In this episode, recorded live at the 306 Network Gathering, Will Dmytrow sits down with Hakeem Bradley from BibleProject to talk about how youth workers can help students engage Scripture in meaningful and compelling ways. Hakeem breaks down how understanding genre, embracing hard passages, and recognizing design patterns in Scripture can transform how students read the Bible. He also unpacks fresh ways to explain the biblical metanarrative using creation–decreation–recreation, and describes how biblical authors act like filmmakers, producers, and sculptors to help us see the big picture.

Whether you're preparing a sermon, leading a Bible study, or sitting one-on-one with a student, this conversation is packed with wisdom and encouragement for helping Gen Z encounter the beauty of the Bible.

Follow Hakeem on Instagram @hakeembradley1 or check out his blog at hakeembradley.com.

Have a question or want to dig deeper? You can email jeremy@youthworker.community.

Burnout is a common issue for both ministry leaders and volunteers. But there are surprisingly different facets of burnout and diagnosing the core issue takes some discernment and wisdom. Listen in as Steve Zacharias (Director of the Coalition) explains the issues of capacity, craving, or culture that can spark a burnout. He’ll also offer practical insights on how to address each one. The hope is that you’ll recognize the difference between being busy and feeling overwhelmed and to understand how unmet desires can fuel burnout. Whether you're leading a team or serving as a volunteer, Steve will share strategies to help you refuel and thrive.

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing jeremy@youthworker.community

In this episode, Jeremy chats with Kaitlyn Cey, director of Inspire Our Nation, a youth organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. Kaitlyn brings her expertise in education, pastoring, and youth leadership to the conversation, discussing how youth workers can navigate the overwhelming cultural issues facing students today. She emphasizes the importance of engaging students in thoughtful conversations while grounding them in the Scriptures. By using the vision, values, and priorities of the Kingdom of God, Kaitlyn shares how youth workers can guide students in processing current cultural issues and help them build a framework for decision-making that lasts a lifetime.

Find out more about Inspire Our Nation by heading to inspireournation.com and Kaitlyn directly at kaitlyncey.com.

If you have an account, you can also see her work featured on Rightnow Media.

Want to chat about youth ministry? Give us a shout by emailing jeremy@youthworker.community