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Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 19

May 15, 2009

This week Joel, Sara, Loyd and Josh debunk common misconceptions about teenagers and talk about how you can change your communities ideas about youth culture. (Note: We went a bit above our new 45 minute time limit this week…we’ll reign it back in next time!) Picks of the Week: Joel – Primal Teen and Praying [...]

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Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 18

May 11, 2009

This week Joel, Sara and Josh discuss the new NYWC announcements and the transition from students to peer. Picks of the Week: Sara - Compassion Sunday Joel - Stickers and More Josh - Evernote

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Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 17

May 11, 2009

Sara’s back! This week we welcome Sara back and answer a listener question about dealing with video problems.

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Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 16

May 11, 2009

This week Joel, Christy and Josh talk about Holy Week and the ethics of paying to worship.

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Youth Hacks Interview – Jeff Berg, Planning Center Online

April 17, 2009

In this special bonus episode of the podcast Josh interviews Jeff Berg, owner of Ministry Centered and developer of Planning Center Online, the excellent worship planning web app.  We talk about Planning Center’s story, how people use it and what we can look forward to in the future. Let us know if you like this [...]

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Hack of the Week: Meeting Follow-up

April 14, 2009

I love meeting with students, and I tend to end every meeting full of good intentions: intentions to meet with them again soon, to write them an encouraging note, or research a tough question that came up in our conversation. Unfortunately, a few minutes after the meeting I’m back in the craziness of everyday life, [...]

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Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 15

April 12, 2009

This week we talk about first revenue, the ABC debate on the existence of Satan and communication inside of your ministry team. Picks of the Week: Loyd – The Case for Faith Joel – Skimmer Sara – Shaped by the Story: Helping Students Encounter God in a New Way Josh – Speaking to Teenagers: How [...]

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Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 13

March 13, 2009

This week we welcome Jay Bakker to the show! We talk about Watchmen, the emerging church, christians fighting on the internet and ministering to gay, lesbian and bisexual teens.  This show is a must-listen, if I do say so myself! Picks of the Week Joel – Just Give Me Jesus Sara – The Justice Mission [...]

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Youth Hacks Podcast, Episode 12

March 11, 2009

We’re all live in the same room!  As we try to avoid making eye contact with one another, we also discuss Joel’s D-Now event and pricing for camps in a bad economy. Picks of the Week Sara Liebross: Broken Voices Joel Diaz: Sarah Arthur: Re-Imagining Confirmation Josh Cook: File2HD

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Homosexuality and Youth Ministry: Initial Thoughts and Questions

March 7, 2009

I’ve been thinking a lot about how youth workers (especially those of us in conservative, evangelical churches) approach gay, lesbian and bisexual teens in our communities.  I’m considering recording some interviews on the topic for upcoming podcast episodes, but I want to share some initial thoughts and questions here. I think that youth workers have [...]

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