How'd They Do That?: Recent Episodes
Brent Squires & Lauren Gibeault
With over 30 years of ministry experience, Brent and Lauren have combined their passions for God, students, youth workers & podcasts to create this excellent resource - How'd They Do That?
EPISODE 30 (Heather Flies)
In this episode, we sat down with Heather Flies. Heather is an Pastor, Author and communicator. She has been at Wooddale Church for over 20 years!
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:
https://www.htdt.org/podcast/heatherflies
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
01:31 Youth Ministry Shout Out (Jake Wieduwilt)
02:50 Introduction and Personal Background of Heather Flies
04:30- Heather’s Church Setting
06:35- Heather’s Call into Ministry
07:20- Minnesota Viking’s Pastoral Contact
09:05- Longevity in Ministry
11:45- Challenges of Being at one Church Long-term
13:00- How to Balance Many Roles
13:34- Sabbath Day
16:05- Best Practices Recruiting Leaders
17:40- Shameless recruiting Tactics
21:11- Leader Application Process
23:00- Landscape of Student Ministry
24:30- Gender Identity Challenges
25:30- Youth Culture Matters Podcast
25:55- Project Colorado & A.U.G
29:50- Lightening Round
35:05- Connect with Heather Flies
37:03- Final Thoughts
38:00- Credits
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
EPISODE 29 (Walt Mueller)
On today’s episode we’re interviewing Walt Mueller
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
EPISODE 28 (Nate Stucky)
On today’s episode we’re interviewing Nate Stucky
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
EPISODE 27 (David Grant)
On today’s episode we’re interviewing David Grant
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
EPISODE 26 (Christopher Tafalla)
On today’s episode we’re interviewing Christopher “Taffy” Tafalla. Taffy is the Worship Director for Jr. High/High School at Saddleback Church and all of its Regional campuses. He’s been pastoring students at Saddleback for over 15 years, and has an amazing knowledge of how to help students maximize their leadership in the area of worship.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:
https://www.htdt.org/podcast/taffytafalla
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
1:25– Introduction of Taffy
1:56 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Daniel Maxham)
2:30 – Taffy’s back story
10:04 – Developing student worship and Saddleback’s Cluster of Students
11:25 – Good, bad and ugly of developing worship teams and student worship leaders
15:56 – Pro tips for creating worship pastors, not just worship leaders
24:57 – Developing worship bands/teams at multiple campuses
27:53 – Auditions process, team application process, and standards of conduct
33:31 – Handling parents – stage parents and others
36:01 – Pro tips for those just starting out with student worship
38:06 – What do you do when “band kids” aren’t living up to your standards?
39:50 – Do you require students to profess Christ in order to be on stage?
40:35 – Lightning Round
43:56 – Final thoughts from Taffy’s interview
44:57 - Credits
HOW TO CONNECT:
www.clusterofstudents.com
Spotify: Cluster of Students
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
EPISODE 25 (Micah Marshall)
On today’s episode we’re interviewing Micah Marshall. Micah is a youth pastor and the Executive Director of the Refuge Youth Network in Central Pennsylvania. The Refuge is a group of different denominational youth groups whose churches joined together to form one larger youth ministry called Refuge. Micah oversees all of these youth groups.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:
https://www.htdt.org/podcast/micahmarshall
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
1:19– Introduction of Micah
1:41 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Orin Redman)
3:55 – Micah’s journey
7:48 – The vision behind The Refuge Youth Network
9:45 – How did this network form?
13:17 – Network leadership structure
13:50 – How does the Network work practically?
17:51 – How is the ministry calendar planned and balanced?
20:57 – How does the Network handle recruiting volunteers and budgeting?
25:27 – The impact of churches working together
33:58 – How can other’s start a Youth Network?
37:30 – Lightning Round
43:07 – Final thoughts from Micah’s interview
45:07 - Credits
HOW TO CONNECT:
Refugeyouthnetwork (Insta & Facebook)
Refuge Youth Network – YouTube
www.refugeyouthnetwork.org
814-889-9113 – Refuge Youth Network office
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
EPISODE 24 (Hyo Sil Siegel)
On today’s episode, we’re interviewing Hyo Sil Siegel. You might remember Hyo Sil from one of our HTDT Summer Shorts episodes this past summer. Hyo Sil is the Family Pastor at Liquid Church in upstate New Jersey, overseeing all students from cradle to college. Prior to working at Liquid, she was the Programming Director for Willow Creek’s downtown Chicago campus.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:
https://www.htdt.org/podcast/hyosilsiegel
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
1:10 – Introduction of Hyo Sil Siegel
1:36 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Zac Manor)
2:45 – What/where is Liquid Church?
3:43 – The greatest challenge of recruiting excellent volunteers
4:15 – The “Dream Team” process and the “Shadow Serve”
6:09 – What do you do when you get a volunteer you don’t want?
7:26 – Bay Area’s “No Strings Attached” volunteer experience
8:05 – Unpacking the “Pre-Game” volunteer experience at Liquid Church
10:00 – Using coaches to equip volunteers
12:53 – What training resources are used to equip volunteers?
14:30 – Training rhythm for volunteers
15:28 – Liquid Church’s “Help Desk” volunteer communication tool
16:50 – The process of “Everyone Bring One!” for recruiting volunteers
18:07 – This is your first step toward successful volunteer recruiting
19:56 – Final thoughts from Hyo Sil’s interview
21:24 - Credits
HOW TO CONNECT:
www.liquidchurch.com – church website
hyosil@liquidchurch.com – church email
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
EPISODE 23 (Megan Bagnall)
On today’s episode we’re interviewing Megan Bagnall. Megan is the Central Director for Saddleback Church’s student ministry.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:
https://www.htdt.org/podcast/meganbagnall
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
1:31 – Introduction of Megan
1:46 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Jon Ireland)
2:17 – Megan’s background
5:51 – Saddleback’s multi site context and Megan’s role at Saddleback
9:30 – Why Megan left junior high ministry for multi site ministry.
12:50 – The diversity of campuses at Saddleback
15:57 – Saddleback’s model and how that works in its overseas campuses
20:05 – Span of care and org charts
22:24 – Dotted and solid lines
24:25 – How Megan gets resourced for her role.
29:06 – Multisite “pro tips”
30:31 – Lightning Round
36:55 – Final thoughts from Megan’s interview
38:58 - Credits
HOW TO CONNECT:
Megbagnall (IG, FB, Twitter)
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
EPISODE 22 (Zac Workun)
On today’s episode we’re interviewing Zac Workun. Zac is a long time youth pastor. He currently serves as Associate Pastor of Youth Ministries at Southern Hills Baptist Church Tulsa, OK. He’s an author, blogger, podcaster and co-founder of Youth Ministry Booster.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:
https://www.htdt.org/podcast/zacworkun
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
1:36 – Introduction of Randy
2:02 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (John Simmons)
3:55 – Zac’s personal background
6:27 – What is Youth Ministry Booster?
7:51 – What prompted the start of YMB?
12:00 – What’s going on right now at YMB?
16:35 – How does Zac juggle full time student ministry at a church and his YMB role?
20:42 – The benefit of building relationships via YMB
22:18 – Do youth pastors make the best campus pastors?
23:30 – Finding mentors and partners in ministry to learn from
26:34 – How to get in touch with Zac and YMB
27:22 – Youth Ministry Booster podcast
27:57 – Youth Ministry Booster Soul Care – a MUST!
28:41 – Lightning Round
38:09 – Final thoughts from Zac’s interview
39:44 - Credits
HOW TO CONNECT:
Youthministrybooster.com
Ministry Booster – Twitter
Youth Ministry Booster – Instagram
zac@youthministrybooster.com
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
EPISODE 21 (Randy Davis)
On today’s episode we’re interviewing Randy Davis. Randy is the Executive Director and CEO of the National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM). The Network began back in 1981 as an organization dedicated to helping youth workers cooperate to evangelize and disciple students
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:
https://www.htdt.org/podcast/randydavis
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
1:32 – Introduction of Randy
1:15 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Chase Depew)
2:28 – Randy’s personal background
3:18 – Randy’s ministry background and start with NNYM
9:33 – Vision and values of NNYM
12:23 – What are Networks around the country doing together?
15:07 – What is the next step for a youth worker looking for community?
17:38 – Lightning Round
20:24 – How to connect with Randy and/or NNYM
22:37 – Final thoughts from Randy’s interview
24:04 - Credits
HOW TO CONNECT:
youthworkers.net
rdavis@nnym.org
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
EPISODE 20 (Josh Griffin)
On today’s episode we’re interviewing Josh Griffin. Josh is one of the leading voices in youth ministry today with over 20 years experience in the trenches. He is a youth pastor, author, speaker, and co-founder of Download Youth Ministry.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:
https://www.htdt.org/podcast/joshgriffin
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
1:45 – Introduction of Josh
2:03 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (David Grant)
2:40 – How we connected with Josh
3:20 – Youth Leader Summit background
5:50 – Stay in youth ministry for the long haul
6:25 – Josh’s background
9:25 – What’s the “pathway” to becoming a great guest speaker?
10:00 – Ministry isn’t always “roses”
12:12 – Josh leaves Saddleback Church
14:26 – Beginnings of Download Youth Ministry
15:38 – Youth Ministry as a legit “profession”
18:20 – DYM acquires YS
21:50 – The entrepreneurial side of youth ministry
25:48 – National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training
30:51 – What’s up with DYM100?
33:09 – Will Josh ever go back to serving as a Youth Pastor?
37:47 – Download Youth Ministry podcast
38:53 – Lightning Round
49:03 – Final thoughts from Josh’s interview
50:28 - Credits
HOW TO CONNECT:
www.downloadyouthministry.com
More Than Dodgeball – YouTube Channel
Josh N Doug – Facebook
YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:
www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com
The Fringe Youth Worker
Controlled Chaos
Why We Stayed
Multi Multi
Youth Ministry United
How’d They Do That?
Next Level Youth Ministry
In this episode, we sat down with John Simmons. John is a student pastor at Rush Creek Church
In this episode, we sat down with Ben Hixson. Ben is an associate pastor at Woodside Bible Church
In this episode, we sat down with Ben Hixson. Ben is an associate pastor at Woodside Bible Church
In this episode, we sat down with Hyo Sil Siegel. Hyo is the Family Pastor at Liquid Church.
In this episode, we sat down with Hyo Sil Siegel. Hyo is the Family Pastor at Liquid Church.
In this episode, we sat down with Justin Herman. Justin runs the Controlled Chaos Podcast.
EPISODE 19 (Mark Oestreicher)
In this episode, we sat down with Mark Oestreicher. Marko has been involved in church ministry his whole life, particularly with students and youth workers. He has had a broad experience working in churches in roles ranging from Junior High Pastor to Executive Pastor.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:
https://www.htdt.org/podcast/marko
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:48 – Introduction of Marko
1:03 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Travis Armstrong)
2:09 – Marko’s back-story
4:14 – Marko’s choice to remain in student ministry for so many years
8:03 – How Marko’s volunteer role at his local church meshes with the full time staff person
11:31 – What is the Youth Cartel?
15:16 – The fruit of YC coaching. How to convince your boss to fund your coaching
20:03 – Where has student ministry come and where is it going over the last/next 10-20 years?
30:28 – Ministry advice: how to maintain focus and keep from being complacent.
35:02 – Where should a student ministry rookie begin?
40:38 – Lightning Round
44:54 – Connecting with Marko
45:54 – Final thoughts from Marko’s interview
46:30 - Credits
RESOURCES:
4 Views on Talking to Teenagers About Sex
HOW TO CONNECT:
www.theyouthcartel.com
Marko’s Twitter: Marko’s Beard
Marko’s Instagram: Whyismarko
EPISODE 18 Part 2 (Jim Burns)
In this episode, we sat down with Jim Burns. Jim is a marriage and family expert and the President of a ministry called, HomeWord.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/jimburns2
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:27 – Recap from Part 1 of our interview with Jim
1:13 – How do we safeguard children from potential dangers of having a parent in ministry?
4:50 – How to help children remain excited about ministry when they are at church so much
10:00 – How to make “deposits” into the life of your child.
11:40 – What to do when our child is “that kid” in ministry that doesn’t want to be there.
14:48 – How to handle having a “troubled child” and explaining that to your senior pastor?
18:27 – What does it mean to have an “empowered child?”
22:56 – How do we disciple our own children?
29:40 – Final thoughts from Jim’s interview
30:18 - Credits
RESOURCES:
“Doing Life With Your Adult Children” by Jim Burns
“Competent Parenting” by Jim Burns
“Faith Conversations” by Jim Burns
HOW TO CONNECT:
· www.homeword.com
EPISODE 18 (Jim Burns)
In this episode, we sat down with Jim Burns. Jim is a marriage and family expert and the President of a ministry called, HomeWord.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/jimburns
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:27 – Introduction of Jim Burns
1:04 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Danny Freed)
1:30 – Jim’s back-story
4:18 – HomeWord ministry background and values
6:00 – Creating strong marriages when you work in ministry
9:35 – Alignment between ministry and marriage
14:20 – Jim’s “Come to Jesus” moment with his wife (non-negotiables)
21:12 – How to avoid unhealthy places in marriage?
25:00 – How to respect and involve a spouse that’s not in ministry with you?
30:27 – Final thoughts from Jim’s interview
31:07 - Credits
EPISODE 17 (Kadi Cole)
IIn this episode, we sat down with Kadi Cole. Kadi is a ministry coach, writer, speaker and leadership consultant. Her real passion has always been serving the community by working with leaders to increase their effectiveness in whatever role of influence they have been given.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/kadicole
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:58 – Introduction of Kadi Cole
1:24 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Austin Walker)
1:45 – Kadi’s back-story
4:20 – The best job Kadi’s ever had
5:33 – Kadi’s inspiration for her work on developing female leaders
11:33 – Kadi’s concept of “sticky floors”
13:21 – What churches can do to help women in leadership positions
18:38 – How churches can shift their cultures to include women in ministry
22:02 – Kadi’s women role models and how that help shape her
26:30 – Advice to women in ministry seeking leadership roles and mentoring
30:05 – What coaching cohorts can offer women in leadership roles within the church
33:25 – Examples of supporting women on our student ministry teams
39:47 – Lightning Round
42:48 – Kadi’s new book, Developing Female Leaders
43:54 – Connecting with Kadi
45:07 – Promotion: Youth Leader Summit
46:01 – Final thoughts from Kadi’s interview
47:27 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT Kadi:
Kadi’s book: www.developingfemaleleadersbook.com
Kadi’s website: www.kadicole.com
Kadi’s social media: @kadicole
Ministrychick.org
EPISODE 16 (Jon Stem)
In this episode, we sat down with Jon Stem. Jon is a full-time youth pastor and fitness enthusiast with a passion for helping others get in their best shape.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/jonstem
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:57 – Introduction of Jon Stem
1:30 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Kent Bjurstrom)
1:58 – Jon’s back-story
8:21 – How & why Jon started For The Win Fitness
12:49 – American Ninja Warrior
19:30 – The right and wrong of physical fitness
25:08 – Jon’s involvement with the DYM “Youth Pastor Diet”
35:17 – Exercise as part of a holistic approach to ministry
41:33 – Lightning Round
47:05 – Connecting with Jon
48:37 – Final thoughts from Jon’s interview
50:05 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT JONATHAN:
@jonstem – social media (FB & IG)
ftwfitness.com – For The Win Fitness
RESOURCES MENTIONED
EPISODE 15 (Christopher Heuertz)
In this episode, we sat down with Chris Heuertz. Chris is an author, speaker and Enneagram coach. Most notably he is the author of the book, The Sacred Enneagram, which we discuss in this podcast episode.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/christopher-heuertz-Part2
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:03- Part 2 of the interview with Chris Heuertz
01:10- How you can harness the power of the Enneagram for longevity in ministry
2:46- Contemplative practices and the Enneagram
3:20- How can knowing your enneagram help with communication
4:24- Hornevian Groups
5:06- Harmonics Groups and De-escalation tactics
5:55- Real time example of conflict resolution
8:25- Enneagram and mentoring
9:52- Lightening Round
11:55- Connect with Chris and hear what’s up next
13:35- Closing thoughts
14:33- Credits
HOW TO CONTACT JONATHAN:
http://chrisheuertz.com/contact/
RESOURCES MENTIONED
EPISODE 15 (Christopher Heuertz)
In this episode, we sat down with Chris Heuertz. Chris is an author, speaker and Enneagram coach. Most notably he is the author of the book, The Sacred Enneagram, which we discuss in this podcast episode.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/christopher-heuertz
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:50- Youth Ministry Shout Out (Diane Hidey)
01:35- Introduction and personal background of Chris Heuertz
03:35- Phileena’s New Book- Mindful Silence
04:20- Brief overview of the Enneagram Test
07:50- 9 Types Explained
08:39- Type 1
09:33- Type 2
10:28- Type 3
11:45- Type 4
12:53- Type 5
13:52- Type 6
14:32- Type 7
15:28- Type 8
16:22- Type 9
17:20- Three Centers of the Enneagram
18:59- Body Center
19:01- Heart Center
19:09- Head Center
20:25- Chris Heuertz’s Enneagram Type
22:31- Enneagram Prison Type
23:50- Learn more about the Enneagram
25:25- The Sacred Enneagram
25:38- Credits
HOW TO CONTACT JONATHAN:
http://chrisheuertz.com/contact/
RESOURCES MENTIONED
In this episode, we sat down with Katie Edwards. Katie is the middle school pastor at Saddleback Church.
EPISODE 13 (Danny Ray)
In this episode, we sat down with Danny Ray. Danny is an illusionist, speaker, writer and communicator of the Gospel.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/dannyray
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:30 – Introduction of Danny Ray
0:44 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Travis Deans)
1:40 – Danny’s back-story
2:34 – The difference between magic and illusions.
3:35 – Where did the passion for doing illusions come from?
9:01 – How do you combined doing illusions and sharing the gospel?
10:48 – A typical performance that includes illusions and the gospel
17:10 – What are the most interesting venues & people you’ve performed in front of?
19:57 – An awkward ministry story
21:38 – What words of encouragement would you give regarding using your giftedness?
23:48 – Lightning Round
27:15 – Connecting with Danny
28:05 – Final thoughts from Danny’s interview
29:45 – Future episodes
30:18 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT JONATHAN:
nowaydannyray.com
RESOURCES MENTIONED
EPISODE 12 (Jonathan McKee)
In this episode, we sat down with Jonathan McKee. Jonathan is a speaker, writer and youth ministry veteran, who curates the popular free resource website, TheSource4YM.com.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/jonathanmckee
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:30 – Introduction of Jonathan McKee
0:49 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Dan Istvanik)
1:25 – Jonathan’s back-story
5:01 – Launching TheSource4YM.com
14:40 – Other resources offered on the webpage
21:00 – Who provides all of the resources and content?
25:41 – What has changed in youth ministry over the past 10-15 year and where is youth ministry headed?
32:12 – What big struggles are youth workers facing today?
39:20 – How to use the “six types of students” tool from the book Connect to build a healthy ministry.
43:08 – Lighting Round
47:52 – Connecting with Jonathan
51:03 – Final thoughts from Jonathan’s interview
52:55 – Future episodes
53:33 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT JONATHAN:
www.TheSource4YM.com
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Blue Letter Bible app
Connect by Jonathan McKee
The Guy’s Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone In Your Pocket by Jonathan KcKee
The Guy’s To Four Battles Every Guy Will Face by Jonathan KcKee
EPISODE 11 (Jonathan Malm)
In this episode, we sat down with Jonathan Malm. Jonathan is a blogger, innovator, and creator of the popular website, churchstagedesignideas.com.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/jonathanmalm
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:47 – Introduction of Jonathan Malm
01:00 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Kelsie Morgan)
1:40 – Jonathan’s back-story
3:30 – Why stage design?
8:04 – Why does stage design matter to student ministry?
10:40 – Principles of stage design to keep in mind
12:15 – Using color and lighting
15:26 – Limitations are the “key to creativity”
19:01 – Is buying “more expensive toys” the answer?
19:38 – The biggest trends in church stage design
22:13 – Things you shouldn’t do in church stage design
23:30 – Church stage design hacks
25:30 – More about Sunday Social
28:22 – Building engagement through social media
30:30 – Podcast sponsors
31:37 – Lighting Round
34:33 – Connecting with Jonathan
36:09 – Final thoughts from Jonathan’s interview
36:35 – Future episodes
37:13 – HTDT Podcast sponsors
37:25 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT JONATHAN:
@jonathanmalm - Instagram
churchstagedesignideas.com
sundaysocial.tv
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Unwelcome by Jonathan Malm
The Comeback Effect by Jonathan Malm
EPISODE 10 (Joe Crabb)
In this episode, we sat down with Joe Crabb. Joe is the Lead Student Pastor at Woodside Bible Church in Troy, Michigan. Joe oversees all-things student ministry at Woodside’s 14 campuses.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/joecrabb
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:35 – Introduction of Joe Crabb
00:50 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Jadner Lugo)
1:28 – Joe’s back-story
4:45 – How Multi Multi podcast and ministry at Woodside inform one another
8:23 – Woodside’s org chart and campus structure
15:06 – Collaboration across campuses
16:14 – Ups and downs of multi site student ministry
26:16 – Keeping yourself sharp and developing leadership
29:08 – Multi Multi podcast
35:01 – Multi Summit event (Joe and Woodside’s staff are key presenters)
38:54 – Podcast sponsors
40:02 – Lighting Round
44:03 – Connecting with Joe
45:31 – Final thoughts from Joe’s interview
46:45 – Future episodes
47:29 – HTDT Podcast sponsors
47:40 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT JOE CRABB:
Josephcrabb (Twitter, Instagram)
multimultipodcast@gmail.com
multimultipod (Twitter, Instagram)
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Patrick Lencioni (The Advantage, Death By Meeting, Five Dysfunctions of a Team)
Multi Multi podcast
Multi Summit – www.multisummit.org
EPISODE 0 (Season Two)
In this episode, we sat down to talk about what's coming up in season two and reflecting back on season one. Get a sneak peek on upcoming guests that will be featured this season and more.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:
https://www.htdt.org/podcast/seasontwo
CONTACT US:
Website: htdt.org
Instagram: @HTDTPodcast
EPISODE 9 (Nancy Beach)
In this episode, we sat down with Nancy Beach. Nancy is the former programming genius behind Willow Creek Community Church gatherings. She was at Willow from the very beginning, and shares what inspired her to use her gifts and leadership skills to create God-honoring services and gatherings.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/nancybeach
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:36 – Introduction of Nancy Beach
00:55 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Karl Romeus)
1:29 – Nancy’s back-story
3:58 – Passion for creative and production
7:40 – How “the arts” can be utilized in student ministry
10:07 – Creative process and team
12:40 – Care for your team and honoring God in the process
20:01 – Be careful of the “celebrity” mindset
21:15 – Creative brainstorming and getting out of a rut
28:30 – Worship gatherings 10+ years from now
35:45 – Nancy’s thoughts on women in ministry
42:40 – Podcast sponsors
43:47 – Lighting Round (and Nancy’s Enneagram #)
47:35 – Connecting with Nancy
48:30 – Final thoughts from Nancy
49:24 – Future episodes
50:08 – HTDT Podcast sponsors
50:18 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT NANY BEACH:
Webpage: www.nancylbeach.com
Twitter: @nancylbeach
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancybeach1
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Books: Gifted To Lead & An Hour On Sunday
EPISODE 8 (Richard Koch & Dave Eloe)
In this episode, we sat down with Dave Eloe and Richard Koch of Mission Hills Church in
Littleton, CO, to hear about an amazing outreach event called, The Big Halloween Party. This
middle school only event attracted over 1,500 students with an astonishing number of
salvations as a result. Learn what they do to plan, execute and follow up after this event.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/missionhills
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:25 – Introduction of Dave & Richard
1:00 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Tim Malone)
1:30 – Mission Hills Church and middle school staff background
4:15 – The Big Halloween Party overview
5:15 – History of The Big Halloween Party
7:01 – 10,000 Invitations and and building invite culture
9:35 – What The Big Halloween Party includes
11:55 – The planning process
14:30 – Volunteer planning
18:05 – Registration process
21:28 – Budgeting
24:28 – Sharing the gospel
28:37 – Follow up process
34:49 – Jared Hall’s gospel presentation
37:12 – The week after the big event
42:01 – Final thoughts from Brent & Lauren
42:54 – Future episodes
43:40 – HTDT Podcast sponsors
43:53 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT Carll Hooper & Sunday Cool:
https://www.missionhills.org
RESOURCES MENTIONED
https://bighalloweenparty.info
Jared Hall - http://jaredhall.com
SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 7 (April Diaz)
In this episode, we sat down with April Diaz to talk ministry health, coaching, and her unique podcast, The Global Fringe. April is a blogger, ministry coach, podcaster, and all around great person.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/aprildiaz
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:38 – Sunday Cool swag giveaway
1:15 – Intro of April Diaz
1:28 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Katie Edwards of Saddleback Church)
2:04 – April’s background info
5:20 – Leadership and wellness coaching
7:52 – Women in ministry and leadership roles
9:20 – Personal wellness in ministry
10:30 – April’s coaching ministry
11:12 – April’s Enneagram and a rabbit trail on Enneagram types
19:30 – The coaching needs of leaders
20:45 – Mastermind groups
24:30 – The journey of self-care
31:53 – HTDT Sponsors
33:01 – Lightning round with April
35:45 – “The Global Fringe” – April’s podcast on women and people of color
36:47 – Connecting with April on social media and the web (free resources)
37:30 – Closing thoughts
38:30 – Future episodes
39:14 – HTDT Podcast sponsors
39:25 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT APRIL DIAZ
· www.aprildiaz.com
· Intagram and Twitter: aprilldiaz
SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 6 (Carll Hooper)
In this episode, we sat down with Carll Hooper of Sunday Cool Apparel. Carll talks about the origins of Sunday Cool, what makes SC a unique apparel company, the creative process, and marketing of Sunday Cool.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/carllhooper
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:34 – Introduction of Carll Hooper
00:50 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Moses Uvere)
1:20 – Carll’s background
2:20 - Origins of Sunday Cool
3:20 – What keeps the concept of Sunday Cool going?
4:01 – Mission & values of Sunday Cool
4:55 – Distinctives of Sunday Cool
5:55 – What sets Sunday Cool apart from other apparel companies?
6:56 – Design process of Sunday Cool
7:38 – Horrible church and youth group names
9:12 – Putting a value on good design in ministry
11:36 – Sunday Cools staff team
12:28 – Why does the Sunday Cool staff wear tacky sweaters?
13:03 – Who are Sunday Cool clients?
13:47 – Creative marketing at Sunday Cool
15:04 – The Sunday Cool process – from placing an order to order delivery
16:53 – Who is Conservative Carll?
17:35 – HTDT Podcast sponsors
18:48 – Lightning round
19:27 – Bob Ross painting tribute
21:50 – Sunday Cool @ Conservative Carll at YS Conference in Nov.
23:16 – Final thoughts from Brent & Lauren
24:20 – Future episodes
25:08 – HTDT Podcast sponsors
25:20 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT Carll Hooper & Sunday Cool:
Carll_sweater
Social Media: @SundayCooltees
www.Sundaycool.com
YouTube: Sunday Cool Tees
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Conservative Carll YouTube videos – Sunday Cool Tees
Stuff You Can Use
Bob Ross
Youth Specialties – National Youth Workers Convention
SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 5 (Justin Herman)
In this episode, we sat down with veteran Jr. High Pastor, podcaster, and speaker, Justin Herman. Justin talked about his popular podcast, Controlled Chaos; his upcoming book by the same name; as well as staying healthy in youth ministry.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/justinherman
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:34 – Introduction of Justin Herman
00:49 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (John Simmons)
1:25 – Welcome Justin; Justin’s personal background
4:25 – Background of Controlled Chaos podcast
9:15 – Controlled Chaos youth worker resource
10:20 – Kurt Johnston & Justin Herman co-author, Controlled Chaos book
13:25 – Opportunity to win a free Controlled Chaos book autographed by Kurt & Justin
13:32 – Justin makes a church/ministry transition & talks about how to do it well/not well
17:50 – What Justin would do if he won the Power Ball lottery
21:00 – Making changes – hard or not hard?
23:48 – The connection between Jr High and High School youth pastors
29:43 – Maintaining balance isn’t good, it’s actually bad
33:55 – What will Justin share as a speaker at Multi Summit conference?
34:38 – HTDT Podcast sponsors
35:52 – Lighting Round questions
40:35 – Getting connected with Justin & Controlled Chaos
41:43 – Speaking at Youth Specialties Conference in Nov.
42:53 – Final thoughts from Brent & Lauren
43:28 – Future episodes
44:17 – HTDT Podcast sponsors
44:29 - Credits
HOW TO CONTACT Justin Herman & Controlled Chaos:
Blog: Controlledchaos.fun
Social media: @heyjustinhermin
Instagram: Controlled Chaos Podcast
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Central Christian College of the Bible
CIY – Christ In Youth
Controlled Chaos book release
Youth Specialties – National Youth Workers Conference
SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 4 (Doug Franklin)
In this episode, we sat down with former youth pastor and founder of LeaderTreks, Doug Franklin. Doug talks about his calling into youth ministry, and then his transition out of youth ministry to form LeaderTreks. We learn about the importance of developing student leaders, developing an intentional discipleship process, and much more.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/dougfranklin
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
00:35 – Introduction of Doug Franklin
00:55 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Daniel Giddings)
1:29 – Doug’s background
2:59 – The “magical line” for recruiting great small group leaders
6:42 – Transition from full time youth ministry to starting LeaderTreks
13:31 – Helping students take ownership in ministry
15:50 – Practical tips for developing student leadership teams
18:10 – LeaderTreks’ intentional discipleship model
25:33 – Types of training the LeaderTreks offers
26:53 – Refuel Retreats
31:33 – What’s coming up next for Doug & LeaderTreks?
33:48 – Doug @ Youth Specialties (2018)
34:50 – Sponsors
36:04 – Lightning Round w/ Doug
HOW TO CONTACT DOUG FRANKLIN & LEADERTREKS:
· www.Leadertreks.org
· Facebook: Doug Franklin
· Instagram: @DougFranklinlt
RESOURCES MENTIONED
· Refuel Retreats
· Lessons on the Go
· Thrill of Hope
· “Prodigal” a D-Now series
· Walt Meuller - https://cpyu.org
SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 3 (Chad Higgins)
In this episode, we sat down with youth pastor and co-founder of Youth Ministry Booster, Chad Higgins. Chad talks about the concept behind YM Boosters, coaching in youth ministry, staying balanced/healthy as a youth pastor, and much more.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/chadhiggins
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
0:42 – Special Giveaway: First five listens who contact us via the HTDT website will receive a free copy of Mark DeVries’ book, Sustainable Youth Ministry (see Episode 2).
1:20 – Introduction of our guest, Chad Higgins
1:38 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Todd Pearage)
2:12 – Chad’s personal background
6:36 – Youth Ministry Booster history and structure
10:32 – Youth Ministry Booster vision and mission
16:27 – Who are the Youth Ministry Booster members, and what are their needs?
21:40 – MasterMind Coaching through Youth Ministry Boosters
22:35 – YM Booster introduces Intensive Coaching – youth workers diving deep for six weeks on specific topics that will help youth workers grow in their craft.
26:20 – Soul Care opportunities and coaching
31:35 – Preventing burn out in youth ministry
35:54 – What’s coming up next for Chad and YM Boosters?
39:15 – HTDT Sponsors
40:28 – Lightning Round w/ Chad
47:38 – Contacting Chad and YM Booster
HOW TO CONTACT CHAD HIGGINS & YOUTH MINISTRY BOOSTER:
Webpage: Youthministrybooster.com
Twitter: @MinistryBooster
Facebook: Chad Higgins
Instagram: @ChadHiggins
Email: chad@youthministrybooster.com
RESOURCES MENTIONED
· When God Is Silent by Barbara Brown Taylor (also check out her YouTube videos)
SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 2 (Mark DeVries)
In this episode, we sat down with author, innovator, and 30-year youth ministry veteran, Mark DeVries, The President of Ministry Architects. Mark discusses the future of youth ministry, the importance of building sustainable systems & processes in ministry, as well as why we should build “balcony time” into our routine in order to stay healthy and maintain longevity in ministry.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/markdevries
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
1:00 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (Heather Flies)
1:50 – Intro about Mark
6:00 – The seasons of Mark’s ministry years
13:30 – Mark talks about his book, Sustainable Youth Ministry
20:45 – Mark talks about how youth pastors create systems & structures in youth ministry
23:40 – Mark offers you $100 if his volunteer recruiting process doesn’t work for you
24:57 – A bit about “architecture and atmosphere” in building a youth ministry
28:02 – A bit about “balcony time” as a way of working on your ministry not in your ministry
37:05 – Where is youth ministry in America headed over the next 5-10 years?
41:55 – How do youth ministers stay encouraged in ministry?
46:15 – Lightning Round with Mark
49:55 – How to get in contact with Mark
HOW TO CONTACT MARK DEVRIES & MINSITRY ARCHITECTS:
· Email: mark@minsitryarchitects.com
· Ministry Architects – www.ministryarchitects.com
· Ministry Incubators – www.ministryincubators.com
RESOURCES MENTIONED
· Fuller Youth Institute – www.fulleryouthinstitute.org
· Sticky Faith by Kara Powell
· Growing Young by Kara Powell
· The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard Rohr
MARK’S BOOKS
· Sustainable Youth Ministry
· Family-Based Youth Ministry
· Before You Hire A Youth Pastor: A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding the Right Fit
· Youth Leader Training on the Go
· Building Your Volunteer Team
SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 1 (KENNY & ELLE CAMPBELL)
In this episode, we sat down with Kenny & Elle Campbell of Stuff You Can Use and Grow Curriculum. Kenny & Elle discussed their ministry transitions, creating youth ministry resources, how to maintain a creative edge, and soon-to-be released resources. Listeners will get a sneak peak into how SYCU got started and the struggles Kenny & Elle faced as they attempted to scale their growing business.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/kennyandelle
WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?
2:20 Personal background
5:10 Ministry transitions & creation of Stuff You Can Use
12:00 A look behind the curtain of the success of Stuff You Can Use
15:50 Launching Grow Curriculum
18:45 The difference between a start-up resource company and a full-fledged business
21:40 Working with your spouse
22:43 Learn Kenny & Elle’s Enneagram personality type
23:20 What to do when you’re stuck in a creative rut
26:11 Kenny learns to fly a plane
27:30 What a typical day looks like for Kenny & Elle (Kenny’s Man Cave is freezing cold)
32:25 Elle talks about being a woman in ministry
36:10 The top non-negotiable topics every youth worker should teach on each year
41:20 How to care for and recruit volunteers
46:00 Limited budget? Here’s what you should prioritize.
50:39 What’s next for Kenny & Elle?
54:00 Podcast sponsors
55:20 Lightning Round: Learn what Kenny & Elle drink at Starbucks, what they’re watching on Netflix, who influences them, and what advice they would give to their younger selves.
HOW TO CONTACT KENNY & ELLE / STUFF YOU CAN USE & GROW CURRICULUM:
· @stuffyoucanuse – Instagram and Facebook
RESOURCES MENTIONED
· www.stuffyoucanuse.org – resource website
· www.growcurriculum.org – curriculum website
· www.growcurriculum.org/meeting (annual strategy board)
· www.growcurriculum.org/kids-ministry-curriculum
· Grow Con: The Grow Your Ministry Online Conference – coming in January 2019
· Smart Passive Income by Pat Flynn (podcast)
SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 0 (Brent & Lauren)
In this episode, Brent & Lauren introduce themselves, state the purpose of the podcast, and provide the inspiration for staring it in the first place. In addition, they subject themselves to the “Lightning Round” – asking four questions to each other that they will ask all future guests.
VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://www.htdt.org/podcast/episodezero
HOW TO CONTACT Brent Squires & Lauren Gibeault:
· hello@htdt.org
· www.bayareacc.org/students
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
· Sacred Enneagram = www.biblegateway.com/blog/2017/09/the-sacred-enneagram-an-interview-with-christopher-l-heuertz