The Youth Group Podcast
A bunch of youth pastors talk about their youth groups to help you think about yours. It's for youth leaders. It's for youth pastors. It's for youth group enthusiasts (that's a thing right?).
Latest episodes
Feb 24, 2025 • 37min
Bonus Episode: The Best Book to Buy For Youth This Year (with Chris Morphew)
Tom chats to world-famous author Chris Morphew, who got his start right here on The Youth Group Podcast. Chris is shamelessly promoting his new book, which he wrote only for the money and to fulfill hie contractual obligations. (Community users have disputed some of this information.)Get Worth It: Following Jesus When Life Feels Complicated here - https://www.thegoodbook.com.au/worth-itIf you have a question email us: hello@youthgrouppodcast.comGet more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcastFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au
Feb 20, 2025 • 34min
Love Song Dedications, Expectations, and Answers to Prayer
Lauren leant into Valentine's Day with some love song lip-sync battles, and Tom's had some prayers get answered, not always how they wanted.Sign up for the Ridley Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day: https://www.ridley.edu.au/event/childrens-and-youth-ministry-training-day-from-little-things/If you have a question email us: hello@youthgrouppodcast.comGet more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcastFind more from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au.
Feb 13, 2025 • 38min
Leaders' Retreats, Poo Swords, and Prayer Empires
Tim went away on retreat with his leaders and then ran youth group while half asleep. Tom fed a lot of people and launched a (slightly) gamified year-long prayer activity. If you have a question email us: hello@youthgrouppodcast.comGet more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcastFind more from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au. Find Tim's other podcast, Family Perspectives here: https://www.trinitycity.church/resources/podcasts/
Feb 6, 2025 • 35min
Meet the New Crew, Year Launches, and Youth Group Mistakes
Meet the new hosts, hear about the start of the year, and the time Tom called a girl at youth group fat, twice.If you have a question email us: hello@youthgrouppodcast.comGet more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcastFind more from from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au.
Dec 13, 2024 • 36min
The End (sort of)
Chris is back, just so he can leave again. Tom has the gossip about the future of the podcast and he had his last week of youth group. Chris bought plane tickets like a rich man.If you have a question, have a segment idea, or want to suggest a podcast host, email us: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comGet more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcastFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au.
Nov 28, 2024 • 52min
Water Games, Teaching Tips, and Graduation Rituals (with Josh Daniel)
Tom chatted to Josh Daniel from Canterbury Gardens Community Church about their water games and how to graduate year 12s.If you have a question or want to be a guest, email us: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comGet more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcastFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au.
Nov 21, 2024 • 49min
Talking about Dating, Combined Nights, and Distractible Kids (with Tim Blagg)
Chris is still in retirement, but Tom is back from parental leave and joined by Tim Blagg from Trinity Church, Adelaide. Tim talked about dating with a hoard of youth boys, and Tom went to a combined night and did virtually nothing.If you have a question or want to be a guest, email us: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comGet more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcastFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au. And find Tim's podcast, Family Perspectives here: https://www.trinitycity.church/resources/podcasts/
Jul 31, 2024 • 40min
Food Trucks, Camps, and Phone Policies (with Lauren Mahaffey)
Lauren ran a food truck night, Tom took his youth on a camp, Chris did nothing, as usual. Plus we talk a bit about phones and what to do with them.If you want to be a guest, have a question, or want to enter groceries or noceries, email us: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comGet more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcastFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au.
Jun 26, 2024 • 39min
Getting Youth Serving, Growing Youth Group, and Social Events (with special guest Ruth Lee)
Chris and Tom welcome Ruth Lee from Cornerstone Presbyterian Church to talk about her youth group. She has youth making the vibes, running games, and leading prayer groups. Tom talks about his social events. If you want to be a guest or have a question, email us: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comGet more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcastFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au.
Jun 12, 2024 • 47min
90's Youth Group, Serious Families, and Chris' Old Youth Leader (with special guest Dave Hall)
Chris and Tom welcome Dave Hall to talk about his youth group and leading Chris when he was a youth. Dave talks about how things have changed since the 90s. Tom let his youth run youth group again and he lost a game. Chris took his Dad sky diving in Dubai for a birthday outing.Also, if you want to be a guest or have a question, email us: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comGet more podcast resources at https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcastFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au.
