All Episodes
Displaying 1 - 20 of 93 in total
Last Miniute Pivot, Baptism, and Quality Debriefs
Lauren's youth group had a last-minute pivot after their guest got sick. Tim told his youth to get baptised.If you have a question, or suggestion, email us: hello@yout...
Being Terrified of Teenagers, Why Preach, and Decoding Culture: Exclusive Audiobook Sneakpeek
Listen to the introduction, and chapters one and two of the audiobook to 'Talks That Don't Suck: How to Write and Give Bible Talks to Teenagers'. To get a free ebook o...
Dad Food, Youth in Conflict, and Choosing Teaching Curriculum
Tim's youth group play real life face book, and looked at a chunk of Mark. Tom's youth group was run by a bunch of year sevens.If you have a question, or suggestion, e...
Drive-in Movies, Family Feuds, and Listening to your Leaders
Alex's youth group went to the drive-in, play Family Feud, and looked at 1 John. Tom didn't go to youth group, but did go to church camp. They both discuss engaging wi...
Chicket Nugget Frenzy, Mark Cuban, and Giving Youth Ownership
Tim's youth group played chair netball, watched cricket and went to Maccas. Tom's youth group was run by the youth again.If you have a question, or suggestion, email u...
Hot Chocolate Secrets, Bread Based Youth Group, and Evangelistic Events
Lauren's group had a big evangelistic event, plus she spills the tea on hot chocolate. Tom's youth group ran itself.If you have a question, or suggestion, email us: he...
Marco Polo, Rookie Errors, and Leader Training
Tim's youth group played Marco Polo and thought about the sabbath. Tom's youth group thought about church and Tom made a rookie error. Tim and Tom discuss training lea...
Amazing Ideas for Your Youth Group (Classic Episode)
In this rerun, Chris and Tom share their best youth group activities. Also: Jesus Christ Gotta Save Them All - https://youtu.be/dt0kRJX_jR4Send your questions and sugg...
Trampolines, Huckleberry Finn, and Recruiting Leaders
Tim's youth group started looking at the book of Mark and played a Mark Twain inspired game. Tom's youth group went trampolining. Tim and Tom discuss recruiting leader...
Why is That in the Bible?: How and Why to Teach the Tricky Bits of the Bible
Nude people, food laws, mass killings, and zombies. The Bible has some weird and tricky stuff in it. It can be tempting to teach the easy stuff, but this week you get ...
You need to think about AI in Youth Ministry (with Ed Sowden)
The lives of teenagers are going to be profoundly changed by AI. What role does youth ministry have to play in discipling youth as they engage with AI?Tom and Ed Sowde...
Game Architecture, Psalm Emotions, and Term 2 Highlights
Lauren, Alex, and Tim reflect on the term that has been and look forward to what is coming up.If you have a question, or suggestion, email us: hello@youthgrouppodcast....
Pancakes, Balloon Stomping, and Making Youth Join In (Reupload)
*The original upload was missing about 15 precious minutes. In a gift to humanity, the whole episode is now here*Tim's youth group went balloon stomping. Tom's youth g...
Sea Pigs, the Gospel Chain, and Youth Praying Together (with Chris Morphew)
Chris Morphew is back to talk about camps, youth group, and returning to a youth group left. Tom's youth group ate dinner and had prayer workshops.If you have a questi...
Politics in Youth Ministry, Dating Your Sibilings, and Dungeons and Dragons
Tim's youth played Dungeons on Dragons and pretended to be at McDonalds. Tom's youth group combined with other youth groups.The Coles and Woolies mud cake is $6.60.Mat...
The Nerdiest Niche Game You've Ever Heard Of, False Teaching, and Vegan Dinosaurs
Tim's youth group played a creative and very niche game, and talked about 1 Timothy. Tom's group had dinner, and talked about prayer.If you have a question, or insight...
Ready, Steady, Cook, a Feast Frenzy, and Listener Complaints
Alex's youth group did Ready, Steady, Cook and learnt about Mary and Martha. Tom's youth had a feast frenzy and didn't talk much about Zacchaeus. If you have a questio...
Psalm Pslam, a Talent Show, and a Listener Complains
Lauren's youth group did a Psalm Pslam and looked at Psalm 42. Tom's youth group had a talent night. An angry listener emailed us... twice.If you have a question, sugg...
Women in Ministry, Losing a Kid on Camp, and VCYC
Tim's youth group got deep into the women in ministry trickiness. Tom's youth group went away to VCYC and had a great time, despite losing a kid.If you have a question...
Limbo, Youth Group Merch, and Syncing Youth Teaching with Whole Church Teaching
Alex's youth group turned three, had a party, and talks about the dying girl and bleeding woman. Tom's youth group did some Bible workshops in a 90's church/Apple stor...