Hybrid Ministry

Episode 225: QR Codes for Youth Ministry: The 5-Minute Phone Hack

October 29th, 2026  |  9 mins 31 secs

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95% of teenagers have a smartphone in their pocket right now. So you can spend Youth Night fighting the phone… or you can use it.
I've been doing youth ministry for 16 years, (not a flex, I'm just old) and the simplest thing I've ever done to redeem the phone is a QR code.
I'm about to give you 9 ways I use them every single week — sign-ups, sermon notes, games, even guest followup.
Number 5 is the one my volunteers ask me about most. Let's go.

Episode 201: These Youth Ministries Are CRUSHING Social Media (You’ve Never Heard of Them)

May 14th, 2026  |  13 mins 43 secs

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These youth ministries are crushing social media, and here’s the thing…. You’ve probably never heard of a single one of them.

Today, I’m breaking down 5 accounts that are absolutely crushing social media right now — and more importantly, I’m going to show you exactly why their posts work.

Because here’s the truth… it’s not about having a big church, a big budget, or a full media team.
It’s about strategy.

And if you stick around, I’ll show you how you can start applying the same ideas this week — even if you’re starting from scratch.

Episode 200: The Thing Every Youth Pastor Needs (But Can’t Afford)

May 7th, 2026  |  18 mins 42 secs

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Most youth pastors don’t fail on social media because they lack passion…
They fail because they don’t have this one thing — and honestly, most can’t afford it.

But for my 200th episode… I’m giving it away....
The strategy.
The product.
The membership.
All of it!

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 178: I secretly tried the 8 post challenge while hosting a conference

December 4th, 2025  |  14 mins 17 secs

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There's always something more urgent than social media!
Well, in this week's "vlog" style episode (check out youtube to see it!), I'm here to prove that you can post every piece of content out of my "Social Media Pack" in under 16 minutes!

Oh- And did I mention that our church is hosting a conference while this is going on?
Can it be done? Let's dive in and see, together!

Episode 165: How to Build a Youth Social Media Team That You Don’t Have to Run

September 4th, 2025  |  21 mins 56 secs

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Struggling to keep up with your youth group’s social media? In this episode, I’ll show you how to build a student-led social media team for your youth ministry—from recruiting Gen Z content creators to assigning creative roles like studio recruiter, sermon recap editors, and “man on the street” interviewers. Plus, I’ll show you how my Fall Social Media Pack (available on Patreon) gives you 3 months of done-for-you content your students can run without you lifting a finger.

Episode 154: Summer Social Media Mistakes (And How I’m Avoiding Them)

June 19th, 2025  |  8 mins 11 secs

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Here’s what usually tanks your social media engagement every summer—and what I’m doing instead. Because posting a blurry pic of your youth group playing dodgeball again is not a strategy.
I’ve made all the summer mistakes—so you don’t have to!

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 080: 🛑 Stop Posting Church Announcements on Social Media

January 18th, 2024  |  19 mins 27 secs

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😫 Are you tired of seeing church announcements flood your social media feeds? It's time to rethink this strategy and take a closer look at the potential hazards it poses.

📹In this video, we delve deep into the reasons why posting church announcements on social media might not be the wisest choice.

👍But, don’t worry! We’ll show you exactly what to do! And how to not lose your life to it! Especially if you follow our time management tips, which is a part of the 2024 Youth Ministry [on-demand] Masterclass
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLngXlSr64YaLIJceFHg7w8vxlx5ARqXeg

Episode 069: 🍩 Ultimate Youth Group Guide: Crush Games, Outreach & Social all in one! 🔥

November 2nd, 2023  |  28 mins 21 secs

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👋 Welcome to the Ultimate Youth Group Guide! In this exciting video, we'll dive into the power of Crush Games, Outreach initiatives, and Social Events to empower and inspire the youth.🔥