Ranked #1
RYM 018: Understanding Teenage Brains With Mark Oestreicher
RYM 018: Understanding Teenage Brains With Mark Oestreicher
Have you ever looked at one of your students and thought, “What were you thinking?” Well, thanks to new discoveries in a... Read more
16 Jan 2018
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52mins
Ranked #2
RYM 026: What You Need To Know About Generation Z
RYM 026: What You Need To Know About Generation Z
This generation of middle school and high school students, known as Generation Z, is unlike any other. But what sets th... Read more
20 Mar 2018
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38mins
Ranked #3
RYM 028: Should Middle School And High School Be Separate Or Combined?
RYM 028: Should Middle School And High School Be Separate Or Combined?
When it comes to separating or combining middle school and high school ministry environments, there are many factors to ... Read more
3 Apr 2018
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29mins
Ranked #4
RYM 034: Setting Up Worship In Your Youth Ministry To Win
RYM 034: Setting Up Worship In Your Youth Ministry To Win
Great worship experiences in youth ministry rarely just happen. With so many distractions and opportunities for disengag... Read more
22 May 2018
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43mins
Ranked #5
RYM 036: What Should I Do With My Student Leaders?
RYM 036: What Should I Do With My Student Leaders?
Raising up student leaders in your youth ministry is no small task. In fact, it requires a lot more time, energy, and pl... Read more
21 Aug 2018
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49mins
Ranked #6
RYM 049: Why You Should Never Talk About Purity Again In Youth Ministry
RYM 049: Why You Should Never Talk About Purity Again In Youth Ministry
For so long, the Church has approached the topics of sex and sexuality through the lens of purity. But with all the bagg... Read more
27 Nov 2018
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49mins
Ranked #7
RYM 058: The Effects of Social Media on Students
RYM 058: The Effects of Social Media on Students
Even though the most popular social media platforms might change, one thing is certain: Social media is here to stay. Th... Read more
19 Feb 2019
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56mins
Ranked #8
RYM 044: Engaging Unengaged Students In Youth Ministry
RYM 044: Engaging Unengaged Students In Youth Ministry
Keeping students in youth ministry engaged is a challenge every youth worker faces. And reengaging students who have dis... Read more
16 Oct 2018
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39mins
Ranked #9
RYM 061: Understanding How You're Wired As A Youth Ministry Leader
RYM 061: Understanding How You're Wired As A Youth Ministry Leader
We’re all wired in our own way, and it’s likely that looks different from the people around us. And while that might see... Read more
12 Mar 2019
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40mins
Ranked #10
RYM 090: 2020 Gen Z Trends - What You Need To Know About As A Youth Ministry Leader
RYM 090: 2020 Gen Z Trends - What You Need To Know About As A Youth Ministry Leader
TikTok. Marijuana use. Anxiety. Flexitarian diets. Text message therapy. These are just a few of the Gen Z trends emergi... Read more
21 Jan 2020
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58mins
Ranked #11
RYM 064: What To Do When Students Find Their Identity In Sports, Band, And More
RYM 064: What To Do When Students Find Their Identity In Sports, Band, And More
Sports and church. We’ve wrestled through this conversation before and we’re back to tackle it again. On this episode, j... Read more
2 Apr 2019
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55mins
Ranked #12
RYM 022: What’s Wrong With The Rockstar Student Pastor Mentality
RYM 022: What’s Wrong With The Rockstar Student Pastor Mentality
If you're a ministry leader or a youth pastor, there are a lot of responsibilities and expectations on your shoulders fr... Read more
27 Feb 2018
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48mins
Ranked #13
RYM 086: Creating And Sustaining A Healthy Small Groups Culture In Your Youth Ministry
RYM 086: Creating And Sustaining A Healthy Small Groups Culture In Your Youth Ministry
Discipling students doesn’t happen from a stage—it happens in the context of relationships. That’s why creating a health... Read more
26 Nov 2019
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59mins
Ranked #14
RYM 062: Sunday School Or Small Groups?
RYM 062: Sunday School Or Small Groups?
Is a small groups model better than a Sunday school model? And should your church really consider a shift from Sunday s... Read more
19 Mar 2019
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53mins
Ranked #15
RYM 046: Reaching Students During The Week
RYM 046: Reaching Students During The Week
We all know it's important to connect with students during our weekly programs. But what about the rest of the week? The... Read more
30 Oct 2018
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37mins
Ranked #16
RYM 060: Coaching SGLs To Show Up Randomly In Students' Lives
RYM 060: Coaching SGLs To Show Up Randomly In Students' Lives
Showing up for students outside of youth group can seem like an overwhelming task for your Small Group Leaders. But the ... Read more
5 Mar 2019
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31mins
Ranked #17
RYM 084: Why Working With Parents Doesn’t Seem To Be Working In Youth Ministry (And What You Can Do About It)
RYM 084: Why Working With Parents Doesn’t Seem To Be Working In Youth Ministry (And What You Can Do About It)
If we’re being honest, oftentimes connecting with the parents of our students feels tedious and unproductive. But, as m... Read more
12 Nov 2019
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59mins
Ranked #18
RYM 033: Why You Should Kill Something That's Working
RYM 033: Why You Should Kill Something That's Working
We all have programs and events that our students and volunteers love and might be working well. But what happens when ... Read more
15 May 2018
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26mins
Ranked #19
RYM Bonus: 2018 Youth Leader Summer Bucket List
RYM Bonus: 2018 Youth Leader Summer Bucket List
What needs to be on your bucket list this summer? What movies should you see? What books should you read? And will Shef ... Read more
26 Jun 2018
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31mins
Ranked #20
RYM Extra: Coronavirus And Digital Service Ideas For Your Youth Ministry
RYM Extra: Coronavirus And Digital Service Ideas For Your Youth Ministry
As a ministry leader, you're navigating big decisions about whether to cancel services, continue youth ministry gatherin... Read more
16 Mar 2020
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37mins