121 episodes

Justin Knowles and Sean Lord (2 great friends and veterans in Youth Ministry) have open conversations with each other and great guests about real life hacks in youth ministry. They will talk about things they are doing in youth ministry, what is working, what is not, and have some friends join the conversation along the way. The goal is to share real life, helpful, time saving and efficient hacks to help you do ministry better.

Youth Ministry Hacks DYM Podcast Network

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.3 • 261 Ratings

Justin Knowles and Sean Lord (2 great friends and veterans in Youth Ministry) have open conversations with each other and great guests about real life hacks in youth ministry. They will talk about things they are doing in youth ministry, what is working, what is not, and have some friends join the conversation along the way. The goal is to share real life, helpful, time saving and efficient hacks to help you do ministry better.

    Episode 114: Hacks on being an Emotionally Healthy Leader W/ Matt Manno

    Episode 114: Hacks on being an Emotionally Healthy Leader W/ Matt Manno

    This episode we talk with Matt Manno from Newlife in Queens, New York about what it means to be Emotionally Healthy. We talk about how Emotional Health is a necessity not only for ourselves, but for the leaders and students that we lead.


    Matt@emotionallyhealthy.orghttps://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/
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    • 44 min
    Episode 113: Hacks On Raising Up Leaders w/ Gary Garcia

    Episode 113: Hacks On Raising Up Leaders w/ Gary Garcia

    Description: In this episode Justin and Sean sit down with Gary Garcia to talk about taking a back seat in leadership roles to raise up new and younger leaders. This is a vital part of building up God’s kingdom and they chat through the in’s and out’s of how they have done that over their time. Gary is 31 years in youth ministry at the same church and the lead pastor of that church now. The conversation is a good one and worth a listen.

    Gary’s IG:https://www.instagram.com/gary.daniel.garcia/

    • 50 min
    Episode 112: Hacks On Summer Focuses

    Episode 112: Hacks On Summer Focuses

    Sean and Justin dive into what are the top 4 things they are focusing in right now in the summer that will set them up better in the fall. Take a few minutes and see if they hit on anything that would be beneficial for your ministry.

    SPONSOR: APU Youth Leadership Initiative ​​Looking for a discipleship conference this summer for high school students? Join us at the Kaleo Youth Conference at Azusa Pacific University on July 8,, 2023. This one-day conference for high school students (and their leaders) will focus on hearing the call of Jesus in the small and big decisions of life. We will have dynamic speakers, impactful worship, engaging workshops, and Chick-Fil-A dinner, for only $25.

    For more information go to apuyli.org
    https://apuyli.org/kaleo-conference-summer-2023/

    Follow Sean and Justin on IG:@justinknowles3@seanclord
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    Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

    • 46 min
    Episode 111: Hacks On Effective Follow Up

    Episode 111: Hacks On Effective Follow Up

    Sean interviews Justin about effective follow up. It stemmed from a failure in Justin’s ministry that they are trying to be more intention this year about. They walk through the spiritual implications of follow up and give some practical thoughts on follow up in your ministry.

    Follow Sean and Justin on IG:@justinknowles3@seanclord
    Check out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/
    Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

    • 47 min
    Episode 110: Hacks Q&A

    Episode 110: Hacks Q&A

    Show Description: Justin and Sean take questions from youth pastors around the country and answer them on the podcast live! They hit on the following topics as well as let Chat GPT answer one as an experienced youth pastor:
    ParentsSummer eventsThe introverted friend whose mom wants them to make friendsHow to develop systems in your ministryHow to create buy in from your regular attendersCreating a good atmosphere for youth nightsAnd more!
    Follow Sean and Justin on IG:@justinknowles3@seanclord
    Check out DYM Coleader https://www.coleader.co/
    Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

    • 48 min
    Episode 109: Hacks On Mental Health For Youth Workers w/ Bryan Forbes 

    Episode 109: Hacks On Mental Health For Youth Workers w/ Bryan Forbes 

    Show Description:Justin and Sean sit down with Bryan Forbes COO & Co-Founder Forbes Individual and Family Therapy, Inc. to chat through how youth workers can best be aware of their mental health and best practices from his experience as a former church ministry staffer to help do ministry for the long haul.

    For people needing a therapist or wanting to connect with me more:https://www.forbesift.com

    Bryan’s Podcast: Everything Is Finehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-fine/id1679830576

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    Flat Irons College https://flatironscollege.com/

    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
261 Ratings

261 Ratings

jcouchjr ,

Love this podcast!

As a 15 year youth ministry vet, this is the best, most actionable youth ministry podcast I’ve ever listened to. The perfect balance of humor, banter, and practical helps for our ministry. Always leave each episode encouraged and ready to be more intentional in our student ministry. Justin and Sean are epic!

its_just-josh ,

My first podcast review

I’m not one to leave reviews or comments but I am really grateful for the Lord putting this podcast in my path. I’m not a youth pastor but serve in our youth and this has been such an encouragement. I feel like I’m getting discipled by some brothers in Christ who are transparent about failures and who desire to see students thrive in Christ. I’d recommend this to anyone serving in youth. They have a large youth ministry but they give practical advice for smaller groups. Basically they are Yoda to my Jar Jar Binks self. Love you guys and appreciate you !

TPardine ,

Packed full of content!

Although I’m a recent subscriber, I can tell that these guys do their homework and prep really well for their content. Each episode has so much good stuff to share. Highly recommend for anyone who is in youth ministry or who works with teenagers in any capacity

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