Feb 25, 2026
In this episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards sits down with Doug Holliday, global disciple-making leader and Executive Director of Sonlife, for a powerful conversation about Israel, youth ministry, and the next generation’s worldview.
After traveling together to Israel, they reflect on:
• Why ministry...
Feb 18, 2026
Youth ministry is one of the most rewarding callings — and one of the most exhausting.
In this devotional episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards speaks directly to youth pastors, volunteers, educators, and parents who feel spiritually drained from constantly pouring into others.
Drawing from Isaiah 40:28, the...
Feb 11, 2026
In this interview episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards sits down with Eli, a Jerusalem-based tour guide fluent in English, Hebrew, and Aramaic, for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about faith, culture, history, law, grace, and life in modern Israel.
Recorded at the end of a leadership journey through...
Feb 4, 2026
In this interview episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards sits down in Jerusalem with Maor, an Israeli husband, father, and lifelong military reservist, to hear a deeply personal story of service, sacrifice, and hope.
Maor shares what life has been like since October 7, when he was called back into reserve...