• Revel in God | Philippians 4:4-5
    Dec 16 2024

    In this week's episode we explore how to hold on to God's promises and truth even when your feelings are telling you different.

    'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

    Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

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    10 mins
  • Keep trusting in his promises | Genesis 15:1-5
    Dec 9 2024

    In this week's episode Andy Castle thinks about how we can keep holding on to the promises of God even when nothing seems to change.

    'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

    Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

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    10 mins
  • Who are you investing in? | Philippians 1:1-6
    Nov 18 2024

    In this week's episode Andy Castle thinks about the long term opportunity of youthwork and how we need to be purposeful in thinking about how and who we are investing in.

    'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

    Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

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    9 mins
  • What's your plan to reach the disconnected? | Luke 15:4-7
    Nov 11 2024

    It is one thing to work with the young people who come to our groups but what is our plan to stay connected with those who chose to disconnect? That's this week's theme.

    'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

    Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

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    10 mins
  • The criteria for leadership | Philippians 4:9
    Oct 20 2024

    In this week's episode Andy Castle explores an important question that rarely gets asked when we build our youth teams.

    'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

    Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

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    10 mins
  • Following God's Plans | Zechariah 4:41-10
    Oct 13 2024

    How do you go about developing a new scheme or plan and how do you keep in step with the Lord in developing the plan? This is what Andy talks about in this week's episode.

    'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

    Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

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    11 mins
  • How to pass on the baton of faith | Psalm 145:4-7
    Oct 6 2024

    Many of us are concerned with how few young people attend our churches, but how can we make sure we are sharing our faith effectively with young people?

    'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

    Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

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    10 mins
  • Too busy to notice? | Genesis 18:1-5
    Sep 29 2024

    This week, Andy Castle thinks about the importance of giving yourself space and time so you can see what God is doing.

    'The Heart of a Youth Leader' is a weekly series, aimed at all those who work with children and young people in a church context. Each episode is presented by Andy Castle, CEO & Founder of Thrive Youth Ministries.

    You can also watch this episode on YouTube.

    Find out more at www.thriveym.org.uk

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    8 mins