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**The RYM Podcast**

The RYM Podcast is brought to you by Reformed Youth Ministries. Since 1972, RYM has sought to reach and equip youth for Christ. This podcast aims to equip youth leaders, pastors and parents with the same desire. For more information on RYM’s summer youth conferences, training offerings and resources, visit rym.org.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 274 - Rachel Cain Mar 18, 2019

Show notes

274 - On this episode, Rachel Cain shares her story and ministry experience with John.

Rerun of Episode 267 - Ellen Dykas Mar 11, 2019

Show notes

Rerun of 267 - Ellen joins John to discuss the topic of females and pornography (www.rym.org)

1:51 – Intro from Ellen Dykas

4:52 – Is pornography really growing among females?

8:31 – Why is this a growing trend?

11:50 – Why has the church been so slow to address this issue?

15:50 – What have been some unhelpful ways churches have dealt with this?

20:10 – How has the culture fostered the idea of porn being a male only problem?

23:20 – Has the world of pornography changed to make it more appealing to females?

28:22 – Teens and sexting

31:48 – Are men really more visual than women?

35:14 – Body image

40:22 – Heart issues of pornography

47:14 – Three pieces of advice for women struggling

50:20 – Advice to men helping women

53:20 – Helpful resources

Episode 273 - Rev. John Stone Mar 04, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, John breaks script from the season 3 theme and asks Rev. John Stone some provoking questions.

Intro

7:03 – Transition to Arizona

11:11 – Format for today

12:07 – Youth Ministry a stepping stone?

18:45 – What bothers you about youth ministry?

27:15 – Family-based youth ministry

32:10 – Frustrations between parents & youth workers

41:15 – Critique towards parents

49:10 – When should youth workers quit?

Episode 272 - Rev. Wilson Shirley Feb 25, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, Wilson shares his story and advice on transitioning from youth ministry. To navigate the episode, check out the timestamps below:

4:05 – Wilson shares his testimony

8:40 – Wilson talks about his youth group experience

10:38 – When did you consider full-time ministry?

20:28 – Early ministry to teenagers

22:25 – Youth ministry experience

29:40 – What did you love about youth ministry?

34:10 – What do you miss about youth ministry?

37:10 – What do you not miss?

40:11 – Counsel to those in youth ministry with a growing family.

44:20 – Advice on moving on from youth ministry.

51:00 – What other profession(s) would you consider pursuing?

53:20 – Resource recommendation

Episode 271 - Rev. John Trapp Feb 18, 2019

Show notes

This episode goes in a different direction from our season 3 theme as John talks with Rev. John Trapp about false narratives we believe in ministry. Check out the time-stamps below to navigate the episode:

1:27 - Introduction of John Trapp

6:01 - Two interesting facts about Trapp

9:25 - Explanation of the unique format for this episode

11:15 - People-pleasing

15:02 - Some fruit of people pleasing

16:32 - Personal stewardship

17:35 - The need for people's approval

20:11 - Productivity equals value

26:35 - Ministry is dependent upon our strength

31:03 - Teaching/preaching in our strength

34:38 - The ministry depends on your energy

36:50 - We are the savior of the ministry

40:22 - Numbers and ministry

42:22 - Cool people in ministry

49:20 - The need for praise/affirmation

54:15 - Ministry is a higher calling?

59:40 - Trapp gives advice on transition

1:04:45 - Trapp gives a resource recommendation

Episode 270 - Sara Litten Feb 11, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, Sara Litten shares her story of life and ministry with John.

1:55 - Intro

3:38 - Sara talks about how she came to know the Lord

7:17 - What type of a student were you in youth ministry?

15:21 - What leadership qualities did others see in you?

18:20 - When did you first consider full-time ministry?

20:30 - How did you realize you weren't called to missions?

23:00 - Sara shares how her perspective on ministry has changed

31:25 - What do you love about youth ministry?

36:54 - Sara shares one funny story from her years in ministry

42:02 - What are some other careers you've considered pursuing?

46:35 - Sara talks about her future in youth ministry

50:40 - Sara talks about being a mother while serving in youth ministry

53:50 - What are some helpful resources?

Episode 269 - Dr. Justin Holcomb Feb 04, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, John interviews Dr. Justin Holcomb about sexual abuse. To move more easily throughout the episode, please check out the time stamps below.

1:55 – Intro from Justin

6:55 – Defining sexual assault/sexual abuse

13:45 – Justin shares his story

16:45 – What are some signs of abuse?

21:35 – Clarifying some of the signs of abuse

25:10 – What are some of the effects of abuse?

28:15 – Why do the abused feel like it’s their fault?

36:05 – What would an abused person want others to know?

41:15 – How can parents and youth workers help in this area?

48:45 – What are some common mistakes people make when trying to help?

54:15 – How can we prevent sexual abuse from occurring?

1:07:30 – What are some cautions for youth ministry/ministers?

1:11:04 – John shares some ideas to implement in youth ministry.

1:12:20 – Justin explains what happens with the background checks.

1:14:50 – What advice do you have for those who have been abused?

Episode 268 - Rev. Cyril Chavis Jan 28, 2019

Show notes

In this episode Rev. Cyril Chavis shares his story. Check out the timestamps to move around more easily in this episode:

1:45 - Intro

7:45 - When did you come to know the Lord?

18:40 - How did your parents react to you becoming Presbyterian?

22:50 - When were you first exposed to reformed theology?

29:15 - What were some challenges of becoming Presbyterian?

37:22- What kind of a student were you in church?

44:50 - When did you think about serving in full-time ministry?

48:40 - When did you think about serving in college ministry?

58:20 - How long do you think you'll serve in college ministry?

1:04:30 - What's a helpful resource you'd like to pass along?

Episode 267 - Ellen Dykas Jan 21, 2019

Show notes

267 - Ellen joins John to discuss the topic of females and pornography (www.rym.org)

1:51 – Intro from Ellen Dykas

4:52 – Is pornography really growing among females?

8:31 – Why is this a growing trend?

11:50 – Why has the church been so slow to address this issue?

15:50 – What have been some unhelpful ways churches have dealt with this?

20:10 – How has the culture fostered the idea of porn being a male only problem?

23:20 – Has the world of pornography changed to make it more appealing to females?

28:22 – Teens and sexting

31:48 – Are men really more visual than women?

35:14 – Body image

40:22 – Heart issues of pornography

47:14 – Three pieces of advice for women struggling

50:20 – Advice to men helping women

53:20 – Helpful resources

Episode 266 - Rev. Matthew Icard Jan 14, 2019

Show notes

7:35 – What was your youth group experience like?

11:44 – What were you like in your youth group?

13:20 – When did you begin considering full-time ministry?

20:20 – How has working behind the scenes changed your perspective on the church?

30:07 – Why do you enjoy youth ministry?

34:14 – What’s one story/trip/inside joke that your youth group loves to tell?

41:56 – What are some other possible career paths you’ve thought about pursuing?

46:08 – What counsel would you give to someone considering a possible change of call?

51:27 – How much longer do you plan to serve in youth ministry?

55:01 – What’s one book/podcast/article recommendation?

For more resources, visit www.rym.org/resources

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