Hybrid Ministry

Episode 217: I TRIED EVERY SIDEKICK FEATURE - Pt. 2 “The Staples”

September 3rd, 2026  |  27 mins 1 sec

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In this episode we're ranking the staples of sidekick. Now, don't go to sleep on this, because these staples are what makes "sidekick" be able to be your full presentation software. It's no longer another software's little brother, this is able to function as your entire church software for an entire youth ministry program, and I'm giving you the honest breakdown!

Episode 216: I TRIED EVERY SIDEKICK FEATURE - PT. 1 “Returning Legends”

August 27th, 2026  |  22 mins 20 secs

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I tried every sidekick feature, and I’m giving you the honest low-down.
Each week we’ll be ranking and ultimately crowning a
favorite from 4 categories, and this week the category
is: “Returning Legends.”

Welcome everybody, to the Hybrid Ministry Show

Episode 215: Can AI Actually Understand Scripture?

August 20th, 2026  |  26 mins 13 secs

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An AI that is rooted in scripture? Could it really be real? And is it really free?
Yep - that's right! On this episode, the 2nd part of the "AskPhil.ai" mini-series I'm introducing you to the founder of Ask Phil. And be sure to check out the shownotes, because we have a free giveaway for you to check out!

Episode 213: 5 Youth Group Fall Kickoff Themes That Students Will Love

August 6th, 2026  |  13 mins 59 secs

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Episode 208: 🍨 Sweetest Wednesday of the Whole Summer

July 2nd, 2026  |  1 min 52 secs

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America's Independence is right around the corner, the unofficial halfway point of summer.
What else screams summer like fireworks?
That would be Ice Cream!
More on how we're celebrating "National Ice Cream Sundae Day" in this week's episode!

Episode 197: Custom vs Done-For-You Social Media for Churches

April 16th, 2026  |  14 mins 58 secs

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Social Media is like the beast that never sleeps.
In this episode, I have two experts to argue both social media philosophies.
Should you use a pack that's done for you, so you can set it and forget it?
Or should you focus on more custom content for your church instagram feeds?

Find out, listen to the debate, and you decide!

Episode 195: Young Leaders vs Older Leaders: Who Connects Better?

April 2nd, 2026  |  20 mins 45 secs

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Volunteer Leaders are so crucial to a healthy youth ministry.
But as you recruit, should you focus more on older leaders?
Or younger leaders?

In this debate style episode we have two leaders make their case on both sides of the aisle!
Let's dive in, together!

Episode 194: Same Small Group Leader for 7 Years vs Changing Every Year

March 26th, 2026  |  25 mins 44 secs

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Small Group Leaders are the life-blood of any good student ministry. But what is our most effective strategy to deploy them? Is it to saddle a great leader with students for their entire careeer? Or is it rather to introduce students to great leaders along their journey?

In this first debate style episode we have two amazing youth pastors, on two different sides of the argument, and they're going head to head, and you get to be the voter!

Episode 192: Hybrid Ministry Masterclass- Tools, Systems, and Real Results for Youth Pastors

March 12th, 2026  |  35 mins 26 secs

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This episode, quite literally, has it all!
Every strategy, every freebie, every way to implement hybrid into your ministry.

It's horrible for me, because I'm giving away anything and everything I've ever created!

Episode 191: Can a Youth Night Work Without a Game?

March 5th, 2026  |  17 mins 12 secs

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In this 4th and Final Episode of my Creative Programming Playlist we’re continuing on with the 3 challenges, from home this week because of this insane (?) winter storm!

CHALLENGE #1 No Repeat Order
And while last week we had no speaker, what if this week we have NO GAME?!

CHALLENGE #2 I’m creating a DYM Game from Scratch, and this one idea be the best one I’ve made so far
CHALLENGE #3 And as always, we’ll be telling you how it went and giving it all away!