Best Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 262: Less is More 36:44

5d ago36:44

36:44

Andrew’s family left Florida just to get stuck in the middle of a hurricane in Arkansas. Tim took his family to the beach, and brought the whole church with them. Safety Harbor had a first time guest preacher, and Lakeview celebrated baptisms.

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Episode 261: Traveling Mercies 44:06

14d ago44:06

44:06

We’ve been all over the map, hitting just about every SEC state for camp (Tim) and family vacation (Andrew). Both Lakeview and Safety Harbor had guest preachers. Andrew played visitor at a church, and Tim played youth ministry volunteer.

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July 2024 Members Only 9:25

13d ago9:25

9:25

Another month of incredible resources for members! Tune in to get the down-low on your downloads! Access your downloads here!By DYM Podcast Network

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Episode 260: That Sounds Better 45:24

1M ago45:24

45:24

Safety Harbor threw Andrew a graduation party, Lakeview celebrated some graduations of their own. Tim has a kid who can drive. Andrew has less kids for a few weeks. We’re talking through summer attendance, and how to plan meetings.

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Episode 259: What’s in a Name? 58:10

2M ago58:10

58:10

Tim and Andrew were both on trips this week. Andrew came back in time to preach, Tim came back in time to watch. We’re talking through summer vacations, and preparing guest preachers. Both Safety Harbor and Lakeview celebrated communion. Lakeview got a new sign and Safety Harbor is getting one. We’re asking the hard hitting questions: What should y…

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June 2024 Members Only Podcast 10:03

1M ago10:03

10:03

Another month of free resources for DYM members! GAME: Water Balloon Blitz VIDEO: Summer Welcome Video MYSTERY: Time Saving Spreadsheets PARENT RESOURCE: Summer Family Discipleship Planning Guide *Doug and Josh accidentally said last month's resource in the podcast, whoops! STUDENT LEADERSHIP: Leaders Give Away Their Power Social Media: June and Ju…

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Episode 258: Sanka, ya dead? 40:48

2M ago40:48

40:48

Things are happening in Lakeview Land. Not only is the congregation growing, but they are now entering into the wild world of adult rec league sports. Safety Harbor had to bring the outdoors in yesterday with the threat of storms. Andrew’s dad was the hero of Sunday morning. Tim is so tired that he didn’t even get his ice bath in this morning. Both…

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Episode 257: Just Church Busy 43:11

2M ago43:11

43:11

Tim and Andrew had two very different weeks. Andrew traveled across the southeastern United States to attend his graduation, see the sites, and visit family. Tim had a week full of meetings, planning and executing Mother’s Day. We’re talking through missing major holidays, and when it is time to hire more people.…

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Episode 256: What Is That Smell? 51:03

3M ago51:03

51:03

Yesterday the congregation of Safety Harbor Community Church was treated to a delicious Cinco de Mayo breakfast prepared by the pastor and his wife…unfortunately some uncooked egg casserole might have sloshed out of the dish leaving Andrew’s car smelling a little funky. Andrew and his family are traveling up to Virginia this week for his graduation…

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Episode 121: Hacks On Seasonal Approach To Ministry 24:44

2M ago24:44

24:44

Welcome to Episode 121 of the Youth Ministry Hacks Podcast! In this episode, Justin introduces a new seasonal approach to youth ministry. Instead of spreading themselves thin year-round, they're focusing on key aspects during specific seasons: Outreach and School Focus, Grow Deeper, and Training. Tune in to learn how this strategic shift maximizes …

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May 2024 Members Only Podcast 16:27

3M ago16:27

16:27

It's a Jessica Sanchez show takeover! Enjoy Jessica, Josh and the occassional quip from Travis as they unpack all that's included in this month of membership! For more info on DYM Membership check out dymmembership.comBy DYM Podcast Network

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Episode 255: The Ick: Ickier Than Ever 57:33

3M ago57:33

57:33

We’re bringing back lone of our favorite ways to talk about some of our least favorite things…The Ick. Lakeview officially opened their new disk golf course. Safety Harbor might need overflow seating, but only for the outside crew. Tim played field trip dad, and Andrew spend way too long in the dentist’s chair.…

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Episode 254: THE SNARKY PASTORS DIVISION 42:59

3M ago42:59

42:59

It has been over a Fortnight since we have been able to record in our regular space, but we’re back in Safety Harbor, Florida!!! The Alchemy seems to be working well at Lakeview since they just held their largest new members class ever. After last weeks power surge, the sound system at Safety Harbor is Down Bad, and is being ripped out and replaced…

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Episode 253: Chrome Tab Scary (Live from YPS Orlando) 22:15

3M ago22:15

22:15

We’re broadcasting Pirate Radio live from the lobby of First Baptist Orlando during the Youth Pastor Summit. Tim thought they had tech issues at Lakeview, until he heard about Safety Harbor’s in service power outage. Andrew went to see the eclipse. Tim is introducing Todd to the big wide world of youth ministry.…

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Episode 120: You Asked We Answered 43:40

3M ago43:40

43:40

In episode 120 of our podcast, Justin and Sean opened the floor for your questions, and they tackled a variety of topics on the show! From navigating growth in your ministry to establishing camp rules, defining student leadership roles, sparking interest in Bible reading among guys, and prioritizing church attendance, they covered it all.Tune in to…

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Episode 252: The Resurrection Recap 54:55

4M ago54:55

54:55

Yesterday was a long day, but great one. Tim had a friend with him at the sunrise service, Andrew is convinced that not every church ought to attempt a sunrise service. We’re talking inflated numbers and comparison traps.

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April 2024 Members Only Podcast 16:01

4M ago16:01

16:01

A new month means new member downloads! Happy April everyone!By DYM Podcast Network

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Episode 251: Black Magic Go To Camera Number One 47:51

4M ago47:51

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It is Holy Week, and it is a doozy. Yesterday was (Palm) Sunday. Tim and Andrew both started a new sermon series. Lakeview bought a golf cart; Safety Harbor is renting one. We are gearing up for early services and added attendance.

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Episode 119: What God Has Been Revealing To Us In Leading 43:12

4M ago43:12

43:12

In Episode 119 of Youth Ministry Hacks, Justin and Sean are getting raw and real about leadership revelations. No fluff, no sugar-coating—just honest conversations about what God's been showing them and how it's shaking up their ministry game.From battling mental headspace to fine-tuning their strategies, they're laying it all out on the table. For…

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Episode 250: Spring Broke 46:02

4M ago46:02

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We are back from spring break and Easter is rapidly approaching. Lakeview had half of their staff take the same Sunday off. Safety Harbor had their annual meeting (cause doesn’t every church have an annual meeting in March)and has now flipped their space for tomorrow’s elections. Tim went out of town with his family. Andrew’s wife went out of town …

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Episode 249: Mid Sermon Collapse 53:49

5M ago53:49

53:49

Lakeview had a legit emergency in the middle of service. Andrew’s wife thought a bomb went off while he was preaching. Tim’s new youth pastor is better than he was. Safety Harbor is hosting an election and it is not going well.

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March 2024 Members Only Podcast 8:23

5M ago8:23

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It's always a good day to be a DYM member, but the first of the month is the best! Free resources just for members, store credit reloaded, and the DYM Members Only Podcast to keep you informed! Join Doug Fields and Josh Griffin as they unpack the freebies for March 2024!By DYM Podcast Network

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Episode 248: Post Super Show 49:43

5M ago49:43

49:43

Few things make for longer weekends than an unofficial national holiday. Tim and Andrew had very different plans for watching the game. Lakeview hosted a giant watch party. Safety Harbor was a ghost town all week. Andrew had a not so fun ministry first, and Tim made quite a few house calls.

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Episode 247: Pancakes and Poor Stakes 54:48

6M ago54:48

54:48

Andrew is all alone in the office this week and doesn’t really know what to do with himself. Tim hosted a birthday party and executed the perfect side hug. Both Lakeview and Safety Harbor began talking through Easter prep and have two vastly different strategies. Andrew started a new series, and somehow lost the entire church email list. Tim formal…

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February 2024 Members Only Podcast 13:22

6M ago13:22

13:22

GAME: Off the Cuff: True Love Author: Matthew McNutt In this video-based game, contestants are given a random topic about love - like breaking up on Valentine's Day, the perfect date, or whether they would prefer to eat a Sloppy Joe or Saucy Wings on a first date - to try and speak about for sixty seconds without repeating or pausing themselves. If…

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Episode 246: Like Rabbits 55:42

6M ago55:42

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The Gremlins attacked the soundboard at Safety Harbor yesterday at 9:59 and again at 11:02, the second time it almost seemed on purpose. Lakeview had their first-ever new members' breakfast and back-to-back baptism Sundays. Timmy returned to form as chapel speaker and Andrew got to actually experience his kid competing for a highly contested prize.…

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Episode 245: The BIG One 36:41

6M ago36:41

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Andrew and one of his sons traveled to VA this week, but got back just in time for church on Sunday. Lakeview kicked off a new teaching series. Tim attended a camp meeting that he did not have to lead for the first time in 15 years and Safety Harbor had to implement their cold weather Sunday protocol.…

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Episode 244: So Many Thoughts 42:20

7M ago42:20

42:20

We’re both the tech guys at our church, which makes Sundays with tech issues especially frustrating…both Lakeview and Safety Harbor had Sundays like that yesterday. We’re recapping the past few weeks of limited office hours and lots of family time.

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Episode 118: Hacks on Discovering Your Calling w/ Brad Lomenick 40:39

6M ago40:39

40:39

In this episode, Sean sits down with THE Brad Lomenick, leadership consultant, coach, author… lots of other things… and talks through leading in 2024, identity as a leader, calling, mission, and ministry assignment. It is a great and challenging conversation that is perfect to start the new year. Check out Brad’s Stuff here:http://www.bradlomenick.…

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Members Only Podcast: January 2024 11:09

7M ago11:09

11:09

As always, the DYM Membership comes with free member downloads! Starting in 2024, the DYM Membership options have changed, and they're better than ever. Tune into find out! GAME: Find Someone Who – New Year’s Edition Get set for New Year's resolutions, fireworks, and fun icebreakers! If you want to get your students out of their seats and meeting n…

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Episode 243: The Sixth Annual Christmas Spectacular 50:30

7M ago50:30

50:30

It is our final show of the year, and we are doing all the Christmas things and talking about all the festivities that have already been enjoyed. Both of us had some Disney time, and the Larsens celebrated an anniversary.

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Episode 242: A Tale of Two Sundays 56:26

7M ago56:26

56:26

We took an unintended break last week, as Tim was having his heart broken on live TV. We are in the thick of our Advent programming at both Lakeview and Safety Harbor. Tim had to reschedule an event due to weather. Andrew is attending school programs that his kids are not even in at this point (and skipping the one his firstborn is in.) We both wen…

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Episode 117: Hacks On Keeping Your Small Groups Engaged 25:38

7M ago25:38

25:38

In this episode Sean Lord is solo going through what he walked through his all small group leaders through in their latest training. They walk through how to keep students engaged in groups and how they are to been seen and experienced. Check out his slide presentation:https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h420j8fvtvrreufsp1dct/YMH-Sean-Leader-Training.pp…

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December 2023 Members Only Podcast 6:56

8M ago6:56

6:56

December to remember! Josh is alone on this one, but you're never alone with the DYM Membership! We've got your back, and as always, the downloads for members this month are great! Dive in and explore!By DYM Podcast Network

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Episode 241: Did the Shenanigans Follow Him 47:06

8M ago47:06

47:06

It was Thanksgiving, now it is Christmas. Both of our churches decorated the worship spaces for Christmas. Safety Harbor finished their Philippians series, and Lakeview started chapter 2. Andrew nearly died (his grandpa did), Tim did a wedding and played football.

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Episode 240: The Most Ridiculous Whatever 51:29

8M ago51:29

51:29

It has been a week! Between dad duty and holiday ministry season gearing up, we’re exhausted. Andrew tried an experimental medical treatment on his kids and almost died performing “other duties as assigned.” Tim had back to back to back ministry nights out. Lakeview is interviewing candidates for their worship leader position, and Safety Harbor had…

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Episode 116: Hacks On Multiplying Small Groups Training 24:41

8M ago24:41

24:41

Justin shares some of the content as he and his crew trained their own small group leaders on how they want to multiply their groups, split them, be more “sticky” in welcoming new students placed in them and the vision of why they want to grow them. Check out Coleader as well! Coleader.coBy DYM Podcast Network

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Episode 239: Some Homeschooled Kids Do 43:44

9M ago43:44

43:44

It was Halloween, or Fall Fest, and some churches went all out, but does it even matter? We’ve had a death in the congregation at both of our churches this week, and even though the circumstances were vastly different, they have both been hard. Andrews’s church is gearing up for the pre-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving. Tim’s church got a jump on Christma…

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Episode 238: When All Else Fails 44:09

9M ago44:09

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We’re gonna come out and say it. Biblegateway is a bad website. Safety Harbor finished their Habakkuk series and Lakeview wrapped up their stewardship series. We both spent time pulling dad duty with sick kids and “other duties as assigned”. Tim is continuing his worship director search.

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November 2023 Members Only Podcast 10:22

9M ago10:22

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New month, new FREE resources for members! The DYM Gold Membership is your solution to the common pain point in youth ministry which is... creativity. This membership gives you immediate access to games, teachings, videos, community, and more, for one very low price. Learn more!By DYM Podcast Network

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Episode 237: Tim “Had To Do It” 45:58

9M ago45:58

45:58

Some weeks in ministry are heavier than others, and this was certainly a heavy week. Lakeview dealt with a tragedy and is in the process of witnessing a miracle. Safety Harbor had a church-wide workday, that the pastor did not bother showing up for. Andrew was reminded of how good we were at being youth pastors, and Tim preached someone else’s serm…

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Episode 236: Really Really New Members 45:08

10M ago45:08

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Sometimes you get little surprises at church, Andrew certainly got one yesterday. Tim had a rough sports week, that was punctuated by a happy Sunday…which he missed. Lakeview hosted their third annual missions weekend. Safety Harbor started a new sermon series in Habakkuk, and the timing was a bit awkward.…

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Episode 235: Wrap It Up 45:53

10M ago45:53

45:53

Both Lakeview and Safety Harbor wrapped up a sermon series and started looking ahead toward the end of the year. Tim preached his last youth group message for the foreseeable future. Andrew had a new members class and almost had a Sunday morning disaster. We’re talking schedules, meetings, sermon prep, and all the grown-up things we have to do as p…

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October 2023 Members Only Podcast 11:51

10M ago11:51

11:51

New month, new FREE resources for members! The DYM Gold Membership is your solution to the common pain point in youth ministry which is... creativity. This membership gives you immediate access to games, teachings, videos, community, and more, for one very low price. Learn more!By DYM Podcast Network

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Episode 115: Hacks Q&A 49:30

10M ago49:30

49:30

Sean and Justin sat down and took your questions! Questions ranged from letting leaders go, to the age old bathing suits rules, to disruptive students, to how midweeks are set up and more. Check out Coleader! Coleader.coBy DYM Podcast Network

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Episode 234: Doctor Disney 34:24

10M ago34:24

34:24

We both had Disney time this weekend, and neither of us is quite recovered yet. Andrew successfully defended his doctoral research and had the title “Dr” bestowed on him for the first time (un-ironically). Lakeview keeps growing, and Tim can’t figure out why. There was a medical issue at Safety Harbor, and the elders handled it beautifully.…

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Eppisode 233: New Staff, Who Dis 53:56

10M ago53:56

53:56

Both Lakeview and Safety Harbor welcomed new staff members yesterday. We are talking through some social media issues, including the dreaded “ick.” Both Tim and Andrew are balancing being pastors with being involved Christian school dads.

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Episode 232: Retreat to Move Forward 42:08

11M ago42:08

42:08

Tim is fresh from a weekend away with the men of Lakeview. Safety Harbor needs a new roof. We’re talking through capital campaigns and necessary expenditures. We’re trying to figure out non-baggy ways to talk about our churches growing.

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Episode 114: Hacks on being an Emotionally Healthy Leader W/ Matt Manno 44:16

11M ago44:16

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This episode we talk with Matt Manno from Newlife in Queens, New York about what it means to be Emotionally Healthy. We talk about how Emotional Health is a necessity not only for ourselves, but for the leaders and students that we lead. Matt@emotionallyhealthy.orghttps://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/ Check out Coleader Now! https://www.coleader.co/…

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September 2023 Members Only Podcast 8:40

11M ago8:40

8:40

The DYM Membership Downloads are IN! Game: Battle Boats Video: Dancing Pandas Countdown Parent Resource: 5 Warnings About Technology That Parents Need To Be Reminded Of Mystery Item: Joy - A Weekend Devotional Retreat Student Leadership: Leaders Pray For Those Around Them Social Media: September and October…

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