Simply Youth Ministry Show (VIDEO)

Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, Katie Edwards, and Matt McGill once again gather round the table to talk about youth ministry. But not all questions are about Youth Ministry, haven’t you wondered about the drop leaf table? Once the conversation does turn to ministry topics include: deciding when to add paid staff, fighting with a parent, sponsoring a Christian Club on campus, and special need students.

The team is back together and the conversation turns to money. Should you give it away to students? Cash rewards? They also cover: dividing up middle school and jr high in your ministry, parents wanting changes, and does your ministry have to use music.

Doug is super excited this week, and Josh, Matt and Katie are trying to figure out why. Turns out it’s all about the 00 hall of fame taking shape on the wall. After reviewing all the members of the new wall, Doug has a short discussion with special guest Nadim about Josh’s new book. Then it’s time for your questions on: finding mentors, parent meet and greet ideas, how to help a student whose cutting (with a special video from Marv Penner), getting a job with only volunteer experience, and how to deal with volunteers drinking beer while out with students.

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.

Doug, Matt, Josh, and Katie are back and joined by Andy (at least for a bit). After Doug and Matt share about taking on a new small group together and an update from a team member. The questions include topics of resources with no budget, catchy youth group names, Doug’s homemade pants, job descriptions, tithing, and helping a new youth pastor in your old job.

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.

It's back to school time and everyone's back in the studio after a little time off this summer.

Summertime is in full swing, and Doug, Matt, and Josh are joined with week by Cathy Fields, sitting in for Katie. After recapping summer camp (and sharing some great ideas), the team discusses your questions. Topics include: not having enough leaders for camp, balancing ministry and family, and being responsible for many ministry areas at once.

Doug, Matt, Josh, and Katie return to the studio and spend the whole podcast answer one question. ;It's a really good question about sermon preparation which leads into a 45-minute discussion on sermon prep strategies, insecurities, and best practices.

Episode 136 of the Simply Youth Ministry podcast with Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, Matt McGill and Katie Edwards. Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

Doug, Matt, Josh, and Katie return to the studio to "soak up the awesomeness". We finally have a real copy of Live Large in the studio to mock Josh and Matt about. But once they get to questions they talk about engaging volunteers in planning and brainstorming, the new YouthMInistry.com Daily, free ebooks, asking for a raise, involving mentally challenged students, and putting spouse and kids ahead of church issues. Today's show is Brought to you by Live Large, Be Different, Shine Bright. http://bit.ly/dewjzC

Doug, Matt, Josh, and Katie are all back in studio for today's show. In an effort to protect himself Josh declares last week show what just "OK", but it turns out he's less important than an apostrophe. Once we get around to the questions, topics covered are: integrating new students in existing small groups, a Simply Youth Ministry trip to Kenya, parents not seeing what their kids are involved in, younger girls trying to befriend older guys, the role of curriculum in youth ministry, Bible humor, and moving to a new church, but staying connected to students in your old ministy. Today's show is Brought to you by Live Large, Be Different, Shine Bright. http://bit.ly/dewjzC

We have special guests in the studio today. Darren and Katie Sutton, from the MIPodcast (www.minfluence.com), join Doug and Matt for todays fun. After meeting Darren and Katie we jump into your questions. Topics cover include: How long to stick it out in a painful church, confrontation, recruiting like minded volunteers, and acting on your vision. Today's show is Brought to you by Live Large, Be Different, Shine Bright. http://bit.ly/dewjzC

Welcome back. Doug, Matt, and Josh managed not to scare Katie away and she's back for her second show. After a fair amount of fist pounding the crew digs into your emails. Topics include: treating ministry as a business, going from leading to volunteering, choosing your own title, Vin Sculley vs Keith Jackson, facebook profiles, and "Time Suck" people.

We're back, and Doug Fields, Matt McGill, Josh Griffin are joined for the first time by Katie Edwards, our newest team member. After a retrospection of the show for Katie and getting to know here better, Doug jumps in with your questions. Topics covered: checking out a church you're interviewing at, josh not paying for dinner, volunteer gifts, senior pastor appreciation gifts, and big vs small events. Thank-you to today's show sponsors: www.LeaderTreks.org