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Welcome to the Embrace the Awkward Podcast, where we have one goal in mind! To help you handle awkward better! Join DJ and Kyle each week to discuss the weird and fringe moments of life and ministry!

Embrace the Awkward Podcast Embrace the Awkward

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 16 Ratings

Welcome to the Embrace the Awkward Podcast, where we have one goal in mind! To help you handle awkward better! Join DJ and Kyle each week to discuss the weird and fringe moments of life and ministry!

    Episode 72: 20 Ways You Can Use A.I. TODAY in Ministry!

    Episode 72: 20 Ways You Can Use A.I. TODAY in Ministry!

    In todays episode, Kyle and DJ talk about 20 ways that you can use AI to help save you time and energy. The reality is, there are endless ways to use AI, and even though this list is aimed towards youth ministry, we'd love to hear how you use AI in your daily life!

    • 42 min
    Episode 71 PART TWO: The Theology of A.I.

    Episode 71 PART TWO: The Theology of A.I.

    In part two of this episode, Kyle and DJ talk through some of the concerns and questions the church may have about AI. Be sure to listen to upcoming episodes to find more ways on how to use AI every day!

    • 25 min
    Episode 71 PART ONE: The Theology of A.I.

    Episode 71 PART ONE: The Theology of A.I.

    We are living in an artificial world... okay, maybe it's not that deep. AI has taken over our world almost over night. In this episode, Kyle and DJ dig in to the theology of AI, and over the next few episodes we will talk about AI and how you can use it for ministry!

    • 27 min
    Episode 70: Top 10 Icebreakers for Small Groups!

    Episode 70: Top 10 Icebreakers for Small Groups!

    You know the drill, Tips and Tricks! Join us for episode 70 where Kyle and DJ share their favorite ice breaker activities that you can use any time to break the awkward barriers for students!

    • 25 min
    Episode 69: Keep Your Small Groups Engaged

    Episode 69: Keep Your Small Groups Engaged

    Small groups can be awkward, and it can be truly difficult to keep students engaged. In this episode, Kyle and DJ share some tried and true tips and tricks for keeping students engaged in small groups. 

    • 32 min
    Episode 68: Small Group Horror Stories

    Episode 68: Small Group Horror Stories

    Let's face it. Small groups can be pretty tough. Sometimes it can seem like no-one is listen... or maybe worse, they just don't like you. MOST OF THE TIME, these things aren't true. But you don't have lead small groups with students long before you face your own potential horror story. In this episode, DJ and Kyle share a few of their horror stories from over the years; some more minor, some... well, you'll hear for yourself. 

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

Cal0326 ,

Practical is truth!

Thankful for being able to listen in to you guys. These recent podcast sessions have been so beneficial during ministry. I love how you even fall it our embrace the awkward. You have great insight, encouragement, and approaches to youth ministry.

P-Rex🦖 ,

Practical

Great practical tips for all youth leaders while not being so serious you want to nap or stab your ear holes!

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The G.O.A.T Podcast

A must listen for all youth leaders!

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