Relax and enjoy The Source for Youth Ministry Podcast with Jonathan McKee and friends,
providing help, encouragement and entertainment to youth workers around the world. Everything
you hear is in plain language and it's applicable with ideas you can use today! And like our
web site, it's free. So enjoy!
Each show The Source for Youth Ministry Podcast will feature:
- SPECIAL GUESTS: The Source is bringing in guests each week to join Jonathan in
the show. Some will be youth workers from the front lines, others will be authors, speakers
and bands that you know and love.
- YOUTH CULTURE WINDOW: In this section we will address popular videos, songs,
quotes, statistics or youth culture phenomenon.
- THE SEVEN SINS: This is the part of the show where we look at how NOT to do
something.
- RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT: Here we take a peek at just one of the thousands of free
resources on S4YM.com that helps youth workers reach kids.
- HELP ME! This is the part of the podcast where we address some of the questions
that people send to us at ASK THE SOURCE
on S4YM.com
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Current Episode:
SPECIAL EPISODE: "HIGH IMPACT OUTREACH MINISTRY" (6/28/2008)
This is one of our favorite episodes yet! In this episode, Jonathan and David are joined by
Rob Maxey of Youth for Christ, to talk about effective outreach ministry and the power of visiting kids
"on-campus." It was exciting, because all three of these guys have launched outreach ministries: one on-campus,
one in a Krispy Kreme, and one in a barn! There was so much to talk about, the guys had to break it up into
two separate podcasts (this being the first of the two).
Episode Highlights:
- You get to hear Rob’s "golden voice."
- Delve into the Center for Disease Control’s 2007 report about teen drug and alcohol use, as well as the
latest statistics on teen sex in our Youth Culture Window.
- Hear why David and Rob like "outreach kids" so much.
- Find out how Rob does life-changing outreach ministry... in a barn! (Warning: He talks about programming!)
- David talks about taking over a Krispy Kreme doughnut shop and using it as an outreach center for hundreds
of high school students.
- Hear the guys’ strategies for winning over the trust of school faculty and officials to further enhance their
on-campus outreach.
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TRANSCRIPT OF THIS PODCAST
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Previous Episodes:
Episode #16 (5/31/2008)
In this episode, youth worker Andy Matzke joins Jonathan once again... this time with two of his student
leaders. The four of them talk about: student leadership, youth culture today and the temptations that kids face, integrity,
and finally the effect that mission trips and service projects can have on our kids.
Episode Highlights:
- Jonathan and Andy are called fools by student leader Noelle!
- In our Youth Culture Window section we ask the student leaders to share their two cents about "situational ethics" and the 98% of students that admit to cheating.
- Noelle keeps it real, sharing her thoughts on why lying and cheating might be a greater temptation than "stealing."
- Andy declares that Jonathan must treat him golfing before the next podcast!
- Student leader Shea shares her thoughts on why our "good" church kids suffer the same moral failures as "unchurched kids."
- Andy shares the SEVEN SINS OF MISSION TRIPS.
- The girls share how some of Andy's strict training requirements and standards strengthened the kids as a community.
- Andy provides some incredible "takeaway" from this podcast with amazing ideas for service projects and mission trips.
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Episode #15 (5/10/2008)
In this episode, Jonathan and Furby have a fascinating conversation with Douglas Gresham, stepson of C.S. Lewis
and co-producer of the upcoming new Chronicles of Narnia film, Prince Caspian. Hear unique insight about C.S.
Lewis, the man Douglas calls "Jack," that you've never heard before. Discover what it was like to be in the room with
the great author. Douglas shares this and more in this fun and enlightening interview.
Episode #14 (4/13/2008)
In this episode Jonathan & Furby get together for a fun but informational time discussing understanding our
youth culture and the media, dealing with problem kids, talking with kids about sex and relationships... and then
they answer some questions from you in the field.
Episode Highlights:
- Jonathan shares the SEVEN SINS OF TRYING TO UNDERSTAND OUR YOUTH CULTURE
- In the Youth Culture Window section, they discuss the number one new show of audiences age 18-49... A MOMENT OF TRUTH
- Jonathan gives you the opportunity to jump... or dump!
- Furby talks about an "unofficial" Bible Study that has emerged in his ministry that the students requested
and has both junior high and high school students in attendance.
- In the HELP ME section Jonathan and Furb answer some questions asked by all of you.
- Furby confesses his deep dark desire to trip irritating kids when they walk by.
- Furby shares about his ministry's Relationships Retreat, a weekend where they talk with junior high students
about their decisions when it comes to relationships and sex.
- Jonathan asks you all for comments in his blog this week to share about resources you have used to talk with kids about sex.
NOTE: Jump on Jonathan's Blog page and scroll to the April 14th entry to add your comments or ideas about
books, resources or curriculum you have used to talk with kids about sex and relationships -as discussed
in the HELP ME section of this podcast.
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TRANSCRIPT OF THIS PODCAST
Episode #13 (3/23/2008)
In this episode Jonathan and David come together from each coast for a fun podcast filled with youth culture,
small group helps, a glimpse of the hot new "A Li'l Bit" podcast, and some answers to questions from the field.
Episode Highlights:
- Jonathan and David give you an exclusive peek into the new hit podcast for Teenagers www.Alilbit.com
- In our YOUTH CULTURE WINDOW section of this podcast we look at bizarre new use for the Nintendo Wii
- David shares the SEVEN SINS OF LEADING SMALL GROUPS which includes:
- understanding the function of "shepherds" and "sheep dogs"
- how to handle the big personalities in the group
- maximizing the effectiveness of your meeting space, no matter where it is
- youth leaders being like a fart (yep... we really said that. More on that here.)
- Plus our HELP ME portion provides some solutions for youth pastors, including advice for those who have
teens that use cell phones at all the wrong times!
NOTE: Jump on Jonathan's Blog page and scroll to the March 25th entry to add your comments or ideas about kids' cell
phone use during youth group time, retreats or camps-as discussed in the HELP ME section of this podcast.
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TRANSCRIPT OF THIS PODCAST
Episode #12 (2/23/2008)
In this episode author/speaker Dan Kimball joins Jonathan and podcast veteran Andy Matzke for an interesting
discussion about preparing today's youth for life after high school.
Episode Highlights:
- In our YOUTH CULTURE WINDOW section of this podcast we take a peek at an issue that teenagers are very
concerned about: it is either war, environmental issues, or world hunger... which do you think it is?
- Dan shares THE SEVEN SINS OF PREPARING TODAYS YOUTH FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.
- We discuss how Christians are perceived by people outside the church.
- The question of "what are women's roles in the church" is addressed, and begged to be answered.
- Dan reveals his beliefs about what the Bible says about homosexuality.
- World religions are discussed as well as how Christians often respond to people from those religions.
Dan's book They Like Jesus But Not the Church
has also been made into a DVD.
Definitely a resource worth checking out!
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TRANSCRIPT OF THIS PODCAST
Episode #11 (2/3/2008)
In this episode Jonathan and Brandon talk with Danette Matty about "Being a Woman in Youth Ministry."
Danette is a long time youth worker and freelance writer who trains with GROUP, and writes for THE SOURCE.
Episode Highlights:
- In our YOUTH CULTURE WINDOW section of the podcast Jonathan shares what research reveals about the effects of
today's "sexualized" media on young girls.
- Danette shares the SEVEN SINS OF BEING A WOMAN IN YOUTH MINISTRY!
- Brandon shares a RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT that helped his volunteers last time he left them alone for a weekend!
- Jonathan, Brandon and Danette answer questions from all of you in our HELP ME section!
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TRANSCRIPT OF THIS PODCAST
Episode #10 (1/11/2008)
In this episode Jonathan and the gang invite Duffy Robbins to come and talk about preparing and
delivering talks to teenagers. You'll enjoy hearing Duffy share the SEVEN SINS OF SPEAKING TO TEENAGERS,
a unique peek into his new book with Doug Fields,
Speaking to Teenagers.
Episode Highlights:
- David R. Smith shares about what kids age 13-29 think of "Christians" and some of the similarities
& differences between believers & unbelievers.
- Duffy makes everyone laugh as he shares the "Seven Sins of Speaking to Teenagers." This hilarious
time with Duffy is sure to help you enhance your ability to communicate God's love to your teens.
- After Jonathan gets on Todd's case for his cell phone going off during the recording, Jonathan's
phone goes off!
- Jonathan and the gang cover several questions from youth workers in our "Help Me" section.
- Jonathan exemplifies one of Duffy's sins by plucking from the "low hanging fruit on the humor tree"
- Tom shares a "Resource Highlight" from our Logistical Crud page that helped his church recently.
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TRANSCRIPT OF THIS PODCAST
Special Movie Review Episode (12/21/2007)
In this episode Jonathan and Todd sidestep the normal formalities and just dedicate the entire
podcast to the movies of 2007. They'll agree on Pirates III, disagree on Transformers,
and banter back and forth about plenty of others.
Episode Highlights:
- Todd and Jonathan do a full review of the third "Pirates" film,
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
- They each share their favorite films of 2007
- They share some of the greatest films that you can actually show at youth group this year!
- They share their favorite Movie Clip
Discussion Starters that we provide for free on our web site
- They share their favorite Christmas films
Episode #9 (12/3/2007)
In this episode Willow Creek's Middle School Ministry
Director, Scott Rubin, joins Jonathan, David and Todd for an informative and funny podcast about youth ministry today.
Scott brings a wealth of experience to the table as a 15 year Willow Creek veteran, managing a fantastic team of paid
staff, a TON of volunteers and running a ministry that puts caring adults alongside middle schoolers, helping them begin
and grow a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ (imagine trying to do this with literally 1,000 kids!). Scott also
teaches at the National Youth Workers Convention each year and is currently authoring the newest upcoming additions to
the YS middle school book series MY FAITH with Mark Oestreicher.
Episode Highlights:
- In the "Youth Culture Window" section, the guys discuss hip hop artist Soulja Boy's hit song "Crank That and
the craze surrounding it as well as its popular "Superman" dance.
- Todd actually brings up the J. Geils Band! (80's reference)
- Scott shares the SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY, wisdom that spills well over into the realm of
high school ministry.
- Jonathan's confesses what he would do to a junior high worker that would put his child in danger!
- They close the episode by answering some great youth ministry questions in the "Help Me" section.
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OF THE TRANSCRIPT
Episode #8 (11/13/2007)
Jonathan, Brandon and Saddleback's Jr. High Ministry Director Kurt Johnston wrestle with the effectiveness of
"programming" in youth ministry today. Join them as they tackle some great questions like...
- Does the word "programming" mean big lights, videos, smoke and a monster truck voice? Or is sitting
around praying also a form of "program?" Kurt proposes a definition for the word "program" helping us take
a closer look at the "stuff we do."
- What is fun? Is a game "eating baby food out of a jar" fun and "small groups" not... or is the inverse true?
- What part of "programming" are people resisting?
- What is the difference between being "event driven" and simply using "program" as a tool?
Join Jonathan, Brandon and Kurt as they try to answer these questions, discuss examples of "programs"
that work and speculate why they are effective.
A QUICK EAVESDROP OF THE SOURCE4YM PODCAST, EPISODE #8
SPECIAL ROAD TRIP PODCAST (10/23/2007)
SPECIAL ROAD TRIP PODCAST Enjoy cameos from quite a few authors and speakers you love as
Jonathan and Brandon take a ROAD TRIP to the 2007 San Diego
Youth Specialties
National Youth Workers Convention. Share the experience of driving south with
Jonathan and Brandon on the beautiful (ha!), and scenic (cough, cough) Interstate 5...
complete with the wonderful smells of Kettleman City (roll up the windows!!!!). After
they drilled through the L.A. smog (yes... even before the fires), they eventually
emerge in the fresh ocean air of San Diego (definitely before the fires!!). Jonathan
and Brandon take you with them as they peruse the hallways of the YS convention,
meeting interesting people and even peeking in on some of the sessions and training,
including a brief snippet of one of Jonathan's
workshops.
Episode #7 (9/8/2007)
In this episode Timber-lee Camp's Chris
Radloff joins Jonathan and Furby as they talk about recruiting, training and managing volunteers.
Chris Radloff is the ministry director over at Timber-lee where he has been managing hundreds of
volunteers each year. Jonathan noticed something different about the volunteers at Timber-lee.
Impressed by their volunteer program, Jonathan asked Chris to share some of the basics he has
learned over the years about volunteer recruiting, training and management.
IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE:
- Chris will share the SEVEN SINS OF MANAGING VOLUNTEERS IN YOUTH MINISTRY
- In the "Youth Culture Window" section, Jonathan discusses media input in the lives of
teenagers compared to adults.
- Furby looks at the most popular resource currently on our website... a resource that
you're not going to wanna miss in our "Resource Highlight" section.
- They close the episode by answering some great youth ministry questions in the
"Help Me" section.
Episode #6 (9/8/2007)
(from left to right) Andy, Les and Jonathan
emerging from the darkened studio
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In this episode Jonathan returns to the studio with youth pastor Andy Matzke, and
author, speaker and youth ministry game guru
Les Christie. Andy is youth pastor at Sacramento area's Sun River Church. Les
chairs the youth ministry department at
William Jessup University and is a member
of YS's THE CORE
training team. In this podcast, Les will be sharing his own SEVEN SINS OF GAME LEADING. In
the "Youth Culture Window" section, Jonathan takes a look at the "family programming" at the
ABC Family channel. Also enjoy a resource highlight as well as the addressing of several youth
ministry questions sent in to ASK THE SOURCE in the "Help Me"
section of the podcast.
Episode #5 (8/19/2007)
SPECIAL SERMON PODCAST
- Jonathan McKee
In this episode we break from the normal format of our podcast to bring you a sermon that
Jonathan recently preached to the congregation at WARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH in Detroit Michigan-a
sermon titled "God's Grace is for Everyone... isn't it?"
(CLICK HERE for more information on Jonathan McKee as a
speaker)
Episode #4 (7/28/2007)
In this episode Jonathan records remotely in Dallas, Texas with author, speaker, urban youth
leader and founder of Urbnet, Fred Lynch.
In the "Youth Culture Window" section, Jonathan and Fred discuss all the "hype" about the rumor
of hip hop music's decline. Then Fred tackles the SEVEN SINS THAT WHITE PEOPLE COMMIT REACHING
KIDS OF COLOR, sharing some keen insight about how NOT TO reach out to kids of all races.
Jonathan and Fred go on to highlight an article about doing BIG events in "small budget"
neighborhoods. They close the episode by answering youth ministry questions in the "Help Me"
section.
Episode #3 (7/8/2007)
From left to right: Lane Palmer,
Jonathan McKee, Greg Stier
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In episode #3 Jonathan records remotely in Colorado with Dare 2 Share author/speaker
Greg Stier and Dare 2 Share's resource director Lane Palmer. They take a look at the
rapid growth of YouTube in the "Youth Culture Window" section, Greg tackles the "Seven
Sins" of evangelism, and they close by answering youth ministry questions in the
"Help Me" section.
Episode #2 (6/11/2007)
Jonathan, Furby and Brandon through
the studio window.
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In episode #2 Jonathan starts out with details about the podcast summer giveaway. Then
they take a look at the porn effect on young girls in the "Youth Culture Window"
section, they tackle the "Seven Sins" of church outreach events, and they answer a
handful of youth ministry questions in the "Help Me" section.
Episode #1 (5/29/2007)
Jonathan, Todd and Detour try their
best "band pose." From left to right:
Adrian, Todd, Jonathan, Morgan, Cain
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Jonathan and Todd interview Detour 180
about worship vs. concerts, "Seven Sins" of weekend retreats, "Youth Culture Window" about
texting, and an outreach "Resource Highlight." In this first episode we recorded it
remotely on a retreat. So forgive the mediocre recording quality and the fact that we're
"newbies" at this. (But we sure had a lot of fun!)
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