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Throughout the first half of the season we've taken your hard questions and given you not so great answers. In this episode we seek to right our wrongs and provide you with quality answers to your difficult ministry questions. Well...as quality as we can get.

Ryan, Mark, and Emily talked about reframing discipleship and how youth ministry discipleship too-often focuses only on the content aspect (which is important for sure) but also needs to engage both the head and heart. With the goal of becoming more like Jesus, we need to include sacrifice and service as a core aspect of our approach to discipleship.

Ron has been in youth ministry in various forms for years. His latest book (which will release in 2019) is called "A Defense of Youth Ministry". Not that we thought that it needed defending, but others sometimes don't understand how crucial it is. Ron shares his research, experience and perspective in this episode that we hope reignites the fire inside your "why".

Let's face it, we've all made some mistakes in Youth Ministry. Whether big or small we all know those "Oh, crap." moments. Len talks about his international research into youth ministry mistakes and brings great perspective to the topic.

Ken Castor, youth ministry veteran and Professor of Youth Ministry at Crown College, has joined us today to give fantastic perspective into Generation Z, who they are, and how they learn.

Zach & Ryan were joined by James McCall, who shared soul care and sabbath practices that have helped him find balance between his relationship with Christ, his family, and ministry. 

Dan is back on the show! Zach & and Ryan give him a hard to about his new book, but only because it's a good one! Dan's book, Becoming a Student Leader, is meant for the student. Youth Workers can use this resource as a guide for the student leaders to mature in their faith and service. Grab your copies from the Youth Cartel!

Jason Sullivan is a dedicated youth worker like you. He's been working hard raising up the next generation for many years, and has compiled a list of leading questions that can help students and leaders alike to think more deeply about their own growth. These are sure to help you in your own context. Thanks for listening!

There are few things as captivating than listening to a great story. Accompany a story with an electric personality and the power of Jesus, and you have a winner. Dale's story is epic. Try to keep up!

Marv Nelson joins Zach & Ryan to share about his new book - Unleash.  It doesn't take long to realize that Marv sees the empowerment of the Next Generation asa crucial task of all leaders in every ministry area. Note - Zach's Audio had some issues during the recording of the interview. We are sorry! 

We're back! With a new name, new segments, and same great non-sense.  NEXT: A Next Generation Ministry Podcast Join us this week as we talk about how the Next Generation is a crucial part of church health with Terry Smith, the VP of Church Ministries with the Christian & Missionary Alliance.

We are so excited for this special announcement! WYGBARP will be coming alongside NEXT Generation Ministry Conference as an ongoing resource. Season 2 coming Fall 2018 under the name NEXT: a Next Generation Ministry Podcast. Subscribe, Rate, and Share. Thanks for listening!

Tash McGill hangs out with the boys today and the conversation is great! She's a strategist, consultant, writer, and she's a boss! She spends her time consulting with churches and non-profits, helping them with transformation problem solving. Don't miss this episode!   Subscribe, Rate, and Share. Thanks for listening!

The guys are joined with a good friend, Rick Romano. Rick runs a missions organization in the Dominican Republic called Mission Twenty Five 35. He shares the importance of living beyond ourselves to make a difference, and there's plenty of laughs along the way!   Subscribe, Rate, and Share. Thanks for listening!

The boys are back in podcast town and they're joined by Liz Dong, Midwest Mobilizer of the Evangelical Immigration Table. Liz talks to the guys about what a Christian's perspective on immigration should be, while sharing her own journey and how her youth pastor played a part in it.  Subscribe, Rate, and Share. Thanks for listening!

Ryan and Zach were honored to speak with John Stumbo, President of The Christian & Missionary Alliance. During this discussion, John talks about his 4 verbs for the Alliance: love, proclaim, reach, launch, and how those bleed into youth ministry and the church. We also talk about the need students have to communicate the gospel well. Sit back and listen to President Stumbo's heart and enthusiasm for The Alliance and the body of Christ. Subscribe, Rate, and Share. Thanks for listening! www.notarealpastor.com

Ryan's out in Cali for training so Zach sat down with Melissa MacDonald, The C&MA National Children's Disciplemaking Specialist. This episode is full of important questions and statements about how crucial the partnership between youth and children's workers real is. We'd tell you to take notes, but we already did that for you! Visit NotARealPastor.com for show notes.   Subscribe, Rate, and Share. Thanks for listening! www.notarealpastor.com

Ryan & Zach were joined by Superintendent of Madison, CT schools: Thomas Scarice. We talked about the unique challenges facing iGen, and how schools, parents, and youth ministry can best face these issues. It's important that educators and youth workers work together.   Subscribe, Rate, and Share! Thanks for listening www.notarealpastor.com

It's time for part two of our interview with Shawn Hart of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. Check it out!   Subscribe, Rate, and Share! Thanks for listening www.notarealpastor.com

Ryan's injured, and him and Zach both tell their sides of the story. More importantly, we talk about Sutherland Springs Church, church safety plans, and have an awesome part one interview with Shawn Hart of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. Check it out!   Subscribe, Rate, and Share! Thanks for listening www.notarealpastor.com