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 shocked the world by winning an ultramarathon—Doug reminds youth workers that God has already marked out the race before you.

You’ll discover:
✅ Why youth ministry is an ultramarathon, not a quick sprint
✅ How to avoid burnout by leaning on God’s strength, not your own
✅ The secret to staying refreshed when ministry feels overwhelming
✅ Why God’s plan is lighter, easier, and better than the burdens we place on ourselves
✅ How to finish well and see long-term fruit in the lives of students

💡 Whether you’re a youth pastor, small group leader, FCA volunteer, or a parent raising teens—this episode will encourage you to stay the course, run with purpose, and trust God to carry you through.

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PODCAST EPISODE TOPICS:

Youth Ministry
Student Ministry
Youth Pastor Life
Ministry Encouragement
Ministry Burnout
Christian Leadership
Teen Mentorship
Parenting Teens
Faith Encouragement