
DYM Podcast
Join Doug Fields, Josh Griffin & Matt McGill from the trenches of their youth ministry! Every week they’ll download what happened and share learnings, ideas and tips that will help you be a better youth worker, too! Take half an hour to be refreshed, challenged and get plenty of laughs along the way from these veteran youth workers with 60+ years combined experience. Check out some of the amazing resources and fantastic youth worker community at: http://downloadyouthministry.com
Latest episodes

Feb 5, 2018 • 39min
Episode 326: If You Weren't in Youth Ministry ...
• What would you be doing if you weren’t doing YM?• How do you win with a parent/student just looking for you to screw up?• When do you go to your Lead Pastor vs Direct Report?• What are some indicators that it’s time to get out of youth ministry?• How do you get middle schoolers to step-up?

Jan 22, 2018 • 36min
Episode 325: New Year, New Sponsors!
• What’s something in YM you’ve always pretended to love, but secretly hate?• Youth Pastor Diet• Creative YM hacks after budget cuts• How do you let go of a volunteer who doesn’t fit in the ministry?• How do you decide when it’s time to leave? (When the leadership is making it clear you’re not wanted)• How do you better manage your time?

Jan 4, 2018 • 40min
Episode 324: The Show with One Topic
Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.// Episode 324: First Show of 2018! //• Confidentiality and Parents

Dec 27, 2017 • 38min
Episode 323: The One With Doug’s Star Wars impression
Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.• How is Josh Griffin like Joel Osteen?• What’s the best method of follow up?• What about those who are “in the middle of nowhere” and feel isolated?• How to stay strong and fresh/ prevent burnout?• Do you ask your own kids for feedback on the ministry?

Dec 20, 2017 • 4min
Star Wars Special: Doug Makes SW Noises
Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.Episode 321: The Show That Almost Wasn't• DYM100 memories• Gifts from Jeff Selph• Coming back from a 90-day probation period• Helping a new hire (2nd person) succeed in this position• Tips for Hosting an event• When is enough enough (Asking a student not to return to your youth ministry)

Dec 19, 2017 • 29min
Episode 322: Good Stuff Inside
Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.Episode 321: The Show That Almost Wasn't• DYM100 memories• Gifts from Jeff Selph• Coming back from a 90-day probation period• Helping a new hire (2nd person) succeed in this position• Tips for Hosting an event• When is enough enough (Asking a student not to return to your youth ministry)

Nov 27, 2017 • 39min
Episode 321: The Show That Almost Wasn't
Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.Episode 321: The Show That Almost Wasn't• DYM100 memories• Gifts from Jeff Selph• Coming back from a 90-day probation period• Helping a new hire (2nd person) succeed in this position• Tips for Hosting an event• When is enough enough (Asking a student not to return to your youth ministry)

Nov 2, 2017 • 1h 12min
Episode 320: Another LIVE SHOW at #DYM100WK2
Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.Episode 320: LIVE at DYM100 Week 2!• Special guest(s)• Youth Workers love Pin Trading!• Doug is a Magic Nerd• Youth Worker becomes Senior Pastor• Staying current in Youth trends• Moving from being the primary voice to letting volunteers be the primary voice• A first-hand experience of the Hurricane Harvey• Working with Parents in YM• The DYM Facebook Community• Surprise Visit from a Frequent Host!• DYM tattoos during DYM100

Oct 19, 2017 • 1h 6min
Episode 319: LIVE at DYM100!
Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.Episode 319 LIVE at DYM100! • Brandon Hadley's a 10• Still not planning to open the YM360 Christmas gift• What are weekly, monthly, annual markers of ministry health?• Jason Carson learns to play What Are The Odds• What is the most efficient system of follow-up you've ever implemented?• What are your Pro Tips for getting 7th graders plugged in to a 7-12th grade group?• What are some ways to have quality time with a spouse who homeschools?

Aug 27, 2017 • 29min
Episode 318: Building Bridges
Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.// EP 318: //• Building bridges with other churches in your area• Bringing on new team members• Church members/attendees following you to a new church• Starting a new program to serve the church