
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 21, 2024 • 41min
Water Games and Video Teaching
Chris played water games and had some magic moments. Tom made his youth group watch his YouTube videos.Help us by filling out the survey here: https://tomfrench.com.au/survey/Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au

Feb 14, 2024 • 3min
We Need Your Help!
Help us by filling out the survey here: https://tomfrench.com.au/survey/Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au

Feb 7, 2024 • 21min
New Year Changes and Food Olympics
Chris made a big announcement at youth group. Tom ran some Olympics but for food.Find all the books mentioned in Episode 40 here: https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppodcast/Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au

Dec 20, 2023 • 40min
The Best Books for Youth and Youth Leaders
Chris and Tom talk about books, which books ones are good for youth, what books they've written, and publishers who don't like Jesus. See below for full list of books.This is the last episode for 2023, we'll be back when we get our lives together in 2024.Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.auHere are all the books mentioned in the episode:For YouthThe Chris Morphew CollectionBest News Ever: Your 100-Day Guide to the Book of MarkWhy Does God Let Bad Things Happen?How Do We Know Christianity is Really True?What Happens When We Die?How Can I Feel Closer to God?Who Am I and Why Do I Matter?How Can I Be Sure of What's Right and Wrong?The Tom French CollectionWeird, Crude, Funny, and Nude: The Bible ExposedA Dozen Disappointing Disciples: How to Do Stupid Stuff and Still Change the WorldPop's Devotions: EphesiansPop's Devotions: JonahOther Books for YouthHanging In There - John DicksonIf I Were God, I'd End All the Pain - John DicksonIf I Were God, I'd Make Myself Clearer - John DicksonHow to Pray: A Guide for Normal People - Pete GreigPraying Like Monks, Living Like Fools - Tyler StatonHow Not to Read the Bible - Dan KimballWhat if Jesus was Serious? - Skye JethaniWhat if Jesus was Serious About Prayer? - Skye JethaniWhat if Jesus was Serious About Heaven? - Skye JethaniWhat if Jesus was Serious About the Church? - Skye Jethani10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity - Rebecca McLaughlinTeen Sex by the Book - Patricia WeerakoonGrowing Up by the Book - Patricia WeerakoonSatisfied - Judy I.K. DouglasCollective Underground Series - Kristen YoungWingfeather Saga - Andrew PetersonDream Keeper Saga - Katherine ButlerFor LeadersTalks That Don't Suck - Tom FrenchThe Air We Breathe - Glen ScrivenerDominion - Tom HollandThe Power of Moments - Dan Heath and Chip HeathTen-ager - Madonna KingL-platers - Madonna KingSaving Our Kids - Madonna KingHow to Talk About Jesus Without Being That Guy - Sam ChanA Creative Minority - Heather Grizzle and Jon TysonStolen Focus - Johann HariI-Gen - Jean TwengeGenerations - Jean Twenge

Dec 13, 2023 • 51min
How to Grow a Youth Group, More Christmas, and Carols
Chris and Tom review people's questions and answers, think about how to grow a youth group, consider what the best carols are, and review their youth group Christmas celebrations.Send your questions and competition entries to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au

Dec 6, 2023 • 30min
Christmas, Books, and a Pop Quiz
Chris went to a carols event and still made it to youth group in time for the talk. Tom had an under-planned Christmas party.Send your questions (and answers) to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au

Nov 22, 2023 • 26min
Ball Sports, Cake Battles, and Angels and Demons
Chris engaged in some ball sports. Tom encouraged sin during some cake decoration.Send your questions and anything else you want to say to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au

Nov 15, 2023 • 24min
Tricky Passages, Fancy Dining, and Nailed It
We're back! Again! Chris talked about one of the trickiest passages in the Bible. Tom took his youth group out for a fancy dinner.Send your questions and anything else you want to say to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au

Oct 25, 2023 • 30min
YouTube Film Festivals, Thoughtful Talk Tangents, and Toothpaste
We're back! After our 1+2 week break, we're back for Term Four! Chris saw a youth leader emulate his style with skill and made a thoughtful tangent in his talk. Tom ran a YouTube film festival, Slideshow Karaoke, and had some toothpaste fun, but not all in one week.Send your questions and anything else you want to say to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au

Sep 27, 2023 • 36min
Combined Youth Groups and Chris' Romantic Confusion - Holiday Special
Chris and Tom chat about their experiences running combined youth groups. Also Chris clears up some confusion about his romantic life.Send your questions about combined youth groups and anything else you want to say to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.com and from Tom at https://tomfrench.com.au