The Youth Ministry Download
Join Doug Fields, Josh Griffin & Jessica Sanchez from the trenches of their youth ministry! Every week they’ll download what happened and share learnings, ideas and tips that will help you be a better youth worker, too! Take half an hour to be refreshed, challenged and get plenty of laughs along the way from these veteran youth workers with 60+ years combined experience. Check out some of the amazing resources and fantastic youth worker community at: http://downloadyouthministry.com
Episodes
April 11, 2024 • 23 mins
Doug and Josh talk about canceling events - when, how, and why! Plus they cover the upcoming transitions in youth ministry, and how to handle them well!
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April 5, 2024 • 25 mins
Doug and Josh are back after a short hiatus in which Doug had surgery and grossed out his grandaughter. Sidekick has a free eclipse game you need to play, and Josh not only had a great Easter but also stole the last Liquid Death and Doug isn't amused. Tune in!
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February 22, 2024 • 24 mins
This podcast brought to you by Planet Fitness' red light therapy machine. Doug and Josh are talking about sacred cows in their ministry, pre-covid/post-covid youth ministry, what's new at DYM, and so much more! Tune in!
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February 8, 2024 • 23 mins
Josh had a Choose Your Own Adventure weekend at JHM, and he's going to give away a fun wilderness survival game that he and his daughter made soon to Gold+ members! Doug shares his embarrassing? nicknames, and much more.
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January 26, 2024 • 26 mins
Youth Takeover Weekend - How to get it right! Doug OBVIOUSLY works out, and we take a sneak peek at what's coming in Sidekick. (Hint: it spins, it picks, and it can go ANYWHERE ON YOUR SCREEN LET'S GOOOOO)
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January 19, 2024 • 15 mins
How we Josh boosted his attendance to the highest ever with a simple dumb idea = Llamabucks.
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January 8, 2024 • 22 mins
Josh got back from a retreat with the youth team, Doug is doing a diet alone apparently, #blackcherry, and the SHOCKING Diet Coke and Mentos illustration is revealed! Plus some encouragement if you're feeling down.
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January 4, 2024 • 23 mins
You'll be SHOCKED how good this episode is. Josh used a cool object lesson that Doug thought was "meh", witchcraft?? and it's Doug and Josh's birthday week! What does that mean for you? Nothing really. Tune in!
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December 23, 2023 • 22 mins
It's Christmas! Josh and Doug are doing a fitness challenge, Doug thinks Josh is the kind of person who would use all the free money on a Starbucks card, and some tips on how to make your volunteer parties a success.
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December 11, 2023 • 22 mins
Getting the most out of everyone during spring planning, Sidekick is in the wild, and Josh disagrees with a church decision - what advice can Doug share? Tune in!
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November 24, 2023 • 27 mins
Thanksgiving Special! Doug and Josh talk about life, ministry, and how if you leave a turkey in the back of your car for 18 hours, you should probably throw it out.
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November 20, 2023 • 21 mins
Fudgsicles and the power of object lessons, plus a secret announcement leaked early only for listeners! It's this week with Doug and Josh!
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November 14, 2023 • 23 mins
Doug is sick, tips to help prepare a guest speaker in your youth ministry, Doug is sick ,the importance of debriefing yourself, and Doug is sick. It's this week with Doug (who's sick) and Josh!
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November 7, 2023 • 25 mins
A HUGE announcement for Coleader subscribers, how to put your volunteers to the test, and the 10 Minute Rule. It's this week with Doug and Josh!
Learn more about Coleader here!
Learn more about Coleader here!
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October 23, 2023 • 24 mins
Someone DARES challenge Doug and Josh's undefeated pickleball record, recovering from a conference, the importance of rest, and the 48 hour power window of post-event debrief. Jump in!
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October 13, 2023 • 24 mins
Josh taught on a tough topic he felt uncomfortable with, a great interview tip when you're applying for a position, Doug has a candy-addiction, and some great leadership principles that will help you succeed in youth ministry. It's this week with Doug and Josh!
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October 7, 2023 • 20 mins
Youth group cellphone policy, angry parent letter(s), Josh doesn't think there's Christians in Nevada, Doug ISN'T thinking about the fall of the Roman empire, and more!
Have a question, a joke, or hate mail? Send it to thisweek@downloadyouthministry.com and it may be featured on the show!
Have a question, a joke, or hate mail? Send it to thisweek@downloadyouthministry.com and it may be featured on the show!
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October 5, 2023 • 22 mins
Join Doug Fields and Josh Griffin as they unpack their week in youth ministry in real time!
Learn from their mistakes and years of experience doing youth ministry.
Fun, practical, and interactive!
Learn from their mistakes and years of experience doing youth ministry.
Fun, practical, and interactive!
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August 22, 2023 • 8 mins
A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, Josh went to a youth conference and met Doug Fields. The rest, they say...you'll have to listen about! Josh and Doug have spent their lives dedicated to helping youth workers succeed, and this year they want to come alongside YOU.
Register for the free webinar on August 24 at 10 am PDT here!
Register for the free webinar on August 24 at 10 am PDT here!
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August 15, 2023 • 13 mins
Join us on August 24, 2023 at 10 AM for our free webinar on building a healthy youth ministry!
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Student Ministry Volunteer Process
Leader Equipping Kit
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Student Ministry Volunteer Process
Leader Equipping Kit
Volunteer Essentials Video Training
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