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Teen Friendships, Lego Masters Night, and Pizza Extravaganza
Alex's youth group had a Lego Masters night, Tom's talked about friendship and ate pizza. If you have a question, email us: hello@youthgrouppodcast.comGet more podcast...
Romance Nights, Teaching Judges, and Running Panels
Tim'd youth group learnt about Jeptha and how not to make stupid vows. Tom's group talked about romance and went to a big youth event.If you have a question, email us:...
The Biggest Challenges Facing Youth Today, Getting Called to Youth Ministry, and Valuing Youth Ministry in the Church
This week you get an interview with Tom recorded at the Wimmera Easter Convention 2023 with Paul McCrohan. We'll be back to regular programing next week.To get Tom's b...
Photo Scavenger Hunts, Gospel Sharing, and Youth Dance
Alex and Tom did a Photo Scavenger Hunt together. Alex's husband did a talk about Jesus. Sign up for the Ridley Children's and Youth Ministry Training Day: https://www...
Phone Free Camps and Chilled Out Small Groups
Tim had a chilled out afternoon at youth group where the girls did MMA and everyone ate a bucket of curry. Tom took his churches youth on camp and they got rid of phon...
Bonus Episode: The Best Book to Buy For Youth This Year (with Chris Morphew)
Tom chats to world-famous author Chris Morphew, who got his start right here on The Youth Group Podcast. Chris is shamelessly promoting his new book, which he wrote on...
Love Song Dedications, Expectations, and Answers to Prayer
Lauren leant into Valentine's Day with some love song lip-sync battles, and Tom's had some prayers get answered, not always how they wanted.Sign up for the Ridley Chil...
Leaders' Retreats, Poo Swords, and Prayer Empires
Tim went away on retreat with his leaders and then ran youth group while half asleep. Tom fed a lot of people and launched a (slightly) gamified year-long prayer activ...
Meet the New Crew, Year Launches, and Youth Group Mistakes
Meet the new hosts, hear about the start of the year, and the time Tom called a girl at youth group fat, twice.If you have a question email us: hello@youthgrouppodcast...
The End (sort of)
Chris is back, just so he can leave again. Tom has the gossip about the future of the podcast and he had his last week of youth group. Chris bought plane tickets like ...
Water Games, Teaching Tips, and Graduation Rituals (with Josh Daniel)
Tom chatted to Josh Daniel from Canterbury Gardens Community Church about their water games and how to graduate year 12s.If you have a question or want to be a guest, ...
Talking about Dating, Combined Nights, and Distractible Kids (with Tim Blagg)
Chris is still in retirement, but Tom is back from parental leave and joined by Tim Blagg from Trinity Church, Adelaide. Tim talked about dating with a hoard of youth ...
Food Trucks, Camps, and Phone Policies (with Lauren Mahaffey)
Lauren ran a food truck night, Tom took his youth on a camp, Chris did nothing, as usual. Plus we talk a bit about phones and what to do with them.If you want to be a ...
Getting Youth Serving, Growing Youth Group, and Social Events (with special guest Ruth Lee)
Chris and Tom welcome Ruth Lee from Cornerstone Presbyterian Church to talk about her youth group. She has youth making the vibes, running games, and leading prayer gr...
90's Youth Group, Serious Families, and Chris' Old Youth Leader (with special guest Dave Hall)
Chris and Tom welcome Dave Hall to talk about his youth group and leading Chris when he was a youth. Dave talks about how things have changed since the 90s. Tom let hi...
A Hack to Totally Change Your Youth Group and Youth Led Chaos (with special guest Ed Sowden)
Chris and Tom welcome Ed Sowden from Bathurst Presbyterian to talk about youth group. Ed has a revolutionary way of doing things that turns youth group upside down. To...
Mopping Up Bad Talk Illustrations, Camping, and Youth Group Merch (with special guest Nick Clark)
Tom and Nick (Generations Pastor at Deep Creek Anglican) went to VCYC with their youth and had a great time. Chris is missing. Who knows where Chris is? Not whoever is...
Crazy Ideas, Competitive Bible Reading, and Giving Up on Being Evangelicals
Tom re-did the competitive Bible reading activity. Chris and Tom talk about being evangelicals. Tom introduces a new segment.You can get the Jesus DNA Episode here: ht...
A Tiny Youth Group, a Giant Youth Group, and an Injured Youth Group (with special guest Alex Sheely)
Alex ran youth group for the entire church. Tom had people injured and spewing at youth group. Chris just chimes in.You can get the Zacchaeus book here: https://www.th...
Chris Left Youth Group and Got Married
Chris left his youth group and got married. Tom ran some games in the dark.Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comGet more podcast resources at...
The Last Minute Talk Call Up and a Night Without Bible
Chris had to do a talk at the last minute when the original speaker got sick. Tom had angst over running a night without any Bible teaching.Send your questions to: chr...
Equipping Leaders, Scav Hunts, and Slideshow Karaoke
Tom ran another huge scavenger hunt. Chris played some slideshow karaoke. Tom and Chris also reflect on how to equip leaders well.Send your questions to: chrisandtoms...
Ball Games and Toasties
Chris' youth group ran a super easy ball game and talked about prayer. Tom's crew made toasties and created a vibe crew.Tom's video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/...
Hecklers and Those Quitting Youth Group Feelings
Chris watched someone else run his game. Tom took his youth group to an event with a long talk and a heckler.To find out more and sign up for the Ridley Children's and...
Christian T-Shirts, Nailed It, and Trying Out New Teaching Methods
Chris played nailed it. Tom reflects on teaching methods.Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://chrismorphew.co...
Water Games and Video Teaching
Chris played water games and had some magic moments. Tom made his youth group watch his YouTube videos.Help us by filling out the survey here: https://tomfrench.com.au...
We Need Your Help!
Help us by filling out the survey here: https://tomfrench.com.au/survey/Send your questions to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind more from Chris at https://...
New Year Changes and Food Olympics
Chris made a big announcement at youth group. Tom ran some Olympics but for food.Find all the books mentioned in Episode 40 here: https://tomfrench.com.au/youthgrouppo...
The Best Books for Youth and Youth Leaders
Chris and Tom talk about books, which books ones are good for youth, what books they've written, and publishers who don't like Jesus. See below for full list of books....
How to Grow a Youth Group, More Christmas, and Carols
Chris and Tom review people's questions and answers, think about how to grow a youth group, consider what the best carols are, and review their youth group Christmas c...