Youth Pastor Theologian believes that youth ministry is theological ministry. That’s why each episode features a conversation at the intersection of youth ministry and theological reflection. We want to help youth workers make disciples who endure and offer practical advice about what that type of ministry looks like. Cohosted by Mike McGarry and John Gardner, each episode is filled with decades of youth ministry experience and plenty of laugher. Visit youthpastortheologian.com to learn more ...
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The Viking Coaches Corner originates out of Lake Odessa, Michigan. Join the voice of the Lakewood Vikings, Kurt Ackerson, as he sits down with our sports teams and gets the latest from coaches and athletes. This podcast is recorded at Buddy's on the Beach located at 1223 Lakeview Dr., Lake Odessa, MI. We will be meeting every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. to record the next session. Come join us as we talk sports with coaches and players. We hope you enjoy the podcast.
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Thanos to Theos is a podcast for youth and student workers committed to reaching teenagers with the Gospel, featuring conversations ranging from comics and culture to theology and ministry. Join us as we discuss our efforts to contextualize the gospel and sound doctrine to youth culture and family lives of our students. Thanos to Theos is hosted by Clark Fobes, Mike McGarry and Kevin Yi. The podcast is a part of the Rooted Family of Podcasts.
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111: Risky Youth Ministry & Ministry to Students with Disabilities
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In this episode, Mike McGarry and John Gardner discuss the biblical theology of safety and risk in youth ministry. They explore the balance between ensuring safety and encouraging healthy risk-taking among youth. The conversation also touches on the role of parents, the significance of failure in discipleship, and practical safety measures for yout…
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Episode 6 - Another win for LHS and special guest, Michael Goodemoot.
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Send us a comment Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. This week Kurt sits down with Varsity Head Football Coach, Tim Swore and special guest, Michael Goodemoot. They take a look back on the victory over Eaton Rapids and what's ahead at Portland. This week the Vikings will be facing off in an AWAY game against Portland High School on Frida…
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Episode 5 - Coach Tim Swore sits down with brothers, Hollis and Bryer Poll
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Send us a comment Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. This week Kurt is out on assignment with the Lady Vikes golf team and so Varsity Head Football Coach Tim Swore welcomes brothers Hollis (12th) and Bryer (10th) Poll to the show. This week the Vikings face off AWAY against Eaton Rapids on Friday, September 19 at 7 pm. Come out and suppo…
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110: Navigating Doubt and Deconstruction & Should we have Parents as Volunteers?
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In this episode of the Youth Pastor Theologian podcast, Mike McGarry and John Gardner discuss the complexities of doubt and deconstruction in youth ministry. They delve into how to navigate students' doubts in a way that fosters faith rather than leading to apostasy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the different types of…
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WONZ 335 – John Gaertner and the Avro 504K
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Guest: John Gaertner Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 14th of September 2025 Published: 14th of September 2025 Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes, 58 seconds John Gaertner has had a long career and life in aviation, working as a research assistant for the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air and Space Museum, as an airline clerk for TWA, and as the curator o…
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Episode 4 - Viking victory over Benton Harbor fills the sails for Friday’s game against Charlotte.
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Send us a comment Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. Kurt sits down with Head Coach Tim Swore and welcomes JV Head Coach, Nick Rodriguez and also Lakewood senior, Carter Stewart to the panel. This week they discuss last weeks victory over Benton Harbor and discuss preparation for Friday’s game with Charlotte. This week the Vikings face o…
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WONZ 334 – Mike Murray and RAF King’s Cliffe
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Guest: Mike Murray Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 6th of September 2025 Published: 7th of September 2025 Duration: 2 hour 11 minutes, 57 seconds Mike Murray is one of the founders of the King’s Cliffe Airfield Museum. RAF King’s Cliffe was a wartime Air Force station in Northamptonshire. It is located 19 kms west of Peterborough, and lies between th…
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Episode 3 - A look back on Godwin Heights. Prep on Benton Harbor. And meet Coach Johns and Senior, Brady Makley.
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Send us a comment Welcome to the Viking Coaches Corner Podcast. Kurt sits down with Lakewood's head football Coach Tim Swore, Coach Tim Johns, and Lakewood senior, Brady Makley and breaks down last week’s game with Godwin Heights. They also discuss prep for Friday’s game with Benton Harbor and how to persevere when things get tough. The Vikings fac…
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Episode 2 - Pregame for Godwin Heights and special guests, Coach Randall Hager and senior, Gavin McGarry.
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Send us a comment Welcome back to the Viking Coaches Corner for episode two. Our hosts, Kurt Ackerson and Coach Swore, sit down with special guests Coach Randall Hager and senior Gavin McGarry. Today’s discussion focuses on talking about preseason prep and the run up to Thursday nights game against Godwin Heights at home (7 pm). This podcast was re…
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Making History - Intro to the Podcast and hosts - Kurt Ackerson and Coach Tim Swore
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Send us a comment Welcome to the first ever Lakewood Vikings Coaches Corner podcast with your host and voice of the Lakewood Vikings, Kurt Ackerson. Kurt will be sitting down with Lakewood's head football coach, Tim Swore and will be talking about preseason prep, show goals, Coach Swore's background, and even Emmy Awards. It's a show that you won't…
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WONZ 333 – Matt Wilcock and the Gnat
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Guest: Matt Wilcock Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 17th of August 2025 Published: 19th of August 2025 Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes, 43 seconds Matt Wilcock was born and bred in Hamilton, New Zealand, but he moved as a child to Edmonton, Alberta, in Canada. Having a lifelong interest in aviation, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, where he learn…
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Guest: Squadron Leader John Barry (Retired) Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 11th of August2025 Published: 13th of August 2025 Duration: 1 hour 1 minutes, 39 seconds John Barry was born and bred in Wanganui. Upon leaving school he went to the Teacher Training School, and planned on a career as a school teacher. But while he was training as a teacher, …
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Guest: Simon “Kermit” Rea Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 6th of August2025 Published: 7th of August 2025 Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes, 57 seconds Simon Rea grew up in Hawera, New Zealand, as an aviation enthusiast. When he left school, he did a little bit of flying with the Hawera Aero Club, before he joined the RNZAF as a pilot. He trained at Ohakea…
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Guests: Sjeord “Chewy” Bakker, Tony “Chipps” Chippendale, Keith “Buck” Harrison, John Lanham, Paul McSweeny, Rene “Red” Redmond. Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 20th of July 2025 Published: 23rd of July 2025 Duration: 1 hour 39 minutes, 21 seconds In this episode Dave Homewood chats with six ex-RNZAF members who were involved in the restoration and o…
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Guest: Ian Quinn Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 13th of July 2025 Published: 14th of July 2025 Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes, 55 seconds In this episode Dave Homewood chats with Ian Quinn, aka ‘chinapilot’ on the Wings Over New Zealand Forum – https://rnzaf.proboards.com Ian started his aviation career volunteering as a schoolboy at the Wellington Aer…
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109: Cell Phones in Youth Group & Partnering with other Youth Groups
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In this episode of the Youth Pastor Theologian podcast, hosts Mike McGarry and John Gardner tackle two significant listener questions. The first question revolves around cell phone usage in youth ministry, particularly during retreats and camps. The second question addresses the benefits and challenges of partnering with other youth ministries in y…
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Guest: Martin Hedley Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 2nd of March 2025 Published: 27th of June 2025 Duration: 32 minutes, 38 seconds In this episode we hear the final presentation given at the WONZ 20th Anniversary Forum Meet at Ardmore. The presenter is Martin Hedley, foreman at Pioneer Aero Ltd., the warbird restoration company at Ardmore. And he i…
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108: The Image of God and Youth Ministry, a preview of Mike's new book
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In this episode of the Youth Pastor Theologian podcast, Mike McGarry and John Gardner explore the concept of being created in the image of God and its implications for youth ministry. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding our identity as image bearers of God and how this shapes the way we disciple youth into Christian maturity…
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107: Using Curriculum Well & Managing "Other Duties as Assigned"
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In this episode of the Youth Pastor Theologian podcast, Mike McGarry and John Gardner discuss the how and when to use curriculum in youth ministry. They share what to look for, how to support your volunteers who are teaching curriculum, and then move on to answer a listener-question about how to focus on youth ministry while fulfilling "other dutie…
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Guest: Phillip Harrall AFC, MPhil, FRAeS Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 23rd of February 2025 Published: 15th of June 2025 Duration: 41 minute, 36 seconds In this episode we hear an edited down presentation given at the WONZ 20th Anniversary Forum Meet at Wigram by Phillip Harrall, a former Royal Navy Observer. Phillip was born in New Zealand but hi…
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In this episode, Mike McGarry and John Gardner discuss essential advice for first-time youth workers, each focusing on five key things to avoid in youth ministry. The conversation provides practical insights and encouragement for new youth leaders navigating their roles. Send your question to Mike and John for the podcast here, and make sure to tel…
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Guest: Bob McGarry Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 23rd of February 2025 Published: 8th of June 2025 Duration: 58 minutes, 19 seconds In this episode we hear a presentation given at the WONZ 20th Anniversary Forum Meet at Wigram by licensed aeronautical engineer Bob McGarry. He talks about his career in aviation, which included the RNZAF, and working…
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105: Youth Ministry as Catechesis & the YPT Curriculum!
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In this episode of the Youth Pastor Theologian podcast, Mike McGarry and John Gardner explore the significance of catechesis in youth ministry, emphasizing its relational nature and the importance of intentional discipleship. They discuss the need for a structured approach to teaching that considers the different stages of spiritual maturity among …
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104: Asking Good Questions, Chat GPT, Engaging Students with Scripture
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In this episode, Mike McGarry and John Gardner discuss the intersection of youth ministry and theology, focusing on the importance of asking good questions that engage students in meaningful conversations. Discussing good and bad questions leads into a conversation about whether or not youth workers should use ChatGPT. The discussion also highlight…
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Guest: Anthony Galbraith and Stephen Carruthers Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 23rd of February 2025 Published: 23rd of May 2025 Duration: 48 minutes, 34 seconds In this episode recorded at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, during the WONZ 20th Anniversary Forum Meet held there on the 23rd of February 2025, we hear from Anthony Galbraith and Step…
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103: Student Leadership, Book Recommendations, & Time Wasters
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In this episode of the Youth Pastor Theologian Podcast, hosts Mike McGarry and John Gardner explore the concept of student leadership within youth ministry. They discuss whether all students should be considered leaders, the importance of defining leadership, and how personality traits influence leadership roles. The conversation also touches on em…
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WONZ 324 – Chris Newey on The First Flight
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Guest: Chris Newey Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 2nd of March 2025 Published: 19th of May 2025 Duration: 47 minutes, 23 seconds In this episode we hear a presentation given by Chris Newey, who talks about his latest book The First Flight – The Origins of the New Zealand Bomber Squadron. The book covers the New Zealand Government’s purchase [...]…
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