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Download Youth Ministry
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Join Doug Fields, Josh Griffin and 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 amazin... more

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Josh Boldman and Michelle Anderson from DYM talk about how Michelle’s youth group used Sidekick Pro’s Live Responses for an anonymous “Ask Us Anything” night with their lead pastor. Students asked incredibly deep and transparent questions about viole... more

New show alert! Hey DYM listeners, check out Josh Griffin's new podcast Youth Ministry Debrief! Join Josh Griffin for the ride home after youth group in his soccer-mom 2018 Ford Flex! The drive home is 15-25 minutes - depending on how ugly the traffi... more

One of the best things that DYM produces each year is The National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training! Fun, bits, laughter and great practical training for your volunteers, all rolled into an incredible 3-hour video event. Josh Griffin and Trav... more

After years of development and months of behind-the-scenes testing, Sidekick Pro is finally here!!! Josh Boldman sits down with Nick Clason (one of the few youth pastors who got the opportunity to use a pre-release version of Sidekick Pro in front of... more

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Recent Guests

Josh (Lead Pastor)
Lead Pastor hosting the Q&A
Boise church
Episode: 446: What Students Ask When You Let Them Ask a Lead Pastor ANY Question
Nick Clason
DYM team member who tested Sidekick Pro publicly
Download Youth Ministry (DYM)
Episode: 443: Sidekick Pro - The Best Kept Secret is Out
Brandon Smart
Friend of the host and guest on this episode
Episode: 442: Starting Strong at a New Church
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
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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)

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Josh Griffin
Host of the show and central facilitator of the discussion

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.

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    The Hack Boys
    United States5 years ago
  • Wrong direction

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

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    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.

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    bryce Lynn
    United States8 years ago
  • Ok

    Are any of them actually in youth ministry anymore?

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    cottonlover1211
    United States8 years ago
  • Wisdom from the greats!

    My heroes!!

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    Breakthrough, a dissapointment
    United States8 years ago

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The humor and camaraderie are a big draw for busy youth workers

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441: How and Why to Leave Your Church for Another One
Q: What was your interview of the church like?
The interview involved meeting with senior leadership and asking granular questions about success metrics, relational culture, and long-term expectations. Blarg describes how the process emphasized meeting volunteers, understanding church rhythms, and evaluating whether the church valued depth and doctrinal clarity. The key takeaway was that interviewers looked for a church that matched his desire for authentic relational ministry and opportunities to contribute beyond a purely programmatic role.
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.

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This show centers on practical, in-the-trenches youth ministry experience, blending candid storytelling with actionable tactics for volunteers, leadership culture, and program design. Episodes frequently explore leadership transitions, volunteer training, ministry frameworks, and leveraging partnerships or tools to equip teams. A notable strength is the hosts' mix of humor and deep ministry wisdom, often peppered with promos for training resources and community initiatives that demonstrate a strong ecosystem around youth ministry. Potential listeners include youth workers seeking grounded guidance, mentors, and church leaders looking for durable systems to sustain impactful ministry across teams and time.

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1. Josh (Lead Pastor)
2. Nick Clason
3. Brandon Smart
4. Heather Reddy
5. Jonathan Kornelsen
6. Rusty Wheelington
7. Grant Byrd
8. Anthony Hunt

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