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3 Apr 2025

How I Avoid Burnout with Derry Prenkert

By |2025-03-21T09:58:26-07:00April 3rd, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, Mental Health, online youth group, Podcast, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

In this Episode Derry Breaks down 3 principles to avoiding burnout.

From Self-Awareness, to Working Genius to Sabbathing Well this episode has it all!

Derry’s take on Vacationing is worth the entire episode.

Don’t miss it!

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

1 Apr 2025

Meet Josh Boldman | His Senior Pastor Stories are a Doozy!

By |2025-04-01T08:58:25-07:00April 1st, 2025|communication, DYM, Help Me With..., Meet the Team, online youth group, Podcast, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

In this 4th & final installment of the “Meet the Team” playlist we interview the new boss at DYM, Josh Boldman!

Josh and Nick go head to head on “Things You don’t want to hear from your Senior Pastor” and trust us, you won’t want to miss a single one!

Plus, why does Josh enjoy miming? All that and more in this incredibly rich episode!

27 Mar 2025

How I Got Started doing Youth Group Social Media from scratch with Andrew Ostrander

By |2025-03-10T07:51:12-07:00March 27th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|1 Comment

In this episode, I interview Andrew Ostrander, who shares his journey from education to youth ministry, discussing the challenges and surprises he faced during the transition.

He walks you through the importance of engaging social media content to connect with students, detailing his approach to creating interview-style videos that resonate with youth culture.

Andrew also highlights the benefits of delegating tasks, the significance of personal connections in ministry, and his future plans for expanding social media efforts. The conversation concludes with encouragement for new youth pastors to embrace social media as a tool for building community and fostering relationships.

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

25 Mar 2025

Meet Michelle | Her Snack Game is Top-Notch!

By |2025-04-01T08:58:16-07:00March 25th, 2025|communication, DYM, Help Me With..., Meet the Team, online youth group, Podcast, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

In this playlist and video DYM Team Member, Michelle Anderson, explains her journey to joining Download Youth Ministry, how she got involved in youth ministry in the local church, and finally competes head to head with DYM author, Nick Clason, of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, to stump one another.

Plus, their Office Snacks list is worth it’s weight in gold, you’re not going to want to miss out on that!

20 Mar 2025

How I Plan and Coordinate Events

By |2025-02-23T10:00:35-08:00March 20th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|3 Comments

This episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show kicks off the “How I…” playlist with a deep dive into event planning with guest Kaylen Adams, an expert in coordination and logistics.

Kaylen shares her step-by-step approach to organizing youth ministry events, covering everything from volunteer recruitment and communication to detailed schedules and contingency planning.

Whether you’re a youth pastor who struggles with organization or looking to refine your event strategy, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you run seamless, high-impact events.

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

18 Mar 2025

Meet Jess | The Best Camp Hack List Every Compiled!

By |2025-04-01T08:58:08-07:00March 18th, 2025|communication, DYM, Help Me With..., Meet the Team, online youth group, Podcast, Youth Ministry Ideas|1 Comment

In this playlist and video DYM Team Member, Jessica Sanchez, explains her journey to joining Download Youth Ministry, how she got involved in youth ministry in the local church, and finally competes head to head with DYM author, Nick Clason, of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, to stump one another.

Plus, their Camp Hacks Draft list is worth the price of admission, alone!

You’ll need to see that for sure! Oh- and you’ll be shocked to discover that Jessica loves Committee meetings! She’ll reveal all of that at the very end of the episode!

13 Mar 2025

Social Media that [ACTUALLY] Works | Engage Don’t Broadcast

By |2025-02-17T07:42:02-08:00March 13th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

Struggling to make social media actually work for your youth ministry or overall church?

In this episode, we’re breaking down a 3-step strategy to move from just broadcasting announcements to real engagement that inspires and connects.

If your social feed is just a wall of static graphics, it’s time to rethink your approach—let’s build a social media presence that truly makes an impact!

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

11 Mar 2025

Meet Mari | Why Does she Hate Phil Wickham?

By |2025-04-01T08:57:31-07:00March 11th, 2025|communication, DYM, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, Meet the Team, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|1 Comment

In this [new] mini-series playlist and video DYM Team Member, Mari Trapp, explains her journey to joining Download Youth Ministry.

She also elaborates on how she got involved in youth ministry in the local church, and finally competes head to head with DYM author, Nick Clason, of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, in an effort to stump one another.

Oh- and be sure to stick around to hear Mari’s shocking revelation about leading worship with a kazoo?!
Yeah! You’ll hardly believe it too!

6 Mar 2025

The Best Communication Method for Your Church

By |2025-02-10T09:09:10-08:00March 6th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|2 Comments

Struggling to figure out the best way to communicate with your church?

In this episode of The Hybrid Ministry Show, Nick Clason breaks down the most effective communication methods for parents, teens, and volunteers—backed by real stats and practical strategies.

From email to social media to podcasts, find out how to make sure your church announcements actually reach the right people!

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

27 Feb 2025

Steal this Clearer (& Less Boring) Church Announcement Strategy

By |2025-01-28T05:53:02-08:00February 27th, 2025|communication, Help Me With..., Hybrid Ministry, online youth group, Podcast, Technology, Youth Ministry Ideas|0 Comments

Tired of your church announcements being ignored?

In this episode of the Hybrid Ministry Podcast, we’ll show you how to create clearer and less boring announcements using three practical hacks:

  • reduce your CTAs,
  • centralize next steps,
  • and inspire over inform.

Stop overwhelming your audience with noise—learn how to simplify your messaging, engage your community, and make your announcements impossible to miss.

And if you’re interested in seeing more of what the Hybrid Ministry Show has to offer, I’d love to encourage you to check out more!

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