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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

What happens when youth ministry trades gimmicks for genuine connection? On this episode of 2 Pastors Unplugged, Rick Probst sits down with Brent Ritter, Student Pastor at Hope Church, to reflect on how student ministry has transformed over the last 30+ years. Brent shares eye-opening stories from his early days in ministry and why today’s teens are looking for more than just fun—they’re searching for family. Discover how he creates spaces where students feel known, valued, and rooted in purpose. It’s a conversation about shifting strategies to reach the next generation with lasting impact.

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Welcome to 2 Pastors Unplugged, where each week, host and Pastor Rick Probst sits down with a different pastor in the metro Atlanta area to discuss all things faith, culture, theology, ministry, and more to encourage and equip both the pastor and the churchgoer in their walk with the Lord.

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