Hybrid Ministry

Episode 141: How I Plan Events with Kaylen Adams

March 20th, 2025  |  31 mins 35 secs

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This episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show kicks off the "How I..." playlist with a deep dive into event planning with guest Kaylen Adams, an expert in coordination and logistics. Kaylen shares her step-by-step approach to organizing youth ministry events, covering everything from volunteer recruitment and communication to detailed schedules and contingency planning. Whether you're a youth pastor who struggles with organization or looking to refine your event strategy, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you run seamless, high-impact events.

Episode 135: Rules for Teens - Building Real Relationships in a Digital Age

February 6th, 2025  |  16 mins 55 secs

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Social media has transformed how we connect, fueled by the rise of smartphones and evolving platforms. In this episode, we define social media’s roots, from its early pioneers like MySpace and Facebook to today’s dynamic apps like TikTok, and explore how to use technology as a tool to foster authentic relationships. Plus, we share practical tips for building deeper connections and introduce a Phone-Free Family Planning Guide to help balance digital and real-world interactions.

Episode 134: Tech Talks: Equipping Parents to Guide Their Digital Natives

January 30th, 2025  |  10 mins 17 secs

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🎙️ Tech Talks: Equipping Parents to Guide Their Digital Natives is your ultimate resource for navigating the wild world of screens and social media! Designed to spark meaningful conversations, this episode drops 5 practical questions to help parents and teens tackle digital habits together. Bonus: there's a downloadable worksheet, perfect for your next workshop or family night. 🚀

Episode 133: Scroll with Purpose: Teaching Teens to Use Phones Wisely

January 23rd, 2025  |  10 mins 24 secs

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In this episode of Hybrid Ministry, we tackle the challenge of helping teens navigate their phones with purpose and wisdom.

• Discover three essential rules for using social media wisely
• A powerful resource to protect your teens from harmful online content
• and an interactive "Social Feed Audit" activity to spark meaningful conversations.

Don't miss the downloadable Social Feed Audit Activity—a practical tool for fostering healthier digital habits.

Episode 132: Digital Detox: Finding Balance in an Always-On World

January 16th, 2025  |  13 mins 17 secs

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Life today feels like it’s always "on," and teenagers are growing up in a world where there’s no escape from the constant digital noise—even at home. Inspired by Winston Churchill’s midday naps to reset his mental balance, this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show explores how we can help teens—and ourselves—find moments of rest in an always-connected world. As a youth pastor with 14 years of experience, I’ve seen how the challenges of this generation differ from my own. In this video, I’ll share 5 practical tips for a healthier digital lifestyle, from screen-free meals to digital sabbaths. Plus, I’ll introduce the Digital Detox Family Challenge—a [free to Patrons] worksheet to help families reclaim their time and focus. Whether you’re a parent, teen, or youth pastor, join me for practical tools to build healthier habits.

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 111: Better Event Promotion: Without Promoting on Social

August 22nd, 2024  |  24 mins 9 secs

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We all want more people at our events, but how do we get more people at our events without promoting things to Social?
In this episode Nick and Erik, fellow youth pastor and youtuber, sit down to discuss better event promotion as a part 2 in this super mashup episode exploring the value of outreach events and how to get the word out.

In this episode we'll explore a better more wholistic social media strategy for 2024 and beyond, as well as how to write better emails and create a culture of invite amongst students in your youth ministry.

Finally, we'll explore how to build out a social media and hybrid strategy for your 2024 youth ministry school year.

Tap in to check it out!

Episode 109: Don't be scared of Social Media with Nate Clason

August 8th, 2024  |  27 mins 40 secs

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In this video, youth pastor, Nate Clason shares his journey to posting on social media more regularly.
He also shares the one key secret that has brought his group more closely together.
And be sure to stick around to the very end, because live on the podcast, Nate and Nick discover one additional benefit to social media that will help youth pastors win with parents, pastors and even elders at your church!

Episode 105: The 6 Digital Platforms Your Church Should be Using in 2024

July 11th, 2024  |  10 mins 41 secs

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Discover the six online platforms that are essential for churches to thrive in 2024! In this video, we explore the top tools and technologies that can help your church connect with members, streamline operations, and reach a wider audience.

From website builders to social media, learn how these platforms can revolutionize the way your church engages with the community and spreads its message. Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your church is equipped for success in the digital age with these must-have platforms!

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!