Zeal Yth Leader Podcast https://zealyth.podbean.com Podcast for the youth leaders of Zeal youth (Cambridge, ON) to help provide resources and training to set them up for success as they serve! Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:03:13 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Education:Self-Improvement 1440 episodic John-Mark Giancola John-Mark Giancola No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19862518/zeal_podcast_logo_2000_x_2000_px_actt2.png Zeal Yth Leader Podcast https://zealyth.podbean.com 144 144 Episode #5: What Students Are Really Saying - Student Survey Results: PART #1 Episode #5: What Students Are Really Saying - Student Survey Results: PART #1 https://zealyth.podbean.com/e/episode-5-what-students-are-really-saying-student-survey-results-part-1/ https://zealyth.podbean.com/e/episode-5-what-students-are-really-saying-student-survey-results-part-1/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:03:13 -0400 zealyth.podbean.com/fd819bc6-dd2d-3a28-8f88-a4579c8ec16e In this eye-opening episode, we unpack real answers from our recent youth group survey. What are students struggling with spiritually? What questions are they asking about God, faith, and life? From doubt and apathy to end times and heaven, our youth are wrestling with more than we often realize. Join us as we explore what it means to truly listen to the heartbeat of our students and lead from a place of understanding.

]]> In this eye-opening episode, we unpack real answers from our recent youth group survey. What are students struggling with spiritually? What questions are they asking about God, faith, and life? From doubt and apathy to end times and heaven, our youth are wrestling with more than we often realize. Join us as we explore what it means to truly listen to the heartbeat of our students and lead from a place of understanding.

]]> John-Mark Giancola false No 1013 5 full Episode #4: Layers Of Relationship - Building Trust That Lasts Episode #4: Layers Of Relationship - Building Trust That Lasts https://zealyth.podbean.com/e/episode-4-layers-of-relationship-building-trust-that-lasts/ https://zealyth.podbean.com/e/episode-4-layers-of-relationship-building-trust-that-lasts/#comments Mon, 05 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 zealyth.podbean.com/67e7d28b-a89d-3bbb-aaa6-6f990c6cccad In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most foundational—and often misunderstood—aspects of youth ministry: building real, lasting relationships with students.

Relationships don't happen overnight. They take time, trust, and intentionality. Join us as we walk through the 6 Layers of Relationship, from first impressions to deep, Christ-centered connection.

Whether you're new to youth ministry or a seasoned leader in the trenches, this episode will refocus your heart on the deep work that really matters. Let’s build something that lasts.

]]> In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most foundational—and often misunderstood—aspects of youth ministry: building real, lasting relationships with students.

Relationships don't happen overnight. They take time, trust, and intentionality. Join us as we walk through the 6 Layers of Relationship, from first impressions to deep, Christ-centered connection.

Whether you're new to youth ministry or a seasoned leader in the trenches, this episode will refocus your heart on the deep work that really matters. Let’s build something that lasts.

]]> John-Mark Giancola false No 527 4 full Episode #3: Dealing With Conflict In Youth Ministry Episode #3: Dealing With Conflict In Youth Ministry https://zealyth.podbean.com/e/episode-3-dealing-with-conflict-in-youth-ministry/ https://zealyth.podbean.com/e/episode-3-dealing-with-conflict-in-youth-ministry/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:53:22 -0400 zealyth.podbean.com/c0ee36c5-3f26-3973-8bd5-260c1f7fefa9 Conflict in youth ministry is unavoidable — but it’s not a sign you’re failing. In today’s episode, we’ll explore why conflict happens, how to reframe it, and how to lead students through it with grace and wisdom. Learn practical tools for diffusing tension, protecting a healthy culture, and fostering real transformation - not just behaviour management. Based on Biblical principles like Matthew 5 and Romans 12, this conversation will equip you to step confidently into the role of a peacemaker.

Whether you're a seasoned youth leader or just starting out, this episode will encourage you: Conflict is not the enemy — mishandling it is. Let's learn to lead better together!

]]> Conflict in youth ministry is unavoidable — but it’s not a sign you’re failing. In today’s episode, we’ll explore why conflict happens, how to reframe it, and how to lead students through it with grace and wisdom. Learn practical tools for diffusing tension, protecting a healthy culture, and fostering real transformation - not just behaviour management. Based on Biblical principles like Matthew 5 and Romans 12, this conversation will equip you to step confidently into the role of a peacemaker.

Whether you're a seasoned youth leader or just starting out, this episode will encourage you: Conflict is not the enemy — mishandling it is. Let's learn to lead better together!

]]> John-Mark Giancola false No 871 3 full Episode #2: How To Have Strong First Interaction With Students Episode #2: How To Have Strong First Interaction With Students https://zealyth.podbean.com/e/how-to-have-strong-first-interaction-with-students/ https://zealyth.podbean.com/e/how-to-have-strong-first-interaction-with-students/#comments Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:50:00 -0500 zealyth.podbean.com/82f6a5d0-03b9-30a7-813b-2e52f6c5fb87 This episode is designed to give you some practical tips on having strong first interactions with students that are new to you!  We can stress ourselves out with what to say, and that holds us back from interacting with people we don't know. This podcast episode will give you communication tips that you can apply today to help make talking to new students less intimidating!

]]> This episode is designed to give you some practical tips on having strong first interactions with students that are new to you! 

We can stress ourselves out with what to say, and that holds us back from interacting with people we don't know. This podcast episode will give you communication tips that you can apply today to help make talking to new students less intimidating!

]]> John-Mark Giancola false No 874 2 full Episode #1 - The WHY & WIN of This Podcast! Episode #1 - The WHY & WIN of This Podcast! https://zealyth.podbean.com/e/episode-1-the-why-win-of-this-podcast/ https://zealyth.podbean.com/e/episode-1-the-why-win-of-this-podcast/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:59:37 -0500 zealyth.podbean.com/85bf639c-c30b-3054-ba7a-1bd4e70239dc Episode #1: the WHY and WIN behind this podcast! 

We are excited to launch this resource and hope it helps you feel prepared and equipped to serve in your role effectively. 

 

Listen for the takeaway at the end of this first short episode, and let us know what you'd like us to cover moving forward!

]]> Episode #1: the WHY and WIN behind this podcast! 

We are excited to launch this resource and hope it helps you feel prepared and equipped to serve in your role effectively. 

 

Listen for the takeaway at the end of this first short episode, and let us know what you'd like us to cover moving forward!

]]> Episode #1: the WHY and WIN behind this podcast!  We are excited to launch this resource and hope it helps you feel prepared and equipped to serve in your role effectively.  Listen for the takeaway at the end of this first short episode, and let us know what you’d like us to cover moving forward! John-Mark Giancola false No 221 1 trailer