http://ottercreek.org A podcast designed to bless youth ministers, youth pastors or anyone who help teens grow into the men and women God created them to be. David Rubio sits down with various special guests to talk about issues relating to congregational youth work and teen/youth spiritual development. A podcast designed to bless youth ministers, youth pastors or anyone who help teens grow into the men and women God created them to be. David Rubio sits down with various special guests to talk about issues relating to congregational youth work and... Otter Creek Church no Digital Side Hug office@ottercreek.org en-us ℗ & © 2019 Otter Creek Church Ekklesia 360 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:42:16 +0000 720 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/30-ideas-in-30-minutes-30-things-parents-need-to-hear-you-say Sun, 04 Dec 2016 13:30:30 +0000 The 30 Ideas guys - with 75 years of combined youth ministry experience - grab lunch at the Slick Pig in Murfreesboro, TN & then brainstorm 30 Ideas for things that parents who have students in your youth ministry need to hear come out of your mouth! The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio 30 ideas,30 ideas in 30 minutes,david knox,david rubio,david skidmore,digital side-hug,parenting,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,parenting ideas http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/3/0e5689656_1481030914_30-ideas-in-30-minutes-30-things-parents-need-to-hear-you-say.m4a http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/live-from-ncym-30-ideas-in-30-minutes-take-care-of-yourself Sun, 16 Oct 2016 14:15:38 +0000 Recorded live from the National Conference on Youth Ministries in Colorado Springs. Loyd is absent because he's on his way to run a marathon to raise money for Best Buddies…but Dknox, Skid & Rubio invite the AUDIENCE to help them share ideas... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio 30 ideas in 30 minutes,david knox,david rubio,david skidmore,digital side-hug,national conference on youth ministries,ncym,self care,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,30 ideas,ministry self-care,taking care of yourself http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/l/0e5543616_1477058790_live-from-ncym-30-ideas-in-30-minutes-self-care.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-live-from-ncym-the-professors Sun, 07 Feb 2016 04:00:00 +0000 Recorded live from the National Conference on Youth Ministries in Colorado Springs, Rubio sits down with four professors of youth ministry to talk shop. Hear Dudley Chancey, Robert Oglesby, Walter Surdacki & David Fraze answer questions like... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio david fraze,david rubio,digital side-hug,dudley chancey,national conference on youth ministries,ncym,robert oglesby,teenagers,teens,the professors,walter surdacki,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4867701_1454903881_the-digital-side-hug-live-from-ncym-the-professors.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-30-ideas-in-30-minutes-movie-ideas Sun, 13 Dec 2015 13:39:19 +0000 Just in time for the holidays (AND just in time for the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens!) this podcast is the DSH's gift to youth ministers everywhere! Longer than the normal 30 Ideas podcasts due to a discussion of the hype surrounding... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio 30 ideas in 30 minutes,david knox,david rubio,david skidmore,digital side-hug,teenagers,teens,todd loyd,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,youth group movies http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e4738561_1450359434_the-digital-side-hug-30-ideas-in-30-minutes-movie-ideas.m4a http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-ncym-2016-preview-wnicole-hendley-josh-jones Sun, 08 Nov 2015 04:34:14 +0000 With Early Bird Registration still open (through December 1st), there’s no better time to hear two members of the NCYM Board talk about the amazing blessings that await us all in Colorado Springs in January! After sharing a little about the history... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio david rubio,digital side-hug,josh jones,ncym,nicole hendley,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,national conference on youth ministries http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e4652098_1447042870_the-digital-side-hug-ncym-2016-preview-wnicole-hendley-josh-jones.m4a http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-50th-podcast-wbuster-clemens-advice-for-youth-ministers Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:56:58 +0000 The 50th Podcast turns into HERO DAY at the Rubio House! Rubio’s youth ministry hero, Buster Clemens and his wife Kim drop by for a celebration for the ages. Becky makes cookies...Charity presents Buster with a special award & the Rubio brood... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio david rubio,digital side-hug,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,buster clemens,hero day,advice for youth ministers,youthministry.com http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e4635384_1446440122_the-digital-side-hug-50th-podcast-wbuster-clemens-advice-for-youth-ministers.m4a http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-nba-season-preview-2015-16 Sun, 25 Oct 2015 01:38:18 +0000 Recorded mere hours before the tip-off of the new season, infuriating San Antonio Spurs fan & veteran contributor to the Digital Side-Hug NBA Podcasts, Eric Livingston and newbie, Cameron Hendley - husband to Otter Creek’s High School Youth... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio david knox,david rubio,digital side-hug,eric livingston,nba,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,cameron hendley,national basketball association,season preview http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e4626604_1445995049_the-digital-side-hug-nba-season-preview-2015-16.m4a http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-catalyst-2015-debrief-podcast Sun, 11 Oct 2015 02:02:51 +0000 Holy CRAPOLA there was a lot of awesome stuff at this year’s Catalyst Conference in Atlanta, GA (#AwakenTheWonder). In this podcast (recorded in two segments), Rubio sits down with some former (Eric Petty & Matt Atnip) and current (David... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio catalyst conference,david knox,david rubio,digital side-hug,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,seth madaris,david schilling,nicole hendley,kinsley crothers,matt atnip,eric petty,catalyst leader http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e4597973_1444788076_the-digital-side-hug-catalyst-2015-debrief-podcast.m4a http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-bethany-haley-williams-the-color-of-grace-the-power-of-shame-the-mission-of-exile-international Sun, 27 Sep 2015 20:21:15 +0000 After revealing her ignorance of the world of Harry Potter, Bethany Haley Williams - founder of Exile International and author of the new book The Color of Grace - talks about the impact of shame in her own life and how her path to healing led her to... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio child soldiers,david rubio,digital side-hug,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,bethany haley williams,matthew williams,exile international,color of grace,orphans of war http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e4564449_1443640184_the-digital-side-hug-bethany-haley-williams-the-color-of-grace-the-power-of-shame-the-mission-of-exile-international.m4a http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-30-ideas-in-30-minutes-retreat-ideas Sun, 20 Sep 2015 20:21:15 +0000 Live from David Skidmore’s office in Murfreesboro, Skid, David Knox & Todd Loyd (on the phone) join Rubio for another installment of 30 Ideas in 30 Minutes. The topic of this podcast is Retreat Ideas. From ways to prep your group beforehand…to... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio 30 ideas in 30 minutes,david knox,david rubio,david skidmore,digital side-hug,teenagers,teens,todd loyd,youth group retreat,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e4544261_1442924676_the-digital-side-hug-30-ideas-in-30-minutes-retreat-ideas.m4a http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-scot-mcknight-a-fellowship-of-differents-the-definition-of-love Sun, 13 Sep 2015 20:21:15 +0000 Scot McKnight is an author, speaker, preacher & professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in the suburbs of Chicago. After recommending “The Big Night” by Stanley Tucci, putting the kibosh on Morris Gregwire’s latest question and telling... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio apostle paul,david rubio,digital side-hug,love,new perspective on paul,scot mcknight,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,a fellowship of differents http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e4528778_1442201560_the-digital-side-hug-scot-mcknight-a-fellowship-of-differents-the-definition-of-love.m4a http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-lars-janel-coburn-from-single-to-married-at-a-relatively-new-place Sun, 23 Aug 2015 20:21:15 +0000 The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio canyon view church of christ,david rubio,digital side-hug,janel coburn,lars coburn,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4468834_1440425953_the-digital-side-hug-lars-janel-coburn-from-single-to-married-at-a-relatively-new-place.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-pastor-pete-contreras-new-vision-christian-fellowship Sun, 02 Aug 2015 20:21:15 +0000 Podcast 2 of 3 recorded on an amazing-yet-never-should-have-happened recent trip to San Diego, CA. Blown away by the mission - and the people - of New Vision Christian Fellowship, Rubio sits down with lead pastor Pete Contreras to talk about how this... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio david rubio,digital side-hug,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,pete contreras,new vision christian fellowship http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4413411_1438637545_the-digital-side-hug-pastor-pete-contreras-new-vision-christian-fellowship.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-adam-mclane-the-youth-cartels-mission Sun, 07 Jun 2015 20:21:15 +0000 Podcast 1 of 3 recorded on an amazing-yet-never-should-have-happened recent trip to San Diego, CA. Rubio visits the WORLD HEADQUARTERS of The Youth Cartel (e.g. Adam’s garage) to chat with Youth Cartel Partner Adam McLane. After a brief... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio david rubio,digital side-hug,teenagers,teens,the summit,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,adam mclane,youth cartel,the youth cartel http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4672079_1433992402_the-digital-side-hug-adam-mclane-the-youth-cartels-mission.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-patrick-chappell-on-theroad-lessons-learned-as-a-christian-college-recruiter Sun, 03 May 2015 20:21:15 +0000 On a recent (and EPIC) Mystery Trip Survey…Rubio and former admissions recruiter for Lipscomb University and current Young Adult Minister at Otter Creek Church, Patrick Chappell, discuss what lessons PC has learned from working with former youth... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio david rubio,digital side-hug,patrick chappell,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4203147_1430747012_the-digital-side-hug-patrick-chappell-on-theroad-lessons-learned-as-a-christian-college-recruiter.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-2015-nba-playoff-preview Sun, 12 Apr 2015 20:21:15 +0000 With Wes Riddle, our resident urban farmer, unable to join the fun, 4 out of 5 Digital Side-Hug NBA Guys (Josh Graves, David Knox, Eric Livingston & David Rubio) are back for an extremely informal look at the year that was in the NBA…and the... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio david knox,david rubio,digital side-hug,eric livingston,josh graves,nba,nba playoffs,teenagers,teens,wes riddle,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,stephen curry,james harden http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4672078_1429073033_the-digital-side-hug-2015-nba-playoff-preview.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-jp-cooke-internship-lessons-learned Sun, 05 Apr 2015 20:21:15 +0000 Recently engaged former Otter Creek Intern/Apprentice & current graduate theology student at Princeton Theological Seminary, John Paul Cooke, stops by the office during a recent visit to his home state to talk with Rubio about his ability to make... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio david rubio,digital side-hug,teenagers,teens,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,john paul cooke,jp cooke,youth ministry apprenticeship,youth ministry internship http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4143403_1428287238_the-digital-side-hug-jp-cooke-internship-lessons-learned.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-dr-lee-c-camp-review-of-american-sniper Sun, 01 Mar 2015 20:21:15 +0000 In honor of the 2015 Academy Awards, Lee C. Camp, Professor of Theology and Ethics at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN and creator and host of Tokens (www.tokensshow.com) - a live, radio experience, sits down with David Rubio to discuss the film... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio clint eastwood,david rubio,digital side-hug,teenagers,teens,veterans,youth ministry,youth pastor,youth worker,lee c. camp,american sniper,tokens show http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671994_1425271192_the-digital-side-hug-dr-lee-c-camp-review-of-american-sniper.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-kenda-creasy-dean-the-comfy-church-and-the-task-of-youth-ministry Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:21:15 +0000 To kick off the second year of The DSH, Rubio spends 30 terrific minutes with Kenda Creasy Dean, Youth Ministry Professor at the Princeton Theological Seminary. After a few Christmas questions and an imaginary trip to death row, Rubio asks Kenda to... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,kenda creasy dean,princeton theological seminary,church as social entrepreneur http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3924902_1420481188_the-digital-side-hug-kenda-creasy-dean-the-comfy-church-and-the-task-of-youth-ministry.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-30-ideas-in-30-minutes Sun, 28 Dec 2014 20:21:15 +0000 Amazingly, it's been a full year since the launch of the Digital Side-Hug podcast! And to celebrate, former Side-Hug participants David Knox, Todd Loyd & David Skidmore join Rubio for an all-out creative assault. Having each taught classes... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,david skidmore,todd loyd,david knox http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4672082_1419972743_the-digital-side-hug-30-ideas-in-30-minutes.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-steve-holladay-of-ultimate-escape-helping-teens-adopt-gods-vision-for-sexuality Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:21:15 +0000 During a recent breakfast at Dimples Deli in Brentwood, Rubio sits down with Steve Holladay, the founder & director of Ultimate Escape. After a ridiculous lightning round of get-to-know-me questions, we get to know Steve’s beautiful heart as he... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,steve holladay,ultimate escape http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671952_1418437042_the-digital-side-hug-steve-holladay-of-ultimate-escape-helping-teens-adopt-gods-vision-for-sexuality.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-francis-mbuvi-working-wteens-from-the-slums-of-nairobi-kenya Sun, 30 Nov 2014 20:21:15 +0000 On a recent trip to the United States, former homeless street kid from the slums of Nairobi turned Spirit-powered Youth Minister, Francis Mbuvi spent the night at the Rubio house, home of his biggest fan: Charity Rubio! Following a sample of the... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,francis mbuvi,made in the streets,mits,street kids http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3871634_1417388443_the-digital-side-hug-francis-mbuvi-working-wteens-from-the-slums-of-nairobi-kenya.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-andy-root-bonhoeffer-as-youth-worker-the-theological-turn-in-youth-ministry Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:21:15 +0000 Andrew Root, PhD - the Olson Baalson Associate Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in Minneapolis, MN & author of the Theological Journey Through Youth Ministry series (What I call the Chronicles of Nadia!) - joins Rubio via... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,andrew root,andy root,dietrich bonhoeffer,bonhoeffer as youth worker,theological turn in youth ministry http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3860597_1416702338_the-digital-side-hug-andy-root-bonhoeffer-as-youth-worker-the-theological-turn-in-youth-ministry.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-dr-robert-epstein-the-problem-of-infantilization-the-myth-of-control Sun, 09 Nov 2014 20:21:15 +0000 Dr. Robert Epstein, former editor of Psychology Today, current professor at the University of the South Pacific and one of the most quoted psychologists in America, joins David via Skype to talk about his heart for teens and the thesis of his... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,dr. robert epstein,teen 2.0,infantilization,aibrt http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3831767_1415594451_the-digital-side-hug-dr-robert-epstein-the-problem-of-infantilization-the-myth-of-control.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-nba-season-preview-2014-15 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:21:15 +0000 Josh Graves, David Knox, Eric Livingston & Wes Riddle join Rubio for another exciting conversation about the goings on of the Association. Is LeBron's supporting cast ALREADY more potent than the group assembled for that 4-year run? Which... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,josh graves,eric livingston,david knox,wes riddle,nba,lebron james http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671925_1414427919_the-digital-side-hug-nba-season-preview-2014-15.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-mark-devries-evaluating-family-based-youth-ministry-20-years-later Sun, 19 Oct 2014 20:21:15 +0000 Youth Ministers, brace yourselves for this terrific conversation with 36yr veteran youth worker Mark DeVries, author of Family Based Youth Ministry & Sustainable Youth Ministry. After identifying Brad Pitt as the most likely actor to play the... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,mark devries,family based youth ministry http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671928_1414116501_the-digital-side-hug-mark-devries-evaluating-family-based-youth-ministry-20-years-later.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-michael-kimpan-the-mission-of-the-marin-foundation Sun, 12 Oct 2014 20:21:15 +0000 Michael Kimpan is the executive director of the Marin Foundation - a foundation which has as it’s goal to "build bridges between the LGBTQ Community and communities of faith”. After a delicious lunch at Joey’s House of Pizza, David & Michael... The Digital Side-Hug digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,michael kimpan,andrew marin,the marin foundation,lgbtq http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3734867_1413216097_the-digital-side-hug-michael-kimpan-the-mission-of-the-marin-foundation.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-the-renewal-guys-panel-of-youth-ministers Sun, 21 Sep 2014 20:21:15 +0000 During their annual trip to Cedars of Lebanon State Park, 5 full-time youth ministers from 4 different states - totaling over 60 years experience in ministry - sit down with Rubio to record the first ever “Renewal Podcast”. After a slightly... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,brian deherde,kevin hackett,matt hardin,steven kirby,aubrey wood,renewal,todd loyd http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3673753_1411479970_the-digital-side-hug-the-renewal-guys-panel-of-youth-ministers.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-dr-morris-gregwirestephen-jerkins-conversation-with-a-creative-genius Sun, 17 Aug 2014 20:21:15 +0000 Author of the book “Asking Can Be Fun” and good friend to The Digital Side-Hug, Dr. Morris Gregwire (and his son) drop by to say hello. David calls an audible and asks Dr. Gregwire to do the “Blitzkrieg” honors. Morris tries out some of his... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,dr. morris gregwire,stephen jerkins,asking can be fun,the nobility http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671990_1408449301_the-digital-side-hug-dr-morris-gregwire-stephen-jerkins-conversation-with-a-creative-genius.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-david-skidmore-the-top-10-things-i-dont-care-if-teens-get-tired-of-hearing-me-say Sun, 10 Aug 2014 20:21:15 +0000 Rubio sits down with one of his best friends in the world & also his Impact Beach Ball Race Nemesis, David Skidmore - youth minister at the North Boulevard Church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN. Before heading to Slick Pig for a half-slab of ribs... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,david skidmore,sycamore tree http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671985_1407734692_the-digital-side-hug-david-skidmore-the-top-10-things-i-dont-care-if-teens-get-tired-of-hearing-me-say.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-mark-moore-the-god-who-wants-to-feed-us Sun, 20 Jul 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (Recorded at IMPACT…a youth rally on the campus of Lipscomb University) Mark Moore, former missionary to Uganda, Africa, Founder of Mana Nutrition and the man ultimately responsible for introducing Rubio to the career of youth ministry, stops by to... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,mark moore,mana nutrition,rutf,good spread,manabago http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3453257_1405922205_the-digital-side-hug-mark-moore-the-god-who-wants-to-feed-us.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-karly-dallas-when-short-term-missions-becomes-long-term-calling Sun, 29 Jun 2014 20:21:15 +0000 On a mission trip to Mexico with his youth group, David found time to sit down with Teen-turned-Missionary Karly Dallas - leader of a life-changing after school ministry in Vicente Guerrero, Baja, Mexico called Oasis. In addition to teaching Rubio... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,karly dallas,oasis after school program,oasis,missionary,short-term missions,vicente guerrero,mexico http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671924_1404221802_the-digital-side-hug-karly-dallas-when-short-term-missions-becomes-long-term-calling.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-dave-clayton-raising-the-bar Sun, 18 May 2014 20:21:15 +0000 Rubio sits down with Dave Clayton - point leader at Ethos Church in Nashville, TN to talk about life, Weezer & what God is doing at Ethos that has resonated so strongly with young Christians in Nashville. Ethos is a unique church that has grown... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,dave clayton,ethos church,ethos,young adults http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3240247_1400500308_the-digital-side-hug-dave-clayton-raising-the-bar.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-jim-frost-jennifer-lackey-counseling-part-2-suicide-cutting-sexual-acting-out Sun, 13 Apr 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (2 of 2 podcasts recorded with professional counselors from Agape) - The second podcast with Licensed Senior Psychological Examiners Jim Frost, M.A. and Jennifer Lackey, M.A. Jennifer (Clinical Services Coordinator) & Jim (Assistant Clinical... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,jim frost,jennifer lackey,agape nashville,counseling,suicide,suicidal ideation,cutting,risky sexual behavior http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3108497_1397532614_the-digital-side-hug-jim-frost-jennifer-lackey-counseling-part-2-suicide-cutting-sexual-acting-out.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-2014-nba-playoffs-preview Sun, 13 Apr 2014 20:21:15 +0000 David invites three other ministers on the Otter Creek staff and an “Urban Farmer” from Memphis to join him for an extremely informal (and almost offensive) look at one of the most exciting sporting events of the year: The NBA Playoffs! Hear OC... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,josh graves,eric livingston,david knox,wes riddle,nba,nba playoffs http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4672085_1397766205_the-digital-side-hug-2014-nba-playoffs-preview.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-jim-frost-jennifer-lackey-counseling-general-principles-and-eating-disorders Sun, 06 Apr 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (1 of 2 podcasts recorded with professional counselors from Agape) - Rubio asks Jim Frost, M.A. and Jennifer Lackey, M.A., both of whom are Licensed Senior Psychological Examiners, to spend some time sharing insights and advice on counseling... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,jim frost,jennifer lackey,agape nashville,counseling,counseling principles,eating disorders http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3087279_1396895048_the-digital-side-hug-jim-frost-jennifer-lackey-counseling-general-principles-and-eating-disorders.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-theresa-mazza-reaching-teens-through-unconventional-means Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (4th of 5 podcasts recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - Rubio sits down with former youth minister/Rocketown director & current “undercover youth minister" Theresa Mazza. After sharing her undying passion for... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,theresa mazza,rocketown,symc,simply youth ministry conference,simply youth ministry http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3068503_1396293697_the-digital-side-hug-theresa-mazza-reaching-teens-through-unconventional-means.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-jason-ostrander-the-world-of-simply-youth-ministry Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (5th of 5 podcasts recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - Rubio sits down with Jason Ostrander, “Lead Guy” at Simply Youth Ministry & the Director of (and busiest man at) SYMC. In between bites of lunch, Jason talks... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,jason ostrander,group publishing,symc,simply youth ministry conference,simply youth ministry http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3077045_1396504091_the-digital-side-hug-jason-ostrander-the-world-of-simply-youth-ministry.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-darren-sutton-recruiting-using-volunteers Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (3rd of 5 podcasts recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - Rubio spends some time with 26-year youth ministry veteran Darren Sutton, author of “Everyone’s Called to Youth Ministry…They Just Don’t Know It Yet”. Darren tells... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,darren sutton,millennial influence,symc,simply youth ministry conference,simply youth ministry http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671963_1395711731_the-digital-side-hug-darren-sutton-recruiting-using-volunteers.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-the-rubios-on-the-road-simply-youth-ministry-conference Sun, 16 Mar 2014 20:21:15 +0000 For Becky's 40th Birthday, David gives his wife Becky the perfect gift: an opportunity to co-host a Digital Side-Hug podcast recorded on-the-go as they make their way to (and from) the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH. The Rubios... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,becky rubio,symc,simply youth ministry conference,simply youth ministry http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671844_1395036500_the-digital-side-hug-the-rubios-on-the-road-simply-youth-ministry-conference.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-ken-castor-grow-down-the-right-kind-of-spiritual-maturity Sun, 16 Mar 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (First of 5 Podcasts Recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - Rubio talks with Ken Castor, a 20yr veteran youth pastor & professor of youth ministry at Crown College in Minnesota. Ken was presenting at SYMC on the theme... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,ken castor,grow down,generational transference,symc,simply youth ministry conference,simply youth ministry http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671921_1395068368_the-digital-side-hug-ken-castor-grow-down-helping-teens-mature.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-bryan-halferty-preparing-students-for-life-after-youth-group Sun, 16 Mar 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (2nd of 5 podcasts recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - David sits down with Bryan Halferty, minister to young adults & college students at Mercer Creek Church & creator of The Unitive. After revealing that he’s... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,bryan halferty,the unitive,unitive,www.theunitive.com,symc,simply youth ministry conference,simply youth ministry http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e3008633_1395203183_the-digital-side-hug-bryan-halferty-preparing-students-for-life-after-youth-group.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-the-pagels-part-2-female-yms-in-the-coc Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:21:15 +0000 In Part 2 of his conversation with the Jennifer & Jason Pagel - Youth Ministers at the Harpeth Hills Church of Christ in Brentwood, TN - David asks Jennifer to talk about the challenges of being one of the very first female YM's in the CoC... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio the digital side-hug,digital side-hug,side hug,david rubio,otter creek,youth ministry,youth worker,youth pastor,jennifer pagel,jason pagel http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671837_1394506627_the-digital-side-hug-the-pagels-part-2-female-yms-in-the-coc.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-the-pagels-part-1-married-and-in-youth-ministry-together Sun, 02 Mar 2014 20:21:15 +0000 David sits down with Jennifer and Jason Pagel - who have both been youth ministers at the Harpeth Hills Church of Christ in Brentwood, TN for the last 16 years. After an exciting discussion about Jason's flight-school sand volleyball... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio the digital side-hug,digital side-hug,side hug,david rubio,otter creek,youth ministry,youth worker,youth pastor,jennifer pagel,jennifer pagel http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e2957893_1393859722_the-digital-side-hug-the-pagels-part-1-married-and-in-youth-ministry-together.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-patrick-ford-the-most-interesting-man-on-earth Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (Recorded last year) - In the very first DSH phone-interview ever, Rubio catches up with, perhaps, the most interesting person on earth: former Youth Minister and current preaching & teaching minister at the West Islip Church of Christ on Long... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,patrick ford,lord's supper,gluten intolerance http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671947_1393281975_the-digital-side-hug-patrick-ford-power-of-the-lords-supper.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-jeff-walling-public-speaking-conflict-resolution Sun, 16 Feb 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (Recorded at Gatlinburg, Winterfest) - Rubio sits down with Jeff Walling, preaching minister at the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC...and one of the most prolific speakers in the Churches of Christ. After a brief conversation about... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,jeff walling http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4672012_1392728500_the-digital-side-hug-jeff-walling-public-speaking-conflict-resolution.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-todd-loyd Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:21:15 +0000 In this episode, David sits down with Todd Loyd, one of his closest ministry friends. A 19yr veteran of Youth Ministry & former NCYM Board President, Todd is the author of the young adult suspense fiction novel "Dark Ride" and co-host... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,ncym,todd loyd,greenlawler,dark ride,down syndrome,best buddies,wdw 4 families http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e2882331_1392047398_the-digital-side-hug-todd-loyd.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-dudley-chancey Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (Recorded at NCYM 2014) David sits down with Dudley Chancey - professor of youth and family ministry at Oklahoma Christian University and possessor of one of the all-time great first names in the history of youth ministry. Dudley reminisces about God... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio the digital side-hug,digital side-hug,side hug,david rubio,dudley chancey,otter creek http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4672006_1391449916_the-digital-side-hug-dudley-chancey.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-brad-montague Sun, 26 Jan 2014 20:21:15 +0000 (Recorded at NCYM 2014) Rubio sits down with Brad Montague - former youth minister and creator of Go Camp. After David and Brad re-live some precious Muppet memories from yesteryear, Brad talks about his journey from Cat-song performer to youth... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio the digital side-hug,digital side-hug,side hug,david rubio,brad montague,otter creek,kid president http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e2843029_1390853598_the-digital-side-hug-brad-montague.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-rob-touchstone Sun, 19 Jan 2014 20:21:15 +0000 David sits down with Rob Touchstone - former youth minister in Alabama and Tennessee and co-founder of The Well Coffeehouse, a non-profit business in Nashville, TN that funds water wells all over the world. In addition to talking about the mission of... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio the digital side-hug,digital side-hug,side hug,david rubio,rob touchstone,otter creek,the well http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e2813741_1390327203_the-digital-side-hug-rob-touchstone.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-buster-clemens Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:21:15 +0000 In this, the very first episode of The Digital Side-Hug, Rubio sits down to interview his youth ministry hero: Buster Clemens - youth minister of the Highland Church of Christ in Memphis, TN. Buster talks about why he chose to leave a career in sales... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e4671879_1389664675_thedsh-busterclemens.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-david-fraze Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:21:15 +0000 In this interview, Rubio sits down with another David - David Fraze - who is the Director of Student Ministries at The Hills Church in North Richland Hills, TX...a large church with multiple campuses. Fraze discusses what he has learned while... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e2753055_1388429835_the-digital-side-hug-david-fraze.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-deech-kirk-part-1 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:21:15 +0000 Part 1 of the interview with Deech Kirk, Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Youth Ministry Training in Brentwood, TN & author of "Raising Teens in an Almost Christian World: A Parent's Guide". After Rubio & Deech... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,deech kirk,cymt,center for youth ministry training http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e2753429_1388433470_the-digital-side-hug-deech-kirk-part-1.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-deech-kirk-part-2 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:21:15 +0000 Part 2 of interview with Deech Kirk, Co-Founder of the Center for Youth Ministry Training in Brentwood, TN and author of "Raising Teens in an Almost Christian World: A Parent's Guide". David & Dietrich Kirk continue their... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,deech kirk,cymt,center for youth ministry training http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e2754129_1388451775_the-digital-side-hug-deech-kirk-part-2.mp3 http://ottercreek.org/media/teaching-audio/the-digital-side-hug-walter-sudacki Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:21:15 +0000 David sits down with Walter Surdacki who is the professor of Youth Ministry at the Hazlip School of Theology at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Walter compares & contrasts ministry in California with ministry in the buckle of the Bible... The Digital Side-Hug David Rubio David Rubio digital side-hug,youth ministry,youth worker,teens,teenagers,youth pastor,david rubio,walter surdacki http://e53d1b1d465276a97c77-212f69e9216d64a5b16a18ad2c798884.r8.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/t/0e2754313_1388453096_the-digital-side-hug-walter-surdacki.mp3