Hybrid Ministry

Episode 146: How I Produce a Weekly Leader Podcast

April 24th, 2025  |  22 mins 26 secs

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You need to train your volunteer youth leaders, but how do you produce a podcast, which gives you the outlet to offer more trainings than you even know what to do with? And how do you not lose your life to it?
Here's how I produce a weekly leader podcast with only one hour per month of a time committment!
Yes, I'll show you everything I do from getting started, the gear, and maintaining it!
Welcome to the Hybrid Ministry Show!

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 143: How I Avoid Burnout with Derry Prenkert

April 3rd, 2025  |  44 mins 42 secs

balance, burnout, coaching, community support, derry prenkert, grading, mental health, ministry leaders, nick clason, personality profiles, reflection, refueling, self-awareness, standing stone, unplugging, vacation, walk sprint rest, working genius, youth ministry

In this Episode Derry Breaks down 3 principles to avoiding burnout.
From Self-Awareness, to Working Genius to Sabbathing Well this episode has it all!
Derry's take on Vacationing is worth the entire episode.

Episode 140: Social Media that [ACTUALLY] Works | Engage Don’t Broadcast

March 13th, 2025  |  14 mins 12 secs

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Struggling to make social media actually work for your youth ministry or overall church? In this episode, we’re breaking down a 3-step strategy to move from just broadcasting announcements to real engagement that inspires and connects. If your social feed is just a wall of static graphics, it’s time to rethink your approach—let’s build a social media presence that truly makes an impact!

Episode 139: The Best Communication Method for Your Church

March 6th, 2025  |  15 mins 56 secs

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Struggling to figure out the best way to communicate with your church? In this episode of The Hybrid Ministry Show, Nick Clason breaks down the most effective communication methods for parents, teens, and volunteers—backed by real stats and practical strategies. From email to social media to podcasts, find out how to make sure your church announcements actually reach the right people!

Episode 138: Steal this Clearer (& Less Boring) Church Announcement Strategy

February 27th, 2025  |  19 mins 51 secs

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Tired of your church announcements being ignored? In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, we’ll show you how to create clearer and less boring announcements using three practical hacks: reduce your CTAs, centralize next steps, and inspire over inform. Stop overwhelming your audience with noise—learn how to simplify your messaging, engage your community, and make your announcements impossible to miss.

Episode 137: 3 Reasons Your Announcements Aren’t Working

February 20th, 2025  |  17 mins 54 secs

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Ever feel like no one’s listening to your church announcements? In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show, Nick Clason dives into the common pitfalls of church announcements, revealing three reasons why they’re not working—and offering actionable solutions to fix them. From battling “inattentional blindness” to cutting through the noise of a digital world, this episode will help you craft announcements that inspire life transformation, not just attendance.

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

February 6th, 2025  |  16 mins 55 secs

always-on world, balancing online and offline life, christian tiktok, church social media, clean up algorithm, digital detox, digital hygiene tips, digital mindfulness, digital natives, digital overload solutions, digital well-being, finding tech-life harmony, healthy tech habits, hybrid ministry, mental health and tech, nick clason, parents and teens, reducing screen time, screen time management, social feed audit, social media detox, tech talk, technology balance

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

always-on world, balancing online and offline life, christian tiktok, church social media, clean up algorithm, digital detox, digital hygiene tips, digital mindfulness, digital overload solutions, digital well-being, disconnect to reconnect, finding balance, finding tech-life harmony, healthy tech habits, hybrid ministry, managing screen addiction, mental health and tech, nick clason, reducing screen time, screen time management, social feed audit, social media detox, tech detox for families, tech-life balance, technology balance, unplugging from technology

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.