Hybrid Ministry

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 196: Lock-Ins: Ministry Gold or Total Disaster?

April 9th, 2026  |  20 mins 8 secs

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Lock-ins... is there a more polarizing youth ministry topic?
Should you do them?
Are they valuable?
Or are they the worst idea ever?

In this episode, two youth pastors go head to head, and you get to decide!

Episode 176: Youth Leader Resource Room | 5 Components to a Great one!

November 20th, 2025  |  7 mins 25 secs

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Ever wondered what’s inside a great youth ministry volunteer room? In this episode, Nick walks through his own space—showing you everything from the snack and coffee setup to the leader resource area, check-in station, and supply closet. You’ll leave with practical ideas (and links!) to create a welcoming, well-equipped hub that keeps your leaders fueled, prepped, and connected every week.

Episode 162: 10 Free Time Stations for Youth Ministry - Fun, Easy & FREE!

August 14th, 2025  |  13 mins 31 secs

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Looking for fun, easy, and totally free youth ministry ideas that actually engage students? In this episode of The Hybrid Ministry Show, Nick Clason shares 10 high-energy, low-prep free time station ideas—from donut decorating to Mario Kart tournaments, 9 Square, Gaga Ball, social challenges, and more—all designed to boost student engagement and connection. If you're a youth pastor craving creative youth group games, fall event strategy, or hybrid ministry tips that work, this episode is packed with stealable ideas and a bonus resource you don’t want to miss!

Episode 126: Youth Ministry Christmas Party Idea!

December 5th, 2024  |  15 mins 22 secs

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🎄 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Ready to throw the BEST Youth Ministry Christmas Party ever? 🎉 In this episode, Nick Clason of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast spills the peppermint-flavored tea on how to make your event unforgettable! 🏆 Whether it’s the Ultimate Christmas Movie Showdown, hilarious games, or social media outreach, this guide has it ALL.

Episode 122: Why Your Youth Ministry Follow-Up Isn't Working

November 7th, 2024  |  14 mins 59 secs

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New Visitor to your Youth Group?
Yay!
Now what? How do you follow-up in a way that doesn't feel weird or creepy?
Good question! Let's explore it together!

Episode 102: Is Instagram Dead?

June 20th, 2024  |  9 mins 57 secs

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The Usage of Instagram among teenagers is reducing.
According to some recent studies the adoptiong and usage rate of Instagram among teenagers is shrinking.

Additionally, in my recent anecdotal experience, I've noticed that Instagram in both of my last two church stints, Instagram served college and former youth group graduates really well.

And not as well, at least from engagement, of our current youth ministry students.

Which leads me to ask: "Is Instagram Dead?"

Episode 085: ✍ Youth Ministry Volunteer Training

February 22nd, 2024  |  16 mins 26 secs

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🤔 How do we train our youth and student ministry volunteers?

📅 How frequently should we be training our volunteers?

🧑‍🏫 What are some topics?

🖥️ And what are some platforms you can utilize?

And be sure to stick around to the end because I have an idea that will help you train your volunteers but not add another meeting to your plate

Episode 084: 🤝 Recruiting (and Retaining) The Best Volunteers

February 15th, 2024  |  17 mins 27 secs

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🛟 The life-line of all good student ministry is adult volunteer leaders.
🤷 So much so, Are we even needed? Eventually, hopefully not!
🇷Let’s dive into the 3 “R’s” of volunteers

Episode 083: ❤️ Youth Ministry Volunteers Unleashed

February 8th, 2024  |  11 mins 6 secs

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🤫 The Secret Sauce in Youth Ministry, might surprise you, is Volunteers

🩹You only have a certain capacity as one individual person.
Volunteers not only help level up your care in your youth ministry.
But also, they can be the best source of friendship and camaraderie

⏫How do we level up our volunteers to unleash them?

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