Hybrid Ministry

Episode 192: Hybrid Ministry Masterclass- Tools, Systems, and Real Results for Youth Pastors

March 12th, 2026  |  35 mins 26 secs

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This episode, quite literally, has it all!
Every strategy, every freebie, every way to implement hybrid into your ministry.

It's horrible for me, because I'm giving away anything and everything I've ever created!

Episode 175: The Calendar that Rules Them All! [Most Skip Step 1!]

November 13th, 2025  |  10 mins 56 secs

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Struggling with youth ministry planning, church communications, or ministry calendars? In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, learn the 5 levels to create the ultimate Youth Ministry Calendar that rules them all! Most skip Level 1—but stick around for the one strategy that fixes all your communication issues and grabs parents’ attention with tips, visuals, and free downloadable designs.

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

June 5th, 2025  |  8 mins 44 secs

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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 095: 💻 Posting Your Teaching Message to YouTube

May 2nd, 2024  |  18 mins 42 secs

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Whether you think it or not, if you're a youth pastor, you're in the content creation business!
In this episode we'll walk you through how to create
Epic Titles
SEO Infused Tags
Meaningful Descriptions
Links that get clicks
Helpful Chapters
Eye-Popping Thumbnails
YouTube Cards & End Screens

This step-by-step guide is your way to get started growing on YouTube, today!

Episode 094: 📱YouTube Videos Make Your Social Media Better

April 25th, 2024  |  19 mins 44 secs

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📱If You’re a youth pastor, looking to reach the 95% of teenagers who spend time on YouTube, study according to Pew Research, and You’ve shot a video you're ready to share with the world...
How do you get the word out?
📈In this episode we'll talk about Growing a YouTube channel
💥The Viral Reels Framework
🪄And the Incredible AI Tool you can use for your social media!

Episode 080: 🛑 Stop Posting Church Announcements on Social Media

January 18th, 2024  |  19 mins 27 secs

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😫 Are you tired of seeing church announcements flood your social media feeds? It's time to rethink this strategy and take a closer look at the potential hazards it poses.

📹In this video, we delve deep into the reasons why posting church announcements on social media might not be the wisest choice.

👍But, don’t worry! We’ll show you exactly what to do! And how to not lose your life to it! Especially if you follow our time management tips, which is a part of the 2024 Youth Ministry [on-demand] Masterclass
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLngXlSr64YaLIJceFHg7w8vxlx5ARqXeg

Episode 060: 📲 Why Every Youth Ministry Needs a Strong Social Media Presence 📲

August 31st, 2023  |  26 mins 49 secs

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📲 Why Every Youth Ministry Needs a Strong Social Media Presence 📲
In this episode we'll explore how your church can be more relevant in growing and reaching younger people, primarily Generation Z and Generation Alpha. Who is Gen Z? Who is Gen Alpha? And how are our churches uniquely positioned to reach them?

Episode 056: VIDEO: Final Editing Crash Course on Integrating Adobe Photoshop into your Video Editing

August 3rd, 2023  |  24 mins 53 secs

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Welcome to Part 3 of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast's (hybridministry.xyz) captivating mini-series! In this episode, Nick Clason delves into the exciting world of video editing and he will explore the art of seamlessly integrating Adobe Photoshop files into Adobe Premiere Pro. Join us as we embark on a crash course designed to empower both beginners and seasoned editors with the skills they need to create stunning, professional-looking videos. From basic editing techniques to advanced tips, we've got you covered. Learn how to bring your vision to life and take your video content to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your creative prowess and join the ranks of skilled video editors!

Episode 055: VIDEO: Clipping up a Long-Form Video for Short-Form Vertical Video for TikTok, Reels and Shorts for Church Sermons

July 27th, 2023  |  24 mins 41 secs

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VIDEO: Clipping up a Long-Form Video for Short-Form Vertical Video for TikTok, Reels and Shorts for Church Sermons.
In this video come sit down and watch as Nick clips up a teaching video (from http://www.hybridministry.xyz/053) to now turn it into a couple of vertical video based pieces of content.

Episode 051: 3 Church Communications Questions

June 29th, 2023  |  26 mins 2 secs

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3 Church Communications Questions
In this episode Nick Answers the following questions
•Should I focus o my church website or social first?
•There are too many announcements in my church, what do I do?
•What are Digital Media Ideas for Churches in 2023?
•And just for fun, what are my top 5 cell phone apps?