The Youth Culture Collective Podcast is a space for conversation and discovery with leaders and learners who are passionate, innovative, and loving toward youth culture.
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Youth ministry is not a solo sport, but far too often youth workers feel like they have to do it alone. We are here to help with that. Every week some of the top United Methodist youth workers offer free resources from their real-world ministries. You’ll find everything from games to downloadable lessons to coaching on how to put together a budget. We hope that when you get online to work, you don’t feel like you have to do it all yourself. We want to be the first place you turn for games, l ...
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This week Chris and Jeremy are talking about money! Learn some new (READ: creative) ways to find funding for your youth ministry.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 171 - Tik Tok & Youth Ministry
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about Tik Tok and how you can use it in your Youth Ministry. Get tips on what to do and what to avoid.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about what leadership in youth ministry can look like, and how different it might be from what's always been the model for most youth groups.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 169 - Supporting Young Adults as First-Time Voters (Part 3 of 3)
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Join Chris and Jeremy for a three-part non-political political series that will hopefully help you talk to teens about the political climate and season we're in. In this episode, we talk about young adults within the church who may be voting for the first time and what you as a youth worker can do to help them navigate that process without influenc…
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Episode 168 - Church & Politics Dos & Don'ts (Part 2 of 3)
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Join Chris and Jeremy for a three-part non-political political series that will hopefully help you talk to teens about the political climate and season we're in. In this episode, we talk about what churches can and can't do when it comes to elections. We also discuss the United Methodist Church's call to being active in the political process.…
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Episode 167 - John Wesley's Three Rules for Voting (Part 1 of 3)
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Join Chris and Jeremy for a three-part non-political political series that will hopefully help you talk to teens about the political climate and season we're in. In this episode, we're talking about John Wesley's three rules for voting.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 166 - Justice, Mercy, & Faith
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This week Chris and Jeremy are joined by Alejandra Salemi to talk about her experience at General Conference, the hope she has for the church, and her podcast that blends religion and health, called "Healing Theology."Check out more about Alejandra and her podcast at healingtheology.comBởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 165 - Blowing Up Youth Ministry
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Sometimes things get stale when we never change them. That's why Chris and Jeremy are talking about "blowing up" your youth ministry. How can you change some things up in order to open up opportunities for new things?Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 164 - Insights from the Best Youth Leaders
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This week Chris and Jeremy share what some of the best youth leaders are doing right.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 163 - Conspiracy Theories and Christianity
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about conspiracy theories and christianity.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 162 - How to Deal with Parents of Teens
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This week we're talking about what it's like dealing with parents of teens. As parents of teens themselves, Chris and Jeremy share a unique perspective on this week's topic.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 161 - Six Must Read Youth Ministry Books
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This week Chris and Jeremy each share their top three youth ministry books that you should have on your bookshelf.Reading List:Helping the Struggling Adolescent: A Guide to Thirty-six Common Problems for Counselors, Pastors, & Youth Workers - https://a.co/d/0iARNhiLTo Know as We Are Known: Education as a Spiritual Journey - https://a.co/d/0fhazwRQG…
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Episode 160 - General Conference (Part 3)
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This week Chris and Jeremy wrap up our three-part series on General Conference. In this episode we touch on the major things that came out of General Conference.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 159 - General Conference (Part 2)
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This week Chris and Jeremy continue our three-part series about General Conference. In this episode we discuss some of what was voted on and what that means for the church.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 158 - General Conference (Part 1)
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This week Chris and Jeremy kick off the first of three episodes about General Conference. In this episode, we talk about what General Conference is and what people can expect to happen at this event.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy dive a little into generational studies to talk about how different age groups experience and interpret things.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 156 - A Brief History of Adolescence
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This week Chris gives us a brief history of adolescence in the U.S. since the Industrial Revolution.Link to presentation slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1w0ybYagQYeYc5pzjr0T0hDV2Av9NHyE-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112307649728267594145&rtpof=true&sd=trueBởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 155 - Talking Vocation with Young People
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This week Chris and Jeremy discuss the importance of talking about vocation with young people and the ways to do so.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 154 - Hidden Messages in Youth Group Games
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about the hidden messages in youth group games, and things you should consider when planning games.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 153 - Seven Trends in Youth Ministry
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This week Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk about the seven biggest trends in youth ministry for 2024.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy reflect back on Episode 150 with special guests AJ and Sam as they talk about when you should embrace the Spirit and when you should stick to the schedule that you set.Episode 150: https://soundcloud.com/youth-worker-collective/episode-150-revival-at-asburyBởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy are joined by Brad Laurvick who shares his experience using Tik Tok to start a successful ministry.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris sits down with two special guests from Asbury University. AJ and Sam are both juniors in Media Communications who join us to talk about the revival that happened at Asbury in 2023.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Jeremy and Chris sit down to talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and various ways you can use it in your ministry.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about christianity from a global perspective. Chris shares about his recent trip to Vietnam, and they discuss youth ministry around the world. They are joined by a special guest to share his experience from West Africa.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about John Wesley and share some important perspectives of his and how they connect to the United Methodist Church.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 146 - How Much Denominational Identity is the Right Amount in your Youth Ministry
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about denominational identity in your youth ministry. How much is too much, too little, or the right amount?Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 145 - Messy Games (Pros & Cons)
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This week Chris and Jeremy share some of their best reasons for and against messy games or food based games.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 144 - Don't Get Your Tensil in a Tangle
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This week Chris & Jeremy share their best ideas & tips for your ministry during December and January.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about the concept of systems thinking when approaching not only your ministry, but your local church and THE church.Resources mentioned in today's episode:Atomic Habits - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsseeallthepeople.orgFaith Beyond Youth Group - https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/faith-beyond-youth-groupGrowing …
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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about the "inside" stuff that happens in youth ministry (and church in general). What are some ways we may be unintentionally (or intentionally) leaving some people feeling alienated?Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 141 - When You Don't Like a Youth
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This week Chris and Jeremy address the tough issue of what happens when you don't like a student in your youth Ministry.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Jeremy and Chris share some wisdom for how to have a smooth transition into a new youth ministry role. They sit down to share helpful tips to make things better for you, your family, students, and church leadership too.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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When it comes time for you to move on from the church you are serving, there are some things you can do to make the transition smooth. This week Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk about those things...and a few things you should avoid as well.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris talks about sacred cows and how to identify them in your ministry. He shares an article with 5 steps to help you bury your sacred cow.Burying the Sacred Cows: https://www.umcyoungpeople.org/lead/burying-the-sacred-cows?fbclid=IwAR0ucabvfvQA1XqzQSsrRQlgGfzeY9I0t685dsOFxW8kvdX7KD0beLtKOJY…
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Episode 137 - The Confirmation Conversation
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This week Chris and Jeremy share a list of seven things that could be key elements of your confirmation program.United Methodist Heritage & Beliefs - https://store.umcdiscipleship.org/product/methodist-heritage-beliefs/?fbclid=IwAR1zSkxB8B3EXdgvGchpBlmMzW0FoqVnhacnojEdX4VLKdlkPyhVIMkHom0Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Chris and Jeremy talk about "failure to launch" and why that's a phrase and a mindset we should reconsider when it comes to the next stage in life for graduating high schoolers.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy discuss a difficult, but very real topic—gun violence. They touch on what our role as youth leaders is in this conversation, as well as sharing some resources to help you navigate this difficult conversation.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy share some of their favorite ideas when it comes to decorating youth space as well as some major fails.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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This week Chris and Jeremy share their pet peeves in youth ministry, and Chris gives us an update on his Wednesday Addams binge watching adventure.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Episode 132 - Ministry Outside the Local Church
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This week Chris and Jeremy sit down with special guest Chris Cummings. Chris shares what ministry looks like for him after stepping away from serving on staff in the local church.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Join Chris and Jeremy as they sit down to discuss what to do (and what not to do) when attendance drops in your youth ministry. They also share some great resources!Crash Courses on Administration & Discipleship: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.umcdiscipleship.org%2Fproduct-category%2Fleadership_resources%2Fcrash-courses-youth-mi…
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Episode 130 - Pew Research on Believing What I Believe
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Chris and Jeremy look at some Pew research results about what adults say is important to them when it comes to shared beliefs between themselves and their kids.Links from today's episode:Pew Research Article: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewresearch.org%2Fsocial-trends%2F2023%2F01%2F24%2Fparenting-in-america-today%2F%3Ffbclid%3D…
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Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk hiring process...the good, the bad, and the ugly! They share lots of practices you should consider as a church hiring, and what you should look for as well as avoid if you're the one looking for a youth ministry job.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Chris and Jeremy talk about the importance of integrating youth into the full ministry of the church, and how to avoid creating silos within your church.Sam Halverson's book, "One Body": https://www.amazon.com/One-Body-Integrating-Teenagers-Church/dp/0991005082?fbclid=IwAR2jh0uSYyvZbZ5rJ4CPwIuxvwXcmKSYyvhSnBR_SAFI4VwVFOOrgVpKcqo…
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Chris sits down with some special guests to talk about worship leadership in youth ministry. Specifically discussing how you as a youth worker can help identify this gift & help nourish it within the people in your church.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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You should never stop learning (in youth ministry and in life)! Chris and Jeremy talk about the importance of gaining a fresh perspective from people who may be new to youth ministry as well as learning from veterans who have experienced a lot. Attending youth ministry conferences and seminars is an opportunity to network and gain new resources, as…
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Is it ok for a youth worker to be out of the loop on pop culture? Jeremy and Chris answer this question and so much more as they discuss Wednesday Addams.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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After talking about rookie mistakes in youth ministry in our last episode, Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk about veteran mistakes this week.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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Chris and Jeremy sit down to talk about rookie mistakes that you want to avoid when getting started in youth ministry.Bởi Youth Worker Collective Podcast
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