Doug is sick, tips to help prepare a guest speaker in your youth ministry, Doug is sick ,the importance of debriefing yourself, and Doug is sick. It's this week with Doug (who's sick) and Josh!

A HUGE announcement for Coleader subscribers, how to put your volunteers to the test, and the 10 Minute Rule. It's this week with Doug and Josh!Learn more about Coleader here!

Doug and Josh discuss their busy week, including a conference and playing pickleball. They joke about their undefeated record. They also talk about upcoming events, the importance of rest, and the need to debrief events for lessons.

Josh teaches on a tough topic, great interview tip, Doug's candy addiction, leadership principles for youth ministry, teaching about sadness, power of prayer, motivating kids with llama bucks, attending a football game, discussion about bad food and fitness

Youth group cellphone policy, angry parent letter(s), Josh doesn't think there's Christians in Nevada, Doug ISN'T thinking about the fall of the Roman empire, and more!Have a question, a joke, or hate mail? Send it to thisweek@downloadyouthministry.com and it may be featured on the show!

Join Doug Fields and Josh Griffin as they unpack their week in youth ministry in real time! Learn from their mistakes and years of experience doing youth ministry.Fun, practical, and interactive!

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, Josh went to a youth conference and met Doug Fields. The rest, they say...you'll have to listen about! Josh and Doug have spent their lives dedicated to helping youth workers succeed, and this year they want to come alongside YOU.Register for the free webinar on August 24 at 10 am PDT here!

Join us on August 24, 2023 at 10 AM for our free webinar on building a healthy youth ministry!Register hereGet the FREE resources mentioned in this podcast! (Expires August 25, 2023)Student Ministry Volunteer ProcessLeader Equipping KitVolunteer Essentials Video Training

Doug and Jessica talk through the importance of navigating the urgent vs. the important.Get the FREE resources mentioned in the show!Time management toolPrayer Retreat Guide

A quick reminder before Easter that your Senior pastor needs your encouragement! Doug and Josh give a quick few ways to lift up your Senior pastor as they prepare for this important weekend.