https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright DYM Podcast Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5bcaa52a39066896f8d095f6a59e3b0d.jpghttps://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:24:29 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkDYM Podcast Networkjosh@downloadyouthministry.comHelping Youth Workers Keep Goingcleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-story-calling-and-the-heart-of-the-sherpas-episode-37--65668148
Momentum Ministry Partnershttps://buildmomentum.org
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Momentum Ministry Partnershttps://buildmomentum.org
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It’s a lively discussion, reminding us how old we are!
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It’s a lively discussion, reminding us how old we are!
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In this episode, Brock, Shannon and Steve talk about when to confront students. How do we strike a balance between calling them to higher things, yet not policing them all the time? How do we do so with grace, love and truth? Add in watching their lives unfold on social media, and the pressure we feel to defend our ministry reputation, and it becomes overwhelmingly difficult.

But what if we create an environment where confession is real? What if our default isn’t judgement but love? What if we are with them in the mess, what theologian Andrew Root calls “Place Sharing,” so they will see Jesus in us?

There’s no perfect way, but there is a better way. We are looking for it in this conversation.

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Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry by Andrew Roothttps://www.andrewroot.org/books/

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In this episode, Brock, Shannon and Steve talk about when to confront students. How do we strike a balance between calling them to higher things, yet not policing them all the time? How do we do so with grace, love and truth? Add in watching their lives unfold on social media, and the pressure we feel to defend our ministry reputation, and it becomes overwhelmingly difficult.

But what if we create an environment where confession is real? What if our default isn’t judgement but love? What if we are with them in the mess, what theologian Andrew Root calls “Place Sharing,” so they will see Jesus in us?

There’s no perfect way, but there is a better way. We are looking for it in this conversation.

Mentioned in this episode:
Revisiting Relational Youth Ministry by Andrew Roothttps://www.andrewroot.org/books/

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On this episode, Steve and Shannon talk about what students today might really be looking for. What does youth ministry offer that other places in their lives do not? And how do we create environments that provide the sense of belonging and transcendence that will keep them coming?

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On this episode, Steve and Shannon talk about what students today might really be looking for. What does youth ministry offer that other places in their lives do not? And how do we create environments that provide the sense of belonging and transcendence that will keep them coming?

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Two old friends talking shop, and reminiscing about the time we tried to fix the then-still -single Eric up with a date at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago.https://buildmomentum.org/

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Two old friends talking shop, and reminiscing about the time we tried to fix the then-still -single Eric up with a date at the Simply Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago.https://buildmomentum.org/

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Eric and Steve are also longtime friends from Eric's days as a youth pastor in Frederick, MD. In addition to endless hours spent hanging out, talking youth ministry, and praying together, Steve got to witness the origins of Eric's relationship with his wife, and Eric was there for the origin of the Youth Ministry Sherpas. 
Two "old" youth pastors talking shop, and inviting you into their conversation. We hope you are as encouraged as we were.
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Eric and Steve are also longtime friends from Eric's days as a youth pastor in Frederick, MD. In addition to endless hours spent hanging out, talking youth ministry, and praying together, Steve got to witness the origins of Eric's relationship with his wife, and Eric was there for the origin of the Youth Ministry Sherpas. 
Two "old" youth pastors talking shop, and inviting you into their conversation. We hope you are as encouraged as we were.
Give us a 5-star review on iTunes.
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Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2266cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soul-care-vs-chaos-episode-31--64323348The goal: To be able to tell students, “Watch me, and do as I do.”

Mentioned in this episode:

Lectio 365
https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectio-365/

Bible in One Year https://bibleinoneyear.org

Dallas Willard
Abraham Heschel
Disneyland

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Mentioned in this episode:

Lectio 365
https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectio-365/

Bible in One Year https://bibleinoneyear.org

Dallas Willard
Abraham Heschel
Disneyland

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Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2210cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/youth-ministry-in-the-anti-social-century-episode-30--64190200Shannon and Steve have a spirited conversation around how to leverage the trends of our current culture to provide community and friendship for students and parents in our churches.
Plus, for the first time, Steve and Shannon are at odds. Shannon is excited for the T-Swift vs. Eagles Super Bowl. Steve is thinking he might be anti-social and skip it.
Mentioned in this episode:
Derek Thompson
https://www.theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson/https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/
Jonathan Haidt
https://jonathanhaidt.com/https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book

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Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64190200Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:53:26 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkAccording to a recent cover story in The Atlantic entitled “The Anti-Social Century” (by Derek Thompson), we are living in a time when many of us would rather stay home and organize life around our online bubble than hang out with friends or...Shannon and Steve have a spirited conversation around how to leverage the trends of our current culture to provide community and friendship for students and parents in our churches.
Plus, for the first time, Steve and Shannon are at odds. Shannon is excited for the T-Swift vs. Eagles Super Bowl. Steve is thinking he might be anti-social and skip it.
Mentioned in this episode:
Derek Thompson
https://www.theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson/https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/
Jonathan Haidt
https://jonathanhaidt.com/https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book

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Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C]]>1868cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-your-community-is-burning-episode-29--63944389In the midst of a life-altering event like this, how do we function as youth pastors? What is our role? How do we balance the tension between protecting our own family’s well-being and sanity, and ministering to others? How do we help students understand that hard times do not diminish the power or presence of the Lord in their lives? How do we think about the future and our dreams of “returning to normal?”
These are the real questions Shannon has been forced to ask over the past month. Given the inevitability of trauma and tragedy in this world, they are the questions we will all need to ask at some point.
If you want to know how to help, email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com and we will connect you with a local ministry that could use your help.
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These are the real questions Shannon has been forced to ask over the past month. Given the inevitability of trauma and tragedy in this world, they are the questions we will all need to ask at some point.
If you want to know how to help, email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com and we will connect you with a local ministry that could use your help.
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But what if we persevere? What if we find ways to survive the past, thrive in the moment, and high five the future? 

On today’s episode, Brock and Steve talk about longevity in youth ministry. In a vulnerable and encouraging conversation, we talk about the things that almost drove us out, and how we found ways to commit to staying in it for the long haul. Brock has been a youth pastor for over 30 years at a variety of churches. Steve has been at his church for 25 years. What have we learned about sticking it out, and what did we gain on the other side?
This was the reason this show was created in the first place, and longevity has been a frequent topic of conversation, but it’s one we need to have again and again.
It was so good, we did it twice. That, and that fact that Steve was tired from a retreat and forgot to hit the record button.
Anyway, we truly hope this is helpful to someone who is discouraged and thinking of quitting.
Shannon’s community is still reeling from the California wildfires.  If you want to know how to help, email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com and we will connect you with a local ministry that could use your help.
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But what if we persevere? What if we find ways to survive the past, thrive in the moment, and high five the future? 

On today’s episode, Brock and Steve talk about longevity in youth ministry. In a vulnerable and encouraging conversation, we talk about the things that almost drove us out, and how we found ways to commit to staying in it for the long haul. Brock has been a youth pastor for over 30 years at a variety of churches. Steve has been at his church for 25 years. What have we learned about sticking it out, and what did we gain on the other side?
This was the reason this show was created in the first place, and longevity has been a frequent topic of conversation, but it’s one we need to have again and again.
It was so good, we did it twice. That, and that fact that Steve was tired from a retreat and forgot to hit the record button.
Anyway, we truly hope this is helpful to someone who is discouraged and thinking of quitting.
Shannon’s community is still reeling from the California wildfires.  If you want to know how to help, email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com and we will connect you with a local ministry that could use your help.
Give us a 5-star review on iTunes.
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By the way, we recorded this late in 2024, shortly after Shannon’s church nearly burned in a wildfire. Since then, things have gotten worse in Malibu and other areas near LA. If you want to know how to help, email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com and we will connect you with a local ministry that could use your help.

Mentioned in this show:
https://www.andrewroot.org/the-end-of-youth-ministry/

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By the way, we recorded this late in 2024, shortly after Shannon’s church nearly burned in a wildfire. Since then, things have gotten worse in Malibu and other areas near LA. If you want to know how to help, email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com and we will connect you with a local ministry that could use your help.

Mentioned in this show:
https://www.andrewroot.org/the-end-of-youth-ministry/

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Shannon is out with a sick kid, but Brock and Steve got together anyway to look back on 2024. What a time to be alive! Literally. I mean, Brock had a freaking heart attack last year! That rattles the emotions and priorities in one’s life, for sure. We are both grateful to be given another year of friendship and calling in youth ministry. 

Which brings us to 2025. What’s next for the church? What changes do we predict, prophecy and prognosticate coming down the pike for youth ministry this year? Our answers might surprise you. They are guaranteed to make you think. And hey, if we’re wrong, just stone us.
It’s our first show of 2025. We are glad you are with us, and we hereby resolve to be more consistent this year!

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Shannon is out with a sick kid, but Brock and Steve got together anyway to look back on 2024. What a time to be alive! Literally. I mean, Brock had a freaking heart attack last year! That rattles the emotions and priorities in one’s life, for sure. We are both grateful to be given another year of friendship and calling in youth ministry. 

Which brings us to 2025. What’s next for the church? What changes do we predict, prophecy and prognosticate coming down the pike for youth ministry this year? Our answers might surprise you. They are guaranteed to make you think. And hey, if we’re wrong, just stone us.
It’s our first show of 2025. We are glad you are with us, and we hereby resolve to be more consistent this year!

Give us a 5-star review on iTunes.
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>1835cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-helping-students-see-beyond-politics--62801854In this episode, Shannon and Steve talk about how to help students think beyond our own cultural time to what God is doing around the world. If the story of the world is the story of Jesus and his church, it’s our responsibility to elevate our thinking beyond American politics and disciple our students towards a better and bigger perspective. It’s challenging, convicting, nuanced, and might even get us into a little trouble. But hey, if that happens, we can just blame Brock for not being here to help us.

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We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62801854Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:07 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe election is finally over. Not only are we glad to no longer be receiving political spam texts, but we are also glad to never have to talk about politics ever again, right? Well, we know that’s not true. Which is why we are back to beat the dead...In this episode, Shannon and Steve talk about how to help students think beyond our own cultural time to what God is doing around the world. If the story of the world is the story of Jesus and his church, it’s our responsibility to elevate our thinking beyond American politics and disciple our students towards a better and bigger perspective. It’s challenging, convicting, nuanced, and might even get us into a little trouble. But hey, if that happens, we can just blame Brock for not being here to help us.

Give us a 5-star review on iTunes.
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2008cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-brock-s-heart-attack--62615419In this deeply personal and meaningful conversation, Brock shares his story of the heart attack and the impact this experience has had on him. For Shannon and Steve, it was a reminder of what’s really important in ministry (people) and how grateful we are for the chance to live into the calling God has given us. Plus, we were all grateful for the chance to record this episode at all.
Give us a 5-star review on iTunes.
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62615419Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThey say clarity comes in crisis. That seemed to prove true when our own Brock Morgan recently suffered a heart attack. At that moment, the things that matter most came clearly to mind, and it’s not surprising that, in addition to his wife and...In this deeply personal and meaningful conversation, Brock shares his story of the heart attack and the impact this experience has had on him. For Shannon and Steve, it was a reminder of what’s really important in ministry (people) and how grateful we are for the chance to live into the calling God has given us. Plus, we were all grateful for the chance to record this episode at all.
Give us a 5-star review on iTunes.
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2037cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-disruptive-youth-ministry--62442126
It's our first full-length episode in a while (dang day jobs), but we are back for a fun and fascinating conversation about the subversive role youth pastors can play in the lives of young people. In a time when it feels like the church is seeking certainty, status quo, and black and white answers, youth pastors can play the role of disruptors. By stirring the pot, asking hard questions, being vulnerable with our own doubts and thoughts -- we can move a generation of young people towards a more robust, fresh, vibrant faith that will outlast the times and provide genuine hope for a lifetime of following Jesus.
Students are not looking for easy answers; they are looking for real faith.
Youth ministry as agitation and disruption? Maybe that's why the three of us love it so much.

Give us a 5-star review on iTunes.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62442126Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkEpisode 23: Disruptive Youth Ministry It's our first full-length episode in a while (dang day jobs), but we are back for a fun and fascinating conversation about the subversive role youth pastors can play in the lives of young people. In a time when...
It's our first full-length episode in a while (dang day jobs), but we are back for a fun and fascinating conversation about the subversive role youth pastors can play in the lives of young people. In a time when it feels like the church is seeking certainty, status quo, and black and white answers, youth pastors can play the role of disruptors. By stirring the pot, asking hard questions, being vulnerable with our own doubts and thoughts -- we can move a generation of young people towards a more robust, fresh, vibrant faith that will outlast the times and provide genuine hope for a lifetime of following Jesus.
Students are not looking for easy answers; they are looking for real faith.
Youth ministry as agitation and disruption? Maybe that's why the three of us love it so much.

Give us a 5-star review on iTunes.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2306cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-21-3-things-to-tell-yourself-the-morning-after-youth-group--62106670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62106670Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:05:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...472cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-20-3-things-we-would-ask-in-a-job-interview--62106668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62106668Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast Network406cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-19-3-things-we-would-say-to-an-angry-parent--62106669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62106669Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:00:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...391cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-18-3-things-we-ve-bought-for-youth-group--62106667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62106667Sat, 28 Sep 2024 07:00:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...389cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-17-3-things-you-ll-never-do-again--62106671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62106671Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...484cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-16-3-things-to-say-to-your-church-accountant--62106666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62106666Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...432cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-15-3-things-we-should-do-before-any-retreat--62106665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62106665Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:55:28 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...493cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-14-three-things-most-people-believe-about-youth-pastors--61311941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61311941Mon, 16 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...466cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-13-three-things-that-make-a-great-volunteer--61311936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61311936Sun, 15 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...479cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-12-three-things-we-should-spend-less-time-on--61311942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61311942Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...511cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-11-three-worst-things-somebody-said-to-you--61311937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61311937Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...508cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-10-three-things-youth-pastors-should-stop-believing--61311939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61311939Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:00:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...518cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-9-three-things-we-should-do-before-we-go-home-after-youth-group--61311938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61311938Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...464cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-day-8-three-things-not-to-do-when-leading-a-small-group--61311940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61311940Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:05 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...422cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-7-three-songs-we-should-stop-singing--61265803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61265803Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...444cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-6-three-habits-every-youth-pastor-should-have--61265802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61265802Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...371cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-5-top-3-misconceptions-about-youth-ministry--61212439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61212439Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...376cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-4-three-things-youth-pastors-should-say-to-parents--61212434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61212434Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...278cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-play-3-three-things-youth-pastors-should-say-to-volunteers--61212327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61212327Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:00:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...250cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-triple-play-day-2-3-things-youth-pastors-should-stop-worrying-about--61212304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61212304Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:00:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon will take turns giving their answer to a Top 3 question in these short and fun...305cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-triple-play-day-1-3-things-youth-pastors-should-stop-saying-from-stage--61212222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61212222Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:00:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall, kicking things off with a crazy new series, the Sherpa Triple Play! For 21 straight days, Steve, Brock and Shannon are taking turns giving their answer to a "Top 3" Question in these short and fun...275cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-dark-hearts-cynical-spirits-bright-hopes--60417441That’s reality. Ministry is hard. There are times when we lack the optimism and heart we need to do it well. When those times hit, it’s good to have friends to debrief with instead of just Instagram to compare ourselves to.
Whether you are on top of the world or feeling like you’ve been in the desert for 40 days, we hope our vulnerable conversation gives you the same encouragement and hope it gave to us.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60417441Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:05:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s already June, and Brock, Shannon and Steve finally managed to get together to record our final episode of the spring season. The last few months have been tough for all of us, with plenty of personal and ministry things to deal with. That has...That’s reality. Ministry is hard. There are times when we lack the optimism and heart we need to do it well. When those times hit, it’s good to have friends to debrief with instead of just Instagram to compare ourselves to.
Whether you are on top of the world or feeling like you’ve been in the desert for 40 days, we hope our vulnerable conversation gives you the same encouragement and hope it gave to us.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2758cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-move-up-madness--59883691For youth pastors, navigating these changes is a big challenge. We have to communicate well, help people feel comfortable in their new setting, ensure nobody gets lost in the shuffle, and handle the calendar, often in a compressed period of time. All that, while dealing with our own emotions of seeing beloved students graduate. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting.
Multiply that by a billion if your own kids are graduating. Steve has lived it three times! (Yes, Shannon, someday that will be you!)
Transitions and Move Ups are truly madness, but it’s an important part of shepherding people and taking good care of your ministry. We hope this episode is helpful, even if we don’t have all the answers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59883691Tue, 07 May 2024 10:40:03 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s Move Up Season in youth ministry. There are new families moving their oldest child into a youth group for the first time. There are freshmen moving into high school. And of course, seniors graduating to the next thing, whatever that may be. For...For youth pastors, navigating these changes is a big challenge. We have to communicate well, help people feel comfortable in their new setting, ensure nobody gets lost in the shuffle, and handle the calendar, often in a compressed period of time. All that, while dealing with our own emotions of seeing beloved students graduate. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting.
Multiply that by a billion if your own kids are graduating. Steve has lived it three times! (Yes, Shannon, someday that will be you!)
Transitions and Move Ups are truly madness, but it’s an important part of shepherding people and taking good care of your ministry. We hope this episode is helpful, even if we don’t have all the answers.]]>2051cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-a-conversation-with-josh-griffin--59633908Today the Sherpas welcome good friend and Download Youth Ministry Co-founder Josh Griffin to the podcast!
We talk with Josh about his unforeseen call to youth ministry as a college student, and his discouraging first job at a small church in the upper midwest. It was during a hard time that he discovered Doug Field’s book, “Purpose Driven Youth Ministry.” That led him on a pilgrimage to Saddleback Church, one of the most influential churches in the country. His future was forever changed by the relationships he formed there.
Now the Jr High Pastor at Mariners Church, Josh shares about the challenges of large church ministry (5 youth services on Easter!),  the formative days of Download Youth Ministry (which was almost named Digital Youth Ministry), the democratization of youth ministry resources, and how optimism is the only way forward in these troubled times.
We also find out how our own Brock Morgan was selected as a trainer for the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training!
Josh is a generous spirit and we are grateful for his friendship and encouragement. It’s a great conversation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59633908Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:30:51 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkToday the Sherpas welcome good friend and Download Youth Ministry Co-founder Josh Griffin to the podcast! We talk with Josh about his unforeseen call to youth ministry as a college student, and his discouraging first job at a small church in the upper...Today the Sherpas welcome good friend and Download Youth Ministry Co-founder Josh Griffin to the podcast!
We talk with Josh about his unforeseen call to youth ministry as a college student, and his discouraging first job at a small church in the upper midwest. It was during a hard time that he discovered Doug Field’s book, “Purpose Driven Youth Ministry.” That led him on a pilgrimage to Saddleback Church, one of the most influential churches in the country. His future was forever changed by the relationships he formed there.
Now the Jr High Pastor at Mariners Church, Josh shares about the challenges of large church ministry (5 youth services on Easter!),  the formative days of Download Youth Ministry (which was almost named Digital Youth Ministry), the democratization of youth ministry resources, and how optimism is the only way forward in these troubled times.
We also find out how our own Brock Morgan was selected as a trainer for the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training!
Josh is a generous spirit and we are grateful for his friendship and encouragement. It’s a great conversation.]]>3747cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-why-we-still-love-summer-camp--59372627Even after our many years of experience and all the various programs we’ve led, we still believe in Summer Camp. It’s one of the foundations of our ministries. Summer Camp provides the chance to get away, break rhythm, avoid distractions, build relationships, and have significant, life-changing moments with God. There’s no substitute.
Despite its long-standing history and value, we’ve also seen an increasing reluctance on the part of parents to send their kids to camp. Mix that in with travel sports and the financial costs, and it’s not an easy thing to get kids to go!
But we still love it, still sold on it, and are still taking our kids this summer. Hear our reasons, and do likewise!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59372627Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:51:32 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkSmelly Cabins, Snack Shack, Silly Skits, Scary Bus Rides, Smooching Kids – nothing says summer like Summer Camp! Even after our many years of experience and all the various programs we’ve led, we still believe in Summer Camp. It’s one of the...Even after our many years of experience and all the various programs we’ve led, we still believe in Summer Camp. It’s one of the foundations of our ministries. Summer Camp provides the chance to get away, break rhythm, avoid distractions, build relationships, and have significant, life-changing moments with God. There’s no substitute.
Despite its long-standing history and value, we’ve also seen an increasing reluctance on the part of parents to send their kids to camp. Mix that in with travel sports and the financial costs, and it’s not an easy thing to get kids to go!
But we still love it, still sold on it, and are still taking our kids this summer. Hear our reasons, and do likewise!]]>2907cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-the-beauty-and-necessity-of-contemplative-youth-ministry--59167078
On this episode, Shannon, Brock and Steve talk about the value and beauty of contemplative practices in youth ministry. Whether it’s the Prayer Labyrinth Steve’s group just experienced, or Lectio Divina in Shannon’s ministry, or a chance to get prayed for every week in Brock’s ministry, we think we’re onto something significant. These aren’t new ideas–– in fact, most of the practices are centuries old–but modern churches often forget how powerful they can be. We’ve made them part of our regular ministry rhythm, and we hope others might do the same. Our students crave it.
Who knows, maybe our ideas will even work upwards into “big church?”
This is an episode your students need! You probably do, too.

Mark Yaconelli’s bookhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=contemplative+youth+ministry&hvadid=580750104392&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008050&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15997339013655376092&hvtargid=kwd-2809949768&hydadcr=22568_13493238&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_7izs79mno6_e
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59167078Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:50:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkEpisode 18: The Beauty and Necessity of Contemplative Youth Ministry With anxiety at an all-time high and attention spans at an all-time low, how can youth pastors help our students experience God in deeper and more meaningful ways? Is it more than...
On this episode, Shannon, Brock and Steve talk about the value and beauty of contemplative practices in youth ministry. Whether it’s the Prayer Labyrinth Steve’s group just experienced, or Lectio Divina in Shannon’s ministry, or a chance to get prayed for every week in Brock’s ministry, we think we’re onto something significant. These aren’t new ideas–– in fact, most of the practices are centuries old–but modern churches often forget how powerful they can be. We’ve made them part of our regular ministry rhythm, and we hope others might do the same. Our students crave it.
Who knows, maybe our ideas will even work upwards into “big church?”
This is an episode your students need! You probably do, too.

Mark Yaconelli’s bookhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=contemplative+youth+ministry&hvadid=580750104392&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008050&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15997339013655376092&hvtargid=kwd-2809949768&hydadcr=22568_13493238&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_7izs79mno6_e
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2689cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-when-youth-pastors-preach--59102785The most important question is this: pulpit, podium or music stand? 
It’s Episode 17: When Youth Pastors Preach

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C 
Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59102785Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:42:26 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkSadly, we are missing Shannon today, but Brock and Steve got together the day after they both preached in their churches’ main services to talk about our experiences with preaching. It can be a big deal for youth pastors. We both get to do it...The most important question is this: pulpit, podium or music stand? 
It’s Episode 17: When Youth Pastors Preach

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C 
Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2524cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-the-dismal-hopeful-state-of-youth-pastor-compensation--59011123
Dan Navarra is our guest. Dan is the creator and curator of the Annual Youth Pastor Compensation Report. https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/resources/compensation-youth-pastor-2023/
Dan is passionate about helping workers earn what we’re worth. He has a wealth of experience working with youth pastors, churches and leaders, and offers some powerful advice for us. The news isn’t all good – we have a long way to go – but being informed enough to advocate for ourselves is an important step.

The Youth Ministry Sherpas get pretty fired up over this one. You will, too.
You can find Dan Navarro here in most Youth Pastor Facebook Groups or here:https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/team/

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59011123Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:58:17 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkToday, we talk about money. It’s a sore subject in youth pastor circles. Many youth pastors and youth workers feel underpaid, unappreciated, and undervalued. What’s worse; talking about it or asking for more feels unspiritual. Aren’t we just in it for...
Dan Navarra is our guest. Dan is the creator and curator of the Annual Youth Pastor Compensation Report. https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/resources/compensation-youth-pastor-2023/
Dan is passionate about helping workers earn what we’re worth. He has a wealth of experience working with youth pastors, churches and leaders, and offers some powerful advice for us. The news isn’t all good – we have a long way to go – but being informed enough to advocate for ourselves is an important step.

The Youth Ministry Sherpas get pretty fired up over this one. You will, too.
You can find Dan Navarro here in most Youth Pastor Facebook Groups or here:https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/team/

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>3383cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-brockless-no-more--58837056Welcome back, Brock. We are Brockless no more!

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Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58837056Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkBrock is back from sabbatical, if you can call it that. A month off–albeit with two interruptions, a speaking engagement, and painful back issues. But there was also a trip to San Diego, another trip to London, and some sweet time with God. So, in...Welcome back, Brock. We are Brockless no more!

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Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2267stumin,youthministry,youthministryhelp,youthministrysherpas,ythministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-can-we-save-gen-z--58697979
It has been nearly 20 years since Sticky Faith brought to light the troubling truth about Millennials leaving the church. Those same problems–exacerbated by accelerating technology, anxiety, and a worldwide pandemic–are affecting Gen Z. What can youth workers, parents, and church leaders do to stem the tide of young people abandoning the church?

Steve and Brad have a great conversation around the unique characteristics of America’s largest generation, and how we can foster true Christ-like character to create a better generation of Christians than the ones they are following.

Mentioned in this episode

Sticky Faith
https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/stickyfaith/parents

National Study of Youth and Religion
https://youthandreligion.nd.edu/
Carey Nieuwhof Podcast (Kara Powell)
https://careynieuwhof.com/episode628/
Reggie Joiner/Orangehttps://thinkorange.com/

Dallas Willardhttps://dwillard.org/books/divine-conspiracy
Skye Jethanihttps://www.holypost.com/
Youth Leader Check Uphttps://fulleryouthinstitute.org/




We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58697979Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:10:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOur first-ever interview guest is Brad Griffin, Senior Director of Content and Research for the Fuller Youth Institute, and co-author of their new book, Faith Beyond Youth Group. It has been nearly 20 years since Sticky Faith brought to light the...
It has been nearly 20 years since Sticky Faith brought to light the troubling truth about Millennials leaving the church. Those same problems–exacerbated by accelerating technology, anxiety, and a worldwide pandemic–are affecting Gen Z. What can youth workers, parents, and church leaders do to stem the tide of young people abandoning the church?

Steve and Brad have a great conversation around the unique characteristics of America’s largest generation, and how we can foster true Christ-like character to create a better generation of Christians than the ones they are following.

Mentioned in this episode

Sticky Faith
https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/stickyfaith/parents

National Study of Youth and Religion
https://youthandreligion.nd.edu/
Carey Nieuwhof Podcast (Kara Powell)
https://careynieuwhof.com/episode628/
Reggie Joiner/Orangehttps://thinkorange.com/

Dallas Willardhttps://dwillard.org/books/divine-conspiracy
Skye Jethanihttps://www.holypost.com/
Youth Leader Check Uphttps://fulleryouthinstitute.org/




We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>3168cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-when-students-outgrow-their-parents--58661770https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram! Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58661770Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's February and we're still Brock-less. However, Shannon and Steve got together to talk about Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl, and more importantly -- Youth Ministry. What happens when our students surpass their parents in spiritual maturity?...https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram! Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2304cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-but-we-ve-always-done-it-that-way--58503343
Youth Ministry is usually on the cutting edge of church culture, which means we are always up for trying something new. At the same time, creating stability and traditions for our students can be a valuable gift. How do we know when to change it up, and how do we know when "We've Always Done It That Way" is the right answer?

Our second segment is about our ability to "Wing It." Knowing ourselves and our youth ministry brethren, we wonder if procrastination is a curse or necessary part of the youth pastor gene? How does that impact our effectiveness, and what can we do about it?

By the time you hear this our hopes will be either realized or dashed, but nevertheless we make our wishes known for the Super Bowl. Despite what she says, Shannon is clearly letting a certain Pop Star determine her fandom.

It's time for Episode 12 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Coast to Coast!

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Watch us on YouTube!
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Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58503343Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:53:30 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkBrock is still on sabbatical, but Shannon and Steve connect for a great conversation about tradition, innovation, and who should be playing in the Super Bowl this year. Youth Ministry is usually on the cutting edge of church culture, which means we...
Youth Ministry is usually on the cutting edge of church culture, which means we are always up for trying something new. At the same time, creating stability and traditions for our students can be a valuable gift. How do we know when to change it up, and how do we know when "We've Always Done It That Way" is the right answer?

Our second segment is about our ability to "Wing It." Knowing ourselves and our youth ministry brethren, we wonder if procrastination is a curse or necessary part of the youth pastor gene? How does that impact our effectiveness, and what can we do about it?

By the time you hear this our hopes will be either realized or dashed, but nevertheless we make our wishes known for the Super Bowl. Despite what she says, Shannon is clearly letting a certain Pop Star determine her fandom.

It's time for Episode 12 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Coast to Coast!

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com
Watch us on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
Follow us on Instagram!
Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2156cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-there-s-no-crying-in-youth-ministry--58339441
Steve went to the Passion Conference in Atlanta the first few days of the year (along with 55,000 college students) and while it was awesome, it also got him thinking about worship, emotions, and their role in youth ministry. How do we strike a balance between bringing students into a transcendent experience but not making "the experience" the point? What is the role of worship in faith development for today's generation?

Our "Get to Know Your Sherpa" segment highlights the differences between the East and West Coast (related to fireworks), and we chat about the role of laughter, games and silliness in youth ministry as well. Maybe laughter and tears aren't so far removed from each other.

Episode 11 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Coast to Coast!

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58339441Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:15:36 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOur first episode of 2024, and we're already Brockless! Brock is on sabbatical and will miss a couple episodes, but Shannon and Steve are back to kick things off. Steve went to the Passion Conference in Atlanta the first few days of the year (along...
Steve went to the Passion Conference in Atlanta the first few days of the year (along with 55,000 college students) and while it was awesome, it also got him thinking about worship, emotions, and their role in youth ministry. How do we strike a balance between bringing students into a transcendent experience but not making "the experience" the point? What is the role of worship in faith development for today's generation?

Our "Get to Know Your Sherpa" segment highlights the differences between the East and West Coast (related to fireworks), and we chat about the role of laughter, games and silliness in youth ministry as well. Maybe laughter and tears aren't so far removed from each other.

Episode 11 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Coast to Coast!

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com
Watch us on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
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]]>2273cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-live-from-the-west-coast--57753248
We also discovered that Shannon has been to Dick Van Dyke’s house (it figures), Brock makes 72 cents when he sells a book, and Steve has made middle school girls cry by showing them a National Geographic video of a lion eating a gazelle.
All this, and we filmed it before a life studio audience!
Thanks to Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, and the great folks at DYM!
Featured guests:David Reedhttps://www.fhbc.org/
Danny Longhttps://jamul.org/
Jack Janigian
https://solidrockplymouth.org/
Jonathan Meyer
https://www.gracehome.com/https://www.igniteyouthleadership.org/
Derry Prenkert
https://standingstoneministry.org/
Brock’s Book!https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Teen-Ministry-Stressed-Students/dp/1942145683
Dick Van Dyke’s Halloween House!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyba57sow8s
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57753248Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:37:14 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas met for the very first time ever at Mariner’s Church in sunny SoCal at the Download Youth Ministry Conference. Not only did we have fun together, we also spent some time with some of the most amazing youth workers on the...
We also discovered that Shannon has been to Dick Van Dyke’s house (it figures), Brock makes 72 cents when he sells a book, and Steve has made middle school girls cry by showing them a National Geographic video of a lion eating a gazelle.
All this, and we filmed it before a life studio audience!
Thanks to Doug Fields, Josh Griffin, and the great folks at DYM!
Featured guests:David Reedhttps://www.fhbc.org/
Danny Longhttps://jamul.org/
Jack Janigian
https://solidrockplymouth.org/
Jonathan Meyer
https://www.gracehome.com/https://www.igniteyouthleadership.org/
Derry Prenkert
https://standingstoneministry.org/
Brock’s Book!https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Teen-Ministry-Stressed-Students/dp/1942145683
Dick Van Dyke’s Halloween House!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyba57sow8s
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C Follow us on Instagram!Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2242cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-outreach-nightmares-defining-the-win-and-changing-the-church-s-reputation--57545252
In the bigger picture, in this day and age when "church" isn't always a good word to outsiders and church reputations can be tainted by politics and misrepresentations, how do youth ministries engage our community with love and give those outside the church a reason to like us?

All this, plus Brock survived a stop in Vegas, Shannon survived a Barbie Silent Disco, and Steve survived October in general. Plus, we solved the problem of worship preferences forever! All this on Episode 9 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Coast to Coast with Brock, Shannon and Steve.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com
Watch us on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
Follow us on Instagram!
Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57545252Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:50:56 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWe've all experienced the outreach gone wrong. (Hint: It usually involves a lock-in.) In this episode, we talk about some recent outreach events we've done and share nightmares from the past. Then we back up and talk about the reason for doing them in...
In the bigger picture, in this day and age when "church" isn't always a good word to outsiders and church reputations can be tainted by politics and misrepresentations, how do youth ministries engage our community with love and give those outside the church a reason to like us?

All this, plus Brock survived a stop in Vegas, Shannon survived a Barbie Silent Disco, and Steve survived October in general. Plus, we solved the problem of worship preferences forever! All this on Episode 9 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Coast to Coast with Brock, Shannon and Steve.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com
Watch us on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
Follow us on Instagram!
Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2750cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-lawn-mower-parents-and-selfish-youth-pastors--57361684ter. As youth pastors, we can sometimes get caught in the spinning blades of helicopter parents. How can we encourage parents to permit the proper amount of discomfort to exist in their kids' lives? And for us who are parents, well, this is for us, too!

And let's face it: Youth Pastors always want their students to invite friends. Sometimes, though, we have to check our motivations to make sure we are doing it for God's Kingdom and not our own.

We also talk about our grandparents, favorite dead presidents, and why middle school girls make the best hosts for a Coldplay concert. All this on Episode 8 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Coast to Coast with Brock, Shannon and Steve.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com
Watch us on YouTube!
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57361684Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:10:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIn an age of rising mental health awareness, constant connectivity, and youth sports worship, it has become increasingly common for parents to care more about protecting their kids from struggles than developing their character. As youth pastors, we...ter. As youth pastors, we can sometimes get caught in the spinning blades of helicopter parents. How can we encourage parents to permit the proper amount of discomfort to exist in their kids' lives? And for us who are parents, well, this is for us, too!

And let's face it: Youth Pastors always want their students to invite friends. Sometimes, though, we have to check our motivations to make sure we are doing it for God's Kingdom and not our own.

We also talk about our grandparents, favorite dead presidents, and why middle school girls make the best hosts for a Coldplay concert. All this on Episode 8 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Coast to Coast with Brock, Shannon and Steve.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com
Watch us on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
Follow us on Instagram!
Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com
]]>3001cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-shame-guilt-doubt-and-donuts--57149565
All this, plus Brock reveals that he's figured out the book of Revelation, Shannon disses Dunkin, and Steve admits he's never seen a Fast and Furious movie. It's "Youth Ministry with the Windows Down!" Thanks for coming along for the ride!

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com
Watch us on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
Follow us on Instagram!
Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57149565Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:00:03 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOn today's episode, we discuss this generation's infatuation with authenticity. Is the fear of being.a hypocrite keeping kids from following Jesus, and if so, are we doing enough to teach grace? Fittingly, we also have an authentic conversation about...
All this, plus Brock reveals that he's figured out the book of Revelation, Shannon disses Dunkin, and Steve admits he's never seen a Fast and Furious movie. It's "Youth Ministry with the Windows Down!" Thanks for coming along for the ride!

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com
Watch us on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
Follow us on Instagram!
Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2838cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-making-out-resting-up-and-getting-along-with-our-senior-pastors--56930369
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
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Watch us on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
Follow us on Instagram!
Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56930369Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:45:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkEpisode 6 is probably what you need right about now! With the fall season ramped up, it's easy to focus on "doing" instead of "being." When life as a youth pastor takes on breakneck speed, how do we keep ourselves spiritually healthy and serve from...
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network
https://www.downloadyouthministry.com
Watch us on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
Follow us on Instagram!
Email us at youth ministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>3006cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-hurriquakes-backyard-dream-concerts-and-what-to-do-with-students-who-are-hard-to-like--56718928

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Train your volunteer team at the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training! https://dymtraining.com/ndovymt

Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C

Contact Steve's son for your own backyard concert @_thomasaustin or thomasustinmusic.com.
Follow us on Instagram! @youthministrysherpas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56718928Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:10:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkEpisode 5 might be our most fun -- and honest -- yet. Brock and Shannon survive the "Great California Hurriquake" of 2023, right before Fall Kickoff (always fantastic). There's nothing quite like that early momentum and seeing all our kids come back...

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Train your volunteer team at the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training! https://dymtraining.com/ndovymt

Watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C

Contact Steve's son for your own backyard concert @_thomasaustin or thomasustinmusic.com.
Follow us on Instagram! @youthministrysherpas]]>2877cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-back-to-home-school-church-hurt-and-what-happens-when-people-don-t-like-you--56621046
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Train your volunteer team at the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training! https://dymtraining.com/ndovymt

Find flexible, affordable curriculum for the year!
https://coleader.co

Watch us on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
Follow us on Instagram!

Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com





]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56621046Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:00:03 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s our fourth episode, and we keep learning more about each other. We discover that there are actually people (at least one) who don’t like Brock. Or Steve. (Of course everyone loves Shannon.) How do we handle the inevitability of not being liked by...
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network https://www.downloadyouthministry.com

Train your volunteer team at the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training! https://dymtraining.com/ndovymt

Find flexible, affordable curriculum for the year!
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Watch us on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@youthministrysherpasC2C
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]]>2430cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-barbie-movie-and-the-3-big-questions-every-kid-is-asking--56548840
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network

Train your volunteer team at the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training!

Find Flexible Annual Curriculum from DYM's Coleader

Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram! @youthministrysherpas

Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56548840Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:03 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's the 3rd episode of the Youth Ministry Sherpas ** Coast to Coast ** and we are having a great time together! The Barbie Movie is all the rage. Steve and Shannon think it's hilarious. Any good youth pastor (sorry Brock) should have seen it by now....
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network

Train your volunteer team at the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training!

Find Flexible Annual Curriculum from DYM's Coleader

Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram! @youthministrysherpas

Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2779cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-aliens-camp-tales-and-why-fall-is-the-best-season--56548727
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network

Train your volunteer team at the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training!

Find Flexible Annual Curriculum from DYM's Coleader

Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram! @youthministrysherpas

Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56548727Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:00:03 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's the second episode of the Youth Ministry Sherpas ** Coast to Coast **! As we redirect our thinking toward the fall, we stop to celebrate the iconic moments of Summer Camp 2023! But first, we have to address the pressing question on the minds of...
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Train your volunteer team at the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training!

Find Flexible Annual Curriculum from DYM's Coleader

Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram! @youthministrysherpas

Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2588cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-coast-to-coast-with-2-new-hosts--56548618
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network

Train your volunteer team at the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training!

Find Flexible Annual Curriculum from DYM's Coleader

Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram! @youthministrysherpas

Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56548618Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:00:03 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's the inaugural episode of the Youth Ministry Sherpas *Coast to Coast* Podcast, featuring Brock Morgan, Shannon Dunn, and Steve Anderson. We call ourselves "Sherpas" because we have over 80 years combined experience leading ministries. It's "Coast...
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network

Train your volunteer team at the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training!

Find Flexible Annual Curriculum from DYM's Coleader

Watch us on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram! @youthministrysherpas

Email us at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2494cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-giving-thanks--47626760
It’s Thanksgiving Week, and before Mathew overdoses on carbs and Steve spends 20 hours in the car, we thought it would be good to show our gratitude. I mean, who isn’t thankful for free t-shirts, Fabreeze, and youth group leftovers? But in all seriousness, we are thankful for many things, both youth ministry and personal. We are even thankful for each other. And Taylor Swift.

Episode 108 is a good reminder that we get to live the best life!

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! We are thankful for YOU!

Thanks


Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47626760Tue, 23 Nov 2021 22:35:27 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES! It’s Thanksgiving Week, and before Mathew overdoses on carbs and Steve spends 20 hours in the car, we thought it would be good to show our gratitude. I mean, who isn’t thankful for free...
It’s Thanksgiving Week, and before Mathew overdoses on carbs and Steve spends 20 hours in the car, we thought it would be good to show our gratitude. I mean, who isn’t thankful for free t-shirts, Fabreeze, and youth group leftovers? But in all seriousness, we are thankful for many things, both youth ministry and personal. We are even thankful for each other. And Taylor Swift.

Episode 108 is a good reminder that we get to live the best life!

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! We are thankful for YOU!

Thanks


Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>1735cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-surviving-for-the-crash--47433189
It’s Sunday night, and you are riding the spiritual high from all the great ministry that took place at the retreat this weekend. All your planning, effort, and prayer came together in an amazing weekend. Lives were changed. The Spirit was there! You were fulfilled. Life is great!

Until Monday. The Day After.

Or for some of us, Tuesday. The Day After the Day After.

Because the crash is coming. It always does. Just ask Moses. Or Elijah. Or any youth worker ever.

On today’s episode, Mathew puts Steve on the therapist’s couch following his big fall retreat. The emotional, physical and spiritual toll of a big weekend or week in youth ministry is no joke. Even after 30 years of doing this and even knowing it’s coming, Steve is feeling it big time. What can we do so that the crash is more of a gentle touchdown instead of a full-blown disaster.

Consider this episode two old windbags serving as two life-saving air bags for your next big event letdown!

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47433189Tue, 16 Nov 2021 13:00:16 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES! It’s Sunday night, and you are riding the spiritual high from all the great ministry that took place at the retreat this weekend. All your planning, effort, and prayer came together in an...
It’s Sunday night, and you are riding the spiritual high from all the great ministry that took place at the retreat this weekend. All your planning, effort, and prayer came together in an amazing weekend. Lives were changed. The Spirit was there! You were fulfilled. Life is great!

Until Monday. The Day After.

Or for some of us, Tuesday. The Day After the Day After.

Because the crash is coming. It always does. Just ask Moses. Or Elijah. Or any youth worker ever.

On today’s episode, Mathew puts Steve on the therapist’s couch following his big fall retreat. The emotional, physical and spiritual toll of a big weekend or week in youth ministry is no joke. Even after 30 years of doing this and even knowing it’s coming, Steve is feeling it big time. What can we do so that the crash is more of a gentle touchdown instead of a full-blown disaster.

Consider this episode two old windbags serving as two life-saving air bags for your next big event letdown!

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>2317cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-raising-the-bar-vs-raising-grace--47376237
Kids are going to mess up. That’s a fact.

Blame it on their undeveloped frontal lobe. Blame it on their non-Christian friends. Blame it on yourself. Whatever the case, teenagers are going to mess up. They are going to disappoint us, embarrass us, and leave us wishing we could send them to timeout.

In fact, both of us have done that before. And we are starting to regret it.

While we want the best for our students, have high expectations for them, and want them to lean into the life God has for them, what if our response when they fail to meet our expecttions actually does more harm then good?

What if we raised the bar of grace as high as the bar of behavior?

Just some random thoughts today as we discuss the topic of what to do when our students do not meet our youth pastor expectations.

We hope it’s helpful.

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47376237Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:00:10 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES! Kids are going to mess up. That’s a fact. Blame it on their undeveloped frontal lobe. Blame it on their non-Christian friends. Blame it on yourself. Whatever the case, teenagers are going to...
Kids are going to mess up. That’s a fact.

Blame it on their undeveloped frontal lobe. Blame it on their non-Christian friends. Blame it on yourself. Whatever the case, teenagers are going to mess up. They are going to disappoint us, embarrass us, and leave us wishing we could send them to timeout.

In fact, both of us have done that before. And we are starting to regret it.

While we want the best for our students, have high expectations for them, and want them to lean into the life God has for them, what if our response when they fail to meet our expecttions actually does more harm then good?

What if we raised the bar of grace as high as the bar of behavior?

Just some random thoughts today as we discuss the topic of what to do when our students do not meet our youth pastor expectations.

We hope it’s helpful.

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>1897cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-3-big-questions-that-change-every-teenager--47152054
An interview with Brad Griffin!

So much of youth ministry is built on programming, hype, and fun. But under the surface of all of that great stuff lies the existential workings of the teenage mind. That’s where we need to go, and where we go in today’s episode.

What are teenagers really thinking about? What are the deeper questions they are wrestling with? A new book from Fuller Youth Institute digs deeply into this subject and supplies us with a simple framework from which to have better conversations with the students we love.

https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/3-big-questions

Brad Griffin, co-author of the book, is on today’s show. Brad is the Senior Director of Content for the Fuller Youth Institute, where he develops research-based training for youth workers and parents. A speaker, writer, and volunteer youth pastor, Brad is the co-author of over a dozen books, Faith in an Anxious World, Growing Young, several Sticky Faith books, Every Parent’s Guide to Navigating Our Digital World, and Can I Ask That? Brad and his family live in Southern California, where he serves as Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries at Mountainside Communion.

https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/

And what are the 3 big questions?

Who am I?
Where do I fit?
What difference can I make?

This is fascinating and insightful conversation you may even want to share with parents in your ministry. At the very least, you will want to read the book and get it into the hands of your youth leaders and families in your church.

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47152054Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:00:07 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES! An interview with Brad Griffin! So much of youth ministry is built on programming, hype, and fun. But under the surface of all of that great stuff lies the existential workings of the...
An interview with Brad Griffin!

So much of youth ministry is built on programming, hype, and fun. But under the surface of all of that great stuff lies the existential workings of the teenage mind. That’s where we need to go, and where we go in today’s episode.

What are teenagers really thinking about? What are the deeper questions they are wrestling with? A new book from Fuller Youth Institute digs deeply into this subject and supplies us with a simple framework from which to have better conversations with the students we love.

https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/3-big-questions

Brad Griffin, co-author of the book, is on today’s show. Brad is the Senior Director of Content for the Fuller Youth Institute, where he develops research-based training for youth workers and parents. A speaker, writer, and volunteer youth pastor, Brad is the co-author of over a dozen books, Faith in an Anxious World, Growing Young, several Sticky Faith books, Every Parent’s Guide to Navigating Our Digital World, and Can I Ask That? Brad and his family live in Southern California, where he serves as Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries at Mountainside Communion.

https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/

And what are the 3 big questions?

Who am I?
Where do I fit?
What difference can I make?

This is fascinating and insightful conversation you may even want to share with parents in your ministry. At the very least, you will want to read the book and get it into the hands of your youth leaders and families in your church.

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>4328cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-consistently-satisfactory-part-2--46939072
Youth ministry is all about the teaching, right?

“You killed that message!”

“That was a homerun!”

“You were on fire!”

Yeah, maybe. But the truth is, for most of us, teaching is a bit of a grind, a grind which is not enhanced by the pressure we put on ourselves. Sometimes we might be really good; other times not so much. We are not called to be great all the time. We are called to faithfully talk to our students about Jesus and help them grow spiritually. Nothing more, nothing less.

We are called to be--in the terminology of today’s report cards--consistently satisfactory.

In the second part of our series, things get real. We have some honest confessions. Steve sometimes prepares on Sunday afternoon right before his group meets. Mathew once did the same message three weeks in a row until someone noticed. But beyond that, we get into the nuts and bolts of teaching. How (and when) do we prepare? What parts of the presentation are important to us? How long should messages be? And we discuss the controversial question Jesus wrestled with – slides or no slides?

All this, plus dead bodies flying out the window!

It’s Episode 104 – Consistently Satisfactory

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46939072Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:03:30 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES! Youth ministry is all about the teaching, right? “You killed that message!” “That was a homerun!” “You were on fire!” Yeah, maybe. But the truth is, for most of us, teaching is a bit of a...
Youth ministry is all about the teaching, right?

“You killed that message!”

“That was a homerun!”

“You were on fire!”

Yeah, maybe. But the truth is, for most of us, teaching is a bit of a grind, a grind which is not enhanced by the pressure we put on ourselves. Sometimes we might be really good; other times not so much. We are not called to be great all the time. We are called to faithfully talk to our students about Jesus and help them grow spiritually. Nothing more, nothing less.

We are called to be--in the terminology of today’s report cards--consistently satisfactory.

In the second part of our series, things get real. We have some honest confessions. Steve sometimes prepares on Sunday afternoon right before his group meets. Mathew once did the same message three weeks in a row until someone noticed. But beyond that, we get into the nuts and bolts of teaching. How (and when) do we prepare? What parts of the presentation are important to us? How long should messages be? And we discuss the controversial question Jesus wrestled with – slides or no slides?

All this, plus dead bodies flying out the window!

It’s Episode 104 – Consistently Satisfactory

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>2217cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-consistently-satisfactory-part-1--46831615
Youth ministry is all about the teaching, right?

“You killed that message!”

“That was a homerun!”

“You were on fire!”

Yeah, maybe. But the truth is, for most of us, teaching is a bit of a grind, a grind which is not enhanced by the pressure we put on ourselves. Sometimes we might be really good; other times not so much. We are not called to be great all the time. We are called to faithfully talk to our students about Jesus and help them grow spiritually. Nothing more, nothing less.

We are called to be--in the terminology of today’s report cards--consistently satisfactory.

In this episode, Steve and Mathew take some of the pressure of being great in front of students. It’s easy to compare ourselves to everyone’s best as portrayed on social media, but our students benefit most from the ones who know them and love them best, even if we aren’t as good as Francis Chan (or the youth pastor down the street).

So let’s go easy on ourselves when it comes to judging our teaching. Be good. Be prepared. But be easy on yourself. Teaching is important, but it’s not everything.

It’s Episode 103 – Consistently Satisfactory

Want to spend $1.2 million on a 10-foot wide house?
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/boston-skinny-house-sold/index.html#:~:text=Boston's%20'Skinny%20House%2C'%20known,for%20more%20than%20%241.2%20million&text=(CNN)%20%E2%80%94%20It's%20tiny%2C,for%20more%20than%20%241.2%20million.

Joey Gallo hit .199 this year!
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gallojo01.shtml

Listen to our friends Andrew and Tim at the Morning After Ministry Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-after-ministry-show/id1349907674

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46831615Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:44:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES! Youth ministry is all about the teaching, right? “You killed that message!” “That was a homerun!” “You were on fire!” Yeah, maybe. But the truth is, for most of us, teaching is a bit of a...
Youth ministry is all about the teaching, right?

“You killed that message!”

“That was a homerun!”

“You were on fire!”

Yeah, maybe. But the truth is, for most of us, teaching is a bit of a grind, a grind which is not enhanced by the pressure we put on ourselves. Sometimes we might be really good; other times not so much. We are not called to be great all the time. We are called to faithfully talk to our students about Jesus and help them grow spiritually. Nothing more, nothing less.

We are called to be--in the terminology of today’s report cards--consistently satisfactory.

In this episode, Steve and Mathew take some of the pressure of being great in front of students. It’s easy to compare ourselves to everyone’s best as portrayed on social media, but our students benefit most from the ones who know them and love them best, even if we aren’t as good as Francis Chan (or the youth pastor down the street).

So let’s go easy on ourselves when it comes to judging our teaching. Be good. Be prepared. But be easy on yourself. Teaching is important, but it’s not everything.

It’s Episode 103 – Consistently Satisfactory

Want to spend $1.2 million on a 10-foot wide house?
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/boston-skinny-house-sold/index.html#:~:text=Boston's%20'Skinny%20House%2C'%20known,for%20more%20than%20%241.2%20million&text=(CNN)%20%E2%80%94%20It's%20tiny%2C,for%20more%20than%20%241.2%20million.

Joey Gallo hit .199 this year!
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gallojo01.shtml

Listen to our friends Andrew and Tim at the Morning After Ministry Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morning-after-ministry-show/id1349907674

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>2047cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-reaching-beyond-the-walls--46414384
As much as we love what we do as youth pastors, we’ve come to realize that there’s more to building the Kingdom of God than building our youth group. We want to impact students beyond the walls of our church. But how?

Today’s conversation takes a different tone. We aren’t as interested in providing answers as we are asking the right questions. How do we fulfill our responsibilities to the church that hired us, but also think beyond it? How do we send students out but not feel like we’re losing them? How do we partner with para-church groups who might be vying for the same students we are? How do we serve the students we might never even meet? And what difference might it make if we saw ourselves as sending agencies rather than “bringing” agencies? Our goal is help our students formulate a version of the Christian faith that represents Jesus well and brings people to God instead of turning them away from him.

These are the questions we wrestle through in this conversation. We hope it stirs some thoughts in you as well.

It’s Episode 102 – Reaching Beyond the Walls

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46414384Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:04 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES! As much as we love what we do as youth pastors, we’ve come to realize that there’s more to building the Kingdom of God than building our youth group. We want to impact students beyond the...
As much as we love what we do as youth pastors, we’ve come to realize that there’s more to building the Kingdom of God than building our youth group. We want to impact students beyond the walls of our church. But how?

Today’s conversation takes a different tone. We aren’t as interested in providing answers as we are asking the right questions. How do we fulfill our responsibilities to the church that hired us, but also think beyond it? How do we send students out but not feel like we’re losing them? How do we partner with para-church groups who might be vying for the same students we are? How do we serve the students we might never even meet? And what difference might it make if we saw ourselves as sending agencies rather than “bringing” agencies? Our goal is help our students formulate a version of the Christian faith that represents Jesus well and brings people to God instead of turning them away from him.

These are the questions we wrestle through in this conversation. We hope it stirs some thoughts in you as well.

It’s Episode 102 – Reaching Beyond the Walls

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>2008cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-planning-a-great-retreat--46414339
Who doesn’t love retreats? They are part of every youth ministry, as essential as pizza and Axe body spray. But how do we go about planning a great retreat? What factors should we consider as we take students away for the weekend?

In this episode, we talk about retreats in terms of “spaces.” We need space for relationships, for spiritual growth, for fun, and for disconnection. It’s hard to do all that in one weekend, but it’s possible. After 60 years in youth ministry and hundreds of weekends away, we are still learning how to do it better.

Oh, and we recommend a good cell phone exorcism before you get in the van!

It’s Episode 101 – Planning a Great Retreat

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46414339Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:00:14 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES! Who doesn’t love retreats? They are part of every youth ministry, as essential as pizza and Axe body spray. But how do we go about planning a great retreat? What factors should we consider as...
Who doesn’t love retreats? They are part of every youth ministry, as essential as pizza and Axe body spray. But how do we go about planning a great retreat? What factors should we consider as we take students away for the weekend?

In this episode, we talk about retreats in terms of “spaces.” We need space for relationships, for spiritual growth, for fun, and for disconnection. It’s hard to do all that in one weekend, but it’s possible. After 60 years in youth ministry and hundreds of weekends away, we are still learning how to do it better.

Oh, and we recommend a good cell phone exorcism before you get in the van!

It’s Episode 101 – Planning a Great Retreat

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>2351cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-we-kept-going--46413887
When Steve and Mathew first got this idea, back in 2017, to create a podcast to encourage youth workers to keep going, it seemed like a fun, somewhat daunting, pie-in-the-sky concept. It also seemed like overkill. I mean, who needs another podcast? Who would listen? And who do we think we are?

Until we got the most brilliant idea in the history of podcasting--use llamas in the branding. With that, the Youth Ministry Sherpas were born.

Since then, it’s been all uphill. Episode #00 launched on January 16, 2018. Now, nearly four years of adventures and outtakes, we’ve made it to Episode 100, which technically is something like Episode 207, but that’s part of the story.

In this episode, we celebrate our history together. The early awkwardness, the introduction of the insane idea to do 26 straight days of “Sherpa Shorts,” our trips to DYM 100 and the rental of the epic beachfront Sherpa House, the National Youth Worker’s Convention that almost got stuck on the tarmac of BWI, and our entry into the humbling world of “Sherpa Legends.” Of course, we also share our blooper reel, which could double as a ventriloquist test pack.

Anyway, with over 60 years of ministry experience, and 108 years of life, here is Episode 100 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast. A Tour De Farce, er, we mean, a Tour De Force.

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46413887Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:00:11 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES! When Steve and Mathew first got this idea, back in 2017, to create a podcast to encourage youth workers to keep going, it seemed like a fun, somewhat daunting, pie-in-the-sky concept. It also...
When Steve and Mathew first got this idea, back in 2017, to create a podcast to encourage youth workers to keep going, it seemed like a fun, somewhat daunting, pie-in-the-sky concept. It also seemed like overkill. I mean, who needs another podcast? Who would listen? And who do we think we are?

Until we got the most brilliant idea in the history of podcasting--use llamas in the branding. With that, the Youth Ministry Sherpas were born.

Since then, it’s been all uphill. Episode #00 launched on January 16, 2018. Now, nearly four years of adventures and outtakes, we’ve made it to Episode 100, which technically is something like Episode 207, but that’s part of the story.

In this episode, we celebrate our history together. The early awkwardness, the introduction of the insane idea to do 26 straight days of “Sherpa Shorts,” our trips to DYM 100 and the rental of the epic beachfront Sherpa House, the National Youth Worker’s Convention that almost got stuck on the tarmac of BWI, and our entry into the humbling world of “Sherpa Legends.” Of course, we also share our blooper reel, which could double as a ventriloquist test pack.

Anyway, with over 60 years of ministry experience, and 108 years of life, here is Episode 100 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast. A Tour De Farce, er, we mean, a Tour De Force.

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.]]>3423cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-22--45344286
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45344286Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:00:07 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>1094cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-21--45344275
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45344275Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:09 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>517cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-20--45344268
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45344268Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:00:13 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>815cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-19--45344217
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45344217Sat, 19 Jun 2021 09:00:15 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>691cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-18--45296654
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45296654Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:00:11 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>797cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-17--45296409
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45296409Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:00:15 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>763cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-16--45296138
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45296138Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>696cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-15--45295834
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45295834Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:03 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>632cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-14--45262445
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45262445Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:06 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>757cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-13--45262430
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45262430Sun, 13 Jun 2021 09:00:21 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>694cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-12--45216385
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45216385Sat, 12 Jun 2021 09:00:08 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>858cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-11--45216356
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45216356Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:00:08 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>567cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-10--45216305
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45216305Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:00:09 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>693cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-9--45216278
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45216278Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:00:09 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>720cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-8--45170885
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45170885Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:00:10 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>786cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-7--45170871
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45170871Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:00:17 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>697cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-6--45170865
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45170865Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:00:14 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>898cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-5--45170798
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45170798Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:00:10 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>571cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-4--45170629
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45170629Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:53:28 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>999cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-3--45169671
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45169671Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:14:45 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>873cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-2--45137794
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45137794Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:28:56 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>855cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-4-episode-1--45137788
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45137788Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:27:29 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHoly Llama Lips, it’s the Fourth Season of Sherpa ShortsI This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each,...
This June, for 22 straight days, we are choosing a memorable song and then riffing about how it relates to youth ministry. This year we decided to go decade by decade, choosing 2 songs each, starting with the 70s and progressing to 2021.

What’s the best decade for music? Steve says it’s the 80s. I mean, it’s hard to top Springsteen, the Police, Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon, and Michael Jackson, right? Mathew says the 80s has too much keyboard and polyester. He says it’s the 90s. Whatever – young people have so much to learn.

Anyway, we are going for 22 straight days of wisdom, laughs and surprises, creating an iconic playlist for youth workers everywhere. Sounds like podcast perfection.
Enjoy SHERPA SHORTS SEASON 4!

Follow our Spotify playlist as it unfolds here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nt7bw8xB91soH0qX2WBRg?si=708f65ed8f4b4bc2

Don’t forget to register for the National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training. It’s the best deal since a 4-hour Springsteen concert!
USE THE CODE 2021HOST-SA and we will send you a Sherpa t-shirt and stickers!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network. Check out all the other great shows!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Instagram @youthministrysherpas

Give us a FIVE STAR review on i-Tunes!

Send us your favorite decade or song idea at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com.]]>860cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-the-pandemic-is-over-now-what-part-4--44760549
Today, we wrap up our series about church and youth ministry post-covid. While we thought our first two conversations were helpful, our topic today is the most important of all.

How do we care for our souls as youth workers in this crazy, post-pandemic world?

We are excited to share the rest of our conversation with our two friends.

James Sabin is the Youth and Family Pastor at Kingdom Community Church in Morgantown, WV, where he has served for 11 years. He is also the host of the Youth Ministry Soul Keeper Podcast on the DYM network or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jessica Sanchez is a trained spiritual director, a long-time youth ministry volunteer, the Director of Marketplace for Download Youth Ministry, and co-host of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast with Doug Fields, Josh Griffin and Katie Edwards.

Let’s face it – this year was hard on our souls. We experienced stress, interruption, disruption, conflict, isolation, loss of relationships, and even loss of life. As pastors and youth workers, we found ourselves being asked for answers while we were searching for them ourselves. We would be remiss if we didn’t take some time to reflect on this experience and what we can learn from it. Our conversation covered such tough topics as, how to respond when you are angry at how other Christians are responding, how to implement personal spiritual practices to help us avoid falling into the busy trap we were in before covid, and how to lead not only our students, but our congregations, into healthier spiritual habits for the next season.

All of this with two friends of ours who are honest, vulnerable, humble and wise. You will be blessed.

You can follow them here:

James Sabin
@jamessabin13
@ym_soul_keeper_podcast

Jessica Sanchez
@Jesssanchez25
@downloadym

Authors mentioned:
Henri Nouwen
Brennan Manning
Alan Fadling

Get your whole volunteer team trained in one morning. It’s the best deal in the history of youth ministry!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44760549Tue, 18 May 2021 11:00:10 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOkay, we admit it’s wishful thinking. The pandemic isn’t quite over. In some places it’s as bad as ever. But we are both vaccinated, so we are feeling like we’ve awakened from a bad dream and are ready to move forward. Today, we wrap up our series...
Today, we wrap up our series about church and youth ministry post-covid. While we thought our first two conversations were helpful, our topic today is the most important of all.

How do we care for our souls as youth workers in this crazy, post-pandemic world?

We are excited to share the rest of our conversation with our two friends.

James Sabin is the Youth and Family Pastor at Kingdom Community Church in Morgantown, WV, where he has served for 11 years. He is also the host of the Youth Ministry Soul Keeper Podcast on the DYM network or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jessica Sanchez is a trained spiritual director, a long-time youth ministry volunteer, the Director of Marketplace for Download Youth Ministry, and co-host of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast with Doug Fields, Josh Griffin and Katie Edwards.

Let’s face it – this year was hard on our souls. We experienced stress, interruption, disruption, conflict, isolation, loss of relationships, and even loss of life. As pastors and youth workers, we found ourselves being asked for answers while we were searching for them ourselves. We would be remiss if we didn’t take some time to reflect on this experience and what we can learn from it. Our conversation covered such tough topics as, how to respond when you are angry at how other Christians are responding, how to implement personal spiritual practices to help us avoid falling into the busy trap we were in before covid, and how to lead not only our students, but our congregations, into healthier spiritual habits for the next season.

All of this with two friends of ours who are honest, vulnerable, humble and wise. You will be blessed.

You can follow them here:

James Sabin
@jamessabin13
@ym_soul_keeper_podcast

Jessica Sanchez
@Jesssanchez25
@downloadym

Authors mentioned:
Henri Nouwen
Brennan Manning
Alan Fadling

Get your whole volunteer team trained in one morning. It’s the best deal in the history of youth ministry!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>2091cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-the-pandemic-is-over-now-what-part-3--44760297
Today, we continue our series about the church and youth ministry post-covid. While we thought our first two conversations were helpful, our topic today is the most important of all.

How do we care for our souls as youth workers in this crazy, post-pandemic world?

We are excited to welcome two guests on our show today.

James Sabin is the Youth and Family Pastor at Kingdom Community Church in Morgantown, WV, where he has served for 11 years. He is also the host of the Youth Ministry Soul Keeper Podcast on the DYM network or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jessica Sanchez is a trained spiritual director, a long-time youth ministry volunteer, the Director of Marketplace for Download Youth Ministry, and co-host of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast with Doug Fields, Josh Griffin and Katie Edwards.

Let’s face it – this year was hard on our souls. We experienced stress, interruption, disruption, conflict, isolation, loss of relationships, and even loss of life. As pastors and youth workers, we found ourselves being asked for answers while we were searching for them ourselves. We would be remiss if we didn’t take some time to reflect on this experience and what we can learn from it.

Our conversation covered such tough topics as, how to respond when you are angry at how other Christians are responding, how to implement personal spiritual practices to help us avoid falling into the busy trap we were in before covid, and how to lead not only our students but our congregations, into healthier spiritual habits for the next season.

All of this with two friends of ours who are honest, vulnerable, humble, and wise. You will be blessed.

You can follow them here:
James Sabin
@jamessabin13
@ym_soul_keeper_podcast

Jessica Sanchez
@Jesssanchez25
@downloadym

Authors mentioned:
Henri Nouwen
Brennan Manning
Alan Fadling

Get your whole volunteer team trained in one morning. It’s the best deal in the history of youth ministry!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44760297Tue, 11 May 2021 22:03:37 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOkay, we admit it’s wishful thinking. The pandemic isn’t quite over. In some places, it’s as bad as ever. But we are both vaccinated, so we are feeling like we’ve awakened from a bad dream and are ready to move forward. Today, we continue our series...
Today, we continue our series about the church and youth ministry post-covid. While we thought our first two conversations were helpful, our topic today is the most important of all.

How do we care for our souls as youth workers in this crazy, post-pandemic world?

We are excited to welcome two guests on our show today.

James Sabin is the Youth and Family Pastor at Kingdom Community Church in Morgantown, WV, where he has served for 11 years. He is also the host of the Youth Ministry Soul Keeper Podcast on the DYM network or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jessica Sanchez is a trained spiritual director, a long-time youth ministry volunteer, the Director of Marketplace for Download Youth Ministry, and co-host of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast with Doug Fields, Josh Griffin and Katie Edwards.

Let’s face it – this year was hard on our souls. We experienced stress, interruption, disruption, conflict, isolation, loss of relationships, and even loss of life. As pastors and youth workers, we found ourselves being asked for answers while we were searching for them ourselves. We would be remiss if we didn’t take some time to reflect on this experience and what we can learn from it.

Our conversation covered such tough topics as, how to respond when you are angry at how other Christians are responding, how to implement personal spiritual practices to help us avoid falling into the busy trap we were in before covid, and how to lead not only our students but our congregations, into healthier spiritual habits for the next season.

All of this with two friends of ours who are honest, vulnerable, humble, and wise. You will be blessed.

You can follow them here:
James Sabin
@jamessabin13
@ym_soul_keeper_podcast

Jessica Sanchez
@Jesssanchez25
@downloadym

Authors mentioned:
Henri Nouwen
Brennan Manning
Alan Fadling

Get your whole volunteer team trained in one morning. It’s the best deal in the history of youth ministry!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>2787cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-the-pandemic-is-over-now-what-part-2--44632939
That being said, there are some serious challenges ahead. The “return to normal” we’ve all clamored for isn’t reality. There will be a new way forward, and things will never quite be the same.
So now that the pandemic is over…what’s next?

To that end, we are presenting a new 3-part series.

In part 2, after we discuss Steve’s new pizza oven, we talk about YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAMMING. What is next for youth ministry world? We are all clamoring to get back to “normal,” and first inclination is to immediately begin everything we were doing before. We miss the energy, the excitement, the room full of students and the bus trip to camp every other weekend. But is that the wisest thing? Would we be better served to step back and evaluate what we were doing before to see if it’s the best thing to do in the future?

We think so. We think this is an unprecedented (that freakin’ word again!) time to throw everything on the table, wrestle it to the ground, and decide if it’s the best idea or just the thing we’ve always done.

And here are two killer questions to ask ourselves along the way:

Are we willing to kill our own sacred cow?
And are we willing to support ideas we don’t like, but might be best?

In the meantime, we suggest doing at least one thing that feels like throwing candy from a float this summer.

Hope you enjoy episode 97.

Next up – Post Pandemic Soul Care with our good friends Jessica and James in episodes 98 and 99.

Get your whole volunteer team trained in one morning. It’s the best deal in the history of youth ministry!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/
Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/
If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44632939Tue, 04 May 2021 21:27:18 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOkay, we admit it’s wishful thinking. The pandemic isn’t quite over. In some places it’s as bad as ever. But we are both vaccinated, so we are feeling like we’ve awakened from a bad dream and are ready to move forward. That being said, there are some...
That being said, there are some serious challenges ahead. The “return to normal” we’ve all clamored for isn’t reality. There will be a new way forward, and things will never quite be the same.
So now that the pandemic is over…what’s next?

To that end, we are presenting a new 3-part series.

In part 2, after we discuss Steve’s new pizza oven, we talk about YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAMMING. What is next for youth ministry world? We are all clamoring to get back to “normal,” and first inclination is to immediately begin everything we were doing before. We miss the energy, the excitement, the room full of students and the bus trip to camp every other weekend. But is that the wisest thing? Would we be better served to step back and evaluate what we were doing before to see if it’s the best thing to do in the future?

We think so. We think this is an unprecedented (that freakin’ word again!) time to throw everything on the table, wrestle it to the ground, and decide if it’s the best idea or just the thing we’ve always done.

And here are two killer questions to ask ourselves along the way:

Are we willing to kill our own sacred cow?
And are we willing to support ideas we don’t like, but might be best?

In the meantime, we suggest doing at least one thing that feels like throwing candy from a float this summer.

Hope you enjoy episode 97.

Next up – Post Pandemic Soul Care with our good friends Jessica and James in episodes 98 and 99.

Get your whole volunteer team trained in one morning. It’s the best deal in the history of youth ministry!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/
Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/
If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>2154cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-the-pandemic-is-over-now-what-part-1--44500236
That being said, there are some serious challenges ahead. The “return to normal” we’ve all clamored for isn’t reality. There will be a new way forward, and things will never quite be the same.

So now that the pandemic is over…what’s next?

To that end, we are presenting a new 3-part series. In today’s episode we talk about THE CHURCH and what it will be like in the future. Who won’t be returning? What will the impact of this tumultuous season be on pastors? Barna says that fewer than 50% of Americans will be attending church. What will become of the church in America? It’s not all butterflies and roses, but we believe God will ultimately bring good from it.

Mathew decided to get out of ministry before he had to figure it out. Lame!

Just kidding. Here’s a heartfelt discussion from two guys who have been doing this for over 50 combined years.

In the next two parts of the series, we will discuss YOUTH MINISTRY and SOUL CARE in the post-pandemic world.

We are steaming towards episode 99 and the end of our spring season. Woohoo!

Get your whole volunteer team trained in one morning. It’s the best deal in the history of youth ministry!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44500236Mon, 26 Apr 2021 22:38:26 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOkay, we admit it’s wishful thinking. The pandemic isn’t quite over. In some places it’s as bad as ever. But we are both vaccinated, so we are feeling like we’ve awakened from a bad dream and are ready to move forward. That being said, there are some...
That being said, there are some serious challenges ahead. The “return to normal” we’ve all clamored for isn’t reality. There will be a new way forward, and things will never quite be the same.

So now that the pandemic is over…what’s next?

To that end, we are presenting a new 3-part series. In today’s episode we talk about THE CHURCH and what it will be like in the future. Who won’t be returning? What will the impact of this tumultuous season be on pastors? Barna says that fewer than 50% of Americans will be attending church. What will become of the church in America? It’s not all butterflies and roses, but we believe God will ultimately bring good from it.

Mathew decided to get out of ministry before he had to figure it out. Lame!

Just kidding. Here’s a heartfelt discussion from two guys who have been doing this for over 50 combined years.

In the next two parts of the series, we will discuss YOUTH MINISTRY and SOUL CARE in the post-pandemic world.

We are steaming towards episode 99 and the end of our spring season. Woohoo!

Get your whole volunteer team trained in one morning. It’s the best deal in the history of youth ministry!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>2002cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-mathew-s-big-announcement--44246658
Meanwhile, Steve can’t even…

Today we reveal something we’ve known about for a while. After 30 years in youth ministry and 16 years at his current church, Mathew is leaving the pastorate and heading out into the great unknown called “Life Outside of the Church.” This raises so many questions. How did he arrive at this decision? Why would he do such a thing? What’s he going to do next? What existential crisis does this create in Steve? And of course, the biggest question of all and the one we know you are asking with fear and trepidation, “What does this mean for the future of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast?” We answer all of that and more (well, at least we try) in this episode.

Plus, stories about our amazing November recording getaway, why Mathew walked into the Sherpa studio like a drunk man, and the strange tale of some dude who got a driveway full of oil-soaked pennies.

Episode 95 is monumental!

Get your whole volunteer in on the best deal in the history of youth ministry!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44246658Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:57:24 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkMathew has something huge to tell us. Meanwhile, Steve can’t even… Today we reveal something we’ve known about for a while. After 30 years in youth ministry and 16 years at his current church, Mathew is leaving the pastorate and heading out into...
Meanwhile, Steve can’t even…

Today we reveal something we’ve known about for a while. After 30 years in youth ministry and 16 years at his current church, Mathew is leaving the pastorate and heading out into the great unknown called “Life Outside of the Church.” This raises so many questions. How did he arrive at this decision? Why would he do such a thing? What’s he going to do next? What existential crisis does this create in Steve? And of course, the biggest question of all and the one we know you are asking with fear and trepidation, “What does this mean for the future of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast?” We answer all of that and more (well, at least we try) in this episode.

Plus, stories about our amazing November recording getaway, why Mathew walked into the Sherpa studio like a drunk man, and the strange tale of some dude who got a driveway full of oil-soaked pennies.

Episode 95 is monumental!

Get your whole volunteer in on the best deal in the history of youth ministry!
https://trainmyvolunteers.com/

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>1925cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-creating-a-culture-of-family--44037288
For this series, we’ve identified four key elements of any youth ministry culture – fun, outreach, leadership, and family.

Today, Mathew and Steve discuss how to create a cult. (Just kidding. See our Instagram account). Actually, we saved the best for last. This one is near and dear to our hearts. Creating a culture of family is one of the things we are most committed to. The best youth ministries aren’t the ones with the flashiest youth rooms, the best worship band, or the killer speaker. The best youth ministries are the ones where every kid who comes—whether they are regulars or first-timers--feels like they are known and loved. We help create this culture by removing barriers and cliques, providing intense shared experiences, building a sense of mission, using warm and inclusive language, and developing a natural and deep vulnerability. The amazing thing is that this aspect of our culture will serve all the others, bringing kids into the fold and ultimately into a relationship with Jesus. Who wouldn’t want to be part of a family that loves everyone? Our greatest reward is when kids graduate from our ministry and tell us, “You are like a family to me.”

Always remember, “The Greatest Need of the Human Heart is to Belong.” Just remember to attribute that to Steve when you hang the sign on your wall.

By the way, we do not recommend pledging for youth ministry!

Send us a picture of your refrigerator! Mathew thinks he has the bougiest!

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44037288Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:59:15 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkToday we continue our series “Creating a Culture of…” The most important part of being a successful youth pastor isn’t teaching, meeting with kids, or planning events. It isn’t how charismatic we are, or how big our budget is. The most important thing...
For this series, we’ve identified four key elements of any youth ministry culture – fun, outreach, leadership, and family.

Today, Mathew and Steve discuss how to create a cult. (Just kidding. See our Instagram account). Actually, we saved the best for last. This one is near and dear to our hearts. Creating a culture of family is one of the things we are most committed to. The best youth ministries aren’t the ones with the flashiest youth rooms, the best worship band, or the killer speaker. The best youth ministries are the ones where every kid who comes—whether they are regulars or first-timers--feels like they are known and loved. We help create this culture by removing barriers and cliques, providing intense shared experiences, building a sense of mission, using warm and inclusive language, and developing a natural and deep vulnerability. The amazing thing is that this aspect of our culture will serve all the others, bringing kids into the fold and ultimately into a relationship with Jesus. Who wouldn’t want to be part of a family that loves everyone? Our greatest reward is when kids graduate from our ministry and tell us, “You are like a family to me.”

Always remember, “The Greatest Need of the Human Heart is to Belong.” Just remember to attribute that to Steve when you hang the sign on your wall.

By the way, we do not recommend pledging for youth ministry!

Send us a picture of your refrigerator! Mathew thinks he has the bougiest!

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>2319cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-creating-a-culture-of-leadership--43924969
For this series, we’ve identified four key elements of any youth ministry culture – fun, outreach, leadership, and family.

Today, Mathew and Steve discuss how to create a culture of leadership.

Creating a culture of student leadership has been on the radar since our first days in youth ministry. There have been plenty of missteps and restarts, but it seems like we’ve landed in a good spot and are seeing the fruit of our efforts. Our Student Leadership teams have become our primary way of creating and multiplying disciples of Jesus.

There are plenty of ways to go about it, but for for student leadership to work, student leaders always need training, significant responsibility, freedom to fail, and time to debrief what they are learning. And it’s not for the control freak. Whether we are developing a student worship band or unleashing your high schoolers on your middle-schoolers, we have to be ready for things to get messy. But when all is said and done, student leaders will become better disciples of Jesus. They might even return as your volunteers or staff!

The Youth Ministry Sherpas recommend Tim Elmore’s series “Habitudes” for Student Leader training: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=habitudes+by+tim+elmore&crid=310S1DD93198O&sprefix=habitudes%2Caps%2C662&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_9

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43924969Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:30:37 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkToday we continue our series “Creating a Culture of…” The most important part of being a successful youth pastor isn’t teaching, meeting with kids, or planning events. It isn’t how charismatic we are, or how big our budget is. The most important thing...
For this series, we’ve identified four key elements of any youth ministry culture – fun, outreach, leadership, and family.

Today, Mathew and Steve discuss how to create a culture of leadership.

Creating a culture of student leadership has been on the radar since our first days in youth ministry. There have been plenty of missteps and restarts, but it seems like we’ve landed in a good spot and are seeing the fruit of our efforts. Our Student Leadership teams have become our primary way of creating and multiplying disciples of Jesus.

There are plenty of ways to go about it, but for for student leadership to work, student leaders always need training, significant responsibility, freedom to fail, and time to debrief what they are learning. And it’s not for the control freak. Whether we are developing a student worship band or unleashing your high schoolers on your middle-schoolers, we have to be ready for things to get messy. But when all is said and done, student leaders will become better disciples of Jesus. They might even return as your volunteers or staff!

The Youth Ministry Sherpas recommend Tim Elmore’s series “Habitudes” for Student Leader training: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=habitudes+by+tim+elmore&crid=310S1DD93198O&sprefix=habitudes%2Caps%2C662&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_9

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>2252cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-creating-a-culture-of-outreach--43816454
For this series, we’ve identified four key elements of any youth ministry culture – fun, outreach, leadership, and family.

Today, Mathew and Steve discuss how to create a culture of outreach. With the current generation more unchurched than ever, it’s important to remain focused on those outside our walls, inspiring students to be others-focused as we tell the world about Jesus. We can help by making sure we use non-churchy language in our ministry, by encouraging our students to think tribally and strategically about reaching out to their friends, and by being involved in the community ourselves. With so many responsibilities associated with running a youth ministry, outreach is easy to leave behind. A healthy youth ministry will always be thinking of fresh ways to reach new students and perpetuate a culture of outreach. We believe at least 25% of a healthy youth ministry should be students whose families do not yet attend your church.

By the way, we are still waiting for someone to take us up on our Youth Pastor Exchange Program. Daytona? Scottsdale? Santa Monica? Anyone?

You think you feel great after a haircut? How do you think Baarack the Sheep felt after losing 75 pounds of wool?
https://youtu.be/Xd9vViq4zR4

The Youth Ministry Sherpas recommend Dare to Share Ministries for Evangelism Training.
https://www.dare2share.org/

Our apologies to our lone friend from West Virginia, James Sabin, host of the Youth Ministry Soul Keeper Podcast. We like West Virginia and we like James. Check out his show, and all the great shows available on the DYM Podcast Network.
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43816454Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:47:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkToday we continue our series “Creating a Culture of…” The most important part of being a successful youth pastor isn’t teaching, meeting with kids, or planning events. It isn’t how charismatic we are, or how big our budget is. The most important thing...
For this series, we’ve identified four key elements of any youth ministry culture – fun, outreach, leadership, and family.

Today, Mathew and Steve discuss how to create a culture of outreach. With the current generation more unchurched than ever, it’s important to remain focused on those outside our walls, inspiring students to be others-focused as we tell the world about Jesus. We can help by making sure we use non-churchy language in our ministry, by encouraging our students to think tribally and strategically about reaching out to their friends, and by being involved in the community ourselves. With so many responsibilities associated with running a youth ministry, outreach is easy to leave behind. A healthy youth ministry will always be thinking of fresh ways to reach new students and perpetuate a culture of outreach. We believe at least 25% of a healthy youth ministry should be students whose families do not yet attend your church.

By the way, we are still waiting for someone to take us up on our Youth Pastor Exchange Program. Daytona? Scottsdale? Santa Monica? Anyone?

You think you feel great after a haircut? How do you think Baarack the Sheep felt after losing 75 pounds of wool?
https://youtu.be/Xd9vViq4zR4

The Youth Ministry Sherpas recommend Dare to Share Ministries for Evangelism Training.
https://www.dare2share.org/

Our apologies to our lone friend from West Virginia, James Sabin, host of the Youth Ministry Soul Keeper Podcast. We like West Virginia and we like James. Check out his show, and all the great shows available on the DYM Podcast Network.
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com]]>2148cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-creating-a-culture-of-fun--43695483
How about a healthy youth ministry?

Today we kick off a four-part series called “Creating a Culture of…” The most important part of being a successful youth pastor isn’t teaching, meeting with kids, or planning events. It isn’t how charismatic we are, or how big our budget is. The most important thing is to build a culture, what we call the “environmental architecture of a healthy ministry. Over time, our culture becomes a living entity, a self-perpetuating lifeform, allowing our ministries to grow and flourish year after year. It’s bigger than us and bigger than our current crop of students or leaders.

Many elements go into creating a culture. For this series, we’ve identified four of them.
Today, Mathew and Steve discuss the value of fun. Whether it’s silly games that disarm the “too cool for school” crowd and envelope the shy ones, or the ridiculous traditions that began by accident and now have more sequels than the Fast and Furious franchise, fun is a non-negotiable part of a healthy youth ministry. It’s something to focus on, fight for, and never forget.

Remember, take the gospel seriously, but don’t take yourself seriously.

By the way, we are still waiting for someone to take us up on our Youth Pastor Exchange Program. Daytona? Scottsdale? Santa Monica? Anyone?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43695483Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:13:30 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWhat’s more fun than listening to the Youth Ministry Sherpas podcast? How about a healthy youth ministry? Today we kick off a four-part series called “Creating a Culture of…” The most important part of being a successful youth pastor isn’t...
How about a healthy youth ministry?

Today we kick off a four-part series called “Creating a Culture of…” The most important part of being a successful youth pastor isn’t teaching, meeting with kids, or planning events. It isn’t how charismatic we are, or how big our budget is. The most important thing is to build a culture, what we call the “environmental architecture of a healthy ministry. Over time, our culture becomes a living entity, a self-perpetuating lifeform, allowing our ministries to grow and flourish year after year. It’s bigger than us and bigger than our current crop of students or leaders.

Many elements go into creating a culture. For this series, we’ve identified four of them.
Today, Mathew and Steve discuss the value of fun. Whether it’s silly games that disarm the “too cool for school” crowd and envelope the shy ones, or the ridiculous traditions that began by accident and now have more sequels than the Fast and Furious franchise, fun is a non-negotiable part of a healthy youth ministry. It’s something to focus on, fight for, and never forget.

Remember, take the gospel seriously, but don’t take yourself seriously.

By the way, we are still waiting for someone to take us up on our Youth Pastor Exchange Program. Daytona? Scottsdale? Santa Monica? Anyone?]]>2144cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-how-not-to-be-offended--43619788
It’s easy to take offense—these days, probably easier than ever. Someone is always upset over something. As youth workers, we might be offended by someone’s opinion about our program, by their political views, by their lack of involvement in our ministry. And let’s face it, we probably are experts at offending others, too.

People getting offended is more rampant in churches than coronavirus, and youth workers are not immune. When we respond with defensiveness, with justification, or with sharp words, we only pour gas on the fire and make our lives more difficult.

What if we make a concerted effort to be different? What if we are willing to look beyond the surface, give people the benefit of the doubt, respond gently, take it on the chin even if we think we are right, and above all – show humility? Would our modeling of pastoral humility make a difference in our lives, in our churches, and in our students’ futures?

Yes, we think it would.

It would also make us more like Jesus.

This is an episode born of failed experiences. Humility is always the play.

Hey, Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43619788Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:45:52 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWhat is wrong with you people!? What do you mean you don’t agree with everything we say? What do you mean the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast is not your favorite podcast ever? It’s easy to take offense—these days, probably easier than ever. Someone...
It’s easy to take offense—these days, probably easier than ever. Someone is always upset over something. As youth workers, we might be offended by someone’s opinion about our program, by their political views, by their lack of involvement in our ministry. And let’s face it, we probably are experts at offending others, too.

People getting offended is more rampant in churches than coronavirus, and youth workers are not immune. When we respond with defensiveness, with justification, or with sharp words, we only pour gas on the fire and make our lives more difficult.

What if we make a concerted effort to be different? What if we are willing to look beyond the surface, give people the benefit of the doubt, respond gently, take it on the chin even if we think we are right, and above all – show humility? Would our modeling of pastoral humility make a difference in our lives, in our churches, and in our students’ futures?

Yes, we think it would.

It would also make us more like Jesus.

This is an episode born of failed experiences. Humility is always the play.

Hey, Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!
https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!
youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A ***** FIVE STAR REVIEW ***** ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>2240cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-surviving-the-doldrums--43495212
Regardless of where you live, it’s the time of the year in youth ministry when it feels like everyone just wants to take a nap. The thrill of fall kickoff is a distant memory. The holidays are over. It feels like we are biding our time until summer camp or the next big trip.

How do we keep our enthusiasm, avoid resigning, and keep our students interested through the inevitable season we call, “The Doldrums”?

In today’s episode, we share our thoughts about how to manufacture even small jolts of energy throughout the year. Whether it’s coming up with a contest or challenge, catching up on some things we’ve always wanted to do but didn’t have time for, or just reminding ourselves that the ups and downs are par for the course, we think our ideas might be helpful for you as you push through the winter to more exciting times ahead.

We also share our Super Bowl predictions (hint: we were wrong). And you won’t want to miss the wonderful greetings we share from our spam folder. Who knew that our Belly Dancing episode would be one of our most popular? Not bad for two guys who apparently are in the demographic for Cialis marketing.

If you live in Arizona, Florida or SoCal, hit us up for the Youth Pastor One Week Winter Exchange!
Hey, Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!

https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!

youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!

https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A FIVE STAR REVIEW ON I-TUNES SO]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43495212Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:05:13 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s February. It’s icy. It’s cold. We haven’t seen the sun since the 1840s. (Okay, a slight exaggeration, but it feels that way.) If you live in Maryland, Wisconsin, New England, or the Midwest, you understand. If you live in California,...
Regardless of where you live, it’s the time of the year in youth ministry when it feels like everyone just wants to take a nap. The thrill of fall kickoff is a distant memory. The holidays are over. It feels like we are biding our time until summer camp or the next big trip.

How do we keep our enthusiasm, avoid resigning, and keep our students interested through the inevitable season we call, “The Doldrums”?

In today’s episode, we share our thoughts about how to manufacture even small jolts of energy throughout the year. Whether it’s coming up with a contest or challenge, catching up on some things we’ve always wanted to do but didn’t have time for, or just reminding ourselves that the ups and downs are par for the course, we think our ideas might be helpful for you as you push through the winter to more exciting times ahead.

We also share our Super Bowl predictions (hint: we were wrong). And you won’t want to miss the wonderful greetings we share from our spam folder. Who knew that our Belly Dancing episode would be one of our most popular? Not bad for two guys who apparently are in the demographic for Cialis marketing.

If you live in Arizona, Florida or SoCal, hit us up for the Youth Pastor One Week Winter Exchange!
Hey, Steve spent hours updating our website. Pay us a visit!

https://youthministrysherpas.com/

If you send us an email, we promise to respond. We might even send you stickers!

youthministrysherpas@gmail.com

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!

https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A FIVE STAR REVIEW ON I-TUNES SO]]>2004cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-you-can-t-make-this-stuff-up--43358591So today we needed to laugh. And to laugh, we tell stories. Youth ministry is a wild world. It takes you to places you never expected to be, and puts you in situations you never saw coming. How many insurance adjusters get to rescue freshmen boys from a shirtless nursing mother in the Dominican Republic, or are forced to pull over the 15-passenger van along a lonely stretch of Utah highway because one of their kids thought laxatives were a good idea?
Whether you’ve been in youth ministry for 30 years or six months, you have stories to tell that only other youth workers will understand. We simply nod, laugh, and say, “Yeah, that sounds about right.”
Due to our ages, we can’t vouch for the complete accuracy of what you are about to hear, but it’s the world as best as we can remember.
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A FIVE STAR REVIEW ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43358591Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:04:16 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWe’ve been pretty serious lately. All this societal upheaval has us wound too tight, like a tiny covid mask on a giant head. It’s time to lighten up. So today we needed to laugh. And to laugh, we tell stories. Youth ministry is a wild world. It takes...So today we needed to laugh. And to laugh, we tell stories. Youth ministry is a wild world. It takes you to places you never expected to be, and puts you in situations you never saw coming. How many insurance adjusters get to rescue freshmen boys from a shirtless nursing mother in the Dominican Republic, or are forced to pull over the 15-passenger van along a lonely stretch of Utah highway because one of their kids thought laxatives were a good idea?
Whether you’ve been in youth ministry for 30 years or six months, you have stories to tell that only other youth workers will understand. We simply nod, laugh, and say, “Yeah, that sounds about right.”
Due to our ages, we can’t vouch for the complete accuracy of what you are about to hear, but it’s the world as best as we can remember.
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A FIVE STAR REVIEW ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>2318cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/87-how-to-talk-to-students-about-race-a-conversation-w-theo-davis--43251213Theo Davis is a youth pastor in Kansas City. He’s also an artist, a father, an introvert, and a voice of reason, gentleness, and unity. He’s also black, serving in a mostly white neighborhood, in a city with a deep history of racism. He has experienced more racism in his life than we realized. The two old white guys who host this show needed to listen to him. We’re guessing you do, too.
Listening, asking questions, gaining empathy – these are the things that can bring friendship and understanding instead of arguments and echo chambers.
Oddly, before this conversation, we’d never met. But we have a lot in common. Theo is from Maryland. He served for seven years at one of the state’s biggest churches. He grew up in Mathew’s backyard in Montgomery County (well, not literally, but almost), and one of his former youth leaders was one of Steve’s favorite students in high school.
Theo is an active part of the Download Youth Ministry family, serving as a moderator in our Facebook Community.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DYMCommunity

Theo’s post following the George Floyd murder and subsequent riots was shared over 6,000 times. It’s called, “8 Things My White Friends Can Do.”
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10100539258863013&set=a.655426947283
Other resources Theo recommends:
https://www.amazon.com/Color-Compromise-American-Churchs-Complicity/dp/0310113601
https://www.amazon.com/How-Fight-Racism-Courageous-Christianity/dp/0310104777
https://serialpodcast.org/ (season 3)
One Steve recommends:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html
One Mathew recommends:
https://theundefeated.com
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @youthministrysherpas.

PLEASE LEAVE US A FIVE STAR REVIEW ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43251213Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:37:33 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPolitics, covid, race, -- it has been a tumultuous 10 months. We spent the previous two episodes processing some of our frustrations with the culture of division and talking about how we can help our students think more clearly and with a broader...Theo Davis is a youth pastor in Kansas City. He’s also an artist, a father, an introvert, and a voice of reason, gentleness, and unity. He’s also black, serving in a mostly white neighborhood, in a city with a deep history of racism. He has experienced more racism in his life than we realized. The two old white guys who host this show needed to listen to him. We’re guessing you do, too.
Listening, asking questions, gaining empathy – these are the things that can bring friendship and understanding instead of arguments and echo chambers.
Oddly, before this conversation, we’d never met. But we have a lot in common. Theo is from Maryland. He served for seven years at one of the state’s biggest churches. He grew up in Mathew’s backyard in Montgomery County (well, not literally, but almost), and one of his former youth leaders was one of Steve’s favorite students in high school.
Theo is an active part of the Download Youth Ministry family, serving as a moderator in our Facebook Community.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DYMCommunity

Theo’s post following the George Floyd murder and subsequent riots was shared over 6,000 times. It’s called, “8 Things My White Friends Can Do.”
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10100539258863013&set=a.655426947283
Other resources Theo recommends:
https://www.amazon.com/Color-Compromise-American-Churchs-Complicity/dp/0310113601
https://www.amazon.com/How-Fight-Racism-Courageous-Christianity/dp/0310104777
https://serialpodcast.org/ (season 3)
One Steve recommends:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html
One Mathew recommends:
https://theundefeated.com
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PLEASE LEAVE US A FIVE STAR REVIEW ON I-TUNES SO THAT OTHERS WILL FIND US, TOO!]]>3667cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-broadening-our-students-perspective--43119258Recording this the day after the inauguration, we are pleased to mention that Washington, DC is still standing, and we are still here. We are still picking up the pieces of the turbulence this year has brought while trying to navigate how to pastor our students well through these times. One thing we believe is that perspective is everything. We want to create youth ministries where students appreciate the diversity of Christians throughout the world and understand that not everyone interprets things like we do. We have some suggestions in how we can grow personally as we can create environments where our students can think, grow, be challenged, and avoid perpetuating a stifling subculture. It’s a high calling, to shape the future of the church!
We both recommend The Chosen:
https://www.vidangel.com/show/the-chosen-a7284/season/1
As if national unrest isn’t bad enough, now even the squirrels are angry! https://news.yahoo.com/angry-vicious-spate-squirrel-attacks-073031163.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9zZWFyY2gueWFob28uY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABwOEU6EC3r4hdDaIRjrgkalJWCZeFwNZFG7qSz2hnTUDr5e7C5v2VKkKviTfDtsApZuokcjd0-QpYvrIiVGnoCpVUjhX3yZEwlDjBQLFx-nZ2WqCzPLu2MLMigSTlXOtRTg7s_TzdTW25ySbwUA1cEWiwRFslXncY-3FM8F9apV
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
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You can find us on Facebook and other social media:
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Instagram -- @youthministrysherpas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43119258Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:51:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for another discussion about how to help our students think critically in a world gone mad. Recording this the day after the inauguration, we are pleased to mention that Washington, DC is still standing, and we are...Recording this the day after the inauguration, we are pleased to mention that Washington, DC is still standing, and we are still here. We are still picking up the pieces of the turbulence this year has brought while trying to navigate how to pastor our students well through these times. One thing we believe is that perspective is everything. We want to create youth ministries where students appreciate the diversity of Christians throughout the world and understand that not everyone interprets things like we do. We have some suggestions in how we can grow personally as we can create environments where our students can think, grow, be challenged, and avoid perpetuating a stifling subculture. It’s a high calling, to shape the future of the church!
We both recommend The Chosen:
https://www.vidangel.com/show/the-chosen-a7284/season/1
As if national unrest isn’t bad enough, now even the squirrels are angry! https://news.yahoo.com/angry-vicious-spate-squirrel-attacks-073031163.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9zZWFyY2gueWFob28uY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABwOEU6EC3r4hdDaIRjrgkalJWCZeFwNZFG7qSz2hnTUDr5e7C5v2VKkKviTfDtsApZuokcjd0-QpYvrIiVGnoCpVUjhX3yZEwlDjBQLFx-nZ2WqCzPLu2MLMigSTlXOtRTg7s_TzdTW25ySbwUA1cEWiwRFslXncY-3FM8F9apV
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
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You can find us on Facebook and other social media:
Twitter -- @youthministrysherpas
Instagram -- @youthministrysherpas]]>2275cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-helping-students-think-critically-in-crazy-world--43011338The Sherpas, who both live a few miles north of Washington, DC, are swimming in the waters of politics in our cities and our churches. Watching riots in the Capitol building recently (and recording this just two days prior to an inauguration to be conducted under lockdown), we cannot escape the craziness. Neither can our students. We are thinking and talking about it, and so are they. No one is blind to the tumult our country has experienced in recent months. The problem for us as youth workers is, how do we talk to our students about politics and represent Jesus while doing so? And how do we avoid falling into a pothole so deep we’ll never make it out alive, or employed?
In this episode, we talk about some filters we find helpful. These help us, and our students, think critically about the information we consume and how to respond to it. Hopefully, it helps us see the world as Jesus sees it.
Hey, if we get fired, we can always get jobs eating pizza and watching Netflix:
https://www.ajc.com/life/how-to-get-paid-to-watch-netflix-and-eat-pizza/KG2ZJSONVNAK7EZREVVNQRAVA4/
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
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You can find us on Facebook and other social media:
Twitter -- @youthministrysherpas
Instagram -- @youthministrysherpas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43011338Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:55:38 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWe took a couple months off, and the world lost its collective mind! The Sherpas, who both live a few miles north of Washington, DC, are swimming in the waters of politics in our cities and our churches. Watching riots in the Capitol building...The Sherpas, who both live a few miles north of Washington, DC, are swimming in the waters of politics in our cities and our churches. Watching riots in the Capitol building recently (and recording this just two days prior to an inauguration to be conducted under lockdown), we cannot escape the craziness. Neither can our students. We are thinking and talking about it, and so are they. No one is blind to the tumult our country has experienced in recent months. The problem for us as youth workers is, how do we talk to our students about politics and represent Jesus while doing so? And how do we avoid falling into a pothole so deep we’ll never make it out alive, or employed?
In this episode, we talk about some filters we find helpful. These help us, and our students, think critically about the information we consume and how to respond to it. Hopefully, it helps us see the world as Jesus sees it.
Hey, if we get fired, we can always get jobs eating pizza and watching Netflix:
https://www.ajc.com/life/how-to-get-paid-to-watch-netflix-and-eat-pizza/KG2ZJSONVNAK7EZREVVNQRAVA4/
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
You can find us on Facebook and other social media:
Twitter -- @youthministrysherpas
Instagram -- @youthministrysherpas]]>1939cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-the-social-dilemma-w-brock-morgan--41641265
“The technology that connects us also controls us.”

The Social Dilemma (thesocialdilemma.com) is a documentary film about the rising effects of social media on us, our children, and our world. It’s an eye-opening look behind the scenes by the people who made the products. It’s even a bit frightening, and definitely worth a conversation.
The Sherpas are joined by our good friend Brock Morgan, youth pastor, author, and speaker, as we discuss our thoughts about the film and the challenges we face as advocates for teenagers. Can we protect ourselves and our kids from becoming pawns in a giant matrix? Can we challenge our students to be the agents of change for the future? Will we even know it if it happens, or will be just be numbers in the algorithm?

We thought it was a fascinating topic. We think you will agree.
(By the way, we are whispering right now, because we are certain we are being watched.)

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
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The Social Dilemma can be seen on Netflix. You can read about it here: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/

Check out Brock’s books at the Youth Cartel, including his latest, Beautiful Rebellion.
https://theyouthcartel.com/product/beautiful-rebellion/

You can find us on Facebook and other social media:
Twitter -- @brockmorgan
Instagram -- @realbrockmorgan
Twitter -- @youthministrysherpas
Instagram -- @youthministrysherpas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41641265Mon, 26 Oct 2020 08:18:55 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkEvery youth worker knows the struggle of navigating the mine field of social media with their students. Now we realize how serious this challenge is not only in what they post, but in what their posts do to them. “The technology that connects us...
“The technology that connects us also controls us.”

The Social Dilemma (thesocialdilemma.com) is a documentary film about the rising effects of social media on us, our children, and our world. It’s an eye-opening look behind the scenes by the people who made the products. It’s even a bit frightening, and definitely worth a conversation.
The Sherpas are joined by our good friend Brock Morgan, youth pastor, author, and speaker, as we discuss our thoughts about the film and the challenges we face as advocates for teenagers. Can we protect ourselves and our kids from becoming pawns in a giant matrix? Can we challenge our students to be the agents of change for the future? Will we even know it if it happens, or will be just be numbers in the algorithm?

We thought it was a fascinating topic. We think you will agree.
(By the way, we are whispering right now, because we are certain we are being watched.)

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

The Social Dilemma can be seen on Netflix. You can read about it here: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/

Check out Brock’s books at the Youth Cartel, including his latest, Beautiful Rebellion.
https://theyouthcartel.com/product/beautiful-rebellion/

You can find us on Facebook and other social media:
Twitter -- @brockmorgan
Instagram -- @realbrockmorgan
Twitter -- @youthministrysherpas
Instagram -- @youthministrysherpas]]>3268cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-youth-ministry-in-an-angry-world-part-2--41545814
This has been a hard year for everyone. A worldwide pandemic, racial tensions, political divisiveness, church shutdowns, social media tirades, constant pivots, lose-lose decisions, constant criticisms, health struggles, personal losses--there is a giant buffet of factors that have taken their toll on us.

We are weary. We are thinking of renting a cave in New Mexico for the foreseeable future.
We know we are struggling, but how are our students doing? Who is helping them process these tumultuous days? Who is present in this mess with them? Who is bringing a perspective that this is not the first time the world has been in an angry uproar? What if this is an opportunity to set this generation on a course to make a better way?

Just talking through this together helped us feel better. We hope it will help you as well.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41545814Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:58:37 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are struggling. This has been a hard year for everyone. A worldwide pandemic, racial tensions, political divisiveness, church shutdowns, social media tirades, constant pivots, lose-lose decisions, constant criticisms,...
This has been a hard year for everyone. A worldwide pandemic, racial tensions, political divisiveness, church shutdowns, social media tirades, constant pivots, lose-lose decisions, constant criticisms, health struggles, personal losses--there is a giant buffet of factors that have taken their toll on us.

We are weary. We are thinking of renting a cave in New Mexico for the foreseeable future.
We know we are struggling, but how are our students doing? Who is helping them process these tumultuous days? Who is present in this mess with them? Who is bringing a perspective that this is not the first time the world has been in an angry uproar? What if this is an opportunity to set this generation on a course to make a better way?

Just talking through this together helped us feel better. We hope it will help you as well.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>1873cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-youth-ministry-in-an-angry-world--41433406
This has been a hard year for everyone. A worldwide pandemic, racial tensions, political divisiveness, church shutdowns, social media tirades, constant pivots, lose-lose decisions, constant criticisms, health struggles, personal losses--there is a giant buffet of factors that have taken their toll on us. Heck, even the parrots are mad! We feel like we are in the middle of a 15-round fight and we keep taking body blow after body blow. We are weary.

We are betting there are plenty of youth pastors who feel this way. Are you discouraged, tired, defeated, discouraged, frustrated and lonely? The bad news is we have no real answers to give. The good news is we have each other, and it feels good to talk about it.
We hope you see yourself in this conversation if for no other reason than to realize you are not alone.

82: Youth Ministry in an Angry World
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41433406Tue, 13 Oct 2020 05:46:36 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are struggling. This has been a hard year for everyone. A worldwide pandemic, racial tensions, political divisiveness, church shutdowns, social media tirades, constant pivots, lose-lose decisions, constant criticisms,...
This has been a hard year for everyone. A worldwide pandemic, racial tensions, political divisiveness, church shutdowns, social media tirades, constant pivots, lose-lose decisions, constant criticisms, health struggles, personal losses--there is a giant buffet of factors that have taken their toll on us. Heck, even the parrots are mad! We feel like we are in the middle of a 15-round fight and we keep taking body blow after body blow. We are weary.

We are betting there are plenty of youth pastors who feel this way. Are you discouraged, tired, defeated, discouraged, frustrated and lonely? The bad news is we have no real answers to give. The good news is we have each other, and it feels good to talk about it.
We hope you see yourself in this conversation if for no other reason than to realize you are not alone.

82: Youth Ministry in an Angry World
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>1855cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-lessons-from-hamilton-part-4--41051478
We lost a lot this summer due to the pandemic – camps, retreats, mission trips, and more. We barely even recognize our students after not seeing them in person for five months. But there is one thing we all gained during the shutdown: Access to Hamilton! Thanks to Disney+, it was possible to watch the incredible Broadway musical that took the country by storm and changed the world forever.

What lessons can we learn from the genius work of Lin-Manuel Miranda? In addition to simply enjoying great history, entertainment, music and art, what can we learn from the Hamilton experience that might be applicable to our youth ministry? We have four ideas, and we present the fourth one in this edition of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
The National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training from DYM!
trainyourvolunteers.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41051478Tue, 22 Sep 2020 12:55:06 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall! We lost a lot this summer due to the pandemic – camps, retreats, mission trips, and more. We barely even recognize our students after not seeing them in person for five months. But there is one...
We lost a lot this summer due to the pandemic – camps, retreats, mission trips, and more. We barely even recognize our students after not seeing them in person for five months. But there is one thing we all gained during the shutdown: Access to Hamilton! Thanks to Disney+, it was possible to watch the incredible Broadway musical that took the country by storm and changed the world forever.

What lessons can we learn from the genius work of Lin-Manuel Miranda? In addition to simply enjoying great history, entertainment, music and art, what can we learn from the Hamilton experience that might be applicable to our youth ministry? We have four ideas, and we present the fourth one in this edition of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.

We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
The National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training from DYM!
trainyourvolunteers.com]]>1708cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-lessons-from-hamilton-part-3--40917734
We lost a lot this summer due to the pandemic – camps, retreats, mission trips, and more. We barely even recognize our students after not seeing them in person for five months. But there is one thing we all gained during the shutdown: Access to Hamilton! Thanks to Disney+, it was possible to watch the incredible Broadway musical that took the country by storm and changed the world forever.

What lessons can we learn from the genius work of Lin-Manuel Miranda? In addition to simply enjoying great history, entertainment, music and art, what can we learn from the Hamilton experience that might be applicable to our youth ministry? We have four ideas, and we present the third one in this edition of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.

80: Lessons from Hamilton (Pt 3)
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Don’t miss the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training from DYM!
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Meet Caesar the Llama!
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/caesar-no-drama-llama-calming-152641892.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40917734Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:21:27 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall! We lost a lot this summer due to the pandemic – camps, retreats, mission trips, and more. We barely even recognize our students after not seeing them in person for five months. But there is one...
We lost a lot this summer due to the pandemic – camps, retreats, mission trips, and more. We barely even recognize our students after not seeing them in person for five months. But there is one thing we all gained during the shutdown: Access to Hamilton! Thanks to Disney+, it was possible to watch the incredible Broadway musical that took the country by storm and changed the world forever.

What lessons can we learn from the genius work of Lin-Manuel Miranda? In addition to simply enjoying great history, entertainment, music and art, what can we learn from the Hamilton experience that might be applicable to our youth ministry? We have four ideas, and we present the third one in this edition of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.

80: Lessons from Hamilton (Pt 3)
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
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Don’t miss the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training from DYM!
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Meet Caesar the Llama!
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/caesar-no-drama-llama-calming-152641892.html]]>1906cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-lessons-from-hamilton-part-2--40777508What lessons can we learn from the genius work of Lin-Manuel Miranda? In addition to simply enjoying great history, entertainment, music and art, what can we learn from the Hamilton experience that might be applicable to our youth ministry? We have four ideas, and we present the second one in this edition of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.
Episode 79 – Lessons from Hamilton (Pt 2)
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Meet Caesar the Llama!
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/caesar-no-drama-llama-calming-152641892.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40777508Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:24:10 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWe lost a lot this summer due to the pandemic – camps, retreats, mission trips, and more. We barely even recognize our students after not seeing them in person for five months. But there is one thing we all gained during the shutdown: Access to...What lessons can we learn from the genius work of Lin-Manuel Miranda? In addition to simply enjoying great history, entertainment, music and art, what can we learn from the Hamilton experience that might be applicable to our youth ministry? We have four ideas, and we present the second one in this edition of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.
Episode 79 – Lessons from Hamilton (Pt 2)
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
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Don’t miss the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training from DYM!
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Meet Caesar the Llama!
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/caesar-no-drama-llama-calming-152641892.html]]>1895cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-lessons-from-hamilton-part-1--40598510
We lost a lot this summer due to the pandemic – camps, retreats, mission trips, and more. We barely even recognize our students after not seeing them in person for five months. But there is one thing we all gained during the shutdown: Access to Hamilton! Thanks to Disney+, it was possible to watch the incredible Broadway musical that took the country by storm and changed the world forever.

What lessons can we learn from the genius work of Lin-Manuel Miranda? In addition to simply enjoying great history, entertainment, music and art, what can we learn from the Hamilton experience that might be applicable to our youth ministry? We have four ideas, and we present the first one in this edition of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.

Episode 78 – Lessons from Hamilton (Pt 1)
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
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Don’t miss the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training from DYM!
trainyourvolunteers.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40598510Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:15:11 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas are back for the fall! We lost a lot this summer due to the pandemic – camps, retreats, mission trips, and more. We barely even recognize our students after not seeing them in person for five months. But there is one...
We lost a lot this summer due to the pandemic – camps, retreats, mission trips, and more. We barely even recognize our students after not seeing them in person for five months. But there is one thing we all gained during the shutdown: Access to Hamilton! Thanks to Disney+, it was possible to watch the incredible Broadway musical that took the country by storm and changed the world forever.

What lessons can we learn from the genius work of Lin-Manuel Miranda? In addition to simply enjoying great history, entertainment, music and art, what can we learn from the Hamilton experience that might be applicable to our youth ministry? We have four ideas, and we present the first one in this edition of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.

Episode 78 – Lessons from Hamilton (Pt 1)
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Don’t miss the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training from DYM!
trainyourvolunteers.com]]>1958cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-16-england-dan-and-john-ford-coley-i-really-want-to-see-you-tonight--27743332
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 16 – England Dan and John Ford Coley – “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” from the album Nights are Forever (1976)
https://open.spotify.com/track/2r008pcfVYc0zgQvSRqUJE?si=demnrRFmQS-b1yyfsSkFvg
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https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27743332Sun, 31 May 2020 07:35:12 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 16 – England Dan and John Ford Coley – “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” from the album Nights are Forever (1976)
https://open.spotify.com/track/2r008pcfVYc0zgQvSRqUJE?si=demnrRFmQS-b1yyfsSkFvg
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>778cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-15-needtobreathe-with-johnnyswim-forever-on-your-side--27743331
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 15 – Needtobreathe (with Johnnyswim) – “Forever on Your Side” from the album Niles City Sound Sessions (2018)
https://open.spotify.com/track/598Dy3TgV1SQulwjPOM0Z2?si=xyEJqcB0RTy6Lo-v204T1A
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27743331Fri, 29 May 2020 08:35:17 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 15 – Needtobreathe (with Johnnyswim) – “Forever on Your Side” from the album Niles City Sound Sessions (2018)
https://open.spotify.com/track/598Dy3TgV1SQulwjPOM0Z2?si=xyEJqcB0RTy6Lo-v204T1A
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>767cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-14-matt-kearney-one-black-sheep--27743329
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 14 – Matt Kearney – “One Black Sheep” from the album Just Kids (2015)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5dUgmiCTHGZgSpxZBeXKoX?si=FgB15d6fSl6NdHeweJtiUQ
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27743329Wed, 27 May 2020 22:35:11 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 14 – Matt Kearney – “One Black Sheep” from the album Just Kids (2015)
https://open.spotify.com/track/5dUgmiCTHGZgSpxZBeXKoX?si=FgB15d6fSl6NdHeweJtiUQ
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>742cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-13-whiteheart-convertibles--27743327
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 13 – Whiteheart – “Convertibles” from the album Don’t Wait for the Movie (1986)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3xHCIYOixpbxeeGFJcjwMz?si=-8aSQK6-Tfq30EBrgSBhhA
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27743327Mon, 25 May 2020 07:35:02 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 13 – Whiteheart – “Convertibles” from the album Don’t Wait for the Movie (1986)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3xHCIYOixpbxeeGFJcjwMz?si=-8aSQK6-Tfq30EBrgSBhhA
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>761cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-12-tom-petty-i-won-t-back-down--27743330
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 12 – Tom Petty – “I Won’t Back Down” from the album Full Moon Fever (1989)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7gSQv1OHpkIoAdUiRLdmI6?si=uVV42dQDTceJH2lonZMIpg
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27743330Sat, 23 May 2020 07:35:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 12 – Tom Petty – “I Won’t Back Down” from the album Full Moon Fever (1989)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7gSQv1OHpkIoAdUiRLdmI6?si=uVV42dQDTceJH2lonZMIpg
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>763cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-11-gordon-lightfoot-wreck-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald--27743328
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 11 – Gordon Lightfoot – “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” from the album Summertime Dream (1976)
https://open.spotify.com/track/536L9C0N7vhYdibCJx3cI2?si=qqlVirg0TGio5Z0eCVYSsA
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27743328Thu, 21 May 2020 21:29:42 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 11 – Gordon Lightfoot – “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” from the album Summertime Dream (1976)
https://open.spotify.com/track/536L9C0N7vhYdibCJx3cI2?si=qqlVirg0TGio5Z0eCVYSsA
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>875cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-10-the-beatles-ob-la-di-ob-la-da--27743326
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 10 – The Beatles – “Ob La Di Ob La Da” from the album The Beatles (1968)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1gFNm7cXfG1vSMcxPpSxec?si=x6NRlS7WTUqGz_8X0dL0SA
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27743326Tue, 19 May 2020 21:29:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 10 – The Beatles – “Ob La Di Ob La Da” from the album The Beatles (1968)
https://open.spotify.com/track/1gFNm7cXfG1vSMcxPpSxec?si=x6NRlS7WTUqGz_8X0dL0SA
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>626cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-9-tears-for-fears-shout-from-songs-from-the-big-chair-1985--27641827
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 9 – Tears for Fears – “Shout” from the album Songs from the Big Chair (1985)
https://open.spotify.com/track/11leihwcsTVOTo1gxpgYNG?si=er_sRuCYRJes6MFeuP2h3A
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27641827Mon, 18 May 2020 06:06:28 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 9 – Tears for Fears – “Shout” from the album Songs from the Big Chair (1985)
https://open.spotify.com/track/11leihwcsTVOTo1gxpgYNG?si=er_sRuCYRJes6MFeuP2h3A
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>658cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-8-toby-keith-i-wanna-talk-about-me-from-the-album-pull-my-chain-2001--27178221
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Sherpa Short 8: Toby Keith I Wanna Talk About Me from the album Pull My Chain (2001)

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27178221Fri, 15 May 2020 19:20:17 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Sherpa Short 8: Toby Keith I Wanna Talk About Me from the album Pull My Chain (2001)

We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>701cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-7-twenty-one-pilots-heathens-from-the-suicide-squad-soundtrack-2016--27178220
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 7 – Twenty One Pilots – “Heathens” from the Suicide Squad Soundtrack (2016)
https://open.spotify.com/track/6i0V12jOa3mr6uu4WYhUBr?si=xg-wcTr0ThK-ZxUvcv3SKg
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27178220Wed, 13 May 2020 19:20:14 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 7 – Twenty One Pilots – “Heathens” from the Suicide Squad Soundtrack (2016)
https://open.spotify.com/track/6i0V12jOa3mr6uu4WYhUBr?si=xg-wcTr0ThK-ZxUvcv3SKg
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>629cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-6-avril-lavigne-my-happy-ending-from-the-album-under-my-skin-2004--26808815
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 6 – Avril Lavigne – “My Happy Ending” from the album Under My Skin (2004)
https://open.spotify.com/track/6sqNctd7MlJoKDOxPVCAvU?si=Ya2EgOCsTTS9NSbvOKY1EA
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26808815Mon, 11 May 2020 07:35:23 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 6 – Avril Lavigne – “My Happy Ending” from the album Under My Skin (2004)
https://open.spotify.com/track/6sqNctd7MlJoKDOxPVCAvU?si=Ya2EgOCsTTS9NSbvOKY1EA
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>655cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-5-earth-wind-and-fire-september-1978--26808814
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 5 – Earth Wind and Fire – “September” (1978)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7Cuk8jsPPoNYQWXK9XRFvG?si=brAcOuisQGa_OEFs3gfGXg
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26808814Sun, 10 May 2020 03:35:11 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 5 – Earth Wind and Fire – “September” (1978)
https://open.spotify.com/track/7Cuk8jsPPoNYQWXK9XRFvG?si=brAcOuisQGa_OEFs3gfGXg
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>685cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-4-edgar-winter-group-free-ride-from-the-album-they-only-come-out-at-night-1972--26808816
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 4 – Edgar Winter Group – “Free Ride” from the album They Only Come Out at Night (1972)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4DhbiXEuV7JxSR0wuqetTa?si=H2ftOxhISrGJE7I-Q7RwHQ
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26808816Thu, 07 May 2020 17:38:07 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 4 – Edgar Winter Group – “Free Ride” from the album They Only Come Out at Night (1972)
https://open.spotify.com/track/4DhbiXEuV7JxSR0wuqetTa?si=H2ftOxhISrGJE7I-Q7RwHQ
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>751cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-3-switchfoot-s-dark-horses-from-the-album-vice-verses-2011--26477279
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 3 – Switchfoot – “Dark Horses” from the album Vice Verses (2011) https://open.spotify.com/track/4zRnU8aqb6wjyGHaHxunQT?si=7RGPaj-xS9mNrxX4zDvj1Q
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26477279Tue, 05 May 2020 07:25:18 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 3 – Switchfoot – “Dark Horses” from the album Vice Verses (2011) https://open.spotify.com/track/4zRnU8aqb6wjyGHaHxunQT?si=7RGPaj-xS9mNrxX4zDvj1Q
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>581cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-2-fleetwood-mac-don-t-stop-from-the-album-rumors-1977--26477280
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 2 – Fleetwood Mac – “Don’t Stop” from the album Rumors (1977)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3CPeWqqaHR0hmyfsWhMJQs?si=PFWBWaRdSc6wKIGzm0glww
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26477280Sun, 03 May 2020 07:25:01 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!

Episode 2 – Fleetwood Mac – “Don’t Stop” from the album Rumors (1977)
https://open.spotify.com/track/3CPeWqqaHR0hmyfsWhMJQs?si=PFWBWaRdSc6wKIGzm0glww
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>438cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-1-john-bellion-the-internet-from-the-album-glory-sound-prep-2018--26477278
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!


Episode 1 – John Bellion – “The Internet” from the album Glory Sound Prep (2018)
https://open.spotify.com/track/359Q4gGdrQIFhRzs7J8gZu?si=qw87LvEESDGwEwVc1yF1Rg
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26477278Fri, 01 May 2020 06:21:26 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt’s May! That means it’s time to put the top down, turn up the radio, and break out the Sherpa Shorts! For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This...
For the past two years during the month of May, we provided a blast of llama love with a burst of episodes we called the Sherpa Shorts. This year we are choosing some incredible song lyrics and then riffing about how they relate to youth ministry. Great music, sage thoughts, and a playlist for your summer road trip – that sounds like podcast perfection!

Enjoy this year’s version of SHERPA SHORTS!


Episode 1 – John Bellion – “The Internet” from the album Glory Sound Prep (2018)
https://open.spotify.com/track/359Q4gGdrQIFhRzs7J8gZu?si=qw87LvEESDGwEwVc1yF1Rg
We are proud members of the DYM Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/]]>653cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legend-brock-morgan--26226576
Well, not quite. But almost. Back when we were just starting out as podcasters in January of 2018, we reached out to Brock for an interview. He had just released his book, Youth Ministry 2027, and when we found out he lived not far from us, we thought talking to him would be a great way to build our audience.

He didn’t know us from Adam, but he was very accommodating and agreed to sit down with us. It was the beginning of a friendship, and maybe even the beginning of the Sherpas.

Two years later, we are excited to release our latest conversation with Brock as part of our Sherpa Legends series. Brock has served on the speaking team of Youth Specialties and is a frequent author for the Youth Cartel. He speaks at youth conferences, parent events and youth leader training workshops around the country. He has served at influential churches on both coasts. And he is the son of Christian hippies. No lie. He grew up on the road with parents who were part of a Jesus Movement rock band in the 70s and played for Billy Graham Crusades. Those experiences deeply shaped his theology of youth ministry, his view of students as revolutionaries, and his thoughtful approach to following Jesus. He both informs and inspires us. And we just love hanging out with him.

His parent’s band was pretty rad, too!

Enjoy our conversation with this legend of youth ministry, Brock Morgan.


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To book Brock Morgan:
http://brockmorgan.com/index.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26226576Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:40:13 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkBrock Morgan is the reason we are here. Well, not quite. But almost. Back when we were just starting out as podcasters in January of 2018, we reached out to Brock for an interview. He had just released his book, Youth Ministry 2027, and when we...
Well, not quite. But almost. Back when we were just starting out as podcasters in January of 2018, we reached out to Brock for an interview. He had just released his book, Youth Ministry 2027, and when we found out he lived not far from us, we thought talking to him would be a great way to build our audience.

He didn’t know us from Adam, but he was very accommodating and agreed to sit down with us. It was the beginning of a friendship, and maybe even the beginning of the Sherpas.

Two years later, we are excited to release our latest conversation with Brock as part of our Sherpa Legends series. Brock has served on the speaking team of Youth Specialties and is a frequent author for the Youth Cartel. He speaks at youth conferences, parent events and youth leader training workshops around the country. He has served at influential churches on both coasts. And he is the son of Christian hippies. No lie. He grew up on the road with parents who were part of a Jesus Movement rock band in the 70s and played for Billy Graham Crusades. Those experiences deeply shaped his theology of youth ministry, his view of students as revolutionaries, and his thoughtful approach to following Jesus. He both informs and inspires us. And we just love hanging out with him.

His parent’s band was pretty rad, too!

Enjoy our conversation with this legend of youth ministry, Brock Morgan.


We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Check out our fabulous sponsor:
https://servehq.church/
You can find Brock’s books on Amazon or here:
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To book Brock Morgan:
http://brockmorgan.com/index.html]]>3782cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-pandemic-perspectives-part-2--25819193What is God teaching us?
How will our perspective about youth ministry change?
What will we do differently in the Brave New Post-Pandemic World?
What have we been doing that just doesn’t matter anymore?
Maybe the lessons we are supposed to learn are less about digital navigation and more about being pastors and shepherds. Maybe it’s less about how to do online church, and more about community and humility.
Maybe we will learn something after all. We sure hope so!
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
If you have no idea who Tony Mandarich is:
https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4073575
Add a llama or goat to your Zoom meeting!
https://www.sweetfarm.org/goat-2-meeting
Check out our fabulous sponsor:
https://servehq.church/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25819193Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:15:03 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWe are nearing the two-month point of the pandemic. It’s getting old. Really old. The end remains a mysterious mountain hidden in the far distance. We don’t know when the skies will clear and when we will see the summit. While we soldier on, we are...What is God teaching us?
How will our perspective about youth ministry change?
What will we do differently in the Brave New Post-Pandemic World?
What have we been doing that just doesn’t matter anymore?
Maybe the lessons we are supposed to learn are less about digital navigation and more about being pastors and shepherds. Maybe it’s less about how to do online church, and more about community and humility.
Maybe we will learn something after all. We sure hope so!
We are proud members of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
If you have no idea who Tony Mandarich is:
https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4073575
Add a llama or goat to your Zoom meeting!
https://www.sweetfarm.org/goat-2-meeting
Check out our fabulous sponsor:
https://servehq.church/]]>1975cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-pandemic-perspectives-part-1--25443911That is, unless you are a 50+ youth pastor who spends four hours on Sunday afternoon trying to figure out how to get a Youtube video to stream on your Zoom account. I never did get that stupid thing to work.
Seriously, while we admire the creativity, ingenuity, and generosity that the pandemic has spawned in youth ministry world, we wonder if perhaps we haven’t dealt with our true emotions. Are we covering up how many of us truly feel? Have we faced our sense of failure? Have we dealt with our grief and loss? Have we admitted that we’ve spent a few late nights wondering if we were making any difference at all before this happened, let alone now?
Failure. Grief. Sadness. These are real things that need to be talked about. Our role as youth pastors is to lead the way in these conversations. We have plenty of our own examples to share. Maybe our honesty will help you feel like you are not alone. Maybe we can help our students know they are not alone, too.
Don’t worry-it’s not all black clouds and thunderstorms. There are silver linings to this season. We are grateful for what we are learning. We are grateful for friends, family, and time at home.
We are also grateful that we DYM hasn’t kicked us out of the network yet! We can’t believe we get to be part of this thing!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25443911Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:40:05 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIf you follow enough youth workers on social media, you’ll see some incredible youth ministry taking place right now. Everyone seems to be “killing it” on InstaZoomFaceTube. With all the talent and creativity that’s risen to the surface in the past...That is, unless you are a 50+ youth pastor who spends four hours on Sunday afternoon trying to figure out how to get a Youtube video to stream on your Zoom account. I never did get that stupid thing to work.
Seriously, while we admire the creativity, ingenuity, and generosity that the pandemic has spawned in youth ministry world, we wonder if perhaps we haven’t dealt with our true emotions. Are we covering up how many of us truly feel? Have we faced our sense of failure? Have we dealt with our grief and loss? Have we admitted that we’ve spent a few late nights wondering if we were making any difference at all before this happened, let alone now?
Failure. Grief. Sadness. These are real things that need to be talked about. Our role as youth pastors is to lead the way in these conversations. We have plenty of our own examples to share. Maybe our honesty will help you feel like you are not alone. Maybe we can help our students know they are not alone, too.
Don’t worry-it’s not all black clouds and thunderstorms. There are silver linings to this season. We are grateful for what we are learning. We are grateful for friends, family, and time at home.
We are also grateful that we DYM hasn’t kicked us out of the network yet! We can’t believe we get to be part of this thing!]]>1851cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-welcome-to-the-dym-podcast-network--24912119We are amazed. Humbled. Honored. Starstruck. Gobsmacked. Pumped!
We are now part of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
Who are we? We are Steve and Mathew, two veteran youth workers from Maryland from neighboring churches who are great friends with nearly 60 years of youth ministry experience between us. Two years ago, we started the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast—Sherpas being those hardy Tibetan souls who help climbers make it to the summit of Everest and other mountains. Our mission was to “Help Youth Workers to Keep Going” so they can discover the blessings that come with longevity.
Since then, we’ve recorded 75 regular shows, 52 “Sherpa Shorts,” and a bunch of interviews with the “Legends” of youth ministry. We can’t believe we get to do this!
And now we can’t believe we get to be part of DYM -- the greatest network since ESPN!
In Episode 75, we celebrate this amazing honor and tell our new listeners a little bit about ourselves.
This just might help US to keep going! Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24912119Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:25:18 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOh. My. Goodness. We are amazed. Humbled. Honored. Starstruck. Gobsmacked. Pumped! We are now part of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network! Who are we? We are Steve and Mathew, two veteran youth workers from Maryland from neighboring...We are amazed. Humbled. Honored. Starstruck. Gobsmacked. Pumped!
We are now part of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
Who are we? We are Steve and Mathew, two veteran youth workers from Maryland from neighboring churches who are great friends with nearly 60 years of youth ministry experience between us. Two years ago, we started the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast—Sherpas being those hardy Tibetan souls who help climbers make it to the summit of Everest and other mountains. Our mission was to “Help Youth Workers to Keep Going” so they can discover the blessings that come with longevity.
Since then, we’ve recorded 75 regular shows, 52 “Sherpa Shorts,” and a bunch of interviews with the “Legends” of youth ministry. We can’t believe we get to do this!
And now we can’t believe we get to be part of DYM -- the greatest network since ESPN!
In Episode 75, we celebrate this amazing honor and tell our new listeners a little bit about ourselves.
This just might help US to keep going! Thank you for listening!]]>2083cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-74-talking-squirrels-and-the-beauty-of-middle-school-ministry--24759118We had some audio problems with the call, so please bear with us. There are nuggets of wisdom and encouragement throughout.
As serendipity would have it, both of our shows are joining the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network (theirs is being renamed simply "Middle School Ministry). We are beyond thrilled to be included in this amazing partnership, beginning with Episode 75 coming soon!
Episode 74 --- Talking Squirrels and the Beauty of Middle School Ministry]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/8cdba375-33a5-52c7-8f74-b59b4cbb9899Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIn today's episode, we share a conversation we had back in January with Ronald and Michelle of the Talking Squirrels Middle School Ministry Podcast. Middle School is the hidden treasure of youth ministry and the most undervalued ministry in the...We had some audio problems with the call, so please bear with us. There are nuggets of wisdom and encouragement throughout.
As serendipity would have it, both of our shows are joining the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network (theirs is being renamed simply "Middle School Ministry). We are beyond thrilled to be included in this amazing partnership, beginning with Episode 75 coming soon!
Episode 74 --- Talking Squirrels and the Beauty of Middle School Ministry]]>2952cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-73-firing-volunteers--23699293Building a healthy volunteer team is one of the keys to a successful youth ministry. We've been down that road, and for better or worse, have learned a few things along the way. Here is the final part of our three-part series on Recruiting, Keeping and (gasp!) Firing volunteers.
Episode 73 -- Firing Volunteers]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/911774b8-d70c-5948-94d6-f6b5c0590504Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkNo man (or woman) is an island. Building a healthy volunteer team is one of the keys to a successful youth ministry. We've been down that road, and for better or worse, have learned a few things along the way. Here is the final part of our three-part...Building a healthy volunteer team is one of the keys to a successful youth ministry. We've been down that road, and for better or worse, have learned a few things along the way. Here is the final part of our three-part series on Recruiting, Keeping and (gasp!) Firing volunteers.
Episode 73 -- Firing Volunteers]]>2599cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-72-keeping-volunteers--23460752Building a healthy volunteer team is one of the keys to a successful youth ministry. We've been down that road, and for better or worse, have learned a few things along the way. Here is the first part of our three-part series on Recruiting, Keeping and (gasp!) Firing volunteers.
Episode 72 -- Keeping Volunteers]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/0efc97c8-de01-5b0f-be3a-0aa7b21d8f64Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkNo man (or woman) is an island. Building a healthy volunteer team is one of the keys to a successful youth ministry. We've been down that road, and for better or worse, have learned a few things along the way. Here is the first part of our three-part...Building a healthy volunteer team is one of the keys to a successful youth ministry. We've been down that road, and for better or worse, have learned a few things along the way. Here is the first part of our three-part series on Recruiting, Keeping and (gasp!) Firing volunteers.
Episode 72 -- Keeping Volunteers]]>2130cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-71-recruiting-volunteers--23166635Building a healthy volunteer team is one of the keys to a successful youth ministry. We've been down that road, and for better or worse, have learned a few things along the way. Here is the first part of our three-part series on Recruiting, Shepherding and (gasp!) even firing volunteers.
Episode 71 -- Recruiting Volunteers]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/0df20819-c492-5418-ad48-c4eaf411c8e9Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkNo man (or woman) is an island. Building a healthy volunteer team is one of the keys to a successful youth ministry. We've been down that road, and for better or worse, have learned a few things along the way. Here is the first part of our three-part...Building a healthy volunteer team is one of the keys to a successful youth ministry. We've been down that road, and for better or worse, have learned a few things along the way. Here is the first part of our three-part series on Recruiting, Shepherding and (gasp!) even firing volunteers.
Episode 71 -- Recruiting Volunteers]]>2025cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legends-greg-stier--22987152Greg is the founder and former president of Dare 2 Share Ministries. Raised in a violent, inner-city family in Denver, Colorado, he never knew his father. A local pastor named "Yankee" led Greg and his entire family to Christ. That ignited a passion in Greg to see all lost people come to know Jesus. Following college, he became a pastor and founded Dare 2 Share ministries. Deeply impacted by the Columbine shooting in 1999, Greg took the ministry full-time and has never looked back.
Greg has spoken to more than a million teenagers through the Dare 2 Share conferences. He's the author of Gospelize and numerous resources for leaders and students. A few years ago, Greg and his team created Dare 2 Share Live, taking the principles of healthy evangelistic youth ministries to thousands of churches around the country via simulcast. The next event is 10/10/20.
Greg is a frequent speaker at Youth Specialties and a die-hard defender of youth pastors and youth ministry. You cannot talk to Greg Stier and go away unchanged and unchallenged.
We hope you enjoy our conversation with the legendary Greg Stier.
https://www.dare2share.org/https://dare2sharelive.org/https://lifein6words.com/app/]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/941539c9-1197-5403-b1c7-ebf2e14efdeeThu, 20 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkGreg Stier is one of the most important voices in youth ministry. His passionate call to keep evangelism at the forefront of all we do has inspired an entire generation of youth pastors and students to share their faith with courage. Greg is the...Greg is the founder and former president of Dare 2 Share Ministries. Raised in a violent, inner-city family in Denver, Colorado, he never knew his father. A local pastor named "Yankee" led Greg and his entire family to Christ. That ignited a passion in Greg to see all lost people come to know Jesus. Following college, he became a pastor and founded Dare 2 Share ministries. Deeply impacted by the Columbine shooting in 1999, Greg took the ministry full-time and has never looked back.
Greg has spoken to more than a million teenagers through the Dare 2 Share conferences. He's the author of Gospelize and numerous resources for leaders and students. A few years ago, Greg and his team created Dare 2 Share Live, taking the principles of healthy evangelistic youth ministries to thousands of churches around the country via simulcast. The next event is 10/10/20.
Greg is a frequent speaker at Youth Specialties and a die-hard defender of youth pastors and youth ministry. You cannot talk to Greg Stier and go away unchanged and unchallenged.
We hope you enjoy our conversation with the legendary Greg Stier.
https://www.dare2share.org/https://dare2sharelive.org/https://lifein6words.com/app/]]>3437cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-legend-this-thursday--22906885youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/cabeee8e-707f-5fa0-a154-a5d799a55051Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast Network73cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-70-with-a-young-family--22649748Youth Ministry is an incredible life choice, not only for us but for our spouse and kids as well. It presents blessings and challenges to parenting and to raising small children that many other professions do not. How do you leave the troubles of other people's kids at the office? How much do you share with your wife? How do you integrate your family and ministry, but not too much? With great skill and agility, we navigated those waters. Actually, we had little idea what we were doing, but we survived. Maybe we even learned something worth sharing. 
As Mathew prepares to send his youngest child off to college and Steve prepares to graduate his youngest child from college, we present to you our old thoughts on how to be a great youth pastor while raising a young family.
Episode 70 -- With a Young Family]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/09a5ed31-2580-585a-b9d1-e057ae76e91eTue, 11 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt feels like another lifetime, but we still remember it like it was, well, a lifetime ago. Once upon a time, we were youth workers with young children at home! Youth Ministry is an incredible life choice, not only for us but for our spouse and kids...Youth Ministry is an incredible life choice, not only for us but for our spouse and kids as well. It presents blessings and challenges to parenting and to raising small children that many other professions do not. How do you leave the troubles of other people's kids at the office? How much do you share with your wife? How do you integrate your family and ministry, but not too much? With great skill and agility, we navigated those waters. Actually, we had little idea what we were doing, but we survived. Maybe we even learned something worth sharing. 
As Mathew prepares to send his youngest child off to college and Steve prepares to graduate his youngest child from college, we present to you our old thoughts on how to be a great youth pastor while raising a young family.
Episode 70 -- With a Young Family]]>2314cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-69-2nd-semester-seniors-a-deeper-look--22626415In episode 68, we asked two second-semester seniors what they want from their youth ministry as they approach graduation. The main thing we heard from them was support, caring, and comfort. What they don't want is change, guilt, pressure, or anyone asking, "So, what are YOU doing after graduation?"
In this episode, we unpack these ideas a little more thoroughly. What's behind that for these students, and perhaps even their parents. What can we as youth workers do to help not only our students, but their parents, prepare for this emotional and important transition. What if, instead of adding to their stress and feeding the comparison machine, we instead relieve the pressure and help everybody realize it's all going to be okay?! 
It's something we confess we haven't done well, and yet, now that we are nearly finished with this whole season ourselves, wish we could do differently. Maybe we don't have to drown ourselves in fried cheese curds to survive this after all.
We think this is an important conversation. We hope you can learn from our mistakes.
This episode of Youth Ministry Sherpas is sponsored by: https://servehq.church/
Episode 69 -- Second Semester Seniors: A Deeper Look]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/1f2c242f-24fc-5299-92cb-819489718f0cTue, 04 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast Network2nd Semester Seniors -- A Deeper Look In episode 68, we asked two second-semester seniors what they want from their youth ministry as they approach graduation. The main thing we heard from them was support, caring, and comfort. What they don't want is...In episode 68, we asked two second-semester seniors what they want from their youth ministry as they approach graduation. The main thing we heard from them was support, caring, and comfort. What they don't want is change, guilt, pressure, or anyone asking, "So, what are YOU doing after graduation?"
In this episode, we unpack these ideas a little more thoroughly. What's behind that for these students, and perhaps even their parents. What can we as youth workers do to help not only our students, but their parents, prepare for this emotional and important transition. What if, instead of adding to their stress and feeding the comparison machine, we instead relieve the pressure and help everybody realize it's all going to be okay?! 
It's something we confess we haven't done well, and yet, now that we are nearly finished with this whole season ourselves, wish we could do differently. Maybe we don't have to drown ourselves in fried cheese curds to survive this after all.
We think this is an important conversation. We hope you can learn from our mistakes.
This episode of Youth Ministry Sherpas is sponsored by: https://servehq.church/
Episode 69 -- Second Semester Seniors: A Deeper Look]]>2135cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-68-2nd-semester-seniors--22626562Nothing makes the years seem to go faster in youth ministry than seniors in their final semester.
In today's episode, Illy McCabe and Emily Webb, two second-semester seniors, share their thoughts on how to make the most of this last phase of life in student ministry. It's a great reminder for us as youth workers of how valuable what we do really is, and how blessed we are to be able to enjoy such bittersweet moments. We can be the source of stress and guilt for seniors, or we can send them off well. Let's choose the latter.
Episode 68 -- Second Semester Seniors]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/68faba77-10de-5d2b-b229-6e7dba720c57Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkYou know them, invest in them, laugh with them, and love them for 4, maybe 7, years, and then it's time to say goodbye. It's not easy. Nothing makes the years seem to go faster in youth ministry than seniors in their final semester. In today's...Nothing makes the years seem to go faster in youth ministry than seniors in their final semester.
In today's episode, Illy McCabe and Emily Webb, two second-semester seniors, share their thoughts on how to make the most of this last phase of life in student ministry. It's a great reminder for us as youth workers of how valuable what we do really is, and how blessed we are to be able to enjoy such bittersweet moments. We can be the source of stress and guilt for seniors, or we can send them off well. Let's choose the latter.
Episode 68 -- Second Semester Seniors]]>2476cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legends-jim-burns--22626520No youth pastor has a deeper, wider, and more influential tree than Dr. Jim Burns.
Jim Burns has been involved in youth ministry since the time he was saved at 16. He  even turned down a baseball scholarship to Stanford in order to study for the ministry at then little-known Azusa Pacific University. He led a growing youth ministry in California, where he mentored a high school kid named Doug Fields. Jim became a key part of the Youth Specialties speaking team, working closely with the legendary Mike Yaconelli and Wayne Rice. He has written resources which now have more than 2 million copies in print. He eventually turned his rich wisdom towards parents, and became the President of HomeWord and the Executive Director of the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific. He and his wife Cathy still speak regularly at parenting and marriage events around the country, and are the proud parents of three grown daughters and proud grandparents of James and Charlotte.
Even with his many achievements and rich legacy, Jim still gets teary-eyed thinking about the students who didn't get it. It's a quality that makes him a great youth pastor.
We know you will enjoy our conversation with the gracious and wise Dr. Jim Burns.
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/0769f772-d38a-5d10-ab7c-e7265968f69fThu, 23 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkGreat coaches have what's called a "Coaching Tree." It's the legacy of former assistants who have gone on to great things in their own right. The longer they coach, the farther and wider those branches stretch. No youth pastor has a deeper, wider, and...No youth pastor has a deeper, wider, and more influential tree than Dr. Jim Burns.
Jim Burns has been involved in youth ministry since the time he was saved at 16. He  even turned down a baseball scholarship to Stanford in order to study for the ministry at then little-known Azusa Pacific University. He led a growing youth ministry in California, where he mentored a high school kid named Doug Fields. Jim became a key part of the Youth Specialties speaking team, working closely with the legendary Mike Yaconelli and Wayne Rice. He has written resources which now have more than 2 million copies in print. He eventually turned his rich wisdom towards parents, and became the President of HomeWord and the Executive Director of the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific. He and his wife Cathy still speak regularly at parenting and marriage events around the country, and are the proud parents of three grown daughters and proud grandparents of James and Charlotte.
Even with his many achievements and rich legacy, Jim still gets teary-eyed thinking about the students who didn't get it. It's a quality that makes him a great youth pastor.
We know you will enjoy our conversation with the gracious and wise Dr. Jim Burns.
 ]]>4493cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-67-getting-a-mid-year-checkup--22626511In this episode, we kick off a new season with a much-needed checkup when Steve discovers in horror that Mathew hasn't been to the dentist in 9 (or is it 11) years! Apparently, Mathew doesn't think it's necessary until the pain is intolerable. Steve, on the other hand, goes faithfully twice a year (hey, it's covered by dental insurance, so why not?). 
Since we are now at the halfway point of the typical youth ministry year, this reminded us that it's good to do a bi-annual check up on our youth ministry. What are our volunteers, our students, and we ourselves doing to remind ourselves of our vision and goals? What can we do to avoid the cavities and apathy that the long winter months sometimes bring?
We are the danger, we mean, the dentist! (Breaking Bad reference there)
Episode 67 -- Getting a Mid-Year Checkup]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/b2c84d2d-844d-51bf-9af4-87e574a8784bTue, 07 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHappy New Year! Happy New Decade! Welcome to the 3rd Season of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast! In this episode, we kick off a new season with a much-needed checkup when Steve discovers in horror that Mathew hasn't been to the dentist in 9 (or is...In this episode, we kick off a new season with a much-needed checkup when Steve discovers in horror that Mathew hasn't been to the dentist in 9 (or is it 11) years! Apparently, Mathew doesn't think it's necessary until the pain is intolerable. Steve, on the other hand, goes faithfully twice a year (hey, it's covered by dental insurance, so why not?). 
Since we are now at the halfway point of the typical youth ministry year, this reminded us that it's good to do a bi-annual check up on our youth ministry. What are our volunteers, our students, and we ourselves doing to remind ourselves of our vision and goals? What can we do to avoid the cavities and apathy that the long winter months sometimes bring?
We are the danger, we mean, the dentist! (Breaking Bad reference there)
Episode 67 -- Getting a Mid-Year Checkup]]>1793cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legends-duffy-and-maggie-robbins--22626953In addition to being a sought-after conference speaker, Duffy served for many years as Professor of Youth Ministries at Eastern University near Philadelphia, as well as a key member of the Youth Specialties speaking team. Recently, he and Maggie moved to the western part of Pennsylvania to take a similar position at Grove City College (Steve's Alma Mater). Following the raising of their two daughters, Maggie pursued her passion by becoming a Spiritual Director, and each year brings her special gift to the Youth Specialties Conference.
Despite some confusion during the interview, we were able to determine they've been married for 46 years!
For the official resume, Duffy has his D.Min. in Youth and Family Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, and is the author of numerous books including Ministry of Nurture, This Way to Youth Ministry: An Introduction to the Adventure, Speaking to Teenagers (which he co-wrote with Doug Fields), Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts and Enjoy the Silence (which he co-wrote with Maggie). Duffy also teaches in the D-Min program at Gordon-Conwell Seminary and serves as associate staff member with the Center for Parent-Youth Understanding (CPYU).
We were blessed to spend time with Duffy and Maggie for a live session at the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa. Our time was short, but rich. We can't wait to talk to them again.]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-legends-duffy-and-maggie-robbins-3de7ba9af4042688f22479fc44a321aaThu, 19 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWhen we think about legendary youth speakers, Duffy Robbins is one of the first people to come to mind. He has been challenging, inspiring, and entertaining students for over 40 years. His warm style and quick wit has influenced many generations of...In addition to being a sought-after conference speaker, Duffy served for many years as Professor of Youth Ministries at Eastern University near Philadelphia, as well as a key member of the Youth Specialties speaking team. Recently, he and Maggie moved to the western part of Pennsylvania to take a similar position at Grove City College (Steve's Alma Mater). Following the raising of their two daughters, Maggie pursued her passion by becoming a Spiritual Director, and each year brings her special gift to the Youth Specialties Conference.
Despite some confusion during the interview, we were able to determine they've been married for 46 years!
For the official resume, Duffy has his D.Min. in Youth and Family Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary, and is the author of numerous books including Ministry of Nurture, This Way to Youth Ministry: An Introduction to the Adventure, Speaking to Teenagers (which he co-wrote with Doug Fields), Youth Ministry Nuts and Bolts and Enjoy the Silence (which he co-wrote with Maggie). Duffy also teaches in the D-Min program at Gordon-Conwell Seminary and serves as associate staff member with the Center for Parent-Youth Understanding (CPYU).
We were blessed to spend time with Duffy and Maggie for a live session at the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa. Our time was short, but rich. We can't wait to talk to them again.]]>3095cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-legend-this-thursday--22626559If you grew up in a youth group sometime in the past 30 years, chances are you've heard Duffy Robins speak. Who knows how many students he has spoken to over his many years as a conference speaker. After a distinguished career as Professor of Youth Ministries at Eastern University near Philadelphia, Duffy has taken his talents to other side of the state, to Grove City College (Steve's Alma Mater!). We were blessed to be joined by Duffy's wife, Maggie, for our first-ever "live" show. We can't wait for you to hear our "legendary" conversation with Duffy and Maggie Robbins.]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/new-legend-this-thursday-1576537336-2d8de40fa4f5b6c51c65fa9843f18f8bTue, 17 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkRecorded live from the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa, FL! If you grew up in a youth group sometime in the past 30 years, chances are you've heard Duffy Robins speak. Who knows how many students he has spoken to over his many years as a...If you grew up in a youth group sometime in the past 30 years, chances are you've heard Duffy Robins speak. Who knows how many students he has spoken to over his many years as a conference speaker. After a distinguished career as Professor of Youth Ministries at Eastern University near Philadelphia, Duffy has taken his talents to other side of the state, to Grove City College (Steve's Alma Mater!). We were blessed to be joined by Duffy's wife, Maggie, for our first-ever "live" show. We can't wait for you to hear our "legendary" conversation with Duffy and Maggie Robbins.]]>135cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-66-back-to-our-calling--22626537Do you ever wonder if you should still be in youth ministry, or question whether you were ever called in the first place?
We have. And still do. But deep down, we also know we were called to this. And what helps us persevere is coming back to the story of how God called us into this in the first place. We realize that we've been imprinted with a supernatural design to do what we do. It's something we will always have, and it's what keeps us coming back year after year, even when we grow tired, discouraged, or wonder if we still have it.
Remembering our calling affirms our calling.
Kami Rita is the greatest Sherpa in history. Earlier this year, he summited Everest for the 24th time at the age of 49. He is definitely called to climb the mountain. We think you are too. We hope we've helped you get this far.
As 2019 draws to a close, may this episode encourage you to continue in this amazing calling until the 24th summit, the 49th year, the next retreat, or this year's Christmas party. Whatever you are feeling in terms of your stamina, remember that you were called to this.
Blessings to you as we wrap up our second year of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast. See you in 2020!
Episode 66 -- Back to Our Calling]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-66-back-to-our-calling-e2b56cc09ed2f6e9f065ab1becf96b8cTue, 10 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkDo you know who Kami Rita is? You should. He's a man who knows his calling. Do you ever wonder if you should still be in youth ministry, or question whether you were ever called in the first place? We have. And still do. But deep down, we also know we...Do you ever wonder if you should still be in youth ministry, or question whether you were ever called in the first place?
We have. And still do. But deep down, we also know we were called to this. And what helps us persevere is coming back to the story of how God called us into this in the first place. We realize that we've been imprinted with a supernatural design to do what we do. It's something we will always have, and it's what keeps us coming back year after year, even when we grow tired, discouraged, or wonder if we still have it.
Remembering our calling affirms our calling.
Kami Rita is the greatest Sherpa in history. Earlier this year, he summited Everest for the 24th time at the age of 49. He is definitely called to climb the mountain. We think you are too. We hope we've helped you get this far.
As 2019 draws to a close, may this episode encourage you to continue in this amazing calling until the 24th summit, the 49th year, the next retreat, or this year's Christmas party. Whatever you are feeling in terms of your stamina, remember that you were called to this.
Blessings to you as we wrap up our second year of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast. See you in 2020!
Episode 66 -- Back to Our Calling]]>1754cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-65-introverts-vs-extroverts--22626512Which of us has a better personality for youth ministry?
The truth is -- both of us and neither of us.
In today's episode, Mathew and Steve discuss the questions we've asked ourselves our entire lives in youth ministry. What are the advantages and disadvantages of our personality types? What do we bring to the table that's needed, and what do we need to work harder at? Mathew is the more stereotypical youth pastor -- the life of the party who rarely grows tired of people. Steve, on the other hand, is just as happy spending the day alone with books as with students. What we've both come to realize is that God made us exactly as we are -- with strengths and weaknesses -- and will use us uniquely in the lives of students. We just need to know when to dig deep for the part of us that doesn't come naturally. 
Perhaps you've questioned your calling as an introvert, or perhaps you've questioned your methods as an extrovert. Either way, lean into your strengths as you live out your calling in student ministry.
Episode 65 -- Introverts vs. Extroverts]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-65-introverts-vs-extroverts-6b739294b14863e9249fb993780d9753Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOne of us is the life of the party, sending invites to the whole neighborhood to stop over for a swim. The other is happier sitting alone by the pool sipping coffee, ignoring the doorbell. Which of us has a better personality for youth ministry? The...Which of us has a better personality for youth ministry?
The truth is -- both of us and neither of us.
In today's episode, Mathew and Steve discuss the questions we've asked ourselves our entire lives in youth ministry. What are the advantages and disadvantages of our personality types? What do we bring to the table that's needed, and what do we need to work harder at? Mathew is the more stereotypical youth pastor -- the life of the party who rarely grows tired of people. Steve, on the other hand, is just as happy spending the day alone with books as with students. What we've both come to realize is that God made us exactly as we are -- with strengths and weaknesses -- and will use us uniquely in the lives of students. We just need to know when to dig deep for the part of us that doesn't come naturally. 
Perhaps you've questioned your calling as an introvert, or perhaps you've questioned your methods as an extrovert. Either way, lean into your strengths as you live out your calling in student ministry.
Episode 65 -- Introverts vs. Extroverts]]>2043cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-64-live-from-nywc-2019--22626551We were back at the National Youth Workers Convention for the second time as exhibitors. We had a blast meeting people from all over the country who are serving faithfully in youth ministries large and small. We gave away a suitcase full of fuzzy socks and llamacorns, enough stickers to cover the earth, and a few t-shirts and fuzzy llamas too. What a great time!
We also had the privilege of being part of the official program at NYWC, thanks to Josh Griffin and our friends at DYM. We will release our Sherpa Legend Interview with Duffy and Maggie Robbins soon!
But on today's episode, we share the answers we received to our question, "What is the greatest advantage of youth ministry in your 20s/30s/40s/50s?" We were blessed to hear answers from every generation. And we have to say, longevity and wisdom rule!
If you were part of today's show, thanks for stopping by! Hope to see you next year.
Episode 64 -- Live from NYWC]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-64-live-from-nywc-2019-092dbece459dc02382050572971605b0Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWe were looking forward to this for 365 days! We were back at the National Youth Workers Convention for the second time as exhibitors. We had a blast meeting people from all over the country who are serving faithfully in youth ministries large and...We were back at the National Youth Workers Convention for the second time as exhibitors. We had a blast meeting people from all over the country who are serving faithfully in youth ministries large and small. We gave away a suitcase full of fuzzy socks and llamacorns, enough stickers to cover the earth, and a few t-shirts and fuzzy llamas too. What a great time!
We also had the privilege of being part of the official program at NYWC, thanks to Josh Griffin and our friends at DYM. We will release our Sherpa Legend Interview with Duffy and Maggie Robbins soon!
But on today's episode, we share the answers we received to our question, "What is the greatest advantage of youth ministry in your 20s/30s/40s/50s?" We were blessed to hear answers from every generation. And we have to say, longevity and wisdom rule!
If you were part of today's show, thanks for stopping by! Hope to see you next year.
Episode 64 -- Live from NYWC]]>1763cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-63-making-the-most-of-a-conference--22626560This episode releases the day before we fly to Tampa for the Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC)! We are pumped to hang out with our tribe, enjoy the Big Room sessions, and meet everybody in the Exhibit Hall! These are our people!
NYWC is always one of the highlights of our year, which is saying something, because we've been to a LOT of youth ministry conferences. Mathew estimates he's been to 25 or more. In fact, we've been to at least 7 together. Conferences are great fun, and definitely have helped us stay in youth ministry for so long!
Whether you are coming with a spouse, your team, or alone, we have learned some helpful tips for making the most of NYWC, or any youth ministry conference for that matter. Here are four things you can do to maximize your experience:
Decompress -- make sure you take time for yourselfDeconstruct -- stretch yourself and learn something newDebrief -- seek conversations around what you are learningDeclutter -- don't try to bring every idea home with you. Pick one!
We can't wait to meet you! Stop by BOOTH 742 and try to win a llama-corn or a t-shirt. We will also be doing a LIVE SHOW in the DYM Podcast Booth from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Saturday. 
EPISODE 63 -- Making the Most of a Conference
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-63-making-the-most-of-a-conference-2c99046a9c3d6f474378dc0b1e8aa5a3Tue, 19 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOH MY! We can barely contain our excitement! This episode releases the day before we fly to Tampa for the Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC)! We are pumped to hang out with our tribe, enjoy the Big Room sessions, and meet...This episode releases the day before we fly to Tampa for the Youth Specialties National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC)! We are pumped to hang out with our tribe, enjoy the Big Room sessions, and meet everybody in the Exhibit Hall! These are our people!
NYWC is always one of the highlights of our year, which is saying something, because we've been to a LOT of youth ministry conferences. Mathew estimates he's been to 25 or more. In fact, we've been to at least 7 together. Conferences are great fun, and definitely have helped us stay in youth ministry for so long!
Whether you are coming with a spouse, your team, or alone, we have learned some helpful tips for making the most of NYWC, or any youth ministry conference for that matter. Here are four things you can do to maximize your experience:
Decompress -- make sure you take time for yourselfDeconstruct -- stretch yourself and learn something newDebrief -- seek conversations around what you are learningDeclutter -- don't try to bring every idea home with you. Pick one!
We can't wait to meet you! Stop by BOOTH 742 and try to win a llama-corn or a t-shirt. We will also be doing a LIVE SHOW in the DYM Podcast Booth from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Saturday. 
EPISODE 63 -- Making the Most of a Conference
 ]]>2073cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legends-katie-edwards--22626587There's a reason she's the Queen, and we were blessed to be in her court for an hour.
We know you will enjoy this episode of Sherpa Legends with Katie Edwards!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-legends-katie-edwards-148ae60dfae388093119a52a44391800Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkGet ready to meet royalty! Katie Edwards is the Junior High pastor at Saddleback Church in Orange County, where she has served for over 20 years. From her first days as an intern in a ministry of less than 10 kids to now serving as "The Queen" of...There's a reason she's the Queen, and we were blessed to be in her court for an hour.
We know you will enjoy this episode of Sherpa Legends with Katie Edwards!]]>4264cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-legend-this-thursday--22626563youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/new-sherpa-legend-this-thursday-c32dc98485611f1cac9954d60db34defTue, 12 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkGet ready to meet royalty! Katie Edwards is the Junior High pastor at Saddleback Church in Orange County, where she has served for over 20 years. From her first days as an intern in a ministry of less than 10 kids to now serving as "The Queen" of...102cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-62-celebrating-the-victories-of-others--22626572But what if we could go a step further? What if we could actually celebrate the success of others, including the youth pastor next door and the church down the road? What if we made it our mission to be such kingdom-builders that we actually DO something to bless those who, for too long, were our "competition"?
We recorded this episode the day after the Washington Nationals won the World Series. Neither of us are Nationals fans, but we enjoyed seeing our friends celebrate their team's victory. It occurred to us -- what if we were able to spread that goodwill to our friends in youth ministry, and help us all to be intentional about celebrating the victory of others? All of us would probably say it's a good idea to not be competitive, but what do we actually do to encourage and celebrate our youth worker compadres? 
We think this is a great -- and challenging idea that will result in many more youth workers sticking with it for the long haul.
EPISODE 62 -- Celebrating the Victories of Others]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-62-celebrating-others-d6f874cc13d25284a8a1d8c1e167e2d9Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkComparison is the enemy of joy and longevity in youth ministry. Learning to appreciate our situation and what God is doing through us is vitally important to our long-term success and personal well-being as youth workers. But what if we could go a...But what if we could go a step further? What if we could actually celebrate the success of others, including the youth pastor next door and the church down the road? What if we made it our mission to be such kingdom-builders that we actually DO something to bless those who, for too long, were our "competition"?
We recorded this episode the day after the Washington Nationals won the World Series. Neither of us are Nationals fans, but we enjoyed seeing our friends celebrate their team's victory. It occurred to us -- what if we were able to spread that goodwill to our friends in youth ministry, and help us all to be intentional about celebrating the victory of others? All of us would probably say it's a good idea to not be competitive, but what do we actually do to encourage and celebrate our youth worker compadres? 
We think this is a great -- and challenging idea that will result in many more youth workers sticking with it for the long haul.
EPISODE 62 -- Celebrating the Victories of Others]]>1999cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-61-great-expectations-the-sequel--22626592Yeah, right.
Reality is much different. Despite our best efforts, we will fail. What do we do when the expectations others place on us, and the ones we place on ourselves, go unmet? What do we do when they are simply unrealistic in the first place?
You know, like the expectations we place on NFL refs? But we digress.
We don't always like the great expectations placed on us, whether from church leaders, parents, students, or even ourselves. In this episode, we focus on the great expectations of parents and students. They can be enough to drive anyone nuts, but in the end, it helps to remember many of those expectations come from a place of pain.
We also discover that the best lessons we learn really did come in kindergarten. And we also learned there is such a thing as a speed cuber.
And Halloween is the "Devil's Holiday."
 
Episode 61 -- Great Expectations (the sequel)
Here's a link to our Sherpa Say What:https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/429429-most-contributions-to-a-rubiks-cube-mosaic/]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-61-great-expectations-the-sequel-1ef7a5cf8ed318265b8d354787ef1df3Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIn a perfect world, we would all be perfect youthworkers. Every need would be met, every student would follow Christ, every expectation would be exceeded, and we would go to sleep at night knowing we made it happen. Yeah, right. Reality is much...Yeah, right.
Reality is much different. Despite our best efforts, we will fail. What do we do when the expectations others place on us, and the ones we place on ourselves, go unmet? What do we do when they are simply unrealistic in the first place?
You know, like the expectations we place on NFL refs? But we digress.
We don't always like the great expectations placed on us, whether from church leaders, parents, students, or even ourselves. In this episode, we focus on the great expectations of parents and students. They can be enough to drive anyone nuts, but in the end, it helps to remember many of those expectations come from a place of pain.
We also discover that the best lessons we learn really did come in kindergarten. And we also learned there is such a thing as a speed cuber.
And Halloween is the "Devil's Holiday."
 
Episode 61 -- Great Expectations (the sequel)
Here's a link to our Sherpa Say What:https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/429429-most-contributions-to-a-rubiks-cube-mosaic/]]>2271cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-60-great-expectations--22626580Yeah, right.
Reality is much different. Despite our best efforts, we will fail. What do we do when the expectations others place on us, and the ones we place on ourselves, go unmet? What do we do when they are simply unrealistic in the first place?
In this episode, Steve and Mathew fondly remember completing our high school English assignment to read Great Expectations. We both liked the book. But we don't always like the great expectations placed on us, whether from church leaders, parents, students, or even ourselves. 
This is the first of a two-part series, and we have an honest and heartfelt conversation about how to deal with the expectations of church leadership. More difficult to handle, for us at least, are the expectations we place on ourselves. 
In the end, it's about grace, grace, grace.
Now go read Dickens again. He's the best.
Episode 60 -- Great Expectations
Here's a link to our Sherpa Say What:https://nypost.com/2019/09/24/french-chef-sues-michelin-guide-for-accusing-him-of-using-cheddar-in-souffle/]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-60-great-expectations-1ae27876a771e0982f45a1eb073614ffTue, 22 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIn a perfect world, we would all be perfect youthworkers. Every need would be met, every student would follow Christ, every expectation would be exceeded, and we would go to sleep at night knowing we made it happen. Yeah, right. Reality is much...Yeah, right.
Reality is much different. Despite our best efforts, we will fail. What do we do when the expectations others place on us, and the ones we place on ourselves, go unmet? What do we do when they are simply unrealistic in the first place?
In this episode, Steve and Mathew fondly remember completing our high school English assignment to read Great Expectations. We both liked the book. But we don't always like the great expectations placed on us, whether from church leaders, parents, students, or even ourselves. 
This is the first of a two-part series, and we have an honest and heartfelt conversation about how to deal with the expectations of church leadership. More difficult to handle, for us at least, are the expectations we place on ourselves. 
In the end, it's about grace, grace, grace.
Now go read Dickens again. He's the best.
Episode 60 -- Great Expectations
Here's a link to our Sherpa Say What:https://nypost.com/2019/09/24/french-chef-sues-michelin-guide-for-accusing-him-of-using-cheddar-in-souffle/]]>2255cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legends-mark-oestreicher--22627151Marko, as he is known, has been a thought leader in youth ministry for nearly three decades. From his early days as an advocate for the value and legitimacy of middle-school ministry, to his authorship of influential books, to his stint as president of Youth Specialties, to his founding of the Youth Cartel, Marko has been a leading voice for youth ministry innovation, cultural interpretation and practical training. Somewhere along the way, Marko gained a reputation as the visionary Yoda of youth ministry, developing the next generation of cutting edge leaders while challenging the church to constantly re-think its methods and purposes. He has led over 50 intensive training cohorts for youth pastors around the country. Recently, he was part of Download Youth Ministry's National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training, and our volunteers are still talking about his session on the teenage brain.
Strip away the beard and all the accomplishments, though, and Marko is still a middle-school youth pastor at heart. He loves kids, and wants them to love Jesus.
We loved our conversation, and could almost smell the smoke of his cigar as we chatted. We are sure you will be blessed by the wit and wisdom of this legend, Mark Oestreicher.
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-legends-mark-oestreicher-30032d8498a2359e6a02ba352e08bd9dThu, 17 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkSome people might be considered "the face" of youth ministry. Mark Oestreicher is "the beard" of youth ministry. Marko, as he is known, has been a thought leader in youth ministry for nearly three decades. From his early days as an advocate for the...Marko, as he is known, has been a thought leader in youth ministry for nearly three decades. From his early days as an advocate for the value and legitimacy of middle-school ministry, to his authorship of influential books, to his stint as president of Youth Specialties, to his founding of the Youth Cartel, Marko has been a leading voice for youth ministry innovation, cultural interpretation and practical training. Somewhere along the way, Marko gained a reputation as the visionary Yoda of youth ministry, developing the next generation of cutting edge leaders while challenging the church to constantly re-think its methods and purposes. He has led over 50 intensive training cohorts for youth pastors around the country. Recently, he was part of Download Youth Ministry's National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training, and our volunteers are still talking about his session on the teenage brain.
Strip away the beard and all the accomplishments, though, and Marko is still a middle-school youth pastor at heart. He loves kids, and wants them to love Jesus.
We loved our conversation, and could almost smell the smoke of his cigar as we chatted. We are sure you will be blessed by the wit and wisdom of this legend, Mark Oestreicher.
 ]]>4349cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-legend-this-thursday--22626611youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/new-legend-this-thursday-1571104990-a41a99b7416a15c7385d86bba42aaf5aTue, 15 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIf you had to create a youth ministry legend from scratch, what ingredients would you include? Great beard? Check. Deep thinker? Check. Boundless love of students? Check. Great "getting fired" story? Check. Mark Ostreicher checks all the boxes of...151cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-59-the-smells-of-youth-ministry--22626530They say our sense of smell carries the power of memories. Nothing brings back the past like powerful odors we've experienced in memorable moments of our lives. Thus, it's only fitting that we consider the calling of youth ministry from the perspective of our noses.
In this episodes, Steve and Mathew take a trip down memory lane as we recount some of our favorite smells in youth ministry. Many are pungent. Some are nausea-inducing. And others contain combinations that have been cited for health violations and nearly caused nuclear reactions. Yet all of them represent the beauty of youth ministry in all its aromatic glory--whether it be in the bathroom, the van, the bunkhouse, or the third bottle of Axe Body Spray emptied in the past 12 minutes.
The bottom line -- We get to do this! Even when it smells bad, it's beautiful!
EPISODE 59 -- The Smells of Youth Ministry]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-59-the-smells-of-youth-ministry-f93ed7f48521d32ef37b26d66d678d30Tue, 08 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkAhh, nothing is better than waking up in a camp bunk to the gentle sound of rain and the smell of... middle school feet, wet towels, and moldy sleeping bags.  They say our sense of smell carries the power of memories. Nothing brings back the past like...They say our sense of smell carries the power of memories. Nothing brings back the past like powerful odors we've experienced in memorable moments of our lives. Thus, it's only fitting that we consider the calling of youth ministry from the perspective of our noses.
In this episodes, Steve and Mathew take a trip down memory lane as we recount some of our favorite smells in youth ministry. Many are pungent. Some are nausea-inducing. And others contain combinations that have been cited for health violations and nearly caused nuclear reactions. Yet all of them represent the beauty of youth ministry in all its aromatic glory--whether it be in the bathroom, the van, the bunkhouse, or the third bottle of Axe Body Spray emptied in the past 12 minutes.
The bottom line -- We get to do this! Even when it smells bad, it's beautiful!
EPISODE 59 -- The Smells of Youth Ministry]]>2285cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-58-how-to-be-a-hero-to-volunteers--22626629In this episode, Steve and Mathew share their thoughts on how to effectively pastor our volunteers. Our volunteers can do things we cannot do, go places we cannot go, and shepherd kids we cannot shepherd. We need them more than we think we do, and we need to do everything we can to help them succeed. 
An effective head youth leader will do these things (and more) for his or her volunteers...
Encourage them. Everybody needs affirmation and a pat on the back. Our words are powerful.
Equip them. Youth pastors swim in the waters of youth ministry. We have resources our volunteers need and are too busy to find.
Empower them. Don't be the blockage in your ministry!
Enjoy them. Play together. Make memories. Treat them like kings and queens.Inspire them. This isn't chaperoning. It isn't babysitting. It's kingdom building work. Share a big vision for what we do!
This is the final part of our three-part series, "How to be a Hero to..."
Episode 58 -- How to be a Hero to Volunteers]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-58-how-to-be-a-hero-to-volunteers-01a7f8c6ccc241b02bc8306f83b04f29Tue, 01 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkGood volunteers are the heartbeat of any youth ministry. If Jesus recruited 12 disciples to help with his mission, we probably need a thousand. Or a million. In this episode, Steve and Mathew share their thoughts on how to effectively pastor our...In this episode, Steve and Mathew share their thoughts on how to effectively pastor our volunteers. Our volunteers can do things we cannot do, go places we cannot go, and shepherd kids we cannot shepherd. We need them more than we think we do, and we need to do everything we can to help them succeed. 
An effective head youth leader will do these things (and more) for his or her volunteers...
Encourage them. Everybody needs affirmation and a pat on the back. Our words are powerful.
Equip them. Youth pastors swim in the waters of youth ministry. We have resources our volunteers need and are too busy to find.
Empower them. Don't be the blockage in your ministry!
Enjoy them. Play together. Make memories. Treat them like kings and queens.Inspire them. This isn't chaperoning. It isn't babysitting. It's kingdom building work. Share a big vision for what we do!
This is the final part of our three-part series, "How to be a Hero to..."
Episode 58 -- How to be a Hero to Volunteers]]>1983cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-57-how-to-be-a-hero-to-students--22626596Youth workers take on many roles, perhaps the biggest of which is running the ministry. We teach, lead, and run programs. But sometimes we get so busy, we lose sight of the trees because we are looking at the forest. It's time to get back to the whole reason we got into youth ministry in the first place. We love students and want them to know they are loved by us and by Jesus.
In today's episode, Steve and Mathew talk about how we can ensure that we are providing for students what they need most. It doesn't matter how great our game is, or whether the slides are in the proper order, or if we run out of soda. What matters is that we remember that each student is made in the image of God. Here's what we need to do to make sure we are fulfilling our primary calling as youth workers. To be great youth workers, we must:
See themHear themBelieve in themChallenge themCelebrate them
The annals of youth ministry history are filled with successes of this kind. Ask any of our "Sherpa Legends," and you'll find in their past someone who did this for them.
And for us.
This is the second of our three-part series, "How to be a Hero to..."
Episode 57 -- How to be a Hero to Students]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-57-how-to-be-a-hero-to-your-students-f594f110dda9e5783ba59ca26300e3c2Tue, 24 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast Network  Youth workers take on many roles, perhaps the biggest of which is running the ministry. We teach, lead, and run programs. But sometimes we get so busy, we lose sight of the trees because we are looking at the forest. It's time to get back to the...Youth workers take on many roles, perhaps the biggest of which is running the ministry. We teach, lead, and run programs. But sometimes we get so busy, we lose sight of the trees because we are looking at the forest. It's time to get back to the whole reason we got into youth ministry in the first place. We love students and want them to know they are loved by us and by Jesus.
In today's episode, Steve and Mathew talk about how we can ensure that we are providing for students what they need most. It doesn't matter how great our game is, or whether the slides are in the proper order, or if we run out of soda. What matters is that we remember that each student is made in the image of God. Here's what we need to do to make sure we are fulfilling our primary calling as youth workers. To be great youth workers, we must:
See themHear themBelieve in themChallenge themCelebrate them
The annals of youth ministry history are filled with successes of this kind. Ask any of our "Sherpa Legends," and you'll find in their past someone who did this for them.
And for us.
This is the second of our three-part series, "How to be a Hero to..."
Episode 57 -- How to be a Hero to Students]]>2152cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legends-the-skit-guys--22626597Tommy Woodard and Eddie James have been bringing laughter and tears to the youth ministry world for over 25 years. They are truly the comedic legends of Youth Ministry.
They met in high school when Tommy was the top dog of the drama department and Eddie was the challenger looking to ascend the throne. Despite the rivalry (documented on ESPN's 30 for 30), it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. When Tommy invited Eddie to go to church with him, Eddie met Jesus, and the course of their lives was changed forever.
Not that they knew it at the time. They just started doing skits together, and one opportunity led to another which led to another. The next thing they knew, they were on stage before thousands. And occasionally, in a garage performing for 18. In both places, they have been conduits for the grace and affection God has for all us.
It's a beautiful story of two friends who have used their gifts to encourage the youth ministry world for nearly three decades. We can't imagine a world without them, and we don't want to try.
We were going to release a video version of this interview, but when Tommy took his shirt off five seconds into our conversation, we thought it would inappropriate.
Enjoy our conversation with the legendary comedy team, The Skit Guys.]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-legends-the-skit-guys-f5f43b3001ccff9543c5c40ab8825c68Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast Network If you've ever been to a youth ministry conference, chances are that you've seen the Skit Guys. And if you've seen the Skit Guys, chances are you laughed until you cried. Keeping us in stitches and tissues is what they do best. Tommy Woodard and...Tommy Woodard and Eddie James have been bringing laughter and tears to the youth ministry world for over 25 years. They are truly the comedic legends of Youth Ministry.
They met in high school when Tommy was the top dog of the drama department and Eddie was the challenger looking to ascend the throne. Despite the rivalry (documented on ESPN's 30 for 30), it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. When Tommy invited Eddie to go to church with him, Eddie met Jesus, and the course of their lives was changed forever.
Not that they knew it at the time. They just started doing skits together, and one opportunity led to another which led to another. The next thing they knew, they were on stage before thousands. And occasionally, in a garage performing for 18. In both places, they have been conduits for the grace and affection God has for all us.
It's a beautiful story of two friends who have used their gifts to encourage the youth ministry world for nearly three decades. We can't imagine a world without them, and we don't want to try.
We were going to release a video version of this interview, but when Tommy took his shirt off five seconds into our conversation, we thought it would inappropriate.
Enjoy our conversation with the legendary comedy team, The Skit Guys.]]>4629cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-legend-this-thursday--22626637youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/new-legend-this-thursday-277450a702ad6d7eb3f78acac0687c4fTue, 17 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkYou see them on stage, read their books, and admire their work. But what about the stories behind the people? What led them into youth ministry in the first place? Why have they made it their life's work, and what have they learned about themselves...119cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-56-how-to-be-a-hero-to-parents--22626588Of course, it doesn't take long to realize this is critically important if we want to succeed in youth ministry. Even for younger youth workers, how can we earn the respect of parents and consider them our allies? We, Steve and Mathew, haven't always been great at that, but now that we are not only parents ourselves but nearly finished parenting teens altogether, we finally figured out a few ways to do things a little better.
That's what we talk about in today's episode. We suggest five ways that might be helpful. They are pretty obvious, but not easy to do. By being trustworthy, being a good communicator, being responsive, being professional, and celebrating students, we can make our ministry more effective, make our lives easier, and make our parents happier. With longevity as the goal, we might even last until we have finished our own parenting journey.
This is the first part of our three-part series, "How to be a Hero to..."
Episode 56 -- How to be a Hero to Parents]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-56-how-to-be-a-hero-to-parents-0310378df5a3822c52248ac30eb66522Tue, 10 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkMost of us got into youth ministry for the students. Then we found out we had to work with parents, too. That can be challenging and intimidating.  Of course, it doesn't take long to realize this is critically important if we want to succeed in youth...Of course, it doesn't take long to realize this is critically important if we want to succeed in youth ministry. Even for younger youth workers, how can we earn the respect of parents and consider them our allies? We, Steve and Mathew, haven't always been great at that, but now that we are not only parents ourselves but nearly finished parenting teens altogether, we finally figured out a few ways to do things a little better.
That's what we talk about in today's episode. We suggest five ways that might be helpful. They are pretty obvious, but not easy to do. By being trustworthy, being a good communicator, being responsive, being professional, and celebrating students, we can make our ministry more effective, make our lives easier, and make our parents happier. With longevity as the goal, we might even last until we have finished our own parenting journey.
This is the first part of our three-part series, "How to be a Hero to..."
Episode 56 -- How to be a Hero to Parents]]>2114cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-55-controlling-our-social-media-so-it-doesn-t-control-us--22626615It was a good summer for us. After putting out of a ton of content over the past 16 months, we admit we were a bit fried and in need of a little break. Actually, we took a full-on break, as Steve was off for a 10-week sabbatical, completely out of touch with church life, youth ministry, and podcasting. In fact, his disappearance was so complete that he also did not use any social media the entire time away. 
That experience provided the backdrop for this episode, our first new one of the fall. In this episode, we talk candidly about how our social media and ministry life intersect. How do we handle multiple accounts? What kind of content do we post on each? If somebody was new to our church or looking at us as representatives of Christianity, what would they think? What does our social media say about us? And how do we control our own use of social media so that we aren't constantly comparing ourselves, bogging ourselves down in everybody's stuff, and diving into the pit of social media despair?
We don't have all the answers to this, as we are both social media junkies to some extent. But we are at least asking the questions and trying to be better. We think every youth worker would do well to give this subject more thought and develop a healthy balance of engagement and detachment. Youth worker friends, we can do better!
In this episode, we also introduce our new weekly feature, "Sherpa Say What?" We think you'll love it.
Anyway, we are back for a new season full of great fun and thoughtful help for youth workers everywhere. We are glad you can join us!
To inquire about staying in the Sherpa House during the National Youth Worker's Convention in Tampa in November, email us at youthministrysherpas.com.
EPISODE 55 -- Controlling Our Social Media So It Doesn't Control Us
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-55-controlling-our-social-media-so-it-doesnt-control-us-66eede2142d05a3a4834447d7d3fff38Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkThe Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast is back! It was a good summer for us. After putting out of a ton of content over the past 16 months, we admit we were a bit fried and in need of a little break. Actually, we took a full-on break, as Steve was off for...It was a good summer for us. After putting out of a ton of content over the past 16 months, we admit we were a bit fried and in need of a little break. Actually, we took a full-on break, as Steve was off for a 10-week sabbatical, completely out of touch with church life, youth ministry, and podcasting. In fact, his disappearance was so complete that he also did not use any social media the entire time away. 
That experience provided the backdrop for this episode, our first new one of the fall. In this episode, we talk candidly about how our social media and ministry life intersect. How do we handle multiple accounts? What kind of content do we post on each? If somebody was new to our church or looking at us as representatives of Christianity, what would they think? What does our social media say about us? And how do we control our own use of social media so that we aren't constantly comparing ourselves, bogging ourselves down in everybody's stuff, and diving into the pit of social media despair?
We don't have all the answers to this, as we are both social media junkies to some extent. But we are at least asking the questions and trying to be better. We think every youth worker would do well to give this subject more thought and develop a healthy balance of engagement and detachment. Youth worker friends, we can do better!
In this episode, we also introduce our new weekly feature, "Sherpa Say What?" We think you'll love it.
Anyway, we are back for a new season full of great fun and thoughtful help for youth workers everywhere. We are glad you can join us!
To inquire about staying in the Sherpa House during the National Youth Worker's Convention in Tampa in November, email us at youthministrysherpas.com.
EPISODE 55 -- Controlling Our Social Media So It Doesn't Control Us
 ]]>2025cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-54-find-your-tribe--22626612For us (Mathew and Steve), this whole podcast idea was born out of our friendship, which began when we met through our local youth network. In the 15 years since Mathew responded to Steve's cheesy flyer invitation to come and pray (as described in Episode 00), we've benefited in incalculable ways from the mutual encouragement and support we've found through our network. We've gone to conferences together, hung out around the campfire, swapped stories for hours on end, and seen each other through some tough times. These are the relationships that have kept us in the game for all these years. We wouldn't have made it this far without each other.
Fifteen years after that first meeting, we still gather every month with our local youth worker tribe to pray for the students in our area.
So it's fitting that episode 54 (which we meant to release in May but never finished) is about networking. We recorded it at the Youth Leader Summit in New Jersey, where we were hanging out and talking youth ministry with some great folks. While attending the Summit, we had the chance to sit down with Wayne Morgan of the National Network of Youth Ministries, and two of the guys from the network he leads (Chris McNaney and Bryan Krauss). We had a great chat about the irreplaceable value of finding brothers and sisters in arms for the youth ministry journey. It's not always easy to find our tribe, and there are always some challenging personalities to overcome (like "Flyer Guy"), but it's worth it. We know from experience.
Is this the final episode of Season 3, or the first episode of Season 4? We aren't really sure, and it doesn't really matter. All that matter is that we are still here. "We" meaning Mathew and Steve, this podcast, and youth workers everywhere. Longevity matters, and having friends in youth ministry is the most important thing to getting there.
EPISODE 54 -- Find Your Tribe]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-54-find-your-tribe-5d2e9cbd387f5d2e1c19340b4f7ddb90Tue, 27 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkNo man (or woman, or youthworker) is an island. For us (Mathew and Steve), this whole podcast idea was born out of our friendship, which began when we met through our local youth network. In the 15 years since Mathew responded to Steve's cheesy flyer...For us (Mathew and Steve), this whole podcast idea was born out of our friendship, which began when we met through our local youth network. In the 15 years since Mathew responded to Steve's cheesy flyer invitation to come and pray (as described in Episode 00), we've benefited in incalculable ways from the mutual encouragement and support we've found through our network. We've gone to conferences together, hung out around the campfire, swapped stories for hours on end, and seen each other through some tough times. These are the relationships that have kept us in the game for all these years. We wouldn't have made it this far without each other.
Fifteen years after that first meeting, we still gather every month with our local youth worker tribe to pray for the students in our area.
So it's fitting that episode 54 (which we meant to release in May but never finished) is about networking. We recorded it at the Youth Leader Summit in New Jersey, where we were hanging out and talking youth ministry with some great folks. While attending the Summit, we had the chance to sit down with Wayne Morgan of the National Network of Youth Ministries, and two of the guys from the network he leads (Chris McNaney and Bryan Krauss). We had a great chat about the irreplaceable value of finding brothers and sisters in arms for the youth ministry journey. It's not always easy to find our tribe, and there are always some challenging personalities to overcome (like "Flyer Guy"), but it's worth it. We know from experience.
Is this the final episode of Season 3, or the first episode of Season 4? We aren't really sure, and it doesn't really matter. All that matter is that we are still here. "We" meaning Mathew and Steve, this podcast, and youth workers everywhere. Longevity matters, and having friends in youth ministry is the most important thing to getting there.
EPISODE 54 -- Find Your Tribe]]>2210cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-z--22626621Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter Z is for ZAWSTER
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-z-eeee3b83c4c105a205f9b59732b0fbe4Sun, 26 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter Z is for ZAWSTER
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>1035cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-y--22626547Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter Y is for YOUNG
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-y-25615f5068387bbf1e38dd52e836fd7fSat, 25 May 2019 12:35:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter Y is for YOUNG
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>977cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-x--22626638Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter X is for XENODOCHY
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-x-b126bf5a5f1f8fc35823d4d1b4f0a063Fri, 24 May 2019 13:45:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter X is for XENODOCHY
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>730cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-w--22626783Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter W is for WAWA
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-w-307b420ce4a9fd0da6de606637f20623Thu, 23 May 2019 13:55:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter W is for WAWA
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>933cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-v--22626608Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter V is for VALEDICTORY
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-v-2e88878d83f8704237d8cbf57fba817cWed, 22 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter V is for VALEDICTORY
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>801cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-u--22626633Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter U is for UPTOWN
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-u-0c3ee046e6a80aed823b6ebb4594aca4Tue, 21 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter U is for UPTOWN
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>1061cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-t--22626555Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter T is for TABANID
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-t-bfdbea501f81c639db42c6932982ed7dMon, 20 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter T is for TABANID
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>925cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-s--22626675Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter S is for SCHIZO-GENESIS
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-s-d34c14e9a712cdb21cf4c5f3d9b99f6bSun, 19 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter S is for SCHIZO-GENESIS
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>869cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-r--22626553Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter R is for ROOM
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-r-a65a788e78857d450bf55908e06b3f12Sat, 18 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter R is for ROOM
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>845cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-q--22626571Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter Q is for QUALM
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-q-03e2816c7cd3b217a73aa6857f17cf16Fri, 17 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter Q is for QUALM
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>855cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-p--22626624Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter P is for PUGILISTIC
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-p-0bd9c09225a0eac9fec4de36b5dbbf53Thu, 16 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter P is for PUGILISTIC
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>817cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-o--22626787Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter O is for OPTIMISTIC
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-o-4ec4a88f97b7137cf5dd6203fe2fef56Wed, 15 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter O is for OPTIMISTIC
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>811cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-n--22626640Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter N is for NASCENT
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-n-6c90885f1822b6e30dca09344856e761Tue, 14 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter N is for NASCENT
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>840cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-m--22626670Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter M is for MEDICAL
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-m-31eda2e1ddb1fe5514a47f063ee19b26Mon, 13 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter M is for MEDICAL
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>846cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-l--22626605Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter L is for LAMENT
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-l-c238efacae65ca16d889d6389a4638a5Sun, 12 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter L is for LAMENT
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>839cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-k--22626643Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter K is for KLEENEX
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-k-d3d8c8ef6e60242fd14c096310b72d7aSat, 11 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter K is for KLEENEX
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>766cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-j--22626655Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter J is for JARGON
Tim Hawkins on Prayer
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-j-d992c4566d0b73019a01cbd5e2670ffbFri, 10 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter J is for JARGON
Tim Hawkins on Prayer
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>776cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-i--22626753Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter I is for ISOLATION
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-i-f84041beb438bbb99a7c5a2b9290b6f2Thu, 09 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter I is for ISOLATION
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>732cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-h--22626928Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter H is for HALCYON
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-h-99bc6a4378f151b8516d333a1e7bb54fWed, 08 May 2019 04:06:23 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter H is for HALCYON
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>856cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-g--22626853Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter G is for GAMES
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-g-a6a32a55957efa26b514189adc401f8dTue, 07 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter G is for GAMES
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>729cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-f--22626742Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter F is for FURIOUS
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-f-d34a2f6162db746fd17aa0e18e98b6afMon, 06 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter F is for FURIOUS
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>755cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-e--22626837Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter E is for EASY
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-e-9c1cbbad8d69f150df2ec9bc6a45723eSun, 05 May 2019 14:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter E is for EASY
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>709cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-d--22626863Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter D is for DANCING
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-d-38a8a84c39add3382378f8f764f8066fSat, 04 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter D is for DANCING
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>705cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-c--22626879Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter C is for CATHARTIC
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-c-e5f5bef7b221b78aeb3dc92bc16c70c2Fri, 03 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter C is for CATHARTIC
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>633cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-b--22626942Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter B is for BAND
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-b-ee4ec98ea59622387a52fd87aa6ff391Thu, 02 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter B is for BAND
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>676cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-a--22626802Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter A is for ANTI
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-season-2-the-letter-a-4a4a93591748bc5a84a5642e5da8af1bWed, 01 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2! Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you! For 26...Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter A is for ANTI
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
 
 
 ]]>870cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-53-procrastination-part-2--22626889It's part 2 or our Procrastination series. Last episode we talked about the causes and costs of procrastination. In this follow-up, we provide some cures (we hope). At least they'd if we'd only stop putting them off and implement them.
Plan week to week, day to day, and hour to hour. Plan the big picture. Prioritize tasks and block times. Stack meetings. Change environments. These are just a few of our ideas. Find what works for you.
Make the plan. Work the plan.
It's Episode 53 -- Procrastination (Part 2)
Also mentioned in Today's Episode:
The Storybrand Podcast from Donald Miller is one of our favorites. You can check out his Productivity Schedule here:Storybrand Productivity Schedule
Planner Pads are a good paper-based organizerPlanner Pads
Mathew prefers digital planners:EvernoteTodoist
You should pick up this bookManage Your Day to Day
Michael Hyatt is a leader in personal productivity. His planning system is a little pricey but it's probably worth it.Michael Hyatt
Next time you sit down to write a message, grab your sword and put this on your speakers:LOTR
Okay kids, it's time for your history lesson!What is this????]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-53-procrastination-part-2-ab452fab695144c46bd784d399fc062eTue, 23 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWhen we started as youth workers, we didn't have laptops or cell phones. We weren't distracted by text messages, emails and the latest news from our favorite sports team. But it wasn't all focus and productivity. Those floppy discs could be very...It's part 2 or our Procrastination series. Last episode we talked about the causes and costs of procrastination. In this follow-up, we provide some cures (we hope). At least they'd if we'd only stop putting them off and implement them.
Plan week to week, day to day, and hour to hour. Plan the big picture. Prioritize tasks and block times. Stack meetings. Change environments. These are just a few of our ideas. Find what works for you.
Make the plan. Work the plan.
It's Episode 53 -- Procrastination (Part 2)
Also mentioned in Today's Episode:
The Storybrand Podcast from Donald Miller is one of our favorites. You can check out his Productivity Schedule here:Storybrand Productivity Schedule
Planner Pads are a good paper-based organizerPlanner Pads
Mathew prefers digital planners:EvernoteTodoist
You should pick up this bookManage Your Day to Day
Michael Hyatt is a leader in personal productivity. His planning system is a little pricey but it's probably worth it.Michael Hyatt
Next time you sit down to write a message, grab your sword and put this on your speakers:LOTR
Okay kids, it's time for your history lesson!What is this????]]>2343cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legends-walt-mueller--22626993It was 1989. The internet wasn't invented yet. George HW Bush was president. The Berlin Wall came down. The Cosby Show, Rosanne, and Cheers held the top spots on TV. Madonna, Phil Collins, and the Bangles topped the charts. Morgan Freeman was Driving Miss Daisy. And a little-known youth pastor from Pennsylvania got a crazy idea to start a resource ministry to help youth workers and parents navigate the travails of youth culture.
 
That was Walt Mueller, and his brainchild was the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU). For the past 30 years--through books, podcasts, workshops, speaking engagements and tons and tons of online resources--CPYU has been a key player in the youth ministry world. For many veteran youth workers, Walt and his team at CPYU have been like a soundtrack to a life in youth ministry. 
 
During our talk with Walt, we learned about his call to begin CPYU, the spiritual challenges of being a researcher into an often discouraging and even depressing youth culture, and his heart to bring solid theological and practical help to today's youth workers. We also heard some great stories from Youth Specialties conventions of the past, including a near-sparring episode that ensued one year during a panel discussion on rock music.
 
Through it all, Walt has remained relevant, faithful, and available to all of us, and for that we are thankful.


Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and has been working with young people and families for over 35 years. As a result of his work with CPYU, Walt has become an internationally-recognized speaker and author on contemporary youth culture. He has written extensively on youth culture and family issues and is the author of the following books: 99 Thoughts for Parents of Teenagers (Group Publishing, 2010); The Space Between: A Parent's Guide to Teenage Development (Zondervan, 2009); Opie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: Where Faith, Family, and Culture Collide (Standard Publishing, August 2007); Youth Culture 101 (Zondervan, June 2007); I Want to Talk With my Teen About Movies, Music & More (Standard Publishing, September 2006); Engaging The Soul of Youth Culture: Bridging Teen Worldviews To Christian Truth (InterVarsity Press, February 2006); and the critically acclaimed Gold Medallion Award winner, Understanding Today’s Youth Culture (Tyndale House, 1994). He is also a regular contributor to numerous journals and magazines. A graduate of Geneva College (B.A.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Walt earned his doctorate at Gordon-Conwell in “Ministry to Postmodern Generations.” Walt has served in ministry with the Coalition for Christian Outreach and as a youth pastor in churches in Johnstown, PA and Philadelphia. Walt's wife Lisa has served behind the scenes since day one as CPYU’s secretary. A graduate of Geneva College who has a background in radio, Lisa’s voice can be heard on CPYU’s daily Youth Culture Today radio spot. Walt and Lisa live in Elizabethtown and have four children.


 
Mentioned on today's episode:
Center for Parent/Youth Understanding
CPYU has too many resources to mention. Check out their podcasts, blogs and nearly limitless articles of interest on youth culture and trends. It will make you look smarter than you are!




 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-legends-walt-mueller-8c0412d1bd046b2dc25214e42a858681Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOur Fourth Legend -- Walt Mueller It was 1989. The internet wasn't invented yet. George HW Bush was president. The Berlin Wall came down. The Cosby Show, Rosanne, and Cheers held the top spots on TV. Madonna, Phil Collins, and the Bangles topped the...It was 1989. The internet wasn't invented yet. George HW Bush was president. The Berlin Wall came down. The Cosby Show, Rosanne, and Cheers held the top spots on TV. Madonna, Phil Collins, and the Bangles topped the charts. Morgan Freeman was Driving Miss Daisy. And a little-known youth pastor from Pennsylvania got a crazy idea to start a resource ministry to help youth workers and parents navigate the travails of youth culture.
 
That was Walt Mueller, and his brainchild was the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU). For the past 30 years--through books, podcasts, workshops, speaking engagements and tons and tons of online resources--CPYU has been a key player in the youth ministry world. For many veteran youth workers, Walt and his team at CPYU have been like a soundtrack to a life in youth ministry. 
 
During our talk with Walt, we learned about his call to begin CPYU, the spiritual challenges of being a researcher into an often discouraging and even depressing youth culture, and his heart to bring solid theological and practical help to today's youth workers. We also heard some great stories from Youth Specialties conventions of the past, including a near-sparring episode that ensued one year during a panel discussion on rock music.
 
Through it all, Walt has remained relevant, faithful, and available to all of us, and for that we are thankful.


Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and has been working with young people and families for over 35 years. As a result of his work with CPYU, Walt has become an internationally-recognized speaker and author on contemporary youth culture. He has written extensively on youth culture and family issues and is the author of the following books: 99 Thoughts for Parents of Teenagers (Group Publishing, 2010); The Space Between: A Parent's Guide to Teenage Development (Zondervan, 2009); Opie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: Where Faith, Family, and Culture Collide (Standard Publishing, August 2007); Youth Culture 101 (Zondervan, June 2007); I Want to Talk With my Teen About Movies, Music & More (Standard Publishing, September 2006); Engaging The Soul of Youth Culture: Bridging Teen Worldviews To Christian Truth (InterVarsity Press, February 2006); and the critically acclaimed Gold Medallion Award winner, Understanding Today’s Youth Culture (Tyndale House, 1994). He is also a regular contributor to numerous journals and magazines. A graduate of Geneva College (B.A.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Walt earned his doctorate at Gordon-Conwell in “Ministry to Postmodern Generations.” Walt has served in ministry with the Coalition for Christian Outreach and as a youth pastor in churches in Johnstown, PA and Philadelphia. Walt's wife Lisa has served behind the scenes since day one as CPYU’s secretary. A graduate of Geneva College who has a background in radio, Lisa’s voice can be heard on CPYU’s daily Youth Culture Today radio spot. Walt and Lisa live in Elizabethtown and have four children.


 
Mentioned on today's episode:
Center for Parent/Youth Understanding
CPYU has too many resources to mention. Check out their podcasts, blogs and nearly limitless articles of interest on youth culture and trends. It will make you look smarter than you are!




 ]]>3857cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-52-procrastination-part-1--22626936We aren't proud of the need for this episode, because it hits a little too close to home. But it's time to confess. We are genetically-cursed procrastinators.
This episode was recorded on a Monday morning. Mathew spent Sunday afternoon strolling through the DC cherry blossoms with his wife. He could enjoy this spontaneous activity because all his work was done and he could freely enjoy the beautiful afternoon. Meanwhile, Steve was catching a nap under his desk while stressing about the message he had to write for that evening's youth group. 
That, our friends, is what procrastination (and beating procrastination) look like!
The truth is, we have a long way to go in mastering procrastination. Mathew has made some progress; Steve not so much. We both realize much of what causes it, and what the costs are. Whether it's misplaced priorities, distractions, laziness or perfectionism, we both seem find ourselves all too often getting stuff done at the last minute. Procrastination costs us stress. It costs us excellence. And it costs those around us. It's probably true that it has cost the youth ministry world a lot of respect and legitimacy, because it seems to be common among our tribe.
We waited until episode 52 to talk about it, but we couldn't put it off any longer. Hopefully, it's not too late to help each other get better!
Episode 52 -- Procrastination (Part 1)
 
Also Mentioned in Today's Episode:Business guru Seth Godin has a great podcast you should check out:Seth Godin
It's only a month or so until the Youth Leader Summit! May 22-24 at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference. You can register here:Youth Leaders Summit
You can catch up on our Sherpa Shorts here:Sherpa Shorts]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-52-procrastination-part-1-b345dc855925137cfb58ce741991fb7bTue, 16 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWell, we put it off as long as we could, but we finally got around to this one. We aren't proud of the need for this episode, because it hits a little too close to home. But it's time to confess. We are genetically-cursed procrastinators. This episode...We aren't proud of the need for this episode, because it hits a little too close to home. But it's time to confess. We are genetically-cursed procrastinators.
This episode was recorded on a Monday morning. Mathew spent Sunday afternoon strolling through the DC cherry blossoms with his wife. He could enjoy this spontaneous activity because all his work was done and he could freely enjoy the beautiful afternoon. Meanwhile, Steve was catching a nap under his desk while stressing about the message he had to write for that evening's youth group. 
That, our friends, is what procrastination (and beating procrastination) look like!
The truth is, we have a long way to go in mastering procrastination. Mathew has made some progress; Steve not so much. We both realize much of what causes it, and what the costs are. Whether it's misplaced priorities, distractions, laziness or perfectionism, we both seem find ourselves all too often getting stuff done at the last minute. Procrastination costs us stress. It costs us excellence. And it costs those around us. It's probably true that it has cost the youth ministry world a lot of respect and legitimacy, because it seems to be common among our tribe.
We waited until episode 52 to talk about it, but we couldn't put it off any longer. Hopefully, it's not too late to help each other get better!
Episode 52 -- Procrastination (Part 1)
 
Also Mentioned in Today's Episode:Business guru Seth Godin has a great podcast you should check out:Seth Godin
It's only a month or so until the Youth Leader Summit! May 22-24 at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference. You can register here:Youth Leaders Summit
You can catch up on our Sherpa Shorts here:Sherpa Shorts]]>1924cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-51-crossover-with-youth-ministry-booster--22626726Sound familiar?
Yes, it's our story. But it's also the story of Zac Workun and Chad Higgins from Youth Ministry Booster in Tulsa, OK. About four years ago, Zac and Chad leveraged their friendship to start what was then known as the After 9 podcast. That eventually morphed into a entrepreneurial endeavor known as Youth Ministry Booster. YMB has become a multi-faceted, much-needed resource. Youth workers from all over the country seek out YMB to find mutual encouragement, sharpening, coaching, and of course, podcasts.
We have been fans of YMB from afar, and met them briefly last fall at the National Youth Workers Convention. We thought it would be fun to connect our shows. Chad was unable to join us, but we had a great conversation with Zac about the value of networks, the joys of longevity, the differences in ministry culture from the Bible Belt to the East Coast, and the mountain of sherpa-related metaphors that can be used in one episode. We especially want to thank Zac for giving us an idea for a new show: "Sherpas on Love." It's going to be big!
We hope you enjoy this podcasting union.
Episode 51 -- Crossover with Youth Ministry Booster
 
Check out all the amazing, Sherpa-approved resources at Youth Ministry Booster:Youth Ministry Booster
They have several podcasts, available on all platforms.Youth Ministry Booster Podcasts
There really is a Gotebo, OK. Population 226.Gotebo, OK
You can hang out with the Youth Ministry Sherpas and the Youth Ministry Boosters at the Youth Leader Summit, May 22-24 at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in NJ!Youth Leader Summit]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-51-crossover-with-youth-ministry-booster-5e6fa5adee5da0aaa884054eb7fb36ddTue, 09 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkTwo youth pastors from different churches in the same town develop a friendship. Their relationship is so encouraging to each other that they begin to wonder if perhaps it could also be an encouragement to other youth workers. They decide to start a...Sound familiar?
Yes, it's our story. But it's also the story of Zac Workun and Chad Higgins from Youth Ministry Booster in Tulsa, OK. About four years ago, Zac and Chad leveraged their friendship to start what was then known as the After 9 podcast. That eventually morphed into a entrepreneurial endeavor known as Youth Ministry Booster. YMB has become a multi-faceted, much-needed resource. Youth workers from all over the country seek out YMB to find mutual encouragement, sharpening, coaching, and of course, podcasts.
We have been fans of YMB from afar, and met them briefly last fall at the National Youth Workers Convention. We thought it would be fun to connect our shows. Chad was unable to join us, but we had a great conversation with Zac about the value of networks, the joys of longevity, the differences in ministry culture from the Bible Belt to the East Coast, and the mountain of sherpa-related metaphors that can be used in one episode. We especially want to thank Zac for giving us an idea for a new show: "Sherpas on Love." It's going to be big!
We hope you enjoy this podcasting union.
Episode 51 -- Crossover with Youth Ministry Booster
 
Check out all the amazing, Sherpa-approved resources at Youth Ministry Booster:Youth Ministry Booster
They have several podcasts, available on all platforms.Youth Ministry Booster Podcasts
There really is a Gotebo, OK. Population 226.Gotebo, OK
You can hang out with the Youth Ministry Sherpas and the Youth Ministry Boosters at the Youth Leader Summit, May 22-24 at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in NJ!Youth Leader Summit]]>4290cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-50-the-foolish-things-we-ve-done--22626775Actually, it's harder to believe we made it to 50 years, including all these years in youth ministry, especially when you consider all the foolish things we have done.
Its fitting that Episode 50 should be released near April Fool's Day, a holiday which holds a special place in the heart of any good youth worker. Maybe it's because we thought the day was created in our honor? Or maybe it's because we all love a good  opportunity to watch students cry when we tell them Chris Tomlin isn't actually coming to lead worship and Taco Bell isn't really the new corporate sponsor of our snack bar.
Since everybody makes mistakes, we thought it might be helpful to tell a few tales about the foolish things we've done as youth pastors. The list is long. Whether it was allowing something to happen that we were too dumb to stop (like dodge ball with basketballs or a nearly-burlesque stage performance), or actually doing something beyond stupid (like using students as an object lesson without warning or sanctioning a 36-hour van ride), we have made our fair share of blunders. Thankfully, we received forgiveness in equal measure to our stupidity.
We all do foolish things. The key is to admit our mistakes, learn our lesson, and move on with wisdom and good counsel. Hopefully we haven't caused too much damage along the way.
It's Episode 50 -- our half-century episode -- Foolish Things We've Done!
Here's a link to the Youth Leader's Summit at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in New Jersey, May 22-24. We'll be there. Better yet, Josh Griffin will be there.https://hcbcyouthleadersummit.com
Speaking of wisdom, you must bring your whole volunteer team to the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training, created by Download Youth Ministry and coming to a city near you on September 21! You can bring as many volunteers as you wish for one low price! It's an offer you can't (and shouldn't) refuse--unless you are truly a fool!http://trainmyvolunteers.com]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-50-the-foolish-things-weve-done-38d436bc1c8047f599b59251e2a7a845Tue, 02 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's hard to believe we made it to 50 episodes! Actually, it's harder to believe we made it to 50 years, including all these years in youth ministry, especially when you consider all the foolish things we have done. Its fitting that Episode 50 should...Actually, it's harder to believe we made it to 50 years, including all these years in youth ministry, especially when you consider all the foolish things we have done.
Its fitting that Episode 50 should be released near April Fool's Day, a holiday which holds a special place in the heart of any good youth worker. Maybe it's because we thought the day was created in our honor? Or maybe it's because we all love a good  opportunity to watch students cry when we tell them Chris Tomlin isn't actually coming to lead worship and Taco Bell isn't really the new corporate sponsor of our snack bar.
Since everybody makes mistakes, we thought it might be helpful to tell a few tales about the foolish things we've done as youth pastors. The list is long. Whether it was allowing something to happen that we were too dumb to stop (like dodge ball with basketballs or a nearly-burlesque stage performance), or actually doing something beyond stupid (like using students as an object lesson without warning or sanctioning a 36-hour van ride), we have made our fair share of blunders. Thankfully, we received forgiveness in equal measure to our stupidity.
We all do foolish things. The key is to admit our mistakes, learn our lesson, and move on with wisdom and good counsel. Hopefully we haven't caused too much damage along the way.
It's Episode 50 -- our half-century episode -- Foolish Things We've Done!
Here's a link to the Youth Leader's Summit at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in New Jersey, May 22-24. We'll be there. Better yet, Josh Griffin will be there.https://hcbcyouthleadersummit.com
Speaking of wisdom, you must bring your whole volunteer team to the National Day of Volunteer Youth Ministry Training, created by Download Youth Ministry and coming to a city near you on September 21! You can bring as many volunteers as you wish for one low price! It's an offer you can't (and shouldn't) refuse--unless you are truly a fool!http://trainmyvolunteers.com]]>2349cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-49-youth-ministry-thought-bubbles-part-2--22626957Being a youth worker requires restraint. People say things to us that drive us nearly insane with frustration. We've heard every excuse, criticism, and pathetic justification for lack of involvement. But because we represent God, the church, and perhaps even the decent side of humanity, we can't say what we are really thinking. But what if we could? What if our thought bubbles became actual declarations?! Oh, what fun we would have!
It's our youth ministry fantasy, and today we let it out for a run!
In this episode, we say what we are really thinking when we hear students say things that drive us nuts. "I can't understand why I don't feel close to God right now (even though I haven't read my Bible in 11 months." "I can't come tonight because I have homework (even though I spent all day yesterday playing Fortnite)."
And then there are the comments we hear from people in the congregation. "Is this your real job?" "When do you plan to become a real pastor?" "Can you control those kids in the back row?" "Can you give us a list of babysitters?" and our favorite, "The kids are the church of the future." 
In the end, even though we can't say what we are thinking, there are nuggets of truth in our thought bubbles. Perhaps we can find a way to constructively, with grace, say what needs to be said so that people can hear the truth in a way that changes them.
This one got us so worked up, we needed goat yoga afterwards.
Episode 49 -- Youth Ministry Thought Bubbles (Part 2)
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-49-youth-ministry-thought-bubbles-part-2-3de8bcf96c74255cd54ad625cab53201Tue, 26 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast Network(Warning: Rated "IM" for "Immature") Being a youth worker requires restraint. People say things to us that drive us nearly insane with frustration. We've heard every excuse, criticism, and pathetic justification for lack of involvement. But because we...Being a youth worker requires restraint. People say things to us that drive us nearly insane with frustration. We've heard every excuse, criticism, and pathetic justification for lack of involvement. But because we represent God, the church, and perhaps even the decent side of humanity, we can't say what we are really thinking. But what if we could? What if our thought bubbles became actual declarations?! Oh, what fun we would have!
It's our youth ministry fantasy, and today we let it out for a run!
In this episode, we say what we are really thinking when we hear students say things that drive us nuts. "I can't understand why I don't feel close to God right now (even though I haven't read my Bible in 11 months." "I can't come tonight because I have homework (even though I spent all day yesterday playing Fortnite)."
And then there are the comments we hear from people in the congregation. "Is this your real job?" "When do you plan to become a real pastor?" "Can you control those kids in the back row?" "Can you give us a list of babysitters?" and our favorite, "The kids are the church of the future." 
In the end, even though we can't say what we are thinking, there are nuggets of truth in our thought bubbles. Perhaps we can find a way to constructively, with grace, say what needs to be said so that people can hear the truth in a way that changes them.
This one got us so worked up, we needed goat yoga afterwards.
Episode 49 -- Youth Ministry Thought Bubbles (Part 2)
 
 ]]>2263cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legends-josh-griffin--22626685
We all know Josh Griffin as one of the leading voices in youth ministry with over 20 years experience in the trenches, most recently as the High School Pastor at Saddleback Church. He's the co-founder of DownloadYouthMinistry.com and been in 300+ episodes of the DYM Podcast with Doug Fields. He's created more than 50 youth ministry resources and authored several books including 99 Thoughts for Small Group Leaders. Josh and his wife Angela have 4 kids, which now includes 2 teenagers of their own.
What you may not know is that before he went to Saddleback (the "Mecca" of youth ministry), Josh was at a church with 30 kids in the farmlands of Michigan, working a job he almost quit two years in. So how did a young man who had never worked in a "big church" become the successor to Doug Fields at Saddleback? It's an amazing story, and one that provides a lesson we all can learn about being open-handed with what God has entrusted to us.
The Josh we see on stage at the National Youth Workers Convention is the real Josh. He's fun, enthusiastic, optimistic, wise and approachable. His quick laugh and genuine love of youth ministry and youth workers is a blessing to youth workers everywhere. We are thankful for his support and friendship. 
Check out the new YouTube Show Josh and Doug just started!More Than Dodgeball
Mentioned on today's episode:Download Youth Ministry is the best resource ever. Seriously. If you aren't a member yet, you need to be! Incredible resources for youth workers, created by youth workers.Download Youth MinistryDYM100DYM Facebook Community
Doug Fields is the author of Purpose Driven Youth Ministry, Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry, Speaking to Teenagers, and many many more. He's also the co-founder of DYM!Doug Fields
September 21, 2019 at over 200 locations (including Mountain View Community Church in Frederick, MD)! You can bring your whole volunteer team for just $99 for a whole morning of training from the best teachers in the youth ministry world (including our first Sherpa Legend, Heather Flies)National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training
 

 





 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-legends-josh-griffin-5157d9d641739093861b9c93f9afe517Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkOur Third Legend -- Josh Griffin  We all know Josh Griffin as one of the leading voices in youth ministry with over 20 years experience in the trenches, most recently as the High School Pastor at Saddleback Church. He's the co-founder of...
We all know Josh Griffin as one of the leading voices in youth ministry with over 20 years experience in the trenches, most recently as the High School Pastor at Saddleback Church. He's the co-founder of DownloadYouthMinistry.com and been in 300+ episodes of the DYM Podcast with Doug Fields. He's created more than 50 youth ministry resources and authored several books including 99 Thoughts for Small Group Leaders. Josh and his wife Angela have 4 kids, which now includes 2 teenagers of their own.
What you may not know is that before he went to Saddleback (the "Mecca" of youth ministry), Josh was at a church with 30 kids in the farmlands of Michigan, working a job he almost quit two years in. So how did a young man who had never worked in a "big church" become the successor to Doug Fields at Saddleback? It's an amazing story, and one that provides a lesson we all can learn about being open-handed with what God has entrusted to us.
The Josh we see on stage at the National Youth Workers Convention is the real Josh. He's fun, enthusiastic, optimistic, wise and approachable. His quick laugh and genuine love of youth ministry and youth workers is a blessing to youth workers everywhere. We are thankful for his support and friendship. 
Check out the new YouTube Show Josh and Doug just started!More Than Dodgeball
Mentioned on today's episode:Download Youth Ministry is the best resource ever. Seriously. If you aren't a member yet, you need to be! Incredible resources for youth workers, created by youth workers.Download Youth MinistryDYM100DYM Facebook Community
Doug Fields is the author of Purpose Driven Youth Ministry, Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry, Speaking to Teenagers, and many many more. He's also the co-founder of DYM!Doug Fields
September 21, 2019 at over 200 locations (including Mountain View Community Church in Frederick, MD)! You can bring your whole volunteer team for just $99 for a whole morning of training from the best teachers in the youth ministry world (including our first Sherpa Legend, Heather Flies)National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training
 

 





 ]]>3834cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-48-youth-ministry-thought-bubbles-part-1--22626927Being a youth worker requires restraint. People say things to us that drive us nearly insane with frustration. We've heard every excuse, criticism, and pathetic justification for lack of involvement. But because we represent God, the church, and perhaps even the decent side of humanity, we can't say what we are really thinking. But what if we could? What if our thought bubbles became actual declarations?! Oh, what fun we would have!
It's our youth ministry fantasy, and today we let it out for a run!
In this episode, we say what we are really thinking when we hear the most aggravating, discouraging, ridiculous comments from parents. "My kid doesn't have any friends here. The group is cliquey. I didn't know about that. My kid says it's not meeting his spiritual needs." Pul-leeeaaase! We are't going to lie -- it felt really good to let it out.
In the end, even though we can't say what we are thinking, there are nuggets of truth in our thought bubbles. Perhaps we can find a way to constructively, with grace, say what needs to be said so that people can hear the truth in a way that changes them.
You might want to sit down for this one. It left us breathless. We hope you enjoy this cathartic experience.
(Next episode in part 2 we will share our thought bubbles about students)
Episode 48 -- Youth Ministry Thought Bubbles
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-48-youth-ministry-thought-bubbles-part-1-7ab771ce06948726d1432af62499aa5aTue, 19 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast Network(Warning: Rated "IM" for "Immature") Being a youth worker requires restraint. People say things to us that drive us nearly insane with frustration. We've heard every excuse, criticism, and pathetic justification for lack of involvement. But because we...Being a youth worker requires restraint. People say things to us that drive us nearly insane with frustration. We've heard every excuse, criticism, and pathetic justification for lack of involvement. But because we represent God, the church, and perhaps even the decent side of humanity, we can't say what we are really thinking. But what if we could? What if our thought bubbles became actual declarations?! Oh, what fun we would have!
It's our youth ministry fantasy, and today we let it out for a run!
In this episode, we say what we are really thinking when we hear the most aggravating, discouraging, ridiculous comments from parents. "My kid doesn't have any friends here. The group is cliquey. I didn't know about that. My kid says it's not meeting his spiritual needs." Pul-leeeaaase! We are't going to lie -- it felt really good to let it out.
In the end, even though we can't say what we are thinking, there are nuggets of truth in our thought bubbles. Perhaps we can find a way to constructively, with grace, say what needs to be said so that people can hear the truth in a way that changes them.
You might want to sit down for this one. It left us breathless. We hope you enjoy this cathartic experience.
(Next episode in part 2 we will share our thought bubbles about students)
Episode 48 -- Youth Ministry Thought Bubbles
 
 ]]>2075cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-47-our-senior-pastors--22626926In today's episode, we invited our senior pastors to join us. Paul Abbott is senior pastor of Cedarbrook Community Church, which he founded 30 years ago. Guy Kneebone is senior pastor of Mountain View Community Church, which he founded 21 years ago. Add in Mathew and Steve, who have been in our positions as youth pastors for 15 and 18 of those years, and you have a unique level of partnership, longevity, and investment in a local church.
In this candid interview, Paul and Guy share how they found us (we weren't their first choices) and how they've managed to put up with us for so long. Paul didn't freak out when he arrived to find a man-sized hole in the wall of the sanctuary. Guy lets Steve exhibit his inner-maverick ("Steve likes to do what Steve likes to do"). We're glad we haven't been fired.
Paul and Guy share their perspective on youth ministry as senior pastors of growing churches. What do they need from us as youth pastors? What is the value of youth ministry within the church? How can we support them?
We also discuss some of the issues that often cause trouble -- communication, perseverance, visibility, trust -- these are things that often cause rifts in the senior pastor/youth pastor relationship. By the grace of God, we've managed to forge relationships that have lasted all these years. Are there any secret formulas that might transfer to enable others to experience this kind of longevity? 
We think so, and we think this interview is not only a rare combination, but something worth striving for.
Episode 47 -- Our Senior Pastors
 
10 Mistakes Leaders Make by Hans Finzel
Cedarbrook Community Church
Mountain View Community Church
Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-47-c380fa102be1f03add8c3d6986973a5bTue, 12 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkToday's in-studio combination is more rare than the Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat. (Look it up!) -- two old youth pastors and two founding pastors with 84 years combined in our churches. In today's episode, we invited our senior pastors to join us. Paul...In today's episode, we invited our senior pastors to join us. Paul Abbott is senior pastor of Cedarbrook Community Church, which he founded 30 years ago. Guy Kneebone is senior pastor of Mountain View Community Church, which he founded 21 years ago. Add in Mathew and Steve, who have been in our positions as youth pastors for 15 and 18 of those years, and you have a unique level of partnership, longevity, and investment in a local church.
In this candid interview, Paul and Guy share how they found us (we weren't their first choices) and how they've managed to put up with us for so long. Paul didn't freak out when he arrived to find a man-sized hole in the wall of the sanctuary. Guy lets Steve exhibit his inner-maverick ("Steve likes to do what Steve likes to do"). We're glad we haven't been fired.
Paul and Guy share their perspective on youth ministry as senior pastors of growing churches. What do they need from us as youth pastors? What is the value of youth ministry within the church? How can we support them?
We also discuss some of the issues that often cause trouble -- communication, perseverance, visibility, trust -- these are things that often cause rifts in the senior pastor/youth pastor relationship. By the grace of God, we've managed to forge relationships that have lasted all these years. Are there any secret formulas that might transfer to enable others to experience this kind of longevity? 
We think so, and we think this interview is not only a rare combination, but something worth striving for.
Episode 47 -- Our Senior Pastors
 
10 Mistakes Leaders Make by Hans Finzel
Cedarbrook Community Church
Mountain View Community Church
Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat
 ]]>3378cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-46-how-to-handle-criticism--22626660Criticism is a reality for anyone in leadership. Youth pastors might even be in a position to receive more than most, since we have so many people groups (parents, students, senior pastors, elder) to answer to. We've both had our share, and we never like it, but somehow we are still around and loving student ministry.
In this episode, Steve and Mathew talk about our own failures to handle criticism well. Steve has a reputation for being defensive. Mathew has been known to answer before he should have. Both of us are getting better. We've even learned a few tips along the way that might help you put out the fire, not start a bigger one.
So put on your Big Boy Pants, and get ready to ask yourself some hard questions, like, What can I learn from the criticism I'm receiving?
Episode 46 -- How to Handle Criticism]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-46-11a7827c10e4e1718a12376d07e71e10Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkNothing takes the steam out of our passion for youth ministry like criticism. Criticism is a reality for anyone in leadership. Youth pastors might even be in a position to receive more than most, since we have so many people groups (parents, students,...Criticism is a reality for anyone in leadership. Youth pastors might even be in a position to receive more than most, since we have so many people groups (parents, students, senior pastors, elder) to answer to. We've both had our share, and we never like it, but somehow we are still around and loving student ministry.
In this episode, Steve and Mathew talk about our own failures to handle criticism well. Steve has a reputation for being defensive. Mathew has been known to answer before he should have. Both of us are getting better. We've even learned a few tips along the way that might help you put out the fire, not start a bigger one.
So put on your Big Boy Pants, and get ready to ask yourself some hard questions, like, What can I learn from the criticism I'm receiving?
Episode 46 -- How to Handle Criticism]]>2250cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-45-cleaning-up-other-people-s-messes--22626706But what happens when the mess is more than spilled soda? What happens when it's a moral mess, a devastating failure, or a mistake that throws the whole church into a whirlwind of toxic cleanup? What happens when it's a co-worker or friend who is the one who caused it? How will that affect us personally, and how will it affect the ministry we care so much about?
In today's episode, Steve and Mathew talk about the impact that other peoples' messes can have on our lives. Having experienced this in our current ministries, we understand how hard it can be to deal with it. We somehow have to play the part of friend, church leader, and youth worker all the same time, even while we deal with our own anger and grief. Messy situations can suck up all our energy and time, and leave us exhausted and cynical. But it doesn't have to end that way.
How can we work through these times and find something good and healing on the other side for ourselves, our churches, and our students?
Episode 45 -- Cleaning Up Other People's Messes
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-45-cleaning-up-other-peoples-messes-6c40dd09eb903c7471f3b7048f2ef1f4Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkPizza, popcorn, M&Ms, Skittles, shaving cream wars, games involving pudding and eggs and mini marshmallows... youth ministry gets pretty messy sometimes. We've all done our share of messy activities, and more than often we are the ones who have to...But what happens when the mess is more than spilled soda? What happens when it's a moral mess, a devastating failure, or a mistake that throws the whole church into a whirlwind of toxic cleanup? What happens when it's a co-worker or friend who is the one who caused it? How will that affect us personally, and how will it affect the ministry we care so much about?
In today's episode, Steve and Mathew talk about the impact that other peoples' messes can have on our lives. Having experienced this in our current ministries, we understand how hard it can be to deal with it. We somehow have to play the part of friend, church leader, and youth worker all the same time, even while we deal with our own anger and grief. Messy situations can suck up all our energy and time, and leave us exhausted and cynical. But it doesn't have to end that way.
How can we work through these times and find something good and healing on the other side for ourselves, our churches, and our students?
Episode 45 -- Cleaning Up Other People's Messes
 ]]>1761cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legends-greg-speck--22627145Each month, we will present a conversation with a Youth Ministry Legend. Our conversations center around their story. How did they get into youth ministry, what has kept them in it, and what were some of their favorite adventures along the way? We hope you will tune in each month for the next SHERPA LEGEND!
 
Our second legend: GREG SPECK
A post-college job at a home for emotionally-disturbed teenagers led Greg Speck into a nearly 40-year career in youth ministry. For the past 30 years, Greg has been speaking full-time to students around the world. From camps and weekend retreats to mission trips and international conferences, Greg's special blend of humor, storytelling, sincerity, and love for students have provided him with opportunities to share the Word of God with hundreds of thousands of middle- and high-school kids. 
Sherpa host Steve Anderson first encountered Greg at an outreach in Pennsylvania many years ago when he was a new youth volunteer. Since then, Steve has heard him speak many times at various student conferences and retreats, and just last year saw middle-school students impacted by Greg's "Dad Hugs" after another powerful retreat. God's incredible favor on Greg for these years of speaking and traveling is a testimony to Greg's integrity and reliance on the Bible as his authority. 
Greg is the author of several books for students, including Living for Jesus Beyond the Spiritual High. His latest book, Mustard Seeds on Youth Ministry, is a fountain of direct, clear, spiritual and practical counsel for young youth workers who want to build a ministry that will last.
You can interact with Greg on Facebook and Twitter, or by emailing him at gregospeck@gmail.com. For books and bookings, you can find him at:
http://www.gregspeck.com/
Greg and his wife Bonnie have been married for over 40 years and are the proud parents of four grown children. They live in Rockford, IL.
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-legends-greg-speck-f7bd85d121df513ed37cefe31f372f1fFri, 22 Feb 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to our new show, SHERPA LEGENDS! Each month, we will present a conversation with a Youth Ministry Legend. Our conversations center around their story. How did they get into youth ministry, what has kept them in it, and what were some of their...Each month, we will present a conversation with a Youth Ministry Legend. Our conversations center around their story. How did they get into youth ministry, what has kept them in it, and what were some of their favorite adventures along the way? We hope you will tune in each month for the next SHERPA LEGEND!
 
Our second legend: GREG SPECK
A post-college job at a home for emotionally-disturbed teenagers led Greg Speck into a nearly 40-year career in youth ministry. For the past 30 years, Greg has been speaking full-time to students around the world. From camps and weekend retreats to mission trips and international conferences, Greg's special blend of humor, storytelling, sincerity, and love for students have provided him with opportunities to share the Word of God with hundreds of thousands of middle- and high-school kids. 
Sherpa host Steve Anderson first encountered Greg at an outreach in Pennsylvania many years ago when he was a new youth volunteer. Since then, Steve has heard him speak many times at various student conferences and retreats, and just last year saw middle-school students impacted by Greg's "Dad Hugs" after another powerful retreat. God's incredible favor on Greg for these years of speaking and traveling is a testimony to Greg's integrity and reliance on the Bible as his authority. 
Greg is the author of several books for students, including Living for Jesus Beyond the Spiritual High. His latest book, Mustard Seeds on Youth Ministry, is a fountain of direct, clear, spiritual and practical counsel for young youth workers who want to build a ministry that will last.
You can interact with Greg on Facebook and Twitter, or by emailing him at gregospeck@gmail.com. For books and bookings, you can find him at:
http://www.gregspeck.com/
Greg and his wife Bonnie have been married for over 40 years and are the proud parents of four grown children. They live in Rockford, IL.
 
 ]]>4113cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-44-how-to-not-be-boring--22626799Another week of school.
Another Sunday (or Wednesday).
Another youth group.
So much of our students' lives are driven by school, by sports, by academics, and by expectations. To many of them, life is a boring routine, or a constant preparation for the next thing. Do we treat church the same way? Do you ever worry that we are getting boring?
We sat down the day after the MBSBE (Most Boring Super Bowl Ever) to talk Student Ministry. After wasting four hours of our lives watching the battle of the punters and a weird halftime show from Maroon Five and Big Boi (not to be confused with Bob's Big Boy, which serves great hamburgers), we thought we'd spend thirty minutes of our time in a conversation about how not to be boring in youth ministry. By being winsome, by being surprising, and by being transcendent, we think youth ministry offers something nobody else can offer.
We hope this episode doesn't bore you. It's definitely better (and shorter) than the MBSBE.
 Episode 44 -- How to Not Be Boring]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-44-how-to-not-be-boring-6d677437fcde6cee1ec7b70b2d3cc38cTue, 19 Feb 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast Network*Yawn* Another week of school. Another Sunday (or Wednesday). Another youth group. So much of our students' lives are driven by school, by sports, by academics, and by expectations. To many of them, life is a boring routine, or a constant preparation...Another week of school.
Another Sunday (or Wednesday).
Another youth group.
So much of our students' lives are driven by school, by sports, by academics, and by expectations. To many of them, life is a boring routine, or a constant preparation for the next thing. Do we treat church the same way? Do you ever worry that we are getting boring?
We sat down the day after the MBSBE (Most Boring Super Bowl Ever) to talk Student Ministry. After wasting four hours of our lives watching the battle of the punters and a weird halftime show from Maroon Five and Big Boi (not to be confused with Bob's Big Boy, which serves great hamburgers), we thought we'd spend thirty minutes of our time in a conversation about how not to be boring in youth ministry. By being winsome, by being surprising, and by being transcendent, we think youth ministry offers something nobody else can offer.
We hope this episode doesn't bore you. It's definitely better (and shorter) than the MBSBE.
 Episode 44 -- How to Not Be Boring]]>1820cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-43-love-and-relationships--22633736Unless it's messing up your youth ministry!
We're coming up on Valentine's Day, and you know what that means: We get to take our wives out to dinner based on where we can go for free! Steve and Karen will be dining at Bonefish Grill (courtesy of a gift card from someone at church), while Mathew and Gina will get free dinner at Fogo de Chao courtesy of the sponsor of the big volleyball tournament they are working that weekend.
So what do we do with dating couples in our youth ministries? The truth is, there is little chance they will end up together, and little chance we can stop them. How do help protect their hearts for when things go sour, and how do we protect our ministries from the toxic fallout that descends in the wake of the break up? 
There are no easy answers, except to the one question everyone is wondering: What did Mathew say when he was invited to Prom?
Episode 43 -- Love and Relationships ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-43-love-and-relationships-b34a527567d09a01375882b1dda01d14Tue, 12 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkYoung love, isn't it precious? Unless it's messing up your youth ministry! We're coming up on Valentine's Day, and you know what that means: We get to take our wives out to dinner based on where we can go for free! Steve and Karen will be dining at...Unless it's messing up your youth ministry!
We're coming up on Valentine's Day, and you know what that means: We get to take our wives out to dinner based on where we can go for free! Steve and Karen will be dining at Bonefish Grill (courtesy of a gift card from someone at church), while Mathew and Gina will get free dinner at Fogo de Chao courtesy of the sponsor of the big volleyball tournament they are working that weekend.
So what do we do with dating couples in our youth ministries? The truth is, there is little chance they will end up together, and little chance we can stop them. How do help protect their hearts for when things go sour, and how do we protect our ministries from the toxic fallout that descends in the wake of the break up? 
There are no easy answers, except to the one question everyone is wondering: What did Mathew say when he was invited to Prom?
Episode 43 -- Love and Relationships ]]>2295cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-42-our-better-halves--22626960We took advantage of a federal holiday to get our wives -- Gina and Karen -- together in the studio to talk about youth ministry from their perspective. What has it been like to be married to a youth pastor for all these years? How did they survive the nights at home while their husbands were out working with other peoples' kids? How did they handle the expectations placed upon them by others? Do they ever wish we'd all chosen a different life? Do they have any advice for others whose spouses are youth workers? Most importantly, do they realize that without them, we (Mathew and Steve) would be toast?!
This podcast is 200% better than all the others!
Episode 42 -- Our Better Halves]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-42-our-better-halves-e8da51f1f9c15b4da234d8daa4a8cac3Tue, 05 Feb 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkFinally, after 41 episodes, we got something right! We took advantage of a federal holiday to get our wives -- Gina and Karen -- together in the studio to talk about youth ministry from their perspective. What has it been like to be married to a youth...We took advantage of a federal holiday to get our wives -- Gina and Karen -- together in the studio to talk about youth ministry from their perspective. What has it been like to be married to a youth pastor for all these years? How did they survive the nights at home while their husbands were out working with other peoples' kids? How did they handle the expectations placed upon them by others? Do they ever wish we'd all chosen a different life? Do they have any advice for others whose spouses are youth workers? Most importantly, do they realize that without them, we (Mathew and Steve) would be toast?!
This podcast is 200% better than all the others!
Episode 42 -- Our Better Halves]]>2619cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-41-burning-out-falling-down-drying-up--22626949Now is the time when we often fall away from the things we started this year. We have to say, over here at Youth Ministry Sherpas, we are doing pretty well. Mathew has been drinking enough water to fill a small pond and create an impressive level of bladder control. Steve has been in his new hot tub nearly every evening, winding down the day with his wife. He's hydrating his soul, if not his skin. 
In this episode of Youth Ministry Sherpas, we wrap up our three-part "mini-series" called "Burning Out, Falling Down, Drying Up" with a conversation about how to stay hydrated in student ministry. How do we avoid becoming spiritually dry and brittle, ready to crumble at any moment? How can we avoid becoming kindling for ministry trouble and spiritual danger? There are some simple practical steps we can take--as well as some deeper spiritual rhythms--that we recommend to keep us fresher than a rapper's new wardrobe or a high mountain stream.
By the way, don't embarrass your friends by bringing Diet Coke into Pepsi-only restaurants. Sheesh. Some people!
It's Episode 41 -- "Burning Out, Falling Down, Drying Up."
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-41-burning-out-falling-down-drying-up-28ffeadb961dd9d6e25f126899204387Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's late January, how are your New Year's Resolutions going? Now is the time when we often fall away from the things we started this year. We have to say, over here at Youth Ministry Sherpas, we are doing pretty well. Mathew has been drinking enough...Now is the time when we often fall away from the things we started this year. We have to say, over here at Youth Ministry Sherpas, we are doing pretty well. Mathew has been drinking enough water to fill a small pond and create an impressive level of bladder control. Steve has been in his new hot tub nearly every evening, winding down the day with his wife. He's hydrating his soul, if not his skin. 
In this episode of Youth Ministry Sherpas, we wrap up our three-part "mini-series" called "Burning Out, Falling Down, Drying Up" with a conversation about how to stay hydrated in student ministry. How do we avoid becoming spiritually dry and brittle, ready to crumble at any moment? How can we avoid becoming kindling for ministry trouble and spiritual danger? There are some simple practical steps we can take--as well as some deeper spiritual rhythms--that we recommend to keep us fresher than a rapper's new wardrobe or a high mountain stream.
By the way, don't embarrass your friends by bringing Diet Coke into Pepsi-only restaurants. Sheesh. Some people!
It's Episode 41 -- "Burning Out, Falling Down, Drying Up."
 ]]>1883cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-40-burning-out-falling-down-drying-up--22626950In this episode, we continue our start-of-the-year discussion of "How to Avoid Burning Out, Falling Down and Drying Up." Other than falling on the ice, what are ways that we as youth workers can fall down? Are we vulnerable to unchecked ambition, dishonoring our church leadership, or straight out moral failure? We all think it can't possibly happen to us, until it does.
But we can avoid these dangers, and make it through this year closer to God and better youth workers than we are today. That's what we hope happens, and what we are counting on.
Episode 40 -- "Burning Out, Falling Down and Drying Up."]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-40-burning-out-falling-down-drying-up-8d717bc496749b1919b136cdfd6d8cfbTue, 22 Jan 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's winter in Maryland, and things are getting a little dicey. We've had our share of snow, ice, and sleet. And of course, we also face a new year of challenges in youth ministry. In this episode, we continue our start-of-the-year discussion of "How...In this episode, we continue our start-of-the-year discussion of "How to Avoid Burning Out, Falling Down and Drying Up." Other than falling on the ice, what are ways that we as youth workers can fall down? Are we vulnerable to unchecked ambition, dishonoring our church leadership, or straight out moral failure? We all think it can't possibly happen to us, until it does.
But we can avoid these dangers, and make it through this year closer to God and better youth workers than we are today. That's what we hope happens, and what we are counting on.
Episode 40 -- "Burning Out, Falling Down and Drying Up."]]>1835cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-legends-heather-flies--22626898Each month, we will present a conversation with a Youth Ministry Legend. Our conversations center around their story. How did they get into youth ministry, what has kept them in it, and what were some of their favorite adventures along the way? We hope you will tune in each month for the next SHERPA LEGEND!
 
Our first legend: HEATHER FLIES
Heather is the Junior High Pastor at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie, MN, where she has served for over 22 years. She's a frequent conference speaker, and was co-host at the National Youth Worker's Convention in St Louis this year. In 2018, she was named Bethel Seminary Alumna of the Year. (We didn't know alumna was a word, either, but apparently it is)
https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2018/august/heather-flies
Despite never realizing her dream of marrying a Viking's offensive lineman, Heather has helped many others realize theirs. She has been one of the leading voices for junior high ministry, for women, and for longevity during her amazing career. Anyone who's ever had the chance to meet her, hang out with her, be hugged by her, or arm wrestle her, will agree that she's a force of nature and a true legend in youth ministry. Heather has a gift for encouraging people, and she loves junior high kids even more than she loves the Vikings.
We hope you enjoy our conversation with Heather Flies!
https://joyousstrength.org/#heather-flieshttps://wooddale.org/
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-legends-heather-flies-e3d48f1a08f48b5801d31f1003afa176Thu, 17 Jan 2019 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to our new show, SHERPA LEGENDS! Each month, we will present a conversation with a Youth Ministry Legend. Our conversations center around their story. How did they get into youth ministry, what has kept them in it, and what were some of their...Each month, we will present a conversation with a Youth Ministry Legend. Our conversations center around their story. How did they get into youth ministry, what has kept them in it, and what were some of their favorite adventures along the way? We hope you will tune in each month for the next SHERPA LEGEND!
 
Our first legend: HEATHER FLIES
Heather is the Junior High Pastor at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie, MN, where she has served for over 22 years. She's a frequent conference speaker, and was co-host at the National Youth Worker's Convention in St Louis this year. In 2018, she was named Bethel Seminary Alumna of the Year. (We didn't know alumna was a word, either, but apparently it is)
https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2018/august/heather-flies
Despite never realizing her dream of marrying a Viking's offensive lineman, Heather has helped many others realize theirs. She has been one of the leading voices for junior high ministry, for women, and for longevity during her amazing career. Anyone who's ever had the chance to meet her, hang out with her, be hugged by her, or arm wrestle her, will agree that she's a force of nature and a true legend in youth ministry. Heather has a gift for encouraging people, and she loves junior high kids even more than she loves the Vikings.
We hope you enjoy our conversation with Heather Flies!
https://joyousstrength.org/#heather-flieshttps://wooddale.org/
 
 
 ]]>4126cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-39-burning-out-falling-down-drying-up--22626833We're back after a nice Christmas break. The McCabes enjoyed their frozen pizzas, days spent in pajamas, and their house guest, Clark W. Griswold (courtesy of Amazon and Steve). The Andersons enjoyed time with their adult children in their new favorite gathering spot, the backyard hot tub. Alas, now it's time to get back to work.
Speaking of New Year's, what resolutions do you have? Mathew wants to Cheetos for cheese sticks and protein so he can shed a few pounds. Steve wants to become sort of Jewish and pretend the day begins at sundown instead of sunrise. Our success in these endeavors is yet to be determined.
Which brings us to this episode. We wondered, "What will be be like one year from now? Will we be spiritually, emotionally and physically healthy? Will we still be doing youth ministry? What do we have to do this year to avoid burning out, falling down, and drying up? What do we need to practice in order to still be here doing this thing we love in January, 2020?
We hope this is helpful as we start a new year together.
Episode 39--Burning Out, Falling Down, Drying Up
 
Show NotesIf you are wondering what the heck Steve was thinking when he connected the Rockefellers to Clark Griswold, this will clarify. There's also a book about the story which is highly entertaining.https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2009/01/fake_rockefeller200901
Feeling like you might be burned out? Here's a quick quiz we mention on the show:https://careynieuwhof.com/burnout-quiz/
Here's a link to the book by Carey Nieuwhof that Mathew read on sabbatical:https://careynieuwhof.com/product/didnt-see-it-coming/
And here's a picture of Steve and his wife in their hot tub! (Not really)https://www.masterspas.com/]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-39-burning-out-falling-down-drying-up-e789640a0dada938ea1f13e4162d8295Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to 2019! We're back after a nice Christmas break. The McCabes enjoyed their frozen pizzas, days spent in pajamas, and their house guest, Clark W. Griswold (courtesy of Amazon and Steve). The Andersons enjoyed time with their adult children in...We're back after a nice Christmas break. The McCabes enjoyed their frozen pizzas, days spent in pajamas, and their house guest, Clark W. Griswold (courtesy of Amazon and Steve). The Andersons enjoyed time with their adult children in their new favorite gathering spot, the backyard hot tub. Alas, now it's time to get back to work.
Speaking of New Year's, what resolutions do you have? Mathew wants to Cheetos for cheese sticks and protein so he can shed a few pounds. Steve wants to become sort of Jewish and pretend the day begins at sundown instead of sunrise. Our success in these endeavors is yet to be determined.
Which brings us to this episode. We wondered, "What will be be like one year from now? Will we be spiritually, emotionally and physically healthy? Will we still be doing youth ministry? What do we have to do this year to avoid burning out, falling down, and drying up? What do we need to practice in order to still be here doing this thing we love in January, 2020?
We hope this is helpful as we start a new year together.
Episode 39--Burning Out, Falling Down, Drying Up
 
Show NotesIf you are wondering what the heck Steve was thinking when he connected the Rockefellers to Clark Griswold, this will clarify. There's also a book about the story which is highly entertaining.https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2009/01/fake_rockefeller200901
Feeling like you might be burned out? Here's a quick quiz we mention on the show:https://careynieuwhof.com/burnout-quiz/
Here's a link to the book by Carey Nieuwhof that Mathew read on sabbatical:https://careynieuwhof.com/product/didnt-see-it-coming/
And here's a picture of Steve and his wife in their hot tub! (Not really)https://www.masterspas.com/]]>2104cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-38-a-very-sherpa-christmas--22627030Time for lots of cookies, parties, and ugly sweaters. It also marks the end of an amazing year for us! At this time last year, the Youth Ministry Sherpa Podcast was still a dream. 65 full- and short-length episodes later, we're a thing! Who knew llamas would be the mascot of youth ministry everywhere?!
We are both ready to celebrate Christmas. We have our favorite Christmas movies to watch, and are looking forward to time with our families. Mathew is going all Clark Griswald (remember to ask him afterwards what he got from Amazon), while Steve, though he loves Clark, is more of a George Bailey kind of guy. He even met Jimmy Stewart once (sort of). Anyway, other than a youth ministry Christmas party or two, the days of filling Christmas break with youth activities (dare we say, Lock In?) are over. Take a break. Give your volunteers time off. Relax and plan....nothing.
We already have great plans for 2019 -- including a new season of episodes starting January 8th and a new series called "Sherpa Legends." Look for us in 2019! Until then, have a very merry Christmas and enjoy...
Episode 38 -- a Very Sherpa Christmas!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-38-a-very-sherpa-christmas-b03894fad42c6037039e76f0e195850bTue, 18 Dec 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's Christmas! Time for lots of cookies, parties, and ugly sweaters. It also marks the end of an amazing year for us! At this time last year, the Youth Ministry Sherpa Podcast was still a dream. 65 full- and short-length episodes later, we're a...Time for lots of cookies, parties, and ugly sweaters. It also marks the end of an amazing year for us! At this time last year, the Youth Ministry Sherpa Podcast was still a dream. 65 full- and short-length episodes later, we're a thing! Who knew llamas would be the mascot of youth ministry everywhere?!
We are both ready to celebrate Christmas. We have our favorite Christmas movies to watch, and are looking forward to time with our families. Mathew is going all Clark Griswald (remember to ask him afterwards what he got from Amazon), while Steve, though he loves Clark, is more of a George Bailey kind of guy. He even met Jimmy Stewart once (sort of). Anyway, other than a youth ministry Christmas party or two, the days of filling Christmas break with youth activities (dare we say, Lock In?) are over. Take a break. Give your volunteers time off. Relax and plan....nothing.
We already have great plans for 2019 -- including a new season of episodes starting January 8th and a new series called "Sherpa Legends." Look for us in 2019! Until then, have a very merry Christmas and enjoy...
Episode 38 -- a Very Sherpa Christmas!]]>1519cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-37-my-third-decade-meets-youth-ministry-sherpas--22626857...Or 88-year-old Clint Eastwood meets 96-year-old Betty White?
It's the first-ever crossover podcast with our friend Derry Prenkert of My Third Decade!
Derry is a veteran youth worker from Indiana and host of the My Third Decade podcast, another great youth ministry podcast dedicated to longevity. He has been at his church for 22 years, having started as an intern and now serving in a fresh role as Next Gen Pastor. He started My Third Decade about the same time we started Youth Ministry Sherpas. Together, we have 54 years of youth ministry experience in 3 churches (about 82 years overall!). It's all part of this new wave of old people doing youth ministry podcasts! Just kidding. Derry is only in his 40s; we are the ones who are old here.
Anyway, we've wanted to do an episode together for a while, and we finally pulled it off. We talk about some of our most significant moments in our ministry life, about the challenges of transitions, and about what we've learned this year. It's a great conversation, proving it's never too late to make new friends and you are never too old to do a podcast.
Episode 37 -- My Third Decade Meets Youth Ministry Sherpas
Follow Derry's Podcast here:https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/my-third-decade/
Derry's show is part of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network. There are a whole bunch of great shows here!https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Also mentioned on this episode:https://youthpastordiet.com/https://www.experiencechallenge.org/https://youthministrysherpas.com
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-37-my-third-decade-meets-youth-ministry-sherpas-e2d9682261702880d12496c8d7c1e239Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkBatman meets SupermanBrady meets ManningDickens meets TwainJames meets JordanStallone meets SchwarzeneggerLincoln meets Washington ...Or 88-year-old Clint Eastwood meets 96-year-old Betty White? It's the first-ever crossover podcast with our friend......Or 88-year-old Clint Eastwood meets 96-year-old Betty White?
It's the first-ever crossover podcast with our friend Derry Prenkert of My Third Decade!
Derry is a veteran youth worker from Indiana and host of the My Third Decade podcast, another great youth ministry podcast dedicated to longevity. He has been at his church for 22 years, having started as an intern and now serving in a fresh role as Next Gen Pastor. He started My Third Decade about the same time we started Youth Ministry Sherpas. Together, we have 54 years of youth ministry experience in 3 churches (about 82 years overall!). It's all part of this new wave of old people doing youth ministry podcasts! Just kidding. Derry is only in his 40s; we are the ones who are old here.
Anyway, we've wanted to do an episode together for a while, and we finally pulled it off. We talk about some of our most significant moments in our ministry life, about the challenges of transitions, and about what we've learned this year. It's a great conversation, proving it's never too late to make new friends and you are never too old to do a podcast.
Episode 37 -- My Third Decade Meets Youth Ministry Sherpas
Follow Derry's Podcast here:https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/my-third-decade/
Derry's show is part of the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network. There are a whole bunch of great shows here!https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/
Also mentioned on this episode:https://youthpastordiet.com/https://www.experiencechallenge.org/https://youthministrysherpas.com
 ]]>3552cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-36-the-many-moods-of-youth-ministry--22626966Steve was in a really bad mood when we recorded. It had something to do with the Pittsburgh Steelers losing late the night before. We take our football teams pretty seriously, and when things don't go our way, we get a little salty. A lot salty, actually. You might even say pissy. Hey, we might be shallow, but at least we're honest.
This is why we try not to watch football when we know we are going to be around students. We don't want our mood to be affected when we are trying to lead a youth ministry. Who wants a grumpy, angry youth pastor?
But the truth is, we all struggle with the various moods that ministry and life bring our way. Being a youth worker doesn't make us exempt from being angry/frustrated, disappointed/sad, tired/apathetic. In fact, ministry itself is often the number one factor making us feel this way. Welcome to life shepherding people!
In today's episode, we lay it all on the table. We don't always feel like doing youth ministry. Sometimes our mood is not good. After all, we're human. But we have to carry on anyway. We are adults -- we have to carry out our duties, even on the days we'd rather bite someone's head off, or disappear to the couch with our blankie.
We hope you don't mind us unloading a bit. In fact, we hope you will be able to relate, so that you can process your moods. We promise no dogs were kicked in the recording of this episode.
Episode 36 -- The Many Moods of Youth Ministry
 
Maybe this will make you feel better. It works for Steve!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGYS6IfLZC4
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-36-the-many-moods-of-youth-ministry-4da7662ea11a405600d4fc2ffc14b8a5Tue, 04 Dec 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkFirst, we apologize if this episode puts you in a bad mood. It was just one of those days. Steve was in a really bad mood when we recorded. It had something to do with the Pittsburgh Steelers losing late the night before. We take our football teams...Steve was in a really bad mood when we recorded. It had something to do with the Pittsburgh Steelers losing late the night before. We take our football teams pretty seriously, and when things don't go our way, we get a little salty. A lot salty, actually. You might even say pissy. Hey, we might be shallow, but at least we're honest.
This is why we try not to watch football when we know we are going to be around students. We don't want our mood to be affected when we are trying to lead a youth ministry. Who wants a grumpy, angry youth pastor?
But the truth is, we all struggle with the various moods that ministry and life bring our way. Being a youth worker doesn't make us exempt from being angry/frustrated, disappointed/sad, tired/apathetic. In fact, ministry itself is often the number one factor making us feel this way. Welcome to life shepherding people!
In today's episode, we lay it all on the table. We don't always feel like doing youth ministry. Sometimes our mood is not good. After all, we're human. But we have to carry on anyway. We are adults -- we have to carry out our duties, even on the days we'd rather bite someone's head off, or disappear to the couch with our blankie.
We hope you don't mind us unloading a bit. In fact, we hope you will be able to relate, so that you can process your moods. We promise no dogs were kicked in the recording of this episode.
Episode 36 -- The Many Moods of Youth Ministry
 
Maybe this will make you feel better. It works for Steve!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGYS6IfLZC4
 ]]>1904cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-35-your-answers-to-our-questions-at-nywc-2018--22626939After waiting for four months to see if we could raise enough money to make it happen, and waiting for four hours on the tarmac to see if the airline could remove enough ice to make it happen, we made it to the National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC) in St. Louis! We set up our booth in the Exhibit Hall and spent the next 96 hours meeting people, giving away t-shirts, and hearing stories of what God is doing in youth ministries around the country. Nearly 5000 people were there. "These are our people."
I don't think we've ever had more fun!
While we were chatting with folks and hawking the podcast, we also set up our "studio" and asked people to join us for a few minutes. We recorded nearly 30 responses to questions we made up. The results are interesting, encouraging, and funny. Here they are for your listening pleasure.
We're already excited for NYWC 2019 in Tampa. Can anyone say, "SHERPA HOUSE??!!"
Enjoy Episode 35 -- Your Answers to Our Questions at NYWC 2018
 
Also mentioned in this episode:
National Youth Workers Conventionhttps://www.nywc2018.com/
Our cool and generous neighbors at the booth behind our "craps table":https://www.photoboxx.me/
Josh Griffin and Doug Fields, founders of DYM:https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/
Frank Gil of the "15 Minutes with Frank" Podcast:https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/15-minutes-with-frank/
I don't think our two dice qualified as official craps:https://www.vegas.com/gaming/gaming-tips/craps/
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-35-your-answers-to-our-questions-20f4ddd8d460e341d0637e5d17128715Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWe made it! After waiting for four months to see if we could raise enough money to make it happen, and waiting for four hours on the tarmac to see if the airline could remove enough ice to make it happen, we made it to the National Youth Workers...After waiting for four months to see if we could raise enough money to make it happen, and waiting for four hours on the tarmac to see if the airline could remove enough ice to make it happen, we made it to the National Youth Workers Convention (NYWC) in St. Louis! We set up our booth in the Exhibit Hall and spent the next 96 hours meeting people, giving away t-shirts, and hearing stories of what God is doing in youth ministries around the country. Nearly 5000 people were there. "These are our people."
I don't think we've ever had more fun!
While we were chatting with folks and hawking the podcast, we also set up our "studio" and asked people to join us for a few minutes. We recorded nearly 30 responses to questions we made up. The results are interesting, encouraging, and funny. Here they are for your listening pleasure.
We're already excited for NYWC 2019 in Tampa. Can anyone say, "SHERPA HOUSE??!!"
Enjoy Episode 35 -- Your Answers to Our Questions at NYWC 2018
 
Also mentioned in this episode:
National Youth Workers Conventionhttps://www.nywc2018.com/
Our cool and generous neighbors at the booth behind our "craps table":https://www.photoboxx.me/
Josh Griffin and Doug Fields, founders of DYM:https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/
Frank Gil of the "15 Minutes with Frank" Podcast:https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/15-minutes-with-frank/
I don't think our two dice qualified as official craps:https://www.vegas.com/gaming/gaming-tips/craps/
 ]]>2775cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-34-being-grateful--22626930It's Thanksgiving Week -- one of our favorite weeks of the year, because it means the end of the fall youth ministry sprint and a chance to relax, spend time with our families, eat, watch football and take a nap. That, folks, is a good combination!
We just got back from the National Youth Workers Convention in St. Louis. Wow, what a great time! It was wonderful being with our "tribe" of youth workers from all over the country. It's like a family reunion without the crazy uncle and awkward third cousin. Oh wait...
Anyway, we had an absolute blast hanging out in the exhibit hall, meeting people and introducing them to this podcast. It's hard to believe we just started this thing in January--two joes from Maryland--and there we were with a giant banner like we were a legitimate thing!? What a privilege to meet so many faithful youth workers. Thanks for stopping by to say hi. We got some great material for a future episode, and we also discovered that people love llamas. A lot. A little insanely so, if you ask us. If you got a t-shirt, congratulations on your great luck rolling snake eyes of double sixes. If you didn't win, well, hey, thanks for playing and be grateful for your stickers. 
In this episode, we thought it would be good to take some time to express our gratitude. It's easy to get grumpy (someone might use the word "pissy") and complain a lot. Sometimes we need it. It's good to vent. But more often, it's better to be thankful, to live and lead from a place of gratitude for the fact that we get to be youth workers, to love students, and to live this amazing life in a calling that is a joy and a privilege!
We are also thankful for YOU. We're only 10 months into this, and we are incredibly blessed for all the opportunities and relationships we've discovered along the path.
So put the headphones on and listen to this episode while you fall asleep for your Thanksgiving nap! It's Episode 34 -- Being Grateful!
Mentioned in this show:You might want to binge watch thishttps://www.netflix.com/title/80021955
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Send us pics wearing your shirt!!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-34-being-grateful-2b9521b58381a7fc91f19e2f672f6b52Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkHappy Thanksgiving from two turkeys with a podcast! It's Thanksgiving Week -- one of our favorite weeks of the year, because it means the end of the fall youth ministry sprint and a chance to relax, spend time with our families, eat, watch football...It's Thanksgiving Week -- one of our favorite weeks of the year, because it means the end of the fall youth ministry sprint and a chance to relax, spend time with our families, eat, watch football and take a nap. That, folks, is a good combination!
We just got back from the National Youth Workers Convention in St. Louis. Wow, what a great time! It was wonderful being with our "tribe" of youth workers from all over the country. It's like a family reunion without the crazy uncle and awkward third cousin. Oh wait...
Anyway, we had an absolute blast hanging out in the exhibit hall, meeting people and introducing them to this podcast. It's hard to believe we just started this thing in January--two joes from Maryland--and there we were with a giant banner like we were a legitimate thing!? What a privilege to meet so many faithful youth workers. Thanks for stopping by to say hi. We got some great material for a future episode, and we also discovered that people love llamas. A lot. A little insanely so, if you ask us. If you got a t-shirt, congratulations on your great luck rolling snake eyes of double sixes. If you didn't win, well, hey, thanks for playing and be grateful for your stickers. 
In this episode, we thought it would be good to take some time to express our gratitude. It's easy to get grumpy (someone might use the word "pissy") and complain a lot. Sometimes we need it. It's good to vent. But more often, it's better to be thankful, to live and lead from a place of gratitude for the fact that we get to be youth workers, to love students, and to live this amazing life in a calling that is a joy and a privilege!
We are also thankful for YOU. We're only 10 months into this, and we are incredibly blessed for all the opportunities and relationships we've discovered along the path.
So put the headphones on and listen to this episode while you fall asleep for your Thanksgiving nap! It's Episode 34 -- Being Grateful!
Mentioned in this show:You might want to binge watch thishttps://www.netflix.com/title/80021955
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Send us pics wearing your shirt!!]]>1757cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-33-our-mantras--22626937What do Dads, successful NFL coaches, and healthy youth ministries all have in common?
They all have MANTRAS, defined as "statements or slogans repeated frequently."  They are like rules for living, second-tier theologies, subtle truths that permeate everything we do. Mantras are stated, repeated (sometimes ad nauseam), and repeated again until they become a permanent part of the culture we are creating.
We have mantras too. In today's episode, Steve and Mathew reflect on some of the "Mantras" that are near and dear to us. Without really thinking about it (before today), here are some things we say all the time that have become a major part of our youth ministries. We didn't learn these in some textbook, although some are informed from Scripture. But they reflect our passions and our perspective. Some of them are theological truths; others more practical. All of them are deeply embedded in our unique youth ministry cultures.
What are your mantras? We'd love to know. Please share them with us on Instagram or Facebook.
You need to listen to this episode--no excuses--because, as Mike Tomlin says, "Excuses are the tools of the incompetent!"
Also mentioned:Walt Mueller, Director for the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and host of the Youth Culture Matters Podcast.
https://cpyu.org/https://cpyu.org/resource_category/podcast/
 
Here's a sample of a Mike Tomlin press conference:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFDvI--GAig
 
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-33-our-mantras-5c3f5912b6a8c9dc11f8945efffa59b8Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast Network"Measure twice; cut once." - Every Dad Ever"The standard is the standard." - Mike Tomlin"Lock-ins are the devil." - Youth Ministry Sherpas What do Dads, successful NFL coaches, and healthy youth ministries all have in common? They all have MANTRAS,...What do Dads, successful NFL coaches, and healthy youth ministries all have in common?
They all have MANTRAS, defined as "statements or slogans repeated frequently."  They are like rules for living, second-tier theologies, subtle truths that permeate everything we do. Mantras are stated, repeated (sometimes ad nauseam), and repeated again until they become a permanent part of the culture we are creating.
We have mantras too. In today's episode, Steve and Mathew reflect on some of the "Mantras" that are near and dear to us. Without really thinking about it (before today), here are some things we say all the time that have become a major part of our youth ministries. We didn't learn these in some textbook, although some are informed from Scripture. But they reflect our passions and our perspective. Some of them are theological truths; others more practical. All of them are deeply embedded in our unique youth ministry cultures.
What are your mantras? We'd love to know. Please share them with us on Instagram or Facebook.
You need to listen to this episode--no excuses--because, as Mike Tomlin says, "Excuses are the tools of the incompetent!"
Also mentioned:Walt Mueller, Director for the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding and host of the Youth Culture Matters Podcast.
https://cpyu.org/https://cpyu.org/resource_category/podcast/
 
Here's a sample of a Mike Tomlin press conference:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFDvI--GAig
 
 
 
 ]]>2082cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-32-hitting-the-4th-decade-holy-cow-we-re-old--22626940Steve has been doing the senior adult swim for a few years already, but Mathew is just getting into the pool, turning 50 on November 1. And guess what? We're not dead yet! We might even have some gas left in the tank. It sure smells like it.
Anyway, the years sure have flown by. Seems like just yesterday we were celebrating Mathew's 40th birthday at a hotel in Pittsburgh during a Youth Specialties conference. Steve bought the margaritas; Mathew dissolved into a puddle of tears. It has been a good ride, my friend. But that's a story for another episode. 
Anyway, it's amazing to look back and see how we've grown through each decade--from destroying kids in dodgeball and seeking legitimacy in our 20s, to pioneering and building healthy programs in our 30s, to hitting our stride and becoming more intentional in our 40s, to entering the "sage stage" in our 50s. It has been quite a journey, and our story is still being written (along with the prescription for that prostate medication). 
We thought we'd use the occasion of Mathew's 50th birthday to reflect on what youth ministry was like through each decade of our lives. What did we learn? Where did we grow? What were the struggles and the joys of each stage? We share it all -- at least what we can remember.
What was this episode about again?
We hope you will hang in there long enough to make it to your 4th decade of youth ministry. Who knows; maybe there will even be a 5th? That's what the Youth Ministry Sherpas podcast is all about!
Episode 32--Hitting the 4th Decade (holy cow, we're old)!
 
In honor of #32:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHIXFKrrUhA
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-32-holy-cow-were-old-f3e2adbbbaf4a2a1d44c4304187b0b57Tue, 06 Nov 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkLadies and Gentlemen, by the time you read this, both hosts of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast will be (gasp!) IN THEIR 50s! Steve has been doing the senior adult swim for a few years already, but Mathew is just getting into the pool, turning 50 on...Steve has been doing the senior adult swim for a few years already, but Mathew is just getting into the pool, turning 50 on November 1. And guess what? We're not dead yet! We might even have some gas left in the tank. It sure smells like it.
Anyway, the years sure have flown by. Seems like just yesterday we were celebrating Mathew's 40th birthday at a hotel in Pittsburgh during a Youth Specialties conference. Steve bought the margaritas; Mathew dissolved into a puddle of tears. It has been a good ride, my friend. But that's a story for another episode. 
Anyway, it's amazing to look back and see how we've grown through each decade--from destroying kids in dodgeball and seeking legitimacy in our 20s, to pioneering and building healthy programs in our 30s, to hitting our stride and becoming more intentional in our 40s, to entering the "sage stage" in our 50s. It has been quite a journey, and our story is still being written (along with the prescription for that prostate medication). 
We thought we'd use the occasion of Mathew's 50th birthday to reflect on what youth ministry was like through each decade of our lives. What did we learn? Where did we grow? What were the struggles and the joys of each stage? We share it all -- at least what we can remember.
What was this episode about again?
We hope you will hang in there long enough to make it to your 4th decade of youth ministry. Who knows; maybe there will even be a 5th? That's what the Youth Ministry Sherpas podcast is all about!
Episode 32--Hitting the 4th Decade (holy cow, we're old)!
 
In honor of #32:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHIXFKrrUhA
 
 ]]>2117cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-31-our-spookiest-episode-yet--22626977In this episode, Steve and Mathew share our stories of the times we were scared in youth ministry. We've both lost kids on trips (well, almost). We've both scared them as often as possible. And we both have crazy stories to tell. Steve's youth group used to meet in a haunted house (for real). For some reason he thought it was a good idea to terrify middle school girls with a re-enactment of Jesus raising a little girl from the dead. (It was worse than a scene from the Exorcist.) Mathew once hosted a Halloween party that was crashed by an inappropriately bulging Ninja Turtle and a risque Naughty Nurse. He also left his students on the hayride while he fled for his life from a costumed shotgun-toting maniac. Not our finest moments.
Oh well, we're not monsters, we're just knuckleheads. All that matters is that we get to eat all the candy leftover on Thursday.
So turn off all the lights and enjoy the spooky fun with Episode 31 -- Our Spookiest Episode Yet!
Yes, Steve's group actually met in a haunted house and there is a Ding's Dockhttps://www.marylandhauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/landon-house.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUxtjPv-nU8
Mathew is right! There is a Ding's Dock. (Watch how you say it)https://www.dingsdock.com/
Thanks to all the people mentioned in this episode who gave to our Indiegogo Crowdfunding Effort. See you at NYWC!https://www.nywc2018.com/
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-31-our-spookiest-episode-yet-96b67b5af05f4b424a46167a3e5b5a26Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's Halloween! It's also Episode 31. Is that a coincidence, or are there darker forces at work? In this episode, Steve and Mathew share our stories of the times we were scared in youth ministry. We've both lost kids on trips (well, almost). We've...In this episode, Steve and Mathew share our stories of the times we were scared in youth ministry. We've both lost kids on trips (well, almost). We've both scared them as often as possible. And we both have crazy stories to tell. Steve's youth group used to meet in a haunted house (for real). For some reason he thought it was a good idea to terrify middle school girls with a re-enactment of Jesus raising a little girl from the dead. (It was worse than a scene from the Exorcist.) Mathew once hosted a Halloween party that was crashed by an inappropriately bulging Ninja Turtle and a risque Naughty Nurse. He also left his students on the hayride while he fled for his life from a costumed shotgun-toting maniac. Not our finest moments.
Oh well, we're not monsters, we're just knuckleheads. All that matters is that we get to eat all the candy leftover on Thursday.
So turn off all the lights and enjoy the spooky fun with Episode 31 -- Our Spookiest Episode Yet!
Yes, Steve's group actually met in a haunted house and there is a Ding's Dockhttps://www.marylandhauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/landon-house.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUxtjPv-nU8
Mathew is right! There is a Ding's Dock. (Watch how you say it)https://www.dingsdock.com/
Thanks to all the people mentioned in this episode who gave to our Indiegogo Crowdfunding Effort. See you at NYWC!https://www.nywc2018.com/
 ]]>1870cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-30-your-own-kids--22626956It's a question we've been asked frequently. The answer is: Challenging and Awesome!
Most youth workers get into youth ministry either before they have kids, or when their kids are small. Stay in it long enough, though, and you get to experience the challenges and joys of having your own kids in your youth ministry. Mathew has four kids -- two in college and two in high school. His time is running out. Steve has three kids, all of whom came through the ranks of his youth ministry and are now young adults. We'll both tell you, there's nothing better than having your own kids in your youth ministry. 
Not that it's always easy. There were times when our kids felt the weight of expectations from others in the church, expectations which were unfair and unrealistic. And our kids were far from perfect. Mathew had to wrestle his oldest onto the middle school camp bus in front of a busload of living people (and a cemetery full of dead ones). Steve had to save his two oldest sons from beating the crap out of each other one night at youth group. (Imagine! Fighting over a girl!). Or imagine his surprise when he found out the kid who almost got his group kicked out of camp was his own son? (Actually, he wasn't surprised at all). But those incidents don't even begin to outweigh the tremendous blessings we experienced--and the memories etched on our hearts--during our years doubling as dad and youth pastor. We won a front row seat to the best show on earth--our own kids spiritual and leadership awakening. Plus we got to plan the whole youth ministry calendar around our family schedule for 12 years!
No, we wouldn't have traded it for anything. Honestly, we're not dealing real well with the end of it. That's why there may or may not be a few tears seeping through the mic if you listen closely.
Stories, mistakes, and wisdom for you as you start this journey, here in Episode 30 -- Your Own Kids!
Shameless Plug: Here's a Spotify playlist for Jonathan and Thomas Anderson: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JlDXatv8GnQRD7YfJAPdW]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-30-your-own-kids-b8ba8a6d3aff9c254d44b863f23f9bb3Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast Network"What's it like having your own children in your youth ministry?" It's a question we've been asked frequently. The answer is: Challenging and Awesome! Most youth workers get into youth ministry either before they have kids, or when their kids are...It's a question we've been asked frequently. The answer is: Challenging and Awesome!
Most youth workers get into youth ministry either before they have kids, or when their kids are small. Stay in it long enough, though, and you get to experience the challenges and joys of having your own kids in your youth ministry. Mathew has four kids -- two in college and two in high school. His time is running out. Steve has three kids, all of whom came through the ranks of his youth ministry and are now young adults. We'll both tell you, there's nothing better than having your own kids in your youth ministry. 
Not that it's always easy. There were times when our kids felt the weight of expectations from others in the church, expectations which were unfair and unrealistic. And our kids were far from perfect. Mathew had to wrestle his oldest onto the middle school camp bus in front of a busload of living people (and a cemetery full of dead ones). Steve had to save his two oldest sons from beating the crap out of each other one night at youth group. (Imagine! Fighting over a girl!). Or imagine his surprise when he found out the kid who almost got his group kicked out of camp was his own son? (Actually, he wasn't surprised at all). But those incidents don't even begin to outweigh the tremendous blessings we experienced--and the memories etched on our hearts--during our years doubling as dad and youth pastor. We won a front row seat to the best show on earth--our own kids spiritual and leadership awakening. Plus we got to plan the whole youth ministry calendar around our family schedule for 12 years!
No, we wouldn't have traded it for anything. Honestly, we're not dealing real well with the end of it. That's why there may or may not be a few tears seeping through the mic if you listen closely.
Stories, mistakes, and wisdom for you as you start this journey, here in Episode 30 -- Your Own Kids!
Shameless Plug: Here's a Spotify playlist for Jonathan and Thomas Anderson: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JlDXatv8GnQRD7YfJAPdW]]>2497cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-29-lost-and-overwhelmed--22626954Notice we said "one" of those days. Because one is about all we get, it seems Most of the time we feel overwhelmed, lost, and completely in over our heads. 
Just a few weeks before recording this episode, Mathew was literally lost in Yosemite valley while on a 5-day hike to Half Dome. Only a miraculous glimmer of his GPS signal saved he and his friend from a cold and potentially dangerous night in the California wilderness. There was a moment of panic and a sense that things were about to get real. That experience serves as the perfect analogy for what happens to us as youth workers. We are overwhelmed by the  multitude of responsibilities of the calling we've chosen. We are burdened and overhelmed by other people's problems that we know and bear. And every now and then we get a phone call delivering news of a tragedy that forces us into terrifying places we are not ready to go. Only the Lord can provide the signal we need to navigate our way through the darkness.
This is an honest, sometimes painful episode from two guys who still feel like we have no answers for the things we face. Even after nearly 30 years of working with teens and families, we still get overwhelmed by the weight of it all. We are continually learning that our only hope is to trust that the Lord has chosen us for this time and place.
Grab your trail mix, your compass, and enjoy Episode 29 -- Lost and Overwhelmed.
If you want to hike Half Dome, stick to the  plan!https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/halfdome.htm]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-29-lost-and-overwhelmed-af4ed2b10205084c7fdd804a81b19b20Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkEvery youth worker has one of those days when you feel like you are on top of the world--fresh on the trail and ready to conquer anything. This is the day we are capable, in control, and ready for whatever comes our way. Notice we said "one" of those...Notice we said "one" of those days. Because one is about all we get, it seems Most of the time we feel overwhelmed, lost, and completely in over our heads. 
Just a few weeks before recording this episode, Mathew was literally lost in Yosemite valley while on a 5-day hike to Half Dome. Only a miraculous glimmer of his GPS signal saved he and his friend from a cold and potentially dangerous night in the California wilderness. There was a moment of panic and a sense that things were about to get real. That experience serves as the perfect analogy for what happens to us as youth workers. We are overwhelmed by the  multitude of responsibilities of the calling we've chosen. We are burdened and overhelmed by other people's problems that we know and bear. And every now and then we get a phone call delivering news of a tragedy that forces us into terrifying places we are not ready to go. Only the Lord can provide the signal we need to navigate our way through the darkness.
This is an honest, sometimes painful episode from two guys who still feel like we have no answers for the things we face. Even after nearly 30 years of working with teens and families, we still get overwhelmed by the weight of it all. We are continually learning that our only hope is to trust that the Lord has chosen us for this time and place.
Grab your trail mix, your compass, and enjoy Episode 29 -- Lost and Overwhelmed.
If you want to hike Half Dome, stick to the  plan!https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/halfdome.htm]]>1723cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-28-what-we-learned-from-dym--22626991In this episode, we talk about our experiences at DYM--the amazing people we met, the youth ministry greats who poured into us, the beach house we shared (shoutout to the #danapointcrew), and our photoshoot with a llama (finally!). We also share some of the lessons we learned, not really content, per se, but more about what it means to be in youth ministry. We learned how important is it to be part of the greater youth ministry tribe. We learned it's better to not be in a hurry to find or provide answers to the hard questions ministry brings, but allow ourselves to live in the tension of not really knowing what the answers are. We learned that it's normal to wonder about our own place in the youth ministry universe. And we learned that, in a career in which we can bear some heavy burdens, it's good to mix in a heavy dose of irreverence and silliness and not take yourself too seriously. And maybe do some good old-fashioned arm-wrestling, too. 
All this and more in Episode 28 -- What We Learned from DYM.
Here are some links to check out.
Download Youth Ministry is the best and you should be a gold member.https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/
Heather Flies is our favorite and you should not arm wrestle her.https://joyousstrength.org/
Greg Stier is stronger than Heather, and he's also good at training students in evangelism.https://www.dare2share.org/
The Dana Point Crew and our Beach Party House were Amazinghttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2408035819223601&set=pcb.2408036062556910&type=3&theater
So was our llama photo opp!https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2408035869223596&set=pcb.2408036062556910&type=3&theater
Mathew thinks he isn't a big deal, but he's in a really cool viral video that is nearing 1,000,000 views!https://www.upworthy.com/this-football-coach-gave-his-team-something-to-believe-in-themselves?c=pop
 
#DYM200#DYM#downloadyouthministry
Mentioned in this episode:#dougfields#joshgriffin#heatherflies#marko#jimburns#duffyrobbins#waltmueller#gregstier#armwrestling#danapointcrew
Yes! There was a llama photobooth! #lifewithfadi
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2408035869223596&set=pcb.2408036062556910&type=3&theater
 
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-28-what-we-learned-from-dym-e62600da6073051ef6e1fba2bc6207b7Tue, 09 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWell, a few weeks ago we said we were back. And we were, for two episodes. Then, unfortunately, we ran into some technical issues, lost two episodes we had recorded (they were good, we swear), and then we were out of town for a week. That's the bad...In this episode, we talk about our experiences at DYM--the amazing people we met, the youth ministry greats who poured into us, the beach house we shared (shoutout to the #danapointcrew), and our photoshoot with a llama (finally!). We also share some of the lessons we learned, not really content, per se, but more about what it means to be in youth ministry. We learned how important is it to be part of the greater youth ministry tribe. We learned it's better to not be in a hurry to find or provide answers to the hard questions ministry brings, but allow ourselves to live in the tension of not really knowing what the answers are. We learned that it's normal to wonder about our own place in the youth ministry universe. And we learned that, in a career in which we can bear some heavy burdens, it's good to mix in a heavy dose of irreverence and silliness and not take yourself too seriously. And maybe do some good old-fashioned arm-wrestling, too. 
All this and more in Episode 28 -- What We Learned from DYM.
Here are some links to check out.
Download Youth Ministry is the best and you should be a gold member.https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/
Heather Flies is our favorite and you should not arm wrestle her.https://joyousstrength.org/
Greg Stier is stronger than Heather, and he's also good at training students in evangelism.https://www.dare2share.org/
The Dana Point Crew and our Beach Party House were Amazinghttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2408035819223601&set=pcb.2408036062556910&type=3&theater
So was our llama photo opp!https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2408035869223596&set=pcb.2408036062556910&type=3&theater
Mathew thinks he isn't a big deal, but he's in a really cool viral video that is nearing 1,000,000 views!https://www.upworthy.com/this-football-coach-gave-his-team-something-to-believe-in-themselves?c=pop
 
#DYM200#DYM#downloadyouthministry
Mentioned in this episode:#dougfields#joshgriffin#heatherflies#marko#jimburns#duffyrobbins#waltmueller#gregstier#armwrestling#danapointcrew
Yes! There was a llama photobooth! #lifewithfadi
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2408035869223596&set=pcb.2408036062556910&type=3&theater
 
 
 
 ]]>1958cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-27-when-students-do-dumb-things--22627124Okay, that's probably a lie. A huge lie. The truth is, we all mess up, and as teenagers we all made our fair share of mistakes. We moved on thanks to the grace of God and the kindness of people.
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Sherpas podcast, Steve and Mathew share a few (mild) stories of their idiotic younger days. (We edited out the really bad things because we don't want anyone to think less of us.) Steve shares his struggles with a recent real-life situation he still isn't sure he handled well (without giving away too much information), while Mathew shares his clever interrogation techniques gleaned from hours of watching Law and Order.
What do we do when students mess up? How do we go about restoring them? What is the posture of our heart? How do we deal with the fallout in our group, and in our church? Is it possible to find a balance between accountability and grace that follows the example of Jesus? 
Each situation is unique. Each is messy. And each affords us the challenge of trying to navigate the circumstances to bring restoration and forward progress.
Now that you are an adult with a fully-developed cerebral cortex, we hope you enjoy Episode 27 -- When Students Do Dumb Things.
Recommended:https://www.amazon.com/Prodigal-God-Recovering-Heart-Christian/dp/1594484023
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at YouthMinistrySherpas#YMSherpas
Support our efforts to take our show to the National Youth Workers Convention in St Louis in November:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/youth-ministry-sherpas-podcast#/
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-27-when-students-do-dumb-things-ea3c162c97407b102a0521fb3f5a387aTue, 18 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's a good thing we were all perfect teenagers. It's a good thing we never made a mistake, got into trouble, or smashed a shopping cart against a light pole with our car. That's why we are such good and holy youth workers. Okay, that's probably a...Okay, that's probably a lie. A huge lie. The truth is, we all mess up, and as teenagers we all made our fair share of mistakes. We moved on thanks to the grace of God and the kindness of people.
In this episode of the Youth Ministry Sherpas podcast, Steve and Mathew share a few (mild) stories of their idiotic younger days. (We edited out the really bad things because we don't want anyone to think less of us.) Steve shares his struggles with a recent real-life situation he still isn't sure he handled well (without giving away too much information), while Mathew shares his clever interrogation techniques gleaned from hours of watching Law and Order.
What do we do when students mess up? How do we go about restoring them? What is the posture of our heart? How do we deal with the fallout in our group, and in our church? Is it possible to find a balance between accountability and grace that follows the example of Jesus? 
Each situation is unique. Each is messy. And each affords us the challenge of trying to navigate the circumstances to bring restoration and forward progress.
Now that you are an adult with a fully-developed cerebral cortex, we hope you enjoy Episode 27 -- When Students Do Dumb Things.
Recommended:https://www.amazon.com/Prodigal-God-Recovering-Heart-Christian/dp/1594484023
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at YouthMinistrySherpas#YMSherpas
Support our efforts to take our show to the National Youth Workers Convention in St Louis in November:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/youth-ministry-sherpas-podcast#/
 
 ]]>1813cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-26-now-what--22626965In our last episode, Steve and Mathew talked about the importance of kicking off well. But now that we've cast a vision for our dream, downloaded it to our leaders, and drawn others to our event, what do we do next? How do we keep it alive?
This episode was recorded the day after Labor Day. Mathew sent his kids back to school. Steve sent his wife back to kindergarten (she's a teacher, not a student). Steve also spent the hottest weekend of the century working on a project in his house after the AC broke. Maybe the house was revolting against the loss of the Green Bay green on the bedroom wall? No, it was probably more angry about the removal of the Hines Ward fathead. (The combination didn't make sense to us either)
Anyway, in this conversation, we unpack how to keep the dream alive. We have to continue to unpack it for people so they understand it better. We set some attainable goals and celebrate them along the way. We also have to continue using the language that will help us create culture associated with our dream. And in the end, we need to trust that God is working, even if it doesn't look like we hoped it would. It's probably better that way.
It's Episode 26 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- Now What!?
You can support our effort to get to the National Youth Workers convention in November by going here: 
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/youth-ministry-sherpas-podcast/x/19176110#/
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/episode-26-1536665663-7b912c2bb9519ccaa49dcf9587ba32b0Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:45:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWhat if the sole event in our youth ministry calendar was the Fall Kickoff? You know, we get everybody together for one big event in the fall, and that's it! A ridiculous thought of course. Which is why we tackle "Now What?" in today's episode of...In our last episode, Steve and Mathew talked about the importance of kicking off well. But now that we've cast a vision for our dream, downloaded it to our leaders, and drawn others to our event, what do we do next? How do we keep it alive?
This episode was recorded the day after Labor Day. Mathew sent his kids back to school. Steve sent his wife back to kindergarten (she's a teacher, not a student). Steve also spent the hottest weekend of the century working on a project in his house after the AC broke. Maybe the house was revolting against the loss of the Green Bay green on the bedroom wall? No, it was probably more angry about the removal of the Hines Ward fathead. (The combination didn't make sense to us either)
Anyway, in this conversation, we unpack how to keep the dream alive. We have to continue to unpack it for people so they understand it better. We set some attainable goals and celebrate them along the way. We also have to continue using the language that will help us create culture associated with our dream. And in the end, we need to trust that God is working, even if it doesn't look like we hoped it would. It's probably better that way.
It's Episode 26 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- Now What!?
You can support our effort to get to the National Youth Workers convention in November by going here: 
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/youth-ministry-sherpas-podcast/x/19176110#/
 
 ]]>1837cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-25-kicking-off-well--22626968First, we have some catching up to do. We've been all over the place since we last recorded. Steve spent a week in paradise (Jamaica) celebrating his 30th anniversary with his wife, and led a mission team to Greece, where he danced the Hokey Pokey and did his best imitation of the first land animal. Mathew took half the population of Maryland on his annual mission to Peru. The mission was a huge success, although Mathew failed in the one task he was given -- get a picture with a llama.
In today's episode, we talk about the indisputable seasonal aspect of youth ministry, and how important it is to kick things off well in the early fall. Fall is the time for big DREAMS. It's the time to create an event that's a big DRAW. And it's our opportunity to DOWNLOAD our dreams to our leaders and students so that we can see them come to fruition and fulfill the unique vision God has given us for this year.
We hope you have big dreams from God.
We have big dreams for our student ministries, and for our podcast. One of those is to get to the National Youth Workers Convention in  St. Louis in November. You can support those dreams here:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/youth-ministry-sherpas-podcast#/
Here we go!
Speaking of new: * Our new sound quality is brought to you courtesy of our new equipment and some technical help from our friend Ryan. * Our new disclaimer is brought to you by the legal departments of our respective churches. * Our new voice intro is brought to you by Steve's "Greek son, Stefan Vass, from the Streetlight Ministry in Athens.
"The dawning of man"https://www.facebook.com/ethan.ferguson.3705/videos/2189627897984214/
In case you forgot:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokey_cokey
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-25-kicking-off-well-49995e8f3dd14bb012a914f33e8e0904Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkAfter a six-week break for summer youth trips and vacations, we are excited to be back for the fall with a new season of Youth Ministry Sherpas! First, we have some catching up to do. We've been all over the place since we last recorded. Steve spent a...First, we have some catching up to do. We've been all over the place since we last recorded. Steve spent a week in paradise (Jamaica) celebrating his 30th anniversary with his wife, and led a mission team to Greece, where he danced the Hokey Pokey and did his best imitation of the first land animal. Mathew took half the population of Maryland on his annual mission to Peru. The mission was a huge success, although Mathew failed in the one task he was given -- get a picture with a llama.
In today's episode, we talk about the indisputable seasonal aspect of youth ministry, and how important it is to kick things off well in the early fall. Fall is the time for big DREAMS. It's the time to create an event that's a big DRAW. And it's our opportunity to DOWNLOAD our dreams to our leaders and students so that we can see them come to fruition and fulfill the unique vision God has given us for this year.
We hope you have big dreams from God.
We have big dreams for our student ministries, and for our podcast. One of those is to get to the National Youth Workers Convention in  St. Louis in November. You can support those dreams here:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/youth-ministry-sherpas-podcast#/
Here we go!
Speaking of new: * Our new sound quality is brought to you courtesy of our new equipment and some technical help from our friend Ryan. * Our new disclaimer is brought to you by the legal departments of our respective churches. * Our new voice intro is brought to you by Steve's "Greek son, Stefan Vass, from the Streetlight Ministry in Athens.
"The dawning of man"https://www.facebook.com/ethan.ferguson.3705/videos/2189627897984214/
In case you forgot:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokey_cokey
 
 ]]>1728cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-24-what-we-ve-learned-so-far--22626974But after 24 full-length episodes, 26 Sherpa Shorts, plus our introductory episode (00)--all since January 16--here's what we've learned so far:
Podcasting is expensiveIt's a lot of work and a lot of funTalking into a mic is awkwardYouth ministry is thriving around the countryEverybody needs encouragementWe don't have that many listeners, but at least our family loves usWe might even have something of value to say
And most importantly, we like each other, maybe even more than when we started!
After today's episode (#24), we are taking a six-week break. This gives you time to catch up on all our episodes! In the meantime...
Sign on to follow us on any podcast app!Have fun checking out our website http://youthministrysherpas.com/Engage our community on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or say hi at info@youthministrysherpas.comReview us on i-Tunes!Post comments and say "Hi" everywhere. This really encourages us!Ask us for free stickers at info@youthministrysherpas.com and we'll send you free stickers!Share YMS with your friends and fellow youth workers everywhere!
We'll be back September 4!
#youthministrysherpas#youthministry#podcasting#weheartyouthworkers]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-24-what-weve-learned-so-far-a6734a6794c8db06373b5106850b4c50Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWhen we started the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast six months ago, we had no idea what we are getting into. Now, 51 episodes later...we still have no idea! But after 24 full-length episodes, 26 Sherpa Shorts, plus our introductory episode (00)--all...But after 24 full-length episodes, 26 Sherpa Shorts, plus our introductory episode (00)--all since January 16--here's what we've learned so far:
Podcasting is expensiveIt's a lot of work and a lot of funTalking into a mic is awkwardYouth ministry is thriving around the countryEverybody needs encouragementWe don't have that many listeners, but at least our family loves usWe might even have something of value to say
And most importantly, we like each other, maybe even more than when we started!
After today's episode (#24), we are taking a six-week break. This gives you time to catch up on all our episodes! In the meantime...
Sign on to follow us on any podcast app!Have fun checking out our website http://youthministrysherpas.com/Engage our community on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or say hi at info@youthministrysherpas.comReview us on i-Tunes!Post comments and say "Hi" everywhere. This really encourages us!Ask us for free stickers at info@youthministrysherpas.com and we'll send you free stickers!Share YMS with your friends and fellow youth workers everywhere!
We'll be back September 4!
#youthministrysherpas#youthministry#podcasting#weheartyouthworkers]]>776cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-23-self-care--22626987In today's episode (#23), Steve and Mathew share their ideas for taking care of ourselves. Even though these seem obvious, we don't always do a great job of being intentional about them. Things like taking time off, finding a hobby, spoiling ourselves, going to conferences, visiting other churches, and pursuing friendships with people who don't care that we're a pastor -- these are the things that have given us life and have kept us in youth ministry for the long haul. We used to feel badly about them, but not anymore!
In fact, we recorded this episode the day before Steve left for 8 nights in Jamaican paradise!
Oh, and you should see the beach house we rented for #DYM200!
If you aren't doing these things, please try them. We guarantee you'll like them. You'll be a better person, and a better youth worker. 
Enjoy--and DO--Episode 23 -- Self Care!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-23-self-care-cd716b1a77796b93cd5296387fff1f06Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:10:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWe all need to take a break. We all need to take care of ourselves. Even if you think you have the stamina of a Sherpa, trust us -- you need to step off the trail and rest. In today's episode (#23), Steve and Mathew share their ideas for taking care...In today's episode (#23), Steve and Mathew share their ideas for taking care of ourselves. Even though these seem obvious, we don't always do a great job of being intentional about them. Things like taking time off, finding a hobby, spoiling ourselves, going to conferences, visiting other churches, and pursuing friendships with people who don't care that we're a pastor -- these are the things that have given us life and have kept us in youth ministry for the long haul. We used to feel badly about them, but not anymore!
In fact, we recorded this episode the day before Steve left for 8 nights in Jamaican paradise!
Oh, and you should see the beach house we rented for #DYM200!
If you aren't doing these things, please try them. We guarantee you'll like them. You'll be a better person, and a better youth worker. 
Enjoy--and DO--Episode 23 -- Self Care!]]>1704cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-22-student-leadership--22626998Steve and Mathew have worked through many aspects of Student Leadership. We've tried lots of ideas, forms and structures. Despite our many iterations, there are many things we haven't figured out yet. Maybe there are no clear cut answers. Nevertheless, we have had some success. Steve has three young leaders on his staff that our proof that we've done something right.
in this episode, we talk about what we've tried, learned, missed and messed up. We also talk about what may have worked along the way.
We'll keep trying, because we believe in students, and we believe our greatest achievement is to raise up the next generation of leaders for the church.]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-22-student-leadership-d2e44883a517936b3b865933a10ff9f1Tue, 03 Jul 2018 06:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkDeveloping Student Leaders is one of the most important aspects of our role as youth workers. It's also one of the most challenging. Are we ready to relinquish control? Are we ready to allow students to fail? Are we ready to work through the messiness...Steve and Mathew have worked through many aspects of Student Leadership. We've tried lots of ideas, forms and structures. Despite our many iterations, there are many things we haven't figured out yet. Maybe there are no clear cut answers. Nevertheless, we have had some success. Steve has three young leaders on his staff that our proof that we've done something right.
in this episode, we talk about what we've tried, learned, missed and messed up. We also talk about what may have worked along the way.
We'll keep trying, because we believe in students, and we believe our greatest achievement is to raise up the next generation of leaders for the church.]]>2152cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-21-blind-squirrels--22626961Last episode (#20), Steve and Mathew lamented about the things we would do differently if we could do them again. So many years, so many mistakes! In this episode --EPISODE 21 -- we share our "blind squirrel" moments, those rare times when we almost accidentally did something that actually worked and became a key part of our youth ministry. Most of the time, we had no idea what we were doing, thus proving it's better to be lucky than smart. 
Which pretty much sums up our golf games, too, as this episode was recorded an hour or so after a terrible (but fun) round of golf. Though a club may have been thrown, and multiple balls were lost, no squirrels were injured in the making of this podcast. 
What are your "blind squirrel" moments? We'd love to hear.
Gotta try out this game Mathew mentioned:https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/extreme-bingo-game
Let us know if you want some free Youth Ministry Sherpas stickers!(We got them here)https://www.stickermule.com
 
 
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-21-blind-squirrels-9029e8b6dadeace7120be594a462e4b9Tue, 26 Jun 2018 06:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkEven a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. Two doofus youth pastors get something right now and then.  We might have even hit a good golf shot on occasion. Last episode (#20), Steve and Mathew lamented about the things we would do differently...Last episode (#20), Steve and Mathew lamented about the things we would do differently if we could do them again. So many years, so many mistakes! In this episode --EPISODE 21 -- we share our "blind squirrel" moments, those rare times when we almost accidentally did something that actually worked and became a key part of our youth ministry. Most of the time, we had no idea what we were doing, thus proving it's better to be lucky than smart. 
Which pretty much sums up our golf games, too, as this episode was recorded an hour or so after a terrible (but fun) round of golf. Though a club may have been thrown, and multiple balls were lost, no squirrels were injured in the making of this podcast. 
What are your "blind squirrel" moments? We'd love to hear.
Gotta try out this game Mathew mentioned:https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/extreme-bingo-game
Let us know if you want some free Youth Ministry Sherpas stickers!(We got them here)https://www.stickermule.com
 
 
 
 ]]>1889cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-20-hindsight-is-20-20--22626973Mathew wishes he had gotten glasses sooner. By the time Jesus healed his eyes with spit and mud at 17 (okay, it was the eye doctor at the mall), he had missed out on a lot. Meanwhile, by 17, Steve was already wearing his Kurt Rambis Rec Specs and intimidating 6' 0" power forwards all across the basketball courts of Western Pennsylvania.
Now, neither of us can imagine not having contacts and being able to see clearly.
Our vision is important, but it becomes even clearer when we can look back and see what we missed the first time around. Or see what we would do differently. In celebration of our 20th episode, Steve and Mathew reflect on what we would do differently if we could start again from scratch in programming, in leadership, and in our personal ministry.
We have a few regrets, but maybe our mistakes can help you see things more clearly for yourself. 
Kurt Rambis' NBA Career:https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rambiku01.html
Recommendation for annual programming & planninghttps://growcurriculum.org/
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-20-hindsight-is-2020-2007d03873974da96e54fd98653804d0Tue, 19 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkSometimes you need to look back to see what's ahead. Mathew wishes he had gotten glasses sooner. By the time Jesus healed his eyes with spit and mud at 17 (okay, it was the eye doctor at the mall), he had missed out on a lot. Meanwhile, by 17, Steve...Mathew wishes he had gotten glasses sooner. By the time Jesus healed his eyes with spit and mud at 17 (okay, it was the eye doctor at the mall), he had missed out on a lot. Meanwhile, by 17, Steve was already wearing his Kurt Rambis Rec Specs and intimidating 6' 0" power forwards all across the basketball courts of Western Pennsylvania.
Now, neither of us can imagine not having contacts and being able to see clearly.
Our vision is important, but it becomes even clearer when we can look back and see what we missed the first time around. Or see what we would do differently. In celebration of our 20th episode, Steve and Mathew reflect on what we would do differently if we could start again from scratch in programming, in leadership, and in our personal ministry.
We have a few regrets, but maybe our mistakes can help you see things more clearly for yourself. 
Kurt Rambis' NBA Career:https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rambiku01.html
Recommendation for annual programming & planninghttps://growcurriculum.org/
 ]]>1749cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-19-the-newbies--22627007It's a nerve-wracking experience for everybody. You are self-conscious. You are unsure of yourself. And you have little idea you are getting yourself into.
In this episode, Steve and Mathew reflect on their first days on the job. Having been the "check" in box #1, Mathew walked into a staff meeting where they were looking to fill box #2. Steve walked into the "brand new" church offices, located inside a 250-year-old mansion filled with mice and Civil War re-enacters. Eighteen years later, and he still feels like a Yankee.
Today, we also welcomed two "Newbies," two guys from our local network who have been in their positions less than one month. Fletcher Abbott and Danny Jackson talk with Steve and Mathew about the interview process, the first days on the job, and what in the world they are thinking about as they begin this new adventure.
Whether you're a seasoned vet, an unemployed wannabe, or a "newbie" yourself, we think you'll enjoy this fun conversation.
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-19-the-newbies-a69ed16c74006d230e01933279323964Tue, 12 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkDo you remember what it was like your first day on the job? It's a nerve-wracking experience for everybody. You are self-conscious. You are unsure of yourself. And you have little idea you are getting yourself into. In this episode, Steve and Mathew...It's a nerve-wracking experience for everybody. You are self-conscious. You are unsure of yourself. And you have little idea you are getting yourself into.
In this episode, Steve and Mathew reflect on their first days on the job. Having been the "check" in box #1, Mathew walked into a staff meeting where they were looking to fill box #2. Steve walked into the "brand new" church offices, located inside a 250-year-old mansion filled with mice and Civil War re-enacters. Eighteen years later, and he still feels like a Yankee.
Today, we also welcomed two "Newbies," two guys from our local network who have been in their positions less than one month. Fletcher Abbott and Danny Jackson talk with Steve and Mathew about the interview process, the first days on the job, and what in the world they are thinking about as they begin this new adventure.
Whether you're a seasoned vet, an unemployed wannabe, or a "newbie" yourself, we think you'll enjoy this fun conversation.
 ]]>2242cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-18-ambition--22627026What about ambition in youth ministry? Have you ever wanted to lead a bigger group, have a bigger platform, or receive more validation? We have, and we're ready to admit it. Mathew once turned down an offer to leave his small church in Wisconsin and lead a ministry of 250 students in Southern California, a decision his first (and still only) wife wasn't always so keen on. Steve wonders what he would have done if his youth ministry had never been able to move out of the high school of the church's infancy and into its own space. 
In this episode--one of the Youth Ministry Sherpa's most honest and vulnerable yet--Steve and Mathew discuss the place of ambition in youth ministry. What do we do with the ambitions that rise within us, drive us to do our best, cause us to seek affirmation, and push us forward spiritually and professionally? What do we do when our voice isn't being heard, or when we feel we have something to contribute that isn't appreciated? How do we know when ambition is selfish or premature? And ultimately, what role does our own ambition play in keeping us in youth ministry for the long haul?
Our ambition is that this episode blesses everyone who listens to it.
Enjoy Episode 18: Ambition! 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-18-ambition-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 05 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWe all have things we want to accomplish in life. Mathew wants to climb Half Dome in Yosemite (he's planning to do so in a few months). Steve wants to write a book and break 90 in golf (not sure which one is more likely). We were also thinking of...What about ambition in youth ministry? Have you ever wanted to lead a bigger group, have a bigger platform, or receive more validation? We have, and we're ready to admit it. Mathew once turned down an offer to leave his small church in Wisconsin and lead a ministry of 250 students in Southern California, a decision his first (and still only) wife wasn't always so keen on. Steve wonders what he would have done if his youth ministry had never been able to move out of the high school of the church's infancy and into its own space. 
In this episode--one of the Youth Ministry Sherpa's most honest and vulnerable yet--Steve and Mathew discuss the place of ambition in youth ministry. What do we do with the ambitions that rise within us, drive us to do our best, cause us to seek affirmation, and push us forward spiritually and professionally? What do we do when our voice isn't being heard, or when we feel we have something to contribute that isn't appreciated? How do we know when ambition is selfish or premature? And ultimately, what role does our own ambition play in keeping us in youth ministry for the long haul?
Our ambition is that this episode blesses everyone who listens to it.
Enjoy Episode 18: Ambition! 
 ]]>2010cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-17-transitions--22626934In this episode, Steve and Mathew talk about the importance of transitions. For the incoming 6th graders, Mathew does a reverse Exodus, without the actual Red Sea swallowing any Egyptians. For the outgoing 12th graders, Steve does a Senior Banquet that is guaranteed to make parents (and him) cry. And of course, there's the important transition from middle to high school. How do we make a good impression on new students and families? How do we help our incoming freshmen to feel like they are welcome in a new setting? How do we handle all the emotions and the flurry of activity that go along with so many hellos and goodbyes?
It's Circle of Life we call Transition Season!
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-17-transitions-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 29 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's that time of year. One week we say goodbye to our seniors whom we've known and loved for seven years. The next week we're welcoming 11-year-olds and their nervous first-time parents. There's barely time to process it all. In this episode, Steve...In this episode, Steve and Mathew talk about the importance of transitions. For the incoming 6th graders, Mathew does a reverse Exodus, without the actual Red Sea swallowing any Egyptians. For the outgoing 12th graders, Steve does a Senior Banquet that is guaranteed to make parents (and him) cry. And of course, there's the important transition from middle to high school. How do we make a good impression on new students and families? How do we help our incoming freshmen to feel like they are welcome in a new setting? How do we handle all the emotions and the flurry of activity that go along with so many hellos and goodbyes?
It's Circle of Life we call Transition Season!
 
 ]]>1755cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-16-summer-flow--22626983Every region, every church, every youth ministry has a different summer flow. What's yours? How do you make the most of the summer when it comes to programming your ministry and maximizing time with students?
Today's show is interrupted by our first-ever in-studio guest, Leah Barrett, who delivered Starbucks.
We'd love to hear how you go with the "Summer Flow."]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-16-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 22 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkSummer is almost here! Soon us youth workers will have nothing to do! Except go to camp, the conference, and mission trip. Did we mention family vacation (we hope)?! Summer seems so chill. How does it become so busy?In today's episode, Steve and...Every region, every church, every youth ministry has a different summer flow. What's yours? How do you make the most of the summer when it comes to programming your ministry and maximizing time with students?
Today's show is interrupted by our first-ever in-studio guest, Leah Barrett, who delivered Starbucks.
We'd love to hear how you go with the "Summer Flow."]]>1681cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-15-when-you-almost-lose-it--22627004Middle school and high school kids can set us off. Sometimes they have a gift for it. Sure, we love them, but even the best among us can be driven to the brink of a Hulk-like meltdown. We're human. So are they. They are sinners. So are we. It happens.
Ever heard a parent say, "Don't make me pull this car over?" Well, Steve did it -- twice in one trip -- letting loose with a 20-minute barrage of scolding that still hangs over the parking lot of that Sheetz store somewhere in Virginia. Mathew has been known to slam not one, but two doors exiting the room and leaving his students alone to ponder their horrid behavior. maybe they were just ticked off because they were watching "Edge TV" on VHS? Anyway, he also once dropped the "F" bomb on a girl in the back of church on Sunday morning. Granted, he was "quoting her," but still...
In this episode, we recount our tales of when we lost it with a student or two -- of the whole group. We share some of our "less than stellar" moments when our anger got the best of us. In the end, though, good things can come from our meltdowns. They give us an opportunity for humility and teachable moments.
So listen in--and chill out--with our next episode, "When You (Almost) Lose It."
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-15-when-you-almost-lose-it-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 15 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkLet's face it--everyone loses it sometimes. We all get mad. In fact, Mathew is still peeved about the Seahawks miraculous comeback against the Packers in the NFC playoffs a few years ago, and Steve can't get over the fact that the Steelers' Jesse...Middle school and high school kids can set us off. Sometimes they have a gift for it. Sure, we love them, but even the best among us can be driven to the brink of a Hulk-like meltdown. We're human. So are they. They are sinners. So are we. It happens.
Ever heard a parent say, "Don't make me pull this car over?" Well, Steve did it -- twice in one trip -- letting loose with a 20-minute barrage of scolding that still hangs over the parking lot of that Sheetz store somewhere in Virginia. Mathew has been known to slam not one, but two doors exiting the room and leaving his students alone to ponder their horrid behavior. maybe they were just ticked off because they were watching "Edge TV" on VHS? Anyway, he also once dropped the "F" bomb on a girl in the back of church on Sunday morning. Granted, he was "quoting her," but still...
In this episode, we recount our tales of when we lost it with a student or two -- of the whole group. We share some of our "less than stellar" moments when our anger got the best of us. In the end, though, good things can come from our meltdowns. They give us an opportunity for humility and teachable moments.
So listen in--and chill out--with our next episode, "When You (Almost) Lose It."
 ]]>1897cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-14-the-parent-chronicles-part-2--22626952This is the second part of two-part series, The Parent Chronicles!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-14-the-parent-chronicles-2-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 08 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkSometimes the only relationship more strained than the parent-teen relationship is the parent-youth worker relationship! As youth workers, we often see issues with families and parenting styles that we wish we could change. But as Steve and Mathew...This is the second part of two-part series, The Parent Chronicles!]]>1956cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-13-the-parent-chronicles-part-1--22626933This is our first full-length episode in a month, and the first of our two-part series on The Parent Chronicles!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/the-parent-chronicles-part-1-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 01 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkSometimes the only relationship more strained than the parent-teen relationship is the parent-youth worker relationship! As youth workers, we often see issues with families and parenting styles that we wish we could change. But as Steve and Mathew...This is our first full-length episode in a month, and the first of our two-part series on The Parent Chronicles!]]>2076cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-z--22626941Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-z-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Sun, 29 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>752cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-y--22627023Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-y-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Sat, 28 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>653cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-x--22627002Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-x-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Fri, 27 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>681cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-w--22626943Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-w-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Thu, 26 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>774cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-v--22626944Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-v-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>779cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-u--22627024Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-u-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 24 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!
 
 ]]>823cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-t--22626945Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-t-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Mon, 23 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>804cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-s--22627029Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!
 
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-s-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Sun, 22 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!
 
 ]]>595cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-r--22627031Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-r-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Sat, 21 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>669cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-q--22626946Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/the-letter-q-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Fri, 20 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>765cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-p--22626981Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-p-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 18 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>773cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-o--22626947Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-o-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 17 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>808cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-n--22627018Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-n-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Mon, 16 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>1293cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-m--22626985Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-m-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Sun, 15 Apr 2018 04:16:35 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>596cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-l--22626951Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-l-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Sat, 14 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>801cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-k--22626986Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-k-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Fri, 13 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>869cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-j--22626955Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-j-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Thu, 12 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>660cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-i--22626959Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-i-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 11 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>632cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-h--22626958Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-h-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>598cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-g--22626988Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-g-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Mon, 09 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>647cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-f--22627037Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-f-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Sun, 08 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>804cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-e--22627041Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-e-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Sat, 07 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>506cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-d--22626975Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-d-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Fri, 06 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>594cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-c--22626962Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-c-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Thu, 05 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>623cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-b--22627044Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-b-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Wed, 04 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>702cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-a--22627012Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/sherpa-shorts-the-letter-a-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 03 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkWelcome to Sherpa Shorts! Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days!...Feeling the winter blues? Tired of waiting for spring to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! We bring you SHERPA SHORTS--a special presentation of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast -- 26 short episodes delivered in 26 days! Steve and Mathew are going through the alphabet one day at a time, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what word the other guy is going to choose next, so expect some surprises, laughs and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts are a beautiful addition to your spring podcast wardrobe!]]>439cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-12-the-many-hats-of-youth-ministry--22626992In fact, youth ministry is a world of many hats. Sometimes we wear hats that fit us well, and other times we wear hats we wish we didn't have to wear. It's all part of the deal. The good news is that, if we stay in this for a long time, the best hats await us.
In this episode, Steve and Mathew share what they did yesterday (the day before we recorded), which epitomized the many hats of youth ministry. They also talk about the FX series The Americans, wonder what life would be like if they got commission from travel arrangements, and question whether carrier pigeons would be an effective form of communication with parents. All this, plus Steve puts on his counselor hat and consoles a hearbroken Mathew regarding the departure of Jordy Nelson from the Green Bay Packers. 
You'll be quite dashing in your new hat if you listen to Episode 12, The Many Hats of Youth Ministry.]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/the-many-hats-of-youth-ministry-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 27 Mar 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkMany of us got into youth ministry because we love students. We love to hang out with them, teach them, and mentor them. But it doesn't take long to discover that youth ministry is much, much more than that. Sure, there are always students to hang out...In fact, youth ministry is a world of many hats. Sometimes we wear hats that fit us well, and other times we wear hats we wish we didn't have to wear. It's all part of the deal. The good news is that, if we stay in this for a long time, the best hats await us.
In this episode, Steve and Mathew share what they did yesterday (the day before we recorded), which epitomized the many hats of youth ministry. They also talk about the FX series The Americans, wonder what life would be like if they got commission from travel arrangements, and question whether carrier pigeons would be an effective form of communication with parents. All this, plus Steve puts on his counselor hat and consoles a hearbroken Mathew regarding the departure of Jordy Nelson from the Green Bay Packers. 
You'll be quite dashing in your new hat if you listen to Episode 12, The Many Hats of Youth Ministry.]]>2257cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-11-finding-and-keeping-volunteers--22626996Steve remembers some of the challenges and benefits of his days as a youth volunteer, while Mathew is trying to forget his recent experience as a volunteer for his kids' school. Together, they share some ways to find volunteers, how to integrate them into the ministry, and how we can encourage them to stay in it forever and ever.
It's Episode 11 -- Finding and Keeping Volunteers.
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-11-finding-and-keeping-volunteers-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 20 Mar 2018 03:39:03 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkVolunteers are the heartbeat of a successful youth ministry, but they aren't always easy to find, and they can be even harder to keep. That's why finding and keeping good ones is one of the most important jobs for anyone who's trying to build a youth...Steve remembers some of the challenges and benefits of his days as a youth volunteer, while Mathew is trying to forget his recent experience as a volunteer for his kids' school. Together, they share some ways to find volunteers, how to integrate them into the ministry, and how we can encourage them to stay in it forever and ever.
It's Episode 11 -- Finding and Keeping Volunteers.
 ]]>1915cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-10-boundaries--22627055In this honest discussion, Steve and Mathew discuss some of the ways they protect their day off, their home life, their vacations, and their social media. They also share some of their many failures in this area. Their dogs aren't any better.
How do we set boundaries in our life that will help us to stay healthy as youth workers? Join the discussion in Episode 10 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-10-boundaries-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 13 Mar 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkYouth ministry is more than a job. It's an integrated life that can overflow into all hours of the day, seven days a week if we allow it to. Whether it's people reaching out to us, or our desire to know everything all the time, it can be...In this honest discussion, Steve and Mathew discuss some of the ways they protect their day off, their home life, their vacations, and their social media. They also share some of their many failures in this area. Their dogs aren't any better.
How do we set boundaries in our life that will help us to stay healthy as youth workers? Join the discussion in Episode 10 of the Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast.]]>2245cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-09-brock-morgan-part-2--22627015Since everyone in the room that day had been in youth ministry for at least 27 years, you have to forgive us for our anachronistic references to Pearl Jam, Mike Yaconelli, and the days when we were the cool youth pastors.
You will be blessed by the second half of our interview with Brock Morgan.]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/brock-morgan-our-first-interview-ever-part-2-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIn the second part of our interview with author, speaker, and youth ministry veteran Brock Morgan, we venture into a vulnerable conversation about anxiety, forgiveness, the state of today's teenagers, the pressures of academics, and the difficult path...Since everyone in the room that day had been in youth ministry for at least 27 years, you have to forgive us for our anachronistic references to Pearl Jam, Mike Yaconelli, and the days when we were the cool youth pastors.
You will be blessed by the second half of our interview with Brock Morgan.]]>2635cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-08-brock-morgan-part-1--22627148We chatted with Brock about growing up the son of Christian rockers, how he got the idea for the book, and the serendipitous reality that the story of Thomas shows up in John 20:27. We also found out that Brock's dad was good friends with Keith Green (If you don't know who that is, you need to do some research), and that he is still waiting to write his Big Boy Book.
Part one also begins our conversation on the state of adolescence in post-modern culture, and how we as youth pastors can help move our students from doubt to faith to a movement. Best of all, we're just getting started.
Enjoy this interview with Brock Morgan (Part one).]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/brock-morgan-our-first-interview-ever-part-1-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 06 Mar 2018 04:52:10 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkIt's our much-anticipated first-ever interview! We had the privilege of sitting down with Brock Morgan, 27-year youth ministry veteran, author of Youth Ministry 2027 (Youth Cartel, 2017) and Pastor of Student Ministries at Falls Church Anglican (FAlls...We chatted with Brock about growing up the son of Christian rockers, how he got the idea for the book, and the serendipitous reality that the story of Thomas shows up in John 20:27. We also found out that Brock's dad was good friends with Keith Green (If you don't know who that is, you need to do some research), and that he is still waiting to write his Big Boy Book.
Part one also begins our conversation on the state of adolescence in post-modern culture, and how we as youth pastors can help move our students from doubt to faith to a movement. Best of all, we're just getting started.
Enjoy this interview with Brock Morgan (Part one).]]>1869cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-07-the-numbers-game--22627009But what do they mean? How do we count them? What factors influence them? And most importantly, how do we not let our emotions rise and fall with the weekly roller coaster of how many students showed up to our youth ministry?
In this episode, Steve and Mathew talk about their golf games, deflation and inflation, and the new trampoline park and Sunday Chick Fil A that Mathew somehow finagled for his youth minsitry. They also talk honestly about their own struggles of releasing their egos and emotions as it relates to numbers. 
It's THE NUMBERS GAME, and we all have to play it, whether we like it or not.]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-07-the-numbers-game-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkNumbers matter in youth ministry. They always have, and they always will. We care about how many students show up, and often we live and die by those numbers. But what do they mean? How do we count them? What factors influence them? And most...But what do they mean? How do we count them? What factors influence them? And most importantly, how do we not let our emotions rise and fall with the weekly roller coaster of how many students showed up to our youth ministry?
In this episode, Steve and Mathew talk about their golf games, deflation and inflation, and the new trampoline park and Sunday Chick Fil A that Mathew somehow finagled for his youth minsitry. They also talk honestly about their own struggles of releasing their egos and emotions as it relates to numbers. 
It's THE NUMBERS GAME, and we all have to play it, whether we like it or not.]]>1798cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-06-mission-trip-disasters--22627058However, they also have the potential to turn south in a hurry. We've experienced it all -- from travel nightmares to leader meltdowns to puking parties to the total loss of all control. There was the time Steve spent 84 hours in travel hell for 1 day in Mexico. Mathew once pulled a giant dookie out of the toilet in the Andes so that everyone could puke more freely. And this episode ends with the story of when Mathew's group went all "Tom Hanks" on the Island of Rotting Mangoes, waiting to be rescued by the El Salvadorian Navy.
But hey, we survived with stories to tell, and you will, too!
Just be ready for the inevitable Mission Trip Disaster.
 ]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-06-mission-trip-disasters-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkMission trips are a staple of youth ministry. They help us get our students out of their mundane, day-to-day existence and into a spiritual adventure. Mission trips provide opportunities for some of the greatest spiritual growth we've ever seen....However, they also have the potential to turn south in a hurry. We've experienced it all -- from travel nightmares to leader meltdowns to puking parties to the total loss of all control. There was the time Steve spent 84 hours in travel hell for 1 day in Mexico. Mathew once pulled a giant dookie out of the toilet in the Andes so that everyone could puke more freely. And this episode ends with the story of when Mathew's group went all "Tom Hanks" on the Island of Rotting Mangoes, waiting to be rescued by the El Salvadorian Navy.
But hey, we survived with stories to tell, and you will, too!
Just be ready for the inevitable Mission Trip Disaster.
 ]]>2293cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-05-the-awkward-kids--22626999youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-05-the-awkward-kids-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkEvery group has them. Some groups collect them. They simultaneously confound us, drive us crazy, and remind us of the Image of God in every person. They are...THE AWKWARD KIDS.There are many stripes, from the tech nerds who know everything to the...2146cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-04-things-you-cannot-change-pt-2--22627010youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-04-things-you-cannot-change-pt-2-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 06 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkCan you believe that your youth ministry isn't the top priority of everyone you meet? Students who want to play in their championship game instead of coming on the retreat? Parents who just finished a 70-hour work week and don't want to drive their...2080cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-03-things-you-cannot-change-pt-1--22627013youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/yms-episode-03-things-you-cannot-change-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkKids wander. It's true, whether it's disappearing on a tour of Lambeau Field (a good place to be lost) or in the racks at JC Penney (not a good place to be lost), kids will wander away. The same is true for students and families in our youth...1811cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-02-the-wonder-years--22627138youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/youth-ministry-sherpas-episode-02-the-wonder-years-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkAge is taking its toll. After 52 years of youth ministry, it's hard to remember our names, let alone what it was like our first few years in youth ministry. Maybe it's the brain damage caused by going 105 mph in a Jetta? Anyway, there are a few...1923cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-01-the-calling-to-youth-ministry--22627152youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/youth-ministry-sherpas-episode-01-1513019917-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkMaryland-based Youth Pastors Steve Anderson and Mathew McCabe bring you their first full-length podcast. Today's topic is Calling. How does God call us into youth ministry? How do we know we are right for this? And what happens when hard times and...1635cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yms-episode-00-what-is-a-sherpa--22627116The Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast makes its debut with an abbreviated episode. Maryland-based Youth Pastors Steve Anderson and Mathew McCabe serve at neighboring churches and have been friends for over a dozen years. They've never climbed Everest, but together, they have a combined 54 years youth ministry experience, including 30 at their current churches. In this introductory episode, they share what brought them together, what a "Sherpa" has to do with youth ministy, and what their hopes and dreams are for this podcast. If you are a youth worker who has wondered if it's worth it to keep going, we hope you'll become a regular listener to Youth Ministry Sherpas!]]>youthministrysherpas.podbean.com/youth-ministry-sherpas-episode-01-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1Sat, 06 Jan 2018 21:20:46 +0000DYM Podcast NetworkYOUTH MINISTRY SHERPAS -- Encouraging Youth Workers to Keep Going! The Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast makes its debut with an abbreviated episode. Maryland-based Youth Pastors Steve Anderson and Mathew McCabe serve at neighboring churches and have...The Youth Ministry Sherpas Podcast makes its debut with an abbreviated episode. Maryland-based Youth Pastors Steve Anderson and Mathew McCabe serve at neighboring churches and have been friends for over a dozen years. They've never climbed Everest, but together, they have a combined 54 years youth ministry experience, including 30 at their current churches. In this introductory episode, they share what brought them together, what a "Sherpa" has to do with youth ministy, and what their hopes and dreams are for this podcast. If you are a youth worker who has wondered if it's worth it to keep going, we hope you'll become a regular listener to Youth Ministry Sherpas!]]>796cleanfull