YMI

Youth Ministry Insights is a series all about bringing the Church to today’s youth!

Hosted by: Kari Janisse

Youth Ministry is a forever changing field as the youth of today are ever changing with the times and culture. Those seeking to serve the young church, or those already serving them in this field, know that there is great work to be done! This show is all about the joys, and sometimes the difficult moments, of working in Youth Ministry! Each episode is filled with tips, advice and the real truth of serving and sharing in the building up of the kingdom! When you touch the hearts of the youth you touch their souls. And this show is all about touching hearts.

 

Our Latest Episode

  • Youth Ministry Insights – Sharing Vocation Stories

    As we wrap up Season 4 of Youth Ministry Insights, Kari has on two special guests, dear friends Fr. Peter Gallagher and Sister Stacie Marie Gagnon. Kari shares about the importance of the youth hearing vocation stories and how these stories can help plant seeds in the youth’s heart, which bear great fruit for your

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  • Youth Ministry Insights: Youth Interview

    In this episode of Youth Ministry Insights, Kari Janisse sits down with one of her long-time youth group member, Bella Pilla. Bella is a senior in high school and has been involved in Kari’s youth ministry programs since the 4th grade. She is a member of the parish’s CORE Team Leadership and also recently became

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  • Youth Ministry Insights: Ice Breakers

    Ice breakers are a sIce breakers are a staple at any youth ministry gathering. In this video, Kari Janisse gives you four of her favorite ice breaker games – two that do and two that do not require some supplies. These games will definitely break the ice and foster conversation! Follow Kari on her show

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Kari  Janisse bio:

Kari graduated from Rowan University in 2004 with a degree in Graphic Design. After a few years of designing, she felt called to change careers and began working as a Youth Minister in the Camden Diocese in 2008. She has been the Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Williamstown for over ten years. Throughout the last decade, Kari has spoken to thousands of youth & young adults on many topics of the faith. Kari also runs an entertainment business where she performs as a stilt-walker, balloon artist and face painter. She has been married to her wonderful husband, Phil, for twelve years and she is a proud mom of her two-year-old son, JohnPaul! Her deepest passion is sharing the Catholic faith with others and touching the hearts and lives of the young Church!