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End Goals: LCMS Youth Ministry Podcast

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LCMS Youth Gathering
LCMS Youth Ministry
Christian Community
Divorce
New Orleans
Covid-19
Isolation and Loneliness
Gathering
Healthy Family Dynamics
Community Engagement
Vocation
Digital Technology
Resiliency
St. John's Lutheran Church
Youth Leadership
Christian Discipleship
Supportive Adults
Faith Conversations
Diversity In Youth Relationships

End Goals is the podcast of LCMS Youth Ministry in the Office of National Mission. LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.

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Pastor Michael Schuermann talks with Mark and Julianna about how youth leaders can support graduates who are moving away to college. Bio: Michael Schuermann is the pastor of University Lutheran Church and Student Center in Champaign, IL (a campus min... more

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Rev. Craig Muehler from the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces joins Mark and Julianna to discuss how congregations can support young adults transitioning into military service while helping them remain rooted in their faith. Bio: Chaplain Craig Muehl... more

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Technology experiences are different for every generation. To get the perspective of young people, Mark and Julianna welcome Isaiah Duport and Madison Sieve to share their insight into how we can support youth as they use technology. Resources: Youth... more

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Rev. Dr. Trevor Sutton joins Mark and Julianna to break down the complexity of how AI and technology are impacting our world, our teens and our youth ministry. Bio: Rev. Dr. A. Trevor Sutton is the Senior Pastor of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing... more

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Technology impacts culture, education, social lives, and more. Youth Ministry isn’t exempt from feeling those changes, even as the Gospel stays the same. Mark and Julianna discuss some of the key topics we are hearing from youth leaders about how tho... more

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Mark and Julianna interview two student athletes, Savannah Butterfield and George Austin, about how the church can support all student athletes in their vocation. Bios: Savannah Butterfield is from St. Louis, Missouri and plays on the Concordia Unive... more

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Dr. Heath Lewis joins Mark and Julianna to try and answer the question “Does God care about sports?” as we continue our series on youth ministry and sports. Bio: Dr. Heath Lewis joined the faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul in Fall 2015. As As... more

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Mark and Julianna talk about how youth sports have changed over the past few decades and how the current youth sport environment can impact teens and their families. Resources: YouthESource Website – youthesource.com

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Pastor Michael Schuermann
Pastor of the University Lutheran Church and Student Center, campus ministry at University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign campus ministry (LCMS)
Episode: #163. Supporting Youth Going Off to College
Craig Mueller
Chaplain, retired US Navy captain; Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces
Episode: #162. Supporting Youth Going into Military Service
Isaiah Duport
DC internship participant, St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, Boca Raton, FL
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, Boca Raton, FL
Episode: #161. Navigating Life Online as a Young Person
Madison Sieve
Recent high school graduate, Youth Lead Executive Team member
Youth Lead Executive Team
Episode: #161. Navigating Life Online as a Young Person
Trevor Sutton
Reverend Dr. A. Trevor Sutton, Senior Pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Lansing, Michigan; author and theologian
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Lansing; Concordia Irvine; author
Episode: #160. AI, Technology and Youth Ministry
Savannah Butterfield
Basketball player at Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia University, Nebraska
Episode: #158. Supporting Student Athletes
George Austin
Lacrosse player from Chandler, Arizona
Corona Del Sol High School (Tempe, AZ)
Episode: #158. Supporting Student Athletes
Heath Lewis
Dr. Heath Lewis, Associate Professor of Christian Education and Leadership at Concordia University St. Paul
Concordia University, St. Paul
Episode: #157. Does God Care About Sports?
Chad Lakies
Vice President for Ministry Engagement with Lutheran Hour Ministries
Lutheran Hour Ministries
Episode: #155. Talking about Politics

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Mark Kiesling
Host of End Goals: LCMS Youth Ministry Podcast; LCMS Youth Ministry / End Goals Podcast
Julianna Schulz
DCE (Director of Christian Education); Co-host discussing topics with the guest
Reverend Mark Keasley
Host of End Goals: LCMS Youth Ministry Podcast

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#161. Navigating Life Online as a Young Person
Q: What advice would you give youth leaders about engaging responsibly with online spaces?
Lead by example, create relatable content to catch attention, and balance online communication with offline relationships and face-to-face interactions.
#161. Navigating Life Online as a Young Person
Q: How has smartphones and social media impacted your life in high school, and what boundaries have you or your family set?
Isaiah and Madison describe distractions, the shift in attention, and the importance of seasonal boundaries; they share examples like setting phone time limits and choosing times to unplug.
#161. Navigating Life Online as a Young Person
Q: Tell us more about your vocations, your roles in youth ministry, and what brings you joy.
Isaiah explains his role as a DC internship participant and leader within the church and school, focusing on mentoring and organizing youth activities, while Madison discusses her experience in youth leadership and content creation to connect with peers.
#162. Supporting Youth Going into Military Service
Q: How can a home congregation sustain involvement with deployed or transitioning service members and their families?
Maintain open communication with the service member and family, coordinate with LCMS Armed Forces resources, connect with local veteran service organizations for benefits and support, and encourage the member to invite the church into their new stage of life whether through volunteering, study groups, or marriage/spouse support for those deployed.
#162. Supporting Youth Going into Military Service
Q: What should congregations do to support young adults once they begin full active duty or when they transition back home?
Congregations should keep in touch through letters and electronic means, help locate nearby LCMS churches near bases, connect them with chaplains, and organize a warm handoff program, including facilitating a smooth transition to veteran-focused ministries like Operation Barnabas.

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This show centers on practical faith leadership in youth ministry, exploring how technology, culture, sports, and social issues intersect with Christian formation. Across episodes, hosts and guests discuss leveraging digital tools responsibly, guiding families and teens through topics such as AI, online safety, pornography, divorce, politics, and war from a Lutheran perspective. Practical guidance for pastors, DCEs, parents, and volunteers is a recurring theme, with emphasis on relational ministry, vocation, and building healthy faith communities in the digital age. A notable strength is the blend of theological depth with hands-on strategies, including how to shepherd youth through controversial topics, integrate athletics and discipleship... more

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4. Madison Sieve
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8. Heath Lewis

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