The PYP: Recent Episodes
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The PYP(Practical Youth Pastor) is a place where real world youth leaders can get anecdotes and answers to the how to's of youth ministry.
Chris and Steve are back again for the second part of our church hurt series. This time we're talking about how to prepare your youth to be hurt by others and how to train them to to be peace makers.
Chris and Steve talk through what Church Hurt is and what it isn't with special guest Ian.
Chris and Steve are joined by CFC Youth Ian to answer a listeners question about kids who leave your church.
Chris and Steve are back continuing their discussion about youth who hop from youth group to youth group and never really commit to one church family.
In this episode Chris and Steve talk about how to deal with youth who migrate from church to church.
Chris and Steve are discussing with Jordan and Joel if its important to teach on a liturgical calendar.
Today Chris and Steve/Scott are joined by family pastor Joel Smith and MS director Jordan Lear to talk about the recent news article about a local youth pastor who gave out stickers to his youth which said "I love hot youth pastors". We comment and critique the situation.
In this bonus episode Chris and Steve dig deeper in to Dave Jorg's ministry, story and insights into partnering with local christian private schools to get insights and provide help to teachers for ministering to youth.
In this episode we talk about when to know when you're out of your depth and how to find a specialist to recommend to your youth parents.
Chris and Steve are joined again by Dave to go little deeper into the how to's in a counseling situation with a kid and parents.
In this episode Chris and Steve are joined by youth pastor David Jorg to talk about what you do when a kid needs deeper counseling. How do you initiate the process and what to do if you realize you are out of your depth.
Chris and Steve are back closing out the final episode of series 17 with some brief words on what to do if you see the exit sign drawing near and sense your need to leave your church.
Chris and Steve are back for episode 2 to talk about practical ways to talk about your issues with another staff person.
Chris and Steve are back talking about what you do if someone starts moving into your lane at the church.
Chris and Steve are back in the studio to talk about how to minister to Preachers/staff kids.
If you want us to talk about a particular topic shoot us an email at ThePracticalYouthPastor@gmail.com
In this final episode we hit Jeremy with some final questions and get to know him better.
Find Jeremy at RETHINK315.com
Chris and Steve are back with Jeremy Smith to discuss integrating Apologetics into our youth programs in an effective way.
Look up Jeremy at RETHINK315.com
Today Chris and Steve will be joined by Jeremy Smith. Jeremy is a communicator and assimilator of everything Apologetic. He is the founder and director of Rethink315. His ministry connects youth groups, families, churches etc.. to effective tools for Gospel ministry in the area of apologetics. While he himself is an excellent speaker, Jeremy and his team works with all kinds of people to bring to light the reality of the Gospel in a winsome, honest way. If you'd like to contact Jeremy look him up at RETHINK315.com.
Chris and Steve are back for a new season of the PYP!
We're joined with special guest Reverend Adam Coppock who has over 10 years of youth ministry experience.
Final episode for 2021!!
Chris and Steve discuss in their final episode of 2021 what makes a great parent volunteer and how to assimilate them to the team.
Chris and Steve are back for their final episode in 2021.
THey are discussing what they wish a parent knew or realized before they decided to drop off their kid to youth group.
Chris & Steve are joined again by Young Life pastor Cody Bell to discuss what is Younglife and how can churches partner with them in a healthy way.
Chris & Steve are joined by Young Life pastor Cody Bell to discuss what is Younglife and how can churches partner with them in a healthy way.
Chris and Steve are joined by Dr/Rev John Miller. John has 53 years of ministry experience and a wealth of knowledge to offer the next generation of youth pastors. We're continuing our discussion on the presence in the midst of pain. This episode we talk through practical ways to keep from being sucked into the pain tornado.
Chris and Steve discuss the sober topic of Pain. How to be present in your youth's pain. This episode unearths some of the major points of pain in a kids life that a youth pastor may face.
Chris and Steve are back discussing the topic of how to address sexual topics in your one on one's.
Chris and Steve jump into the conversation about sex. How do you handle and engage kids struggling or embracing various sexual orientations and struggles? While this is not an exhaustive discussion covering every topic, it is a general discussion on how to engage Kids and parents and point them toward the gospel as the answer to our sexual woe's that entered the world at the fall.
Chris and Lindsey discuss the ins and outs of hiring, training, and setting expectations for interns.
Chris is back with the CFC girl interns to discuss the in's and outs of summer interning.
Chris is back, without the beloved Steve, with some of his summer interns to talk about the essentials of interning in a youth ministry summer program.
We discuss what the job is, how to gauge success, how to make the most of the experience, and How to get your church on board with an intern program.
Chris and Steve are back again with special guests Kyle and Alex to continue the discussion on how sports and church can coexist.
Chris and Steve discuss the pros and cons of youth in sports. Are they a good or bad thing? and How to engage kids who are neck deep in sports.
Chris and Steve are back with special guest John stone to discuss the most impactful books and resources in our lives and ministries.
Chris and Steve talk about how important it is for youth pastors to have someone in their lives that can disciple them.
Chris and Steve talk about the value and need of seminary in the career of a youth pastor.
Back with Chris, Steve, and Friends talking about how important is it for youth pastors to have a personal quiet time with Jesus.
Chris, Steve and friends are back talking about what does a good day of rest look like?
Back in the studio is the whole crew; Chris, Steve, Kyle, & Lindsey talking about what a normal work week in Youth ministry looks like.
We're back with Wes Andrews asking the question: Does a youth ministry have to be doing outreach to be healthy?
In this episode we talk with Wes Andrews on the topic of do numbers make or break a healthy Church?
IN this episode we talk about how to effectively, and consistently communicate with parents. How to handle a parent info meeting and how to use tech to communicate effectively.
In this episode we talk about how to develop a vision that moves your ministry toward its mission.
In this episode we discuss and brainstorm ideas for recruiting, vetting, training, and keeping good volunteers for your youth ministry.
Our Final episode with special guest Lindsey.
We offer examples and advice for setting boundaries in your new ministry position.
Continuing our conversation with Lindsey, we offer advice on finding mentors in your new position.
This episode continues our conversation with Lindsey and offers advice for making new connections in your new congregation.
Whats it like to move to a new town to enter into a new Youth Ministry?
This series will help to give you tips on entering a new ministry chapter in your life in a new location.