Ending Hopelessness Podcast
Welcome to the Ending Hopelessness Podcast, a TreeHouse production. TreeHouse equips Churches and Non Profits to end hopelessness among teens through support groups, mentoring, and faith programming. We are a group of diverse, seasoned youth workers who care about faith and teens experiencing hopelessness. Join us as we have important conversations about youth ministry and teen mental health.
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
Interview with Dr. Andrew Root - The History and Current State of Youth Ministry
Jimmy and Tim come back together to interview Dr. Andy Root about the current state of youth ministry and discipleship.
Dr. Root is the professor of theology of ministry, youth ministry, and culture…
Discipling Youth, Interview with Dr. Richard Griffith
Dr. Griffith is an Associate Professor at Toccoa Falls College Ministry Leadership Department, a Youth Ministry Consultant, and a board member for the Association of Youth Ministry Educators. He has …
Women in Youth Ministry - Interview with Amanda Svensk
In this episode Tim and Jimmy interview Amanda Svensk, Pastor of Next Generation at Church of the Open Door (https://www.thedoor.org/). We talk about the women that inspire us and Amanda shares how s…
Isaiah and Shawn - Being an Asian Youth Worker
Shawn and Isaiah are talented Youth Workers for TreeHouse. Isaiah is Korean American and Shawn is Japanese American. In this episode we get the privilege of hearing their stories, how they were calle…
Christian Asian Ministry and Mental Health - Interview with DJ Chaung
Tim and Jimmy interview DJ Chaung. DJ shares his mental health story and the amazing work he's doing partnering with Asian American churches to address mental health. He also provides guidance for y…
Experiencing Grief in Youth Ministry
If you stay in youth ministry long enough you will experience grief. Last week Dr. Mork gave priceless guidance when experiencing grief and this week we get to hear from three longtime youth minister…
Grief and Youth Work with Dr. Melissa Mork
Join us as we talk to Dr. Melissa Mork about grief and how we can approach grief in a healthy way for ourselves and for the teens we serve.
Dr. Melissa Mork, Professor of Clinical is Professor of Cli…
Round Table Discussion on Teen Addiction
In this round table discussion we talk about statistics, scenarios and the potential consequences of how abuse can affect a teens life short and long term. We also dive into how to approach it progr…
Story of Mentoring, Drug Addiction, & Triumph
In this episode, you’ll hear Phil's story of addiction, struggle, and triumph through his adolescents and into adulthood. You'll hear about the power of a safe place that reminded him of God's love a…
Developing a Program that works for Teens Experiencing Mental Health Challenges
In this episode, our roundtable hosts return. They discuss teen trends and discover that Mike is the master of what is cool. They also explore what it takes to create a safe program that can work for…
Destiny's Story: The Power of a Safe Place
In this episode, we reconnect with Treehouse alum Destiny as she shares how life's unexpected turns can be exciting, challenging, fulfilling, and even scary.
Destiny has an amazing family but mental h…
Why We Do This Work & The Teen Mental Health Crisis
This episode introduces our round table hosts, Tim Cryer, Michelle Livingston, and Mike Ashley. We focus on the ‘why’ behind those called into youth work, how they got started, and why they stay in …
TreeHouse Trains and Equips Churches and Nonprofits
TreeHouse trains and equips nonprofits and churches to create grace-based programs and environments for teens experiencing hopelessness.
Scott Volltrauer has been doing youth work at TreeHouse for ove…