Latest Youth worker Podcast Episodes
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...
Episode 22: What To Do When You Follow a Bad Youth Worker
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - December 10, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutesThe reality is, someone will come after you. In your case, you probably came after someone! What do you do when the person you are following was pretty bad? In this episode, Kyle and DJ discuss how to start your job on the right foot when you find yourself in this position. In part 2, we flip th...
Training Your Volunteers Part 2 of 2: 4 Week Training Overview
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - December 10, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutesSend us a Text Message. **For a FREE PDF of the Student Ministry Volunteer Application, email us at [email protected] and we will send one to you!** Now that you have your volunteer(s) onboarded and acclimated to your team, it's time to train them the right way. In today's episo...
Episode 21: Awkward Book Club presents Outdated Ministry Books
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - December 03, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutesIn the inception episode of the ABC (awkward book club) DJ and Kyle review several very outdated books. Times have certainly changed, and it can be fun to look back and see the evidence of that.
Training Your Volunteers Part 1 of 2: Onboarding & Acclimation to Your Team
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - December 03, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutesSend us a Text Message. **For a FREE PDF of the Student Ministry Volunteer Application, email us at [email protected] and we will send one to you!** Back in Episode #011, we covered the best way to get the RIGHT volunteers for your ministry and today we are taking that to the nex...
Checking In with Special Guest Samantha Clare
Episcopal Youth Ministry in ATL - December 01, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsHow are we doing however many days into the pandemics we currently face? What brings up feelings of self-worth and not-enoughness? Where do we find hope in God? When this time of isolation started, we all felt it would be a season that would eventually pass, but the reality is we have a tough r...
Episode 20: Top Ten Ways to Ruin Game Time
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - November 26, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutesEpisode 20, WOW! We are thankful that you share life with us, and listen to us week after week share about the awkwardness of ministry. In this episode, DJ and Kyle talk about some of the ways to kill game time. Games are necessary for youth ministry, how can we make sure we use them effectively?
How to Use Personal Social Media Accounts Responsibly in Youth Ministry
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - November 26, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutesSend us a Text Message. When it comes to our PERSONAL Social Media accounts, we have the freedom to post whatever we want...right? Today, we are taking a look at what Social Media looks like for Youth Pastors and staff and where can we draw that line of what we post or comment on. This episod...
How Can Youth Pastors Reach Gen Z?
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - November 19, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutesSend us a Text Message. Generation Z has been described as the loneliest generation. So how can we best connect with these students? Today, we talk about what Gen Z is looking for and how we can SEE, not only them, but the leaders in our ministries. This episode is also available at our YouT...
Episode 19: Part 2 - Social Media and Parenting
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - November 19, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutesHey parents! Welcome to the Embrace the Awkward Podcast! As you'll hear, we have one goal in mind, and that is to help you handle awkward better. Parenting can be awkward, we know that. Especially when navigating a teen through the world of social media. We recorded this episode specifically for...
Episode 18: Part 1 - Social Media and Youth Ministry
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - November 13, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutesThere is no debate. Social Media has quickly overtaken our world. Not only is it an incredible tool, it CAN and SHOULD be used for your ministry. In this episode, DJ and Kyle share some practical advise for your ministry to have a rocking social media presence.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Youth Ministry Team - 10 Fun Gift Ideas
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - November 12, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutesSend us a Text Message. SEE LINKS BELOW! It's not too late to get your Youth Ministry Team Christmas gifts! Ideally, you'd have set aside some money in your budget to buy some gifts, but even if you haven't, today we share some great ideas for you to get for your volunteer and paid staff team...
Episode 17: 30 Years in Youth Ministry?
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - November 05, 2020 20:00 - 56 minutesIn this episode, DJ and Kyle are excited to welcome on Chris Chambers, who was a youth pastor for over 30 years. DJ and Kyle ask ALL of the questions. How do you make it that long? How did you know it was time to leave? Plus, you won't want to miss the many stories in this episode.
Epic Fails in Youth Ministry: Injuries, Embarrassing Moments and Bloopers
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - November 05, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutesSend us a Text Message. "Fails" in Youth Ministry is inevitable - whether it's with game disasters, students getting injured, embarrassing moments with parents, saying something ridiculous on stage, etc. Today, we wanted to offer something a little light hearted and share some of those moments...
Increasing Your Value, Worth & Influence: Heart, Hunger, Hustle
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - October 29, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutesSend us a Text Message. In today's episode, we are looking at ways to increase your value, worth and influence within your church. The three keys to doing this are outlined in this "Heart, Hunger, Hustle" model that we go over. This is also a great way to analyze possible candidates within yo...
HORROR STORIES: Failed Events
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - October 29, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutesThis month, DJ and Kyle are talking about failed events. Have you ever been to a dramatically failed event? Maybe you've even put one on? These can be SO awkward and honestly are defeating. In this episode, you'll hear some funny stories (didn't seem funny in the moment, but sure are now) and so...
HORROR STORIES: Creating an Atheist
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - October 22, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutesThrough this month, we are talking about some of the things that scare us as youth workers. In this episode, Kyle and DJ talk about one of their biggest fears in working in ministry, creating an atheist. What if we miss a meeting and a kid never shows up to church again? What if a student leave...
Best Practices to Handle an Upset Parent
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - October 22, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutesSend us a Text Message. Although it may not happen often (thankfully), dealing with an upset or angry parent can be a difficult situation. Today, we discuss some of the best practices to turn a potentially devastating interaction into a win for you, the parent and the ministry. *Book refere...
HORROR STORIES: Mess Ups and Mistakes
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - October 16, 2020 01:00 - 23 minutesThis month, we are covering some of our biggest fears in ministry. In this episode, we talk about MiStAkEs! If you are anything like DJ, you mess up a lot! (Kyle is perfect...) When we mess up from stage, or say something wrong, what do we do? Most of the time, it's a minor mistake. But reacting...
Raising Up Leaders in Student Ministry - How to Duplicate Yourself!!!
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - October 15, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutesSend us a Text Message. Your leadership team and volunteers are the most powerful part of your ministry, but how can you find people who are equally invested, passionate and motivated as you are? Today we discuss 5 ways that will help you raise up and pour into your right hand man, or woman, t...
Christmas Event and Party Ideas for Youth Groups
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - October 08, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutesSend us a Text Message. Christmas in October?? Well, even though it might be a ways off, it's not too early to start planning for your Christmas event for your youth group! Today, we are talking about 3 great events for you to do with your youth group this Christmas! These CAN BE budget frie...
HORROR STORIES: Losing Students From a Break Up
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - October 08, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutesThis month, we are hitting some of the things that have scared us or scare us the most in ministry. In this episode, DJ and Kyle talk about the realities and effects of break ups within your ministry. How can we handle these SUPER awkward moments well? It's always painful to lose a student.
Mental Health and Young People
Episcopal Youth Ministry in ATL - October 07, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsMental Health is an ongoing concern for all people during the pandemic. People are suffering, and it is important that we remember to talk about it. As Youth Workers, it is important to remember we serve young people that are being starved of meaningful connections during this time, and we have ...
7 Fun Socially Distanced Games to Play for Small Youth Groups
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - October 01, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutesSend us a Text Message. Today we go over 7 super fun and socially distanced games which work well for smaller youth groups (although they can work for larger ones too). If there is ever a topic you'd like for us to cover, please email us at [email protected] - we would love to hea...
Episode 12: A Response to The Social Dilemma
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - October 01, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutesIn this episode, DJ and Kyle respond to the Netflix original documentary, The Social Dilemma. Social media has overtaken our world. Has it overtaken us as humans as well? In this episode, we discuss our live response to the film.
Episode 11: Our Most Awkward Episode Yet
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - September 24, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutesAs youth workers, sometimes we face some, well, really awkward questions. DJ and Kyle ask each other some of the awkward questions that they have actually been asked. Don't worry if the podcast pauses, embrace that awkward moments, because we are trying to process what we have just been asked.
From Church Ministry to Campus Ministry: Trusting & Obeying God's Call - Interview w/Chace Steeves
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - September 24, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutesSend us a Text Message. ***BE SURE TO SUPPORT JEFF in the FCA Golf Fundraiser!*** Link Below! In today's episode, we interview Chace Steeves (Area Rep for FCA & Associate Pastor at North Coast Church / Fallbrook) about his journey and obedience to God of going from Youth Pastor to joining Fell...
Taking Volunteer Training to the Next Level - Interview w/ Josh Griffin - DYM
Ministry Coach: Youth Ministry Tips & Resources - September 17, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutesSend us a Text Message. You recruit your volunteers, you onboard them into your ministry, you give them a great pep talk and then.....?? How do we take our volunteer staff to the next level? Today we interview Josh Griffin (Author, Speaker, Co-Founder of Download Youth Ministry & Junior High ...
Episode 10: TOP TEN: Reasons Why You Shouldn't Go Into Youth Ministry
Embrace the Awkward Podcast - September 17, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, Kyle and DJ give their top ten list of reasons why you SHOULDN'T go in to youth ministry. Have we caught your attention yet? Every ten episodes, Embrace the Awkward will do a top ten list of some kind. At the end of the episode, a winner of our contest from episode 8 is announced!
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