Youth Ministry Hacks

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Episode 110: Hacks Q&A May 10, 2023

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Show Description: Justin and Sean take questions from youth pastors around the country and answer them on the podcast live! They hit on the following topics as well as let Chat GPT answer one as an experienced youth pastor:

Parents
Summer events
The introverted friend whose mom wants them to make friends
How to develop systems in your ministry
How to create buy in from your regular attenders
Creating a good atmosphere for youth nights

And more!
Follow Sean and Justin on IG:@justinknowles3@seanclord
Check out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/
Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

Episode 109: Hacks On Mental Health For Youth Workers w/ Bryan Forbes Apr 11, 2023

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Show Description:Justin and Sean sit down with Bryan Forbes COO & Co-Founder Forbes Individual and Family Therapy, Inc. to chat through how youth workers can best be aware of their mental health and best practices from his experience as a former church ministry staffer to help do ministry for the long haul.
For people needing a therapist or wanting to connect with me more:https://www.forbesift.com
Bryan’s Podcast: Everything Is Finehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-fine/id1679830576
Check out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/
Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

Episode 108: Hacks On Senior Transition, Young Adults and Senior Retreat w/ Vivi Diaz Mar 21, 2023

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Justin sits down with co-worker Vivi Diaz who does a lot with youth and young adults at Sandals Church. They have worked together to create a plan for senior transitions and senior retreat and they talk about how Vivi has set up the young adult ministry in this next season of Sandals Church.
Vivi Diaz on IG:https://www.instagram.com/viviiidiaz/
Check out DYM C0-Leaderhttps://www.coleader.co/
Flat Irons Collegehttps://flatironscollege.com/

Episode 107: Hacks On What To Focus On Mar 06, 2023

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Show Description: Justin and Sean go over a diagram detailing what Justin's ministry is focusing on this year. The diagram is based on where Justin felt they were not doing so well in ministry. Join Sean and Justin as they talk through leader development, retention and outreach.
Link to Justin’s diagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoI91QRPhzm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/
Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

Episode 106: Hacks Q&A Feb 10, 2023

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Justin and Sean answer YOUR questions you submitted! They hit on programming, parents, summer camp, leader care and firing, student leadership and more.
Check out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/
Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

Episode 105: Hacks On Habits Jan 03, 2023

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Justin and Sean chat about what they are implementing in this new year to take their leadership to the next level. They talk about weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly habits and hopefully it can challenge you to start your own.
EHS Daily Offices
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day: A 40-Day Journey with the Daily Office - Kindle edition by Scazzero, Peter. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Atomic HabitsNEW-Atomic Habits (Lead Title): Clear: Amazon.com: Books
Ruthless Elimination of HurryThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World: Comer, John Mark, Ortberg, John: 9780525653097: Amazon.com: Books
Sandals Church Youth Leader Hubmove.sc/scyleader

Episode 104: Hacks On Planning for 2023 Nov 28, 2022

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Show Description:
Justin and Sean chat about how to plan for the new year most effectively as a leader. They go over “heads up” time, times of training, mindsets to keep in mind to keep a good rhythm and so much more. Make the best of 2023 by listening to this and share the episode with others.
The Hill Teen Center Link:
https://rogofoundation.com/teencenter/

Episode 103: Hacks On How To Lead Volunteers Well Nov 14, 2022

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Episode Title:
Episode 103: Hacks On How Lead Volunteers Well
Show Description:
Justin and Sean sit down and talk through their thoughts of what they have loved over their 30+ years of youth ministry on how to lead volunteers well. We feel no one in youth ministry has ever said, “Man, we have enough of the right people leading right now” so they thought they would share some of their ideas and things they have learned on how to set up leaders well. Whether you are a newbie or a veteran, there is something in this episode for you.

Episode 102: Hacks On How To Create An Outreach Culture Oct 27, 2022

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Hacks On How To Create An Outreach Culture
Show Description:
Justin flies solo and walks through what he has learned on how to build an outreach culture and strategy to where students actually invite friends He walks through 5 big rocks in the bucket for you to think through in hopes you can create your own strategy in your ministry
Blog Mentioned:
Download Youth Ministry Blog - Dissect Your Ministry Part 1&2
Resource Mentioned:
Leader On Boarding Process - DYM Store

EPISODE 101: Hacks On How To Minister To Anxious Teens w/ Brock Morgan Sep 26, 2022

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Justin and Sean sit down with Brock Morgan, a youth pastor and author, about his new book called “The Anxious Teen: Ministry With Stressed and Fearful Students” and how we can best care for an anxious generation post-covid. This episode is longer than most but full of practical gold. You can check out his book in the link below.

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