Youth Ministry Podcasts
Best Youth Ministry Podcast Ever...Maybe
This podcast is geared towards volunteers in youth ministry who have a passion to serve young people and want to get better at the role they play in their church and ministry. Join our team as they discuss pertinent youth ministry questions and topics in hopes of providing some useful information. And email us your questions at ympodcast@dsj.org!
Episode #23: How do I know I'm doing well in youth ministry?
We're missing Deepu in this episode. Boo! But, we talked about how volunteers know if they are successful in their ministry.
Date: May 23, 2012
Length: 00:33:04
Size: 0.08 mb
Format: MP3
Episode #22: Engaging Parents in Youth Ministry
How do we engage parents effectively in youth ministry that is worth their time? Plus, sprinkling rites, the weather, and coin wars! Send in your comments and questions at ympodcast@dsj.org
Date: May 9, 2012
Length: 00:33:38
Size: 12.11 mb
Format: MP3
Episode #21: I Have A New Youth Ministry Leader!
After a few week delay, we're back in full force as we discuss what you do when your youth ministry leader leaves, fun fundraising ideas, cool confirmation songs, and the weather report as usual.
Date: April 25, 2012
Length: 00:31:51
Size: 11.47 mb
Format: MP3
Episode #20: What to do when your energy for youth ministry is low.
In this episode, hear the podcast team talk about how we keep our energy high in youth ministry and how we help teens live out their faith outside of church. Also, hear a story as to why leaders are involved in youth ministry. As always, send us your questions and comments to ympodcast@dsj.org
Date: April 2, 2012
Length: 00:30:38
Size: 11.03 mb
Format: MP3
Episode #19: Getting youth to attend retreats and the WHY of ministry
While Deepu yells out our email address throughout the podcast (ympodcast@dsj.org), we talk about how to get teens excited about attending a required retreat. We also talk about why we do ministry. Why do you do ministry? Email us your thoughts and questions.
Date: March 14, 2012
Length: 00:35:48
Size: 12.9 mb
Format: MP3
Episode #18: Dealing With 7th Grade Boys
Lindsey is back and healthy! And we talk about relating with teens who we have nothing in common with, plus dealing with rowdy 7th grade boys in small groups. We also give away a prize to one of our podcast listeners!
Date: March 2, 2012
Length: 00:32:41
Size: 11.77 mb
Format: MP3
Episode #17: Nicki Minaj, Music, and Youth Ministry
Lindsey is sick, so it's just the boys on this episode, and you can tell! Talking about the Nicki Minaj performance at the 54th Grammy Awards and how we can turn this into a youth ministry conversation. Send in your questions to ympodcast@dsj.org.
Date: February 17, 2012
Length: 00:29:56
Size: 10.78 mb
Format: MP3
Episode #16: Dealing with Clingy Teens
The podcast team discusses what to do when a teen is a little too clingy and needy.
Date: February 3, 2012
Length: 00:30:31
Size: 10.99 mb
Format: MP3
Episode #15: Viral Jesus Video, Fun Stuff vs. Faith Essentials
The podcast team starts off this episode talking about the viral Jesus and religion video that's going around on the internet, followed by a conversation on balancing fun stuff and faith essentials in our ministry.
Date: January 18, 2012
Length: 00:32:09
Size: 11.58 mb
Format: MP3
Episode #14: Pastoral Care Issues with Teens
The Podcast Team rings in the New Year discussing how we handle teens who are in serious need of pastoral care, including dealing with suicide, abuse, and cutting. The team also chimes in about their views on New Year's resolutions.
Date: January 6, 2012
Length: 00:29:17
Size: 10.55 mb
Format: MP3
