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This is the last in my series of The Ten Excuses Youth Pastor Make (And How They're Killing Your Youth Ministry). Let me be clear, we cannot and should not attempt to do ministry without prayer. What I am advocating for is that we pray as we go, take action in real time, and go until God says stop. Check out what I suggest we do to kill this excuse. Sign up for the Fresh Impact newsletter http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

Almost to the end of the Excuses series. This is Excuse #9, It's Not Perfect. Are you holding back the imperfect because of critics? Then you're robbing us of your best stuff. Listen how to overcome this excuse and launch your imperfection to the Glory of God. You could win a $25 Amazon Gift Card, just head over to iTunes and leave some stars and a review and I will read the winners review this Friday. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/launching-the-imperfect-to-the-glory-of-god/id1071146493?i=1000382869446&mt=2

Are you thinking about quitting? Don't just yet. There are a few things you may still have a few things to learn. Quitting is the easy way out and an excuse that stunts our growth. Don't forget to leave a few stars and a review. Sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

Fear can be real, but most often it's founded on false ideas. Its becomes a great excuse to not try something new or put ourselves out there. In this episode I take about why fear is a lame excuse how to overcome the fear that's holding you back. To get the notes for the podcast, sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

Should I work harder or smarter? Both. We've leaving a lot undone, and making a smaller impact because we don't put the extra effort into an event, message, or bible study. In this episode I talk about how and why you should change that.

Do you want real power in the ministry? You won't get it by fighting for it, you'll get it by serving others.. In today's episode I break down some thoughts from the book The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence Kindle Edition by Dacher Keltner. You can grab his book here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017SCQLEQ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 You can sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter here to get the notes http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

Have you ever said, "I don;t have time." We all have, but what we were really trying was, "I am so busy with trivial things, I dint have time for important things." Today I share a few thoughts about Youth Ministry and Time Management and how to squeeze the most our of your day.

Today I explore how to have a healthy self image in youth ministry. It's tough to maintain a healthy self image when everyone wants something different from you and we are only good at half at what they are asking for. How do cope? Join me for the answers? Support the work I do in supporting other youth workers patron.com/paulturner Sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter for the show notes http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

Today we tackle Excuse #2 But I Don't Have A Team. Not having a team is a great excuse to not attempt anything great, but it is also the starting blocks of building the team we desire. If you enjoy the episode, please consider stopping by and giving it five star and. review. Thanks in advance.

Excuses are assassins. They are sneaky, well trained, well armed assailants whose sole job is to kill your hopes and dreams. Now, what are you going to do about it? Follow me on Instagram to catch my one minute walk and talks Instagram.com/thedproject Follow me on Facebook to catch the longer talks (10-15 minutes) Facebook.com/paulwturner Read about the importance of defining the wins in ministry http://thediscipleproject.net/defining-the-wins-in-youth-work/

Every student ministry should do an end of the year review but many do not for fear of what might get said. To help with that process, ad take the sting out of criticism, I share the nine questions I asked my own students and the process I went through with them. I mentioned my new book Prepared For Impact you can by it here http://shop.thediscipleproject.net/Prepared-For-Impact-Youth-Leaders-Guide-To-Effective-Planning-084.htm You can sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter here http://thediscipleproject.net/the-fresh-impact-newsletter/

It happens to every youth pastor at some point. The youth ministry takes a downturn and you you are left struggling like a swimmer in a riptide. No fear, you can survive it because I have and I share about it in todays podcast. Synopsis 7 Insane Things Happening Right Now The Core: Swimming Parallel To The Tide Nerding Out: Luke Cage, Dance Off Videos, and Almost To 1,000 Moment of Motivation To get the full show notes head over to thediscipleproject.net and click on resources to sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter

In this episode: Strange Things People Say To Pastors 12 Questions To Ask Before You Launch(anything) Nerding Out - Bullet Journaling, the new book I'm reading, and fish tacos Motivation - Live well so you can experience this. To get the show notes, go to thediscipleproject.net and sign up for the Fresh Impact newsletter.

It's been a little while but in my defense I have been busy with missions trips, camps, and event night probably just like you. Here's the breakdown of the this episode 2 Stories From The Babylon Bee http://babylonbee.com The Four P's of Setting The Stage For Change (Subscribe to get the full notes at thediscipleproject.net/resources) Blog Post: You Can't Train It Out Of Them Or Into Them http://thediscipleproject.net/you-cant-train-it-out-of-them-or-into-them/ Nerding Out: Voltron: Legendary Defender https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXW1waqRCb0 Motivation: Kids Loved Him https://www.buzzfeed.com/talalansari/kids-loved-him-heres-what-we-know-about-philando-castile?utm_term=.vc0ZmedZk#.djjV3rZVw

12 Tweets About Breakfast https://www.buzzfeed.com/jimmydeanusa/tweets-about-breakfast-that-will-speak-to-every?utm_term=.ebZ3BxJ3e#.oaAw8yRwA Mark Plier Countdown Video Eating Cereal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ6GhluWb04 Matt Stonie Eating 2 Large Boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV7A6Kr7VMY The Core 12 Principles For Creating Extreme Ownership In Your Youth Ministry You can watch the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGBj2xAnqE8 Nerding Out Hero Clix Game http://heroclix.com/#axzz49bvxO1EM The Drop: The YouTube Music Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH0bx2wQzPI The Blitz: My Team Based, Community Building Outreach Program http://shop.thediscipleproject.net/Outreach_c8.htm Motivation: The Chewbacca Mom http://thediscipleproject.net/i-should-hate-the-chewbacca-mom-but-i-want-to-be-just-like-her/ Not subscribed? You can do that here https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-in-motion/id1071146493?mt=2 Don’t forget to leave a review

This episode is super long and I do not care. The value you are going to walk away with from this podcast is exceptional. Mark Nathan joins me to talk about Recruiting, Training, and Growing Your Team. He is a millennial, an entrepreneur, a movie buff, and knows his stuff. Mark and his family on Family Feud with his brother the Break Dancing Priest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj54Pst5Ieg Do not miss the extra show notes I send out through the Fresh Impact newsletter. Sign up by going here http://thediscipleproject.net/the-get-it-first-newsletter/ The Stockade Priciple (Paradox) http://www.ndoherty.com/stockdale-paradox/ To learn more about or to connect with Mark you can reach him at marknathan.me or To check out his forthcoming book The Delusion of Passion go to thedelusionofpassion.com

Do you have geeky kids in your youth ministry? I bet you do, you know how to minister to them? The way to this geeky kids heart was through games. In this episode I interview game designer Chris Weedin of Crucifiction Games and why games are so important to us as a ministry. If you want to see my top ten geeky games to play with students , sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter here http://thediscipleproject.net/the-get-it-first-newsletter/ Crucifiction Games http://www.crucifictiongames.com/index.htm Connect with Chris Weedin Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisWeedin Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/141414185884491/

If you are not developing student leaders you are more than likely working too hard and not see the results you want. Here are my keys to moving a kid from lost to leader in 90 days. Prince Prince's Holy Lust http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/24/opinion/sunday/princes-holy-lust.html?_r=0 5 Ways Prince's Faith Influenced His Music https://sojo.net/articles/5-ways-princes-faith-influenced-his-life-and-music Did Prince Know Jesus Christ http://www.charismanews.com/culture/56690-did-prince-know-jesus-christ 3 Keys To Developing Student Leaders Speed Gauging Spiritual Maturity Skill Building For more detailed notes, sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter on my website at thediscipleproject.net under Resources Nerding Out Hero Clix http://heroclix.com/#axzz472Z8ZKC1 Escape From New York Comic http://www.boom-studios.com/series/title?series_id=1399&name=Escape+From+New+York Motivation Be on the look-out for an anthology of Mason's work in my store at shop.thediscipleproject.net

Today I share some thoughts about the story God is writing in me and how I'm trading in the rules for the narrative of God's redemptive story. Sign up for the Fresh Impact Newsletter for the bonus goodies http://thediscipleproject.net/the-get-it-first-newsletter/ 12 Genius Tips For Indecisive People http://www.buzzfeed.com/discoverstudentloans/genius-tips-for-totally-indecisive-people?utm_term=.tyww9jDnn#.arPnqj811 Rogue One Teaser Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg The Buddy Bench http://mashable.com/2016/03/30/buddy-bench-school/#mLOQXtHvd5qG