Youth Worker's Guide to Video Games

Latest Episodes:

18: Gaming w/Your Spouse Sep 16, 2020

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Marty is joined on this episode by his wife Erin as they break down marriage, ministry, and gaming with some news thrown in at the end!
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17: Hitting The Reset Button Aug 28, 2020

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After a long 5-month hiatus, Marty hits the reset button (you may be too young for this reference) on the podcast and tells us where he’s been for the past few months? Are there still games to play? Is ministry still happening? Are there any recommendations? You’ll have to listen to find out!
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16: Games With QuaranTEENS Mar 24, 2020

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On this brief episode, Marty shares a great idea or two about playing games online with students during the coronavirus, and offers up a game that may just be soul care for weary youth workers out there. Enjoy!
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Because I Played You, I Have Been Changed For Good Jan 20, 2020

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Can video gaming be good? That’s the question that Marty poses on this episode of YWGVG, along with filling us in on high profile game delays, the 5th Smash Bros. DLC character, and more! Now You’re Listening With Power!
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Happy New Year, Toss A Coin To Your Witcher Jan 06, 2020

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It’s 2020 and YWGVG is back with our first ever guest, TJ McConahay of The Fringe Youth Worker Podcast and One Minute Messages! On this episode, we discuss what we’ve been playing, the upcoming battle between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X this upcoming holiday season, and why you may want to tune into Netflix’s newest streaming sensation The Witcher.
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LIVE from #NYWC19 Nov 26, 2019

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We’re live from NYWC 2019 and along with what Marty’s been playing, we talk to other youth workers about their favorite video games of all time, plus share some fun memories and reminisce about past NYWC’s!
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What is Google Stadia? Nov 19, 2019

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Google enters the video game world in a big way with the first streaming “console”, Stadia. But what is it? What games can you play? Does it even work? Most importantly, how can we use it for ministry? All these questions and more are answered in this episode!
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Playstation 5 Rumors & More! Nov 06, 2019

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YWGVG Is On the Road!
Marty is out on the road at the Strength to Stand Student Pastor Retreat with his wife, but he found time to record a brand new episode addressing upcoming games, what he’s been playing, rumors of Sony’s PlayStation 5, and more!
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Apple Arcade, Sony State of Play & More! Sep 26, 2019

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Apple and Google are both entering the realm of video gaming in a big way with new subscription services, Sony and Microsoft both lay out upcoming plans, and Nintendo releases a new version of the Switch….all that and more on this episode of the Youth Worker’s Guide to Video Games!
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Contact Marty:
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What’s the Deal with Violent Video Games? Aug 19, 2019

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In this episode, Marty talks about the recent charge against violent video games connecting them to mass shootings. It’s a delicate topic, but one that is important to our students and our ministries! Also, a little bit of “What I’ve Been Playing” to inspire your wish lists, as well as some info about what games to watch coming out soon.
Sources for research -
Vox - https://www.vox.com/2019/8/5/20754769/trump-video-games-mass-shooting-el-paso-toledo
CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/05/politics/violent-video-game-shooting-fact-check/index.html
Sources for game release dates -
GamesRadar - www.gamesradar.com
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Contact Marty:
Email – martimusprime@gmail.com
Twitter – @martyestes
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