9 episodes

My oldest son, a high school senior, told me the other day, "Hey dad, low key, I don't want this to go to your head, but your lesson today was actually kinda interesting." After nineteen years of being a youth pastor, I've finally arrived. This podcast is about the lessons I've learned and my favorite resources.

Kinda Interesting: Thoughts on Youth Ministry Matthew McNutt

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

My oldest son, a high school senior, told me the other day, "Hey dad, low key, I don't want this to go to your head, but your lesson today was actually kinda interesting." After nineteen years of being a youth pastor, I've finally arrived. This podcast is about the lessons I've learned and my favorite resources.

    009 | Five Thoughts on Pursuing Change

    009 | Five Thoughts on Pursuing Change

    Change! Often needed, always challenging! In this episode, I share five thoughts that have guided me as I have led change over the last two decades in student ministry.

    • 15 min
    008 | Five Keys to Writing for DYM

    008 | Five Keys to Writing for DYM

    Lately I've been getting a lot of questions about writing for Download Youth Ministry and getting published with them. This episode explores five key ideas that shape my process.

    • 14 min
    007 | Dangers of Self Deprecating

    007 | Dangers of Self Deprecating

    Whether you're speaking, communicating vision, or describing your processes, self deprecating can be a dangerous habit to have.

    • 10 min
    006 | Three Thoughts on Planning Events

    006 | Three Thoughts on Planning Events

    What does it look like to plan an events calendar? In this episode, I discuss three big thoughts that shape my approach. Resources discussed include:


    "Sustainable Youth Ministry," by Mark Devries. 
    "Your First Two Years in Youth Ministry," by Doug Fields. 

    • 13 min
    005 | Helping Volunteers Win

    005 | Helping Volunteers Win

    What does it look like to set volunteers up to win? In this episode, I discuss five critical ways in which I believe youth pastors can encourage effectiveness and longevity in student ministry. Resources discussed include:


    Live Curriculum: www.group.com/category/ministry-resources/youth-ministry/curriculum.do
    Books by Mark Oestricher and Kurt Johnston: www.theyouthcartel.com
    Download Youth Ministry Leader Training Library: www.leadertraining.dymapps.com

    • 14 min
    004 | Seven Year Teaching Plan

    004 | Seven Year Teaching Plan

    What does it look like to have an intentional, long term teaching plan for student ministry? I discuss our seven year plan, it's driving motivations, and how we find flexibility in it. Resources discussed can be found on my blog: https://matthewmcnutt.com/2020/09/08/seven-year-teaching-plan-4/

    • 16 min

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