Hybrid Ministry

Episode 194: Same Small Group Leader for 7 Years vs Changing Every Year

March 26th, 2026  |  25 mins 44 secs

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Small Group Leaders are the life-blood of any good student ministry. But what is our most effective strategy to deploy them? Is it to saddle a great leader with students for their entire careeer? Or is it rather to introduce students to great leaders along their journey?

In this first debate style episode we have two amazing youth pastors, on two different sides of the argument, and they're going head to head, and you get to be the voter!

Episode 193: The Student Ministry Leadership Mistakes I Made My First 6 Months

March 19th, 2026  |  13 mins 32 secs

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I just started in a new role at my job 6 months ago.
It's been much harder than I anticipated, and I wanted to share with you the leadership mistakes I made, so that you can avoid them for yourself!

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 182: I tried every youth ministry social media pack that exists.

January 1st, 2026  |  17 mins 27 secs

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I tried and evaluated every "Youth Ministry Social Media" Pack I could find on the internet.
I evaluated on 4 criteria, and the verdict is in!
I discovered the pack you should be using at your church in 2026 and beyond!

Episode 181: How I Ran Social Media While at a Conference - - DYM 100 Challenge Pt 3

December 25th, 2025  |  7 mins 24 secs

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A Christmas miracle for youth pastors everywhere!
A few months ago I went to the DYM 100 Roundtables, and without lifting a finger, or distracting my entire experience, this is how I regularly posted on my church's social media, while in attendance for the conference!

Episode 180: Josh Boldman Taught Me THIS About Small Groups… - DYM 100 Challenge Pt 2

December 18th, 2025  |  7 mins 14 secs

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I didn't think this breakout session would have such an influence on me, but it surprisingly did!
And I even got an exclusive interview with the workshop teacher to deep-dive into it!

Plus, free coaching is still on the line for those who join Patreon before the month ends!

Episode 179: FREE Christmas Party Surprise! - DYM 100 Challenge Pt 1

December 11th, 2025  |  9 mins 12 secs

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SHOCKING!
In this episode I explore an area of adjustment I did NOT anticipate!

In this series, "The DYM100 Roundtables Summary" Series I explore the 3 areas that challenged me from the DYM100 Roundtables!

Plus, welcome to the December Patreon Challenge!
Become a Hybrid Hero ($4/month), help us get to 25 new members, and get a FREE Coaching call in 2026!

Episode 178: I secretly tried the 8 post challenge while hosting a conference

December 4th, 2025  |  14 mins 17 secs

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There's always something more urgent than social media!
Well, in this week's "vlog" style episode (check out youtube to see it!), I'm here to prove that you can post every piece of content out of my "Social Media Pack" in under 16 minutes!

Oh- And did I mention that our church is hosting a conference while this is going on?
Can it be done? Let's dive in and see, together!

Episode 177: After the Turkey... Watch This👀

November 27th, 2025  |  11 mins 7 secs

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Thanksgiving is over, but we're just getting started! In this episode, Nick gives his 4 course meal of FREEBIES for youth pastors, 4 things for YOU, along with the 1 Mystery Course that can unlock everything!

Episode 176: Youth Leader Resource Room | 5 Components to a Great one!

November 20th, 2025  |  7 mins 25 secs

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Ever wondered what’s inside a great youth ministry volunteer room? In this episode, Nick walks through his own space—showing you everything from the snack and coffee setup to the leader resource area, check-in station, and supply closet. You’ll leave with practical ideas (and links!) to create a welcoming, well-equipped hub that keeps your leaders fueled, prepped, and connected every week.