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Episode 225: QR Codes for Youth Ministry: The 5-Minute Phone Hack
October 29th, 2026 | 9 mins 31 secs
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95% of teenagers have a smartphone in their pocket right now. So you can spend Youth Night fighting the phone… or you can use it.
I've been doing youth ministry for 16 years, (not a flex, I'm just old) and the simplest thing I've ever done to redeem the phone is a QR code.
I'm about to give you 9 ways I use them every single week — sign-ups, sermon notes, games, even guest followup.
Number 5 is the one my volunteers ask me about most. Let's go. -
Episode 172: The Cellphone Problem in Youth Groups
October 23rd, 2025 | 11 mins 51 secs
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In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show, we tackle the cellphone problem in youth groups and reveal a 3-step phone prevention strategy for youth ministry that actually works. Instead of fighting students for their phones, you’ll learn how youth pastors can use a variety of tools to their benefit, including how to turn phones from a distraction to an actual asset. If you’re looking for practical youth ministry tips, phone management strategies, and digital discipleship tools to keep students engaged, this episode is for you.