Church) to discuss how lunchtime groups in public schools can be a great complement to both SRE and local church ministry. Contact David Krebs about starting your own lunchtime group david.kreb…
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047 - Youth Ministry in a Porn Saturated World (Part 2) with Marshall Ballentine-Jones and Emma Argall
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Tim continues his conversation with Marshall Ballentine-Jones (CEO of DigiHelp Publishing) and Emma Argall (Christian School teacher) about pornography and its impact on young people. They discuss the importance of parents understanding the extent of internet access and the potential dangers. The guests emphasise the role of communication and stres…
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046 - Youth Ministry in a Porn Saturated World (Part 1) with Marshall Ballentine-Jones and Emma Argall
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Tim is joined by Marshall Ballentine-Jones (CEO of DigiHelp Publishing) and Emma Argall (Christian School teacher) to talk about pornography and it’s impact on young people. Together they delve into challenges faced in raising children and youth in a highly sexualized world, particularly one with high pornography consumption. They explore the guilt…
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045 - BONUS EP Integrating Faith in Education with Dr. Ruby Holland
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In this special bonus episode, Tim delves deeper into the topic of faith integration in education with Dr. Ruby Holland. They discuss the importance of integrating Christian faith into all subjects for the holistic formation of young students in Christian schools. They particularly discuss examples from history, including studies of World War II an…
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044 - Healing the Fracture in Youth and Children's Ministry with Gareth Crispin and Robin Barfield
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Do we choose top-down instruction or a bottom-up discovery approach when it comes to ministering to young people? Tim is joined by Gareth Crispin and Robin Barfield as they wrestle with this question and seek to find a third way through the theology of James Loder. Click on through to discover more from the Youthworks Ministry Support Team…
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043 - The Value of Parent-Child Adventures with Sam and Lex Hudson
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Tim is joined by Sam Hudson, Head of Christian Outdoor Education at Youthworks, and his wife Lex to discuss the value of outdoor parent-child adventures. Sam and Lex recently piloted a father-son canoeing adventure and saw first-hand the relational benefits that it gave each pair who attended. To stay up to date on future events, follow the Youthwo…
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