Hybrid Ministry

Episode 130: 2024 - A Celebration of You: Hybrid Ministry Stats & Stories in Review

January 2nd, 2025  |  11 mins 24 secs

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We're celebrating YOU in the 2024 "Year in Review." We'll look back at stats, shout out some of the best comment and I've put together a "Best of 2024 Highlight Reel!" Join us!

Episode 129: The Definitive Social Media Strategy for Busy Youth Pastors in 2025 | Hybrid Ministry Guide

December 26th, 2024  |  12 mins 52 secs

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Tired of struggling with digital ministry? Join Nick Clason on The Hybrid Ministry Show as he answers your burning questions about creating a thriving hybrid presence for your church in 2025. From crafting engaging social content to building authentic community, this episode equips you with the tools to succeed in both digital and in-person spaces.

Episode 128: I made this podcast so you wouldn't have to hire me

December 19th, 2024  |  19 mins 23 secs

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This episode of Hybrid Ministry is your ultimate DIY guide to building a thriving online presence—without hiring me or anyone else. From cracking the content schedule code to creating evergreen videos to simply understanding "hybrid," you’ll get practical tips, tools, and resources to dominate digital ministry in your church or youth ministry.

Episode 127: More than a Random Name Generator

December 12th, 2024  |  13 mins 30 secs

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In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show, discover how to create truly interactive sermons and programming using the Random Name Generator from Sidekick made by Download Youth Ministry to engage students like never before! We’ll explore practical ways to blend creativity with technology, making your youth ministry sermons more dynamic and memorable. Ideal for leaders aiming to elevate their hybrid ministry approach in their student ministry, this episode offers key strategies to transform your youth ministry programming!

Episode 126: Youth Ministry Christmas Party Idea!

December 5th, 2024  |  15 mins 22 secs

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🎄 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Ready to throw the BEST Youth Ministry Christmas Party ever? 🎉 In this episode, Nick Clason of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast spills the peppermint-flavored tea on how to make your event unforgettable! 🏆 Whether it’s the Ultimate Christmas Movie Showdown, hilarious games, or social media outreach, this guide has it ALL.

Episode 125: Unlock the Customizable Wheel for your Programming

November 28th, 2024  |  16 mins 6 secs

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In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show, discover how to create truly interactive sermons and programming using Sidekick made by Download Youth Ministry to engage students like never before! We’ll explore practical ways to blend creativity with technology, making your youth ministry sermons more dynamic and memorable. Ideal for leaders aiming to elevate their hybrid ministry approach in their student ministry, this episode offers key strategies to transform your youth ministry.

Episode 124: Truly Interactive Sermons | How I use Sidekick

November 21st, 2024  |  18 mins 15 secs

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In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show, discover how to create truly interactive sermons using Sidekick made by Download Youth Ministry to engage students like never before! We’ll explore practical ways to blend creativity with technology, making your youth ministry sermons more dynamic and memorable. Ideal for leaders aiming to elevate their hybrid ministry approach in their student ministry, this episode offers key strategies to transform your youth ministry.

Episode 123: LIVE Sidekick Demo and Review! Youth Ministry Turned Interactive

November 14th, 2024  |  16 mins 20 secs

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In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show, we’re diving into a live demo and review of Sidekick – a powerful tool for youth ministry and interactive programming! See how Sidekick can transform your youth group experience by adding a dynamic, creative edge to your student ministry. Sidekick from Download Youth Ministry is perfect for leaders looking to engage students in fresh ways, this episode is packed with insights to level up your student ministry service!

Episode 122: Why Your Youth Ministry Follow-Up Isn't Working

November 7th, 2024  |  14 mins 59 secs

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New Visitor to your Youth Group?
Yay!
Now what? How do you follow-up in a way that doesn't feel weird or creepy?
Good question! Let's explore it together!

Episode 121: The Student Ministry Debate: In-Person vs Digital

October 31st, 2024  |  47 mins 39 secs

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Join Nick Clason and special guest, Josh Boldman, "The Best Programming Specialist" in America, on the Hybrid Ministry Podcast as they dive into "The Student Ministry Debate: In-Person vs Digital." Explore fresh youth ministry ideas and strategies for balancing hybrid ministry to effectively engage students in both student ministry settings.

Episode 120: Holy Clicks: How Churches are Winning Social Media

October 24th, 2024  |  11 mins 28 secs

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Pastor, would you like to reach 300,000 people?
Maybe you don’t even want virality, you just want to be relevant online, to serve guests and your existing church members
Whatever the reason, I wonder…
Which components of your discipleship strategy are digital?
Are any?

Episode 119: How Churches Can Use Social Media (Ideas & Examples) Part 4

October 17th, 2024  |  10 mins 43 secs

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The Fourth and Final Easy & Effective Social Media Idea for Churches and Youth Ministries!

Episode 118: How Churches Can Use Social Media (Ideas & Examples) Part 3

October 10th, 2024  |  14 mins 2 secs

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My New Favorites (And Easy Way) to create a lot of social media content for your church and youth ministry without losing your life to editing and capturing!
In this 4 part series playlist I will share with you 4 different types of video content for your church and your social media and how to start creating content with your students, teenagers, youth group and church attenders.

//SHOWNOTES & TRANSCRIPTS
http://www.hybridministry.xyz/118

Episode 117: How Churches Can Use Social Media (Ideas & Examples) Part 2

October 3rd, 2024  |  15 mins 50 secs

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My New Favorites (And Easy Way) to create a lot of social media content for your church and youth ministry without losing your life to editing and capturing!
In this 4 part series playlist I will share with you 4 different types of video content for your church and your social media and how to start creating content with your students, teenagers, youth group and church attenders.

//SHOWNOTES & TRANSCRIPTS
http://www.hybridministry.xyz/117

Episode 116: How Churches Can Use Social Media (Ideas & Examples)

September 26th, 2024  |  16 mins 4 secs

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My New Favorites (And Easy Way) to create a lot of social media content for your church and youth ministry without losing your life to editing and capturing!
In this 4 part series playlist I will share with you 4 different types of video content for your church and your social media and how to start creating content with your students, teenagers, youth group and church attenders.

//SHOWNOTES & TRANSCRIPTS
http://www.hybridministry.xyz/116

Episode 115: Youth Pastor Review Aura and Bark vs Covenant Eyes

September 19th, 2024  |  13 mins 58 secs

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A Youth Pastor's Review on the Parental Control Apps of
•Covenant Eyes
•Aura + Circle
•Bark
Also, which phone is best, iPhone vs Android for Generation Alpha and online Safety