Podcasts about simply youth ministry conference

Making Youth Ministry Simple Again with Eric Miller, Part 2 (Episode 33)We are once again joined by Eric Miller, National Director of Ministries for Momentum Ministry Partners. MMP influences hundreds of youth pastors and youth ministries around the country through their Momentum Conference, Urban Centers, Cohorts, Education, and Podcast. Eric brings a wealth of experience and perspective to what is working and isn't working in youth ministry these days.One common struggle for many of us is comparing ourselves and our ministries to the ones we see on social media. But the heart of what we do isn't found in 60-second highlight clips of our best messages; it's found in the unique culture we create and the day-to-day relationships we form in our students. We help them move from Point A to Point B in their faith – that's the essence of simple and effective youth ministry.Two old friends talking shop, and reminiscing about the time we tried to fix the then-still -single Eric up with a date at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago.https://buildmomentum.org/Give us a 5-star review on iTunes.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youth-ministry-sherpas-coast-to-coast/id1333665959We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2CEmail us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram!

In this "Best Of" podcast, Rusty revisits his discussion with Kara Powell to discover the secrets of parenting. Kara E. Powell is the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and associate professor of youth and family ministry. Prior to coming to Fuller, she was an assistant professor of youth ministry and practical theology at Azusa Pacific University. She completed her PhD in Practical Theology from Fuller Seminary with a focus on pastoral role expectations in 2000, an MDiv from Bethel Theological Seminary in 1994, and a BA in human biology, graduating with honors from Stanford University in 1991. In addition to her roles at Fuller Seminary, Kara serves as a Youth and Family Strategist for Orange, and volunteers in student ministries at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. She was also college pastor at Lake Avenue Church (1995–1998) and was the associate youth minister at San Diego First Assembly of God (1991–1995). During college, Kara began her ongoing commitment to church/parachurch partnerships during her time on Young Life Student Staff in the Stanford area. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara is the author or coauthor of Growing Young (2016), 10 StickyFaith books or curriculum (2011–2016), Right Click (2015), Can I Ask That? 2: More Hard Questions about God and Faith (2015), Essential Leadership: Training Onramps for Your Youth Ministry Team (2010), Deep Justice Journeys (2009), Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum (2009), Deep Justice in a Broken World (2008), Deep Ministry in a Shallow World(2006), Help! I’m a Woman in Youth Ministry (2004), and Mirror, Mirror (2003). Kara is also a regular speaker at Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Conventions, the Orange Conference, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, as well as retreats and conferences across the country. Powell lives in Pasadena with her husband, Dave, who is a medical device engineer, and their children, Nathan, Krista, and Jessica.

Kara E. Powell is the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and associate professor of youth and family ministry. Prior to coming to Fuller, she was an assistant professor of youth ministry and practical theology at Azusa Pacific University. She completed her PhD in Practical Theology from Fuller Seminary with a focus on pastoral role expectations in 2000, an MDiv from Bethel Theological Seminary in 1994, and a BA in human biology, graduating with honors from Stanford University in 1991. In addition to her roles at Fuller Seminary, Kara serves as a Youth and Family Strategist for Orange, and volunteers in student ministries at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. She was also college pastor at Lake Avenue Church (1995–1998) and was the associate youth minister at San Diego First Assembly of God (1991–1995). During college, Kara began her ongoing commitment to church/parachurch partnerships during her time on Young Life Student Staff in the Stanford area. Named by Christianity Today as one of “50 Women to Watch,” Kara is the author or coauthor of Growing Young (2016), 10 StickyFaith books or curriculum (2011–2016), Right Click (2015), Can I Ask That? 2: More Hard Questions about God and Faith (2015), Essential Leadership: Training Onramps for Your Youth Ministry Team (2010), Deep Justice Journeys (2009), Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum (2009), Deep Justice in a Broken World (2008), Deep Ministry in a Shallow World(2006), Help! I’m a Woman in Youth Ministry (2004), and Mirror, Mirror (2003). Kara is also a regular speaker at Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Conventions, the Orange Conference, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, as well as retreats and conferences across the country. Powell lives in Pasadena with her husband, Dave, who is a medical device engineer, and their children, Nathan, Krista, and Jessica.

Ever feel overwhelmed at a Youth Ministry Conference?  I know I do. There's always so much to do.  There's so much to see and hear.  Often times if I'm honest I come back more tired than when I left rather than being refreshed and encouraged.  Many times I even return a bit discouraged after hearing all of the things I feel like I should be doing in my ministry and can't do. Today, Rick Lawrence from Group Publishing and Simply Youth Ministry, shares some helpful tips to getting the most out of your next Youth Ministry Conference. And these aren't your normal pointers, and are really helpful things to consider. He also talks about the upcoming Simply Youth Ministry Conference as well and gives us the nitty-gritty about what to expect from it this year. Links mentioned: Group.com SimplyYouthMinistry.com SYMC16.com @RickSkip Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Jesus Centered Youth Ministry by Rick Lawrence The Jesus Centered Life by Rick Lawrence Audible.com - Grab a free 30 trial and free download of any of the 250,000+ books available on Audible In this particular episode, you will learn: Ways to care for yourself while away at a Youth Ministry Conference Why knowing your personality can help you maximize your Youth Ministry Conference experience Millions and millions of cool things (ok...well a lot of cool things) that you can expect from the Simply Youth Ministry Conference this year Show Sponsor: Audible.com - Grab a free 30 trial and free download of any of the 250,000+ books available on Audible HELP OTHER YOUTH PASTORS! If you're enjoying the podcast please take a few minutes to subscribe and write a review on iTunes.  It goes a long way in helping other Youth Pastors and Youth Workers find the podcast. You can do that right here! Support the Show

Ever feel overwhelmed at a Youth Ministry Conference?  I know I do. There's always so much to do.  There's so much to see and hear.  Often times if I'm honest I come back more tired than when I left rather than being refreshed and encouraged.  Many times I even return a bit discouraged after hearing all of the things I feel like I should be doing in my ministry and can't do. Today, Rick Lawrence from Group Publishing and Simply Youth Ministry, shares some helpful tips to getting the most out of your next Youth Ministry Conference. And these aren't your normal pointers, and are really helpful things to consider. He also talks about the upcoming Simply Youth Ministry Conference as well and gives us the nitty-gritty about what to expect from it this year. Links mentioned: Group.com SimplyYouthMinistry.com SYMC16.com @RickSkip Resources mentioned in this Podcast: Jesus Centered Youth Ministry by Rick Lawrence The Jesus Centered Life by Rick Lawrence Audible.com - Grab a free 30 trial and free download of any of the 250,000+ books available on Audible In this particular episode, you will learn: Ways to care for yourself while away at a Youth Ministry Conference Why knowing your personality can help you maximize your Youth Ministry Conference experience Millions and millions of cool things (ok...well a lot of cool things) that you can expect from the Simply Youth Ministry Conference this year Show Sponsor: Audible.com - Grab a free 30 trial and free download of any of the 250,000+ books available on Audible HELP OTHER YOUTH PASTORS! If you're enjoying the podcast please take a few minutes to subscribe and write a review on iTunes.  It goes a long way in helping other Youth Pastors and Youth Workers find the podcast. You can do that right here! Support the Show

We're back and new. We've made some changes to the show and would love some feedback on the new style. We've Got a better sound and the video quality has improved. So let us know what you think. On this brand new episode of LTYM we ae talking about Student Leadership. We different ways to do it, we also share how we're doing it at Saddleback. Check it out!! Don't forget to subscribe. Also, don't forget to register for the Simply Youth Ministry Conference. GO to symc16.com Now!!!

Special Edition of Let's Talk Youth Ministry!!!! Simply Youth Ministry Conference is back and we have some GOOD NEWSS!!!!!!!  Drawing Share this Episode and add the hashtag #symc2016 and you will be entered into a drawing to win two FREE registrations to the Simply Youth Ministry Conference.

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(5th of 5 podcasts recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - Rubio sits down with Jason Ostrander, “Lead Guy” at Simply Youth Ministry & the Director of (and busiest man at) SYMC. In between bites of lunch, Jason talks...

(4th of 5 podcasts recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - Rubio sits down with former youth minister/Rocketown director & current “undercover youth minister" Theresa Mazza. After sharing her undying passion for...

(3rd of 5 podcasts recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - Rubio spends some time with 26-year youth ministry veteran Darren Sutton, author of “Everyone’s Called to Youth Ministry…They Just Don’t Know It Yet”. Darren tells...

(2nd of 5 podcasts recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - David sits down with Bryan Halferty, minister to young adults & college students at Mercer Creek Church & creator of The Unitive. After revealing that he’s...

(First of 5 Podcasts Recorded at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH) - Rubio talks with Ken Castor, a 20yr veteran youth pastor & professor of youth ministry at Crown College in Minnesota. Ken was presenting at SYMC on the theme...

For Becky's 40th Birthday, David gives his wife Becky the perfect gift: an opportunity to co-host a Digital Side-Hug podcast recorded on-the-go as they make their way to (and from) the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Columbus, OH. The Rubios...

In honor of the Simply Youth Ministry Conference happening this weekend, Kurt and Jason share some of their tips for making the most out of attending a conference. A.C. gets a gift from a sponsor even though he's hardly ever on the show and Kurt hits a basketball shot even Michael Jordan would be proud of.

In honor of the Simply Youth Ministry Conference happening this weekend, Kurt and Jason share some of their tips for making the most out of attending a conference. A.C. gets a gift from a sponsor even though he's hardly ever on the show and Kurt hits a basketball shot even Michael Jordan would be proud of.

The guys still haven't got Skype completely figured out...and it shows. But that doesn't stop them from bringing in the one and only Jason Ostrander (the brains behind all things Simply Youth Ministry) for an interview via the technology of the world wide interweb thingy. They talk about lots of stuff, but mostly about the upcoming Simply Youth Ministry Conference and why YOU need to be there!

The guys still haven't got Skype completely figured out...and it shows. But that doesn't stop them from bringing in the one and only Jason Ostrander (the brains behind all things Simply Youth Ministry) for an interview via the technology of the world wide interweb thingy. They talk about lots of stuff, but mostly about the upcoming Simply Youth Ministry Conference and why YOU need to be there!

We try something new this week by having a special guest interview via skype. Our guest? The one and only Greg Stier from Dare 2 Share. Greg and the guys talk evangelism and the Simply Youth Ministry Conference.

We try something new this week by having a special guest interview via skype. Our guest? The one and only Greg Stier from Dare 2 Share. Greg and the guys talk evangelism and the Simply Youth Ministry Conference.

Jason is away, but never fear....AC is here! The show goes a little long this week, mostly because of AC's mellow, soothing voice. What starts out feeling like an infomercial of sponsors, The Simply Youth Ministry Conference and various blogs finally gets around to a powerful prayer request and some good discussion about parent ministry. Not to mention an interesting shout out to Eminem, AC's stomping grounds and the 7-mile community.

Jason is away, but never fear....AC is here! The show goes a little long this week, mostly because of AC's mellow, soothing voice. What starts out feeling like an infomercial of sponsors, The Simply Youth Ministry Conference and various blogs finally gets around to a powerful prayer request and some good discussion about parent ministry. Not to mention an interesting shout out to Eminem, AC's stomping grounds and the 7-mile community.

Join Kurt Johnston and Jake Rutenbar as they chat life, ministry, comedy, etc with Jon Acuff and the Skit Guys. This was filmed LIVE onsite at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2012 in Louisville, KY!

Join Kurt Johnston and Jake Rutenbar as they chat life, ministry, comedy, etc with Jon Acuff and the Skit Guys. This was filmed LIVE onsite at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference 2012 in Louisville, KY!

Join Kurt Johnston and Jake Rutenbar as they chat life, youth ministry, head shaving techniques, and porn with Francis Chan, Craig Gross & Shane and Shane during the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Louisville, KY.

Join Kurt Johnston and Jake Rutenbar as they chat life, youth ministry, head shaving techniques, and porn with Francis Chan, Craig Gross & Shane and Shane during the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Louisville, KY.

Since this is a holiday show, we kept this one nice and short. (We’d hate to take up your time watching us when you could spend time with your family!) In this show, we looked back. Kurt and Jake shared with us all their favorite memories of 2011. They also shared with us their goals for Youth Ministry (as a whole) in the coming year. • All churches would think of ways to break down the “silos” in their ministries • That all Youth Workers would feel valued by their church • A culture would be cultivated where we prepare Christ followers to grow on their own. • That a burden for lost people in our own community would grow. These are all powerful goals.. and goals that we hope will not only be ours but yours as well. We shared as well the coming year.. and some big changes that are happening to the show (all for the best.. we promise.) Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!! Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

Since this is a holiday show, we kept this one nice and short. (We’d hate to take up your time watching us when you could spend time with your family!) In this show, we looked back. Kurt and Jake shared with us all their favorite memories of 2011. They also shared with us their goals for Youth Ministry (as a whole) in the coming year. • All churches would think of ways to break down the “silos” in their ministries • That all Youth Workers would feel valued by their church • A culture would be cultivated where we prepare Christ followers to grow on their own. • That a burden for lost people in our own community would grow. These are all powerful goals.. and goals that we hope will not only be ours but yours as well. We shared as well the coming year.. and some big changes that are happening to the show (all for the best.. we promise.) Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!! Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

In this season that we’re in (.. and “that season” meaning NFL..) what would the SYM Show be without a regular chat about Tim Tebow. This week, we were joined with a friend of the show – Danny Bowers. (Want more information about him? Check him out on twitter.) Danny shared with us his take on “surviving church chaos.” He shared that often times, as we go through a ‘dark season’ in life, we often feel all alone. And in those times, often the hardest part of church chaos is that there is a relational drain. “When the chaos happens, you get an emotional depletion” Danny shared. “It pulls so much out of you.” In this week’s show, we learn a part of Danny’s story.. and where he has come from… and in his story, we learned that there are many different types of ‘Church Chaos.”’ It was also incredible to hear (and very inspirational) Danny’s viewpoint and experience navigating through ‘Church Chaos’ as a husband and father. Be sure to listen to the entire show to hear his view on this topic. Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!! Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

In this season that we’re in (.. and “that season” meaning NFL..) what would the SYM Show be without a regular chat about Tim Tebow. This week, we were joined with a friend of the show – Danny Bowers. (Want more information about him? Check him out on twitter.) Danny shared with us his take on “surviving church chaos.” He shared that often times, as we go through a ‘dark season’ in life, we often feel all alone. And in those times, often the hardest part of church chaos is that there is a relational drain. “When the chaos happens, you get an emotional depletion” Danny shared. “It pulls so much out of you.” In this week’s show, we learn a part of Danny’s story.. and where he has come from… and in his story, we learned that there are many different types of ‘Church Chaos.”’ It was also incredible to hear (and very inspirational) Danny’s viewpoint and experience navigating through ‘Church Chaos’ as a husband and father. Be sure to listen to the entire show to hear his view on this topic. Lastly, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up!! Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

How often are we able to truly hear what parent’s think? Sure, we ask them .. and you might get the one parent that is brutally honest with you. But usually, that honesty comes with hurt and pain attached. Well, this week, we asked one of our own – Kami Gilmour – to share with us her view of Student Ministry. With love flowing and nothing but praise for Youth Pastors across the world, Kami shared with us her joys and frustrations with Youth Pastors.. and let us into the mind of a parent. As she shared her heart, she also shared her encouragement, saying “you’ll never know how much you matter.” Also.. knowing that many of us work tirelessly to help make an impact, she said “for every Thank You, there are 100 unspoken.” Powerful words. As she wrapped up her personal views (from the parental side) she stressed how Youth Pastors/Workers/Leaders must partner with parents. One of the cardinal sins of Youth Minsitry is not having any relationship with the parents… as well as making the parents out to be the “bad guy.” Lastly, as the “Queen” (Director) of the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, she shared with us the importance of community and that the Simply Youth Ministry Team has been “called to love on Youth Workers everywhere. Every Youth Worker that walks in feels valued, loved and known.” Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

How often are we able to truly hear what parent’s think? Sure, we ask them .. and you might get the one parent that is brutally honest with you. But usually, that honesty comes with hurt and pain attached. Well, this week, we asked one of our own – Kami Gilmour – to share with us her view of Student Ministry. With love flowing and nothing but praise for Youth Pastors across the world, Kami shared with us her joys and frustrations with Youth Pastors.. and let us into the mind of a parent. As she shared her heart, she also shared her encouragement, saying “you’ll never know how much you matter.” Also.. knowing that many of us work tirelessly to help make an impact, she said “for every Thank You, there are 100 unspoken.” Powerful words. As she wrapped up her personal views (from the parental side) she stressed how Youth Pastors/Workers/Leaders must partner with parents. One of the cardinal sins of Youth Minsitry is not having any relationship with the parents… as well as making the parents out to be the “bad guy.” Lastly, as the “Queen” (Director) of the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, she shared with us the importance of community and that the Simply Youth Ministry Team has been “called to love on Youth Workers everywhere. Every Youth Worker that walks in feels valued, loved and known.” Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

This week, we take a second and are thankful. As we stop and reflect over the many things in our lives that we are thankful for, we shared from you – the Nation – what you were thankful for. Here is a brief list: • Adult volunteers • Student Leaders • Parents • Church Leadership • Relationships; between students, volunteers and leaders • Family • Wife • Rick Lawrence’s book “Sifted.” • The “SYM Family” • Tim Tebow • And lots more… Also, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up… and we’re getting really excited about it. Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com

This week, we take a second and are thankful. As we stop and reflect over the many things in our lives that we are thankful for, we shared from you – the Nation – what you were thankful for. Here is a brief list: • Adult volunteers • Student Leaders • Parents • Church Leadership • Relationships; between students, volunteers and leaders • Family • Wife • Rick Lawrence’s book “Sifted.” • The “SYM Family” • Tim Tebow • And lots more… Also, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference is coming up… and we’re getting really excited about it. Make sure you register and stay up to date with information here on the website. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com

Sometimes in Youth Ministry… things don’t go according to plan. In this episode (Episode 16) – we saw this first hand. Originally, the plan was to have Johnny Scott, from CIY, join us. Unfortunately, technology wasn’t our friend, and so – on the fly – we changed things up. We asked our LIVE audience to send in their questions – and they did. Kurt shared about his recent vacation and shared some valuable examples of important it is to ‘disconnect’ at times. This led into a great discussion (between Jake and Kurt as well as in the LIVE chat) about answering the question “What does it take to shut off your Youth Pastor mind.” We discovered that there are almost two answers to this question. 1. Can you/should you really turn off your ‘youth pastor’ mind. 2. Do you ever want to? Another discovery that he experienced while on vacation was asking the question “What things are there in Youth Ministry that we shouldn’t let people see ‘behind the curtain.’” There was more talk and excitement for the upcoming Simply Youth Ministry Conference. In this discussion, there was sharing of their favorite Conference moments, resources that they use and who would win in a match; Rambo, The Terminator, Andy Brazelton or Kami Gilmour. You’ll have to watch to see who they think would win. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

Sometimes in Youth Ministry… things don’t go according to plan. In this episode (Episode 16) – we saw this first hand. Originally, the plan was to have Johnny Scott, from CIY, join us. Unfortunately, technology wasn’t our friend, and so – on the fly – we changed things up. We asked our LIVE audience to send in their questions – and they did. Kurt shared about his recent vacation and shared some valuable examples of important it is to ‘disconnect’ at times. This led into a great discussion (between Jake and Kurt as well as in the LIVE chat) about answering the question “What does it take to shut off your Youth Pastor mind.” We discovered that there are almost two answers to this question. 1. Can you/should you really turn off your ‘youth pastor’ mind. 2. Do you ever want to? Another discovery that he experienced while on vacation was asking the question “What things are there in Youth Ministry that we shouldn’t let people see ‘behind the curtain.’” There was more talk and excitement for the upcoming Simply Youth Ministry Conference. In this discussion, there was sharing of their favorite Conference moments, resources that they use and who would win in a match; Rambo, The Terminator, Andy Brazelton or Kami Gilmour. You’ll have to watch to see who they think would win. Want to join in the conversation? Follow Kurt or Jake on Twitter to see when the next LIVE Show is (Friday’s at 12:00 EST/9:00 PST.) You can head over here to watch it LIVE. Have a question or two you want to ask?? Send in your questions to symshow@gmail.com See you soon..

15 down. Halfway to 30. This is exciting!!! Each show seems to get better (if that’s at all possible) each time. Remember, you can send in questions/comments/just a hello to symshow@gmail.com - so, send in your stuff. Also.. each week, you may have noticed.. we have a “hood ornament.” Send in something to be featured for a week. This week, Brooklyn Lindsey joined us. It was an engaging conversation as we discussed how the Youth Ministry of your church can influence the rest of your community. Be sure to watch it!! Here are a few links to look for from the show: Want to watch the show LIVE? You can!! Watch it LIVE here -– www.simplyyouthministry.tv - and jump in on the conversation. Looking for more information on the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March? Check out our website here! Be sure to stay tuned to Kurt’s Twitter, Jake’s Twitter, and Simplyinsider’s Twitter to see when we’re filming LIVE in the future. You won’t want to miss it! See you next show!

15 down. Halfway to 30. This is exciting!!! Each show seems to get better (if that’s at all possible) each time. Remember, you can send in questions/comments/just a hello to symshow@gmail.com - so, send in your stuff. Also.. each week, you may have noticed.. we have a “hood ornament.” Send in something to be featured for a week. This week, Brooklyn Lindsey joined us. It was an engaging conversation as we discussed how the Youth Ministry of your church can influence the rest of your community. Be sure to watch it!! Here are a few links to look for from the show: Want to watch the show LIVE? You can!! Watch it LIVE here -– www.simplyyouthministry.tv - and jump in on the conversation. Looking for more information on the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March? Check out our website here! Be sure to stay tuned to Kurt’s Twitter, Jake’s Twitter, and Simplyinsider’s Twitter to see when we’re filming LIVE in the future. You won’t want to miss it! See you next show!

This week, we were joined by Shane and Shane.. a dynamic duo that will tickle your ears. We joined them as they shared their experience in making their new album, their family and some “interesting items” in the home, and how much they are looking forward to the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March. They will be joining us as the Worship Leaders this year (again..) and we can’t be more excited. (Really.. we tried. It’s impossible) Here are a few links to look for from the show: Want to watch the show LIVE? You can!! Watch it LIVE here -– www.simplyyouthministry.tv - and jump in on the conversation. Looking for more information on the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March? Check out our website here! Be sure to stay tuned to Kurt’s Twitter, Jake’s Twitter, and Simplyinsider’s Twitter to see when we’re filming LIVE in the future. You won’t want to miss it! See you next show!

This week, we were joined by Shane and Shane.. a dynamic duo that will tickle your ears. We joined them as they shared their experience in making their new album, their family and some “interesting items” in the home, and how much they are looking forward to the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March. They will be joining us as the Worship Leaders this year (again..) and we can’t be more excited. (Really.. we tried. It’s impossible) Here are a few links to look for from the show: Want to watch the show LIVE? You can!! Watch it LIVE here -– www.simplyyouthministry.tv - and jump in on the conversation. Looking for more information on the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March? Check out our website here! Be sure to stay tuned to Kurt’s Twitter, Jake’s Twitter, and Simplyinsider’s Twitter to see when we’re filming LIVE in the future. You won’t want to miss it! See you next show!

Kurt and Jake sit down with with Scott Rubin, junior high pastor at Willow Creek, to discuss some of the basics of Junior High Ministry. See you next show! Here are a few links to look for from the show: Want to watch the show LIVE? You can!! Watch it LIVE here -– www.simplyyouthministry.tv - and jump in on the conversation. Looking for more information on the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March? Check out our website here! Be sure to stay tuned to Kurt’s Twitter, Jake’s Twitter, and Simplyinsider’s Twitter to see when we’re filming LIVE in the future. You won’t want to miss it!

Kurt and Jake sit down with with Scott Rubin, junior high pastor at Willow Creek, to discuss some of the basics of Junior High Ministry. See you next show! Here are a few links to look for from the show: Want to watch the show LIVE? You can!! Watch it LIVE here -– www.simplyyouthministry.tv - and jump in on the conversation. Looking for more information on the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March? Check out our website here! Be sure to stay tuned to Kurt’s Twitter, Jake’s Twitter, and Simplyinsider’s Twitter to see when we’re filming LIVE in the future. You won’t want to miss it!

No, we didn’t have Tom Cruise on the show..(although that may have been pretty cool..) But we did complete our first dozen shows – and we are excited. On this week’s show, we had a REAL Doctor in. Dr. Tim Levert joined us (with a fancy backdrop and all) and shared his insights on having a ministry with a purpose. The biggest discussion revolved around this: Attraction vs. Missional. Do you do both, one or the other… how does that look. I can’t give you the answer here (you’ll have to watch the show..) .. but needless to say, there is some good tidbits in this show that you won’t want to miss. Lastly, but definitely not least – there is a contest in this show that you will not want to miss! See you next show! Here are a few links to look for from the show: Want to watch the show LIVE? You can!! Watch it LIVE here -– www.simplyyouthministry.tv - and jump in on the conversation. Looking for more information on the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March? Check out our website here! Be sure to stay tuned to Kurt’s Twitter, Jake’s Twitter, and Simplyinsider’s Twitter to see when we’re filming LIVE in the future. You won’t want to miss it!

No, we didn’t have Tom Cruise on the show..(although that may have been pretty cool..) But we did complete our first dozen shows – and we are excited. On this week’s show, we had a REAL Doctor in. Dr. Tim Levert joined us (with a fancy backdrop and all) and shared his insights on having a ministry with a purpose. The biggest discussion revolved around this: Attraction vs. Missional. Do you do both, one or the other… how does that look. I can’t give you the answer here (you’ll have to watch the show..) .. but needless to say, there is some good tidbits in this show that you won’t want to miss. Lastly, but definitely not least – there is a contest in this show that you will not want to miss! See you next show! Here are a few links to look for from the show: Want to watch the show LIVE? You can!! Watch it LIVE here -– www.simplyyouthministry.tv - and jump in on the conversation. Looking for more information on the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March? Check out our website here! Be sure to stay tuned to Kurt’s Twitter, Jake’s Twitter, and Simplyinsider’s Twitter to see when we’re filming LIVE in the future. You won’t want to miss it!

What does this show and “Encino Man” have in common? If you answered ‘Pauly Shore’ – you won! 20 years ago, Pauly Shore was at the height of his career. 20 years ago, Gary Garcia started youth ministry at his current church. Gary’s still there. Pauly – well.. he was sighted in Florida.. Gary spends time with the team, answering questions, sharing wisdom and helping veterans and rookies alike what it means to make “the Long Haul.” Here are a few links to look for from the show: “Hoops of Hope” was this week’s “Hood Ornament” for the show. Be sure to check out what they do and who they are here! Want to watch the show LIVE? You can!! Watch it LIVE here -– www.simplyyouthministry.tv - and jump in on the conversation. Looking for more information on the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March? Check out our website here! Be sure to stay tuned to Kurt’s Twitter, Jake’s Twitter, and Simplyinsider’s Twitter to see when we’re filming LIVE in the future. You won’t want to miss it!

What does this show and “Encino Man” have in common? If you answered ‘Pauly Shore’ – you won! 20 years ago, Pauly Shore was at the height of his career. 20 years ago, Gary Garcia started youth ministry at his current church. Gary’s still there. Pauly – well.. he was sighted in Florida.. Gary spends time with the team, answering questions, sharing wisdom and helping veterans and rookies alike what it means to make “the Long Haul.” Here are a few links to look for from the show: “Hoops of Hope” was this week’s “Hood Ornament” for the show. Be sure to check out what they do and who they are here! Want to watch the show LIVE? You can!! Watch it LIVE here -– www.simplyyouthministry.tv - and jump in on the conversation. Looking for more information on the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in March? Check out our website here! Be sure to stay tuned to Kurt’s Twitter, Jake’s Twitter, and Simplyinsider’s Twitter to see when we’re filming LIVE in the future. You won’t want to miss it!

Live from the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago. Doug, Matt, Katie, and Josh and 400 of your podcast friends all together in one place.

Live from the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago. Doug, Matt, Katie, and Josh and 400 of your podcast friends all together in one place.

Back again. Doug, Josh, Matt, and Katie begin the show discussing Josh's theatrical side and the dueling blogs (Morethandodgeball.com and LoveGodLoveStudents.com). Doug also introduces the first members of the 00 club and if someone can be a "recycled podcast virgin", plus a brand new intro song. Don't worry, they still get to your questions and talk about: calendars and scheduling, writing things down, starting with a clean program slate, why matt is cold, guidelines for meeting alone with students, having kids from juvenile hall in your ministry, and the Simply Youth Ministry Conference.

Back again. Doug, Josh, Matt, and Katie begin the show discussing Josh's theatrical side and the dueling blogs (Morethandodgeball.com and LoveGodLoveStudents.com). Doug also introduces the first members of the 00 club and if someone can be a "recycled podcast virgin", plus a brand new intro song. Don't worry, they still get to your questions and talk about: calendars and scheduling, writing things down, starting with a clean program slate, why matt is cold, guidelines for meeting alone with students, having kids from juvenile hall in your ministry, and the Simply Youth Ministry Conference.

This week Doug, Matt, Josh, and Katie gather round the table to talk youth ministry and answer your questions. After Doug admits to liking podcast team members more than everyone else the real content begins. In a follow-up to last weeks discussion about finances and raises, there's more encouragement for those in tough places (and Doug manages to put Josh on the spot again). The gang also talk about time management, spiritual maturity, eye patches, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference contest, working through drama with students, Matt's love language, and everyone's favorite show, Wipeout.

This week Doug, Matt, Josh, and Katie gather round the table to talk youth ministry and answer your questions. After Doug admits to liking podcast team members more than everyone else the real content begins. In a follow-up to last weeks discussion about finances and raises, there's more encouragement for those in tough places (and Doug manages to put Josh on the spot again). The gang also talk about time management, spiritual maturity, eye patches, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference contest, working through drama with students, Matt's love language, and everyone's favorite show, Wipeout.

The last episode in this Simply Office, and Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jake are there to celebrate it. After having a do-over to start the show they talk about the Live show at Simply Youth Ministry Conference, how Josh smells, youth ministry vs. student ministry, when it's time to leave, theological differences, free time at camps and retreats, and if the student ministry success is tied to the church's success.

The last episode in this Simply Office, and Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jake are there to celebrate it. After having a do-over to start the show they talk about the Live show at Simply Youth Ministry Conference, how Josh smells, youth ministry vs. student ministry, when it's time to leave, theological differences, free time at camps and retreats, and if the student ministry success is tied to the church's success.

After a few weeks off, Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jana are all back around the table. They announce the winner of the Sack Chair contest, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, involment of the pastor's wife, volunteer support, running your own summer camp, interns, video games and ministry, Doug's shirts, and an evaluation process.

After a few weeks off, Doug, Matt, Josh, and Jana are all back around the table. They announce the winner of the Sack Chair contest, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, involvement of the pastor's wife, volunteer support, running your own summer camp, interns, video games and ministry, Doug's shirts, and an evaluation process.

It's that time of the week again, Doug Fields, Jana Sarti, and Josh Griffin come together to answer your questions about Youth Ministry. They are joined by Andy Brazelton while Matt's on vacation. Topics include: Simply Sack Chairs contest, "I am a Loser" Prizes, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, working in a small church, job boards, and programming on the right events.

It's that time of the week again, Doug Fields, Jana Sarti, and Josh Griffin come together to answer your questions about Youth Ministry. They are joined by Andy Brazelton while Matt's on vacation. Topics include: Simply Sack Chairs contest, "I am a Loser" Prizes, the Simply Youth Ministry Conference, working in a small church, job boards, and programming on the right events.

It's summertime and getting the team together isn't always that easy, but Doug, Jana, and Josh gather around the table for the 105th time. Topics include: the future of the church is busy, Josh's road trip, dealing with disagreements with the elder board, re-inventing student followup, building programs that work together, Simply Youth Ministry Conference, barter (you'll have to listen, you wouldn't believe us if we wrote it), and leaders that like to do everything themselves.

It's summertime and getting the team together isn't always that easy, but Doug, Jana, and Josh gather around the table for the 105th time. Topics include: the future of the church is busy, Josh's road trip, dealing with disagreements with the elder board, re-inventing student followup, building programs that work together, Simply Youth Ministry Conference, barter (you'll have to listen, you wouldn't believe us if we wrote it), and leaders that like to do everything themselves.

The team is back together now that the Captain is back in town. After catching up, and a little confusion over Prom vs Porn, they field questions from you their teammates. Topics covered include: How to watch the show live, How long should a youth talk be, transitioning students from children ministry to Jr High to High School, and then to College, the 2010 Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago, PDA on a missions trip, reaching kids in your church that don't come, and networking with other Youth Pastors. Great show, and lots of laughs.

The team is back together now that the Captain is back in town. After catching up, and a little confusion over Prom vs Porn, they field questions from you their teammates. Topics covered include: How to watch the show live, How long should a youth talk be, transitioning students from children ministry to Jr High to High School, and then to College, the 2010 Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago, PDA on a missions trip, reaching kids in your church that don't come, and networking with other Youth Pastors. Great show, and lots of laughs.