Youth Worker On Fire Podcast

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