The Download Youth Ministry Show (Video)

Jessica Sanchez talks small groups & message prep

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:14:36 -0500

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Jessica Sanchez talk about the weirdest prize ever given and so much more. Questions are answered about keeping your senior pastor informed about the amazing things happening in your ministry, getting students excited, and message prep.

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Questions:
7:12 What's the weirdest prize you've ever given away?
10:51 How do I get my senior pastor to hear the amazing things our ministry is doing when people only tell him negative things?
15:02 How do I get students excited about small group?
21:18 What's your weekly message prep routine?

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Katie Edwards talks burnout, engaging students, and change

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 01:51:39 -0500

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Katie Edwards talk about burnout looks like and how to catch it before it's too late. Questions are answered about engaging distracted boys in youth ministry and implementing change without stirring the pot.

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Questions:
4:39 What is burnout?
14:51 What are your ideas about engaging boys specifically as their attention spans are decreasing?
29:09 What are some ways to implement change in youth ministry without stirring the pot?

Special Guest Frank Gil, Reaching Students Digitally & YouTube

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:04:44 -0500

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, Katie Edwards and Frank Gil (of 15 Min With Frank) talk about reaching students digitally, (why it's important to be authentic in your digital strategy), YouTube, and the importance of finding community with other youth pastors.

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Questions:
12:36 What have you seen work in the realm of digital discipleship and reaching students outside of the church walls?
26:47 Frank, what are you learning in youth ministry right now?
30:07 What are your go-to tools during a zombie attack?
30:42 What is one thing you would go back and tell your younger self?

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Recruiting Volunteers, Training Volunteers, and When Things Go Sideways

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 13:55:45 -0500

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Katie Edwards talk about everything volunteers answering questions from youth pastors from around the world.

Questions:
06:14 What are some tips on being the new guy and still convincing people the importance of serving in student ministries?
11:49 Asking for volunteers.
18:16 Training volunteers.
26:10 When things go sideways.

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Questions About Senior Pastors

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 00:04:55 -0500

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Katie Edwards talk about why Katie never wants to be a senior pastor, how to start off on the right foot with a new senior pastor and more. Doug, Katie, and Josh answer questions from youth pastors from around the world.

Questions:
09:18 Is it more common than not when a new senior pastor comes up youth pastors need to brace themselves?
10:49 What do you think senior leaders are looking for in a youth pastor?
22:52 How do you support your senior pastor?

348: McGill is Here ... in Sports Shorts

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:42:57 -0600

• McGill’s new role
• Topics/resources for encouraging parents & volunteers
• Helping create excitement during an ‘interim’ season
• Shifting from fun to serious in a middle school program — coaching the noisemakers
• We’re looking for 20 Pioneers: go to youthworks.com/dym to learn more
• Mark Your Calendars! Sept 21 National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training: https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

347: 30-Min, 3-Host Show

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:43:09 -0600

• Youth Pastor Diet check-in
• Clearing up a Josh faux-pas from Ep 346
• What’s the best way to hire/expand your team // jobbank.youthspecialties.com
• The best deal in Orange history… only available through podcast@downloadyouthministry.com
• How do you help protect and heal students after a moral failure in leadership?
• How to turn down a student who applies for a mission trip, student leadership, etc.
• Mark Your Calendars! Sept 21 National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training: https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

346: Stay Off the Carbs, But in The Word

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:43:16 -0600

• New Year’s Resolutions youthpastordiet.com
• Helping convince your church leadership to include time off for conferences instead of using vacation days
• What are some important questions to ask before joining a team and/or qualities youth ministry players should have but often miss? // Check out a full list of questions in Doug’s book “First Two Years of Youth Ministry”
• How to wisely try changing service/meeting times
• five steps to coach your adult leaders

345: Jason's Back!

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:43:28 -0600

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.
• Have you ever felt confident you’re where God wants you, but also inadequate in the role?
• Balancing ministering to drama-filled, time-consuming students without sacrificing ministry to others?
• Taking breaks from youth group on/around holidays
• How long do you wait before coming back to visit your old church?

344: Pan Over To Matt Sitting In the Corner Eating Hot Cheetos

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:43:35 -0600

• Navigating the expectations of your spouse’s and family’s role(s) in the church/ministry.
• How do you communicate with and include your team admin?

343: I Can Totally Come Over But I’m Bringing a VD With Me

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:43:43 -0600

• How do you climb out of a dry season?
• How do you plan your schedule? FREE TOOL by Doug Fields here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/search/?q=roles+and+goals
• National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training (Sept 21, 2019) FAQs answered

342: LIVE from #dym200

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:44:01 -0600

Usually we answer questions, but today we’re talking with youth ministry legends in front of a live studio audience at #dym200

Special guests include:
Matt McGill
Greg Stier
Shef
Doug Franklin
and Heather Flies

341: The Senior Pastor Show

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:44:08 -0600

• This Show Is Us Talking About the History of the Show A Little Bit
• McGill is The King of Insensitivity… and here’s why
• What should we do with MoreThanDodgeball.com?
• Making the most of a 1-hour 1-on-1 with your Senior Pastor
• Senior Pastor Hacks
Subtitle: “If Jesus Were On This Team, He Wouldn’t Block Like That”

Special Edition Download Youth Ministry Podcast: Unbroken: Path to Redemption w/Luke Zamperini

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:08:14 -0500

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WHEN THE WAR ENDED, HIS BATTLE BEGAN. Based on Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION begins where the hit movie Unbroken concludes, sharing the next amazing chapter of the unbelievable true story of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini. Haunted by nightmares of his torment, Louie sees himself as anything but a hero. Then, he meets Cynthia, a young woman who captures his eye—and his heart. Louie’s wrathful quest for revenge drives him deeper into despair, putting the couple on the brink of divorce. Until Cynthia experiences Billy Graham’s 1949 Los Angeles Crusade, where she finds faith in God and a renewed commitment to her marriage and her husband. Now, her most fervent prayer is for God to help Louie find the peace and forgiveness he so desperately needs. In theaters September 14, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION brings to life the rest of this powerful real-life story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace.

Episode 340: Teaching & Speaking: How to Prep a Message and the Importance of Feedback

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:06:46 -0500

Teaching and Speaking: How to Prep a Message and the Importance of Feedback
• McGill is here! Check out leadingyouthministry.com
• Getting in to speaking at camps, conferences, and events
• How to prep a message “You’ll find me in the bathroom the day before…”
• Getting feedback from someone you trust
BONUS: What rich audio you have… Two youth pastors from San Diego came to help with the video and audio for this episode!!

Episode 339: This Show Is Brought To You By Abby Edwards

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:22:29 -0500

/ Episode 339: This Show Is Brought To You By Abby Edwards! //
• Setting appropriate expectations for student leaders
• Ministry shifts you make leading in your 20's vs leading in your 30's (edited)

Episode 338: The Man Who Saved Camp

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:22:02 -0500

Jeff Bachman, half of the team behind the DYM Podcast Network Show: “What it is, What it Means”, joins us to talk about his weeklong DIY Summer Camp he (an his wife and intern…and parents, volunteers, local youth pastor friends…) pulled off in just 12-hours after his original location was closed due to a forest fire… PLUS the leadership lessons that came from that experience.

Episode 337: Matt & His Self Humor

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 02:21:20 -0500

/ Ep 337: Matt And His Self Humor //
• 3 ‘must haves/do’ to launch well
• Days off & Burnout
• Partnering with parents who don’t seem to want it // newsletter.dymapps.com

Episode 336: This is a different podcast…what has happened?!

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 02:17:37 -0500

• McGill is back! And is doing some Youth Ministry Coaching: leadingyouthministry.com
• Fash.com is looking for Wedding Officiants (Side-hustle!)
• What to remember when working with parents
• Gathering feedback from your students
• Steps (not programs) for High School students
• PDYM: Coming This Fall!

Episode 335: One thing I’ve never said, I bought a horse

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 02:16:32 -0500

• We’re an Award-Winning Podcast!
• “DYM Saved my life as a Youth Pastor” — Katie Edwards
• The Greatest Deal On Orange Curriculum in the History of Orange Curriculum
• Members Only Podcast Contest Winners
• Jason and Josh’s thoughts on Solo
• Fadi drops by!
• Regaining momentum and reengaging volunteers
• Guidelines for co-ed events

Episode 334: Oh, This is the Katie Show!

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 17:30:49 -0500

// Ep 334: Oh, This is the Katie Show! //
• Katie has a high school graduate!
• Parenting in Youth Ministry
• An exclusive Orange Curriculum code
• What would you do on a 2 month Sabbatical? (And how does that work with relational youth ministry?)
• Engaging in values of a sabbatical in your everyday life
• How to support the church when you feel undermined by your Senior Pastor
• Katie’s Closing Wisdom

Episode 333: LIVE at Orange 2018 w/Sound That’s As Good As Rethinking YM’s Podcast

Mon, 14 May 2018 14:13:01 -0500

• Getting to know Shef
• DYM and Orange bought YS
• Small Group strategy
• Transitioning from full-time Ministry in the church to Ministry in a non-church setting
• How to clean up a database
• What’s making Doug and Josh most excited about YS
• a top secret audience-only question

Episode 332: Grown-ups Are Teenagers, Just More Stubborn (a.k.a the one with Jess and Kurt!)

Mon, 14 May 2018 14:13:58 -0500

• Transitioning to small groups
• Small Group follow-up processes/procedures for both students and adults
• Getting unchurched parents involved
• A question on sexual immorality

Episode 331: Youth Pastor Diet Recap

Mon, 14 May 2018 14:13:41 -0500

• The BIG YS News
• Youth Pastor Diet recap

Episode 330: McGill Drops in! LeadingYM.com

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:53:26 -0500

• Matt McGill is back! and shares about LeadingYM.com
• Lifeless/inactive senior leadership
• Answering “why did you leave your last church?” in an interview
• The politics and spin of working at a church

Episode 329: Who cares about anything else when someone jumps it at your hour of need?!

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 15:36:08 -0500

• Jason’s headed to Israel, Katie’s just back from Rwanda
• Casting vision to parents (reminding those who’ve forgotten…getting them on-board)
• How to win at school visits
• What to do 24-hours before a retreat
• How to combat last-minute sign-ups

Episode 328: Playing Dot to Dot with My Liver Spots

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 10:44:00 -0600

• Restructuring a team
• Structuring a combo ministry (geared toward JH?)
• Questions to ask when interviewing at a new church
• Moving from “working with students” to “ministering to families”

Episode 327: Chamber of Secrets… I Give It A 6

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 12:25:30 -0600

• The DYM Podcast Network! podcast.downloadyouthministry.com
• Is Summer Camp on its way out?
• Building a culture of constructive criticism
• Worst budget purchase(s)

Episode 326: If You Weren't in Youth MInistry ...

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:06:16 -0600

• What would you be doing if you weren’t doing YM?
• How do you win with a parent/student just looking for you to screw up?
• When do you go to your Lead Pastor vs Direct Report?
• What are some indicators that it’s time to get out of youth ministry?
• How do you get middle schoolers to step-up?

Episode 325: New Show, New Sponsors!

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 09:12:28 -0600

• New Year, New Sponsors! • What’s something in YM you’ve always pretended to love, but secretly hate? • Youth Pastor Diet • Creative YM hacks after budget cuts • How do you let go of a volunteer who doesn’t fit in the ministry? • How do you decide when it’s time to leave? (When the leadership is making it clear you’re not wanted) • How do you better manage your time?

Episode 324: The Show with One Topic

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 14:32:52 -0600

// Episode 324: First Show of 2018! //
• Confidentiality and Parents

Episode 323: The One With Doug’s Star Wars impression

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:21:11 -0600

• How is Josh Griffin like Joel Osteen?
• What’s the best method of follow up?
• What about those who are “in the middle of nowhere” and feel isolated?
• How to stay strong and fresh/ prevent burnout?
• Do you ask your own kids for feedback on the ministry?

Episode 322: Good Stuff Inside

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:11:26 -0600

Episode 322:
• Rejuvenating a newly inherited volunteer team
• How can local youth pastors care for another YP who have been let go?
• Pre-program leader meetings
• The middle school to high school transition

Episode 321: The Show That Almost Wasn't

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 10:40:30 -0600

Episode 321: The Show That Almost Wasn't
• DYM100 memories
• Gifts from Jeff Selph
• Coming back from a 90-day probation period
• Helping a new hire (2nd person) succeed in this position
• Tips for Hosting an event
• When is enough enough (Asking a student not to return to your youth ministry)

Episode 320: Another LIVE SHOW at #DYM100WK2

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 01:41:21 -0500

Episode 320: LIVE at DYM100 Week 2!
• Special guest(s)
• Youth Workers love Pin Trading!
• Doug is a Magic Nerd
• Youth Worker becomes Senior Pastor
• Staying current in Youth trends
• Moving from being the primary voice to letting volunteers be the primary voice
• A first-hand experience of the Hurricane Harvey
• Working with Parents in YM
• The DYM Facebook Community
• Surprise Visit from a Frequent Host!
• DYM tattoos during DYM100

Episode 319: LIVE at DYM100!

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:28:37 -0500

What are weekly, monthly, annual markers of ministry health? What is the most efficient system of follow-up you've ever implemented? What are your Pro Tips for getting 7th graders plugged in to a 7-12th grade group?What are some ways to have quality time with a spouse who homeschools?

Episode 318: Building Bridges

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 11:40:08 -0500

Building bridges with other churches in your area, bringing on new team members, church members/attendees following you to a new church, starting a new program to serve the church

Episode 317: Summer Show

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:52:07 -0500

Episode 317: Summer Show

Episode 316: Surprise Guest: Matt McGill

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 22:27:55 -0500

// Episode 316: Surprise Guest: Matt McGill! //

Episode 315: LIVE at the Orange Conference

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:20:59 -0500

// EPISODE 315 // Live from Orange!

Episode 314: The One Before Orange

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 02:13:34 -0500

// EPISODE 314 // Shot right before we left for Orange Conference!

Episode 313: The New Studio

Sat, 20 May 2017 21:13:00 -0500

// EPISODE 313 //
• New Studio!
• A thank you to Fadi & the principle of thank you
• Tips on meeting with your team
• DYM University
• Service Project Tips
• A Story of Side-Hustling

Episode 312: The 7 Year Itch

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 23:17:13 -0500

*EP 312:*
• Derry’s recommendation for DYM100
• Who’s your favorite kid?
• Staying fresh and energized during the 7 year itch
• What are you reading?
• Meeting etiquette

Episode 311: Katie's Back!

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 01:23:47 -0500

• WINNER of Podcast Review Contest! Congratulations to the winner of a FREE Registration to DYM100! (Watch the episode to see if you’ve won!)
• Lessons from Katie’s canceled Winter Camp & Rwanda Trip
• Boundaries with work and family
• Relationship with your Senior Pastor
• What to share when you leave a church

Episode 310: Single in YM, Side Hustle & Missions Trips

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:56:48 -0500

• Dealing with checked out upper classmen
• How to be single in youth ministry
• Side hustling to support your family
• Mission Trip Covenants
• Leading up and Leading Across in a Purpose Driven model

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Episode 309: Taco Time! (Sponsored by JD Miller)

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:42:06 -0600

• How to stay motivated when life is extremely difficult
• How to convince your Senior Pastor that you need a DYM Membership
• How to find boundaries as a “Doer”
• How to get visibility for your youth ministry on Sunday mornings
• How to rewind Episodes 201 to 216 on iTunes

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Episode 306: Successful YM, Solid Volunteers

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:15:45 -0600

Successful ministry program/event/strategy/aspect you’ve ever been part of, transition from JH to HS ministry...and from HS to JH, appreciating SG leaders, developing a quality volunteer team, is it OK for volunteers serve at one church but attend another

Episode 305: Producer Elliot Gets Hired

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:41:13 -0600

This legendary episode is full of great content, but you'll be hard pressed to watch it since it was shot entirely out of focus … oh lovely!

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

Episode 304: Out of Focus

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:56:12 -0600

This legendary episode is full of great content, but you'll be hard pressed to watch it since it was shot entirely out of focus … oh lovely!

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

Episode 303: Youth MInistry Q&A

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 01:46:08 -0600

• How do you handle discipline for a few in a large group setting?
• Training student leaders: ministry budget or fundraising?
• Building a relationship with your Senior Pastor

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

Episode 302: The People’s Questions

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 01:23:36 -0500

• A follow-up on the weekend off
• Open emails at Saddleback JHM
• How to encourage your Small Group Leaders
• Coaching younger leaders on emotional need boundaries
• Caring for an adult leader with Asperger’s Syndrome

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

Episode 301: Under Construction Studio

Sun, 16 Oct 2016 02:30:43 -0500

*Episode 301*
• DYM100 celebration and stories
• Overall principles when designing a youth room
• Sharing with your spouse: keeping them informed vs keeping them protected

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

Episode 300: LIVE show from #DYM100

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 08:02:28 -0500

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

LIVE from the #DYM100 w/special guests Matt McGill, Jana Sarti, Natalie Johnson & more! Enjoy our 300th show!

Episode 299: 10 Years & Running

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 10:53:23 -0500

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

* // EPISODE 299 //*
• What to do when an elder kid doesn’t support the ministry
• When is it time to leave? What to do when leadership doesn’t support you.
• Handing off a small group to a new leader
• How to be organized under a disorganized (or, as Doug would say, “crazy”) Senior Pastor
• How to handle difficult conversation with volunteers

DYM Podcast Special: Vanished - Left Behind Cast/Crew

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 03:05:10 -0500

Josh Griffin sits down with some of the cast and crew of the new movie Vanished. In theaters for a special Fathom event Sept 28th, 2016.

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Episode 298: HIlary's Here!

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 10:32:43 -0500

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

*// Episode 298 //*
Hilary’s here!!
• Collector’s Edition Mugs
• How to download podcasts
• Productivity Tips
• How many weekends off should you take?
• Passion vs Calling

Episode 297: Youth Ministry Office Hours

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:13:09 -0500

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

*Episode 297*
• YM Office Hours
• Summertime Tips for helping students transition from Middle to High School to College
• Coming in after an interim YW

Episode 296: Pokemon Go YM

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 01:01:10 -0500

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

Episode 296
• Pokemon Go: thoughts and ways to utilize
• On YM transitions: shrinking in size, changing philosophy
• What to do when you’re blocked from a student's social media account or Instagram

Episode 295: Questionable Social Media

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 02:09:32 -0500

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

* // Episode 295 // *
• Joel update on the blog
• Thank you from a youth pastor
• Dealing with questionable posts on social media
• Moving back from Lead Pastor to Youth Ministry
• Being single in youth ministry // Win a date at DYM100
• Combatting spiritual apathy in upper classmen

Episode 294: Guarding Against Burnout

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:44:21 -0500

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

*// Episode 294 //*
• SLC story from Mark Eades
• Attendance/People tracking Software
• Practical ways to guard against burnout
• Being part of the world of Youth Ministry

Episode 293: Squeaky Elliptical, Ladies

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:25:43 -0500

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

*Ep 293: “Squeaky Elliptical, Ladies”*
• The team plans for matching tracksuits
• Update on Joel
• Developing adult/accountability relationships
• The best story Jason Carson has ever told…and where this episode got its name!
• Being a new mom (new parent) in youth ministry
• Interviewing a new Senior Pastor

Episode 292: Youth Ministry Hats & Back from Orange

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:03:32 -0500

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

// EP 292 //
• Katie’s back!
• An Orange Conference recap
• Camp: families/bringing your kids
• New Studio
• Wearing many hats
• Finding a Wife/Spouse

Episode 291: Hilary is back for Round 2

Wed, 25 May 2016 23:18:32 -0500

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Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

EP 291
• Israel trip (Josh is biblically schooled by Jason)
• Alternatives to worship and singing at a retreat
• Money stuff: A Husband and wife who both love youth ministry
• A JH Pastor whose daughter got pregnant

Episode 290: Hilary Is Our Guest!

Sun, 08 May 2016 22:09:07 -0500

EP 290
• Hilary is amazing
• Jessica gives us a thank you card
• Josh’s last weekend
• How Josh leaving Saddleback will effectDYM
• Student Leadership Conference — sign up! — and how to choose the kids to attend? (Love all, choose a few)
• What are Questions to ask a church where you’re interviewing
• Doug takes a phone call
• Student Leader dating a guy with a bad reputation
...On the next show… teenage daughter got pregnant

Episode 289: Closing in on 300 Shows!

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 02:15:19 -0500

:: EPISODE 289 ::
• Griff: emotions/decisions during transitions
• Encouraging a discouraged youth pastor
• Casting vision for the congregation
• Incorporating at-risk students in to a Christian bubble
• Parent Ministry
• Please send in “closing questions"

Episode 288: Josh is Leaving Saddleback

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 01:46:33 -0500

::: EPISODE 288 :::
• Josh’s transition
• Orange Conference
• DYM100
• Contemporary Christian Music // twitter poll + future Qs opinions
• Recruiting male volunteers
• When life is difficult, how much do you share with students?

Episode 287: Perception, Volunteers and Bible Translations

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:41:10 -0500

Episode 287 with Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, Katie Edwards & Jason Carson. Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening!
• Talking about sex with middle schoolers
• Update on Andrew’s first hire + pitch for DYM authors
• How to handle flaky volunteers
• Perception and ministry
• Bible Translations and students
• Killing the YM Golden Calf to keep the work/life balance
• The wrong Marc announced as CA Trip Winner - doh!

Episode 286

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:14:45 -0600

* What do you do when you don’t know someone's name?
* An update on Joel and gifts from our sponsors
* Replacing yourself / Planned Absences
* DYM Facebook group
* How to respond to other ministries wanting students to work for them
* Entering and handling new/next seasons of ministry
* If you could only focus on one thing for the next year, what would it be and why?

Special RISEN Movie Podcast

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:59:38 -0600

We're thrilled for the movie RISEN in theaters this February 19th, 2016. Take y our students to see the new movie, and be sure to catch this exclusive interview with Rich Peluso, VP of Affirm Films, with our very own Josh Griffin. Enjoy the movie, and enjoy the show!

Episode 285 - The One with Jessica Sanchez

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:59:15 -0600

Our good friend Jessica Sanchez joins the latest installment of the DYM Youth Ministry Podcast! Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carson. Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening!

Episode 284 - The One with Allison Hibbard

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 01:13:50 -0600

Our good friend Allison Hibbard joins the latest installment of the DYM Youth Ministry Podcast! Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carson. Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening!

Episode 283 - The One with Cathy Fields

Mon, 04 Jan 2016 01:31:29 -0600

Cathy Fields joins the latest installment of the DYM Youth Ministry Podcast! Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carson. Lots of youth ministry, lots of fun.

Episode 282 - The One with Amazing Audio

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 02:32:00 -0600

We finally get an episode finished using our new audio equipment. You're welcome! Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carson. Lots of youth ministry, lots of fun.

Episode 281 - Angry Parent Emails

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:19:35 -0600

The ANGRY PARENT EMAIL episode. Not to be missed! Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carson. Lots of youth ministry, lots of fun.

Episode 280 - 280 Episodes! Just wow.

Sat, 21 Nov 2015 08:33:07 -0600

Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carson. Lots of youth ministry, lots of fun. Great meeting so many of you at #NYWC this weekend! Yeah!

Episode 279 - We're Not Using the Equipment

Sun, 08 Nov 2015 21:05:57 -0600

Enjoy the average quality audio of this show. AND we take your questions and provide some answers about youth ministry!

Episode 278 - New Equipment is in!

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 01:13:50 -0500

We've got killer new equipment! The bad part is it isn't all set up yet this week. But, until then we still take your questions and provide some answers - all youth ministry, all the time!

Episode 277 - Fall Youth Ministry

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:15:03 -0500

The whole gang is in town - this motley true is a youth ministry lifer, a junior high pastor, a high school pastor and a senior pastor. As always, there's just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for watching. Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors [Orange, APU, YM360 & LeaderTreks).

Episode 276 - Back to School Ministry

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:13:26 -0500

We're taking your questions as we head back to school in our youth groups this Fall. Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for watching. Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors [Orange, APU, YM360 & LeaderTreks).

Special CAPTIVE Movie Show with Screenwriter Brian Bird

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 03:30:45 -0500

Our customer service guru and former Hollywood executive Chip got a chance to sit down with the screenwriter of the new movie CAPTIVE, Brian Bird. Clips from the movie and more included, in theaters Sept 18th!

Episode 275 - Great Questions, Great Summer

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:34:06 -0500

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for watching. Thanks so all of our amazing sponsors [Orange, APU, YM360 & LeaderTreks) and this episode - one more shout out to The Life Book (@lifebook or http://www.thelifebook.com) as well:

Here are the questions and topics on this show:
-transitions between junior high and high school, high school and college
-dividing small groups
-allowing students to bounce between small groups
-when and where small groups meet
-balancing what students want vs what parents want
-splitting jr/sr high
-involving students in a youth band

Thanks for watching!

Blessings,
Doug, Josh, Katie & Jason
Download Youth Ministry
Youth Workers Helping Youth Workers Win

Episode 274 - The Life Book!

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:17:43 -0500

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for watching. Thanks so all of our amazing sponsors [Orange, APU, YM360 & LeaderTreks) and this episode - a special shout out to The Life Book (@lifebook or http://www.thelifebook.com) as well:

Here are the questions and topics on this show:
-the low lows after the high highs of camp
-a leader who just told me I was let go
-how to create great common space in a youth room for relational ministry
-live-streaming youth group services

And we read emails about:
-a hilarious church van horror story!
-an awesome email about a legit senior pastor

Thanks for watching!

Blessings,
Doug, Josh, Katie & Jason
Download Youth Ministry
Youth Workers Helping Youth Workers Win

Episode 273 - Cathy Joins Us (Again)

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 03:20:22 -0500

We're back on track talking summer ministry and more in this week's show. 273 … can you believe it! Wow.

Episode 272 - Cathy Joins Us

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 01:13:48 -0500

You may be thinking … wait, where's episode 270-271? We're working on it! hahahah so here's 272 in the meantime. Enjoy the time with Katie, Josh, Doug and Cathy Fields, too!

Episode 271

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:55:36 -0500

Another week, another show! Be sure to visit our incredible sponsors - Orange, Leadertreks, Azusa Pacific & YM360. We love them all!

Episode 270

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:56:06 -0500

Enjoy the time with Katie, Josh, Doug and Jason on another great summer episode of the Download Youth Ministry Webshow!

Episode 269 - Just the 4 of Us

Thu, 21 May 2015 03:58:31 -0500

If you love the show - visit our sponsors and let them know we sent them their way! GREAT organizations = we love them, too!

Special Show: Where Hope Grows

Wed, 13 May 2015 11:59:34 -0500

Doug and Josh do a special show featuring the new movie Where Hope Grows, in theaters this week!

Episode 268 - Busy Busy Busy

Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:36:37 -0500

We take a few minutes to tackle a big one in youth ministry - busyness and saying "yes" to every ask that comes to you from your church. Some good discussion here, all centered around the struggle!

Episode 267 - Together Again

Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:35:07 -0500

We're all back together for another show and Josh is wearing a shirt & tie. That's weird. Your youth ministry questions - enjoy the show!

Episode 266 - Temporary Set

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:25:39 -0500

We're all back together for another show - but filming in a temporary location while we look for new studio space. Our friend Fadi is on the hunt! Lots of great youth ministry questions - join in on the fun!

Episode 265 - All 4 One!

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:39:02 -0500

Welcome back, webshow fans! Here's another glorious episode of the Download Youth Ministry Webshow - this show marks 265 episodes to date, far and away the longest running podcast in youth ministry history. Which is both awesome and sad.

Episode 264 - Jason Gets Orange Curriculum

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 01:52:52 -0600

The whole gang is back together for a new show - and it starts off with a bang! Jason Carson gets a huge gift of Orange curriculum for his church plant. We also answer your youth ministry questions. Good times! Oh and there's a promo code for YM360 and more! Get at it!

Episode 263 - Reggie Joiner Drops By

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 01:51:44 -0600

this is a GREAT show with Doug, Josh, Katie and special guest Reggie Joiner from our new primary sponsor, Orange. People have said this is one of our best shows ever. Who are these "people"? We'll never tell!

Episode 262 - The 3 Amigos

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 01:51:11 -0600

This week we're all dudes and on fire for youth ministry. Enjoy the show!

Episode 261 - Jason Carson Strikes Back

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 01:52:43 -0600

Jason Carson join us! He's awesome … and we take on the following question: What do you do when your message is a swing and a miss? There is no longer trust in our church staff. What do I do? Our youth room is under construction and we have to move to a temporary room. What do I do about all the change?

Episode 260 - Just the 3 of us

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 01:48:37 -0600

A fun show with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards & Josh Griffin. Just the 3 of us … still reeling since McGill "pizmoed" us.

Special Movie Show - Selma

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 17:43:42 -0600

The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay's "Selma" tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.

Episode 259 - Live at #NYWC w/Skit Guys

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 17:42:44 -0600

We allow the Skit Guys to join us in front of a live studio audience at the Atlanta National Youth Workers Convention 2014. OK, we kinda hijacked their crowd, but it sure was a great show!

Episode 258 - Cathy & Matt Join In

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 17:45:39 -0600

We got "Pizmoed" by Matt McGill … and he's back already!? We wish … just for this show, unfortunately. Join the regular crew of Josh & Doug along with Cathy Fields and newcomer Matt McGill. The show must go on!

Exodus: Gods & Kings Special Episode

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 02:21:27 -0600

This week we recorded a special movie episode of the Download Youth MInistry Webshow - we're thrilled to show some clips of the upcoming film Exodus: Gods and Kings. It is a movie you for sure can't miss this holiday season!

Episode 257 - Mrs. Fields Join Us!

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 02:22:03 -0600

This week Cathy is sitting in for Katie - good times! Just enough youth ministry so you don’t feel guilty for listening. As always, thanks to our amazing sponsors who help with incredible giveaways and keep the servers and the lights on each week:

Episode 256 - Jessica Steps in for Matt

Sat, 13 Dec 2014 02:22:27 -0600

How often should I do small group leader training?
How do I get leaders to get more involved in students’ life outside of church?
Attendance is dropping since I moved our group to a different night. Help!
Am I the right person to grow my ministry?

Episode 255 - Jessica Steps in for Katie

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:45:05 -0600

The fall craziness continues as our friend Jessica Torres jumps in for Katie Edwards to hang out on the DYM Webshow. Love having Matt around still. How many more shows will he be on? Savor this one!

Episode 254 - LIVE from NYWC Sacramento

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:44:40 -0600

Here's another episode of the Download Youth Ministry Show, recorded live before a studio audience at the National Youth Workers Convention in Sacramento, California.

Episode 253 - No Doug Fields!

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:44:08 -0600

Just when you thought it was safe to listen to the show - we do one without Doug Fields! Actually, this one is pretty good, even if DF is gone and our buddy Jason Carson steps up to the microphone.

Episode 252 - Summer is over

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 03:33:09 -0500

Finally we're all back together again after an amazing summer of ministry. Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening. Yeah, we're back!

Episode 251 - Reggie Joiner from Orange

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 03:35:49 -0500

Reggie Joiner from Orange drops by the studio for a show. People are already calling it one of our best shows ever. Is it because of Reggie, or because Josh is gone. You decide!

Episode 250 - Special Guest Jessica Torres

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 03:30:59 -0500

Katie is off at junior high summer camp so Jessica Torres jumps into her seat to share youth ministry wisdom with the team.

Special Episode: The Remaining featuring writer Chris

Sat, 16 Aug 2014 01:02:09 -0500

We're back this week with Chris Downling, writer of the upcoming movie The Remaining. Lots of fun discussions about the power of youth groups going to movies, this particular movie and more!

Episode 249 - Busy Summer of Ministry

Sat, 16 Aug 2014 01:00:45 -0500

We're back this week with our whole crew together again. Lots of summer ministry and busyness - but here we are tackling questions you send in. If you've got questions for the show, send them to webshow@downloadyouthministry.com

Episode 248 - Producer Parker

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:52:59 -0500

This week we have producer Parker on the show for the 1st time ever! Worth listening to the very end - the story at the end from Parker is unreal. You're welcome!

Episode 247 - Saw My Arm Off

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:51:09 -0500

The team is all back together again for a summertime show with lots of questions and answers. What does the title mean? Watch the show to find out!

Episode 246 - Great questions & special guest Jessica Torres

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 10:54:37 -0500

This week we temporarily replace Katie Edwards with our friend Jessica Torres-Sanchez and answer a ton of great questions about burnout, frustrations in ministry, arrogance and that frustrating question "how many did you bring?"

When the Game Stands Tall Special Edition

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:53:20 -0500

Matt, Doug and Josh get together for DYM's 1st ever special edition of the Download Youth Ministry Webshow. This week we feature clips from the upcoming film When the Game Stands Tall, and talk about the power of movies and media with your students. Go see the film in theaters August 22nd!

Episode 245 - Sponsored by Golden Spoon

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 03:08:21 -0500

Doug is gone this week so our friend Seth jumps in and takes his seat. We take on a lot of your youth ministry questions, throw around some possible answers all while eating Golden Spoon. Good times!

Episode 244 - Guests Mark Mattlock & Megan Hutchinson

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:52:12 -0500

Josh is gone somewhere so we replace him with 2 heavyweights (no offense Megan) with Mark Mattlock and Megan Hutchinson. Join 3 of the regular crew, the president of Youth Specialties and a youth worker know for helping students in pain. Good stuff inside!

Episode 243.5 - The Pink Eye episode

Mon, 26 May 2014 02:17:46 -0500

Doug is in Italy. Matt has pink eye. Seth joins Matt and Katie on the show. Josh hosts with excellence and grace.

Episode 243 - special guest Megan Hutchinson

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 00:32:15 -0500

Special guest Megan Hutchinson joins us this week for another episode of the Download Youth Ministry show. Your questions, our answers, and lots of fun along the way!

Episode 242 - live studio audience

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:45:07 -0500

Another episode of the DYMWebshow - this time in our studios but in front of a sizable studio audience. Why are there so many people in the office? We're not sure, but this is a great, energetic and random show!

Episode 241 - a handbag of handgrenades

Sun, 06 Apr 2014 02:42:54 -0500

This week's show is out of control. Matt is a handbag of hand grenades. The only thing more explosive than this show is the next one. Lots of fun, lots of youth ministry questions and answers!

Episode 240 - special guest Jim Burns

Sat, 15 Mar 2014 08:47:19 -0500

We're all back around the table this week but having Jim Burns (president of Homeword) join us is definitely the highlight. Your questions, our answers and some real wisdom from a great veteran youth worker and mentor.

Episode 239 - The Whole Gang is Back

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:41:52 -0600

After a little time apart and some very special guests in the past few episodes, the whole DYM Webshow team is back together and at full strength taking your questions about youth ministry. Learn from our failures, mistakes and wins. Welcome to the team!

Episode 238 - Katie is in Rwanda

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 23:06:34 -0600

Katie is away in Rwanda, so we ask Jessica Torres to fill in for this week's show. Jessica is all things small groups, and is super insightful on the show. So thankful for her love for students and Life Groups.

Episode 237 - special guest Mark Matlock

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 23:45:37 -0600

We're thrilled to welcome special guest Mark Matlock to the show this week!

Episode 236 - special guest Duffy Robbins

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:30:58 -0600

We're thrilled to welcome special guest Duffy Robbins to the show this week!

Episode 235 - Lots of Questions, Lots of Fun

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 23:46:21 -0600

-how much should I share about the church/volunteers/my day with my spouse?
-is there a way to watch the show live?
-what technology and programs should we use to go to the next level?
-how do I help my "kids will be kids" philosophy at my church
-my church sets the bar so low, what can I do?
-setting up my volunteers to win with jr highers?
-how do I recruit volunteers?

Episode 234 - No Technical Problems

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:33:43 -0600

We're thrilled to report that all of the technical stuff actually worked for a complete show. Rich audio, crystal clear picture, no edits and no filter. So please enjoy another epic show of your youth ministry questions and hopefully some helpful answers.

Episode 233 - Blame Parker

Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:41:10 -0600

A really great show, featuring Jason Carson sitting in this week for our own Matt McGill. Lots of great questions answered as we get settled in on the new set for another show. Glad you're a part of the team!

Episode 231 - 1st Show on the New Set!

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 14:14:55 -0600

We take a spin in our new studio space for the Download Youth Ministry webshow. Slick new white chairs, fancy bookshelves and more. As always, lots of your questions, answers and fun!

Episode 230 - LIVE in Nashville

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 14:09:29 -0600

Jana is back for a special LIVE show at the Youth Specialties' National Youth Worker's Convention in Nashville.

Episode 229 - The Office Studio

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:14:47 -0600

Our friend loaned us his office for the day to shoot yet another episode of the Download Youth Ministry Webshow. The new studio is getting so close now!

Episode 228 - The WORST Volunteers

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:43:09 -0600

Episode 227 - The GOOD Volunteer Show

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:40:48 -0600

This week we pause your questions and just have fun talking about GOOD volunteers and what makes them so special to us! One of the best episodes in a long time!

Episode 226 - The One Without Doug

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:41:07 -0600

We do one of our very 1st shows without Doug. Mixed results at best.

Episode 225 - Live Show at YS-San Diego

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:41:22 -0600

We had a blast hanging with other youth workers in San Diego at the National Youth Workers Convention. SO fun!

Episode 224 - Still in Transition

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:41:32 -0600

The show before the LIVE show at YS. So fun!

Episode 223 - A Transitional Studio

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:41:42 -0600

What we didn't know was that this "transitional studio" was going to be here for so long.

Episode 222 - Back to Old School

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:40:22 -0600

Back to school fun with the team. Pull a seat up to the table and let's talk youth ministry.

Episode 221 - A Little Shorter

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:41:53 -0600

Only 4 shows away from our LIVE Ys-San Diego show. Good times had by all.

Episode 220 - Another Strong Showing

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:42:01 -0600

You might be tempted to think the YMG is no more. Well, it kind of is … we're becoming the Download Youth Ministry Show!

Episode 219 - Summer Fun

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:37:04 -0600

Will this episode be worth the wait. Of course it is. Pure gold inside!

Episode 218 - We're Back!

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:08:01 -0500

We're back! After a long hiatus on iTunes … the DYM show is back and better than ever!

Episode 217 - Ups and Downs

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 -0500

We received emails from youth workers who've been experiencing the ups & downs of youth ministry. Seems like "ups & downs" is a fairly accurate description of life in youth ministry… and the weight of the boys on this podcast!

Episode 216 - Youth-anization

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:00 -0500

Matt missed again, but Josh picked up the 'funny' right where McGill left off by making up new terms like "youth-anization." We also had a really great discussion on legacy, platform, & humility (because Matt wasn't there)!

Episode 215 - Good… Not Great

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:00:00 -0500

Its difficult to have a "great" show without the queen--Katie Edwards. But the guys did have a "good" show with many of your YM questions. As always, some fun dialogue on some tough topics & some potential McGill edits!

Episode 214 - Trust is Earned

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:00:00 -0500

Since McGill had to miss the podcast, YMG executive producer Seth Bartlette jumped in as his substitute. We're pretty certain he drank way too much caffeine beforehand as he seemed a little too eager to answer the questions.

Episode 213 - Physician, Heal Thyself

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:00:00 -0500

Mark Matlock, president of Youth Specialties, drops by the garage to be our special guest. While he contributed youth ministry wisdom, he also dazzled the YMG crew with some impromptu magic. Don't miss it!

Episode 212 - McGill Edits Strike Back

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:00:00 -0500

You've come to expect several things from the YMG: Doug's wisdom, Josh's agreement with Doug, wisdom from Katie, and then Matt… who is solely responsible for not 1… not 2… but 3 edits on today's show. Yikes!

Episode 211 - Sharp as a Pistol-Whip

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:00:00 -0500

This episode of the YMG was brought to you by the phrases, "Sharp as a Pistol-Whip," "Let Me Summarize" & "More Cowbell, Please!" Tune-in & see how those 3 random statements were incorporated into our conversation.

Episode 210 - Sorry You Got Canned

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:00:00 -0500

Many listeners sent questions starting with, "Matt… sorry you got canned!" Its good to know our community knows Matt's love language: sarcasm. But, beyond the humor, there's a lot of good YM discussion waiting for you.

Episode 200 - Live Show at NYWC San Diego

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:00:00 -0600

We reach another podcast milestone & celebrate it with our youth ministry friends at NYWC in San Diego. Our awesome sponsors showered our guests with tons of great prizes & valuable giveaways. Such a fun night!

Episode 209 - Fade to Black

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:00:00 -0600

After last week's episode ending with a cliffhanger - some big news is revealed. How will it affect the YMG team? Tune-in and find out!

Episode 208 - The Cliffhanger

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Doug had some great one-liners, Katie was the queen, Josh was feisty, and Matt was… well, Matt. After discussing several great YM questions, we ended the episode with a cliffhanger. Tune-in!

Episode 207 - Please Don't Read My Name

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:00:00 -0600

We heard from many youth workers walking through pretty trying circumstances. Join us as we have tough conversations about difficult situations… we wish we could say it was all serious, but the laughter continued.

Episode 206 - The Christmas Miracle

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:00:00 -0600

The miracle could be that Matt admitted he was wrong or that he posted the show quickly-we can't remember. We also discussed the term "been there youth ministry." Can you relate? Have you ever "been there"?

Episode 205 - Redefining Success

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 02:00:00 -0600

In this episode, it seemed like the recurring theme was about how we need to be careful in defining 'success' in youth ministry. Such a great discussion on this important topic. So go be successful and watch this episode!

Episode 204 - Matt's Farewell Show

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:00:00 -0600

Matt's back... and so is his gout. Wait... what? Could this be his final show? [Warning: This show is rated PG due to subject matter about a very serious medical condition known as gout; a.k.a., "rich man's disease!"]

Episode 203 - Matt Who?

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:00:00 -0600

Torie Fields (Doug's oldest daughter) got called up to the big leagues to replace the aging and mission-tripping Matt McGill. She shared insights from her experiences completing her first year in youth ministry including details on what its like to work for McGill. Katie dropped some great wisdom (again), Josh dropped some references to www.MoreThanDodgeball.com (cha-ching!), & Doug left everyone speechless after one of his answers. Listen to this episode as we discuss your questions about finances, background checks, flirting volunteers, siblings in small groups, and more!

Episode 202 - The Pink Ghost

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:00:00 -0600

It just feels like something is missing in this episode, but it takes a while for the YMG team to notice. Matt is away on a mission trip so the three amigos take over without missing a beat (just a few loud cackles). Katie is rested and returns from her vacation to offer up some great youth ministry wisdom - as well as some great sound-bytes as the team takes on a ton of youth ministry questions.

Episode 201 - Doug's Drinking Habit

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:00:00 -0600

While we were bummed that the Podcast Queen, Katie Edwards, was on a much-needed vacation and couldn't join us for this episode of the YM Garage, we're thrilled to have special guest & former podcast regular Jana Sarti, aka the Squawker,return! Jana shares her insights, Matt brings the funny, Josh agrees with everyone a lot, and Doug explains how his 'drinking habit' first started. That and we answer a lot of questions! Join us as we take our first step to Episode 300.

Episode 199 - Official Tour of the YM Garage

seth@remedylive.com (Seth Bartlette) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:00:00 -0500

For those viewers who have ever doubted if this podcast was taped in an actual garage - doubt no longer friends. You'll get an exclusive all-access tour of the YM Garage. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Doug's old office (some might even say "storage closet"). While this is the shortest episode we've ever taped, it's because we've already begun packing for our trip to San Diego for Show 200 LIVE at YS' NYWC! What a milestone - and we couldn't think of a more fitting way to celebrate it than with a few hundred fellow youth workers as our live studio audience. Enjoy the tour!