A show designed to equip youth pastors and volunteers to build biblical, sustainable, and contextual youth ministries.
https://kylehoffsmith.com
Youth Ministry and The Vine
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Podcast Overview
A show designed to equip youth pastors and volunteers to build biblical, sustainable, and contextual youth ministries. https://kylehoffsmith.com
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Recent Episodes
July 6, 2026
Building Students Who Last Ft. Ben Marshall | Ep 8
<p>In Episode 8 of the Youth Ministry and the Vine Podcast, Kyle Hoffsmith sits down with Ben Marshall to discuss what makes youth ministry truly impactful. Together they explore student discipleship, teaching the Bible effectively, volunteer leadership, youth ministry structure, contextual ministry, retreats, small groups, and how churches can move beyond programs to genuine Gospel transformation.This conversation is packed with practical youth ministry insights for pastors, volunteers, church leaders, and parents. Topics include teaching students the Bible, building strong volunteer teams, engaging middle school and high school students differently, discipleship strategy, Gospel-centered youth ministry, spiritual growth, youth pastor leadership, and creating sustainable ministry cultures that help teenagers follow Jesus long-term.</p><p><br></p><p>Pre-Order the book: Youth Ministry and the Vine by Kyle Hoffsmith https://matthiasmedia.com/products/youth-ministry-and-the-vine?_pos=1&_sid=8dbda7ce0&_ss=rCoaching and resources by Kyle: http://www.kylehoffsmith.comContact Kyle: kyle@youthministryandthevine.com</p>
June 22, 2026
Outreach That ACTUALLY Reaches Out | Episode 7
<p>In this episode of Youth Ministry in the Vine, Pastor Kyle sits down with Jake and Stone — two former high school students who first came to church through outreach events like Fifth Quarter and are now serving in ministry themselves. Together, they unpack what it means to create outreach that actually reaches students, not just entertains them.This conversation explores practical youth ministry strategies including evangelism, student engagement, prayer, discipleship, outreach events, and building safe environments for teenagers. From free Chick-fil-A and volleyball tournaments to Bible studies and gospel conversations, this episode shows how God can use ordinary moments to transform lives. If you're a youth pastor, volunteer, church leader, or parent looking to build a biblical and sustainable youth ministry, this episode offers encouragement, practical insight, and real stories of life change.Pre-Order the book: Youth Ministry and the Vine by Kyle Hoffsmith https://matthiasmedia.com/products/youth-ministry-and-the-vine?_pos=1&_sid=8dbda7ce0&_ss=rCoaching and resources by Kyle: http://www.kylehoffsmith.comContact Kyle: kyle@youthministryandthevine.com</p>
June 8, 2026
Engage, Evangelize, Establish, Equip | Ep 6
<p>Helping students follow Jesus takes more than building fun events. In this episode of the Youth Ministry and the Vine Podcast, Kyle Hoffsmith and Josiah Rios unpack the four stages of healthy youth ministry: engage, evangelize, establish, and equip. They discuss how youth ministries can move beyond attractional programming and instead build contextual, disciple-making ministry focused on real students and real spiritual growth.The conversation explores practical outreach strategies, evangelism in student ministry, discipleship frameworks, volunteer leadership, Gospel clarity, and how churches can create sustainable ministry systems that actually develop mature followers of Jesus. This episode is packed with actionable insights for youth pastors, volunteers, church leaders, and student ministry teams seeking biblical and intentional ministry philosophy.</p><p><br></p><p>Pre-Order the book: Youth Ministry and the Vine by Kyle Hoffsmith https://matthiasmedia.com/products/youth-ministry-and-the-vine?_pos=1&_sid=8dbda7ce0&_ss=rCoaching and resources by Kyle: http://www.kylehoffsmith.comContact Kyle: kyle@youthministryandthevine.com</p>
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