Hybrid Ministry

Episode 199: 25 Youth Group Game Prize Ideas (Cheap & Fun) | FREE DOWNLOAD

April 30th, 2026  |  12 mins 49 secs

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I’ve given away every one of these prizes for youth group game winners over my last 15 years of youth ministry.

I’m going to share 7 full-proof ideas.
Then to round out the 25 claim, I’m going to live react on how to fill this bookshelf prize idea, that I’m 100% stealing from my friend over at DYM, Josh Boldman, starting next fall.

Episode 198: I Planned Your Entire Youth Group Summer… You Don’t Have to Think

April 23rd, 2026  |  9 mins 31 secs

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Steal this brilliant idea - kick your feet back this summer in your youth ministry.

I’m giving you this calendar, plus ALL these graphics away in this episode. FREE!

Welcome to the Summer Edition of the Hybrid Ministry Show!

Episode 167: Top 5 Youth Ministry Books Every New Youth Pastor Must Read

September 18th, 2025  |  17 mins 56 secs

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Welcome to Nick Clason Theological Seminary—or as my new resident called it, NCTS. I’m not actually starting a seminary, but if you’re brand new to youth ministry and wondering, "What books should I read?" You’re in the right place. Today I’m breaking down 5 must-read youth ministry books and 3 video courses that will give you a solid foundation for preaching, programming, and discipling students in today’s world.

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 160: My #1 Fall Outreach Event for Youth Ministry + Free Donut Game Download!

July 31st, 2025  |  10 mins 11 secs

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The ultimate fall youth ministry outreach event that actually gets students to show up—plus grab a free donut event download to boost your next youth group outreach. Whether you're planning fall events, student ministry games, or looking for fresh youth group outreach ideas, this episode breaks down how to win students with Sonlife's classic CPR strategy: Win, Build, Equip. Don’t miss this youth pastor resource that combines social media, donuts, and brackets into one unforgettable church outreach event!