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: Incorporating the Saints

    It can take a lot to get the youth to come out to a ministry meeting. But once you have done the leg work of getting a captive audience there, don’t overlook the great “gems” within our Catholic faith that you can share about with your youth! The lives of the saints are one of

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  • Youth Ministry Insights: Making Halloween Catholic

    Halloween is a holiday that youth (and adults) seem to really get into these days. But do you know the roots of Halloween? Kari’s Pastor, Fr. Mazz, shares his wisdom on this holidays history and also shares about the purpose of All Saints Day being on November 1st! Kari also gives some tips on how

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  • Youth Ministry Insights: What’s A CORE Team

    You hear our host Kari Janisse reference her “CORE Team” of youth leaders from time to time in episodes. But what exactly is a CORE team? How do you form one? And what do they actually do? Learn all about it on this episode of Youth Ministry Insights while Kari chats with recent CORE Team

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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!