We are NOT counselors, but what can we learn from one?

Chris & Jason interview their friend Eddie Kaufholz to discuss 2 questions.

1. As a counselor, what types of things have you learned that would be helpful for anyone in youth ministry?
2. Folks in youth ministry are not counselors, so at what point in relationships with kids should we realize our friend needs to talk to someone other than us (a professional counselor) about issues they are dealing with.

The audio is still a bit of a struggle, but we’re working on it.

BTW: We have no idea what happened to Episode 16.  Just make something up in your head.

Direct Download: Episode17.mp3

Let’s talk. Tell us what you think or submit a question for upcoming podcasts.

We apologize for the lack of podcasts in the past few months.  We actually have one in editing right now, but in the meantime, I thought we would take a look back at 2 podcasts we did on Camp. 

My area is headed to Sharptop this Sunday, so it’s timely for me to listen to this & think about being an excellent leader.  I’ll repost part 2 - Episode 4 in the next day or two, but you can also get it on iTunes.

Before we get to the podcast, I’d also like to mention a somewhat overwhelming, but good list of cabin time questions posted over at Help for Young Life Leaders NOW.  It’s good to read through, sit back with your eyes closed and just think about all the great conversations you’ll get to have about Jesus, Sin, aliens from outerspace, and whether the new tribe of indigenous people in Brazil is destined for heaven or hell.

In Full Camp Mode (Part 1) 

1. Excellent Camp Leadership
2. Bad (or Not So Great) Camp Leadership
3. Camp Ideas & Advice

Part 1 ends abruptly.  Part 2 (Episode 4) will pick up right where 1 left off.

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Quote of the day…

I’m always trying to work out what ‘he’ or ’she’ or ‘it’ is. I don’t know if it’s Allah or Jesus or Mohammed or Zeus. But I’d go for Zeus. I lay claim to being the only person in the world who still believes in Zeus. - Cold Play Star Chris Martin

This might be a good quote to use for a first talk.