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Welcome to the Vitals for Youth Ministry Podcast. Vitals for youth ministry is a biblical framework based out of Acts 2:42-46, developed by Lead The Generation that trains youth leaders to build a local church youth ministry focused on developing students into healthy disciples. In this podcast we will focus on the topics and issues most relevant to leadership in Youth Ministry. The Vitals for Youth Ministry Podcast is hosted by Eran Holt, founder of Lead The Generation & Caleb Leake, Youth ...
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When Life Feels Impossible | Hope of the Kingdom | Daniel 2 Explained
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33:12Will God redeem everything that's broken? Pastor Jeff shares a message about God's plan for our lives, for the future, and for the world.By Jeff Leake
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So much is happening the world. At times, it feels confusing, frustrating, and a bit dis-orienting. It’s so helpful to look at the world through the lens of Biblical truth. God gives grace, peace, and the ability to be a positive influence on the issues that are trending now.
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The message of Jesus is not about being perfect, but about being changed by grace. Part two of our “My Story” series shows us that we follow a personal God who is loving us and pouring His grace into us in a personal way.By Jeff Leake
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What Doesn't Eat You Makes You Stronger | Lessons from Daniel
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41:35Are you facing pressure to compromise your faith or identity in a world that feels increasingly hostile? In this message, we dive into the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den to uncover how unwavering faith, spiritual endurance, and God’s favor can lead to breakthrough—even in the toughest circumstances. Discover practical lessons for overcoming adve…
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Leaning Into the Mess, Releasing Your Grip, and How to Coach Young Leaders
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39:26Reggie Hill, Young Adults Pastor at Journey Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin, shares his expertise on leadership development in youth ministry and how to avoid becoming "the lid" to your own ministry. • Shifting from being the superhero who does everything to a coach who develops leaders • Creating ministry tracks that help students find their leadersh…
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Writing on the Wall | 3 Ways to Destroy Your Soul
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49:28Through the biblical story of Daniel, we can learn not only from the things Daniel did right, but also from the things the king did wrong. Pastor Jeff teaches on how our soul begins to self-destruct when we start taking God for granted.By Jeff Leake
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What do you wish God would do to your worst enemy? Through the story of Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar, Pastor Jeff explores what God wants for our enemies.By Jeff Leake
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The Discipline That No One Sees, Seasons of Stretching, & the Platform You Didn't Pray For
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48:16Ever notice how you can tell when someone has been with Jesus? There's something different about them—a presence, a peace, a perspective that stands out in our chaotic world. In this transformative episode of Vitals for Youth Ministry, National Youth Director for the Assemblies of God Austin Westlake reveals how consistent spiritual disciplines cre…
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Leadership Pain, Personal Growth Plans, and a Lifestyle of Development
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52:19Micah Mac joins us to vulnerably share how a painful season of ministry—feeling inadequate, discouraged, and even depressed—became the catalyst for his most significant leadership growth. With remarkable transparency, Micah reveals the exact moment he discovered a framework for personal development that not only changed his ministry trajectory but …
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Living in Exile | Finding Hope in Difficult Seasons
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39:46Pastor Jeff Leake explores the biblical story of Daniel and reveals how to maintain faith and hope during life's most challenging seasons. Learn how God's plans are always good, even when circumstances seem overwhelming, and discover practical wisdom for thriving in your own "exile" moments. Whether you're facing personal struggles, global uncertai…
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What would it look like to fully surrender to God? Pastor Josh Leake shares a message about four things that God has called us to surrender to Him.By Josh Leake
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The Power of Daily Denial, Dying to Dreams, & Following Up Encounters with Action
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52:19Spiritual transformation begins with teaching students to deny themselves before they can truly follow Jesus. We've often emphasized the "follow" part without properly teaching the denial that must come first. • The importance of denying oneself as the foundation for spiritual transformation • How youth pastors often focus on attraction rather than…
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What's the one thing we can do here on earth that we can't do in heaven? Pastor Jeff teaches on the most important question we will ever face.By Jeff Leake
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Do you want to be faithful and fruitful in your life? Pastor Jeff teaches on how we can steward our influence to make an impact for the Kingdom of God.By Jeff Leake
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What will it be like when God evaluates your life after you die? In the first message in the new series "Divine Metrics," Pastor Jeff Leake teaches on how we can live our lives to make the most of what we've been given.By Jeff Leake
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The Declarations: Choosing to Chase Fear by What I Confess
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40:45Do you want to be free from fear? Pastor Kelli Brownlee shares a message about how we can break with fear and walk in freedom.By Kelli Brownlee
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The Development: Learning to Build the Skills That Lead to Freedom
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42:01What's the antidote to fear? Pastor Jeff shares how only faith can chase fear and teaches us ways we can use God's Word to combat anxiety.By Jeff Leake
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The Diagnosis: Identifying and Unmasking the Roots
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34:06Are you struggling with fear and anxiety? Pastor Melodie shares a message about how we can chase down fear and replace the lies of the enemy with God's truths.By Melodie Leake
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The Troubling Level of Biblical Literacy in Students, Bible Study in Small Groups & Praying Through Scripture
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53:30What if the most effective youth ministry strategy isn't flashy, innovative, or complicated—but actually stunningly simple? In this revealing conversation with 20-year youth ministry veteran Elisha Garcia of Grace Church in Houston, we uncover how returning to fundamental practices is transforming an entire generation's relationship with scripture.…
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Do you want to make wise decisions? Pastor Jeff shares a message about how we can walk in wisdom.By Jeff Leake
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Do you ever wish God gave you a map of your life? Pastor Jeff shares a message about how we can follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives.By Jeff Leake
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How to Make Your Life Count: 3 Keys to Living with Purpose
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39:01For this special Easter message, Pastor Jeff shares about how our lives are like seeds. Sowing our lives into things that matter will cause us to reap a harvest both now and in eternity.By Jeff Leake
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When Life Doesn't Give You What You Deserve
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48:33In this powerful message, Pastor Sean explores the raw human emotions of disappointment, unmet expectations, and grace. Discover how the Good Friday story reveals a profound truth about what we truly deserve vs. what God offers.By Sean Braithwaite
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Does your job ever feel meaningless? Pastor Jeff shares a message about how we can honor God through our work.By Jeff Leake
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How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Find Your Identity in Christ
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30:06Who am I, really? In a world shouting “be true to yourself,” what if the path to freedom isn’t found by looking inward—but by letting go? This message challenges the modern obsession with self-expression and asks a deeper question: What if the life we’re chasing is actually on the other side of surrender? Join us as we wrestle with identity, purpos…
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What does a godly marriage look like? Pastor Josh teaches on God's plan for covenant love and marriage.By Josh Leake
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Leading Indicators, Dealing with Criticism, and Asking the Right Questions in Youth Ministry - Andy Lynn
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48:04Is your youth ministry measuring the right things? When attendance numbers become your primary success metric, you're setting yourself up for an emotional rollercoaster that's entirely out of your control. Andy Lynn, NextGen Director, New Jersey Ministry Network, brings 18 years of ministry experience to this paradigm-shifting conversation about wh…
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Parenting God's Way: Building Character Over Feelings
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31:18Parenting in today's world is more difficult than ever. Pastor Jeff shares the key beliefs of a Christian worldview and how those should inform the way we raise our children.By Jeff Leake
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In our culture, we're taught that the highest goal is to enjoy life as much as possible. But Pastor Jeff introduces the Life Inside the Box series with a message about how in order to live for Christ, we have to die to ourselves.By Jeff Leake
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Discipleship Beyond the Numbers - Tim Smith
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50:29What if the pathway to effective youth ministry isn't about chasing every good idea, but focusing on clear targets that produce lasting disciples? Tim Smith, Next Gen Director at Faith Church in South Carolina, reveals how establishing five core "vitals" transformed his approach to youth ministry after years of measuring success by numbers alone. D…
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Do you want to release control to God? Pastor Josh Leake shares four practices that we can implement to learn to lean on God's character and let go of the outcome.By Josh Leake
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Are you ashamed of your weaknesses? Pastor Jordan Kolarik shares a message about how God can use us in spite of (or even BECAUSE of) our weaknesses.By Jordan Kolarik
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Do you need to heal from your past? Pastor Jeff shares a message about how we need to engage with a healthy spiritual community in order to live with a healthy soul.By Jeff Leake
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Too often life just doesn't make sense. In this message, Pastor Jeff explores how we can find clarity and direction in the fog of the future.By Jeff Leake
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Ministry mistakes, Behavior Correction Traps & the Tension of Events vs Discipleship - Jared Berry
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51:49What if the transition from high school to college didn't have to mean a crisis of faith for our youth? Join us as we unpack the pivotal difference between heart transformation and mere behavior modification in youth ministry. With insights from Jared Berry, the Next-Gen Director for the New York Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God, you'll ga…
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So much of life is lived in the in between and confusing spaces where things don’t seem to make sense. In this first message in the new series, Pastor Jeff shares how God takes us on journeys that are bigger and better than what we could understand or anticipate.By Jeff Leake
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For this special Vision Weekend message, Pastor Jeff shares about how God wants to work with us to make the world a better place. He explains how we can choose to work together with one another and with God to make a difference.By Jeff Leake
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Have you ever wondered what your purpose is? Special guest Evangelist Johannes Amritzer shares a message about our purpose as Christians.By Johannes Amritzer
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Do you want to make the world a better place? Pastor Jeff shares a message about how when we act like Jesus, we can change the world.By Jeff Leake
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How are we formed spiritually? Pastor Jeff teaches on spiritual formation and offers three key facts about how it takes place, so that we may be formed into the image of Christ.By Jeff Leake
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"Be" | The Most Important Goal for Your Life
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37:17Did you know that what God wants for your life is for you to be more like Jesus? For the first message of 2025, Pastor Jeff shares that if we want to see fruitfulness in our life we must be rooted in Christ. Tune in to hear Jeff's insights and be inspired to develop habits that will draw you closer to God and prepare you for the year ahead.…
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Do you feel like you're in the middle of the wilderness? Pastor Jeff shares a message about three things you can do, even when you're in a difficult place.By Jeff Leake
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Is your life messy? Pastor Sean shares about how God doesn't promise us a perfect life, but one that is filled with His presence.By Sean Braithwaite
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"Gargoyles" | The Devil Wants to Stop You
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41:27Did you know that we are the intersection between heaven and earth? Pastor Jeff teaches on how the devil wants to stop what God is trying to release through us.By Jeff Leake
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"The Ladder" | How to Deal with Difficult People
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29:08Do you have peace in your life and your relationships? Pastor Jeff shares a message about how, as followers of Christ, we're called to reconcile broken relationships and make peace.By Jeff Leake
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