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Rethinking Youth Ministry | A podcast for youth ministry leaders, pastors, volunteers, and anyone who cares about students

The Rethinking Youth Ministry Podcast is for youth ministry leaders, pastors, volunteers, workers, and anyone who cares about middle school and high school students. Each episode, we hope to raise the... Read more

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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

52mins

Ranked #2

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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

38mins

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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

29mins

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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

43mins

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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

49mins

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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

49mins

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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

56mins

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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

39mins

Ranked #9

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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

40mins

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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

58mins

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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

55mins

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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

48mins

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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

59mins

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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

53mins

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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

37mins

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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

31mins

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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

59mins

Ranked #18

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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

26mins

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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

31mins

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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

37mins

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