Hybrid Ministry

Episode 201: These Youth Ministries Are CRUSHING Social Media (You’ve Never Heard of Them)

May 14th, 2026  |  13 mins 43 secs

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These youth ministries are crushing social media, and here’s the thing…. You’ve probably never heard of a single one of them.

Today, I’m breaking down 5 accounts that are absolutely crushing social media right now — and more importantly, I’m going to show you exactly why their posts work.

Because here’s the truth… it’s not about having a big church, a big budget, or a full media team.
It’s about strategy.

And if you stick around, I’ll show you how you can start applying the same ideas this week — even if you’re starting from scratch.

Episode 197: Custom vs Done-For-You Social Media for Churches

April 16th, 2026  |  14 mins 58 secs

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Social Media is like the beast that never sleeps.
In this episode, I have two experts to argue both social media philosophies.
Should you use a pack that's done for you, so you can set it and forget it?
Or should you focus on more custom content for your church instagram feeds?

Find out, listen to the debate, and you decide!

Episode 155: The Secret Sauce to Consistent Summer Engagement

June 26th, 2025  |  8 mins 9 secs

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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.