YPLIFE: Recent Episodes
William Davis
Today's episode is for teenagers from teenagers. I asked the teenagers who are graduating from High School from our church what they would tell their younger selves, and this was their advice.
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Have you ever wondered why your teenagers are not surrendering? Do you pray for them, but they dont seem to surrender to the Lord? Maybe they are more surrendered than you think.
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How To Train Jerks! A jerk is someone who is a contemptibly obnoxious person. The last thing you want for your teenagers is for them to be Jerks. So what are you doing to train jerks?
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No matter who you are, even the manliest men can get overwhelmed at times just ask Elijah. The problem is not being overwhelmed, it's what you do when you're overwhelmed. Find out how to overcome by listening
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Calipari - Big news! Well at least around our neck of the woods. What really happened to Cal and how can it affect your ministry?
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It seems like every day in the news media somewhere that a teacher, mentor, or youth leader is getting arrested for some kind of abuse to teenagers.
Here is how to have a Youth Ministry without Adultery or Abuse!
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"Your youth group should be sanctified but it doesn't have to be mummified!"
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Sometimes it seems like you hit a big points on the first swing, but then the ball falls right through the flippers. The way you get the most points is by just keeping the ball in play!
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Sometimes your teens aren't who they need to be, but what can you as a YP do?
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There are many times that discipline has to happen. Some discipline is for small things and some for big things. Discipline is hard, but must be done. Here are some helps for the difficult situations of disciplines.
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Looking back at 2023? Trying to reevaluate what more you could have done?
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Have you ever tried to get your youth pastor a gift and didnt know what to get him? Then listen to this list of great ideas to get your YP!
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There is one thing every YP has whether you are talented, untalented, funny, witty, good with games, etc. It doesn't matter who you are every YP has this and every teenager needs it!
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There are some things every YP Must have to be an effective YP!
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There are so many wars and rumors of wars in the world today, and no I am not asking you to join the military and fight, but I am going to help you with some wars that are worth waging!
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Have you ever had one of those scary situations? I mean the ones where you are fearful and unsure. Check out today's podcast about some scary situations for a YP.
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Ever have a kid who just seems dead? I don't mean literally - I mean he just seems disinterested with church, distracted, falling away, etc. YP that boy AIN'T DEAD!
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Yur job can be a difficult one as a YP, but do we make our job harder than it is - when God has told us to fill the water pots!
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October is normally right in the middle of every churches Fall Programs, and every year we have what we call October Outreach! We take our teenagers out Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday out soulwinning!
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Have you ever lost a student in your youth department? It hurts. It's tough on the teens. Here is what to do when you lose one.
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Some times we think our teenagers are not listening because they don't respond all the time, but your teenagers are listening!
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Youth pastors are notorious for living in the hype and excitement, but not staying during the "regular" routine.
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Summer is here and that means camp season! There are so many important things about camp that your teenagers need!
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Vacations are starting and everyone needs a vacation time, but do you do it the right way?
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One thing that is hard to break is a bad habit, and here are some bad habits that YOUTH PASTORS need to break!
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Just because its summer and regular schedules are shifted and changed doesnt mean that you need to disconnect - quite the opposite your teens need you to stay connected in many areas!
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Graduates have so much going on in their life! There are so many decisions to be made, so here is some good guidance for every graduate.
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How To Lose And Come Out A Winner! Sometimes we lose but how do you turn that loss into a win.
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Making decisions is something that we do every day, but are you making the right decision?
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Have you ever wanted to take your youth department on a missions trip? Well now you can! Find out how to go and plan a missions trip.
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What the Bible says about finding and being a good thing - a wife!
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We have been working on some awesome things to add to YPLife this year, and we are excited to let you know some of the things that we are planning on adding this year!
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Every youth worker and Youth Pastor strives to be the best they can be for their youth group, but let me tell you about the world's best youth worker.
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In life you will be treated unfairly. There is nothing that you and I can do about that, but there is a way we should bear unfair treatment!
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Every Christian longs for a Revival in our hearts, youth departments, churches, and nation: but what is Revival and what are results of a real revival?
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There are voices everywhere calling on your attention. They are influencing you even though you may not realize it. So here are some ways to discern and decide your influencers.
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Most people just show up to a youth conference waiting for the youth conference
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Whether we mean to or not there are some times that we lie to our teenagers! You do not want your young people to doubt your honesty or integrity so here are four ways we lie to our teenagers.
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There are some times that we are supposed to be angry! We are not to be an angry man but we are to be angry in three areas
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Music is in every area of our lives from stores, to TV, to what we listen to. If you are struggling with bad music you can have victory.
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Ever have problems coming up with games? Tune in to find out some great places to get games.
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Welcome back to our first episode of the year! It is the New Year and that means new year's resolutions, and a look back at the past year! That is what I want to help you with today as you look back at last year's successes and failures to move on to a better new year!
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This week Brother Davis talks about making wise decisions. Every day we make hundreds of decisions, and often times we make decisions without God. Today I want to help you make Godly decisions in your life!
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Need help writing lessons for teens? Listen to this weeks episode where the YP helps you know how to write lessons for teens.
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Ever need games or wonder what games do Yes play - then listen to this episode!
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Special Guest Danny Ortiz tells how to have a teen soul winning program. This is essential to help your youth department grow to be better Christians!
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Fall is upon us and that means a lot of people have started fall programs. We are starting ours and I am challenging my teens to have an Awesome October Outreach. We are doing extra soulwinning the whole month of October! Check out how to have an October Outreach.
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We just finished the best car wash yet, and I want to share with you how to make your car wash fundraiser an amazing FUNDRASIER!!!
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Special Sermon from our Summer Youth Conference - SPLASH
The Peace of God (your Beach) is just in reach.
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The Devil is working overtime to get more and more Christians to quit serving God, but we are in the fourth quarter so now is not the time to quit!
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On the road with the voices of Revival and interviewed them on what during their teenage years made them decide to go to Bible College.
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Pride month is upon us, but how are Christians to respond to pride month?
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Many times in a youth department there is a slump in the summer, but you can make this summer a great summer in your youth department!
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Have you ever heard a sermon, then followed the preacher for a period of time and realized he was not who he said that he was. In today's broadcast we discuss preachers with hairy hands and lying lips!
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It's that time of year! A time of celebration and congratulations for teenagers who have finished High School. Many important decisions for those teens lives will be made, so here is some Guidance for the Graduates.
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Summer is almost upon us and that means camp season is just around the corner. Here are some tips from the YP on Teen camp!
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When we are serving the Lord we will face opposition from the Devil. There are five reasons that will cause you to want to quit!
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If you have served any amount of time there have been people, friends, young people that have pulled away from God. How do you continue to serve when people pull away?
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I have had many new teenagers join our youth group and the question of why we use the King James Version of the Bible always arises. Here is why I use the King James Bible
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So many times as YPs and Christians we get caught up in the mundaneness of life that we often miss many miracles happening around us all the time! It is easy to get distracted by being tired, doing the same thing over and over, or just growing cold that we lose sight of the miracles.
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The Final Four is upon us and whether you are a major sports fan or not you have probably watched or heard about the teams in the final four! All four teams are not really a shock that they are there because they are always there. They are faithful! No cinderellas or flashy teams just programs that have been there time and time again.
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Jesus made a distinction between followers and a disciple, so what are you?
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I love being a youth pastor and here are some reasons why!
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There can be many challenges and problems in youth ministry, so how do you handle those problems with parents?
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Ministry is people, but the youth ministry is definitely a people ministry!
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Youth Conferences are amazing. So many teenagers have made life changing decisions at a youth conference, but what are the determining factors for attending a youth conference.
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Here are some ways to help you read the Bible through in 2022
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While all KJV Bibles are good to use there are some KJV Bibles that will help teenagers grow more with easier cross references and study helps.
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Paul had a list of things he wanted to be brought to him, but he asked for one thing in particular,
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Christmas time is a busy time of year, and most people are spending enough money on traveling, gifts, food, etc. so here are 5 Easy, Affordable, and Fun activities to do this winter!
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This week I want to encourage you to "fall" in love with your youth group again! You ought to be thankful for your teenagers.
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The average amount of years a YP stays at one place is only an average of three years! I want to be in it for the long haul, and I want to tell you how to make it the long haul.
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We are to be a pattern of good works to the young generation. Brother Davis uses Paul as an illustration in his loving and leading Timothy!
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This week we have a special guest - Dr. John Hamblin. Brother Davis asks questions to brother Hamblin on a variety of topics designed specifically for young men in the ministry and young people!
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Brother Davis discusses the three lies that YPs tell!
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Who are your influencers? Who do you influence? Find out what three friends the YP needs!
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Every youth pastor wants to have a surge in the summer instead of a summer slump. This weeks podcast will help you have a Surge this Summer!
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There are three abilities that a YP must have to be a good YP. Tune in this week to find out what they are. PS its not athletic ability or personality.
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Games are a great thing to have in your youth group, but some overuse them and some never use them. So this weeks broadcast is about the philosophies behind our games!
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We are often guilty of getting visitors to church, but never following up. Follow-up is SOOOO important! Here are three fatal flaws that I have found in followups.
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Sunday School is one of the most important times for your youth group! So make it SUPER!!!
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Right now much of the nation is covered in snow and freezing temperatures. Here are some great ways to stay in touch on a snow day!
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With many revival meetings happening around the country, we want to talk about the remnants of revival!
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It is time to not just go back to normal, but back to better!
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Every week our teenagers go out soulwinning on Wednesdays after school. After which we have a special service just for them called POWER HOUR!
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While dealing with teenagers there are a lot of hard problems that you will face. Here are some helps to dealing with hard problems.
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Here are some things that a YP should have on his Prayer list
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You are wanted to be both DEAD AND ALIVE!
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It has been a weird year so its time for a fresh start.
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This is a controversial topic, but I would like to address it today on the podcast.
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This is a great way to connect the youth with the elderly folks at your church and is a lot of fun also.
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You will not want to miss this week's podcast about the danger of developing deceivers!
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This is a somber one, but I think it will help. It has helped me many times over the last 17 years. I think it is needed with many folks facing major issues in their families and churches.
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KYF stands for Kentucky Young Fundamentalists. These are the regional youth conferences that are hosted by one church in our state per month! They have been a huge success in many ways, so find out how they got started and how you can start them in your state.
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Growth is essential to the life of anything. If you're not growing then you're dying. Here are some biblical ways to grow your youth department.
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What does a YP need from the pastor? A YP needs more than pool noodles and a room to do his games in.
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Everyone needs help, and a YP is no exception. We have a great team in our youth department that makes every run like clock work. So how do you get help in your teen class?
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Sometimes it is hard to apologize, but we need to learn the proper way to apologize!!!
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Youth Rallies are amazing things for your teenagers, but putting them on can be challenging.
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DO your teenagers struggle with walking with God? Of course they do. All teenagers do, but you can help them as a YP with their walk with God.
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This week's special guest speaker is Evangelist Chris Dallas.
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TBH - a popular thing on social media today. Many use this to get likes and compliments on Social Media, but TBH is something we should live by as Christians.
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This weeks podcast will help you figure out what every teenager really wants from their youth pastor.
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Your teenagers need to hear about the mission field and the missionaries who surrendered their lives to reach the world. Find out what your teens can do for missions.
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The terms praise and worship have been hijacked by the liberal churches of our day to the place that when you hear those words all you think of is a rock concert. Praise and Worship are, however, things that true Christianity promotes.
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College is coming up for many teenagers who have graduated this year. It is part of your job as the YP to help them.
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Brand New YP?? Need some help? Then listen to this weeks Wednesdays with the YP.
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Ever just have one of those days? A day where nothing goes right and it seems like the Devil is attacking from every angle. Brother Davis talks about what to do on your worst day.
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Sometimes your prayer life gets stale and you have to get it restarted.
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This week Brother Davis teaches us how to learn from the Spider in the Bible
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What can you learn from the conies?
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We have learned valuable lessons about wisdom in our weaknesses, but what can a locust teach us?
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Brother Davis talks about finding the wisdom in your weaknesses.
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Some times it is hard to get teens to open up about many things. Here are some ways to help them talk.
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With the corona Virus hitting our nation hard, we need to be prayer filled Christians. This is what a YPs prayer list should look like.
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