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I Didn't Sign Up For This is a podcast hosted by Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbot, who are youth ministry professionals in Augusta Georgia. They share their personal experiences and tell the untold story of Youth Ministry...and what they ended up doing that they did not sign up for.

I Didn't Sign Up For This


    • Nov 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Episode 8. Building Memory Maker Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 30:53


    One of the easiest ways to create or maintain momentum in your ministry is to create and leverage "memory maker moments." In this episode, Aaron and Nathan discuss the ins and outs of capturing and winning those moments.

    Handling Students and Leaders Who Make Things Difficult

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 39:48


    Do you have students and/or adult leaders who are hard to love or make things hard on you in your ministry? We share some helpful tips and ideas for how to love the people in your ministry or organization who are difficult to love.

    Episode 6: Re-Engaging Students Who Have Drifted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 32:38


    In this episode, our hosts Aaron and Nathan jump into a conversation around best practices when it comes to building, planning, and executing student ministry events. Aaron and Nathan discuss systems and strategies for re-engaging those students who have gone wayward on you. Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott are your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them!   Produced by Augusta Podcasts

    Episode 5: Building Killer Student Ministry Events

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 41:54


    In this episode, our hosts Aaron and Nathan jump into a conversation around best practices when it comes to building, planning, and executing student ministry events. Maybe it's time to begin to think about what your ministry might look like post-pandemic. Where do you start? Where's your momentum? How can you begin to lay the groundwork for success when it comes time to loosen restrictions and open up Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott are your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them!   Produced by Augusta Podcasts

    Episode 4: Re-Entry into Post-Pandemic Student Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 30:52


    Maybe it's time to begin to think about what your ministry might look like post-pandemic. Where do you start? Where's your momentum? How can you begin to lay the groundwork for success when it comes time to loosen restrictions and open up? Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott are your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them...   Produced by Augusta Podcasts, LLC

    Episode 3: Finding Your Fit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 30:06


    One of the things that a lot of youth pastors and youth leaders struggle with is getting into your right fit in their leadership.  Many think they need to do all of the jobs & responsibilities in student ministry, end then end up doing a lot of things just “okay” and nothing really great. Check out this episode and find your fit! Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott are your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them...   Produced by Augusta Podcasts, LLC

    Episode 2: Volunteer Recruitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 28:30


    Meet Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott! They're be your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them... In This Episode, we look into how to find and recruit new Volunteers for you Ministry.   Produced by Augusta Podcasts

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    Episode 1: Goal Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 39:31


    Meet Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott! They'll be your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth leaders.As we enter into a new year, it is important to create goals. In this episode we discuss the difference between goals and resolutions. We also discuss some ways to increase your likelihood of achieving your goals.

    Introductions with Nathan & Aaron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 12:00


    Meet Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott! They'll be your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth leaders. In this episode, meet Nathan & Aaron and hear about why they started this podcast. What kind of experiences did they not sign up for?  Also check out Episode 1: Goal Setting, out now! Produced By: Augusta Podcasts, LLC

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