Latest Youth worker Podcast Episodes
Fun Youth Ministry Games - 7 Low Prep Youth Group Games!
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - March 25, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutesSend us a Text Message. Sometimes it’s nice to play youth group games and not have to spend the entire day planning them. Today, we are going over our favorite LOW PREP Youth Ministry Games.. These might require some equipment or possibly a little work, but are generally very easy and FUN to p...
A Conversation on Campus Ministry with Samantha Clare and The Rev. Clayton Harrington at Rooted in Jesus
Episcopal Youth Ministry in ATL - March 23, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhen the pandemic started, we paused on the episodes we recorded during last year's Rooted in Jesus Conference. With Forma21 in the rearview, we thought it was time to pull these out of the folder and get them to the people. Though some contexts will have certainly changed, there is still much t...
Preventing Your Volunteers From Burning Out in Youth Ministry
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - March 18, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutesSend us a Text Message. Burnout is a real thing and it happens all the time to those working in ministry. As a Youth Pastor, there are steps you can take to help prevent burnout occurring in your volunteers so that they feel equipped, energized, cared for and ready to go. Since volunteers are...
Episode 32: Pros and Cons of Short Term Missions
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - March 13, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutesAs youth workers, missions is obviously so important. In this episode, DJ and Kyle are talking about the positive and negative sides of short term mission trips. Maybe surprisingly, there might be a few negative sides, but the positives are so, so great. Tune in for this episode full of wisdom f...
Best Games for Summer Camp - 14 Fun Camp Game Ideas
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - March 11, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutesSend us a Text Message. For a FREE PDF of this weeks games list with instructions, email us at [email protected] In this episode, which is part 3 of our 3 part series, we go over the best games for Summer Camp. If you are looking for some fun camp game ideas, we break them down i...
Episode 31: Awkward Book Club
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - March 05, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutesIn the second installment of the Awkward Book Club, DJ and Kyle review a few well-aged ministry books. Be sure to share with us your dust collecting books from your shelf!
DIY Church Camp Planning - Youth Ministry Summer Camp CHECKLIST!
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - March 04, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutesSend us a Text Message. ***Email us at [email protected] for THE ULTIMATE Youth Ministry Summer Camp CHECKLIST!*** Last week we went over the pros and cons of Prepackaged Camps vs. DIY Camps. This week, we go through the ultimate checklist for DIY Church Camp Planning to make you...
Church Camp Planning for Youth Ministry: Prepackaged vs. DIY??
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - February 25, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutesSend us a Text Message. Are you trying to decide between a Pre-Packaged Camp or a DIY Camp? Today we take a look at the pros and cons of both. This is the 1st in a 3 part series we will be covering for church camp ideas. This episode compares several aspects of both styles of camp to see whi...
Service Project Ideas for Student Ministry
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - February 18, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutesSend us a Text Message. Service projects can be an excellent way of not just serving your community, but also growing your youth group in their discipleship, their compassion for others and their connection to each other. Today we list 6 different service project ideas that you can implement i...
A Conversation with The Rev. Dr. Patricia Lyons at Rooted in Jesus
Episcopal Youth Ministry in ATL - February 16, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhen the pandemic started, we paused on the episodes we recorded during last year's Rooted in Jesus Conference. With Forma21 in the rearview, we thought it was time to pull these out of the folder and get them to the people. Though some contexts will have certainly changed, there is still much t...
Episode 30: Top Ten Tips and Tricks for Multi-sensory Preaching
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - February 12, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutesIf you haven't listened to our last few episodes, GO DO IT NOW! In this episode, DJ and Kyle give their top ten tips for multi-sensory preaching and teaching, which engages more senses than one, and will DRIVE YOUR ENGAGEMENT UP wildly.
How to Start a Student Leadership Team in Youth Ministry
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - February 11, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutesSend us a Text Message. If you are looking to start a student leadership team in your youth ministry or maybe you are just looking to refresh your current student leadership program in your youth group, this episode is going to help you do that from start to finish. In this podcast, you will l...
Episode 29: Tips For Multi-sensory Preaching
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - February 05, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode, Kyle and DJ talk about how we can be better at teaching and preaching by using more senses than just hearing. You have a powerful message, and that message deserves to be said in a powerful way.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Youth Pastor
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - February 04, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutesSend us a Text Message. It's hard to ever be fully prepared for any job you are just beginning, but as the years go by, you learn valuable information and experience that you only wish someone had told you about before you began your journey. Today, we talk about 5 things I wish I knew before ...
How to Plan Your Week in Youth Ministry - Time Management Tips
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - January 28, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutesSend us a Text Message. "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." - Benjamin Franklin. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your workload in youth ministry, this might be a good time to take a look at how well you are planning your weeks. In today's episode, we give practical time manag...
Episode 28: Maximize Your Stage Time
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - January 28, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutesHow can you get the most out of your time on stage? We all want to be great speakers. How can we be engaging speakers with a lasting effect. As youth workers, our message is important. In this four part series, Kyle and DJ want to give you practical tips and tricks to be a better speaker, increa...
Episode 27: Increasing Your Engagement
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - January 27, 2021 22:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode, Kyle and DJ talk about increasing the audience engagements in your sermons and messages. What you say is important. How can you keep your audience interested?
Youth Group Games - 7 NO PREP GAMES for Youth Ministry
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - January 21, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutesSend us a Text Message. We've all been there...your message is ready to go, worship is dialed in, you have all of your announcements in order and all of a sudden you realize !!!!!! You have no game planned!!! That's okay, we've got you covered! In this episode, we talk about 7 easy and fun N...
Episode 26.2: How to Get the Most Out of Worship with Jake Stemo
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - January 21, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode, Kyle and DJ are joined by the amazing Jake Stemo, leader of Presence Worship. Jake brings amazing experience and passion for the Kingdom, and in episode 26, discusses everything from starting a youth band from nothing to the importance of true worship in John 4.
Episode 27: Increase Your Engagement
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - January 21, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutesIn this episode, Kyle and DJ talk about increasing the audience engagements in your sermons and messages. What you say is important. How can you keep your audience interested?
Episode 26: How to Get the Most Out of Worship with Jake Stemo
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - January 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Kyle and DJ are joined by the amazing Jake Stemo, leader of Presence Worship. Jake brings amazing experience and passion for the Kingdom, and in episode 26, discusses everything from starting a youth band from nothing to the importance of true worship in John 4.
Episode 26.1: How to Get the Most Out of Worship with Jake Stemo
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - January 15, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Kyle and DJ are joined by the amazing Jake Stemo, leader of Presence Worship. Jake brings amazing experience and passion for the Kingdom, and in episode 26, discusses everything from starting a youth band from nothing to the importance of true worship in John 4.
How to Get New Students Connected to Your Youth Group
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - January 14, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutesSend us a Text Message. What's the #1 reason students don't come back to your youth ministry? Getting kids to come to your youth ministry is usually a top priority but getting them to stay needs to be equally important. Today we are talking about some of the best practices for getting new stu...
A Conversation with Canon Myra Garnes at Rooted in Jesus
Episcopal Youth Ministry in ATL - January 12, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhen the pandemic started, we paused on the episodes we recorded during last year's Rooted in Jesus Conference. As we approach Forma 2021, we thought it was time to pull these out of the folder and get them to the people. Though some contexts will have certainly changed, there is still much to l...
Youth Ministry Budget: Best Practices for Planning & Stewarding Money
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - January 07, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutesSend us a Text Message. A New Year, a new budget in your Youth Ministry! In today's episode we talk all about how to plan your budget so that you can do the big events you want to do (camps, retreats, missions trips, outreach events, etc.) as well as the week to week needs to maintain your min...
Episode 25: 2021 Predictions
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - January 07, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutesIn this episode, Kyle and DJ talk about their predictions (some strange, some scary, some passionately accurate) for the year. 2020 was a year like no-one could have imagined. What are your predictions for the church in 2021? Let us know on the Embrace the Awkward Podcast community on Facebook!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - January 05, 2021 22:00 - 2 minutesWelcome to the Embrace the Awkward Podcast, where we have one goal in mind! To help you handle awkward better! Join DJ and Kyle each week to discuss the weird and fringe moments of life and ministry!
Epic Fails in Youth Ministry (PART 2): Injuries, Embarrassing Moments and Bloopers
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - December 24, 2020 22:00 - 9 minutesSend us a Text Message. Back in Episode 027, we shared some embarrassing moments and ministry fails with you guys and today we are back sharing more, but this time they are from YOUR submissions! Thank you for those of you who contributed!!! Stick around until the end to hear some more bloope...
Episode 23: What to do When You Follow a Really Good Youth Worker
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - December 18, 2020 22:00 - 38 minutesIn the last episode, Kyle and DJ talked about the awkwardness of following a really bad youth worker. You might seem like the savior! There are, however, two sides to every coin. Sometimes, you might follow a really good youth worker. You might have to win favor, or overcome a preconceived notio...
The Three C's of Leadership - Qualities to Seek in Your Team
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - December 17, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutesSend us a Text Message. In our last two episodes, we discussed onboarding your new volunteers as well as getting them trained...as a bonus, today we are talking about the Three C's of Leadership: Character, Chemistry and Competency and how seeking these qualities in your staff can help you hav...
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