DYM Podcast

In this episode, Josh Griffin interviews Grant Byrd & Rusty Wheelington, veteran youth workers and coauthors of the new book: Following Your Call to Ministry: Recognizing and Responding to God’s Call. How teens can hear, discern, and respond to God’s call through prayer, Scripture, and authentic relationships. It’s a great conversation about our own calls to ministry, too and will be an encouragement to you as well!

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Josh Griffin talks with Anthony Hunt - author of “The AI-Powered Church” to discuss how today’s church can embrace artificial intelligence without losing its soul. We explore practical tools, ethical considerations, and ways to use AI to serve ministry, deepen discipleship, and stay grounded in Christ. It’s not a threat, more of a tool, better yet … a teammate!

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Josh sits down with Tim Timmons, whose powerful story is part of the upcoming film "I Can Only Imagine 2", in theaters February 20th!

In this conversation, Tim opens up about his journey of faith, suffering, hope, and trusting God through seasons he never expected. They talk honestly about pain, perseverance, calling, and what it looks like to keep believing when life doesn’t go according to plan. It’s a raw and encouraging conversation about finding purpose in the middle of the struggle and holding onto hope no matter the outcome.

Hey DYM Insiders! In this special sneak peek of the DYM Members Only Podcast (which is what you call it when you just record one podcast and post it twice...to uh, save the planet etc.) we don't even MENTION the great stuff members get. But we DO dive into a bunch of other stuff... Like Josh's "less sugar" New Year resolution (yeah right), Jessica's horrifying ailment, and Doug's utter embarrassment at how shameless Josh is at trying to get free stuff. Tune in!

Oh and if you ARE looking for a HOT DEAL on becoming a DYM Gold Member, NOW IS THE TIME!

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Fond holiday memories, DYM Membership (sort of), and a sprinkling of youth ministry. It's the Membership podcast no one asked for and yet you just can't say no to. 😆

Did you know there's a special Members Only DYM Podcast? That's right. Each month we unpack the member freebies and have a generally good time.

Not a member yet? DO NOT BECOME A MEMBER. I mean it. DON'T DO IT. Just wait a week or so...

It'll be worth it.

Obviously, everyone here is getting paid more than they need to survive, right?
… right?
Yeah, I didn’t think so. Join Josh Boldman and Dan Navarra as they talk through what we learned from last year’s Youth Pastor Compensation Report and what we’re hoping to learn from this year’s!

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DYM's Josh Griffin interviews the authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports to help youth workers understand the pressures parents face—and discover practical ways to connect with students who are too busy for traditional church programs. 

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Josh Griffin from DYM talks with youth worker and author Jody Livingston about his new book Staying Power—a must-read on longevity in youth ministry. They dig into practical habits, hard-earned lessons, and how to stay passionate for the long haul in the calling God has placed on us

Feeling the end-of-summer burnout? Wondering how to lead with impact when you're just trying to keep up? This episode is for you. Join the guys as they unpack what it really means to be a servant leader in the trenches of ministry. Forget the corporate buzzwords; this is a real, practical conversation about the gritty, unseen acts of service that define great leadership. From unclogging toilets on a mission trip to cleaning the church van, get ready for a discussion that will challenge your perspective and inspire you to lead like Jesus.

Matt McGill, Doug Fields, and Josh Griffin dive into the essential balance every youth worker needs to master - knowing when to inspire your team and when to give them tactical direction. They share hilarious stories (including Doug's infamous "funnel rebellion" and Matt's marathon 1 hour 45 minute teaching on Job), practical insights, and real-world examples of how to read the room and adjust your leadership communication. Whether you're working with volunteers, students, or parents, this episode will help you become a more effective leader who knows exactly what people need to hear.