Hybrid Ministry

Episode 218: Easiest & Greatest Youth Ministry Game Innovation of All Time?! - Pt. 3 I TRIED EVERY SIDEKICK PRO FEATURE

September 10th, 2026  |  16 mins 25 secs

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Now that we're wrapped up "Returning Legends" and "Staples" it's time to explore the fun side of sidekick. Some of these features, I truly believe, are some of the greatest youth ministry game innovations that I've ever seen in my career as a youth pastor!

Episode 217: I TRIED EVERY SIDEKICK FEATURE - Pt. 2 “The Staples”

September 3rd, 2026  |  27 mins 1 sec

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In this episode we're ranking the staples of sidekick. Now, don't go to sleep on this, because these staples are what makes "sidekick" be able to be your full presentation software. It's no longer another software's little brother, this is able to function as your entire church software for an entire youth ministry program, and I'm giving you the honest breakdown!

Episode 216: I TRIED EVERY SIDEKICK FEATURE - PT. 1 “Returning Legends”

August 27th, 2026  |  22 mins 20 secs

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I tried every sidekick feature, and I’m giving you the honest low-down.
Each week we’ll be ranking and ultimately crowning a
favorite from 4 categories, and this week the category
is: “Returning Legends.”

Welcome everybody, to the Hybrid Ministry Show

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 145: 10 Simple & Effective Partnering with Parent Tips that REALLY work!

April 17th, 2025  |  18 mins 32 secs

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In this conversation, Nick Clason (Hybrid Ministry) and Josh Boldman (Download Youth Ministry) discuss the importance of partnering with parents in youth ministry. Josh gives 10 tips from the perspective of a parent NOT working at a church. Several tips are incredibly Hybrid, and best of all, it's not going to add anymore work to your plate!

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 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.