Ex-Youth Pastors Podcast

Drew recounts the horrifying experience of trying to record the hype-man intro. We try our hand at a game called “Playground Insults” where we try not to laugh while getting insulted. Finally, we finish the episode with a conversation about nudity in movies and TV. ***remember, this week we introduced #thenumberdropchallenge where you must record yourself trying to number drop in the most ridiculous way possible. You could number drop about the number of students in your youth group, your annual salary, how many cats you have, literally anything. Just be sure to get it recorded and post it to social media with the hashtag #thenumberdropchallenge ***

On our very first Episode of 2017 we start with a segment called, “Negatives & Positives” where we talk about what went wrong, and what went right in 2016. Also, our listeners submitted questions in a new segment called “Ask the Ex-Youth Pastors”.

This week, we have our very first female guests on the podcast: our wives. We ask rapid fire questions, put them against each other in a game, and ask them if they’ve ever used God as an excuse.

This week, get ready for Christmas with the Ex-Youth Pastors. We sing (terribly), talk about the worst gifts we’ve ever received, and reflect on the Christmas season; the time of year when youth pastors give up until that New Year’s sermon series in January

What happens when Michael wears boots to the office instead of sneakers? How does Drew handle a case of the sniffles? Hint: not well. We play the greatest Christmas special that has ever been recorded, and Michael finishes the episode with a story about when he got caught sleeping on the job.

This week we tackle a really strange genre of music: Christian EDM. Also, we revisit our favorite Christian meme.

This week we are joined by Joey Svendsen from the Bad Christian Podcast. We figure out who we would rather spend a weekend in Vegas with: Creflo Dollar or Benny Hinn? We talk about the time he tackled an 8th grader, and discuss his new book, Fundamentalist, coming out Dec. 6th. Pre-order the book: http://badchristianmedia.com/fundamentalist-preorder/ You can find Joey on Twitter: @JoeySvendsen @xbadchristianx

This week’s episode was recorded on Election Day. So, without knowing who the winner was, we suggested a list of countries to move to for those who were not happy with the election results. Also, we talk about Christian subculture, and watch the trailer for the movie ‘Christian Mingle’.

This week we have our producer, Tyler Clarensau, on the show with us as we figure out how knowledgeable he is about popular music while he drinks out of a mason jar. We also give great tips for parents with multiple children at home.

This week we start things off by describing outfits and guessing which celebrity pastor wore it. Then, we have a conversation about the weird way pastors talk about people on social media, and how it is negatively impacting the church. Finally, we finish off the episode with a youth pastor story of the week all about how Michael and a bunch of youth students broke the law.

This week we tend to some of our wounds created by some recent negative reviews on iTunes, and give you 13 steps on how to become best friends with your lead pastor.

This week, we share a little clip from a conference in Los Angeles put on by Bethel earlier this year. What do you think, is it ever okay to sing to a city? Also, we recap some of the worst song specials we’ve ever heard in church over the years.

This week Drew and Michael have a pretty serious rap battle… using Dr. Seuss, and we interview Pastor Greg Ford, the pastor behind the baptism video that has gone viral (check the links below). He also has a youth ministry story that you’re not likely to forget anytime soon.https://www.facebook.com/KevOnStage/videos/vb.58312923308/10153831366523309/

Today we find out that Drew and Michael spend their time off doing the exact same thing: messing with scammers on Craigslist. Then we give a title to the different type of altar calls that are employed by pastors to end their gatherings. Finally, in our “Three Minutes With Someone Smarter Than We Are” segment, we ask Sam Cassese, a current youth pastor, how do youth pastors balance the tension between leading a growing ministry while still emphasizing the importance of community.

This week we’re joined by our Producer, Tyler Clarensau, who talks about how he was the worst pastors kid, and how difficult it is to edit the podcast. We also get into a conversation on how we should address the subject of sex and how it is preached in youth ministry. For those feeling nostalgic, we open with game where we try to guess that one hit wonder from the 90s, 00s, and 10s.

This week we try to figure out which pastor is worth more (Kirk Cameron is worth how much!?), Michael remembers his failed attempt at evangelism, and we try to figure out the point of See You At The Pole.

This week, we question what happened to actors who have disappeared in recent years, and try to impersonate different celebrities singing musical worship songs. We end the show with an interview over the phone with a comedian/ex-youth pastor from the East Coast.

Michael talks about his bad experience in a laser dome, we play a game taking actual quotes from pastors and asking if its good advice or bad advice, and we finish the episode talking about some of the negative feedback our podcast has received over the past couple months.

In this episode, Michael and Drew play a game called “Guess The Followers”. Drew talks about his bad hair cut, and Michael has the once in a lifetime opportunity to make fun of Drew’s clothes.

This week we talk about how bad Michael is at fantasy football, and prank local coffee shop. We finish the episode with a conversation about the differences between being a generalist or a specialist.

This week we try to figure out which celebrity pastor we’d rather be stranded on a desert island with, and we get into a conversation about Michael’s shoes.

This week Michael returns to his role as a falsetto musical superstar and gives us stirring renditions of pop hits in a high-pitched voice. Then we transition into a conversation about the difficulties of musical worship in youth ministry.

Today Drew raps Dr. Seuss lyrics over hip-hop beats and does a surprisingly accurate Nicki Minaj impersonation. We talk about the importance of working out your beliefs about salvation, and somehow segway that into a conversation about what would happen if pastors fought each other.

This week we cover all things Pokemon Go (which neither of us know anything about), and interview the current youth pastor of LifePoint Church, Sam Cassese.

Drew and Michael are both back in the studio this week after being on vacation. In this episode, we discover how few classic movies Michael has seen, and how he can’t escape his past as a hype guy. Also, we uncover Drew’s financial strategy, Dapper Doodles.

In this week’s episode, we read one of our favorite youth pastor stories submitted to the show so far. Also, we interview current youth pastors Morgan Butcher, and Tony Mattar, and find out what their tattoos mean. Finally, we finish the show with one of our all-time favorite interviews with comedian/pastor Jesse Roberts

This week, we temporarily forget that we are actually not a sports radio show (if you absolutely hate sports feel free to fast-forward to about 7:30 into the show). We spend a bit of time addressing Christian Celebrity Pastors, and places to avoid when getting a haircut.

Today, Michael leaves us after a short conversation on humble brags and the double meaning of church songs, so we decided to bring in Drew’s old friend Danny Meyerend. Together, they dug up some old videos, tried to remember some lyrics, and talked about what it was like to be a pseudo youth pastor for three months. The episode closes with an interview with CURRENT youth pastor Darius Giles. We asked him about the most irresponsible thing he has ever done as a youth pastor, his answer had us in shock! (Click bait)

This week we jump right into our discussion, every youth pastors favorite subject: numbers. Should we be focused on numbers? Is a youth pastor really more successful if they have better attendance? When is a good time to talk about numbers with other youth pastors? We also find out how humble Michael is, and finish out with our Youth Pastor story of the week.

This week, we hear Michael’s falsetto voice, talk about some great Christian inventions, hear about Michael’s ‘borderline immoral’ jeans, and discuss whether or not youth camps and conferences are actually beneficial.

In this week’s episode, Drew plays a made-up game that we’re still trying to wrap our heads around and we talk about our infatuation with ‘Christian’ (air quotes there) athletes. Finally, Michael finishes with a story about when he totaled his youth pastors’ car.

This week Michael shares his theory on youth and kids pastors. Drew teaches us how to get into “Ghetto Mode,” and we discuss whether or not youth pastors should be calling their wives hot.

On Episode 4 we interview Andrew Murch, Lead Pastor of LifePoint Church in Vancouver, WA and Co-Host of the To Be The Church Podcast. Also, we delve into Drew’s secret past as a Justin Bieber cover artist, and what it means to be a spiritual doula.

In this episode, a game of “Who Said That?” turns into a game of “Drew Roasts Michael’s Instagram.” Also, we talk about musical worship songs that make us feel uncomfortable, and hear about Drew’s very first sermon.

We talk about youth pastor threats, broken bones, and whether or not teenagers are actually compelled to attend a youth gathering if a youth pastor tells them to do so on Instagram.

We kick-off our very first episode of the Ex-Youth Pastors Podcast by talking about ankle monitors, subtweeting, and number dropping.