Hybrid Ministry

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

170 episodes of Hybrid Ministry since the first episode, which aired on July 19th, 2022.

  • Episode 162: 10 Free Time Stations for Youth Ministry - Fun, Easy & FREE!

    August 14th, 2025  |  13 mins 31 secs
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    Looking for fun, easy, and totally free youth ministry ideas that actually engage students? In this episode of The Hybrid Ministry Show, Nick Clason shares 10 high-energy, low-prep free time station ideas—from donut decorating to Mario Kart tournaments, 9 Square, Gaga Ball, social challenges, and more—all designed to boost student engagement and connection. If you're a youth pastor craving creative youth group games, fall event strategy, or hybrid ministry tips that work, this episode is packed with stealable ideas and a bonus resource you don’t want to miss!

  • Episode 161: How to Welcome New Students in Youth Ministry Without Overwhelming Them

    August 7th, 2025  |  6 mins 33 secs
    church guest process, church welcome box, first time guest, first time visitor ideas, guest experience, hybrid ministry, new students, student guest plan, student ministry, teen ministry, welcoming students, youth group follow up, youth group retention, youth group strategy, youth group systems, youth group welcome ideas, youth leader tools, youth ministry, youth ministry calendar, youth ministry growth, youth pastor tips, youth pastor training

    Welcoming new students to your youth ministry shouldn’t feel like a firehose of information—this episode unpacks how to create an intentional, low-pressure first-time guest follow-up system. We’ll explore the psychology behind making guests feel valued, how to use a youth group welcome box, and why timing your church guest process matters. Plus, get a walkthrough of our youth ministry calendar, a peek at our welcome video strategy, and how to keep student connections alive on social media all fall long!

  • The Ultimate Extreme Bingo Hack!

    August 1st, 2025  |  3 mins 55 secs

    In this BONUS edition of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast Nick explains his ultimate key to making Extreme Bingo WORK!

  • Episode 160: My #1 Fall Outreach Event for Youth Ministry + Free Donut Game Download!

    July 31st, 2025  |  10 mins 11 secs
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    The ultimate fall youth ministry outreach event that actually gets students to show up—plus grab a free donut event download to boost your next youth group outreach. Whether you're planning fall events, student ministry games, or looking for fresh youth group outreach ideas, this episode breaks down how to win students with Sonlife's classic CPR strategy: Win, Build, Equip. Don’t miss this youth pastor resource that combines social media, donuts, and brackets into one unforgettable church outreach event!

  • Episode 159: Which Mic Should Youth Pastors Use? Pro vs Budget Options

    July 24th, 2025  |  10 mins 33 secs
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    In this video, Nick Clason breaks down Which Microphone Youth Pastors Should Use—comparing budget phone mics, mid-tier gear like the Rode Wireless Go II, and pro options like the Sennheiser G4 and MKE 600. Whether you're filming TikTok devos, sermon recaps, or launching a youth ministry podcast, Nick gives real-world demos and witty insights so your church content sounds clear, not cringey.

    If you're investing in custom content through tools like Nick's Seasonal Social Media Pack, this mic guide ensures your message lands with excellence and clarity—not broom closet vibes.

  • Episode 158: This Changes Everything - Train Up Teenagers!

    July 17th, 2025  |  8 mins 15 secs
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    In this episode, Nick Clason of the Hybrid Ministry Show, unpacks the #1 thing he's done to make his church's social media strategy keep running amidst the busy seasons. Not to mention, his full-scale strategy that will not only give you the space to level students up into leadership, but provide you with the posting plan while they're learning.
    Tune in!

  • Episode 157: What’s Better for Ministry? Done-for-You or Custom Social Media

    July 10th, 2025  |  8 mins 51 secs
    church communications tips, church engagement, church growth tips, church marketing, church reels strategy, church social media, content creation for churches, digital discipleship, diy social media, done for you content, hybrid church, hybrid ministry, ministry content ideas, ministry social media tips, nick clason, online ministry tools, social media for churches, social media ministry, summer church content, youth ministry strategy

    Nick Clason breaks down the battle between Done-for-You and custom church social media—and why your ministry might need both. Discover how a hybrid ministry strategy saves time and amplifies your church’s voice. This episode unpacks it all and points you to the ☀️SUMMER Social Pack—the perfect combo of polish and personalization.

  • Episode 156: 3 Reels You Can Post This Week Without Filming Anything

    July 3rd, 2025  |  7 mins 41 secs
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    Need church social media content this week—but don’t want to film a thing? Nick Clason shares 3 ready-to-post reels straight from his ☀️SUMMER Social Pack, built for youth pastors who want freedom and engagement. Discover how hybrid ministry strategy can simplify your posting rhythm and still crush it on Instagram and TikTok—no camera, no editing, no stress.

  • Episode 155: The Secret Sauce to Consistent Summer Engagement

    June 26th, 2025  |  8 mins 9 secs
    brady shearer, church communication, church growth, church reels, church social media, consistent content, digital discipleship, done for you content, hybrid ministry, instagram for churches, ministry marketing, pro church tools, seasonal content, social media pack, social media strategy, student ministry, summer engagement, summer ministry, summer social media, tiktok for ministry, youth group, youth group tips, youth ministry, youth pastor

    Consistency is hard—unless you steal my system. In this episode, I break down my exact weekly summer content rhythm for youth ministry using the ☀️ Summer Seasonal Social Media Pack: 1 spiritual reel, 1 fun reel, 1 carousel, and some bonus hybrid magic. You’ll get the full template, schedule, and content—so you can stay consistent, connected, and (mostly) sane all summer long.

  • Episode 154: Summer Social Media Mistakes (And How I’m Avoiding Them)

    June 19th, 2025  |  8 mins 11 secs
    church content strategy, church instagram tips, church marketing, church reels, church social media strategy, church tiktok, done for you social media, easy social media, hybrid ministry, nick clason, seasonal content, social media for youth pastors, student ministry content, summer ministry ideas, summer ministry mistakes, summer youth ministry, youth group engagement, youth group ideas, youth ministry social media, youth ministry tips, youth pastor help

    Here’s what usually tanks your social media engagement every summer—and what I’m doing instead. Because posting a blurry pic of your youth group playing dodgeball again is not a strategy.
    I’ve made all the summer mistakes—so you don’t have to!

  • Episode 153: What I Posted This Week Using My Summer Content Pack

    June 12th, 2025  |  10 mins 11 secs
    brady shearer, church instagram, church reels, church social media, church tiktok, content for churches, digital discipleship, digital ministry, discipleship online, hybrid ministry, instagram for youth ministry, pro church tools, social media strategy, social posts for church, student ministry content, summer content pack, summer social media, what to post, youth group content, youth ministry, youth ministry ideas, youth pastor, youth pastor tools

    I didn’t make anything new this week. I literally just hit post. Let me show you exactly what I shared using my Summer Content Pack—and how it performed.
    Plus two bonus pieces of content that were the true all-stars at the end of this video!

  • Episode 152: This Social Media Post is dead in 2025 - What to do instead

    June 5th, 2025  |  8 mins 44 secs
    christian leadership, church communications, church marketing, content strategy, customizable content, digital ministry, discipleship, done for you content, hubspot, hybrid ministry, ministry trends, next gen ministry, nick clason, social fluency, social media for churches, summer youth ministry, youth pastor tools, youthministry

    The “done-for-you” social media strategy is dead in 2025—and it might be quietly hurting your ministry. HubSpot’s latest report says real impact comes from micro-connections over time, not cookie-cutter content. If you want to win on social this summer without burning out, show up with authenticity, stay consistent, and use tools that amplify your voice—not replace it.

  • Episode 151: Gaga Ball vs 9-Square

    May 29th, 2025  |  9 mins 2 secs
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    Two legendary youth ministry games. One epic showdown. Will Gaga Ball’s chaos reign supreme? Or will the high-flying strategy of 9 Square take the crown? Stick around as we settle the score once and for all — and help YOU pick the ultimate youth group game!

  • Episode 150: 5 TIPS | Promotion like a Pro! Beginning vs End of Summer?

    May 22nd, 2025  |  18 mins 55 secs
    5th to 6th grade promotion church, 6th to 7th grade ministry transition, best time to promote students in church, church promotion strategy, elementary to middle school ministry transition, end-of-year vs fall kickoff promotions, hybrid ministry, nick clason, student ministry calendar, summer promotions in children’s ministry, when to promote students in youth ministry, youth group transition strategy, youth ministry grade promotion timing, youth ministry transitions

    When should you promote elementary students—right after school ends or just before the fall kickoff? In this episode, we’re breaking down the pros and cons of beginning-of-summer vs end-of-summer promotions to help you make the best move for your ministry. Whether you promote from 5th to 6th or 6th to 7th, or just want to avoid the chaos of unclear grade promotions—this one’s for you!

  • Episode 149: Youth Ministry in the Summer? Should You Shut It Down or Show Up Strong?

    May 15th, 2025  |  13 mins 59 secs
    100 youth ministry ideas, church leadership, church summer programming, derry sabbatical card, free youth ministry resources, how to lead youth ministry, hybrid ministry, nick clason, patreon hybrid ministry, should youth group meet in summer, social media for youth pastors, student ministry, student ministry strategy, summer sabbatical, summer youth group ideas, summer youth series, youth group calendar, youth group content ideas, youth leader tips, youth ministry, youth pastor summer break

    Summer is coming, and youth pastors everywhere are asking—do we keep programming or hit pause? In this video, we’ll break down the pros and cons of both options and help you decide what’s right for your ministry this summer. Stick around till the end for a FREE resource: 100 social media ideas to keep students engaged—even if you hit pause.
    Plus 3 tips for summer ministry, regardless of the direction you choose

  • Episode 148: How I’m Doing 3 Months of Content with THIS One Resource

    May 8th, 2025  |  20 mins 28 secs
    bible verse reels, church instagram ideas, church social media, church video ideas, content for youth pastors, digital discipleship, done for you youth content, gen z ministry tools, hybrid ministry, instagram reels for church, ministry content calendar, sermon recap, social media strategy, spiritual practices video, student ministry social media, summer youth ministry, tiktok youth ministry, youth group content, youth ministry, youth ministry ideas, youth ministry planning, youth pastor

    This is your youth ministry summer social media game-changer. With 3 months of ready-to-go posts, training videos, and templates, you’ll never stress about what to post again. Designed for youth pastors by a youth pastor using a proven hybrid ministry model.