Best Collegestudent Podcasts (2025)

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Save EDAD! 27:39

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Ep. 54 La Profesora turns the spotlight on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where a sweeping new budget proposal threatens to eliminate the Department of Educational Administration (EDAD)—the only department in the state dedicated to preparing educational leaders. Joined by Dra. Crystal Garcia, we unpack the personal and professional toll of fig…

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Running With Purpose and Endurance 7:12

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Youth ministry isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon. In this episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards unpacks the biblical call to run with endurance in ministry, drawing from Hebrews 12:1–2, Isaiah 40:31, and Matthew 11. Through personal stories from 35+ years in student ministry and the inspiring tale of Cliff Young—the 61-year-old farmer who shoc…

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Planting Seeds That Last: Why Your Youth Ministry Work Matters More Than You See 5:08

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Do you ever wonder if your work in youth ministry is making a difference? In this episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug reminds youth pastors, volunteers, and parents that every late-night prayer and every tear shed is planting eternal seeds—even when you don’t see the results right away. Drawing from Galatians 6:9 and 1 Corinthians 3:6–7, Doug sha…

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Ep 53 Ya Basta! 9:12

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Ep. 53 La Profesora discusses the urgent challenges facing Latinx/e and marginalized communities today. She shines a light on pressing issues such as the ongoing crisis in Palestine, the targeting of Black leaders and communities in major cities, and the troubling dismantling of DEI initiatives and social programs in higher education. With honesty …

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Greater Than Pro Athlete Bo Jackson 15:20

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Do you ever feel invisible in youth ministry—like your work with students doesn’t matter? Heaven sees you. And you are not alone. In this powerful episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards reminds youth pastors, volunteers, and parents that God’s angel armies are surrounding you as you fight for the hearts of the next generation. Drawing inspir…

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Holy Surprises: Seeing God at Work In Your Life Every Day 9:26

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What if God is working around you right now—and you’re just not seeing it? In this inspiring episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards explores the idea of “holy surprises”—unexpected moments that reveal God’s presence in our ordinary lives. From student mission trips to sidewalk encounters with friends who’ve survived the impossible, Doug show…

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Ministry in the Valley: Faith, Loss, and Legacy with Mark Fisher 40:37

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What do you do when ministry collides with real life—tragedy, grief, and the questions no textbook ever prepared you for? In this powerful episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards reconnects with Mark Fisher, one of his first Campus Life students, to explore some of the hardest lessons learned in youth ministry and beyond. From serving as a ch…

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Start Stopping: Breaking Fear, Comparison, and Burnout in Youth Ministry 12:41

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Are you running on empty in youth ministry? Stressed, comparing yourself to other churches, and wondering if you’re enough? It’s time to start stopping. In this episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards gets real about the pressures youth pastors, volunteers, and parents of students face—and the powerful freedom that comes when you stop trying …

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Think 300 Years Ahead: A Vision for Ministry That Lasts 8:23

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What if your vision for ministry is way too small? In this powerful episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards challenges you to break free from short-term thinking and start planning—not for the next 5 years, or even 50—but for the next 300 years. With inspiration from global missions, a major automotive company's long-term strategy, and the et…

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The Core of Who You Are: Building Integrity in Youth Ministry 16:43

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What happens when the pressure’s on, the critics are loud, and the easy thing to do is stay silent? In this powerful episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards dives deep into the question every youth pastor, ministry volunteer, and student leader must ask: “Who am I—really—when no one’s watching but God?” Through Scripture (Romans 12:2), person…

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4 Traits Every Unshakable Leader Needs: Humility, Empathy, Poise… and the One Most Forget 12:17

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What separates good leaders from great ones? It’s not charisma. It’s not popularity. It’s not even experience. In this deeply inspiring episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards unpacks the 4 leadership traits that every ministry leader, parent, and pastor needs to lead in today's chaotic world—and only one of them is commonly talked about in c…

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Don't Quit Today, QUIT TOMORROW: What Burnout and Spiritual Grit Teach Us About Not Giving Up 13:51

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Are you on the edge of burnout? Feeling overwhelmed by spiritual battles, lack of support, or sheer exhaustion? In this powerful episode of Youth Worker on Fire, host Doug Edwards draws unexpected inspiration from a Navy SEAL Team 6 operator, billionaire entrepreneurs, and everyday ministry struggles to share one unforgettable message: "Don’t quit …

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You’re Never Alone in Youth Ministry: Angels, Spiritual Warfare, and the Power of Showing Up 11:41

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Feeling overwhelmed in youth ministry? You're not alone—and you're not without help. In this powerful episode of Youth Worker On Fire, host Doug Edwards shares a moving voicemail from youth leader Jim Halstead, recounting an incredible story of near-death experiences, angelic encounters, and how God's presence can change everything—even when your p…

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You Were Not Meant To Do This Alone: The Hidden Team Behind Every Youth Worker 11:25

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Youth ministry isn’t meant to be done alone—especially in today’s world. In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards unpacks how building strong ministry teams, embracing spiritual support, and trusting God’s angel armies can transform how we lead and protect the next generation. You might feel like you’re carrying your ministry alone—but…

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THIS IS WAR: Why Youth Ministry and Parenting Is More Than Just Fun and Games 5:23

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It’s summer—students are piling onto buses, heading to camps and conferences that could change their lives forever. But while they chase freedom and fun, there’s a bigger battle happening behind the scenes. In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards reminds us that youth ministry isn’t just fun games and late-night pizza—it’s spiritual w…

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Too Good to Be True? What the Gospel Really Means for Broken People 11:35

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Do you or your students ever feel like the Gospel is just too good to be true? In this powerful episode, Doug Edwards shares a redemptive story of faith, transformation, and hope, inspired by the real-life testimony of Phil Robertson (Duck Dynasty). From stories of addiction, family dysfunction, and doubt, to the simple truth of salvation through J…

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Power to the Weak: Finding Strength When You’re Running on Empty 7:45

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Feeling burned out in ministry or your parenting life? This short, but powerful episode dives into Isaiah 40:29–31, reminding us that God gives power to the weak and strength to the exhausted. Host Doug Edwards reflects on the challenges of leadership, answered prayers, and the unseen impact of staying faithful. Plus, hear a behind-the-scenes story…

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How Bradley Blake Blends Faith, Family, Tech & Soccer to Build a Legacy of Impact 27:19

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From Student Ministry to Tech Leader & Soccer Devotional Author | Bradley Blake’s Inspiring Journey ⚽💻✝️ Meet Bradley Blake – once a passionate student in our youth ministry, now a dynamic IT expert and the author of the weekly Soccer Devotional 👉 https://soccerdevotion.com/ 🆕 You may remember his dad from Episode 257 – Clark Blake’s Story – now it…

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From Youth Pastor to Children's Author: The Inspiring Journey of David Forbes - The Golden King Chronicles 28:51

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What happens when a former youth pastor follows a divine calling to write stories for children? In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with David Forbes, a gifted musician, devoted father of three, and debut Christian fantasy author of "Spring of Deception" — the thrilling first book in The Golden King Chronicles. 👑✨ Once deep in theological st…

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Clark Blake - Recon Marine - Soldiers Remembering Heroes 28:35

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I was asked to watch the Memorial Day celebration in Washington, DC on saturday night. It was very moving and the stories of sacrifice and loss of loved ones for the sake of our Nation was sobering at the very least. I proceeded today on Memorial Day to watch another Memorial Day celebration of sacrifice at Arlington National Cemetery where the Pre…

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Greg Larson - The Salt Network 25:52

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THE SALT NETWORK's mission, goal, and objective is to plant churches in every major university city around the USA. Greg and Amy Larson are about as good a fit as it gets for this calling! Greg Larson was a Fellowship Of Christian Athletes full time missionary after 2 years in Major League Baseball. Greg met Amy, they married, and then were onto fu…

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MERCY and GRACE 10:29

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"...As far as East is from West..." (Psalm 103:12) That's how far God separates our sins from us. He gives us MERCY when we deserve punishment. He Gives us GRACE when we deserve to be chewed up and left in our misery... or worse. Billy's (one of my former youth students) story is a humbling one for a senior in high school. I hope his story helps yo…

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DRAFTING CHARACTER 13:45

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Character changes lives before talent. God will lift up the humble to confound the wise of this world. The old saying is this... "God does not choose the qualified, He qualifies the chosen." Even the National Football League (NFL) understands that great character trumps great skills. Listen in and find out how they identify this in the recent draft…

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253 Rain Day Play Day 12:13

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Rainy days can be challenging, but it's all in how we look at them. In this episode, I refer to Elijah praying 3 times, but instead he prayed 7 times in 1 Kings 18:43-46. Often we will pray once or twice for something and decide that God is not going to do what we asking. Jim Halstead (who has 2 interviews on this podcast), prayed for me and my min…

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252 Create With Passion 11:19

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You have a life license to Create! God created in advance good works for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). We are limited by our desire and trust that God is for us, not against us. The passion inside you can be nurtured or it can be crushed. You must decide! I spoke at a funeral for a 75 year old relative a few weeks ago. Then this week I heard a podcast…

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251 Easter Week 9:31

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Easter is our anchor! Easter is about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection is what distinguishes from everyone else. This season can be and should be a fun and exciting time for our students and family. Especially if we lead them and teach them well. _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You c…

Collegestudent Podcasts

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Latinx Intelligentsia

Dra. Michelle Espino Lira

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Youth Worker On Fire Podcast

Doug Edwards

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Save EDAD! 27:39

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Running With Purpose and Endurance 7:12

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Planting Seeds That Last: Why Your Youth Ministry Work Matters More Than You See 5:08

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Ep 53 Ya Basta! 9:12

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Greater Than Pro Athlete Bo Jackson 15:20

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Holy Surprises: Seeing God at Work In Your Life Every Day 9:26

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Ministry in the Valley: Faith, Loss, and Legacy with Mark Fisher 40:37

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Start Stopping: Breaking Fear, Comparison, and Burnout in Youth Ministry 12:41

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Think 300 Years Ahead: A Vision for Ministry That Lasts 8:23

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The Core of Who You Are: Building Integrity in Youth Ministry 16:43

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4 Traits Every Unshakable Leader Needs: Humility, Empathy, Poise… and the One Most Forget 12:17

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Don't Quit Today, QUIT TOMORROW: What Burnout and Spiritual Grit Teach Us About Not Giving Up 13:51

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You’re Never Alone in Youth Ministry: Angels, Spiritual Warfare, and the Power of Showing Up 11:41

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You Were Not Meant To Do This Alone: The Hidden Team Behind Every Youth Worker 11:25

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THIS IS WAR: Why Youth Ministry and Parenting Is More Than Just Fun and Games 5:23

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Too Good to Be True? What the Gospel Really Means for Broken People 11:35

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Power to the Weak: Finding Strength When You’re Running on Empty 7:45

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How Bradley Blake Blends Faith, Family, Tech & Soccer to Build a Legacy of Impact 27:19

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From Youth Pastor to Children's Author: The Inspiring Journey of David Forbes - The Golden King Chronicles 28:51

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Clark Blake - Recon Marine - Soldiers Remembering Heroes 28:35

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Greg Larson - The Salt Network 25:52

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MERCY and GRACE 10:29

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DRAFTING CHARACTER 13:45

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253 Rain Day Play Day 12:13

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252 Create With Passion 11:19

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251 Easter Week 9:31