This podcast brought to you by Planet Fitness' red light therapy machine. Doug and Josh are talking about sacred cows in their ministry, pre-covid/post-covid youth ministry, what's new at DYM, and so much more! Tune in!

Topics discussed include youth group events, new programs and games, the importance of gold plus membership, a creative use of Sidekick, a new approach called 'choose your own adventure' in junior high ministry, various nicknames and pet names used in pickleball, and future plans.

This week, Doug and Josh discuss their predictions for football games, their experiences with sports gambling, and upcoming training sessions. They also talk about the successful youth takeover event at their church and highlight the Adam Keen Foundation, which supports youth workers. Additionally, they share updates on Sidekick, including the spinner wheel feature and upcoming releases.

How we Josh boosted his attendance to the highest ever with a simple dumb idea = Llamabucks.

Josh got back from a retreat with the youth team, Doug is doing a diet alone apparently, #blackcherry, and the SHOCKING Diet Coke and Mentos illustration is revealed! Plus some encouragement if you're feeling down.

You'll be SHOCKED how good this episode is. Josh used a cool object lesson that Doug thought was "meh", witchcraft?? and it's Doug and Josh's birthday week! What does that mean for you? Nothing really. Tune in!

It's Christmas! Josh and Doug are doing a fitness challenge, Doug thinks Josh is the kind of person who would use all the free money on a Starbucks card, and some tips on how to make your volunteer parties a success.

Getting the most out of everyone during spring planning, Sidekick is in the wild, and Josh disagrees with a church decision - what advice can Doug share? Tune in!

Topics discussed in this episode include technical issues with Sidekick software, the importance of scheduling Christmas parties in advance, receiving and giving feedback as a guest speaker, food mishaps and reflecting on responsibility, and Thanksgiving plans and activities.

Fudgsicles and the power of object lessons, plus a secret announcement leaked early only for listeners! It's this week with Doug and Josh!