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The Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU Podcast

The Word in Youth Ministry - A CPYU Podcast

By: Linda Oliver Kyle Hoffsmith Matt Beham
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A podcast by youth workers, for youth workers, from the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. The Word in Youth Ministry equips and encourages youth pastors to preach God's Word in their youth ministries and develop biblical literacy among teens.2021 Center for Parent/Youth Understanding Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Episode 103: "Knowing the Word and Making Disciples" with Peter Krol
    Mar 3 2026

    Kyle invites the President of campus ministry group Disciple Makers, Peter Krol, to discuss his book Knowable Word. They talk about biblical literacy and helping our kids realize they can read, study, and know God's Word. They discuss the importance of paying attention in English class so that we know language, how to approach text, and the basics of reading. Sometimes we have to realize students haven't been taught these things well and we might have to step back and teach the basics. They also talk about how to best leave our assumptions behind when approaching studying Scripture, and Peter offers a warning about premature application. They wrap up by discussing the OIA method of Observation, Interpretation, and Application.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 102: "Using The Apostles' Creed with Students" with Andrew Slay
    Feb 10 2026

    Kyle and fellow youth pastor Andrew Slay discuss using The Apostles' Creed in our youth ministries. Andrew lays out ways in which it can be helpful to use as a tool to help students understand the Bible better. He also explains how it can help answer some of the biggest questions that teens are facing in life.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 101: "Teaching Children about Identity" with Christina Fox
    Jan 27 2026

    Kyle Hoffsmith invites author Christina Fox on the podcast. They discuss the topic of teaching identity to children and why it's important to do so at a young age. They discuss her children's book "Who Are You?... A Little Book about Your Big Identity." Teaching children their true identity can help keep them from placing their worth and value in the wrong things as they grow up. They mention several passages of Scripture that are useful in helping us with biblical identity formation. An emphasis is put on Genesis 1 as a great place to start.

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    30 mins
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