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Join Doug Fields, Josh Griffin & Matt McGill from the trenches of their youth ministry! Every week they’ll download what happened and share learnings, ideas and tips that will help you be a better youth worker, too! Take half an hour to be refreshed, challenged and get plenty of laughs along the way from these veteran youth workers with 60+ years combined experience. Check out some of the amazing ... more

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Recent Guests

Heather Reddy
Director of Victory Beyond the Cup; chaplain for US Women's National Team; Athletes in Action
Athletes in Action / Cru
Episode: 439: Victory Beyond the Cup w/Heather Reddy
Jonathan Kornelsen
Youth pastor in Chilliwack, British Columbia; author of Youth Ministry Blueprint
Chilliwack/BC youth ministry
Episode: 438: A Blueprint For Youth Ministry
Rusty Wheelington
Youth ministry veteran and professor
Howard Payne University
Episode: 436: Remembering Your Calling
Grant Byrd
Youth ministry veteran and co-author
Episode: 436: Remembering Your Calling
Anthony Hunt
Author of The AI-Powered Church
Author, The AI-Powered Church
Episode: 435: Use AI Responsibly
Tim Timmons
Singer and songwriter whose life is featured in 'I Can Only Imagine 2'.
Episode: 434: Interview with Tim Timmons (I Can Only Imagine 2)
Ed Yuzinski
Long-time sports minister with Athletes in Action
Athletes in Action
Episode: 430: Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports - Interview
Brian Smith
Sports minister with experience in youth sports coaching
Athletes in Action
Episode: 430: Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports - Interview
Jody Livingston
A veteran youth minister with 26 years of experience and author of 'Staying Power'
LifeWay Students
Episode: 429: Staying Power - Interview with Jody Livingston

Hosts

Josh Griffin
Host and veteran youth worker involved in multiple roles at Download Youth Ministry, bringing humor and experience to his discussions.
Matt McGill
Co-host and youth ministry consultant with significant experience in volunteer training and youth engagement.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • The best talking about the best practices

    Not only is everyone on the show Knowledgeable but they are still in the trenches of youth ministry. Some of the best talking about best practices. Can’t go wrong.

    Apple Podcasts
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    The Hack Boys
    United States4 years ago
  • Wrong direction

    This show has become a unapologetic 30 minute commercial for DYM. Unsubbed.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DrillDozer
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing!

    Took a ton of notes on this one. DYM Resources can make us better recruiters and trainers of leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bryce Lynn
    United States7 years ago
  • Ok

    Are any of them actually in youth ministry anymore?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    cottonlover1211
    United States7 years ago
  • Wisdom from the greats!

    My heroes!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Breakthrough, a dissapointment
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its practical insights and encouragement for youth ministry leaders, often emphasizing the hosts' humor and relatability.
Many comment on the supportive community feel, highlighting how the podcast makes them feel part of a larger team or network of youth workers.
Some express concerns that the content may sometimes feel like marketing for the hosts' resources, detracting from the discussions.
Overall, the connection to real experiences in youth ministry resonates well, making it a must-listen for those in the field.

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439: Victory Beyond the Cup w/Heather Reddy
Q: What's your parting encouragement for youth workers listening today?
Heather urges listeners to leverage this global moment to mobilize young people to invite their friends into conversations about faith, emphasizing partnership and shared mission across ministries.
439: Victory Beyond the Cup w/Heather Reddy
Q: What practical steps can a listener take to participate right away?
Listeners can visit victorybeyondthecup.com to pre-order or access kits (physical and digital), join trainings, and organize home watch parties that foster faith conversations.
439: Victory Beyond the Cup w/Heather Reddy
Q: How is the World Cup different from events like the Super Bowl, in terms of reach and opportunity?
She notes that the World Cup will reach billions globally, presenting a unique moment that surpasses typical sports audiences and provides a platform to share faith in diverse cultural contexts.
439: Victory Beyond the Cup w/Heather Reddy
Q: Tell me what your heart and mission are in this campaign and what your role is.
Heather explains her role as Director of Victory Beyond the Cup, guiding the campaign to equip churches and believers to have gospel-centered conversations during the World Cup, including her chaplaincy work with the US Women's National Team and Athletes in Action.
438: A Blueprint For Youth Ministry
Q: What makes Youth Ministry Blueprint different from other resources?
It emphasizes mission, vision, and a clear discipleship pathway, plus real-life stories from other pastors to illustrate lessons learned and to give readers a concrete framework to copy and adapt.

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1. Heather Reddy
2. Jonathan Kornelsen
3. Rusty Wheelington
4. Grant Byrd
5. Anthony Hunt
6. Tim Timmons
7. Ed Yuzinski
8. Brian Smith

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