We're back with another episode of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast with Doug Fields, Josh Griffin and this week, our friend Jessica Sanchez! We take on all things volunteers and talk youth ministry shop for a half hour. Join us!

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Katie Edwards talk about burnout looks like and how to catch it before it's too late. Questions are answered about engaging distracted boys in youth ministry and implementing change without stirring the pot. Send in your questions to podcast@downloadyouthministry.comQuestions:4:39 What is burnout?14:51 What are your ideas about engaging boys specifically as their attention spans are decreasing?29:09 What are some ways to implement change in youth ministry without stirring the pot?

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, Katie Edwards and Frank Gil (of 15 Min With Frank) talk about reaching students digitally, (why it's important to be authentic in your digital strategy), YouTube, and the importance of finding community with other youth pastors.Send your questions to podcast@downloadyouthministry.comQuestions:12:36 What have you seen work in the realm of digital discipleship and reaching students outside of the church walls?26:47 Frank, what are you learning in youth ministry right now?30:07 What are your go-to tools during a zombie attack?30:42 What is one thing you would go back and tell your younger self?Connect with DYM:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DownloadYMTwitter: https://twitter.com/downloadymInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/downloadym/Website: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/

Topics include tips for new volunteers, effective recruitment, training strategies, and handling challenges. Hosts share matchmaker moments and discuss the importance of empowering volunteers in youth ministry.

DYM's Josh Griffin interviews Breakthrough movie producer DeVon Franklin. Breakthrough hits theaters April 17th, 2019. Powerful story of inspiration and faith great for your youth group and church families to go see this Easter season. https://breakthroughmovie.com Be sure to download the official Youth Ministry Conversation Starters Guide from DYM:https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/breathrough-movie-discussion-starters BREAKTHROUGH is based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John’s recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction. From producer DeVon Franklin (Miracles from Heaven) and director Roxann Dawson, adapted for the screen by Grant Nieporte (Seven Pounds) from Joyce Smith’s own book, BREAKTHROUGH is an enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle.

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Katie Edwards talk about why Katie never wants to be a senior pastor, how to start off on the right foot with a new senior pastor and more. Doug, Katie, and Josh answer questions from youth pastors from around the world.Questions:09:18 Is it more common than not when a new senior pastor comes up youth pastors need to brace themselves?10:49 What do you think senior leaders are looking for in a youth pastor?22:52 How do you support your senior pastor?

Run the Race is in theaters February 22nd, 2019! A great inspirational film for your youth group or family with great themes to discuss together. Enjoy this special show with executive producer Robby Tebow! Derry Prenkert, host of the My Third Decade podcast here on the DYM Podcast Network, speaks with him in this exclusive interview just 10 days before release. If you don't subscribe to My Third Decade, please make sure you find his show here:Run the Race Official Sitehttp://runtheracemovie.com DYM's Youth Event Guide for Run the Racehttps://www.downloadyouthministry.com/run-the-race-youth-event-guide My Third Decade in Youth Ministry Podcast w/Derry Prenkerthttps://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/my-third-decade/ Reeling from his mother’s death and his father’s abandonment, Zach, an All-State athlete, finds glory on the football field, working to earn a college scholarship and the brothers’ ticket out of town. When a devastating injury puts Zach—and his dreams—on the sidelines, David laces up his track cleats to salvage their future and point Zach toward hope.In theaters February 22nd, RUN THE RACE shows what’s possible when you run to—instead of from—the overwhelming love of God.

• McGill’s new role• Topics/resources for encouraging parents & volunteers• Helping create excitement during an ‘interim’ season• Shifting from fun to serious in a middle school program — coaching the noisemakers• We’re looking for 20 Pioneers: go to youthworks.com/dym to learn more• Mark Your Calendars! Sept 21 National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training: https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

• Youth Pastor Diet check-in• Clearing up a Josh faux-pas from Ep 346• What’s the best way to hire/expand your team // jobbank.youthspecialties.com• The best deal in Orange history… only available through podcast@downloadyouthministry.com• How do you help protect and heal students after a moral failure in leadership?• How to turn down a student who applies for a mission trip, student leadership, etc.• Mark Your Calendars! Sept 21 National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training: https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

• New Year’s Resolutions youthpastordiet.com • Helping convince your church leadership to include time off for conferences instead of using vacation days• What are some important questions to ask before joining a team and/or qualities youth ministry players should have but often miss? // Check out a full list of questions in Doug’s book “First Two Years of Youth Ministry”• How to wisely try changing service/meeting times• five steps to coach your adult leaders