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

May 14nd, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we look at worship music and how it has invaded the pop culture. The music industry is struggling but worship concerts are selling out stadiums. What is it about this genre that is changing the world and how we worship? I have asked special guests to join me for this fantastic episode. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Aaron Flores Instagram:
@aaroncflores

Danica Parker Instagram:
@danica.parker
Kanye West "LIft Yourself":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fbyfDbi-MI

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May 2nd, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we head to the movies. There is a summer full of cinema and we will walk you through it. Grab your popcorn and a cherry coke and we will tell you the films your students will want to see. Oh, and we decided that the Youth Ministry Hack Boys aren't that bad after all! All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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April 25th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we take a look the Cochella Music Festival and why it matters. Did Justin Bieber lead worship at it? Also, Bob Goff has a new book called Everybody Always and Jeff and Shara don't care very much. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Justin Bieber Leading Worship :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9dJH7PhEZM

Cochella:
https://live.coachella.com/

Bob Goff:
https://www.thomasnelson.com/everybody-always

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Episode 11 -"We are BLUE, but we are not sad"

April 11th, 2018.  In this episode of What It Is What It Means we take a look at Autism through the lens of Youth Ministry.  There are some great resources out there to help understand your students and families who have someone on the Autism Spectrum.  In addition, we announce our contest winner, read some email, and keep our show WAY above 15 minutes like we originally promised.  All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Atypical :

https://www.netflix.com/title/80117540

To Siri with Love:

https://www.amazon.com/Siri-Love-Autistic-Kindness-Machines/dp/0062413627

Silent Disco:

http://silentdis.co/silent-disco/

Superhero Rip-Off:

https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/superhero-rip-off

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In this episode of What It Is What It Means we celebrate Shara's birthday and open up the mail and review bag while telling you all about our contest where you can win $100 of DYM CREDIT!!! Toys "R" Us is closing their doors. Do we care? March for our Lives happened this past Saturday and students voices are being heard all over the nation and world. And finally, have you watched the new Netfilx show "Nailed It!"? It's fun to watch and there are endless youth group game possibilities in there. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Toys "R" Us :
https://www.toysrus.com/

March for our Lives:
https://marchforourlives.com/

Nailed It!:
https://www.netflix.com/title/80179138

Toys "R" Us Sung in a Minor Key:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvTplYFJUFQ

Relient K-The One I'm Waiting For:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNIQ22OyYYo&feature=youtu.be


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In this episode of What It Is What It Means we look at a few new shows on TV. Is RISE a look into our Youth Ministry Culture? Is what is old now new? American Idol is back. Does that need to happen? And, why are we hearing so much more about Mental Health issues recently? Is it good that it is now out in the open? Plus, make sure to enter our contest to win $100 at the DYM Store. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Fortnight:
https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/buy-now/battle-royale

RISE:
https://www.nbc.com/rise?nbc=1

American Idol:
http://abc.go.com/shows/american-idol

Mental Health and Relevant Magazine:
https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/modern-christianitys-mental-health-stigma-must-end/

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In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of video games and this new game called Fortnight sweeping youth ministry students all over the world. Is it ok to play? What is it and what should you know about it. We bring in a few Video Game and Fortnight Expects to help out Jeff and Shara. Also, Daylight Saving(s) is awful and we actually do know more than we thought! All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Fortnight:
https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/buy-now/battle-royale

Background Music-Bensound
https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/funny-song

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Alex Beaverson Gamer Tag:
Voltrontehend

Parker Johnston Gamer Tag:
Shintaomaster

In this episode we fail at answers The Hack Boys Trivia Question but stand by our assessment that the Flat White is a superior drink (Sorry Frank). We also express our deepest concern if we, as a society, need shoes that allow us to order a pizza and pause TV. Have you seen the app "Flyr"? It is quite amazing. And finally, will you accept this rose? All of America is watching as a Bachelor contestant is choosing poorly and changing his mind. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!

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Pizza Shoes-Pie Top Pizza
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2018/03/05/pizza-hut-pie-tops-shoes-march-madness/394919002/

Flyr
https://www.flyrtv.com/


The Bachelor
http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor

Background Music-Bensound
https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/funny-song

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In this episode, we read listeners emails, try to learn to read, and disagree strongly with Frank and his coffee taste. Find out more about the newest social media app SWEEPING the nation called Vero. Can it unseat Instagram and all of the others? In addition, National Pancake Day has come and gone, but there's tons of free food to take your students to. Finally, our ladies are speaking...are we listening? They are saying enough is enough and the stress is getting to them. How will we answer? All this and so much more on What It Is What It Means!

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Vero Social Media App:
https://www.vero.co/

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In this episode we look at Popsockets and how they can help your ministry, what is the latest shape to be added to the Lucky Charm Family, and how can you manage the ever growing world of your cell phone and how it tries to take you time from you.

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Links Mentioned In The Show:
Give Central: https://www.givecentral.org/

DYM Podcast Network: https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/

Popsockets Fundraising: https://www.popsockets.com/pages/fundraisers

Lucky Charms adds a new shape: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/02/20/lucky-charms-retiring-one-its-marshmallows-add-unicorn/354024002/

Moment: https://inthemoment.io/