DYM Podcast

The podcast crew is back together and tackle the topic of sermon series planning. Why plan a series vs. doing 1-offs? How exactly do you plan a sermon series? What are some of the teaching topics we should cover over the course of the school year? We answer those questions and a ton more! Plus, you'll find out who DYM's IT Director is ... spoiler alert: it's sure not Doug!

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields & Jessica Sanchez talk about conflict in ministry. They share how they personally deal with conflict, what they've learned about themselves and others in conflict, best practices in tense moments, and the "other side" of conflict in the church (reconciliation).

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, Katie Edwards & Jessica Sanchez pull from their collective 100+ years (crazy, right?!) of youth ministry experience to talk about longevity in ministry. They talk about what has helped them make it for the long haul: building a strong team, self care, margin, and developing trustworthy friendships are just a few of the nuggets of wisdom they share.

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Jessica Sanchez talk about the weirdest prize ever given out at youth group and so much more. Questions are answered about keeping your senior pastor informed about the amazing things happening in your ministry, getting students excited, and message prep. Send in your questions to podcast@downloadyouthministry.com Questions: 7:12 What's the weirdest prize you've ever...

We're back with another episode of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast with Doug Fields, Josh Griffin and this week, our friend Jessica Sanchez! We take on all things volunteers and talk youth ministry shop for a half hour. Join us!

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Katie Edwards talk about burnout looks like and how to catch it before it's too late. Questions are answered about engaging distracted boys in youth ministry and implementing change without stirring the pot. Send in your questions to podcast@downloadyouthministry.com Questions: 4:39 What is burnout? 14:51 What are your ideas about engaging boys specifically as their...

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, Katie Edwards and Frank Gil (of 15 Min With Frank) talk about reaching students digitally, (why it's important to be authentic in your digital strategy), YouTube, and the importance of finding community with other youth pastors. Send your questions to podcast@downloadyouthministry.com Questions: 12:36 What have you seen work in the realm of digital discipleship and reach...

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Katie Edwards talk about everything volunteers answering questions from youth pastors from around the world. Questions: 06:14 What are some tips on being the new guy and still convincing people the importance of serving in student ministries? 11:49 Asking for volunteers. 18:16 Training volunteers. 26:10 When things go sideways. =======================================...

DYM's Josh Griffin interviews Breakthrough movie producer DeVon Franklin. Breakthrough hits theaters April 17th, 2019. Powerful story of inspiration and faith great for your youth group and church families to go see this Easter season. https://breakthroughmovie.com Be sure to download the official Youth Ministry Conversation Starters Guide from DYM: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/breat...

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Katie Edwards talk about why Katie never wants to be a senior pastor, how to start off on the right foot with a new senior pastor and more. Doug, Katie, and Josh answer questions from youth pastors from around the world. Questions: 09:18 Is it more common than not when a new senior pastor comes up youth pastors need to brace themselves? 10:49 What do you think senior...

Run the Race is in theaters February 22nd, 2019! A great inspirational film for your youth group or family with great themes to discuss together. Enjoy this special show with executive producer Robby Tebow! Derry Prenkert, host of the My Third Decade podcast here on the DYM Podcast Network, speaks with him in this exclusive interview just 10 days before release. If you don't subscribe to My Third...

• McGill’s new role • Topics/resources for encouraging parents & volunteers • Helping create excitement during an ‘interim’ season • Shifting from fun to serious in a middle school program — coaching the noisemakers • We’re looking for 20 Pioneers: go to youthworks.com/dym to learn more • Mark Your Calendars! Sept 21 National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training: https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

• Youth Pastor Diet check-in • Clearing up a Josh faux-pas from Ep 346 • What’s the best way to hire/expand your team // jobbank.youthspecialties.com • The best deal in Orange history… only available through podcast@downloadyouthministry.com • How do you help protect and heal students after a moral failure in leadership? • How to turn down a student who applies for a mission trip, student leadersh...

• New Year’s Resolutions youthpastordiet.com • Helping convince your church leadership to include time off for conferences instead of using vacation days • What are some important questions to ask before joining a team and/or qualities youth ministry players should have but often miss? // Check out a full list of questions in Doug’s book “First Two Years of Youth Ministry” • How to wisely try chan...

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening. • Have you ever felt confident you’re where God wants you, but also inadequate in the role? • Balancing ministering to drama-filled, time-consuming students without sacrificing ministry to others? • Taking breaks from youth group on/around holidays • How long do you wait before coming back to visit your old church?

// EPISODE 344: Pan Over To Matt Sitting In the Corner Eating Hot Cheetos // • Navigating the expectations of your spouse’s and family’s role(s) in the church/ministry. • How do you communicate with and include your team admin? Another great podcast that's related to this subject from the DYM Podcast Network! https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/episode-16-meet-my-ministry-assistants/

• How do you climb out of a dry season? • How do you plan your schedule? FREE TOOL by Doug Fields here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/search/?q=roles+and+goals • National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training (Sept 21, 2019) FAQs answered

Usually we answer questions, but today we’re talking with youth ministry legends in front of a live studio audience at #dym200 Special guests include: Matt McGill Greg Stier Shef Doug Franklin and Heather Flies

Subtitle: “If Jesus Were On This Team, He Wouldn’t Block Like That” • This Show Is Us Talking About the History of the Show A Little Bit • McGill is The King of Insensitivity… and here’s why • What should we do with MoreThanDodgeball.com? • Making the most of a 1-hour 1-on-1 with your Senior Pastor • Senior Pastor Hacks

www.unbrokenfilm.com www.downloadyouthministry.com WHEN THE WAR ENDED, HIS BATTLE BEGAN. Based on Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION begins where the hit movie Unbroken concludes, sharing the next amazing chapter of the unbelievable true story of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini. Haunted by nightmares of his torment, Louie sees himself as anything but...

Teaching and Speaking: How to Prep a Message and the Importance of Feedback • McGill is here! Check out leadingyouthministry.com • Getting in to speaking at camps, conferences, and events • How to prep a message “You’ll find me in the bathroom the day before…” • Getting feedback from someone you trust BONUS: What rich audio you have… Two youth pastors from San Diego came to help with the video and...

/ Episode 339: This Show Is Brought To You By Abby Edwards! // • Setting appropriate expectations for student leaders • Ministry shifts you make leading in your 20's vs leading in your 30's (edited)

Jeff Bachman, half of the team behind the DYM Podcast Network Show: “What it is, What it Means”, joins us to talk about his weeklong DIY Summer Camp he (an his wife and intern…and parents, volunteers, local youth pastor friends…) pulled off in just 12-hours after his original location was closed due to a forest fire… PLUS the leadership lessons that came from that experience.

/ Ep 337: Matt And His Self Humor // • 3 ‘must haves/do’ to launch well • Days off & Burnout • Partnering with parents who don’t seem to want it // newsletter.dymapps.com

/ Ep 336: This is a different podcast…what has happened?! // • McGill is back! And is doing some Youth Ministry Coaching: leadingyouthministry.com • Fash.com is looking for Wedding Officiants (Side-hustle!) • What to remember when working with parents • Gathering feedback from your students • Steps (not programs) for High School students • PDYM: Coming This Fall!