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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.
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Episode 142: How I Got Started doing Youth Group Social Media from scratch with Andrew Ostrander
March 27th, 2025 | 22 mins 18 secs
church community, content creation, digital ministry, interview style videos, leadership, social media, student engagement, youth culture, youth ministry, youth pastor
In this episode, I interview Andrew Ostrander, who shares his journey from education to youth ministry, discussing the challenges and surprises he faced during the transition. He walks you through the importance of engaging social media content to connect with students, detailing his approach to creating interview-style videos that resonate with youth culture. Andrew also highlights the benefits of delegating tasks, the significance of personal connections in ministry, and his future plans for expanding social media efforts. The conversation concludes with encouragement for new youth pastors to embrace social media as a tool for building community and fostering relationships.