Podcasts by The Download Youth Ministry Show (Video)

Katie Edwards talks burnout, engaging students, and change from 2019-06-08T01:51:39

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 i...

Special Guest Frank Gil, Reaching Students Digitally&YouTube from 2019-05-28T12:04:44

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 ...

Recruiting Volunteers, Training Volunteers, and When Things Go Sideways from 2019-04-06T13:55:45

Josh Griffin, Doug Fields, and Katie Edwards talk about everything volunteers answering questions from youth pastors from around the world.

Questions:
06:14 What are some tips on b...

Questions About Senior Pastors from 2019-03-23T00:04:55

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 a...

342: LIVE from #dym200 from 2019-02-13T00:44:01

Usually we answer questions, but today we’re talking with youth ministry legends in front of a live studio audience at #dym200

Special guests include:
Matt McGill
Greg Stier ...

343: I Can Totally Come Over But I’m Bringing a VD With Me from 2019-02-13T00:43:43

• How do you climb out of a dry season?
• How do you plan your schedule? FREE TOOL by Doug Fields here: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/search/?q=roles+and+goals
• National Day...

344: Pan Over To Matt Sitting In the Corner Eating Hot Cheetos from 2019-02-13T00:43:35

• 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?

345: Jason's Back! from 2019-02-13T00:43:28

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...

346: Stay Off the Carbs, But in The Word from 2019-02-13T00:43:16

• 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 q...

347: 30-Min, 3-Host Show from 2019-02-13T00:43:09

• 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 ...

348: McGill is Here ... in Sports Shorts from 2019-02-13T00:42:57

• 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 sc...

Special Edition Download Youth Ministry Podcast: Unbroken: Path to Redemption w/Luke Zamperini from 2018-09-12T13:08:14

unbrokenfilm.com

WHEN THE WAR ENDED, HIS BATTLE BEGAN. Based on Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION begins where the hit movie Unbroken concludes, sharing ...

Episode 340: Teaching&Speaking: How to Prep a Message and the Importance of Feedback from 2018-09-12T13:06:46

Teaching and Speaking: How to Prep a Message and the Importance of Feedback
• McGill is here! Check out leadingyouthministry.com
• Getting in to speaking at camps, conferences, and e...

Episode 339: This Show Is Brought To You By Abby Edwards from 2018-08-29T02:22:29

/ Episode 339: This Show Is Brought To You By Abby Edwards! //
• Setting appropriate expectations for student leaders
• Ministry shifts you make leading in your 20's vs leading in yo...

Episode 338: The Man Who Saved Camp from 2018-08-29T02:22:02

Jeff Bachman, half of the team behind the DYM Podcast Network Show: “What it is, What it Means”, joins us to talk about his weeklong DIY Summer Camp he (an his wife and intern…and parents, voluntee...

Episode 337: Matt&His Self Humor from 2018-08-29T02:21:20

/ Ep 337: Matt And His Self Humor //
• 3 ‘must haves/do’ to launch well
• Days off & Burnout
• Partnering with parents who don’t seem to want it // newsletter.dymapps.com

Episode 336: This is a different podcast…what has happened?! from 2018-07-18T02:17:37

• McGill is back! And is doing some Youth Ministry Coaching: leadingyouthministry.com
• Fash.com is looking for Wedding Officiants (Side-hustle!)
• What to remember when working wit...

Episode 335: One thing I’ve never said, I bought a horse from 2018-07-18T02:16:32

• We’re an Award-Winning Podcast!
• “DYM Saved my life as a Youth Pastor” — Katie Edwards
• The Greatest Deal On Orange Curriculum in the History of Orange Curriculum
• Members...

Episode 334: Oh, This is the Katie Show! from 2018-06-26T17:30:49

// Ep 334: Oh, This is the Katie Show! //
• Katie has a high school graduate!
• Parenting in Youth Ministry
• An exclusive Orange Curriculum code
• What would you do on ...

Episode 332: Grown-ups Are Teenagers, Just More Stubborn (a.k.a the one with Jess and Kurt!) from 2018-05-14T14:13:58

• Transitioning to small groups
• Small Group follow-up processes/procedures for both students and adults
• Getting unchurched parents involved
• A question on sexual immoralit...

Episode 331: Youth Pastor Diet Recap from 2018-05-14T14:13:41

• The BIG YS News
• Youth Pastor Diet recap

Episode 333: LIVE at Orange 2018 w/Sound That’s As Good As Rethinking YM’s Podcast from 2018-05-14T14:13:01

• Getting to know Shef
• DYM and Orange bought YS
• Small Group strategy
• Transitioning from full-time Ministry in the church to Ministry in a non-church setting
• How t...

Episode 330: McGill Drops in! LeadingYM.com from 2018-04-18T11:53:26

• Matt McGill is back! and shares about LeadingYM.com
• Lifeless/inactive senior leadership
• Answering “why did you leave your last church?” in an interview
• The politics and...

Episode 329: Who cares about anything else when someone jumps it at your hour of need?! from 2018-03-25T15:36:08

• Jason’s headed to Israel, Katie’s just back from Rwanda
• Casting vision to parents (reminding those who’ve forgotten…getting them on-board)
• How to win at school visits
• W...

Episode 328: Playing Dot to Dot with My Liver Spots from 2018-03-06T10:44

• Restructuring a team
• Structuring a combo ministry (geared toward JH?)
• Questions to ask when interviewing at a new church
• Moving from “working with students” to “ministe...

Episode 327: Chamber of Secrets… I Give It A 6 from 2018-02-17T12:25:30

• The DYM Podcast Network! podcast.downloadyouthministry.com
• Is Summer Camp on its way out?
• Building a culture of constructive criticism
• Worst budget purchase(s)

Episode 326: If You Weren't in Youth MInistry ... from 2018-02-05T00:06:16

• What would you be doing if you weren’t doing YM?
• How do you win with a parent/student just looking for you to screw up?
• When do you go to your Lead Pastor vs Direct Report? Listen

Episode 325: New Show, New Sponsors! from 2018-01-23T09:12:28

• New Year, New Sponsors! • What’s something in YM you’ve always pretended to love, but secretly hate? • Youth Pastor Diet • Creative YM hacks after budget cuts • How do you let go of a volunteer w...

Episode 324: The Show with One Topic from 2018-01-04T14:32:52

// Episode 324: First Show of 2018! //
• Confidentiality and Parents

Episode 323: The One With Doug’s Star Wars impression from 2017-12-27T12:21:11

• How is Josh Griffin like Joel Osteen?
• What’s the best method of follow up?
• What about those who are “in the middle of nowhere” and feel isolated?
• How to stay strong and...

Episode 322: Good Stuff Inside from 2017-12-18T19:11:26

Episode 322:
• Rejuvenating a newly inherited volunteer team
• How can local youth pastors care for another YP who have been let go?
• Pre-program leader meetings
• The ...

Episode 321: The Show That Almost Wasn't from 2017-11-28T10:40:30

Episode 321: The Show That Almost Wasn't
• DYM100 memories
• Gifts from Jeff Selph
• Coming back from a 90-day probation period
• Helping a new hire (2nd person) succeed ...

Episode 320: Another LIVE SHOW at #DYM100WK2 from 2017-11-02T01:41:21

Episode 320: LIVE at DYM100 Week 2!
• Special guest(s)
• Youth Workers love Pin Trading!
• Doug is a Magic Nerd
• Youth Worker becomes Senior Pastor
• Staying curre...

Episode 319: LIVE at DYM100! from 2017-10-19T14:28:37

What are weekly, monthly, annual markers of ministry health? What is the most efficient system of follow-up you've ever implemented? What are your Pro Tips for getting 7th graders plugged in to a 7...

Episode 318: Building Bridges from 2017-08-27T11:40:08

Building bridges with other churches in your area, bringing on new team members, church members/attendees following you to a new church, starting a new program to serve the church

Episode 317: Summer Show from 2017-07-31T02:52:07

Episode 317: Summer Show

Episode 316: Surprise Guest: Matt McGill from 2017-07-06T22:27:55

// Episode 316: Surprise Guest: Matt McGill! //

Episode 315: LIVE at the Orange Conference from 2017-06-15T13:20:59

// EPISODE 315 // Live from Orange!

Episode 314: The One Before Orange from 2017-06-07T02:13:34

// EPISODE 314 // Shot right before we left for Orange Conference!

Episode 313: The New Studio from 2017-05-20T21:13

// EPISODE 313 //
• New Studio!
• A thank you to Fadi & the principle of thank you
• Tips on meeting with your team
• DYM University
• Service Project Tips
• ...

Episode 312: The 7 Year Itch from 2017-04-30T23:17:13

*EP 312:*
• Derry’s recommendation for DYM100
• Who’s your favorite kid?
• Staying fresh and energized during the 7 year itch
• What are you reading?
• Meeting eti...

Episode 311: Katie's Back! from 2017-04-13T01:23:47

• WINNER of Podcast Review Contest! Congratulations to the winner of a FREE Registration to DYM100! (Watch the episode to see if you’ve won!)
• Lessons from Katie’s canceled Winter Camp & ...

Episode 310: Single in YM, Side Hustle&Missions Trips from 2017-03-22T10:56:48

• Dealing with checked out upper classmen
• How to be single in youth ministry
• Side hustling to support your family
• Mission Trip Covenants
• Leading up and Leading Ac...

Episode 309: Taco Time! (Sponsored by JD Miller) from 2017-03-09T09:42:06

• How to stay motivated when life is extremely difficult
• How to convince your Senior Pastor that you need a DYM Membership
• How to find boundaries as a “Doer”
• How to get v...

Episode 306: Successful YM, Solid Volunteers from 2017-01-26T16:15:45

Successful ministry program/event/strategy/aspect you’ve ever been part of, transition from JH to HS ministry...and from HS to JH, appreciating SG leaders, developing a quality volunteer team, is i...

Episode 305: Producer Elliot Gets Hired from 2017-01-18T10:41:13

This legendary episode is full of great content, but you'll be hard pressed to watch it since it was shot entirely out of focus … oh lovely!

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Episode 304: Out of Focus from 2016-12-06T00:56:12

This legendary episode is full of great content, but you'll be hard pressed to watch it since it was shot entirely out of focus … oh lovely!

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Episode 303: Youth MInistry Q&A from 2016-11-10T01:46:08

• How do you handle discipline for a few in a large group setting?
• Training student leaders: ministry budget or fundraising?
• Building a relationship with your Senior Pastor

Episode 302: The People’s Questions from 2016-10-30T01:23:36

• A follow-up on the weekend off
• Open emails at Saddleback JHM
• How to encourage your Small Group Leaders
• Coaching younger leaders on emotional need boundaries
• Car...

Episode 301: Under Construction Studio from 2016-10-16T02:30:43

*Episode 301*
• DYM100 celebration and stories
• Overall principles when designing a youth room
• Sharing with your spouse: keeping them informed vs keeping them protected

Episode 300: LIVE show from #DYM100 from 2016-10-11T08:02:28

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

LIVE from the #DYM100 w/special guests Matt McGill, Jana Sarti, Natalie Jo...

Episode 299: 10 Years&Running from 2016-09-15T10:53:23

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

* // EPISODE 299 //*
• What to do when an elder kid doesn’t support ...

DYM Podcast Special: Vanished - Left Behind Cast/Crew from 2016-09-06T03:05:10

Josh Griffin sits down with some of the cast and crew of the new movie Vanished. In theaters for a special Fathom event Sept 28th, 2016.

http://thevanishedfilm.com
http://www.downl...

Episode 298: HIlary's Here! from 2016-09-01T10:32:43

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

*// Episode 298 //*
Hilary’s here!!
• Collector’s Edition Mugs...

Episode 297: Youth Ministry Office Hours from 2016-08-17T12:13:09

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

*Episode 297*
• YM Office Hours
• Summertime Tips for helping ...

Episode 296: Pokemon Go YM from 2016-08-02T01:01:10

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

Episode 296
• Pokemon Go: thoughts and ways to utilize
• On YM...

Episode 295: Questionable Social Media from 2016-07-25T02:09:32

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

* // Episode 295 // *
• Joel update on the blog
• Thank you fr...

Episode 294: Guarding Against Burnout from 2016-07-11T12:44:21

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

*// Episode 294 //*?
• SLC story from Mark Eades
• Attendance/...

Episode 293: Squeaky Elliptical, Ladies from 2016-06-23T11:25:43

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

*Ep 293: “Squeaky Elliptical, Ladies”*?
• The team plans for matchin...

Episode 292: Youth Ministry Hats&Back from Orange from 2016-06-06T14:03:32

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

// EP 292 //
• Katie’s back!
• An Orange Conference recap Listen

Episode 291: Hilary is back for Round 2 from 2016-05-25T23:18:32

http://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening.

EP 291
• Israel trip (Josh is biblically schooled by Jason)
• ...

Episode 290: Hilary Is Our Guest! from 2016-05-08T22:09:07

EP 290
• Hilary is amazing
• Jessica gives us a thank you card
• Josh’s last weekend
• How Josh leaving Saddleback will effectDYM
• Student Leadership Conference — ...

Episode 289: Closing in on 300 Shows! from 2016-04-19T02:15:19

:: EPISODE 289 ::
• Griff: emotions/decisions during transitions
• Encouraging a discouraged youth pastor
• Casting vision for the congregation
• Incorporating at-risk s...

Episode 287: Perception, Volunteers and Bible Translations from 2016-04-08T13:41:10

Episode 287 with Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, Katie Edwards & Jason Carson. Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening!
• Talking about sex with middle schoolers
Listen

Episode 288: Josh is Leaving Saddleback from 2016-03-18T01:46:33

::: EPISODE 288 :::
• Josh’s transition
• Orange Conference
• DYM100
• Contemporary Christian Music // twitter poll + future Qs opinions
• Recruiting male volunteer...

Episode 286 from 2016-03-03T14:14:45

* What do you do when you don’t know someone's name?
* An update on Joel and gifts from our sponsors
* Replacing yourself / Planned Absences
* DYM Facebook group
* How to...

Special RISEN Movie Podcast from 2016-02-17T00:59:38

We're thrilled for the movie RISEN in theaters this February 19th, 2016. Take y our students to see the new movie, and be sure to catch this exclusive interview with Rich Peluso, VP of Affirm Films...

Episode 285 - The One with Jessica Sanchez from 2016-02-17T00:59:15

Our good friend Jessica Sanchez joins the latest installment of the DYM Youth Ministry Podcast! Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carso...

Episode 284 - The One with Allison Hibbard from 2016-02-09T01:13:50

Our good friend Allison Hibbard joins the latest installment of the DYM Youth Ministry Podcast! Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carso...

Episode 283 - The One with Cathy Fields from 2016-01-04T01:31:29

Cathy Fields joins the latest installment of the DYM Youth Ministry Podcast! Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carson. Lots of youth mi...

Episode 282 - The One with Amazing Audio from 2015-12-23T02:32

We finally get an episode finished using our new audio equipment. You're welcome! Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carson. Lots of you...

Episode 281 - Angry Parent Emails from 2015-12-16T00:19:35

The ANGRY PARENT EMAIL episode. Not to be missed! Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carson. Lots of youth ministry, lots of fun.

Episode 280 - 280 Episodes! Just wow. from 2015-11-21T08:33:07

Your youth ministry questions and answers with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards, Josh Griffin & Jason Carson. Lots of youth ministry, lots of fun. Great meeting so many of you at #NYWC this weekend! Yeah!

Episode 279 - We're Not Using the Equipment from 2015-11-08T21:05:57

Enjoy the average quality audio of this show. AND we take your questions and provide some answers about youth ministry!

Episode 278 - New Equipment is in! from 2015-10-20T01:13:50

We've got killer new equipment! The bad part is it isn't all set up yet this week. But, until then we still take your questions and provide some answers - all youth ministry, all the time!

Episode 277 - Fall Youth Ministry from 2015-09-25T00:15:03

The whole gang is in town - this motley true is a youth ministry lifer, a junior high pastor, a high school pastor and a senior pastor. As always, there's just enough youth ministry so you don't fe...

Episode 276 - Back to School Ministry from 2015-09-25T00:13:26

We're taking your questions as we head back to school in our youth groups this Fall. Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for watching. Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors [Orange,...

Special CAPTIVE Movie Show with Screenwriter Brian Bird from 2015-09-07T03:30:45

Our customer service guru and former Hollywood executive Chip got a chance to sit down with the screenwriter of the new movie CAPTIVE, Brian Bird. Clips from the movie and more included, in theater...

Episode 275 - Great Questions, Great Summer from 2015-08-24T13:34:06

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for watching. Thanks so all of our amazing sponsors [Orange, APU, YM360 & LeaderTreks) and this episode - one more shout out to The Life Book ...

Episode 274 - The Life Book! from 2015-08-13T13:17:43

Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for watching. Thanks so all of our amazing sponsors [Orange, APU, YM360 & LeaderTreks) and this episode - a special shout out to The Life Book...

Episode 273 - Cathy Joins Us (Again) from 2015-08-04T03:20:22

We're back on track talking summer ministry and more in this week's show. 273 … can you believe it! Wow.

Episode 270 from 2015-07-14T16:56:06

Enjoy the time with Katie, Josh, Doug and Jason on another great summer episode of the Download Youth Ministry Webshow!

Episode 271 from 2015-07-14T16:55:36

Another week, another show! Be sure to visit our incredible sponsors - Orange, Leadertreks, Azusa Pacific & YM360. We love them all!

Episode 272 - Cathy Joins Us from 2015-07-02T01:13:48

You may be thinking … wait, where's episode 270-271? We're working on it! hahahah so here's 272 in the meantime. Enjoy the time with Katie, Josh, Doug and Cathy Fields, too!

Episode 269 - Just the 4 of Us from 2015-05-21T03:58:31

If you love the show - visit our sponsors and let them know we sent them their way! GREAT organizations = we love them, too!

Special Show: Where Hope Grows from 2015-05-13T11:59:34

Doug and Josh do a special show featuring the new movie Where Hope Grows, in theaters this week!

Episode 268 - Busy Busy Busy from 2015-04-19T11:36:37

We take a few minutes to tackle a big one in youth ministry - busyness and saying "yes" to every ask that comes to you from your church. Some good discussion here, all centered around the struggle!

Episode 267 - Together Again from 2015-04-19T11:35:07

We're all back together for another show and Josh is wearing a shirt & tie. That's weird. Your youth ministry questions - enjoy the show!

Episode 266 - Temporary Set from 2015-03-31T00:25:39

We're all back together for another show - but filming in a temporary location while we look for new studio space. Our friend Fadi is on the hunt! Lots of great youth ministry questions - join in o...

Episode 265 - All 4 One! from 2015-03-09T16:39:02

Welcome back, webshow fans! Here's another glorious episode of the Download Youth Ministry Webshow - this show marks 265 episodes to date, far and away the longest running podcast in youth ministry...

Episode 264 - Jason Gets Orange Curriculum from 2015-02-18T01:52:52

The whole gang is back together for a new show - and it starts off with a bang! Jason Carson gets a huge gift of Orange curriculum for his church plant. We also answer your youth ministry questions...

Episode 263 - Reggie Joiner Drops By from 2015-02-18T01:51:44

this is a GREAT show with Doug, Josh, Katie and special guest Reggie Joiner from our new primary sponsor, Orange. People have said this is one of our best shows ever. Who are these "people"? We'll ...

Episode 262 - The 3 Amigos from 2015-02-18T01:51:11

This week we're all dudes and on fire for youth ministry. Enjoy the show!

Episode 261 - Jason Carson Strikes Back from 2015-01-09T01:52:43

Jason Carson join us! He's awesome … and we take on the following question: What do you do when your message is a swing and a miss? There is no longer trust in our church staff. What do I do? Our y...

Episode 260 - Just the 3 of us from 2015-01-09T01:48:37

A fun show with Doug Fields, Katie Edwards & Josh Griffin. Just the 3 of us … still reeling since McGill "pizmoed" us.

Episode 258 - Cathy&Matt Join In from 2014-12-23T17:45:39

We got "Pizmoed" by Matt McGill … and he's back already!? We wish … just for this show, unfortunately. Join the regular crew of Josh & Doug along with Cathy Fields and newcomer Matt McGill. The sho...

Special Movie Show - Selma from 2014-12-23T17:43:42

The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opp...

Episode 259 - Live at #NYWC w/Skit Guys from 2014-12-23T17:42:44

We allow the Skit Guys to join us in front of a live studio audience at the Atlanta National Youth Workers Convention 2014. OK, we kinda hijacked their crowd, but it sure was a great show!

Episode 256 - Jessica Steps in for Matt from 2014-12-13T02:22:27

How often should I do small group leader training?
How do I get leaders to get more involved in students’ life outside of church?
Attendance is dropping since I moved our group to a ...

Episode 257 - Mrs. Fields Join Us! from 2014-12-13T02:22:03

This week Cathy is sitting in for Katie - good times! Just enough youth ministry so you don’t feel guilty for listening. As always, thanks to our amazing sponsors who help with incredible giveaways...

Exodus: Gods&Kings Special Episode from 2014-12-13T02:21:27

This week we recorded a special movie episode of the Download Youth MInistry Webshow - we're thrilled to show some clips of the upcoming film Exodus: Gods and Kings. It is a movie you for sure can'...

Episode 255 - Jessica Steps in for Katie from 2014-11-03T00:45:05

The fall craziness continues as our friend Jessica Torres jumps in for Katie Edwards to hang out on the DYM Webshow. Love having Matt around still. How many more shows will he be on? Savor this one!

Episode 254 - LIVE from NYWC Sacramento from 2014-11-03T00:44:40

Here's another episode of the Download Youth Ministry Show, recorded live before a studio audience at the National Youth Workers Convention in Sacramento, California.

Episode 253 - No Doug Fields! from 2014-11-03T00:44:08

Just when you thought it was safe to listen to the show - we do one without Doug Fields! Actually, this one is pretty good, even if DF is gone and our buddy Jason Carson steps up to the microphone.

Episode 251 - Reggie Joiner from Orange from 2014-09-23T03:35:49

Reggie Joiner from Orange drops by the studio for a show. People are already calling it one of our best shows ever. Is it because of Reggie, or because Josh is gone. You decide!

Episode 252 - Summer is over from 2014-09-23T03:33:09

Finally we're all back together again after an amazing summer of ministry. Just enough youth ministry so you don't feel guilty for listening. Yeah, we're back!

Episode 250 - Special Guest Jessica Torres from 2014-09-23T03:30:59

Katie is off at junior high summer camp so Jessica Torres jumps into her seat to share youth ministry wisdom with the team.

Special Episode: The Remaining featuring writer Chris from 2014-08-16T01:02:09

We're back this week with Chris Downling, writer of the upcoming movie The Remaining. Lots of fun discussions about the power of youth groups going to movies, this particular movie and more!

Episode 249 - Busy Summer of Ministry from 2014-08-16T01:00:45

We're back this week with our whole crew together again. Lots of summer ministry and busyness - but here we are tackling questions you send in. If you've got questions for the show, send them to we...

Episode 248 - Producer Parker from 2014-08-02T01:52:59

This week we have producer Parker on the show for the 1st time ever! Worth listening to the very end - the story at the end from Parker is unreal. You're welcome!

Episode 247 - Saw My Arm Off from 2014-08-02T01:51:09

The team is all back together again for a summertime show with lots of questions and answers. What does the title mean? Watch the show to find out!

Episode 246 - Great questions&special guest Jessica Torres from 2014-07-11T10:54:37

This week we temporarily replace Katie Edwards with our friend Jessica Torres-Sanchez and answer a ton of great questions about burnout, frustrations in ministry, arrogance and that frustrating que...

When the Game Stands Tall Special Edition from 2014-06-26T00:53:20

Matt, Doug and Josh get together for DYM's 1st ever special edition of the Download Youth Ministry Webshow. This week we feature clips from the upcoming film When the Game Stands Tall, and talk abo...

Episode 245 - Sponsored by Golden Spoon from 2014-06-24T03:08:21

Doug is gone this week so our friend Seth jumps in and takes his seat. We take on a lot of your youth ministry questions, throw around some possible answers all while eating Golden Spoon. Good times!

Episode 244 - Guests Mark Mattlock&Megan Hutchinson from 2014-06-04T00:52:12

Josh is gone somewhere so we replace him with 2 heavyweights (no offense Megan) with Mark Mattlock and Megan Hutchinson. Join 3 of the regular crew, the president of Youth Specialties and a youth w...

Episode 243.5 - The Pink Eye episode from 2014-05-26T02:17:46

Doug is in Italy. Matt has pink eye. Seth joins Matt and Katie on the show. Josh hosts with excellence and grace.

Episode 243 - special guest Megan Hutchinson from 2014-04-29T00:32:15

Special guest Megan Hutchinson joins us this week for another episode of the Download Youth Ministry show. Your questions, our answers, and lots of fun along the way!

Episode 242 - live studio audience from 2014-04-10T13:45:07

Another episode of the DYMWebshow - this time in our studios but in front of a sizable studio audience. Why are there so many people in the office? We're not sure, but this is a great, energetic an...

Episode 241 - a handbag of handgrenades from 2014-04-06T02:42:54

This week's show is out of control. Matt is a handbag of hand grenades. The only thing more explosive than this show is the next one. Lots of fun, lots of youth ministry questions and answers!

Episode 240 - special guest Jim Burns from 2014-03-15T08:47:19

We're all back around the table this week but having Jim Burns (president of Homeword) join us is definitely the highlight. Your questions, our answers and some real wisdom from a great veteran you...

Episode 239 - The Whole Gang is Back from 2014-03-05T00:41:52

After a little time apart and some very special guests in the past few episodes, the whole DYM Webshow team is back together and at full strength taking your questions about youth ministry. Learn f...

Episode 238 - Katie is in Rwanda from 2014-02-25T23:06:34

Katie is away in Rwanda, so we ask Jessica Torres to fill in for this week's show. Jessica is all things small groups, and is super insightful on the show. So thankful for her love for students and...

Episode 237 - special guest Mark Matlock from 2014-02-12T23:45:37

We're thrilled to welcome special guest Mark Matlock to the show this week!

Episode 236 - special guest Duffy Robbins from 2014-02-04T23:30:58

We're thrilled to welcome special guest Duffy Robbins to the show this week!

Episode 235 - Lots of Questions, Lots of Fun from 2014-01-24T23:46:21

-how much should I share about the church/volunteers/my day with my spouse?
-is there a way to watch the show live?
-what technology and programs should we use to go to the next leve...

Episode 234 - No Technical Problems from 2014-01-14T22:33:43

We're thrilled to report that all of the technical stuff actually worked for a complete show. Rich audio, crystal clear picture, no edits and no filter. So please enjoy another epic show of your yo...

Episode 233 - Blame Parker from 2014-01-07T00:41:10

A really great show, featuring Jason Carson sitting in this week for our own Matt McGill. Lots of great questions answered as we get settled in on the new set for another show. Glad you're a part o...

Episode 231 - 1st Show on the New Set! from 2013-12-16T14:14:55

We take a spin in our new studio space for the Download Youth Ministry webshow. Slick new white chairs, fancy bookshelves and more. As always, lots of your questions, answers and fun!

Episode 230 - LIVE in Nashville from 2013-12-16T14:09:29

Jana is back for a special LIVE show at the Youth Specialties' National Youth Worker's Convention in Nashville.

Episode 229 - The Office Studio from 2013-12-12T15:14:47

Our friend loaned us his office for the day to shoot yet another episode of the Download Youth Ministry Webshow. The new studio is getting so close now!

Episode 228 - The WORST Volunteers from 2013-11-15T12:43:09

Episode 220 - Another Strong Showing from 2013-11-13T03:42:01

You might be tempted to think the YMG is no more. Well, it kind of is … we're becoming the Download Youth Ministry Show!

Episode 221 - A Little Shorter from 2013-11-13T03:41:53

Only 4 shows away from our LIVE Ys-San Diego show. Good times had by all.

Episode 223 - A Transitional Studio from 2013-11-13T03:41:42

What we didn't know was that this "transitional studio" was going to be here for so long.

Episode 224 - Still in Transition from 2013-11-13T03:41:32

The show before the LIVE show at YS. So fun!

Episode 225 - Live Show at YS-San Diego from 2013-11-13T03:41:22

We had a blast hanging with other youth workers in San Diego at the National Youth Workers Convention. SO fun!

Episode 226 - The One Without Doug from 2013-11-13T03:41:07

We do one of our very 1st shows without Doug. Mixed results at best.

Episode 227 - The GOOD Volunteer Show from 2013-11-13T03:40:48

This week we pause your questions and just have fun talking about GOOD volunteers and what makes them so special to us! One of the best episodes in a long time!

Episode 222 - Back to Old School from 2013-11-13T03:40:22

Back to school fun with the team. Pull a seat up to the table and let's talk youth ministry.

Episode 219 - Summer Fun from 2013-11-13T03:37:04

Will this episode be worth the wait. Of course it is. Pure gold inside!

Episode 218 - We're Back! from 2013-06-13T03:08:01

We're back! After a long hiatus on iTunes … the DYM show is back and better than ever!

Episode 218 - We're Back! from 2013-06-13T03:08:01

We're back! After a long hiatus on iTunes … the DYM show is back and better than ever!

Episode 218 - We're Back! from 2013-06-13T03:08:01

We're back! After a long hiatus on iTunes … the DYM show is back and better than ever!

Episode 217 - Ups and Downs from 2013-05-21T03:00

We received emails from youth workers who've been experiencing the ups & downs of youth ministry. Seems like "ups & downs" is a fairly accurate description of life in youth ministry… and the weight...

Episode 216 - Youth-anization from 2013-05-14T03:00

Matt missed again, but Josh picked up the 'funny' right where McGill left off by making up new terms like "youth-anization." We also had a really great discussion on legacy, platform, & humility (b...

Episode 215 - Good… Not Great from 2013-05-07T03:00

Its difficult to have a "great" show without the queen--Katie Edwards. But the guys did have a "good" show with many of your YM questions. As always, some fun dialogue on some tough topics & some p...

Episode 214 - Trust is Earned from 2013-04-10T03:00

Since McGill had to miss the podcast, YMG executive producer Seth Bartlette jumped in as his substitute. We're pretty certain he drank way too much caffeine beforehand as he seemed a little too eag...

Episode 213 - Physician, Heal Thyself from 2013-04-04T03:00

Mark Matlock, president of Youth Specialties, drops by the garage to be our special guest. While he contributed youth ministry wisdom, he also dazzled the YMG crew with some impromptu magic. Don't ...

Episode 212 - McGill Edits Strike Back from 2013-03-26T03:00

You've come to expect several things from the YMG: Doug's wisdom, Josh's agreement with Doug, wisdom from Katie, and then Matt… who is solely responsible for not 1… not 2… but 3 edits on today's sh...

Episode 211 - Sharp as a Pistol-Whip from 2013-03-20T03:00

This episode of the YMG was brought to you by the phrases, "Sharp as a Pistol-Whip," "Let Me Summarize" & "More Cowbell, Please!" Tune-in & see how those 3 random statements were incorporated into ...

Episode 210 - Sorry You Got Canned from 2013-03-12T03:00

Many listeners sent questions starting with, "Matt… sorry you got canned!" Its good to know our community knows Matt's love language: sarcasm. But, beyond the humor, there's a lot of good YM discus...

Episode 200 - Live Show at NYWC San Diego from 2013-02-25T02:00

We reach another podcast milestone & celebrate it with our youth ministry friends at NYWC in San Diego. Our awesome sponsors showered our guests with tons of great prizes & valuable giveaways. Such...

Episode 209 - Fade to Black from 2013-02-12T02:00

After last week's episode ending with a cliffhanger - some big news is revealed. How will it affect the YMG team? Tune-in and find out!

Episode 208 - The Cliffhanger from 2013-02-04T02:00

In this episode, Doug had some great one-liners, Katie was the queen, Josh was feisty, and Matt was… well, Matt. After discussing several great YM questions, we ended the episode with a cliffhanger...

Episode 207 - Please Don't Read My Name from 2013-01-17T02:00

We heard from many youth workers walking through pretty trying circumstances. Join us as we have tough conversations about difficult situations… we wish we could say it was all serious, but the lau...

Episode 206 - The Christmas Miracle from 2013-01-09T02:00

The miracle could be that Matt admitted he was wrong or that he posted the show quickly-we can't remember. We also discussed the term "been there youth ministry." Can you relate? Have you ever "bee...

Episode 205 - Redefining Success from 2013-01-02T02:00

In this episode, it seemed like the recurring theme was about how we need to be careful in defining 'success' in youth ministry. Such a great discussion on this important topic. So go be successful...

Episode 204 - Matt's Farewell Show from 2012-12-11T02:00

Matt's back... and so is his gout. Wait... what? Could this be his final show? [Warning: This show is rated PG due to subject matter about a very serious medical condition known as gout; a.k.a., "r...

Episode 203 - Matt Who? from 2012-11-26T02:00

Torie Fields (Doug's oldest daughter) got called up to the big leagues to replace the aging and mission-tripping Matt McGill. She shared insights from her experiences completing her first year in y...

Episode 202 - The Pink Ghost from 2012-11-14T02:00

It just feels like something is missing in this episode, but it takes a while for the YMG team to notice. Matt is away on a mission trip so the three amigos take over without missing a beat (just a...

Episode 201 - Doug's Drinking Habit from 2012-11-07T02:00

While we were bummed that the Podcast Queen, Katie Edwards, was on a much-needed vacation and couldn't join us for this episode of the YM Garage, we're thrilled to have special guest & former podca...

Episode 199 - Official Tour of the YM Garage from 2012-10-11T03:00

For those viewers who have ever doubted if this podcast was taped in an actual garage - doubt no longer friends. You'll get an exclusive all-access tour of the YM Garage. You'll get a behind-the-sc...