
Join Jody Livingston, a dedicated Student Pastor with boots-on-the-ground experience, as he guides both new and veteran Youth Ministry leaders toward sustainable success in The Longer Haul podcast. Whether you’re a Youth Pastor, Youth Minister, or a volunteer in Student Ministry, Jody delivers principle-based, practical advice that transcends the typical how-to’s. Each episode is packed with actio... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 154 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationReligion & SpiritualityChristianityHow To | |||

In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody talks with Josh Griffin about how to bring creativity, intentionality, and structure to your youth ministry programming. From midweek nights to camps and retreats, programming matters mo... more
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody shares a timely reminder for youth pastors heading into the busy fall season: you don’t have to choose between being faithful and being fried. This episode walks through practical strate... more
In this episode of The Longer Haul Youth Ministry Podcast, Jody sits down with veteran youth pastor Paul Turner to talk about longevity in ministry—what it takes to stay faithful through the decades, the different challenges of each stage of life, an... more
In this episode, we dive into the crucial topic of rest and planning for youth pastors. As the summer winds down, many youth pastors find themselves exhausted from camps, mission trips, and events.
Steve Cullum from the National Network of Youth Min... more
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I have been listening to the Longer Haul for over 3 years now. Jody and Chris do a great job at balancing great interviews with guests, along with their own unique perspectives as youth pastors in Georgia and California. With over 100 episodes of amazing material, I have loved the conversations that Chris and Jody engage in. I am an avid podcast listener and the Longer Haul is at the top of the heap. Keep up the great work guys, you have been super helpful for me in my walk with the Lord. Thanks... more
Only 1 month into ym and I’ve scoured the podcast world bi he listening to 8 now. This is the best one out there. Personalities are great and everything is so practical. Keep it up gentlemen!
Listening to these guys is super helpful to bring up both things I already know but have forgotten about and to think about new things and see how different people do youth ministry. Plus they are fun to listen to. I can tell they genuinely like each other and youth.
I love this podcast, it is informative and entertaining at the same time
Great nuggets of wisdom. Very transferable to different youth ministry contexts. Definitely worth the time to listen. As i’m in my 24th year, same church, rural setting, i’m always looking for some insight/wisdom from others who have been in there for “the long haul”. Appreciate your words fellas!
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Content focuses on equipping youth ministry leaders with both practical tools and insights tailored to foster sustainable success in their roles. Notable topics include effective strategies for engaging with youth, empowering student leaders, navigating challenges in ministry, and building meaningful relationships with families and communities. By featuring guests who share their expertise in youth culture, ministry coaching, and creative communication, the show aims to create a collaborative learning environment for both new and seasoned youth pastors or volunteers. This collaborative aspect, coupled with Jody Livingston's firsthand experience in student ministries, makes the content relatable and applicable for those seeking to enhance th... more
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