The Youth Group Podcast Celebrity Heads, Mental Health, and Starting Youth Group Well
Oct 29, 2025
Tim and Tom dive into the importance of identity through fun activities like Celebrity Heads and self-portraits. They navigate the complexities of mental health, sharing practical tips and lessons learned from a challenging night with late speakers. Reflecting on gender stereotypes, they explore group dynamics between seniors and juniors. The discussion wraps up with practical strategies for starting youth groups, focusing on warm welcomes and structured routines that foster connection. Plenty of humor and insights make this a lively conversation!
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Celebrity Heads Revealed Cultural Gaps
- Tim ran a celebrity heads game and juniors lost badly to seniors 12–4, highlighting pop-culture gaps.
- A boy struggled to guess “Trump” despite clues about a current president, which showed cultural disconnects.
Make Curriculum Connections Explicit
- Tim and Tom noted the Before It Starts curriculum felt time‑tight and slightly disjointed in week one.
- They identified a missing explicit link between identity material and gender‑stereotype activities.
Protect Small‑Group Debrief Time
- Give small groups more time and plan clear transitions between activities to avoid rushed debriefs.
- Use leader briefings or stronger video links to explicitly connect themes for youth.
