Mustard Seed Mess, Follow Up, and Samwise Gamgee
Tim pretended to be a hobbit. Tom stressed out over mustard.
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AI wrote a summary of the episode for us:
Mustard seeds, David and Goliath, and a brutally practical question for every youth leader with a family - how do you keep serving well without your home paying the price? Tom French and Tim Blagg swap youth group stories, laugh their way through airport hide-and-seek and catering trucks, and then get into the real stuff: what actually happened when their leaders ran the night, how a Lord of the Rings obstacle course turned into a live picture of Samuel, and why a PhD-led talk on 1 Samuel 17 uncovered fresh insight even seasoned leaders had missed.You’ll discover:
If you have a question, or suggestion, email us: hello@youthgrouppodcast.com
Get more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcast
Find more from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au. Find Tim's other podcast, Family Perspectives here: https://www.trinitycity.church/resources/podcasts/
AI wrote a summary of the episode for us:
Mustard seeds, David and Goliath, and a brutally practical question for every youth leader with a family - how do you keep serving well without your home paying the price? Tom French and Tim Blagg swap youth group stories, laugh their way through airport hide-and-seek and catering trucks, and then get into the real stuff: what actually happened when their leaders ran the night, how a Lord of the Rings obstacle course turned into a live picture of Samuel, and why a PhD-led talk on 1 Samuel 17 uncovered fresh insight even seasoned leaders had missed.You’ll discover:
- how a blindfolded Frodo, a guided Samwise, and a Mount Doom obstacle course helped teach obedience, courage, and trust
- why the David and Goliath story is bigger than “God helps the underdog”
- how Jesus as champion changes both salvation and everyday courage to obey
- what happens when a youth group goes all in on mustard themed games, mustard art, and mustard or custard donuts
- the simple follow-up systems that help new and missing youth feel seen without leaving leaders guessing
Tim also shares a practical approach to following up first-time visitors and absent teens through parent contact, friend check-ins, and attendance review, while Tom reflects honestly on the tension of ministry and family life, especially when a wife has to make the call that he needs to come home early. Perfect for youth leaders, parents, and anyone trying to build a healthy ministry that lasts. If you want laughter, real ministry stories, and a refreshingly honest conversation about courage, care, and calling, this one is worth your time.
