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 chaplain near the Texas-Mexico border, to walking through cancer, loss, and tragedy, to pastoring and parenting through deep personal heartbreak, Mark’s journey is both raw and inspiring.

Together, Doug and Mark unpack:

✅ The role of faith in seasons of loss.
✅ Why youth workers must address the spiritual crisis behind today’s mental health crisis.
✅ How Campus Life and para-church ministries shaped a generation of students and leaders.
✅ The importance of partnering with parents—not just students—in ministry.
✅ Scriptures that sustain leaders when burnout, grief, or doubt hit hard (Matthew 11, Mark 9, Matthew 8).
✅ Why youth pastors matter so deeply—because for many kids, you are the church they think of first.

This heartfelt conversation will remind every youth pastor, volunteer, mentor, or parent that while ministry is never easy, the seeds you plant may grow into eternal impact—even if you don’t see the fruit for years.

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