The Youth Group Podcast Youth Group Splits, Friendships, and a Free Youth Group Curriculum
Nov 19, 2025
The hosts dive into the ups and downs of youth group dynamics. Tim shares hilarious mishaps with physical games and the importance of setting rules. They explore friendships through Proverbs, emphasizing good vs. bad connections. A survivor story linked to bullying resonates with the youth's experiences. Meanwhile, Tom recounts logistics and splits at a big event, raising questions about planning for future gatherings. They also touch on the relevance of modern issues like abuse awareness and ponder the impact of AI in upcoming discussions.
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Peg Game Turned Rough
- Tim's youth group played the Peg Game and it quickly turned into rough, physical play with students tackling each other.
- Many girls withdrew while junior and middle boys escalated the physicality, prompting concern about setting boundaries.
Set Ground Rules For Physical Games
- Establish clear ground rules about how physical games can be before you start playing.
- Warn leaders to define acceptable touching and restrict rough behaviour to protect vulnerable participants.
Friendship Activities Misread By Teens
- Fusion's small groups looked at Proverbs to define good versus bad friends and watched videos on boundaries and saying no.
- An activity changed to "borrow your phone" and some senior boys just swapped phones and played games, missing the point.