Youth Worker's Guide to Video Games
DYM Podcast Network
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- 18
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- 2018
- First episode
About Youth Worker's Guide to Video Games
A show about video games from the Download Youth Ministry Podcast Network!
- Publisher
- DYM Podcast Network
- Category
- leisure · religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 30 Nov 2018
- Latest episode
- 16 Sept 2020
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
16 Sept 2020
18: Gaming w/Your Spouse
Marty is joined on this episode by his wife Erin as they break down marriage, ministry, and gaming with some news thrown in at the end! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Web – http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod (http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod) Sign up to train your team with DYM University! http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu (http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu) Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @ywgvg or @martyestes Instagram – @ywguidetovideogames or @martyestes
28 Aug 2020
17: Hitting The Reset Button
After a long 5-month hiatus, Marty hits the reset button (you may be too young for this reference) on the podcast and tells us where he’s been for the past few months? Are there still games to play? Is ministry still happening? Are there any recommendations? You’ll have to listen to find out! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Web – http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod (http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod) Sign up to train your team with DYM University! http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu (http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu) Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @ywgvg or @martyestes Instagram – @ywguidetovideogames or @martyestes
24 Mar 2020
16: Games With QuaranTEENS
On this brief episode, Marty shares a great idea or two about playing games online with students during the coronavirus, and offers up a game that may just be soul care for weary youth workers out there. Enjoy! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Web – http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod (http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod) Sign up to train your team with DYM University! http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu (http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu) Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @ywgvg or @martyestes Instagram – @ywguidetovideogames or @martyestes
20 Jan 2020
Because I Played You, I Have Been Changed For Good
Can video gaming be good? That’s the question that Marty poses on this episode of YWGVG, along with filling us in on high profile game delays, the 5th Smash Bros. DLC character, and more! Now You’re Listening With Power! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Web - http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod (http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod) Sign up to train your team with DYM University! http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu (http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu) Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @ywgvg or @martyestes Instagram – @ywguidetovideogames or @martyestes
6 Jan 2020
Happy New Year, Toss A Coin To Your Witcher
It’s 2020 and YWGVG is back with our first ever guest, TJ McConahay of The Fringe Youth Worker Podcast and One Minute Messages! On this episode, we discuss what we’ve been playing, the upcoming battle between the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X this upcoming holiday season, and why you may want to tune into Netflix’s newest streaming sensation The Witcher. ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Web - http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod (http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod) Sign up to train your team with DYM University! http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu (http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu) Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @ywgvg or @martyestes Instagram – @ywguidetovideogames or @martyestes
26 Nov 2019
LIVE from #NYWC19
We’re live from NYWC 2019 and along with what Marty’s been playing, we talk to other youth workers about their favorite video games of all time, plus share some fun memories and reminisce about past NYWC’s! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Web - http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod (http://rebrand.ly/ywvgvpod) Sign up to train your team with DYM University! http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu (http://rebrand.ly/ywgvgu) Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @ywgvg or @martyestes Instagram – @ywguidetovideogames or @martyestes
19 Nov 2019
What is Google Stadia?
Google enters the video game world in a big way with the first streaming “console”, Stadia. But what is it? What games can you play? Does it even work? Most importantly, how can we use it for ministry? All these questions and more are answered in this episode! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Web – https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/ (https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/) Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Sign up to train your team with DYM University! http://rebrand.ly/ywgvg (http://rebrand.ly/ywgvg) Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @ywgvg or @martyestes Instagram – @ywguidetovideogames or @martyestes
6 Nov 2019
Playstation 5 Rumors & More!
YWGVG Is On the Road! Marty is out on the road at the Strength to Stand Student Pastor Retreat with his wife, but he found time to record a brand new episode addressing upcoming games, what he’s been playing, rumors of Sony’s PlayStation 5, and more! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Web – https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/ (https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/) Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Sign up to train your team with DYM University! http://rebrand.ly/ywgvg (http://rebrand.ly/ywgvg) Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @ywgvg Instagram – @martyestes
26 Sept 2019
Apple Arcade, Sony State of Play & More!
Apple and Google are both entering the realm of video gaming in a big way with new subscription services, Sony and Microsoft both lay out upcoming plans, and Nintendo releases a new version of the Switch….all that and more on this episode of the Youth Worker’s Guide to Video Games! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Web – https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/ (https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/) Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Sign up to train your team with DYM University! http://rebrand.ly/ywgvg (http://rebrand.ly/ywgvg) Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @ywgvg Instagram – @martyestes
19 Aug 2019
What’s the Deal with Violent Video Games?
In this episode, Marty talks about the recent charge against violent video games connecting them to mass shootings. It’s a delicate topic, but one that is important to our students and our ministries! Also, a little bit of “What I’ve Been Playing” to inspire your wish lists, as well as some info about what games to watch coming out soon. Sources for research - Vox - https://www.vox.com/2019/8/5/20754769/trump-video-games-mass-shooting-el-paso-toledo (https://www.vox.com/2019/8/5/20754769/trump-video-games-mass-shooting-el-paso-toledo) CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/05/politics/violent-video-game-shooting-fact-check/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/05/politics/violent-video-game-shooting-fact-check/index.html) Sources for game release dates - GamesRadar - www.gamesradar.com (http://www.gamesradar.com) ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Web – https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/ (https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/) Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @martyestes Instagram – @martyestes
19 Jun 2019
YWGVG E3 2019 Recap
In this episode, Marty recaps the biggest news from this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, and tells you what you need to be aware of coming down the pike for video games and student ministry. Also, a little bit of “What I’ve Been Playing” to inspire your wish lists. ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Web – https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/ (https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/) Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @martyestes Instagram – @martyestes
10 Jun 2019
Building A Gaming Space for Student Ministry
In this episode, Marty talks about what he’s been playing, gives recommendations of games and updates to look out for, and has a chat about how to build a gaming space for your student ministry. Maybe there’s some questions you haven’t thought through that you’ll consider based on this episode! As always, your feedback is appreciated and encouraged! Happy gaming! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Web – https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/ (https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/) Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @martyestes Instagram – @martyestes
23 Apr 2019
How To Use Games In Ministry
In this episode, join us as we discuss the best practices and suggestions for using video games in your student ministry setting! Also, new segments! Marty talks about what he’s been playing, important game releases on the horizon, and more! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Web – https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/ (https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/) Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @martyestes Instagram – @martyestes
27 Feb 2019
All About Apex Legends
It’s time once again for the Youth Worker’s Guide to Video Games? Hearing strange sounds coming from your television? Is that Fortnite, or is it something completely new altogether? Squad up host Marty Estes as he drops into the world of Apex Legends, taking you through the ins and outs of this brand new battle royale sensation that is most likely becoming a trend in your very own youth group. Should you play it? Should you download it on your youth room systems? All will be answered in this episode! ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Web – https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/ (https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/) Facebook – facebook.com/dymvideogames Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @martyestes Instagram – @martyestes
26 Jan 2019
The Future of Video Game Consoles
In this episode, join Marty Estes as he discusses and speculates about the future of video gaming and how it will affect our student ministries. Will there be a Playstation 5, an Xbox Two, or new Nintendo system, or is it something else entirely? ***Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes and Google Play!*** Follow the podcast online! Web - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/ (https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-workers-guide-to-video-games/) Facebook - facebook.com/dymvideogames Contact Marty: Email – martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter – @martyestes Instagram – @martyestes
7 Jan 2019
Online Gaming w/Your Students
Join host Marty Estes for a casual and candid talk about the pros and cons of online gaming with the students in your ministry. There’s more to think about than an internet connection and buying a game! Contact Marty: Email - martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com) Twitter - @martyestes Instagram - @martyestes Search for our Youth Workers Guide to Video Games Facebook Page for news articles, links to videos, and updates on new episodes!
16 Dec 2018
What Game System Should I Buy For My Youth Room?
Contact Marty with your questions and comments to be featured in the show at Twitter - @martyestes Instagram - @martyestes Email - martimusprime@gmail.com (mailto:martimusprime@gmail.com)
30 Nov 2018
Fortnite
We kickoff our new video game + youth ministry show with a look at the most popular game of the year: Fortnite!
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