Chris Morphew and Tom French talk about their youth groups to help you think about yours. It's for youth leaders. It's for youth pastors. It's for youth group enthusiasts (that's a thing right?).
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We give you biblical answers that no-one asked for. Listen to two authors demonstrate the Dunning-Kruger effect with style. We're writing a book and these are our discussions.
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Food Trucks, Camps, and Phone Policies (with Lauren Mahaffey)
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Lauren ran a food truck night, Tom took his youth on a camp, Chris did nothing, as usual. Plus we talk a bit about phones and what to do with them. If you want to be a guest, have a question, or want to enter groceries or noceries, email us: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Get more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppod…
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Getting Youth Serving, Growing Youth Group, and Social Events (with special guest Ruth Lee)
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Chris and Tom welcome Ruth Lee from Cornerstone Presbyterian Church to talk about her youth group. She has youth making the vibes, running games, and leading prayer groups. Tom talks about his social events. If you want to be a guest or have a question, email us: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Get more podcast resources at https://tomfrenc…
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90's Youth Group, Serious Families, and Chris' Old Youth Leader (with special guest Dave Hall)
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Chris and Tom welcome Dave Hall to talk about his youth group and leading Chris when he was a youth. Dave talks about how things have changed since the 90s. Tom let his youth run youth group again and he lost a game. Chris took his Dad sky diving in Dubai for a birthday outing. Also, if you want to be a guest or have a question, email us: chrisandt…
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A Hack to Totally Change Your Youth Group and Youth Led Chaos (with special guest Ed Sowden)
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Chris and Tom welcome Ed Sowden from Bathurst Presbyterian to talk about youth group. Ed has a revolutionary way of doing things that turns youth group upside down. Tom let his youth run youth group and joyful chaos ensued. Chris got his nails done and had a spa evening. Also if you want to be a guest, email us: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.…
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Mopping Up Bad Talk Illustrations, Camping, and Youth Group Merch (with special guest Nick Clark)
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Tom and Nick (Generations Pastor at Deep Creek Anglican) went to VCYC with their youth and had a great time. Chris is missing. Who knows where Chris is? Not whoever is writing these show notes. Chris isn't even mentioned in the show. It's like he just never existed. He'll probably be back next week. Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppod…
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Crazy Ideas, Competitive Bible Reading, and Giving Up on Being Evangelicals
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Tom re-did the competitive Bible reading activity. Chris and Tom talk about being evangelicals. Tom introduces a new segment. You can get the Jesus DNA Episode here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/2953ec14 Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Get more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcast Find mor…
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A Tiny Youth Group, a Giant Youth Group, and an Injured Youth Group (with special guest Alex Sheely)
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Alex ran youth group for the entire church. Tom had people injured and spewing at youth group. Chris just chimes in. You can get the Zacchaeus book here: https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/the-man-in-the-tree-and-the-brand-new-start Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Get more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/yo…
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Chris left his youth group and got married. Tom ran some games in the dark. Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Get more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcast Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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The Last Minute Talk Call Up and a Night Without Bible
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Chris had to do a talk at the last minute when the original speaker got sick. Tom had angst over running a night without any Bible teaching. Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Get more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcast Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https:/…
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Equipping Leaders, Scav Hunts, and Slideshow Karaoke
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Tom ran another huge scavenger hunt. Chris played some slideshow karaoke. Tom and Chris also reflect on how to equip leaders well. Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Get more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcast Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench…
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Chris' youth group ran a super easy ball game and talked about prayer. Tom's crew made toasties and created a vibe crew. Tom's video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/46FICP3-BRg Get more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcast To find out more and sign up for the Ridley Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day (16th Marc…
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Hecklers and Those Quitting Youth Group Feelings
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Chris watched someone else run his game. Tom took his youth group to an event with a long talk and a heckler. To find out more and sign up for the Ridley Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day (16th March) head to: https://www.ridley.edu.au/ccym-training-day/ To get Chris' box set go to: https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/big-questions-complete-col…
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Christian T-Shirts, Nailed It, and Trying Out New Teaching Methods
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Chris played nailed it. Tom reflects on teaching methods. Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Chris played water games and had some magic moments. Tom made his youth group watch his YouTube videos. Help us by filling out the survey here: https://tomfrench.com.au/survey/ Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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Help us by filling out the survey here: https://tomfrench.com.au/survey/ Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Chris made a big announcement at youth group. Tom ran some Olympics but for food. Find all the books mentioned in Episode 40 here: https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcast/ Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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The Best Books for Youth and Youth Leaders
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Chris and Tom talk about books, which books ones are good for youth, what books they've written, and publishers who don't like Jesus. See below for full list of books. This is the last episode for 2023, we'll be back when we get our lives together in 2024. Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https…
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How to Grow a Youth Group, More Christmas, and Carols
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Chris and Tom review people's questions and answers, think about how to grow a youth group, consider what the best carols are, and review their youth group Christmas celebrations. Send your questions and competition entries to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench…
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Chris went to a carols event and still made it to youth group in time for the talk. Tom had an under-planned Christmas party. Send your questions (and answers) to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Ball Sports, Cake Battles, and Angels and Demons
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Chris engaged in some ball sports. Tom encouraged sin during some cake decoration. Send your questions and anything else you want to say to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Tricky Passages, Fancy Dining, and Nailed It
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We're back! Again! Chris talked about one of the trickiest passages in the Bible. Tom took his youth group out for a fancy dinner. Send your questions and anything else you want to say to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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YouTube Film Festivals, Thoughtful Talk Tangents, and Toothpaste
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We're back! After our 1+2 week break, we're back for Term Four! Chris saw a youth leader emulate his style with skill and made a thoughtful tangent in his talk. Tom ran a YouTube film festival, Slideshow Karaoke, and had some toothpaste fun, but not all in one week. Send your questions and anything else you want to say to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppod…
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Combined Youth Groups and Chris' Romantic Confusion - Holiday Special
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Chris and Tom chat about their experiences running combined youth groups. Also Chris clears up some confusion about his romantic life. Send your questions about combined youth groups and anything else you want to say to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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Special Guest Interview with Lauren Mahaffey - Assistant Minister at Summer Hill Church
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This week we hear about the youth ministry at Summer Hill Church with Assistant Minister Lauren Mahaffey! Plus Chris has some exciting news! Send your questions and youth group ideas to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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Youth Run Youth Group and Trees With Hands
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Tom’s youth ran youth group, and Chris played slideshow karaoke Send your competition entries, questions and youth group ideas to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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The Moments that Remind Us Ministry is Good and Cancelling Youth Group
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Chris was reminded that youth ministry does make a difference, and Tom cancelled youth group. He also cancelled his microphone, silly duffer. Send your questions and youth group ideas to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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Youth Running Youth Group and a Crime Scene
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Chris had a crime on his hands and he doxes Tom. Tom's youth ran youth group. Send your questions and youth group ideas to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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The Art of the Altar Call and the Big Event Recap
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Chris and Tom went to a youth event together. Tom did the talk. Chris wrangled youth. They both learned they were the same person in a different font. Get a copy of Talks That Don't Suck here: https://tomfrench.com.au/ttds Send your questions and youth group ideas to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorp…
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More Game Ideas, Mental Health Talk, and Small Group Culture
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We get some great ideas from Ed, Chris' small group is gelling, and Tom bought fake cash. You can hear Tom's chaotic talk here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e94996e9 Send your questions and youth group ideas to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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Camp Aims, Parent Investment, and Finding the Point in a Talk
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We're back. Chris is back especially. (Get it?) We find a winner in our Groceries or Noceries, and we chat about camps and focusing your talks. Also Chris' mic was overly enthusiastic again. Ask your questions: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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All Our Best Activity Ideas for You to Steal
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Chris and Tom share their best youth group activities. Also: Jesus Christ Gotta Save Them All - https://youtu.be/dt0kRJX_jR4 Ask your questions and enter Groceries or Noceries: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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Tom's youth group was back with some big games, Chris was still on holidays, and we answer a question about oversharing youth. Ask your questions: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Bumper Holiday Special: Interview with Pre Shunmugam - Youth Pastor at MBM Rooty Hill
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Tom and Chris chat to Pre Shunmugam from MBM Rooty Hill about intentional youth ministry and building a multicultural youth group. Ask your questions: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Meet the New Youth Pastor: Interview with James Beaver
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Tom chats to James Beaver from Campbell St Church about starting at a new youth group and how to prevent a movie night disaster. Chris is away running a kids program this week. Sorry Chris fans. Ask your questions: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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Changing Sexual Ethics, Integrating Youth Into Church, and Combined Nights
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Chris' youth group had a combined night and Tom's youth group had some interesting views about sex. Ask your questions and volunteer to be a guest: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Talking about Sex and the End of the All Things
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Chris' youth group had an easy true and false game and heard about what happens when you die, Tom's youth group sang songs and learnt about sex. Ask your questions and send your competition guesses to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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Book Giveaway, Escape Rooms and Relevant Talk Illustrations
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Chris ran escape rooms/tables and Tom had a week off youth group. Then we talked about talk illustrations. Plus we played our first ever listener competition. Ask your questions and send your competition guesses to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au…
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Bird Games, Leader Training, and Money Troubles
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Chris played bird games, Alex asked about leader training and Tom's youth group struggled to spend money. Also, we've promised a massive set of show notes so here are some things that might be helpful: Ridley Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day (Next One: 16th March 2024): https://www.ridley.edu.au/ccym-training-day/ Ridley Certificate - You…
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Chris' didn't run youth group because he was on camp and Tom gave away hundred for dollars in cold hard cash. Ask your questions: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Youth Becoming Leaders and a Weekend on Camp
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Chris' youth are becoming leaders, and Tom took his crew on camp. Ask your questions: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.com Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Chris held a mystery auction, Tom answered a tough question. Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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The Small Group Groove, Power and Violence
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Chris' small groups get their groove and Tom is on a power trip. Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Chris did an average talk and Tom had his authority threatened at indoor rock-climbing. Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Term Two Begins and Chris and Tom Both Go on Camps
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Chris went to KYCK, Tom went to Soul Survivor, and we're all kicking off term two! Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Not Very Special Holiday Episode: Welcome to Youth Ministry
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Chris is missing so Tom is running the show. He's giving you a seminar he did at the Ridley College Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day in March 2023. Next episode things should be back to normal. Find more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auBy Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Special Holiday Episode: Interview with Karen Winsimeus
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Tom chats to Karen Winsemius, Generations Pastor at Oaktree Anglican, about her youth group, transitioning to youth ministry from kids' ministry, and how to create space for one-on-one ministry at youth group. Sadly for Chris fans, Chris does almost nothing in this episode. Find more about Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and Tom at https://tomfre…
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Pyjama Parties and the Privilege of Gospel Ministry
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Chris was a traitor to his youth group and spoke on another youth groups camp, and Tom had a relaxing hangout with his youth group. Also, the podcast is 10! Happy Birthday podcast! Find more about Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au/By Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Trusting God in Choas and Enjoying Your Youth Group
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Chris shares about how he actually likes his youth group, and Tom talks about the chaos of last Friday night. Also they talk way too much about irrelevant stuff. Find more about Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au/By Chris Morphew and Tom French
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Youth Ministry vs Youth Group, Trusting Leaders, and the Power of Car Trips
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Chris reflects on trusting his trustworthy leaders, Tom had some good car trips, and we chat about youth ministry being larger than youth group. Tom also plugged his trip to Soul Survivor NSW. He'll be speaking on April 18th and 21st 2023 at the night sessions (which are free!). So you should come say 'Hello' or bring your youth group for the whole…
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Dead Possums, Protecting Presidents, and Bad Nights at Youth Group
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Chris reflects on a below average night at youth group and Tom talks about doing nothing at youth group then boasts about his game skills. Find more about Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au/By Chris Morphew and Tom French
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