Light-hearted Banter and Future Discussions

Tim and Tom chatted about the best books, podcasts, movies, and TV shows for your youth ministry, just like the title says. Full list of the resources mentioned down below.

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You can find the previous best books episode here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/98b383c0

AI made an episode summary for us:

Tom and Tim share their favourite books, podcasts, films, and shows to help you grow as a youth leader and better understand the teenage world. From theology for teens to stand-up comedy that sparks ministry reflection, there's something here for everyone. Perfect listening for your youth group break or whenever you need fresh inspiration.

📚 BOOKS & BOOK SERIES

• Little Black Books – Scott Petty
• Following Jesus When Life Feels Complicated – Chris Morphew
• Why Am I Feeling Like This? – David Murray
• Why Is My Teenager Feeling Like This? – David Murray
• 3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager – Kara Powell, Brad Griffin, Kristel Acevedo
• Faith Beyond Youth Group – Jen Bradbury, Brad Griffin, Heather Flies
• This Changes Everything – Jaquelle Crowe
• More to the Story – Jennifer M. Kvamme
• Knowing God's Truth – Jon Nielson
• Demons – Michael S. Heiser
• The Unseen Realm – Michael S. Heiser
• Sticky Faith – Kara Powell, Chap Clark
• Growing Young – Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, Brad Griffin
• Your Story (Key Findings) – Graham Stanton & Rowan Lewis
• The Art of Group Talk: Teenage Guys – Jeremy Zach, Tom Shefchunas and Brett Talley 
• The Art of Group Talk: Teenage Girls – Ashley Bohinc and Crystal Chiang
• A Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry – Michael McGarry
• Lead Them to Jesus – Mike McGarry

🎧 PODCASTS

• Youth Pastor Theologian – Mike McGarry
• Questions You're Not Asking – Tom French & Chris Morphew

🎬 FILMS, TV & VIDEO PROJECTS

• Eighth Grade (2018) – Directed by Bo Burnham
• James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome
• Inside Out 2 – Pixar
• Social Studies – Disney+
• Adolescence – Netflix
• LUMO Project Gospel Films
• The Chosen – Angel Studios
• House of David – Amazon Studios