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Talking about Dating, Combined Nights, and Chair Nipple (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...
Christmas, Books, and a Pop Quiz
Chris went to a carols event and still made it to youth group in time for the talk. Tom had an under-planned Christmas party.Send your questions (and answers) to: chri...
Ball Sports, Cake Battles, and Angels and Demons
Chris engaged in some ball sports. Tom encouraged sin during some cake decoration.Send your questions and anything else you want to say to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodca...
Tricky Passages, Fancy Dining, and Nailed It
We're back! Again! Chris talked about one of the trickiest passages in the Bible. Tom took his youth group out for a fancy dinner.Send your questions and anything else...
YouTube Film Festivals, Thoughtful Talk Tangents, and Toothpaste
We're back! After our 1+2 week break, we're back for Term Four! Chris saw a youth leader emulate his style with skill and made a thoughtful tangent in his talk. Tom ra...
Combined Youth Groups and Chris' Romantic Confusion - Holiday Special
Chris and Tom chat about their experiences running combined youth groups. Also Chris clears up some confusion about his romantic life.Send your questions about combine...
Special Guest Interview with Lauren Mahaffey - Assistant Minister at Summer Hill Church
This week we hear about the youth ministry at Summer Hill Church with Assistant Minister Lauren Mahaffey! Plus Chris has some exciting news!Send your questions and you...
Youth Run Youth Group and Trees With Hands
Tom’s youth ran youth group, and Chris played slideshow karaoke Send your competition entries, questions and youth group ideas to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail....
The Moments that Remind Us Ministry is Good and Cancelling Youth Group
Chris was reminded that youth ministry does make a difference, and Tom cancelled youth group. He also cancelled his microphone, silly duffer.Send your questions and yo...
Youth Running Youth Group and a Crime Scene
Chris had a crime on his hands and he doxes Tom. Tom's youth ran youth group.Send your questions and youth group ideas to: chrisandtomsyouthgrouppodcast@gmail.comFind ...
The Art of the Altar Call and the Big Event Recap
Chris and Tom went to a youth event together. Tom did the talk. Chris wrangled youth. They both learned they were the same person in a different font.Get a copy of Tal...
More Game Ideas, Mental Health Talk, and Small Group Culture
We get some great ideas from Ed, Chris' small group is gelling, and Tom bought fake cash.You can hear Tom's chaotic talk here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/e94996e9Se...