Rethinking Youth Ministry | A podcast for youth ministry leaders, pastors, volunteers, and anyone who cares about students
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The Rethinking Youth Ministry Podcast is for youth ministry leaders, pastors, volunteers, workers, and anyone who cares about middle school and high school students. Each episode, we hope to raise the bar for youth ministry by asking questions, interviewing thinkers, and having real, honest conversations about what it looks like to lead the next generation. Rethinking Youth Ministry is a podcast from the Orange Students team. Our mission is to help you, the youth leader, influence the next generation. We do that through this podcast, other resources, and our weekly curriculum, XP3. If you'd like to learn more, check out OrangeStudents.com.
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Mar 5, 2019 • 32min
RYM 060: Coaching SGLs To Show Up Randomly In Students' Lives
Showing up for students outside of youth group can seem like an overwhelming task for your Small Group Leaders. But the truth is, when we show up in students lives when we don’t have to—when we show up randomly—it can have a huge impact. On this episode, join some of the Orange Students team for a conversation with youth pastor Katie Matsumoto about coaching SGLs to show up randomly and the potential impact it can have in our students’ lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2019 • 55min
RYM 059: What Should Your Youth Ministry Be Doing On Social Media?
Most students are on social media every day, which means we should be there too, right? Maybe. On this episode, join some of the Orange Students team as they discuss the benefits and drawbacks of having your youth ministry on social media. Through their conversation, you'll find out what your youth ministry should—and shouldn't—be doing on social media and what it could look like for you to start engaging students in a digital world this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2019 • 56min
RYM 058: The Effects of Social Media on Students
Even though the most popular social media platforms might change, one thing is certain: Social media is here to stay. The question is, how is it affecting us? This week, join ministry leaders and Social Media Pastor Dave Adamson as they talk about the effects of social media on our students, how we can better partner with parents in this area, and what it looks like for a student to have a healthy relationship with social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2019 • 55min
RYM 057: How To Ask For A Raise As A Youth Ministry Leader
No one likes to have the money conversation. And as youth workers, we know that we’re not paid what we’re worth in ministry, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be compensated appropriately for the work that we do. On this episode, join ministry leaders for a conversation all about asking for a raise: the best time to ask, what you should take into consideration when preparing to ask, and how to start the conversation with your leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2019 • 1h 3min
RYM 056: Why Should We Care About Race In Our Youth Ministries?
As youth workers, our goal is to prepare our students to be a light wherever they go—especially when it comes to navigating issues like race. This week, join Stuart Hall, Sam Collier, Gerald Fadayomi, and Sarah Anderson for an important conversation on why we should care about race in our youth ministries, what's at stake if we don’t, and how you can diversify your ministry’s context and your personal world as a youth worker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2019 • 42min
RYM 055: Finding Success As A Bivocational Youth Ministry Leader
It’s no surprise that being a bivocational youth ministry worker comes with a unique set of challenges—like two bosses, two workplaces, and split priorities every week. But in the midst of those challenges, are there ways we can maximize the time we DO have in our ministries and with our students? On this episode, join ministry leaders for a conversation about navigating obstacles and finding success influencing the next generation as a bivocational youth worker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 22, 2019 • 38min
RYM 054: Help! My Youth Ministry Numbers Plateaued!
We all know that attendance numbers can fluctuate in youth ministry from week to week. But over time, we all hope to see attendance trending UP. But what do you do when numbers aren't going up—when they're plateauing or even going DOWN? In this episode, join local ministry leaders as they talk about how to identify a real attendance plateau, how to track important data in your ministry, and how knowing these key components can help set up your ministry for growth going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2019 • 43min
RYM 053: "I'm Just A Youth Pastor" And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
“When are you going to be a real pastor?” “If you just teach Sunday School, what else do you do during the week?” “Where do you see yourself in five years?” If you're a youth pastor, you've probably been asked these questions before—or maybe you're asking them yourself. How do you answer these questions? This week, join us as we talk about combating misconceptions in youth ministry, building personal confidence, and addressing the lies we tell ourselves about being a youth worker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2018 • 21min
RYM 052: Our Hopes For You For The New Year
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of another busy year in youth ministry. As 2018 comes to a close, we want to leave you with something a little different this week: our hopes and encouragement for you for the upcoming year. In the busyness of the holiday season, we hope you'll find some times to rest as you prepare for another incredible year of youth ministry. From your friends at Rethinking Youth Ministry, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and we'll see you in 2019!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 11, 2018 • 53min
RYM 051: How To Handle Conflict As A Youth Ministry Leader
Conflict can lead to uncomfortable, anxiety-filled experiences for just about everyone. So what do we do when conflict arises in our youth ministries? The truth is, there are all different ways to handle conflict—some of those ways are healthy and some are unhealthy. On this episode, join ministry leaders as they discuss the best ways to handle conflict as a youth ministry leader and why it’s important for our students to see us handle conflict in a healthy way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
