Pop Culture & Youth Ministry: What it is and what it means

Dec. 12th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means Jeff got invited to teach at The Joshua Wilderness Institute, as a part of Hume Lake Camps. We spent the time sitting down with "gap year" students who range in age of 18-25 and ask them what it is like to focus their year on God and get away from essentially ALL Pop Culture. Is it a good thing, difficult, and what did they learn? All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Joshua Wilderness Institute
https://hume.org/joshua/home/

Hume Lake
https://hume.org/

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Nov. 29th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we kick off Christmas with our FAVORITE Christmas films. What are yours? We'd love to hear about them. Also what are the worst ones? We know they are out there. Also, we are looking into what life was like for a Middle Schooler without social media 10 years ago! Finally, we lost a comic book and pop culture legend in Stan Lee. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Wait Till 8th-Cell Phone Pledge
https://www.waituntil8th.org/blog/2018/11/12/middle-school-misfortunes-then-and-now-one-teachers-take?fbclid=IwAR1FQmk0WWLoXDJxYDx13Diq2NKQgICwYioDzpR8z62FVGMEmEmEcU4KawY

Rest in Peace Stan Lee
https://www.cnn.com/2014/05/28/us/stan-lee-fast-facts/index.html

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Oct. 31st, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we catch up on some of the things that were happening in the Pop Culture World while we were traveling the world. Some we have even talked about before and were very right about. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Wow Airlines
https://wowair.us/

To Shake The Sleeping Self
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/557260/to-shake-the-sleeping-self-by-jedidiah-jenkins/9781524761387/

Eighth Grade
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7014006/

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Oct. 8th 18th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Walt Mueller to our program. He brings years of wisdom and experience in the area of Culture and how that impacts our ministry and what we can do about it. It was an amazing night to spend with this giant in ministry. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Sept. 26th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we are looking at all things ladies and celebrate what they mean in the world of pop culture. Marvel dropped a new trailer in the world of Captain Marvel and Lauren Daigle gave us NEW MUSIC! All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Captain Marvel Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1BCujX3pw8

Lauren Daigle
https://laurendaigle.com
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Sept. 18th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we are looking at a band that has been near and dear to our hearts for so long and now others are starting to take notice as well. We hope you enjoy Johnnyswim in all their glory! What is going on with E-Cigs and Vaping? We can't get away from it in our ministry. And finally, Fall time also means Fall TV is launching. Your students love TV. See what they are tuning in for. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Aug 29th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we are looking at what we and students are watching on Netflix and other streaming services.! We answer some listener emails and kicking off a giveaway. And if no one has wished you one yet, Happy Back To School Season! All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Episode 17: Post Malone, Internet Suicide Challenges, and Protecting Yourself in Ministry

Aug 9th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we are BACK! After a long summer we are jumping back into the world of pop culture with listener emails, one of the newest music sensations Post Malone, dangerous internet suicide challenges, and what to do in the midst of the church being a part of sexual allegations. We have missed you. We hope the feelings are mutual. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

Jeff was on the DYM Podcast!
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Post Malone:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_Malone

Internet Suicide Challenges:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewrossow/2018/02/28/cyberbullying-taken-to-a-whole-new-level-enter-the-blue-whale-challenge/
Protecting Yourself in Ministry:
https://relevantmagazine.com/god/church/willow-creek-is-launching-a-new-investigation-into-bill-hybels/

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May 30th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we welcome back Shara from her world travels, see how her ankle is doing, and then fully dive into the world of Middle School Ministry and how Pop Culture is impacting the students we minister to. We talk with long time middle school pastors Justin Herman and Kristen Carter for a deep dive in all things Middle School. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Justin Herman Instagram:
@heyjustinherman

Kristen Carter Instagram:
@kmichellecarter
Controlled Chaos Podcast:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/controlled-chaos-podcast/id1354292517?mt=2

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May 16th, 2018. In this special BONUS episode of What It Is What It Means we look at an audio file that went viral in two days and is dividing a nation! What do you hear? Yanny? Laurel? And what can you do with this? All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Yanny & Laurel Original Clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXRoQGHx-80

Why is this happening?:
https://www.spin.com/2018/05/how-to-hear-yanny-laurel/

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