Youth Ministry LAB

Youth Ministry LAB episodes:

• 08.10.2020

  23: Creative Programming w/CIY's Caleb Deroin

  CIY’s Caleb Deroin breaks down creative programming and steps he takes when planning a CIY event. Check out CIY’s Digital Camp Experience https://new.ciy.com/atSPONSORSCHRIST IN YOUTH – ciy.comGIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.orgDYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/Train Your Volunteers with DYM University -...

  
• 03.16.2020

  22: 5 Thoughts on COVID

  Sam breaks down 5 things you should be thinking on during this weird and stressful time. SPONSORSGIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.orgDYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.comFOLLOW US INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/ FACEBOOK - ...

  
• 03.11.2020

  21: JOSH GRIFFIN innovating in your context

  21: JOSH GRIFFIN innovating in your contextPart 1 of our Season 2 Launch. Josh Griffin breaks down innovative ideas for your context and a lady does yoga on a windowSPONSORSYouth Works - www.youthworks.comGIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.orgDYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/Train...

  
• 03.11.2020

  20: Zac Workun Live at YS

  Part 2 of our Season 2 Launch. Zac breaks down spiritual innovation for leadership and we also come up with terrible invention ideas. SPONSORSYouth Works - www.youthworks.comGIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.orgDYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/Train Your Volunteers with DYM University -...

  
• 03.11.2020

  19: ALLISON WILLIAMS Ministry on a Budget

  Part 1 of our Season 2 Launch. We get to hear the amazing voice of our good friend Allison which is worth the listen on it’s own. SPONSORSYouth Works - www.youthworks.comGIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.orgDYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/Train Your Volunteers...

  
• 11.27.2019

  18: Speaking From Stage

  Sam and Anthony breakdown a ton of tips and tricks for improving your speaking chops. Product PlacementImproving Your Stage Presence DYM Leader Libraryhttps://bit.ly/2OLrhWoSPONSORSGIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.orgDYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.comFOLLOW US INSTAGRAM -...

  
• 11.19.2019

  17: Small Groups That Win

  Sam and Anthony breakdown over 15 small group hacks to make small groups win. COME SEE US LIVEYM LAB LIVE @NYWC2019 https://bit.ly/2BJpDP1SPONSORSGIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.orgDYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/Train Your Volunteers with DYM University - https://www.dymuniversity.comFOLLOW US INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ym_lab/...

  
• 11.11.2019

  16: Announcement Videos w/Jeremy Poland

  16: Announcement Videos w/Jeremy PolandSam and Anthony read some awkward youth worker stories and Sam is joined by Jeremy Poland to break down how to make announcement videos worth watching. PRODUCT PLACEMENTImprov Announcements - https://bit.ly/36UMrcHCOME SEE US LIVEYM LAB LIVE...

  
• 10.27.2019

  15: Creativity & Innovation

  Sam is alone in the lab so he breaks down how to be more creative and innovative. PRODUCT PLACEMENTLumberjack Night https://bit.ly/31SO8UiCOME SEE US LIVEYM LAB LIVE @NYWC2019 https://bit.ly/2BJpDP1SPONSORSGIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.orgDYM PODCAST NETWORK - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/Train Your Volunteers with DYM...

  
• 10.21.2019

  14: Tik Tok Church

  Sam is joined by Grayson Bearden, a Tik Tok expert, in the lab where we break down how to do Tik Tok as a church and why you should start doing it with your youth group today. CHECK OUT GRAYSON...

  
• 10.14.2019

  13: Mental Health & Youth Workers

  Anthony & Sam break down the stigma of youth workers with mental health. We talk through burnout, professional counseling, practical steps to starting a journey of health, and Sam opens up about what led him to a diagnosis of depression....

  
• 10.08.2019

  12: How to Land the Job and Stick with Slingshot

  Anthony and Sam are joined by David Miller from Slingshot Group and we get to breakdown what churches are looking for in a new hire and what you need to do the first 90 days of a new church. Slingshot...

  
• 10.01.2019

  11: Making Magical Moments

  Anthony and Sam are joined by David Wood as we break down how to make truly magical moments in your programming. Book David by following this link: https://bit.ly/2ndnesbPRODUCT PLACEMENTMagical Countdowns by David https://bit.ly/2o02B2sSPONSORSBRIGHT COAL CREATIVE- https://brightcoal.comGIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.orgDYM PODCAST...

  
• 09.12.2019

  10: Physics of the Flip

  Anthony & Sam are joined by Frank Gil and Justin Knowles as we break down how to turn an adult space into a youth space effectively. If you have to make a different space yours every week or work at...

  
• 09.12.2019

  9: We’re Back!

  Anthony & Sam have come back from their cryogenic chamber and are pumped for season 1.5 of YMLab. Get ready as we break down some awesome events, spill some tea, and talk about our summers. SPONSORSBRIGHT COAL CREATIVE- https://brightcoal.comGIVE CENTRAL...

  
• 05.20.2019

  8: Evangelism for Dummies w/Greg Stier

  In this episode we Greg Stier comes in the lab to teach us how to create a culture of evangelism and he also lays the arm wrestling smack down on another podcaster. We talk about 8-Bit worship and then we...

  
• 05.10.2019

  7: The Science of Summer Camp Sign Ups

  In this episode we hang out in the Lab with Frank Gil from Fifteen Minutes With Frank and learn from his summer camp sign up hack and we break down how we’ve added to his formula. PRODUCT PLACEMENTSuns Out Buns...

  
• 05.03.2019

  6: Easter Autopsy

  In this episode we bring back a youth worker from the dead/Easter hangover, we talk through a tool that is a must have, and we break down what went right and what went wrong this EasterPRODUCT PLACEMENTTrain Your Volunteers with...

  
• 04.29.2019

  5: The Origin of Skit Guys!

  In this episode we reveal an awesome contest, talk about some killer comedy videos, and we learn and laugh with the Skit Guys. PRODUCT PLACEMENTSkit Guys’ Videos: - https://skitguys.comYS TICKET GIVEAWAYContest Details - https://ymlab.carrd.coSPONSORSBRIGHT COAL CREATIVE- https://brightcoal.comGIVE CENTRAL - https://www.givecentral.orgDYM...

  
• 04.19.2019

  4: How to Take Off With A Landing w/ Ramon Quintero

  In this episode we clone Frank, try out the Kawhi Laugh Challenge, talk about a game dropping next week, and we learn about a huge communication tool that will be a gamechanger for you. Check out Ramon’s Graphic Designshttps://www.instagram.com/wknd_designs/Check out...

  
• 04.09.2019

  3: Using Youtube in Youth Ministry

  In this episode Sam breaks down how he’s leveraging youtube with his high school ministry, we review a sermon series you should probably buy, and we play a game called “Tongue Testers” and you can play it too!DYM RESOURCE SPOTLIGHTKingdom...

  
• 04.04.2019

  2: Creating a Big Bang w/Branding

  In this episode we break down what “branding” truly is with Josh Whiting from Bright Coal creative, Sam serenades Anthony with meows, and Anthony sneaks fart noises into the episode within the first 5 secs. That last one may not...

  
• 03.29.2019

  1: Games & an Element of FUN

  In this episode we break down our current favorite DYM resources, Sam talks about how one kid made him throw up, and Anthony drops some knowledge bombs on how to make your games more memorable. DYM RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT17 Game Bundle...

  
• 03.28.2019

  Welcome to the Lab

  Welcome to Youth Ministry Lab. A podcast dedicated to exploring new ideas and pioneering where no one else is going. In this episode we introduce you to Anthony and Sam, and Sam explains why and how DYM Create transformed into...

  
• 11.30.2018

  Archive: It Starts With an Idea

  In this episode Sam breaks down how to turn good ideas into great ideas. Books talked about in this episode:Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertThe Idea Book by Fredrik HarenFor more resources by Sam Pettersen Click HereSPONSORSGIVE CENTRALRETHINK GROUP AKA ORANGEDYM...

  
• 11.19.2018

  Archive: Creative “At The Movies” Ideas

  Sam breaks down how to effectively pull off an “At the Movies” series. He talks through creative elements, stage design, promotion, and how to build the message content effectively. Resources used in this episode:Video DownloaderLife.Church At The Movies Graphic KitFor...

  
• 11.08.2018

  Archive: Our Best Event Could Have Been the Worst!

  In this episode Sam talks about his best event this year and what could have been his worst but somehow it pulled a 180 through intentional planning. Resources used in this episode:Side Kick AppFortnite Dance Party IntroInstahackFor more resources by...

  
• 10.31.2018

  Archive: Creativity is NOT a Personality Type

  In this episode we get more creative by breaking down the myth “creativity is a personality type” and we replace the word create with worship. Because all creatives are really worshipping. For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click HereSPONSORSGIVE CENTRALRETHINK...

  
• 10.18.2018

  Archive: 5 Shows To Binge Watch To Get More Creative

  In this episode we get creative by binge watching TV. It’s tough I know. For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click HereSPONSORSGIVE CENTRALRETHINK GROUP AKA ORANGEDYM PODCAST NETWORK

  
• 07.30.2018

  Archive: Jamey Dickens on Speaking Onstage

  Ep. 017 Jamey Dickens on Speaking OnstageIn this episode, Jamey gives us some awesome tips to speaking onstage to students. We talk about the importance of an intro, what a successful talk looks like, and other awesome stuff....

  
• 07.25.2018

  Archive: Stuart Hall on Unleashing the Next Generation

  In this episode, Stuart Hall gives us insight on what leadership could look like in the next generation, how we can equip them to use their influence, and he breaks down his latest project: INFLUNSRTo Learn more about INFLUNSR and...

  
• 07.16.2018

  Archive: Instagram Updates & Other Good Stuff

  In this episode, Sam breaks down some game changing updates in Instagram and some other creative uses with Instagram. Here’s the Instagram Story Icon graphic resource Sam mentioned: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop/videos-mediaFor more resources by Sam Pettersen Click HereSPONSORSGIVE CENTRALRETHINK GROUP AKA ORANGEDYM...

  
• 07.10.2018

  Archive: How to Be Creative

  Ep. 014 HOW TO BE CREATIVEIn this episode, Sam explores 4 practical steps that demystify creativity and make it possible for anybody to be creative. For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click HereSPONSORSGIVE CENTRALRETHINK GROUP AKA ORANGEDYM PODCAST...

  
• 07.05.2018

  Archive: Using Snapchat Creatively

  Ep. 013 USING SNAPCHAT CREATIVELY In this episode Sam breaks down what snapchat is for, security measures he uses for it, how you can use it in your service, and the power of snapchat ads/geofilters. For more resources...

  
• 06.27.2018

  Archive: More Game Tips from Brilliant Minds

  In this episode, 9 brilliant minds give us some gold nuggets of wisdom when it comes to running games! For more resources by Sam Pettersen Click HereSPONSORSSTUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEGIVE CENTRALRETHINK GROUP AKA ORANGEDYM PODCAST NETWORK

  
• 06.18.2018

  Archive: Get the Most Out of Your Game Host

  Ep. 011 GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR GAME HOSTIn this episode, Nick Clason joins me and we break down how to run games more creatively and how to train up Game Host that can save any game. Nick wrote...

  
• 06.07.2018

  Archive: How To Use Instagram Creatively

  In this episode, I break down some creative uses of Instagram. We talk about creating content grids, using carousel posts, why ephemeral stories are more effective than posts, and some amazing features in the Story function that will get your...

  
• 05.03.2018

  Archive: Reading the Bible More Creatively with Jon Collins from “The Bible Project”

  In this episode Sam Pettersen and Jon Collins explore how “The Bible Project” came to be as well as how to read the bible more creatively. Jonathan Collins’ BioJon was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and is proud...

  
• 04.17.2018

  Archive: Creating Testimony Videos

  In this episode Sam Pettersen breaks down his process for telling people’s stories and setting up effective testimony shoots.LISTENER PERKS! If you plan on taking students to the Student Leadership Conference July 9-11, we want to thank you for...

  
• 04.10.2018

  Archive: Creating Curriculum

  Ep. 007 Show Notes // Creating Curriculum with Andrew Larsen and Timothy MillerIn this episode Sam Pettersen breaks down his process for creating curriculum and then we bring Andrew Larsen and Timothy Miller from “The Morning After Ministry Show” to...

  
• 03.26.2018

  Archive: Middle School Curriculum Strategies

  In this episode Sam Pettersen and Ashley Bohinc break down why a middle school strategy needs to happen and all the complexities that come along with middle school brain development. ASHLEY BOHINC’S BIOAshley Bohinc serves as the Director of Middle...

  
• 03.19.2018

  Archive: 8th Grade Transition

  In this episode Sam Pettersen and Justin Herman talk about how to create an 8th Grade Transition event where students feel valued and parents are given direction. JUSTIN HERMAN’S BIOJustin Herman is the Junior High Pastor at Mariners Church in...

  
• 03.16.2018

  Archive: How to Make Killer Videos

  In this episode Sam Pettersen and Jill Meade talk about creating videos content and how to get started as an amateur. JILL MEADE’S BIOJillian Meade grew up in the church television production world. Out of college she worked for...

  
• 03.03.2018

  Archive: Myths Of Creativity: Creativity Is Original

  In this episode Sam Pettersen busts the Creative Myth that creatives have to be original. Today we talk about how the most creative people are good at stealing great ideas and making them work in the best way possible. Sam...

  
• 02.21.2018

  Archive: Crash Course in Social Media w/Jeremy Poland

  In this episode Jeremy Poland, Creative Director of 4640 Students, gives us a crash course into Social Media and we talk about 9 creative ways to be better at reaching students. Jeremy's Crash CourseoFollow Your Student's on Social MediaoLike their...

  
• 02.18.2018

  Archive: 3 Philosophies for Stage Design w/Jonathan Malm

  In this episode Jonathan Malm, creator of churchstagedesignideas.com, unpacks 3 philosophies for stage design and how every youth pastor can get started today. JONATHAN'S RESOURCES Click here to find his personal website at http://www.jonathanmalm.comClick here to find him on Instagram...

  
• 02.16.2018

  Archive: Introducing DYM Create

  Meet Sam Petterson, DYM Author, games and creative extraordinaire. The host of the DYM Create podcast.