Hybrid Ministry

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.

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 130: 2024 - A Celebration of You: Hybrid Ministry Stats & Stories in Review

January 2nd, 2025  |  11 mins 24 secs

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We're celebrating YOU in the 2024 "Year in Review." We'll look back at stats, shout out some of the best comment and I've put together a "Best of 2024 Highlight Reel!" Join us!

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.

Episode 123: LIVE Sidekick Demo and Review! Youth Ministry Turned Interactive

November 14th, 2024  |  16 mins 20 secs

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In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show, we’re diving into a live demo and review of Sidekick – a powerful tool for youth ministry and interactive programming! See how Sidekick can transform your youth group experience by adding a dynamic, creative edge to your student ministry. Sidekick from Download Youth Ministry is perfect for leaders looking to engage students in fresh ways, this episode is packed with insights to level up your student ministry service!

Episode 110: Distractions During Youth Group: The Solution

August 15th, 2024  |  38 mins 26 secs

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What in the world do we do about cellphone usage during youth group?!
It seems like it's getting worse and worse!

Well, Josh Boldman, of DYM (downloadyouthministry.com) is here to help reveal his thoughts, as well as a full-proof program to not only take care of the cell phone epidemic, but to unveil the future of youth ministry as we all know it!

Episode 092: 🖐️ 5 Secret Benefits of Filming YouTube Videos for Youth Ministries

April 11th, 2024  |  19 mins 23 secs

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📹YouTube is the perfect platform for youth pastors and youth ministries.
Why?

• 95% of youth group teenagers are on YouTube
• YouTube is the 2nd largest search engine, powered by Google
• YouTube plays to the skillset of all youth pastors

In this video, let's help you start sitting down in front of the camera and filming messages and content for your youth group!

Episode 090: 🐿️ When to Split High School and Middle School Youth Group

March 28th, 2024  |  11 mins 20 secs

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🐿️ Middle School and High School Students
What are the factors that need to be considered when deciding whether or not you’re ready to split them?
And what are some creative hacks to getting around it, if you’re not ready or able yet?