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Second Semester Scaries

Pizza & Side Hugs

English - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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What’s consistently tough about second semester in youth ministry?
Whether it is  waning attendance, losing enthusiasm, prepping for big summer trips while doing everything else, calendaring for next year,  or just plain burnout from a busy first semester, January- May can be often be difficult or feel overwhelming.  This episode we dive into why that is and what we can do about it.

Time Stamps
Intro (0:47)
What are some of the unique nicknames we've had (5:15)
Media Mentions - NEW SEGMENT!!! (11:06)
Jake- Instagram account: sbmowing
Paul- Book: Start Talking to Your Kids about Sex
Julia- Confirmation Program Pilot
Rachel- Book: Be Healed 
Second Semester Scaries (18:15)
Theories why this happens? (19:20)
Antidotes to the second semester scaries this year? (20:33)
Lessening the second semester scaries down the road? (31:00)
Pep talk for the second semester scaries? (35:00)
Conclusion (41:47)
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