
Youth Ministry Hacks
Justin Knowles and Sean Lord (2 great friends and veterans in Youth Ministry) have open conversations with each other and great guests about real life hacks in youth ministry. They will talk about things they are doing in youth ministry, what is working, what is not, and have some friends join the conversation along the way. The goal is to share real life, helpful, time saving and efficient hacks to help you do ministry better.
Latest episodes

Jan 3, 2023 • 46min
Episode 105: Hacks On Habits
Justin and Sean chat about what they are implementing in this new year to take their leadership to the next level. They talk about weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly habits and hopefully it can challenge you to start your own.EHS Daily OfficesEmotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day: A 40-Day Journey with the Daily Office - Kindle edition by Scazzero, Peter. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.Atomic HabitsNEW-Atomic Habits (Lead Title): Clear: Amazon.com: BooksRuthless Elimination of HurryThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World: Comer, John Mark, Ortberg, John: 9780525653097: Amazon.com: BooksSandals Church Youth Leader Hubmove.sc/scyleader

Nov 28, 2022 • 42min
Episode 104: Hacks On Planning for 2023
Show Description:Justin and Sean chat about how to plan for the new year most effectively as a leader. They go over “heads up” time, times of training, mindsets to keep in mind to keep a good rhythm and so much more. Make the best of 2023 by listening to this and share the episode with others. The Hill Teen Center Link:https://rogofoundation.com/teencenter/

Nov 14, 2022 • 1h 1min
Episode 103: Hacks On How To Lead Volunteers Well
Episode Title: Episode 103: Hacks On How Lead Volunteers WellShow Description:Justin and Sean sit down and talk through their thoughts of what they have loved over their 30+ years of youth ministry on how to lead volunteers well. We feel no one in youth ministry has ever said, “Man, we have enough of the right people leading right now” so they thought they would share some of their ideas and things they have learned on how to set up leaders well. Whether you are a newbie or a veteran, there is something in this episode for you.

Oct 27, 2022 • 50min
Episode 102: Hacks On How To Create An Outreach Culture
Hacks On How To Create An Outreach Culture Show Description:Justin flies solo and walks through what he has learned on how to build an outreach culture and strategy to where students actually invite friends He walks through 5 big rocks in the bucket for you to think through in hopes you can create your own strategy in your ministry Blog Mentioned:Download Youth Ministry Blog - Dissect Your Ministry Part 1&2Resource Mentioned:Leader On Boarding Process - DYM Store

Sep 26, 2022 • 1h 13min
EPISODE 101: Hacks On How To Minister To Anxious Teens w/ Brock Morgan
Justin and Sean sit down with Brock Morgan, a youth pastor and author, about his new book called “The Anxious Teen: Ministry With Stressed and Fearful Students” and how we can best care for an anxious generation post-covid. This episode is longer than most but full of practical gold. You can check out his book in the link below.

Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 12min
EPISODE 100: Live Recording, Q&A Episode, Josh Griffin & Doug Fields Pop In!
Justin and Sean celebrate 100 episodes of helpful hacks in youth ministry! This episode was recorded live on September 8th (so all prizes, competitions and codes were for the live audience only). The guys answered questions that were in the live chat and they even had Josh Griffin and Doug Fields pop in for a little bit!

Aug 8, 2022 • 56min
99: Hacks On How To Be An Analog Chrisitan In A Digital World w/ Jay Kim
Justin and Sean sit down with Jay Kim, Pastor of Westgate Church and author of Analog Christian & Analog Church, to chat through how youth workers can think through how to lead and minister in person better and more effectively in a digital world.Check out Jay’s Books:Analog Christian Analog ChurchSPONSORS: Onward Leadership Coaching https://onwardleader.com/ 1st Few Years Conference https://1stfewyears.com/ @youthministryhacks on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/youthministryhacks/Justin’s Resourceshttps://www.downloadyouthministry.com/search?q=justin+knowles&search-button=&lang=default

Jul 11, 2022 • 5min
Update From Justin and Sean
Check out this quick little episode with updates before episodes 99 & 100.SPONSORS: Onward Leadership Coaching https://onwardleader.com/ 1st Few Years Conference https://1stfewyears.com/ @youthministryhacks on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/youthministryhacks/Justin’s Resourceshttps://www.downloadyouthministry.com/search?q=justin+knowles&search-button=&lang=default

Jun 27, 2022 • 46min
98: Hacks For Summer Camp
Notes:Justin and Sean sit down and go through some ideas on how to care for youth, leaders and prep for all things summer camp. They talk training, decision night, not leading your own group and much more. SPONSORS: Onward Leadership Coaching https://onwardleader.com/ 1st Few Years Conference https://1stfewyears.com/ @youthministryhacks on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/youthministryhacks/Justin’s Resourceshttps://www.downloadyouthministry.com/search?q=justin+knowles&search-button=&lang=default

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May 24, 2022 • 45min
97: Hacks On How To Use & Care About Metrics
Justin and Sean sit down and talk about metrics. Everyone’s favorite topic. Why do numbers have to be weird? Now they don’t talk about specific numbers but they talk about best practices of what to track and why. It’s something every youth pastor should know. SPONSORS: Onward Leadership Coaching https://onwardleader.com/1st Few Years Conference https://1stfewyears.com/@youthministryhacks on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/youthministryhacks/Justin’s Resourceshttps://www.downloadyouthministry.com/search?q=justin+knowles&search-button=&lang=default
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