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Displaying items 1-10 of 18 in total of Hybrid Ministry with the tag "youth group".
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Episode 184: Amazing, On-Going, Youth Group Retreat Game Pt. 2 + Lock-in Survival Tips
January 15th, 2026 | 28 mins 30 secs
assassin game, conference activities, d-now, engagement, event planning, fall retreat, fun activities, games, keywords youth ministry, on-going games, summer camp, winter retreat, youth group, youth pastors, youth retreats
In this episode I sit down and share the entire inspiration for this D-Now, Winter Retreat & Summer Camp on-going games with my friend, Andrew Jansen.
Andrew is a 10+ year youth worker, and his assassin game sparked this entire podcast mini-series.
He expains his creative (and super CHEAP) adaptation to this game.
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Episode 183: Multi-Day Youth Group Game for Winter Retreats & DNows (Rules, Setup, & Free Files)
January 8th, 2026 | 29 mins 6 secs
audience engagement, community building, disciple now, dnow, fun activities, game show, games that build, games that last multiple sessions, group games, interactive games, retreat games, student ministry, summer camp, trivia games, youth group, youth ministry, youth retreats
In this special, interview style episode, Nick Clason sits down with Jay Reynolds to discuss a game concept that Jay used for every session during a recent Winter Retreat. This video is just in time for DNow season where you can program games that build over multiple days and can last the duration of your entire winter retreat, summer camp or disciple now event!
Jay shares next level expert tips to make sure you win! -
Episode 172: The Cellphone Problem in Youth Groups
October 23rd, 2025 | 11 mins 51 secs
cellphone problem, church leadership, church tech, digital notes, discipleship, fall social media plan, group covenants, how to keep kids off phones, hybrid ministry, paper bibles, phones in youth group, pro presenter, sidekick, student engagement, student ministry, youth group, youth group discipleship, youth group games, youth group ideas, youth group teaching, youth leaders, youth ministry, youth ministry growth, youth ministry strategy, youth ministry tips, youth pastor, youth pastor training
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 155: The Secret Sauce to Consistent Summer Engagement
June 26th, 2025 | 8 mins 9 secs
brady shearer, church communication, church growth, church reels, church social media, consistent content, digital discipleship, done for you content, hybrid ministry, instagram for churches, ministry marketing, pro church tools, seasonal content, social media pack, social media strategy, student ministry, summer engagement, summer ministry, summer social media, tiktok for ministry, youth group, youth group tips, youth ministry, youth pastor
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.
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Episode 145: 10 Simple & Effective Partnering with Parent Tips that REALLY work!
April 17th, 2025 | 18 mins 32 secs
building trust, communication strategies, download youth ministry, family dynamics, family relationships, hybrid ministry, josh boldman, nick clason, parent engagement, partnering with parents, youth group, youth ministry, youth ministry advice, youth pastor tips
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!
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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!
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Episode 127: More than a Random Name Generator
December 12th, 2024 | 13 mins 30 secs
creative programming, download youth ministry, how to handle phones in youth ministry, hybrid ministry, josh boldman, live voting, name picker, nick clason, phones are so distracting in youth ministry, propresenter, random generator, sidekick, spinning wheel, student ministry, wheel, youth group, youth group phones, youth ministry, youth ministry creativity, youth ministry programming, youth pastor podcast
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!
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Episode 125: Unlock the Customizable Wheel for your Programming
November 28th, 2024 | 16 mins 6 secs
creative programming, download youth ministry, how to handle phones in youth ministry, hybrid ministry, josh boldman, live voting, name picker, nick clason, phones are so distracting in youth ministry, propresenter, random generator, sidekick, spinning wheel, student ministry, wheel, youth group, youth group phones, youth ministry, youth ministry creativity, youth ministry programming, youth pastor podcast
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.
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Episode 124: Truly Interactive Sermons | How I use Sidekick
November 21st, 2024 | 18 mins 15 secs
co-leader, creative programming, download youth ministry, how to handle phones in youth ministry, hybrid ministry, josh boldman, live voting, name picker, nick clason, phones are so distracting in youth ministry, propresenter, random generator, sidekick, student ministry, wheel, youth group, youth group phones, youth ministry, youth ministry creativity, youth ministry programming, youth pastor podcast
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.
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Episode 123: LIVE Sidekick Demo and Review! Youth Ministry Turned Interactive
November 14th, 2024 | 16 mins 20 secs
creative programming, download youth ministry, how to handle phones in youth ministry, hybrid ministry, live voting, name picker, nick clason, phones are so distracting in youth ministry, propresenter, random generator, sidekick, student ministry, wheel, youth group, youth group phones, youth ministry, youth ministry creativity, youth ministry programming, youth pastor podcast
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!