The YDisciple Podcast
A podcast exploring the shifting landscape of youth culture and what it means to walk with young people in faith today. Hear honest conversations, fresh ideas, and real stories from ministry leaders in the trenches — as we learn, lead, and stay curious together.
Displaying items 1-10 of 44 in total of The YDisciple Podcast with the tag "youth discipleship".
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EP43: 5 Ways to Start Your Ministry Year Well
October 5th, 2026 | 24 mins 43 secs
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The start of a new ministry year can feel like a sprint. In this episode, Pete and Annie share five practical ways to begin the year well: safeguard your prayer, schedule margin, look ahead, breathe, and prioritize relationships. Because healthy ministry isn't just about getting things done—it's about staying close to Jesus and making space for the people you're called to serve.
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EP42: Inspire, Inquire, Invite, and Invest with Sr Karolyn Nunes and Eve Anders of the FSGM
September 28th, 2026 | 31 mins 38 secs
accompaniment in ministry, annie grandell, catholic conversion, catholic discipleship podcast, catholic discipleship resources, catholic evangelization, catholic leaders, catholic ministry training, catholic podcast, catholic youth formation, catholic youth ministry, conversion stories, discipleship training, evangelization, evangelization stories, faith formation, how to accompany teens, how to evangelize, ministry calling, ministry inspiration, ministry leadership, missionary discipleship, parish ministry, pete burds, teen ministry, why are you here, ydisciple, ydisciple podcast, youth discipleship, youth minister tips, youth ministry podcast, youth ministry resources
What if vocation discernment isn't about getting young people to figure out their future—but teaching them how to listen to Jesus?
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EP41: I Hated YDisciple… with Lauren Riggs
September 21st, 2026 | 28 mins 42 secs
accompaniment in ministry, annie grandell, catholic conversion, catholic discipleship podcast, catholic discipleship resources, catholic evangelization, catholic leaders, catholic ministry training, catholic podcast, catholic youth formation, catholic youth ministry, conversion stories, discipleship training, evangelization, evangelization stories, faith formation, how to accompany teens, how to evangelize, ministry calling, ministry inspiration, ministry leadership, missionary discipleship, parish ministry, pete burds, teen ministry, why are you here, ydisciple, ydisciple podcast, youth discipleship, youth minister tips, youth ministry podcast, youth ministry resources
Lauren Riggs went from a teenager who “hated YDisciple” to a mentor who discovered the power of relational discipleship. In this episode, she joins Pete and Annie to talk about slowing down, empowering young people, and letting relationships—not the guide—shape the small group experience.
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EP40: What If the Thing That Drains You Is Someone Else’s Gift? Discovering Working Genius
September 14th, 2026 | 31 mins 41 secs
accompaniment in ministry, annie grandell, catholic conversion, catholic discipleship podcast, catholic discipleship resources, catholic evangelization, catholic leaders, catholic ministry training, catholic podcast, catholic youth formation, catholic youth ministry, conversion stories, discipleship training, evangelization, evangelization stories, faith formation, how to accompany teens, how to evangelize, ministry calling, ministry inspiration, ministry leadership, missionary discipleship, parish ministry, pete burds, teen ministry, why are you here, ydisciple, ydisciple podcast, youth discipleship, youth minister tips, youth ministry podcast, youth ministry resources
In this episode, Pete Burds and Annie Grandell explore Patrick Lencioni’s Working Genius framework and what it can teach ministry leaders about their strengths, frustrations, and team dynamics. They unpack the six working geniuses and discuss how recognizing the gifts of others can help build healthier teams, share the work of ministry, and create greater joy in serving.
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EP39: When Ministry and Marriage Collide
September 7th, 2026 | 35 mins 32 secs
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Pete and Annie invite their spouses, Emily and Jason, onto the podcast for an honest conversation about marriage and ministry. They discuss the challenges of balancing family life with ministry, the importance of boundaries and expectations, avoiding ministry becoming your identity, and what it means for a family to embrace a shared call.
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EP38: The Ordinary Man Behind an Extraordinary Pope
August 31st, 2026 | 21 mins 36 secs
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In this episode, Pete Burds and Annie Grandell explore the incredible story of Jan Tyranowski, the ordinary tailor whose small-group discipleship helped shape the life of St. John Paul II. His story reveals the power of simple, relational discipleship—and reminds ministry leaders that they may never see the full impact of the people they faithfully invest in.
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EP37: Myths in Youth Ministry (Part 3)
August 24th, 2026 | 24 mins 6 secs
accompaniment in ministry, annie grandell, catholic conversion, catholic discipleship podcast, catholic discipleship resources, catholic evangelization, catholic leaders, catholic ministry training, catholic podcast, catholic youth formation, catholic youth ministry, conversion stories, discipleship training, evangelization, evangelization stories, faith formation, how to accompany teens, how to evangelize, ministry calling, ministry inspiration, ministry leadership, missionary discipleship, parish ministry, pete burds, teen ministry, why are you here, ydisciple, ydisciple podcast, youth discipleship, youth minister tips, youth ministry podcast, youth ministry resources
What assumptions might be limiting your ministry? Annie Grandell and Pete Burds debunk four common myths in youth ministry, challenging leaders to move beyond bigger programs and better curriculum and instead focus on what truly transforms lives: relationships, trust, and intentional discipleship.
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EP36: Work-Life Balance is Possible in Ministry with Bobby Moren
August 17th, 2026 | 34 mins 23 secs
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Does growing your ministry have to mean sacrificing your family life? Bobby Moren shares how empowering adult leaders, embracing small groups, and rightly ordering his priorities helped him reach more students while finding greater peace, balance, and joy in ministry.
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EP35: Stop Watching Videos
August 10th, 2026 | 23 mins 30 secs
accompaniment in ministry, annie grandell, catholic conversion, catholic discipleship podcast, catholic discipleship resources, catholic evangelization, catholic leaders, catholic ministry training, catholic podcast, catholic youth formation, catholic youth ministry, conversion stories, discipleship training, evangelization, evangelization stories, faith formation, how to accompany teens, how to evangelize, ministry calling, ministry inspiration, ministry leadership, missionary discipleship, parish ministry, pete burds, teen ministry, why are you here, ydisciple, ydisciple podcast, youth discipleship, youth minister tips, youth ministry podcast, youth ministry resources
Should youth ministers stop using videos? Not exactly—but they should remember that videos are tools, not discipleship itself. Annie Grandell and Pete Burds explore how to move beyond screens and create small groups where relationships, Scripture, prayer, and real conversations help young people grow in faith.
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EP34: When Faith Becomes Action
August 3rd, 2026 | 25 mins 25 secs
accompaniment in ministry, annie grandell, catholic conversion, catholic discipleship podcast, catholic discipleship resources, catholic evangelization, catholic leaders, catholic ministry training, catholic podcast, catholic youth formation, catholic youth ministry, conversion stories, discipleship training, evangelization, evangelization stories, faith formation, how to accompany teens, how to evangelize, ministry calling, ministry inspiration, ministry leadership, missionary discipleship, parish ministry, pete burds, teen ministry, why are you here, ydisciple, ydisciple podcast, youth discipleship, youth minister tips, youth ministry podcast, youth ministry resources
Discipleship doesn't end when the discussion is over. Annie Grandell and Pete Burds explore why serving together helps young people deepen their faith, strengthen relationships, and discover that following Jesus means loving both God and neighbor in practical, life-changing ways.