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Urban Youth Collaborative is a nonprofit (501(c)(3) based in San Diego. Our mission is to support student lead Christian Clubs on school campuses and connect local churches to those clubs. This show is a weekly show to tell the story of all God has done t

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    #65 PROJECT 25 NIGHT [RECAP]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 44:23


    In today's episode, Brent, Chris, & Joemel discuss and share stories from the amazing Project 25 Awards night that took place on May 7, 2021. To learn more about project 25, check out some of our older videos!What is Project 25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJqJmYng8QkWhat are the Project 25 Campus Awards - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AizPkjGdulAProject 25 Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjOP1Ddocjg

    #64 "WHAT IS PROJECT25?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 28:30


    *We apologize for the poor audio quality. We forgot to hit "Save" on our Garage band file*In today's episode, Joemel & Jesse compete to see who knows the most about Project 25 (spoiler: neither), followed by Chris & Brent sharing information about the history and significance of Project 25, while teaching more about how other youth pastors can get involved.

    #63 CALL of DUTY: SPIRITUAL Warfare?! (DISCUSSION)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 50:34


    In today's episode, Christ, Brent, and Joemel discuss the realities and strategies of dealing with spiritual warfare in the realm of Youth Ministry. We talk about angels, demons, spirits, demonic possessions vs demonic oppressions, and Joemel gets really scared by Brent's foot.

    #62 THE BIBLE & MAGIC (SERIOUS CONVERSATION!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 50:12


    In today's episode, Chris and Brent have a fun icebreaker to see who knows where in the magical fiction universe these "Christian-sounding" quotes belong, then have an in depth conversation about how the Bible urges Christians to navigate the world of magic and fiction. We talk about Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft, the Smurfs, cancel culture, tarot cards, the occult, and everything in between You won't want to miss this thought provoking conversation!

    #61 YOUTH & CHURCH HISTORY! [2 Truths & A Lie: PART 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 41:26


    Description: In today's episode, Chris & Brent work together to try and guess which of these quotes from figures in church history are true, and which are straight out of fiction. Is it Mother Teresa or Mufasa? We also discuss how important church history is in youth ministry, and how we as youth pastors can best include church history in our teaching and preaching.

    #60 CRAZY Church Laws & Youth Evangelism ALL AROUND AMERICA (w/ Nicholas Anderson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 37:38


    In today's episode, Chris & Joemel play a game with traveling youth evangelist Nicholas Anderson, to see how well he knows the 22 states he's preached in, and the crazy laws they have regarding church and places of worship.They also discuss the importance of youth evangelism and inviting guest speakers to your youth group. If you would like invite evangelist Nicholas Anderson to your youth group, contact him at andersonnicholas10@gmail.com Learn more about UYC: www.uyc.orgContact us: podcast@uyc.org

    #59 YOUTH PASTOR'S FIRST (or WORST) DATE - Dealing w/ Dating in Youth Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 39:42


    Happy Valentines Day!In today's episode, Jesse hillariously tries to guess which first date story belongs to which UYC Youth Pastor. Afterwards, Brent, Chris, Joemel, & Jesse discuss the complexities and strategies for how to deal with and address the topic of dating when working in Youth Ministry.Video about Project 25: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UpHVcZQdew

    #58 Controversial Conversations in Youth Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 38:56


    In today's episode, Chris, Brent, Jesse, & Joemel discuss if and how Youth Pastors should handle touchy topics in current events. With an array of issues circulating in the news, including everything from racism and politics, to sex and gender identity, we try to navigate the role of the Youth Pastor in exploring these topics with impressionable teenagers.To learn more about UYC, head over to www.uyc.org, or email us at podcast@uyc.org

    #57 10 Things We Learned During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 28:48


    For the last episode of the year, Chris, Brent, Jesse, and Joemel take a moment to reflect on the craziness of this year, and share 10 different new skills they've learned since the beginning of the pandemic.

    #56 REAL or FAKE [Christmas Movie Edition]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 23:11


    In today's episode, Chris and Brent compete to guess whether these movie descriptions are based on real life Christmas movies, or are completely fabricated tales by our writer, Tony Daskalakis!See what else UYC has been up to this year: https://www.uyc.org/yearend.html

    #55 The Bible & STAR WARS [PART 2 - MANDALORIAN EDITION]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 44:23


    In this episode, Chris & Brent revisit the Star Wars universe, and discuss how quotes from the movies line up with Biblical theology. They also compete to see who is the bigger fan of the hit new Disney+ show, "The MANDALORIAN"

    #54 Unmasking the UYC Staff [GAME]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 31:10


    In today's episode, Chris & Brent test their knowledge of how well they know their fellow employees at Urban Youth Collaborative, by guessing which insane fun fact, belongs to which insanely fun staff member. Someone's eaten a dog, someone's afraid of werewolves, and someone has shared screen time with Will Farrel! We also discus the importance of teamwork in ministry, and invite everyone to join alongside us in our mission to reach the next generation for Jesus Christ!

    #53 UYC Snack Bracket: CANDY EDITION [PART 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 26:27


    In today's episode, Chris and Brent work together with the help of Jesse and Joemel to narrow down which candy is in fact, the BEST candy for the fall season. Will it be one of the all-time classics, or will an underdog rise up and surprise the competition. Find out during this two part episode of the UYC SNACK BRACKET: Candy Edition!

    #52 UYC Snack Bracket: CANDY EDITION [PART 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 36:14


    In today's episode, Chris and Brent work together with the help of Jesse and Joemel to narrow down which candy is in fact, the BEST candy for the fall season. Will it be one of the all-time classics, or will an underdog rise up and surprise the competition. Find out during this two part episode of the UYC SNACK BRACKET: Candy Edition!EPISODE 2 PREMIERS TOMORROW (OCTOBER 31st) @ 12PM

    #51 REAL or FAKE [High School Movie Edition]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 27:41


    In today's episode, Chris and Brent compete to guess whether these movie descriptions are based on real life High School movie classics, or are completely fabricated tales by our writer, Tony Daskalakis!Loser has to submit a high school yearbook picture, and endure watching the ultimate Christian High School movie, "Sunday School Musical".

    #50 Spotlight: UYC Student Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 44:15


    For our special 50th episode, we interviewed 5 student leaders to see their preferences in things like food, Bible characters, and Avengers. Then Chris and Brent competed to see who could guess their answers better!We also discuss how other students can get plugged into similar ministries at their own schools.To learn more about UYC, head over to https://www.uyc.org/or email us at podcast@uyc.org

    #49 High School Debate: Old Testament vs New Testament?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 22:25


    In today's episode, in the spirit of the "back to school" season, Chris and Brent try their best to recreate a classic High School debate competition by debating among themselves, the age old question, "Would you rather live during the Old Testament or the New Testament?".Meanwhile, Joemel and Jesse do their best to judge, while resisting the urge to interrupt with their beloved buzzer.It's a fun and silly episode you won't want to miss!

    #48 UYC Snack Bracket: Soda Edition (ft. Pastor AJ Hoffman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 34:58


    In today's episode, Chris & Brent are joined by our special guest, Pastor AJ Hoffman, as the three of them work together to decide which soda is indeed the best soda of 2020!We also share hilarious stories about our experiences with soda in youth ministry, discover the true inventor of Mountain Dew: Code Red, and learn about Pastor AJ's awesome ministry in the San Diego area.Learn more about Pastor AJ and his ministry:sdgrove.orghttps://www.youtube.com/user/sdgrovechurchhttps://instagram.com/sdgrove?igshid=1ibbk8t7wc6fk

    #47 FAIL or PREVAIL: Sports Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 21:41


    In today's episode, Chris and Brent compete to guess if these insane sports highlights end in fantastic failure, or spectacular success. We also discuss the importance of using sports as a means to minister to youth, whether we know everything about sports, or nothing at all![WARNING: This episode is very video heavy, and may be hard to enjoy as an audio only version. We recommend watching this episode on your YouTube channel by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/tHvcVa0z45A]

    #46 Theologian Draft [Fantasy Football Style]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 43:05


    In today's episode, Christ, Brent, Jesse, and Joemel take part in a fantasy football styled draft to build the ultimate team of theologians to write the "ULTIMATE BOOK", and discuss the importance of knowing the heroes of our faith.

    #45 Youth Pastor Jeopardy [Youth Fad Edition]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 32:19


    In today's episode, Chris and Brent compete against Joemel in a game of "Youth Pastor Jeopardy" to see who knows the most about youth fads throughout history.

    #44 Wings-N-Discipleship [Blind Taste Test]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 25:12


    WARNING: Today's episode is visual heavy, so we suggest watching the YouTube version on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHvgeYGXMDYIn today's episode, Chris & Brent are joined by UYC Staff, Tony Daskalakis in an effort to determine which is the best place to get buffalo wings in San Diego, as well as discuss the importance of discipleship, and why it helps to know good places to eat!

    #43 Code Names: Video Games Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 49:12


    "MMO for 2! Shooter for 3! Long-Running for 3?!"In today's episode, Chris, Brent, and Tony team up against Jesse, Joemel, and Mike in a special video game themed round of the new hit board game, Code Names. This episode also includes is a 1-minute tutorial on "How to Play Code Names". If you're a church leader who wants to learn more about the world of video games, or just learn how to play the game Code Names, you won't want to miss this!

    #42 Church Function Malfunction (#WorshipFails)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 32:53


    In today's episode, we share our most embarrassing church worship stories, then compete to see who can predict the ending of these popular #WorshipFails. WEBSITE - www.uyc.orgEMAIL - podcast@uyc.org

    #41 Two Truths & A Lie: Theologian Edition (GAME)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 24:23


    In today's episode, we play the classic youth group game, "2 Truths & A Lie".After guessing which of Brent's (insane) stories is a lie, Chris & Brent work together to guess which 2 quotes were from real famous theologians, and which quote was from fictional characters.WEBSITE - www.uyc.orgEMAIL - podcast@uyc.org

    #40 UYC Snack Bracket: Potato Chips [PART 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 23:22


    During the school year, UYC buys and gives out thousands of bags of potato chips to bring to kids for our public school Bible clubs. In today's episode, Chris & Brent try to figure out which chip is the 2020 Chip King!WARNING: The views and opinions of Chris & Brent on chips will probably offend some listeners. Let them know in the comments!

    #39 UYC Snack Bracket: Potato Chips [PART 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 23:08


    During the school year, UYC buys and gives out thousands of bags of potato chips to bring to kids for our public school Bible clubs. In today's episode, Chris & Brent try to figure out which chip is the 2020 Chip King!WARNING: The views and opinions of Chris & Brent on chips will probably offend some listeners. Let them know in the comments!

    #38 The Bible & The MCU - Marvel Cinematic Universe (Game)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 38:30


    In today's episode, Chris & Brent struggle to remember who said what in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and discuss how they line up with the Bible.Website: www.uyc.orgEmail: podcast@uyc.org

    #37 Guess That Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 41:19


    In today's episode, Chris & Brent go head to head to see who's the KING of SOCIAL MEDIA! We learn about 12 popular social media platforms, and discuss how to approach them as youth leaders.Website: www.uyc.orgEmail: podcast@uyc.orgToday's Winner: https://myspace.com/chrisyoungenator/...

    #36 T.A.G. - The Acronym Game (and what's U.Y.C.?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 29:37


    In today's episode, Joemel has Chris & Brent compete to see who's the "Acronym King", and discuss where the acronym for UYC comes from.

    #35 Separation vs. Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 31:03


    On today's episode of "The UYC Show", Chris, Brent, & Joemel discuss the importance and execution of collaboration, as well as the issues that often get in the way.

    #34 The Bible and Batman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 35:50


    This week on "THE UYC SHOW", Brent, Chris, and Joemel compete to see who knows Batman better, and discuss if there are Biblical truths within the Batman universe."but test everything; hold fast what is good." 1 Thessalonians 5:21

    #33 James Wiley: UYC Manager Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 13:16


    UYC Interviews - Project 25Brent has James Wiley, one of UYC's Managers, on the show. They discuss what James sees happening in this time of great need in his community and with Project 25.#uyc #theuycshow #project25

    #32 Mike Anderson: UYC Staff Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 17:42


    UYC Interviews - Project 25Chris has Mike Anderson, one of UYC's Staff Members, on the show. They discuss what Mike sees happening in this time of great need in his community and with Project 25.

    #31 God Wants His Kids Back

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 13:59


    Brent and Chris discuss Dr. Nate Landis' book "God Wants His Kids Back". Dr. Nate is UYC's Founder & President. This book describes why we do the student ministry we do.https://www.natelandis.org/buythebook.html#uyc #uyc2020

    #30 The Bible and Star Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 24:03


    Brent, Chris, and special guest Joemel discuss the Bible and Star Wars. "but test everything; hold fast what is good." 1 Thessalonians 5:21#Bible #starwars #uyc #theuycshow

    #29 Students Making a Global Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 15:19


    Today we discuss Project 25. Our annual service project. Fifty schools each received a $100 mini-grant and are using it to bless others.proj25.orguyc.orgpodcast@uyc.org

    #28 Ministering in Difficult Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 19:39


    The UYC Show is BACK! We discuss how we are ministering in difficult times.Visit our website: www.uyc.orgEmail us at podcast@uyc.orgGod bless you!We will be back on a weekly schedule in this tough time. Talk to you soon!

    #5 Nate Landis: Online UYC Late Lunch 3/27/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 11:48


    Dr. Nate Landis, President & Founder of UYC, facilitates a session of ENCOURAGEMENT for pastors and youth workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.#uyc2020 #covid19 www.uyc.org

    #4 Matthew Soerens: Late Lunch Learning Lab 10/7/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 66:06


    For UYC's October 2019 Late Lunch, Matthew speaks on “Welcoming the Stranger: A Biblical Perspective on Immigration”For more info visit: www.uyc.orgEmail:podcast@uyc.orgPhone:(619) 768-0278

    #27 Nate Landis: The State of Campus Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 18:17


    Nate is on to discuss the state of campus ministry and UYC's 2018-2019 school year. He also tells about what UYC does over the summer break.We would love to stay connected over the break so please reach out to us.Look us up on social media.Email: info@uyc.orgPhone: (619) 768-0278

    #3 Nathan Gallegos: Late Lunch Learning Lab 4/1/19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 41:55


    For UYC's first Late Lunch of 2019, Nathan speaks on the value of the legacy we leave in students lives.Project 25 Campus Awards are Friday May 3rd, 2019 at 7pm (Pre-party at 6pm). City View Church: 8404 Phyllis Pl, San Diego, CA 92123

    #26 Nate Landis: Project 25 Campus Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 15:14


    UYC's President and Founder, Nate Landis, is on to discuss the Project 25 Award Show.The Awards will be Friday May 3rd, 2019 at 7 pm​, pre-party starts at 6 pm.

    #25 Nate Landis: Project 25 - How It's Judged

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 15:48


    UYC's President and Founder, Nate Landis, is on to discuss how Project 25 is judged. 1. Creativity and Innovation, 2. Breadth and Depth of Impact, 3. Sustainability, 4. People Involved, and 5. Money Raised.Projects need to be submitted by April 23rd, 2019Project 25 Award Show San Diego will be Friday,​ May 3rd, 2019 at City View Church.

    #24 UYC Apprentice Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 34:46


    Three UYC Apprentice's, Daniel Constantino, Mayte Felix, and Jesse Matone, have a round table on Campus Ministry. They discuss sharing the Gospel and discipleship.

    #23 Guest Host - Mayte Felix! Melissa Hernandez: UYC Student Leader Interview (Class of ‘19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 6:19


    Guest Host, Mayte Felix, is in to interview current student leader, Melissa Hernandez of Montgomery High School. She tells of her experience as a student leader of a Christian Club.

    #22 John De Jauregui: UYC Staff Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 15:35


    John is the Director of Middle Schools in North County for Urban Youth Collaborative. He discusses his time with UYC from intern to current staff member.

    #21 Nate Landis: Project 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 18:41


    Nate is on to discuss what Project 25 is and how it began. He tells what we can expect for the 10th anniversary, how you can get involved, and how Project 25 is going beyond San Diego.The Project 25 Award Show will be Friday May 3rd, 2019 7:30pm-9:00pm at City View Church: 8404 Phyllis Place, San Diego, CA, 92123All are welcome!

    #20 Mayte Felix: UYC Student Leader Interview (Class of '15)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 11:25


    John Ferreira is UYC's Director of Sports Ministry and Chaplaincy and a youth leader at All Peoples Church.

    #19 John Ferreira: UYC Staff Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 46:14


    John Ferreira is UYC's Director of Sports Ministry and Chaplaincy and a youth leader at All Peoples Church.

    #18 UYC's Vision For 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 17:34


    UYC founder and president Nate Landis is on to discuss UYC's Vision for 2019 in campus ministry.God Wants His Kids Back: Schools of Thought to Reach a Lost Generation https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732835403/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_S0BaCbZN3YXSWEmail us if you would like to be a Book Ambassador or if you have any questions.Podcast@uyc.org

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