
The RYM Podcast is brought to you by Reformed Youth Ministries. Since 1972, RYM has sought to reach and equip youth for Christ. This podcast aims to equip youth leaders, pastors and parents with the same desire. For more information on RYM’s summer youth conferences, training offerings and resources, visit rym.org.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 542 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

In this episode, we speak with youth minister Thomas Fitch about how dopamine shapes desire, why accomplishments and pleasures can still leave us empty, and how Scripture (particularly Ecclesiastes) intersects with neuroscience.
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This is the trailer episode of The RYM Podcast's brand new season of "The Dopamine Delusion: Parents, Teens, and the Pursuit of Peace." This trailer begins with a clip from Netflix's Secret Mall Apartment, recounting how local artists secretly built ... more
Join us as we revisit the iconic 2007 Macworld keynote by Steve Jobs where he unveiled the revolutionary iPhone, merging music, mobile phones, and internet communication into a single device. Discover how this launch shaped the future of technology a... more
In this episode of the RYM Podcast, host John Perritt touches on the pervasive issue of digital addiction and its impact on our lives. With insights from Bill Smith, pastor and author of "A Student's Guide to Rest," and A.J. Swoboda, professor and au... more
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The Local Youth Worker is one of the best resources out there for anyone who cares about discipling young people. Whether you’re a parent, youth leader, youth pastor or student you will benefit from the work of TLYW. Each episode brings a relevant and important topic that speaks directly to the issues and needs our families and young people need today. TLYW is Biblically based and always comes back to the truth of the Word of God. TLYW is oozing Gospel promises and will fill your heart with ways... more
I have 4 children ages 11 to 18, and I find “The Local Youth Worker” podcast to be relevant and beneficial for parenting middle and high school students. The topics discussed are rich in content and have challenged my thoughts and application of parenting my children, particularly topics on the types and uses of technology. This podcast has made me aware of the dangers and struggles facing teenagers. As a parent, I have benefited from these discussions, and consequently it has been good for my ... more
This podcast is such a valuable resource to us as parents shepherding children who are not yet teens. Grateful for RYM and John Perritt for your support in sharing the love of Jesus and how we can steward the future.
So thankful for all the work RYM does to provide resources to youth workers and parents. They truly have a heart for serving the local church equipping them to love and serve teenagers. I couldn’t do what I do as a youth director without them! This podcast is especially helpful. The guests they bring on talk about both the theological and practical aspects of what we do.
I began listening to The local youth worker in November of 2022. It has become my most anticipated podcast to listen to each week. The amount of knowledge and resources that you all put out has been incredibly rewarding for my faith and our mission for leading youth at our church. Thank God for y’all and what your doing for churches and youth groups around the country. This podcast has been a huge resource for me and how I approach youth leadership. I cannot thank y’all enough and cannot recomme... more
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The show consistently centers on how faith communities navigate technology, digital culture, and modern youth work. Episodes frequently explore digital well-being, boundaries with devices, and the role of faith practices in shaping healthy tech use for families and students. Guests span pastors, theologians, educators, and tech-enabled ministry leaders who discuss rest, digital Sabbaths, and practical strategies for discipling teens in a connected age. A notable throughline is balancing Gospel-centered teaching with real-world tech challenges, often emphasizing community, parental involvement, and embodied faith amidst digital distraction.
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