
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

May 28, 2019 • 38min
Special Guest Frank Gil, Reaching Students Digitally & YouTube
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/

Apr 6, 2019 • 35min
Recruiting Volunteers, Training Volunteers, and When Things Go Sideways
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.

Apr 3, 2019 • 25min
DYM's Breakthrough Movie Special w/Devon Franklin
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.

Mar 23, 2019 • 36min
Questions About Senior Pastors
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?

Feb 14, 2019 • 18min
Tim Tebow's Run the Race Movie Special: Interview w/Robby Tebow
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.

Feb 13, 2019 • 35min
348: McGill is Here ... in Sports Shorts
• 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/

Jan 30, 2019 • 31min
347: The 30m, 3-Host Show
• 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/

Jan 10, 2019 • 35min
Episode 346: Stay Off the Carbs, But in The Word
• 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

Dec 18, 2018 • 36min
Episode 345: Jason's Back!
Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.• Have you ever felt confident you’re where God wants you, but also inadequate in the role?• Balancing ministering to drama-filled, time-consuming students without sacrificing ministry to others?• Taking breaks from youth group on/around holidays• How long do you wait before coming back to visit your old church?

Nov 21, 2018 • 34min
Episode 344: Pan Over To Matt Sitting In the Corner Eating Hot Cheetos
// EPISODE 344: Pan Over To Matt Sitting In the Corner Eating Hot Cheetos //• Navigating the expectations of your spouse’s and family’s role(s) in the church/ministry.• How do you communicate with and include your team admin?Another great podcast that's related to this subject from the DYM Podcast Network! https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/episode-16-meet-my-ministry-assistants/