Youth Ministry LAB: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Youth Ministry Lab. A podcast dedicated to exploring new youth ministry ideas and pioneering where no one else is going.
CIY’s Caleb Deroin breaks down creative programming and steps he takes when planning a CIY event.
Check out CIY’s Digital Camp Experience
https://new.ciy.com/at
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Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Sam breaks down 5 things you should be thinking on during this weird and stressful time.
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DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
21: JOSH GRIFFIN innovating in your context
Part 1 of our Season 2 Launch. Josh Griffin breaks down innovative ideas for your context and a lady does yoga on a window
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Youth Works - www.youthworks.com
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Part 2 of our Season 2 Launch. Zac breaks down spiritual innovation for leadership and we also come up with terrible invention ideas.
SPONSORS
Youth Works - www.youthworks.com
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Part 1 of our Season 2 Launch. We get to hear the amazing voice of our good friend Allison which is worth the listen on it’s own.
SPONSORS
Youth Works - www.youthworks.com
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Sam and Anthony breakdown a ton of tips and tricks for improving your speaking chops.
Product Placement
Improving Your Stage Presence DYM Leader Library
https://bit.ly/2OLrhWo
SPONSORS
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Sam and Anthony breakdown over 15 small group hacks to make small groups win.
COME SEE US LIVE
YM LAB LIVE @NYWC2019 https://bit.ly/2BJpDP1
SPONSORS
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
16: Announcement Videos w/Jeremy Poland
Sam and Anthony read some awkward youth worker stories and Sam is joined by Jeremy Poland to break down how to make announcement videos worth watching.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Improv Announcements - https://bit.ly/36UMrcH
COME SEE US LIVE
YM LAB LIVE @NYWC2019 https://bit.ly/2BJpDP1
SPONSORS
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Sam is alone in the lab so he breaks down how to be more creative and innovative.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Lumberjack Night https://bit.ly/31SO8Ui
COME SEE US LIVE
YM LAB LIVE @NYWC2019 https://bit.ly/2BJpDP1
SPONSORS
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Sam is joined by Grayson Bearden, a Tik Tok expert, in the lab where we break down how to do Tik Tok as a church and why you should start doing it with your youth group today.
CHECK OUT GRAYSON HERE ON TIK TOK
https://bit.ly/2N0Esld
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Sculptionary Halloween Edition https://bit.ly/2o1psLx
SPONSORS
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Anthony & Sam break down the stigma of youth workers with mental health. We talk through burnout, professional counseling, practical steps to starting a journey of health, and Sam opens up about what led him to a diagnosis of depression.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Download Youth Ministry University 201 https://bit.ly/35xp34o
SPONSORS
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Anthony and Sam are joined by David Miller from Slingshot Group and we get to breakdown what churches are looking for in a new hire and what you need to do the first 90 days of a new church.
Slingshot Group: https://bit.ly/2Iod1Al
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Time To Transition by Allison Williams https://bit.ly/2Irvb4u
SPONSORS
BRIGHT COAL CREATIVE- https://brightcoal.com
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Anthony and Sam are joined by David Wood as we break down how to make truly magical moments in your programming.
Book David by following this link: https://bit.ly/2ndnesb
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Magical Countdowns by David https://bit.ly/2o02B2s
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DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Anthony & Sam are joined by Frank Gil and Justin Knowles as we break down how to turn an adult space into a youth space effectively. If you have to make a different space yours every week or work at a church plant, this one is for you.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Justin’s Favorite Things - a bundle found on https://bit.ly/2lJgH7r
SPONSORS
BRIGHT COAL CREATIVE- https://brightcoal.com
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
Anthony & Sam have come back from their cryogenic chamber and are pumped for season 1.5 of YMLab. Get ready as we break down some awesome events, spill some tea, and talk about our summers.
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FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
In this episode we Greg Stier comes in the lab to teach us how to create a culture of evangelism and he also lays the arm wrestling smack down on another podcaster. We talk about 8-Bit worship and then we get Nsync.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
8 Bit Worship - https://bit.ly/2QbOrpj
RESOURCES TALK ABOUT
Dare2share - https://www.dare2share.org
Dare2share App - https://apple.co/1fLWZ1I
YS TICKET GIVEAWAY
Contest Details - https://ymlab.carrd.co
SPONSORS
BRIGHT COAL CREATIVE- https://brightcoal.com
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
In this episode we hang out in the Lab with Frank Gil from Fifteen Minutes With Frank and learn from his summer camp sign up hack and we break down how we’ve added to his formula.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Suns Out Buns Out - https://bit.ly/2JcvMZx
YS TICKET GIVEAWAY
Contest Details - https://ymlab.carrd.co
SPONSORS
BRIGHT COAL CREATIVE- https://brightcoal.com
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
In this episode we bring back a youth worker from the dead/Easter hangover, we talk through a tool that is a must have, and we break down what went right and what went wrong this Easter
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
YS TICKET GIVEAWAY
Contest Details - https://ymlab.carrd.co
SPONSORS
BRIGHT COAL CREATIVE- https://brightcoal.com
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
In this episode we reveal an awesome contest, talk about some killer comedy videos, and we learn and laugh with the Skit Guys.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
Skit Guys’ Videos: - https://skitguys.com
YS TICKET GIVEAWAY
Contest Details - https://ymlab.carrd.co
SPONSORS
BRIGHT COAL CREATIVE- https://brightcoal.com
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
In this episode we clone Frank, try out the Kawhi Laugh Challenge, talk about a game dropping next week, and we learn about a huge communication tool that will be a gamechanger for you.
Check out Ramon’s Graphic Designs
https://www.instagram.com/wknd_designs/
Check out the landing page platform we talk about
https://www.Carrd.co
SPONSORS
BRIGHT COAL CREATIVE- https://brightcoal.com
GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
In this episode Sam breaks down how he’s leveraging youtube with his high school ministry, we review a sermon series you should probably buy, and we play a game called “Tongue Testers” and you can play it too!
DYM RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
Kingdom Worker Series - https://bit.ly/2WXKFCa
SPONSORS
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GIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.org
DYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.com
FOLLOW US
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2D7Vh9T
MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
Anthony’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2D3m3An
Sam’s Resources - https://bit.ly/2UG4ekO
In this episode we break down what “branding” truly is with Josh Whiting from Bright Coal creative, Sam serenades Anthony with meows, and Anthony sneaks fart noises into the episode within the first 5 secs. That last one may not be ground breaking...
DYM RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
Jason Pearson’s DIY Kits - Click here for more info
BOOK THAT JOSH MENTIONED
Positioning For Professionals - Click here for more info
WHERE TO FIND JOSH
Brightcoal.com Facebook Instagram
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MORE ABOUT ANTHONY AND SAM
For more resources by Anthony Taylor Click Here
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
In this episode we break down our current favorite DYM resources, Sam talks about how one kid made him throw up, and Anthony drops some knowledge bombs on how to make your games more memorable.
DYM RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
17 Game Bundle https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/seventeen-game-bundle-of-vol-1
Pick A Planet Game https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/pick-a-planet-game
Welcome to Youth Ministry Lab. A podcast dedicated to exploring new ideas and pioneering where no one else is going. In this episode we introduce you to Anthony and Sam, and Sam explains why and how DYM Create transformed into YM Lab.
For more resources by Anthony Taylor
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=333
For more resources by Sam Pettersen
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=78
In this episode Sam breaks down how to turn good ideas into great ideas.
Books talked about in this episode:
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Idea Book by Fredrik Haren
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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Sam breaks down how to effectively pull off an “At the Movies” series. He talks through creative elements, stage design, promotion, and how to build the message content effectively.
Resources used in this episode:
Video Downloader
Life.Church At The Movies Graphic Kit
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
SPONSORS
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In this episode Sam talks about his best event this year and what could have been his worst but somehow it pulled a 180 through intentional planning.
Resources used in this episode:
Side Kick App
Fortnite Dance Party Intro
Instahack
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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DYM PODCAST NETWORK
In this episode we get more creative by breaking down the myth “creativity is a personality type” and we replace the word create with worship. Because all creatives are really worshipping.
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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In this episode we get creative by binge watching TV. It’s tough I know.
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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Ep. 017 Jamey Dickens on Speaking Onstage
In this episode, Jamey gives us some awesome tips to speaking onstage to students. We talk about the importance of an intro, what a successful talk looks like, and other awesome stuff.
To Learn more about Speaking To Students visit:
Speaking To Students
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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In this episode, Stuart Hall gives us insight on what leadership could look like in the next generation, how we can equip them to use their influence, and he breaks down his latest project: INFLUNSR
To Learn more about INFLUNSR and how you can unleash the next generation visit:
https://influnsr.co
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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In this episode, Sam breaks down some game changing updates in Instagram and some other creative uses with Instagram.
Here’s the Instagram Story Icon graphic resource Sam mentioned: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/videos-media
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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RETHINK GROUP AKA ORANGE
DYM PODCAST NETWORK
Ep. 014 HOW TO BE CREATIVE
In this episode, Sam explores 4 practical steps that demystify creativity and make it possible for anybody to be creative.
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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Ep. 013 USING SNAPCHAT CREATIVELY
In this episode Sam breaks down what snapchat is for, security measures he uses for it, how you can use it in your service, and the power of snapchat ads/geofilters.
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
SPONSORS
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In this episode, 9 brilliant minds give us some gold nuggets of wisdom when it comes to running games!
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
SPONSORS
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Ep. 011 GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR GAME HOST
In this episode, Nick Clason joins me and we break down how to run games more creatively and how to train up Game Host that can save any game.
Nick wrote this awesome blog on DYM that will give you 2 extra tips that we didn’t talk about!
For more resources by Nick Clason Click Here
Nick is the Student and Young Adults Pastor at Liberty Heights Church in Ohio. He is married to his high school sweetheart Amanda, and they have one son. He is also an avid football and basketball fan.
LISTENER PERKS! If you plan on taking students to the Student Leadership Conference July 9-11, we want to thank you for being out listener by giving you $20 off your student’s registration price. When you go to register use the code PODCAST20
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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In this episode, I break down some creative uses of Instagram. We talk about creating content grids, using carousel posts, why ephemeral stories are more effective than posts, and some amazing features in the Story function that will get your students engaged.
LISTENER PERKS! If you plan on taking students to the Student Leadership Conference July 9-11, we want to thank you for being out listener by giving you $20 off your student’s registration price. When you go to register use the code PODCAST20
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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In this episode Sam Pettersen and Jon Collins explore how “The Bible Project” came to be as well as how to read the bible more creatively.
Jonathan Collins’ Bio
Jon was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and is proud to call Portland home. He has been married for 11 years and has two boys.
Jon received a BA in Bible and Theology at Multnomah University. After working overseas in Christian ministry and then serving for a year as a Pastor, Jon stepped into the marketplace to explore digital communication. He started two digital communication companies and worked with clients ranging from Google and P&G to Silicon Valley start-ups and non-profits.
In 2009 Jon’s first company, Epipheo, introduced the business world to “explainer videos.” Jon has a long history of creating shareable videos that spread messages organically on the internet.
In early 2016 Jon ended his participation in former business ventures to work on The Bible Project full time. He is thrilled to be working on something so meaningful.
Jon’s Resources
The Bible Project
The Bible Project’s Instagram @thebibleproject
Email Jon at info@jointhebibleproject.com
LISTENER PERKS! If you plan on taking students to the Student Leadership Conference July 9-11, we want to thank you for being out listener by giving you $20 off your student’s registration price. When you go to register use the code PODCAST20
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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In this episode Sam Pettersen breaks down his process for telling people’s stories and setting up effective testimony shoots.
LISTENER PERKS! If you plan on taking students to the Student Leadership Conference July 9-11, we want to thank you for being out listener by giving you $20 off your student’s registration price. When you go to register use the code PODCAST20
FREE GIVEAWAY If you share any episode of DYM CREATE before April 20th, we will give you the Graduation Transition Pack for free. Make sure you tag us or DM us a screenshot of you sharing an episode.
PreProduction(4:10)
Build a reputation
Build a filter process
Communicate the process
Production(18:15)
Have your gear ready
Coach them
Look out for confusing phrases
Do a “sound check”
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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Ep. 007 Show Notes // Creating Curriculum with Andrew Larsen and Timothy Miller
In this episode Sam Pettersen breaks down his process for creating curriculum and then we bring Andrew Larsen and Timothy Miller from “The Morning After Ministry Show” to talk about how they collaborate and create curriculum together at two separate churches.
SAM’s PROCESS FOR CREATING CURRICULUM (2:00)
MAP IT OUT(2:00)
SPEAK IT OUT(8:45)
WRITE IT(10:10)
SPEAK IT OUT(11:30)
EDIT(15:00)
TIM AND ANDREW SHARE SOME TIPS FOR COLLABORATION(18:00
PROS and CONS to COLLABORATING(28:20)
TIMOTHY’S BIO
I love Jesus, my wife, all 5 of my children, and Andrew J Larsen. I'm stuck living where most of you vacation, and I go to Disney World way too much. Did I mention I like to party?
ANDREW’S BIO
After 15 years in student ministry, I was recently demoted to senior pastor. My friend Tim and I use DYM as an excuse to hang out during office hours and to fund our families' Disney addictions. My wife and I have 4 boys. No, we are not trying for a little girl.
ANDREW AND TIM’S RESOURCES
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THEIR DYM RESOURCES
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE MORNING AFTER MINISTRY SHOW
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
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In this episode Sam Pettersen and Ashley Bohinc break down why a middle school strategy needs to happen and all the complexities that come along with middle school brain development.
ASHLEY BOHINC’S BIO
Ashley Bohinc serves as the Director of Middle School Strategy at Orange, is the co-host of The Think Orange Podcast, and co-authored The Art of Group Talk. She’s worked with students in public education, athletic, and ministry settings since 2005. Ashley is most passionate about resourcing the local church, communicating onstage, developing leaders, working with students, and engaging in world missions. Additionally, she’s the USA Director of Carry 117, a ministry in Ethiopia which focuses on orphan prevention and family preservation by empowering women. In her downtime, you’ll find her watching Friends, cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers, traveling, reading, or on one of her Fairytale Friday Adventures.
ASHLEY’S RESOURCES
Follow Ashley on Instagram and Twitter @ashleybohinc
Follow the Rethink Youth Ministry Podcast by going to http://rethinkingym.com
For free resources from XP3 check out middleschoolphase.org
Email Ashley at abohinc@rethinkgroup.org
Orange Specialists
Brett Talley // btalley@rethinkgroup.org
Charlie Conder // cconder@rethinkgroup.org
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
In this episode Sam Pettersen and Justin Herman talk about how to create an 8th Grade Transition event where students feel valued and parents are given direction.
JUSTIN HERMAN’S BIO
Justin Herman is the Junior High Pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, Ca. Growing up with a single mom who put others before herself, and positive male role models within his community and church family, Justin developed a heart and passion for youth ministry focusing on fostering meaningful relationships with parents and students during one of the more challenging times of adolescents. He uses his experiences from his own adolescence to bring life and belonging to students. His motto in his ministry is “In JHM we want to see every student with a person who knows them and a place to belong”. Justin is passionate about reaching others for Jesus, growing their faith and helping them reach other people.
Justin and his wife Brittany have two sons, Beckett (3) and Cannon (1.5), live in Irvine and enjoy spending time together as a family, and also time alone (Brittany and Justin that is)
Justin’S RESOURCES
Justin’s DYM Author Page
Follow Justin on Instagram @heyjustinherman
Follow Controlled Chaos on Instagram @controlledchaospodcast
Click Here To check out the Controlled Chaos Podcast, a podcast for Junior High Ministry Workers
For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click Here
In this episode Sam Pettersen and Jill Meade talk about creating videos content and how to get started as an amateur.
JILL MEADE’S BIO
Jillian Meade grew up in the church television production world. Out of college she worked for a CBS affiliate in Kansas but "retired" from that world after having her first child. A few years later Jill started her freelance career by shooting cinematic weddings and then doing video projects for other clients. In 2006 Jill and her husband Sean started Stuck in the Middle, and she became the event technical director for events around the country from Florida to California and even as far as Vancouver Canada. Now Jill, has been making creative content and directing events for over 15 years. Jill has produced original programming for the Discovery Channel, music videos featuring Run DMC and Public Enemy, ministry content for Saddleback Church, Newspring Church and DYM. She is a storyteller who loves to see ideas come to life in a way that is emotive, engaging and epic. Jill lives in Southern California with her youth ministry loving husband Sean and their four amazing kids (ages 16, 14, 11, and 8).
MAKING KILLER VIDEOS
1.Learn to Keep It Simple
a.You don’t have to overproduce your videos
b.Protip: if you’re using your phone to to film for a widescreen, make sure your camera is in landscape mode.
2.Watch Others and Learn to Emulate What Works
a.Check out this church’s instagram for video inspiration! @zoechurchla
3.Pre-production will save you time and effort
a.Plan Your shots and locations
b.Have equipment ready; charge your batteries.
c.If you’re doing a testimony; meet with them before to work out their story.
EQUIPMENT LIST
●Cameras: start with your phone, move to a DSLR like the Canon Rebel T5 or the Panasonic G7
●Stabilized Camera: DJI OSMO
●Lighting: Newer Ring Light (light only, stand not included)
●Audio: Zoom H4N or ZH1 H1
RESOURCES WE TALKED ABOUT
WILL IT BURN GAME
JILL’S RESOURCES
Jill’s Vimeo Page
Jill’s DYM Author Page
Follow Jill on Instagram @jillinthemiddle
Follow Idea Works @ideaworksjillianmeade
In this episode Sam Pettersen busts the Creative Myth that creatives have to be original. Today we talk about how the most creative people are good at stealing great ideas and making them work in the best way possible. Sam then walks you through his crazy sunday and all the ideas that came together, the purpose behind each idea, and how he pulled off the programming.
A BAD THIEF
1.Steals copyrighted material
a.This could get you sued
2.Steals other church's creative resources without permission
A GOOD THIEF
1.Steals an idea(with permission) and makes it work in the context
a.When we don't make it work in our context; the product looks faulty even though the fault lies with us
2.Values the purpose over the product
a.We do the extra work in planning and budgeting resources/volunteers
IDEAS I STOLE
1.KIDSTUF from ORANGE // I turned it into Verified. A shared experience for parents and students about phones and social media
2.Impossible Shot // Turned into DIY Biathlon using posterboard "skis" and bow and arrow
a.Here's the Bow and Arrow Set We Used
b.Darren Delin's Impossible Shot Target
3.ONE NIGHT from Justin Knowles
a.One Night Opener by Justin Knowles
b.Glow Sticks We Used
c.Falling Plates Video by Cru
"THE ULTIMATE OPENER" FREEBIE:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8o8szg4fach7yf2/Ultimate%20%20Opener.zip?dl=0
In this episode Jeremy Poland, Creative Director of 4640 Students, gives us a crash course into Social Media and we talk about 9 creative ways to be better at reaching students.
Jeremy's Crash Course
oFollow Your Student's on Social Media
oLike their stuff and comment
oMake "Snapcode Posters" to put around your youth room
oOffer behind the scene freebies
oUse Stories to Entertain
oStudents aren't on social media to be informed
oPost when students are getting out of school
o8:30-9pm is when most students are on their phone
oPost photos of students
oPick the most interesting pictures
oTag Students; A person's favorite word is their name
oWhether they know it or not.
oHave someone run your stories during the service(Snapchat or Instagram)
oDon't post too much; students get frustrated with clicking through spam
oDon't post more than 5-6 times on your story per hour
oCreate a 3-way Balance in Content
o33% photos of students and their friends
o33% quotes from the message and scripture
o33% funny photos of games/funny moments/memes
oSet Up a Photo Share System for staff/volunteers/students
oiCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox
JEREMY'S RESOURCES
Follow 4640 Students on Instagram @4640gj
Follow Jeremy Poland on Instagram @jerchannel
Follow 4640 Students on Snapchat @fortysixforty
Click here to follow Church Social Media Managers on Facebook
Click here to check out North Point InsideOut on Instagram @npinsideout
Click here to check out Victory Youth on Instagram @vytulsa
DYM SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCES
Hipstergrams Winter Edition by Tim Wildsmith
Spring/Summer Geofilters for Snapchat by Sam Pettersen
In this episode Jonathan Malm, creator of churchstagedesignideas.com, unpacks 3 philosophies for stage design and how every youth pastor can get started today.
JONATHAN'S RESOURCES
Click here to find his personal website at http://www.jonathanmalm.com
Click here to find him on Instagram @jonthanmalm
Click here to explore stage designs on http://www.churchstagedesignideas.com
Click here to check out Jonathan's latest venture https://www.sundaysocial.tv
BOOKS BY JONATHAN Malm
The Hidden Option
Created For More: 30 Days To Seeing Your World In A New Way
Set the Stage: A Manifesto for Church Stage Design
Meet Sam Petterson, DYM Author, games and creative extraordinaire. The host of the DYM Create podcast.