Simply Youth Ministry Podcast (AUDIO)

Episode 116

sympodcast@gmail.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:45:41 -0800

Doug Fields, Matt McGill, and Josh Griffin are back, but no Jana. Instead Craig Hodgkins takes a seat at the table. You can also catch Nadim (@simplyinsider) at the beginning of the show talking about T3, the new stewardship resource from SYM. When they get down to business topics include: damage to camp property, Matt's choices in life, discipleship, ultimatums from your senior pastor (like, "Grow the church or you're fired"), coming up with fresh material for talks, splitting jr and sr high, and minimum ages for volunteers.

Episode 115

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:03:44 -0800

Doug, Matt and Jana are joined by special guest Jim Burns. If you don't know, Jim was Doug's old youth pastor. It's a great discussion that you don't want to miss. Including details about Jim, that we really didn't want to know.

Episode 114

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:35:53 -0700

The gang is back together, but Doug is sick. Luckily for us that doesn't slow down the show. The team covers: our own biggest loser challenge, Doug losing a bet, attitudes, music kids listen too, small groups, changes, looking for a new job, and focus at work (this podcast may not help with that.) Also don't forget to use the code: EATSTEAK when you sign-up for SYMC (www.youthministry.com/symc) to be entered to win a chance to have dinner with the podcast crew.

Episode 113

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:03:42 -0700

It's that time again. Doug, Matt, Jana, and Josh are back to share their wisdom. Matt has gone Amish and is telling stories that jr high guys would love. The gang would love a fake award if anyone wants to make one. Other topics covered: Gifts from church members, have staff kids in your group, when leadership doesn't back you, and matt's new blog.

Episode 112

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:47:25 -0700

It's time to announce the winner of the BBQ sauce contest. But that's not the biggest topic of conversation around the table, Josh got a new volunteer: Doug. Yes, Doug is leaving Saddleback. He talks about his resignation, knowing when it's time to go, leaving well, and what it means for the podcast (Hint, it doesn't change anything at Simply Youth Ministry).

Episode 111

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:34:41 -0700

The team comes together again to discuss life and youth ministry in a way that only they can. This week it's a table for 5 because Cathy drops in midshow to join in the fun.

Episode 110

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:25:46 -0700

Wow, two weeks in a row. Doug, Matt, Jana, and Josh all return to answer your questions, and there's a lot of them. I don't know that we've ever covered so much ground in one episode. They are really making up for a slow summer.

Episode 109

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:35:27 -0700

Doug Fields, Matt McGill, Josh Griffin, and Jana Sarti are all back this week. Vacations and sabbaticals are over. Topics on the table include: how to relax on vacation, job transition, homosexual volunteers, twitter wisdom, conferences, helping volunteers get started, and IT conflicts.

Episode 108

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:43:05 -0700

Doug Fields and Jana Sarti are at the table to welcome back Matt McGill. Sadly Josh is away at camp, but that doesn't stop the team from discussing his new book. They also cover: Jana losing the emails, the TV show Wipeout, being Grandma Hot, the LIVE Curriculum, parenting seminars, Rick Warren twittering, missionaries and mullets, student leader commitments, and resource to teach students about sharing their faith.

Episode 107

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:33:25 -0700

Doug Fields, Jana Sarti, and Josh Griffin try to figure out how they can get paid to be professional podcasters. We know that's not going to happen, but even in their amateur status they cover Josh's new book, putting church over family, Small Group training curriculum, mentoring, visitors, fundraising, and a special sneak peak at the next episode.

Episode 106

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:27:56 -0700

This weeks the show is a little short because we are live at the PDYM Student Leadership Conference. Doug, Jana, and Josh take some time away to talk about student leadership, Josh's calves, Doug's diet book collection, and a confession from Doug that you'll need to hear to believe.

Episode 105

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:56:16 -0700

It's summertime and getting the team together isn't always that easy, but Doug, Jana, and Josh gather around the table for the 105th time. Topics include: the future of the church is busy, Josh's road trip, dealing with disagreements with the elder board, re-inventing student followup, building programs that work together, Simply Youth Ministry Conference, barter (you'll have to listen, you wouldn't believe us if we wrote it), and leaders that like to do everything themselves.

Episode 104

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:23:19 -0700

The team is back together now that the Captain is back in town. After catching up, and a little confusion over Prom vs Porn, they field questions from you their teammates. Topics covered include: How to watch the show live, How long should a youth talk be, transitioning students from children ministry to Jr High to High School, and then to College, the 2010 Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago, PDA on a missions trip, reaching kids in your church that don't come, and networking with other Youth Pastors. Great show, and lots of laughs.

Episode 103

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:11:10 -0700

After a few weeks off, Doug, Josh, and Jana sit down to answer your questions. Topics covered include: prayer teams, "ringing the bell" of your ministry, service length, Josh's cameo in Far and Away, Senior Pastors checking out, using facebook in your ministry, and dealing with a students past.

Episode 102

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:25:23 -0700

We return this week with Doug, Jana, and Matt. Josh couldn't make it, he was off "Dreaming". It all about the Carefrontation this week as the group talks about Easter feeling numbers oriented, sweat suits in retirement communities, dealing with your past and it's effects on your current ministry, liability in homes, Tax Time, including other churches in your summer camp, Andy being nicer now that he's moved, cell phones and Quicken. (Yes there was discussion about Quicken the financial software. Luckily it was at the end, so I recommend turning this off when you get there).

Episode 101

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:47:03 -0700

After a few weeks off Doug, Josh, Matt, and Jana return to an all new studio with a really shaky table. They are excited to be back with their "team-mates" out in trenches. They recap their favorite moments of the conferences they've been at the last month, some favorite blogs, some resources and even a few of your questions.

Episode 100.5

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:20:26 -0700

We aren't quite ready for 101, but here's a quick update from the floor of Purpose Driven Youth Ministry Conference.

Episode 100

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:47:48 -0800

The one we've been waiting for. Our 100th show. Filmed live at the National Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, Ohio on Feb 28, 2009. Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jana answer you emails, take questions from the audience and talk about their favorite moments from the first 100 shows...Oh, I almost forgot, Doug also tries to set up his daughter with someone from the audience.

Episode 99

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:58:57 -0800

Number 99, we are just 1 away from 100. Doug is not sure he's got the right team on board for the post-100 setup. So he interviews the Simply Youth Ministry Staff to see if any of them are up to the task. He also takes calls from the live crew to see if any of them are up to it.

Episode 98

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:49:17 -0800

We are almost to 100. Today Doug, Matt, Josh and the bearded lady Jake cover topics like: emailing parents, numbers and if they are important, sustainable ministry, and some other things that didn't get captured in my notes.

Episode 97

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:47:55 -0800

Here we go again...Doug, Matt, Josh, are joined by Jake this week to sit around the table for the 97th time, and it's dedicated to Chuck Greenaway. Topics around the table include txt to screen applications, Doug's secret blog, Tentpole events, Good Enough principle, video games, and killing a favorite program.

Episode 96.01

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:37:00 -0800

OK, so this might look like an episode, but trust me, it's not. It's just Doug, Josh, Matt, and Jana sitting at a table. Be warned, you'll never get these 8 minutes back again.

Episode 96

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:28:00 -0800

Everyone returns for the latest installment of the show. We find out that Josh's blog is award winning, then move into a rousing discussion about social security. Real youth ministry topics include: connecting with kids, have kids sign in and tracking software, some details about the National Youth Ministry Conference, staying healthy when your church is falling apart, PDYM conference, helping families after losing a teen, and choosing the right number of camp spots.

Episode 95

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:20:05 -0800

Doug, Matt, and Jana are in the studio this week. Apart from loving the great intros, the group talks about "can do vs should do", the upcoming 100th show at the National Youth Ministry Conference, getting parents involved, Jana being the golden child, and former students being volunteers.

Episode 94

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:27:03 -0800

Everyone's back for the new year, and most of them were on time. Matt even took a personal day to join in. Discussion revolves around resolutions, maxing out your youth room, volunteers, the souper bowl, National Youth Ministry Conference, and media.

Merry Christmas Mr Fancy Pants

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:57:10 -0800

Merry Christmas Everyone. Here's a short Christmas show with the MVPs of the Simply Podcasts. Doug has Cathy and Matt, and Simply staffer Jared join him in wishing you all a Merry Christmas. Hopefully Matt's wife doesn't watch, he spills the beans on what her presents are.

Episode 92

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:07:23 -0800

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled podcast. The whole team is back today, Doug, Josh, Jana, and Matt gather round the table to talk about the upcoming live show, watching tv online, planning teaching topics, falling victim to student pranks, background checks, and questions about elders.

Episode 91

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:46:40 -0800

The Simply Youth Ministry Podcasts collide today. Doug is joined by his wife and partner on our Marriage podcast, as well as Josh and Jana as they all talk through issues related to being in ministry as well as caring for your marriage and family. They talk about dealing with busyness, spouses volunteering in the ministry, how your spouses job impacts your ministry, raising your own kids as PKs, being your kids youth pastor, and keeping family calendars up to date.

Episode 90

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:20:56 -0800

Doug Fields, Matt McGill and Josh Griffin are back in action on the show. After a little pre-show pep talk they dive into responding to criticism, volunteers involvement in adult small groups, what does the podcast crew do when they aren't filming the show, giving up your xbox, finding the right small group leaders, dealing with over reative parents, and controlling requests for your time. It's a lot, but we had a lot to make up for after last week.

Episode 89

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:55:41 -0700

Doug, Jana, and Josh kick off the show with the finalists for the new intro contest and pick a winner before Matt can show up. When they to questions they talk about managing time and expectations, a special National Youth Ministry Contest for podcast listeners, teaching the same message to students and adults, getting your ministry exposure in your church, and small group leaders attending an adult small group.

Episode 88

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:04:40 -0700

It's been a few weeks, but Doug, Jana, and Josh return, and Jana's on fire. Once again they dive into your emails, and Doug even printed them out himself. They talk about the National Youth Ministry Conference, lying teens, the Jonas Brothers, doing youth ministry mobile, and planning out summer events in tough economic times.

Episode 87

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:57:36 -0700

Everyone's Back! Just enough youth ministry to keep you from getting fired! Doug, Jana, Matt, and Josh discuss the wrong way to use media, student freedom at camp, spouses in ministry, calendaring, minivans, and conferences. One of our best? or Worst? You be the judge.

Episode 86

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:22:14 -0700

Welcome to the "Extended Staff Meeting" otherwise known as the Simply Youth Ministry Podcast. Sit down with Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jake and they discuss the missing folder, YouVersion.com, micro-blogging, ending programs well, getting volunteers to do what you need them to, change, and student leadership.

Episode 85

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:07:40 -0700

Two weeks in a row, can you believe it? The boys are back in the studio, Doug, Matt, and the viewers choice Jake come together to talk about life and ministry. Besides discussing Jake saving Matt from a huge mistake, health of a ministry, dealing with teen pregnancy in your ministry, Matt's knowledge of current events, the right time to recruit volunteers, and a special offer for SimplyTXT.

Episode 84

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:11:32 -0700

The All New Simply Youth Ministry Podcast. OK, it might not be all new, but everyone is in a new seat. It's been almost 2 months, but Doug, Josh, Jana, and everyone's favorite Matt are back in the studio. Join the gang as they recap their summers, getting students to attend classes, Andy's wife having a baby, simplifying ministry, issues involved in having students in your ministry after the parents left the church, and a great reminder that we are right there with you in ministry.

Episode 83

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:11:52 -0700

The Gang is Back! Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jana all return this week. Topics on the table include travel adventures, student leadership, salaries, sarcastic monkeys, how Doug started training youth pastors, web site rankings, PDYM mentors, and small church communication.

Episode 82

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:52:16 -0700

Welcome to Summer, and episode 82. Doug Fields and Josh Griffin come to the table to talk about: free iPods from Michael W. Smith, Worship Band from Start to Finish, Andy in Spandex, Student Leadership Conference, The Format Wars, Parent Meetings, communicating with students, and evaluating your first year in ministry.

Episode 81

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:21:40 -0700

And then there were two...Doug and Matt sit down this week to tackle your questions. But don't worry they aren't alone for long, Torrie joins them at the big table. Topics covered: andy's twitter voice, including students from your old ministry in your new, diet pepsi, advice for 20 something youthworkers, implementing and choosing student leaders, hiring a youth pastor, Torrie answers the Matt v. Josh questions, and upward leadership.

Episode 80

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:30:29 -0700

The boys, Doug, Matt, and Josh, are back after a week off. Topics on the table include: bacon wrapped around your heart, graduations, getting leaders to step up, modeling values, formal education, keeping your youth ministry visible to the church body, and dealing with a volunteer you don't have trust in.

Marriage and Youth Ministry - Episode 2

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:03:56 -0700

Doug and Cathy Fields answer questions about marriage and youth ministry, hitting on the seasons in a spouses life this week.

Marriage and Youth Ministry - Episode 1

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:02:53 -0700

They are back again, Doug and Cathy Fields answer your questions about seasons for a spouse in youth ministry, conflict, extra expenses to bring a spouse on a trip, modeling marriage for students, and students coming over to your house.

Episode 79

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Thu, 22 May 2008 22:11:23 -0700

Doug Fields, Matt McGill, and Josh Griffin once again sit down to talk about youth ministry and answer your questions.

Episode 78

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:30:25 -0700

Doug is joined by Matt and Jake in the studio this week. They wrestle with preferred Bible versions, short term mission trips, how many nights out is the right amount, who is missed more Josh or Matt, confronting sin, and much more.

Marriage and Youth Ministry - Episode 0

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:01:54 -0700

Here's a new show we are doing about marriage and youth ministry. Doug and Cathy Fields do a great job talking about ministry, marriage, and family and how they all fit together.

Episode 77

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:51:53 -0700

The Dude Show: Jana's having a baby and Matt's busy being the future of the church, so it's just Doug and Josh. Doug won the twitter bet, will he keep twittering? We'll have to wait to find out, but during this episode they discuss: Questions to ask potential student leaders, Doug inventing the internet, Keeping track of money, building bridges with other churches, Flirting with another church, and ministry in a smaller church.

Episode 76

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:03:10 -0700

The Battle of the Bellies. The twitter battle continues, will Andy be able to win? Hear about Matt's adventures with Rick Warren, Student Leadership, When to teach about Habits and Purposes, how to move forward in ministry, taking your family on ministry trips, maintaining relationships with students after you leave, and so much more.

Episode 75

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:15:32 -0700

The Brownout Episode. We are sorry but the lights kept flashing on us, very strange. But do not fear, the show must go on...and on it did. Doug, Matt, Josh and Jana cover so much, including where Matt shops for clothes. They follow-up their mentoring discussion, relaxing, more discussion on ministry organization, Doug's new book, Congratulations, You're Gifted, when an event sells out, volunteer feedback and evaluation, and how to say "no".

Episode 74

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:23:24 -0700

Doug, Josh and Jana are ready to go, where's Matt? No one really knows, but he show's up before it's all over. Topics of conversation are: Josh likes free t-shirts, American Idol sings Shout to the Lord, Resource gathering, asking for a raise, discipline, photos on youth group websites, job boards, criticism, and the transition from Jr to Sr High.

Episode 73

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:00:54 -0700

Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jane...I mean Jana, have once again come together to discuss this thing call Youth Ministry. Not only do they talk about Doug trimming his eyebrows, but field questions about finding the right people to hire, transitioning, tracking attendance, twitter, scholarships for events, and contacting volunteers.

Episode 72

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:34:09 -0700

This week the Doug Fields and the crew talk about finding volunteers to find specific roles, what programs do you run, student leaders, keeping track of teaching ideas, and salaries.

Episode 71

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:43:39 -0700

The web 1.5 show. Doug and the gang discuss submitting to leadership when you disagree, expectations of non-church kids in your group, what to do when students have crushes on staff members, and divorce in ministry.

Episode 70

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:36:18 -0700

Six minutes of banter, and then the show. Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jana are focused and on task, well mostly, as they talk about: eating for the cycle, Matt should adopt a highway, how to remove a volunteer, college ministry, low budget personal retreats, and so much more.

Episode 69

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:26:21 -0800

Back in the studio, Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jana waste no time diving into the topics. They discuss cost of events, using tables in your large group meetings, how Doug deals with paparazzi, using videos in your ministry, PDYM regional events, "Getting Things Done," and some new features of the show you won't want to miss.

Episode 68 - Live at NYMC!

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:32:34 -0800

It's finally here. Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jana have all descended upon Cincinnati, OH for the National Youth Ministry Conference. Join the crew and their first ever live audience as they discuss special needs students, visitor follow-up, and great and not so great moments of ministry together. Thanks to everyone who came out to be a part of it.

Episode 67

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:59:38 -0800

It's valentine's day and Cathy Fields sits in with Doug, Matt, and Josh to add a female perspective. In addition to making sure Andy realizes how often he is mistaken, the group discusses being a team player in your church, flow of the youth service, separating out students from the main worship service, Matt's theft of Doug's Chick-fil-A gift card, campus ministry, and how to tackle time in the office.

Episode 66

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:04:03 -0800

I'm OK, you're OK. Doug and the crew are back for the 66th time. This time out they discuss, Josh's haircut, everyone's middle name (or lack there of), helping students struggling with homomsexuality and bi-sexuality, starting out in youth ministry and not feeling like you fit in the church, and the lack of time as a volunteer.

Episode 65

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:58:53 -0800

Once again our fearless podcast crew is back (be sure to check out Jana’s hair). Topics include the live podcast, what involvement volunteer staff spouses should have, Matt’s knowledge, internships, and having to send kids home from a trip.

Episode 64

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:58:57 -0800

The award winning podcast in back for 2008. Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jana return to the booth and talk about struggling with contentment in your ministry, mountain top experiences, dealing with death, and ministry in a large church. Andy also finally makes it in front of the camera instead of hiding in the corner.

Episode 63

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:59:01 -0800

Welcome to the Oddcast. It's Christmas time and everyone is a bit loopey. Combine it with Twinkies and it's a show like no other. Really you may not want to listen. Please don't think we're joking, you really may not want to listen...you've been warned.

Episode 62

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:59:05 -0800

Doug, Josh, Matt, and Jana are back this week. They share their true feelings for Andy, life with senior pastors, expectations on your time as a youth worker, and much more.

Episode 61

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:59:09 -0800

The crew is back, as sarcastic as ever. Topics include: Is this show hazardous to your health?, Transitioning out of a ministry, upcoming PDYM regional events, and the upcoming Live podcast.

Episode 60

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:59:15 -0800

"Remember when you used to a do a podcast? That was fun." Well we remember, and we're back. Everyone is at the table this week for the return of the show. You'll want to hear the witty banter about World of War Craft and video games in a youth ministry setting, Speaking to Teenagers, Student leadership, babysitting, and a roundup of upcoming events.

Episode 59

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:49:11 -0700

It’s a boy’s club this week. Can they survive without Jana? Lot’s of PDYM this week. Josh talks about the conference down under and Doug talks about the update to the book. They also talk about MySpace, spouse involvement in your ministry, and Speaking to Teenagers.

Episode 58

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:47:11 -0700

This week the gang takes on some tough topics. They look at the difficult balance between ministry and marriage, burnout, hiring staff, conducting a funeral for a student, and church cuts. It’s candid and real discussion about these topics in a way that only Doug, Matt, Josh, and Janna can provide.

Episode 57

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:02:07 -0700

Doug and Friends (Josh, Matt, and Jana love that) do some more youth ministry pontificating. They discuss MySpace and Facebook, Star Wars Lithographs, being a volunteer youth worker, visitors, and Doug gives the shirt off his back.

Episode 56

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:37:50 -0700

They're back! In this episode, follow Doug and "friends" as they discuss lot's of random stuff on their way to picking a winner for the Podcast Intro contest. They also talk about the latest album from David Crowder Band, feedback and expectations from your senior pastor, disappointments in ministry, home visitations, McGill's advice for cooking chicken on a grill, student leaders, and choosing small groups. There's still just enough youth ministry that you won't feel guilty for listening.

(Technical Note: Sorry the audio quality isn't good the first few minutes, keep listening, it doesn't stay that way)

Episode 55

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:50:46 -0700

More about McGill and less about answers

Episode 54

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:50:09 -0700

Doug and the gang are back this week. Kurt Johnston also stops by for a few minutes. Topics include: "What to do with the Manchild?", prayer teams, World of Warcraft on your wife's birthday, the best time of year for retreats, PDA, when to move on, and much more.

Episode 53

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:40:42 -0700

Doug and friends get used to the softer side of Matt while they discuss your questions. Topics include: Senior pastor expectations, salaries, how many hours a week should you work, internships, Costco locations, the Piggly Wiggly, and goat insurance.

Episode 52

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:05:12 -0700

Catch-up with the gang, Doug, Matt, Jana, and Josh, as they discuss volunteers, siblings in your ministry, covering camp costs, and being single in youth ministry.

Episode 51

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:44:53 -0700

Join us as we begin of the era of Jana! In addition to youth ministry topics such as cliques, fundraising, and bringing change to your ministry, we have the longest intro in the history of Podcasting.

The BIG 5 Oh

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:26:47 -0700

We say farewell to Natalie and talk about 24 reasons we value youth ministry.

Episode 49.5

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 30 May 2007 14:37:12 -0700

Doug, Matt and Josh keep you in suspense a little longer for the historic Episode 50.

Episode 49

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 18:32:33 -0700

Torie joins the crew for a late night podcast. Jana is still gone, Natalie is working on the catalog.

Episode 48

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:17:50 -0700

Doug, Matt, Josh and Jana produce a fairly good show on Good Friday.

Episode 47

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:07:50 -0700

Newcomer Jana Sarti joins Matt, Josh and Doug for the weekly podcast about youth ministry.

Episode 46

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:10:35 -0700

The classic show with Doug, Matt, Josh and Natalie. Until Natalie leaves again then Jason Carson steps up to the plate.

Episode 45

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:10:35 -0700

The failure show. Doug, Matt, Jake and Josh reflect on learnings from messing up.

Episode 44

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 2 Mar 2007 23:10:35 -0700

Jakey's sitting in, Natalie's parents visit, Matt apologizes, and we discuss the spirit of our humor.

Episode 43

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:36:08 -0700

The podcast team is back in action for a classic episode of youth ministry wisdom and comedy. Or at least that's what we tell ourselves.

Hello from NYMC

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:24:07 -0700

A quick shout out from Doug, Josh and Natalie at Group's National Youth Ministry Conference. Look for a surprise appearance from Matt McGill as well!

Episode 41

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:10:58 -0700

A look back at the first year of the podcast. Reminisce with Doug, Matt, Josh and Natalie as we chat about the past 12 months. Don't miss the sweet podcast-only promotion during the first half of the show - and it gets better toward the end, we promise!

Episode 40

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:33:25 -0700

The whole team is back in action talking youth ministry on the eve of completing our first year doing the show.

Episode 39

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:32:25 -0700

The first podcast of 2007 is back with a vengeance! The whole team enjoys 45 minutes together talking about youth ministry and catching up after the holidays.

Episode 38

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:30:25 -0700

A spectacular if ill-prepared show. Bits of youth ministry wisdom sprinkled in there somewhere, we promise!

Episode 36

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 1 Dec 2006 17:47:46 -0700

The original podcast team is back in action! There's nothing better than an 8AM Friday show ...

Episode 35

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:07:46 -0700

We chill out for a short show just before the Thanksgiving holiday. Matt's in Mexico - and the full show returns this week.

The New SimplyYouthMinistry.com

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 7 Nov 2006 23:12:46 -0700

No show this week, but we managed to launch a spiffy new website. Check it out! We call the person who made the first order just minutes after the official launch.

Episode 33

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 1 Nov 2006 13:40:46 -0700

Good times - we actually answer 6 questions during the show. Who knew?

Episode 32

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:40:46 -0700

This is a good show. Lots of content and Carl from 321Improv joins us for the hour!

Episode 31

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:08:46 -0700

Natalie is back and Jake joins us again for a show were the 5 of us try not to talk over each other the entire time.

Episode 30

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:49:46 -0700

The Matt-cast! Jake joins us for an above-average show.

Episode 29

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:27:46 -0700

The Talk Like a Youth Ministry Pirate podcast!

Episode 28

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 17:37:49 -0700

Talk youth ministry with 3 guys around a table.

Episode 27

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 6 Sep 2006 07:47:49 -0700

the volunteer show!

Episode 26

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:56:49 -0700

a bit more mellow than most podcasts, but still great youth ministry tips (maybe)

Episode 25

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:47:09 -0700

more podcast fun

Episode 24

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:55:51 -0700

JAM PACKED WITH pure youth ministry wisdom

Episode 23

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:37:59 -0700

OK...so we missed last week...but we made up for it this week (sort of)

Episode 22

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:37:59 -0700

We're back together again! Fields lets Josh prepare the cast this week. Not our best effort, but still good youth ministry times had by all.

Episode 20.5

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:58:59 -0700

Just a quick message from Nat and Matt

Episode 20

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 21:37:53 -0700

A pretty good episode. We talk about all kinds of stuff like transitioning, being transparent, protecting kids online, and homeschooling. Don't miss it!

Episode 19

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 6 Jun 2006 12:36:47 -0700

The podcast crew is killing it this week, and we mean that in the best way!
Don't miss this week as we chat about youth ministry and life, dealing with management of your team, hiring from within or without and motivating volunteers. This podcast is good. Really good.

Episode 18

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 31 May 2006 08:33:49 -0700

The greatest youth ministry podcast ever! Either that or we have a special guest from Survivor!

Episode 17

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 24 May 2006 15:24:41 -0700

tons of youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening

Episode 16

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 17 May 2006 13:41:58 -0700

one of the best shows ever

Episode 15

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Fri, 12 May 2006 10:57:42 -0700

on location in GERMANY!

Episode 14

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 3 May 2006 10:57:04 -0700

SPECIAL GUEST THIS WEEK: Guru of Junior High Ministry: KURT JOHNSTON

Episode 13 (real episode)

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:12:21 -0700

Episode 12 (fake episode...we're in Mexico this week...well, half of us are)

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:30:40 -0700

(fake episode...we're in Mexico this week...well, half of us are)

Episode 11

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:15:05 -0700

great stuff this week: what do churches look for, why do sr. pastors make so much, MYSPACE.COM, creative sessions, worship vs. performance

Episode 10

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 4 Apr 2006 15:33:21 -0700

lacking passion in ministry, leaving a church well, boundaries with the opposite sex, complaints that youth group is too big, staffing your ministry....

Episode 09

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:52:11 -0700

Don't start here! too long, not that funny, and barely helpful

Episode 08

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:07:03 -0700

Check it out!

Episode 07 (updated)

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:32:45 -0700

Check it out!

Episode 06

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Wed, 8 Mar 2006 08:13:16 -0700

SECOND WEEK with the new mics...we'll see how it goes!

Episode 05 (fixed audio)

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:25:57 -0700

new microphones this week...let's hope the audio is a little better!

Episode 04

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:53:52 -0700

Doug's back from the big APPLE...Matt weighs in at 325...but we still have the longest podcast yet...BUT: it's the best, we promise you....this time there's even more than just enough youth ministry so you don't feel feel guilty for listening...check it out! Tell your friends to subscribe...this thing is spreading like a virus....but not one of those bad viruses, but a really nice one who wants to be your friend.

Episode 03

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 14:53:52 -0700

Installment number 3...a little longer, Valinetine's day special with Cathy Fields

Episode 02

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:20:02 -0700

Installment number 2

Episode 01

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 15:54:26 -0700

Here's our first real attempt at a podcast!

Episode 00

podcast@simplyyouthministry.com — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:25:21 -0700

Just a bunch of talking...trying to decide if we're even going to do this...