About Let's Chat - An Ongoing Conversation About Youth Ministry
The official podcast from USA / Canada NYI.
Host J.M. McGinnis facilitates conversations between youth workers and guests like Josh Griffin of Download Youth Ministry and Dr. Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute. From Summer Programming and Volunteers in Youth Ministry to Muti-Ethnicity in the Church and Women In Ministry, we cover a wide range of topics focused on youth workers of every kind.
Check out www.nyiconnect.com for more resources, blog posts, and a ton of other stuff!
Our guests Shane Lima and Danielle Nez talk about how to bring people to Jesus. It is both process AND program built on the foundation of relationships. Join the conversation!
14 May 2024
Let's Chat - Episode 18: LC 2024 Conversation with Kara Powell, Shane Lima, and Jordan Biere
This is an unscripted and unfiltered conversation with the incomparable Kara Powell Executive Director of Fuller Youth Institute, NYC 2023 Pastor and Pastor of Ambassador's Church of the Nazarene Shane Lima, and the National Director of Alpha Jordan Biere.
Grab your note-taking tools and strap in for an hour of absolute gold as this late night conversation touches on leadership development, mentoring, women in ministry, Gen Z and Gen Alpha's role in the church, and so much more!
Sitting around the table listening to this conversation was such a gift and we hope you are able to take away some practical pieces that help you continue to make a difference in the lives of students!
15 Apr 2024
Episode 17 - Blessing Our Community
On this episode we are talking with Kristi Senica, Jeremy Byler, and Ryan McDermott about ways to continue Blessing Our Community! If you are looking for practical ways to engage and serve your community, we've got it right here!
Practical Resources:
Blessing Our Community Website:
https://www.usacanadaregion.org/cycle-of-resurgence/blessing-our-community (https://www.usacanadaregion.org/cycle-of-resurgence/blessing-our-community)
Dynamic Church Planting:
https://dcpi.org/ (https://dcpi.org/)
Jeremy's Email: jeremybyler82@gmail.com
Jeremy's List:
Different ways we have showed up in our community and schools. Rake N Runs - surprise folks by raking leaves for elderly
Splash n Dash - washing teachers car windows
Cleaning the 88 steps (walking trail)
Painting Benches, tennis courts, fences.
Nursing Home visits -playing bingo and having snacks
Post Game Party after Friday night football- on sight.
Cooking meals for teachers
Cooking pancakes for 8th graders
Blacklight party at the MS
Showing up with Gaga Pit and 9 square for school reward days.
Bringing speakers to DJ
Flipping burgers at the MA football games
Together at the table
Provide supplies for teachers
"Growing Young" - Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin
26 Mar 2024
Episode 16 - Making the Most of Easter
How do you make the most of the Easter season for students and adults in your congregation? This episode provides practical and solid tips and tools to do just that!
13 Feb 2024
Episode 15 - Shaping Healthy Group Culture
Is the culture in your student ministry healthy? Want to learn how to shape it to get it healthy? Listen along as JM hosts a conversation with Lindsay, Ryan, and Eden about how what we do, what we say, how we do what we do, and how we say what we say can shape the culture of our student ministry. Thanks for listening!
Resources we talked about:
www.mailchimp.com (http://www.mailchimp.com/)
www.canva.com (http://www.canva.com/)
www.fulleryouthinstitute.org (www.fulleryouthinstitute.org)
Google Forms (https://www.google.com/forms/about/)
“The End of Youth Ministry” – Andrew Root (https://www.amazon.com/End-Youth-Ministry-Parents-Theology/dp/1540961397/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U8D02IRFIYLX&keywords=the+end+of+youth+ministry&qid=1707845916&sprefix=the+end+of+youth+ministry%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1)
“Taking Theology to Youth Ministry” – Andrew Root (https://www.amazon.com/Theology-Ministry-Theological-Journey-Through/dp/0310670764/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BB7Y9D36EUYH&keywords=andrew+root%2C+taking+theology+to+youth+ministry&qid=1707845949&sprefix=taking+theology+to+%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1)
“The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientists Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults” – Frances E. Jensen, Amy Ellis Nutt, et al. (https://www.amazon.com/The-Teenage-Brain-audiobook/dp/B00SZAJPC6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=151DHQ9RJAFYW&keywords=the+teenage+brain&qid=1707845974&sprefix=the+teenage+brain%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1)
“Sticky Faith” – Dr. Kara Powell and Dr. Chap Clark (https://shop.fulleryouthinstitute.org/products/sticky-faith?_pos=4&_sid=7222fd461&_ss=r)
“Seen: Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teenagers and the Power of Connection” – Will Hutcherson and NCC Chinwe Williams, PHD, LPC (https://theseenbook.com)
11 Jan 2024
Let's Chat - Episode 14: Setting Goals
Setting goals can keep you pointed in the right direction, be more effective, and help you evaluate your progress. Our guests Hannah Jones-Nelson, Travis Myer, and Drew Aaron give some practical nuggets to help you set goals in your youth ministry.
18 Oct 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 13: Navigating Grief and Loss
How do you help students walk through seasons of grief? What do you say after someone experiences a loss? What do you want to make sure NOT to say? What if it's a loss of community? How do we navigate the sticky and challenging conversations around loss because of traumatic church hurt? Jerry Varner, Tim Olsen, and Rhonda McGinnis talk through these topics and give some practical advice about how to navigate these important conversations.
27 Sept 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 12 - How Do I Get My Senior Pastor To...
Today’s episode will be a conversation about Senior Pastors / Lead Pastors/ and Senior Leadership and how we as youth workers can get them to…do stuff. Our guests Galen Ryman, Lead Pastor at Chicago 1st Church of the Nazarene and Jason Buckwalter, Lead Pastor at Heartland Church in Fulton, Missouri give youth workers an insider's view on what senior pastors think when youth workers wear shorts to church! Check out the podcast! Comment and let us know what you think!
11 May 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 11: A Multi-Ethnic Conversation
Our guests, Jeremy Veal, Angela Rivas, and Ben Price engage in a powerful conversation about multi-ethnicity and provide ways churches who are hoping to embrace a multi-ethnic world can become more aware of the subtle messages they can send to say "We are HERE for it!" as well as the subtle messages they may not be aware of that say, "Nope." For more, visit www.nyiconnect.com to find articles, information, and tools to help you engage in this conversation! Thanks for tuning in!
11 May 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 10: Women in Ministry
Dr. Kara Powell is our special guest alongside Jen Willard and Hannah Beers with J.M. McGinnis as your host. This episode is a powerful conversation about Women in Ministry and how to identify, encourage, and empower the female students entrusted to us and the women we serve alongside as they explore and navigate their call to ministry. As part of the conversation in this episode we’re going to be asking:
How can youth workers advocate for and empower young women and adult women as they pursue their call in ministry? What does it look like to make room at the table or even change tables in an effort to send a clear and unequivocal message of welcome partnership in ministry?
We hope you enjoy this episode and we'd love to hear from you in the comments!
11 May 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 9: The Impact of NYC 2023
In this episode we are joined by Regan Selvidge, Taylor White, and special guest JUSTIN PICKARD talk about the impact NYC has had on students, youth groups, and even churches and how the next NYC could do the same for yours! For more, go to www.nyiconnect.com for articles, information, and tools to help get your group registered for NYC 2023! Thanks for tuning in!
11 May 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 8: Missional Experiences
Planning a Mission Trip? Looking to do something missional as a group? Not sure where to start? Our guests Jen Willard, Greg Wells, and David Hater talk about how to best engage your students in missions and Greg , Executive Director of Freedom Foundation Inc., an organization specializing in missional work, provides solid tips and connections to get your mission trip planned and executed! For more, go to www.nyiconnect.com where you'll find articles and practical tools to help make missions become a regular part of the heartbeat of your ministry! Thanks for tuning in!
11 May 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 7: Engaging And Partnering With Parents
In this episode we are joined by Amanda Ballmer, Bailey Medley, and special guest David Eaton from AXIS to talk about how to partner with parents in ways that are helpful for students as well as youth workers! David provides insights into the world of teenagers as well as tools to resource parents who are looking for ways to stay current and involved in their students lives and culture. For more on this topic go to www.nyiconnect.com where you will find articles and resources galore! Thanks for tuning in!
10 May 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 6: Student Leadership
Straight from the 2 X 4 Student Ministry Podcast (https://anchor.fm/2x4-student-podcast/episodes/2x4-Student-Podcast--Ep--16-eobhvj/a-a47u7tt ) we are thrilled to welcome Cassie Estes, Alyssa Hancock, Hayden Woodworth, and Jerry Varner to the show to talk to us ABOUT student leaders AS student leaders! Their insights are invaluable and we hope you enjoy hearing student leaders talk about what it really means to lead as a follower of Christ! Originally recorded in the fall of 2021 we believe you can find some practical tools to use in this episode! Thanks so much for tuning in!
10 May 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 5: Mental Health and Special Needs
David Goodwin and Carlos Portillo join the show to talk about self-care when it comes to mental health as well as how to best accommodate students who may have various mental or physical challenges when it comes to engaging with our student ministries. The conversation will spark new ideas as well as give guidance to those who trying to determine how to adjust their programs to meet the needs of as many students as possible. Thanks for tuning in!
10 May 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 4: Events and Retreats
Kelly McConnaughey, Blair Spindle, and Justin Pickard join the podcast to talk about what kinds of things make up a great retreat, how to include key elements to ensure success, and what kinds of mistakes to avoid along the way. Thanks so much for tuning in!
JOSH GRIFFIN joins the show alongside Jana Burnahm, Hannah Beers, and your host J.M. McGinnis to chat about where to find the best volunteers, how to grow them into great volunteers, and how to keep those great volunteers engaged at the highest level! Originally recorded in September of 2021, we are so thrilled that Josh was willing to come on the show and we hope you tune in because there is some great stuff to be heard! Thanks for tuning in!
10 May 2022
Let's Chat - Episode 2: Discipleship & The Journey
Your host J.M. McGinnis chats with Lisa Aparicio, Kent Davenport, Noel Eichenberger, and Jeremiah McClure about how discipleship works, what kinds of things we should be thinking about when it comes to programming discipleship, and what should we honestly expect from discipleship in students. Originally recorded in August of 2021, our second episode is full of great content, a few technical glitches, but we are grateful you are tuning in!
Your host, J.M. McGinnis chats with our guests Carlos Portillo, Jen Willard, and Jeremy Byler about what to consider when planning your summer programs! What works, what doesn't, and some free stuff you can use! Thanks for listening to our first episode! We'll keep getting better so keep tuning in!
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