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.
Rev. Dr. Justin Hannemann talks with Mark about the mental health of young men and how their parents and the church can help them grow in body, mind, and soul.
Bio:
Rev. Dr. Justin Hannemann serves as the Chief Executive Officer at GracePoint Institute for Relational Health. He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Development from Saint Louis University, a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Justin has experience working in both clinical and congregational settings and supports the care of church workers in the Nebraska District of the LCMS. He and his wife Katherine have 4 children, live in the country outside Seward, Nebraska, and enjoy all things outdoors.
Resources:
YouthESource Website – youthesource.com
GracePoint Institute of Relationship Health: relationalhealth.org
Let’s Talk about Mental Health: youthesource.com/2018/11/lets-talk-about-mental-health
Practical Ways to Navigate and Educate on Mental Health: youthesource.com/2021/10/practical-ways-to-navigate-educate-on-mental-health
Walking in the Light – Bible Study on Mental Health: youthesource.com/2021/05/bible-study-walking-in-the-light-shining-his-light-on-mental-health
Institute for Family Studies, research report on young men: New IFS Report Explores The Social and Emotional State of Young Men in America
24 Sept 2026
#165. Supporting Young Men
Rev. Andy Becker talks with Mark about research surrounding American young men and what parents, church workers, and congregations can do to support them.
Bio:
Rev. Andy Becker serves as the director of family discipleship for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. He served three years as a DCE before going to seminary. He served for 15 years as a parish pastor before joining the team at the Office of National Mission. He enjoys music and playing games of all kinds. Andy is married to Nikki and they have two teenage boys.
Resources:
YouthESource Website – youthesource.com
LCMS Family Ministry – lcms.org/family
Institute for Family Studies, research report on young men: New IFS Report Explores The Social and Emotional State of Young Men in America
10 Sept 2026
#164. Supporting Youth Adjusting to Adulthood While Close to Home
Rev. Shawn Davis joins Mark and Julianna to discuss ways congregations can support young people who are staying close to home following high school graduation.
Bio:
Pastor Shawn Davis is pastor at Praise Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after recently serving at St. Michael Lutheran in Fort Wayne. In his years in ministry he has worked in Young Adult Ministry, Missions, High School and Junior High Ministries. He has spent concentrated time helping Young Adults and their parents through seasons of transitions.
Resources:
YouthESource Website – youthesource.com
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