The Sidekick Podcast

Today's podcasts looks at a V.B.S. alternative that your church can look into this year.

Episode 7 Show Notes:

This week I talk to my friend Anne Evans (@anneelisabeth). Anne did a V.B.S. alternative camp a few summers ago that went over very well.  Hear about what it is and how your Church can do something similar.  Also we play a trivia game called "Right or Fart Noise".

You can to tweet about the show, you can say something like...

Hear the #ymsidekick podcast as we talk to @anneelisabeth about vbs alternatives http://ht.ly/JcsaY http://ht.ly/L4pd4 #kidmin

Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!

Let me know what you think about the episode, in particular about what other V.B.S. alternatives there are out there that you have tried before.  Use the hashtag #ymsidekick

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Today's podcasts focuses on keeping students safe online and how we can be partnering with parents to help make that happen.

Episode 6 Show Notes:

This week I talk to Matt McKee (@mattmckee). Matt works with the reThink Group but has just started something on the side called #ParentChat designed to partner with parents to help them understand all that their tweens and teenagers are getting into online and how we can protect them.  We also hit on some "dangerous" apps that teens are into today.

You can to tweet about the show, you can say something like...

Hear the new #ymsidekick podcast with @tapounder & @mattmckee about keeping students safe online http://ht.ly/JcsaY #thinkorange

Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!

Let me know what you think about the episode, in particular what we can do to train our students to be inviting more people to Church or Youth Group?  Use the hashtag #ymsidekick

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Today's episode has us meeting the Meg(h)ans, talking to them about the high school experiences with youth groups.

Episode 5 Show Notes:

This week I talk to the Meg(h)ans.  They are friends of mine who are roommates in Northern VA.  We talk specifically about their high school youth group experiences. Actually, we focus more on their lack of attending youth group in high school and what student ministers can learn from their experiences.

You can to tweet about the show, you can say something like...

What #stumin leaders can learn from 2 girls who didn't go to Youth Group? Hear it http://ht.ly/JcsaY #thinkorange

Or you can just make up something...as long as it's nice :).

Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!

Let me know what you think about the episode, in particular what we can do to train our students to be inviting more people to Church or Youth Group?  Use the hashtag #ymsidekick

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Today we are talking about 3 different ways Churches and ministries can use videos more.

Episode 4 Show Notes:

This week I talk to Peter Von Kahle.  Peter and I have known each other for many years.  He's a videographer and does a lot of work with Churches and ministries across the nation.  Today we talk about 3 specific ways Churches and ministries can be using videos more and how valuable it is to do so.

Find out more about Peter on twitter by following him at @petervonkahle and also take a look at some of his videos here.   He is very talented and we're friends...so you should look into hiring him.

If you want to tweet about the show, you can say something like...

Today @tapounder & @petervonkahle talk about 3 was you can use videos in #ministry. Hear it http://ht.ly/JcsaY #iministry #thinkorange

Or you can just make up something...as long as it's nice :).

Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!

Let me know what you think about the episode, in particular about how you are using videos in your ministry.  Use the hashtag #ymsidekick

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Today's episode features Stan Rodda, Linton Hall Campus Pastor at New Life Christian Church.  We talk about Social Media and play a trivia game.  Check it out below or goto iTunes and download it.

Episode 3 Show Notes:

This week I talk to Stan Rodda, New Life Christian Church's Linton Hall Campus Pastor.  Not only does he do a lot of social media, but social media was a key component of the relaunch of his campus a year ago.  Hear what he did and how he uses social media regularly as a minister.

Find out more about Stan on twitter by following him at @stanrodda and also take a look at his relaunch video below.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/nOPVeZPsrJY[/youtube]

If you want to tweet about the show, you can say something like...

This week @tapounder & @stanrodda are talking about #socialmedia in #ministry. Hear it here http://ht.ly/JcsaY #stumin #thinkorange

Or you can just make up something...as long as it's nice :).

Make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!

Let me know what you think about the episode, in particular about how you use social media in ministry.  Use the hashtag #ymsidekick

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Episode 2 Show Notes:

This week I talk to Cory...same guy as last week :) about his transitioning from a volunteer leader to full-time Staffer.  We also talk about giving grace to students, what that looks like and how it affects the students and ministry.

Find out more about Cory on twitter by following him at @Big_Sully55 or at his blog.

To check out the Youth Ministry Leader video Tom referenced that his friend Peter made.

If you want to tweet about the show, you can say something like...

This week @tapounder is talking about Giving Grace to others in #ministry. Here it here http://ht.ly/JcsaY #stumin #thinkorange

Or you can just make up something...as long as it's nice :).

Also, make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!

Let me know what you think about the episode, in particular about Grace giving as a student minster.

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Welcome to the official launch of the YM Sidekick Podcast.  This will be a weekly episode about 15 minutes each time that will focus on Student, Family and Online Ministry.

Episode 1 Show Notes:

This week we are talking all things Orange as my guest, Cory Sullivan and I discuss the Orange Conference and the Lead Small App. This is the App that was released last year at Orange '14 and has made a HUGE difference in how we lead Home and Small Groups.

Find out more about and sign up for the Orange Conference.

LAUNCH GIVEAWAY: I am also giving away a $50 credit to the Orange Store for the launch of the Podcast.  So, between now and Friday, tweet out any of these and you will be registered to win the $50!

The YM Sidekick & @tapounder have started a new podcast focused on #stumin #fammin #iministry stuff. Give it a try http://ht.ly/JcsaY

Take a listen, tweet to win and let us know what your thoughts are.  Also, make sure you goto iTunes and subscribe to the new podcast and see what cool things we do each and every week!

Share what your thoughts were of the Orange Conference and Lead Small App.

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