In this episode of Straight to the Heart, our host Rush Witt, talks with Mike McGarry about some of the friends and enemies of theologically-minded youth ministry, the importance of team-based ministry among students, and Mike’s advice to new, green youth ministry leaders.

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Timestamps:
1:33 - Welcome
2:47 - What's Your Story?
7:08 - Tell me about Youth Pastor Theologian
11:21 - How theological is youth ministry really?
16:19 - What's youth ministry like in a strong culture like Boston?
21:35 - What youth ministry misunderstandings do you see among adults?
33:15 - Are fun and games the enemies of theological youth ministry?
40:35 - The importance of team-based youth ministry
46:57 - Mike McGarry’s advice to brand new youth ministers
49:10 - Farewell