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Hey Volunteers: The Youth Ministry Podcast for Volunteers

Chris Trent
Youth Ministry
Volunteers
Discipleship
Teenagers
Small Group Guidelines
Student Engagement
Tragedy Management
Community Building
Prayer
Emotional Support
Youth Culture
Volunteering
Volunteer Burnout
Christian Community
Multi-Generational Relationships
School Shooting
Communication With Parents
Volunteer Engagement
Georgia Baptist Mission Board
Inclusivity

There are a lot of great youth ministry podcasts out there, but not many focus only on volunteers. Hey Volunteers! is a youth ministry podcast that is all about providing great content to help volunteers who work with teenagers. Each episode is short and to the point on topics about how to best impact teenagers with the gospel. Each episode will be hosted by a couple youth ministry vets that have ... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Hey Volunteers! we explore how volunteers can effectively collaborate with youth ministry leaders to enhance youth ministry. It emphasizes the importance of consistency, intentionality, and coachability among volunteers to foster a... more

This episode features Tommy Fountain, a campus missionary at the University of Georgia, sharing expert insights on how volunteers can effectively support high school seniors in their transition to college or career. Topics include practical ways to p... more

In this episode of Hey Volunteers!, Chris Trent and Jennifer Fletcher discuss the challenges faced by volunteers in youth ministry, particularly the feeling of being overwhelmed. They are joined by Shane Pruitt, who introduces a great new FREE resour... more

Join us in episode 72 with our special guest, Steve Spence. In this episode, Steve shares practical insights on renewing your passion for youth ministry, managing fatigue, and maintaining spiritual health. Perfect for volunteers and youth leaders see... more

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Recent Guests

Shane Pruitt
Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board
North American Mission Board
Episode: 073 | You Can't Talk About That (or can you?)
Steve Spence
Youth Pastor / Next Gen Leader at Bellevue Baptist Church, Tennessee
Bellevue Baptist Church, Tennessee
Episode: 072 | Fresh Calling w/ Steve Spence
Doug Franklin
Founder/Leader of Leader Treks, invited guest
Leader Treks
Episode: 071 | Helping Teenagers Apply God’s Word
Wendy Trent
Longtime youth ministry volunteer with 30+ years in the field
Unspecified (close collaborator with Chris Trent)
Episode: 070 | How to Experience Community When All You Do is Hang Out with Teenagers
Todd Jones
Pastor and youth ministry leader, guest
Georgia Baptist Mission Board / Georgia youth ministry network
Episode: 069 | Building Life-Changing Discipling Relationship with Students
Andy Knight
Head of design for YouVersion, the Bible App
YouVersion
Episode: 068 | Advent and the Wisdom of Doing Bible Reading Plans Together
Stephen Crane
Next Gen pastor at River Hills Church
River Hills Church
Episode: 067 | What to Do When Tragedy Strikes
Jason Engel
Teaching Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church and Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: 065 | Volunteering with Intentionality Part 1
Lee Taylor
Family Discipleship Pastor
Johnson and Mary Baptist Church
Episode: 064 | Building Community in Your Group

Hosts

Chris Trent
Host of the episode, discussing ministry topics with volunteers; host of the show; long-time youth ministry veteran.
Jennifer Fletcher
Co-host and volunteer guest; co-host of youth ministry discussions; participates in ongoing volunteer dialogue.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Great tool for volunteers (and youth pastors!)

    So glad Chris and the gang made this podcast. Makes it so easy to send to my church’s volunteers, and get suggestions and encouragement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NGmoses4
    United States2 years ago
  • A great resource

    So glad I was pointed towards this podcast! Very helpful and practical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marrowjace
    United States2 years ago
  • Thankful

    So thankful for this and for our Georgia Baptist Mission Board for knowing our churches and offering practical, useful tools to help.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PSBCMatthewV
    United States4 years ago
  • Great resource for Volunteer Youth workers

    As a full time youth minister, I am always looking for resources to share with my volunteers to equip them to serve the Lord! This podcast is a great tool and is short for busy volunteers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drewyates
    United States4 years ago
  • Helped me create a better Youth Ministry

    I love being able to send these to my volunteers! Chris is an expert in the field of youth ministry and waste no time getting to the point of each podcast. In less than 15 mins you can be exposed to some of the best practical advise on being a rock star youth ministry volunteer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I buy a lot of pizza
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, concise tips they can implement with volunteers.
Guests bring real-world experience that translates to quick wins for youth programs.
Content is helpful for sharing with volunteers and families to improve ministry impact.

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068 | Advent and the Wisdom of Doing Bible Reading Plans Together
Q: How can volunteers maximize engagement outside of Sunday meetings?
Use in-app features like QR code invites, commenting on daily readings, and peer accountability to keep students connected during the week, extending impact beyond the weekly meeting.
068 | Advent and the Wisdom of Doing Bible Reading Plans Together
Q: What should a volunteer consider when choosing a reading plan with their group?
Consider plan length, daily time commitment, student maturity, whether to use a book or a collection of verses, and how to incorporate discussion prompts and peer accountability into daily or weekly routines.
068 | Advent and the Wisdom of Doing Bible Reading Plans Together
Q: So, let's jump into the heart of this thing then. Why would it be helpful to go through a Bible reading plan with your students, Andy?
Andy explains that Bible reading plans foster life change by centering activities around Scripture, provide a practical framework for teen engagement, and leverage accountability and regular, meaningful interaction to better connect teens with God's Word.

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This show centers on practical, quickly delivered guidance for volunteers who work with teenagers in faith-based settings. Episodes consistently cover how to engage students with Scripture, foster volunteer communities, recruit and retain helpers, and handle sensitive topics or crises with grace and clarity. Guests tend to be veteran youth ministers, church leaders, or authors who bring hands-on strategies, real-world stories, and clear takeaways that volunteers can implement this week. A standout theme is equipping volunteers to lead with discipleship-minded intent, not just supervise activities, and to collaborate with families and church leadership for lasting impact.

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