National Youth Workers Convention
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Youth Hacks Podcast, NYWC Special

Posted: October 31st, 2009 | Author: Josh | Filed under: Podcast | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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In this special edition of the show we hear Joel Diaz and David Grant report from the National Youth Worker’s Convention in Cincinnati. We discuss Tony Campolo, Donald Miller, Reggie Joyner and NYWC post-Marko.


Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 25

Posted: October 31st, 2009 | Author: Josh | Filed under: Podcast | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

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This week we welcome Loyd back into the fold as we discuss Marko’s departure from YS and ask the question, “Is there such thing as being too transparent?”

Picks of the Week
* Joel: Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World
* Sara: Hope International
* Loyd: Youth Work
* Josh: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs


Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 24

Posted: September 14th, 2009 | Author: Josh | Filed under: Podcast | 1 Comment »

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Well, it’s a little later than July 10th, but we’re back! We’ve survived mission trips, summer camps and hard drive crashes, and we couldn’t be happier to be back behind the mic. This week we’re talking about teen boys and our need for sabbath. Enjoy!

Picks of the Week:

* Sara – The Furious Longing of God
* Joel – Keeping the Sabbath Wholly
* Josh – Spiritual Directors International


Will Return, July 10

Posted: June 20th, 2009 | Author: Josh | Filed under: Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

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Hello, friends. Like most of you, we’re about to hit our busiest stretch of the year. Joel is at Jr. High Summer Camp, Sara’s going to be in Africa for three weeks and I leave a week from today for a 12-day stint in Bolivia.

In light of our crazy schedules, we’re taking a two-week break from the show. We’ll be back on July 10th with another great (though Sara-less) show. See you then!


Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 23

Posted: June 19th, 2009 | Author: Josh | Filed under: Podcast | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

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This week welcome Tim Schmoyer to the show as we catch up after a week off, talk about documenting your summer events and how to handle firings in youth ministry.

Picks of the Week:
* Tim – Video Box
* Sara – Compassion Corner and Flannel
* Joel – The Hodges Harbrace Handbook, 2009 MLA Update Edition
* Josh – Open DNS


Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode Null

Posted: June 13th, 2009 | Author: Josh | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: | No Comments »

Hello, friends. We’re all pretty busy this weekend, so we weren’t able to record at our regular time. We’re gonna try to record early next week, but there’s a chance you just may have to go a week without the YH podcast. Hey, give us a break, it’s free!

Thanks for your patience!


Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 22

Posted: June 5th, 2009 | Author: Josh | Filed under: Podcast | Tags: , , , , | 3 Comments »

This week we welcome Josh Rice to discuss what it means to be a pentecostal youth worker.

Picks of the Week:

Got input? Feel free to leave a comment or email us youthhacks@gmail.com.


Links for May 29, 2009

Posted: May 29th, 2009 | Author: Josh | Filed under: links | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments »
  • A Song to Discuss – Jonathan shares some reservations about “How He Loves”, a song I’m sure many of you are singing with your teens. I’ve considered playing it in our services, but I’m a bit hesitant. What do you think?
  • Copyright Misconceptions – Ever wonder if you’re violating copyright law by showing film clips at your church? This article is a must-read.
  • Don’t – This fantastic New Yorker editorial highlights the ability to defer satisfaction as an indicator of success. Is this something we should teach our students?
  • New in Highrise: Twitter Integration – My favorite web app gets a little bit better. This could be especially useful if students in your ministry are using Twitter.
  • Youth Ministry: If I were to do it again – Chris Folmsbee shares how he might do things differently if he took a second shot at youth ministry.

Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 21

Posted: May 29th, 2009 | Author: Josh | Filed under: Podcast, Uncategorized | Tags: | 2 Comments »

This week we talk about the end of ysmarko, killing your summer programming and books that shape your thinking on youth ministry.

Picks of the Week:


Talking about Highrise with Tim Schmoyer

Posted: May 27th, 2009 | Author: Josh | Filed under: Tools | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

After our interview last weekend, Tim and I chatted a little bit about how our church is using Highrise to keep in touch with our seniors.  Enjoy!