53 - Logistics in Youth Ministry Part 1

53 - Logistics in Youth Ministry Part 1

This one comes from a breakout session Steve taught in 2025 as part of Conclave Youth Ministry Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This one is designed specifically for youth ministers and includes some great practices for working in your Youth ministry.    Intro Music: Wes Cepin Outro Music: Matt Coleman

Ep. 52 - Moral Failures (Pt. 2)

Moral failures as a public figure or as a minster are damaging not only to our ministries, but to our families and all areas of our lives. So how do we keep this from happening to us? Join Steve & Matt as they dive into practical steps we can take to guard ourselves in our ministries, families and personal lives.  Intro Music: Wes Cepin Outro Music: Matt Coleman

Ep. 51 - Moral Failures (Pt. 1)

It seems like we hear of moral failures in ministers every week. We see high-profile Pastors, musicians and other "Christian Celebrities" falling into sin or leaving the faith. How did we get here? Join the guys in part one discussing Moral failures.  Intro Music: Wes Cepin Outro Music: Matt Coleman

Ep. 50 What We're reading Part 2

In Episode 49, the guys talked about why we need to be readers, and shared some of their recent reads. In this episode, the Steve and Matt talk about books they've read in the past that they would recommend. Don't Forget to email info@wewerethinking.org [info@wewerethinking.org] to let them know what you're reading! Intro Music by Wes Cepin Outro Music by Matt Coleman The Deconstruction of Christianity by Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis The World’s Last Night by C.S. Lewis (Specifically On Obstinacy in Faith) Spurgeon on Resting In the Promises of God by Jason K. Allen Spurgeon on the Priority of Prayer by Jason K. Allen Spurgeon on the Power of Scripture by Jason K. Allen Spurgeon on Persevering through Trials by Jason K. Allen Morning & Evening by Charles Spurgeon The Sing Hymnal by Keith & Krysten Getty, John Martin (ed.), Dan Krueger (ed.), Douglas Sean O’Donnell (ed.) Christmas Thoughts by J.C. Ryle The Frozen Hours by Jeff Shaara Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara The Last Full Measure by Jeff Shaara Waking the Giant by Jeff Shaara The Final Storm by Jeff Shaara Rise to Rebellion by Jeff Shaara The Glorious Cause by Jeff Shaara Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Everyday Gospel by Paul David Tripp Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson Hearing His Voice by Chris Tiegreen The One Year Praying in Faith Devotional by Chris Tiegreen At His Feet by Chris Tiegreen I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Norman L. Geisler and Frank Turek Knowing God by J.I. Packer

Ep. 49 What We're Reading (Part 1)

Harry Truman once said, "Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers." Join Steve and Matt as they talk about not only why you should read, but what they've been reading lately, too. They talk about what they've been reading to grow their faith, but also to just enjoy reading!    Books mentioned in this episode:  Standard Memorandum Notebook by word notebooks. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley The Scots-Irish in the Hills of Tennessee by Billy Kennedy The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough John Adams by David McCullough Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson The God of the Garden by Andrew Peterson Holy Helps for a Godly Life by Richard Rogers Triumphing Over Sinful Fear by John Flavel Comfort and Holiness with Christ’s Priestly Work By William Bridge Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett Daily Doctrine: A One Year Guide to Systematic Theology by Kevin DeYoung