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Join Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, Katie Edwards & Jason Carson for another weekly "team meeting." They will dive into your youth ministry questions, take time to encourage you, discuss ministry, and laugh together. It is just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening. Check out some of the amazing resources and fantastic youth worker community at: http://downloadyouthministry.com

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    • Aug 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 222 EPISODES

    4.4 from 115 ratings Listeners of The Download Youth Ministry Show w/Doug Fields that love the show mention: dym, youth ministry podcast, best youth ministry, student ministry, youth workers, supertones, i'd go, citrus, chem, youth pastors, volunteers, ministers, candle, yankee, doug, sage, trenches, katie, josh, jason.


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    The Download Youth Ministry Show with Doug Fields podcast is an incredibly valuable resource for anyone involved in youth ministry. Doug Fields and his team provide insightful and practical advice on a wide range of topics, making it a must-listen for both new and veteran youth workers. This podcast feels inclusive and welcoming, as if you are sitting down with friends who understand the challenges and joys of youth ministry. The hosts bring positivity, humor, and a wealth of experience to the table, creating an engaging and enjoyable listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diversity of perspectives and experiences represented by the hosts. With Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, Katie Edwards, and guest appearances from other experts in the field, listeners are exposed to a variety of insights and ideas. The Q&A format allows for specific questions to be addressed, ensuring that the content remains relevant to those in youth ministry. The hosts offer not only practical advice but also encouragement and reassurance that you are not alone in your struggles or triumphs.

    A potential downside to this podcast is that it may not always delve as deep into certain topics as some listeners might like. Given their format of answering multiple questions each episode, there can be limited time for in-depth exploration of certain subjects. Additionally, some listeners may find the banter between hosts to be distracting or excessive at times.

    In conclusion, The Download Youth Ministry Show with Doug Fields is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in youth ministry. With its diverse perspectives, practical advice, and uplifting tone, this podcast stands out among others in the field. Whether you are a new youth worker seeking guidance or a seasoned veteran looking for fresh insights, this podcast is sure to inspire and equip you in your role.



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    Latest episodes from The Download Youth Ministry Show w/Doug Fields

    This Week With Doug and Josh: Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 22:55


    Back from summer camp! Josh almost had an uneventful summer... and Doug pushes back on Josh's concerns about volunteers. The National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry is live! It's this week with Doug and Josh!

    This Week With Doug and Josh: Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 23:38


    Doug and Josh talk about canceling events - when, how, and why! Plus they cover the upcoming transitions in youth ministry, and how to handle them well!

    This Week With Doug and Josh: Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 25:18


    Doug and Josh are back after a short hiatus in which Doug had surgery and grossed out his grandaughter. Sidekick has a free eclipse game you need to play, and Josh not only had a great Easter but also stole the last Liquid Death and Doug isn't amused. Tune in!

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 24:44


    This podcast brought to you by Planet Fitness' red light therapy machine. Doug and Josh are talking about sacred cows in their ministry, pre-covid/post-covid youth ministry, what's new at DYM, and so much more! Tune in!

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 23:13


    Josh had a Choose Your Own Adventure weekend at JHM, and he's going to give away a fun wilderness survival game that he and his daughter made soon to Gold+ members! Doug shares his embarrassing? nicknames, and much more.

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 26:15


    Youth Takeover Weekend - How to get it right! Doug OBVIOUSLY works out, and we take a sneak peek at what's coming in Sidekick. (Hint: it spins, it picks, and it can go ANYWHERE ON YOUR SCREEN LET'S GOOOOO)

    This Week With Doug and Josh: Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 15:37


    How we Josh boosted his attendance to the highest ever with a simple dumb idea = Llamabucks.

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 22:46


    Josh got back from a retreat with the youth team, Doug is doing a diet alone apparently, #blackcherry, and the SHOCKING Diet Coke and Mentos illustration is revealed! Plus some encouragement if you're feeling down.

    This Week With Doug and Josh: Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 23:25


    You'll be SHOCKED how good this episode is. Josh used a cool object lesson that Doug thought was "meh", witchcraft?? and it's Doug and Josh's birthday week! What does that mean for you? Nothing really. Tune in!

    This Week With Doug and Josh: Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 22:51


    It's Christmas! Josh and Doug are doing a fitness challenge, Doug thinks Josh is the kind of person who would use all the free money on a Starbucks card, and some tips on how to make your volunteer parties a success.

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 22:47


    Getting the most out of everyone during spring planning, Sidekick is in the wild, and Josh disagrees with a church decision - what advice can Doug share? Tune in!

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 27:06


    Thanksgiving Special! Doug and Josh talk about life, ministry, and how if you leave a turkey in the back of your car for 18 hours, you should probably throw it out.

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 21:07


    Fudgsicles and the power of object lessons, plus a secret announcement leaked early only for listeners! It's this week with Doug and Josh!

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 23:33


    Doug is sick, tips to help prepare a guest speaker in your youth ministry, Doug is sick ,the importance of debriefing yourself, and Doug is sick. It's this week with Doug (who's sick) and Josh!

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 25:02


    A HUGE announcement for Coleader subscribers, how to put your volunteers to the test, and the 10 Minute Rule. It's this week with Doug and Josh!Learn more about Coleader here!

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 24:21


    Someone DARES challenge Doug and Josh's undefeated pickleball record, recovering from a conference, the importance of rest, and the 48 hour power window of post-event debrief. Jump in!

    This Week with Doug and Josh: Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 24:28


    Josh taught on a tough topic he felt uncomfortable with, a great interview tip when you're applying for a position, Doug has a candy-addiction, and some great leadership principles that will help you succeed in youth ministry. It's this week with Doug and Josh!

    This Week With Doug And Josh: Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 20:42


    Youth group cellphone policy, angry parent letter(s), Josh doesn't think there's Christians in Nevada, Doug ISN'T thinking about the fall of the Roman empire, and more!Have a question, a joke, or hate mail? Send it to thisweek@downloadyouthministry.com and it may be featured on the show!

    This Week With Doug And Josh: Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 22:55


    Join Doug Fields and Josh Griffin as they unpack their week in youth ministry in real time! Learn from their mistakes and years of experience doing youth ministry.Fun, practical, and interactive!

    Episode 414: The Trip That Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 8:22


    A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, Josh went to a youth conference and met Doug Fields. The rest, they say...you'll have to listen about! Josh and Doug have spent their lives dedicated to helping youth workers succeed, and this year they want to come alongside YOU.Register for the free webinar on August 24 at 10 am PDT here!

    413: The Ultimate Youth Ministry Bait and Switch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 13:46


    Join us on August 24, 2023 at 10 AM for our free webinar on building a healthy youth ministry!Register hereGet the FREE resources mentioned in this podcast! (Expires August 25, 2023)Student Ministry Volunteer ProcessLeader Equipping KitVolunteer Essentials Video Training

    412: The One Thing That Will Impact Your Whole Ministry (10 Min Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 10:53


    Doug and Jessica talk through the importance of navigating the urgent vs. the important.

    411: Encourage Your Senior Pastor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 7:57


    A quick reminder before Easter that your Senior pastor needs your encouragement! Doug and Josh give a quick few ways to lift up your Senior pastor as they prepare for this important weekend.

    410: Brainstorming Your Summer Calendar!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 19:30


    Doug and Josh talk through making the most of brainstorming your Summer Calendar, and the best time to get it into the hands of your people. (SPOILER: It's before Summer!)

    409: Helping Students Stick - Saving Some Stuff For High School Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 14:02


    Josh, Jessica and Travis talk about the benefits of keeping certain experiences exclusive to each grade for your students.

    408: Keeping Volunteers Engaged!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 17:19


    Volunteers are the lifeblood of a healthy ministry. Doug, Josh and Jessica discuss great ways to keep them encouraged!

    407: Anonymous Angry Voicemail

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 14:06


    Josh, Doug and Jessica discuss what do you do when you're given unsolicited feedback. SPOILER: It happens to EVERYONE.

    Episode 406: The Power of Panels in Your Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 20:23


    Doug, Josh and Jessica go over breaking up the norm by using a panel of volunteers and other ways to mix it up in your program.Get Doug's Testimony Tool here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/p/true-story%3A-testimony-tool/training-182.htmlStay Connected:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DownloadYM​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downloadym/​Twitter: https://twitter.com/DownloadYM

    Episode 405: FAIL STORY! Junior High boys, Hammers, and Glass Oh My

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 16:44


    Josh relates the story of how what he thought was going to be a great activity for the junior high boys in his life group...was not.

    Episode 404: Calendars 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 17:40


    Join Doug Fields and Josh Griffin as they talk about youth ministry calendars!https://blog.downloadyouthministry.com/podcast-extra-youth-ministry-calendar-spring-2023/

    Episode 403: Stacked Events For The Win!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 15:45


    Learn how you can double up on events and make it a win for your ministry!

    Episode 402: One Way You Can Develop Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 15:29


    Doug and Josh discuss how you can use planned absences as a way to develop others into better leaders.

    Episode 401: Shane Sanchez and "How to See God: A 4 Week Guide For Teenagers"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 16:40


    Josh jumped on zoom with Shane Sanchez to talk youth ministry and his new book, How to See God: A Four Week Guide for Teenagers. How to See God is a four-week devotional guide for teenagers that helps them develop the skill of looking for God's Spirit at work in their everyday world. Through the fruit of the Spirit, they can begin to see what God is like and how God's Spirit shows up in themselves and in the people around them. Shane is the director of High School Content at Orange Curriculum.

    Episode 400: We launched something BIG!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 10:53


    Doug and Josh are BACK. We launched a new platform called Coleader that is going to be a game changer for the way you put together your youth ministry program. Check out coleader.co and get 40 credits for free, no credit card required.Join the Coleader launch team! More details here: https://downloadym.typeform.com/to/Ol7Ez9xP

    399.756: Your First Few Years in Youth Ministry!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 4:37


    Ok ok the OFFICIAL Episode 400 is coming soon, but we can't wait to fill you in on some big stuff cooking! Head to 1stfewyears.com for all the details!

    399 and 3/4ths: Have You Heard The Good News? (Try the DYM Gold Membership FREE!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 8:43


    Doug, Josh and Jessica dive into a special short episode highlighting the DYM Gold Membership!Right now you can try the Gold Membership for FREE! (technically 1 cent, but who's counting) You get all of this right away: 5 FREE Christmas resources $20 to shop DYM35% Off EverythingTry it today! https://bit.ly/dym-gold

    399 and 1/2: Holiday Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 25:15


    It's the Holiday Special! Join Josh, Jessica, and the rare appearance of producer Travis as they talk through creative ways to make your December programs unique and memorable.

    399: Handoff! Creating The Bridge Between Junior High and High School Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 29:11


    Josh and Jessica discuss strategies for making the most out of Junior High and High School ministry, whether they're separate or combined!Link to the online course on programming mentioned by Josh in the show! http://bit.ly/ProgramLikeAPro

    398: Share The Stage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 26:33


    Doug, Josh and Jess talk about the power of enabling others to teach in your ministry and the practical ways you can implement a teaching team.

    397: The Importance of Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 21:04


    Josh and Jess talk about how getting rest is vital to your longevity in ministry!

    396: It's Always Something!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 27:03


    Criticism doesn't have to crush you! Doug, Josh and Jess talk about the dip after the high.

    395: Making the MOST Out Of Small Groups

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 27:47


    Doug, Josh and Jessica talk through three ways they've learned over the years to improve your small group time. And also maybe Doug is the worst small group leader ever.

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