Episodes
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
In this episode of the Third Thursday podcast, Ben is joined by special guests Alex Hickinbotham from Yellowstone Alliance Adventures and Zach Zirbel from Dickey Lake Bible Camp. Together, they explore the unique strengths of camp ministry, including its ability to engage students and provide focused discipleship, while also discussing the limitations. Discover how camp ministry and church ministries can complement each other for greater Kingdom impact and learn practical steps youth workers can take to leverage their partnerships with camp ministries.
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If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email ctweedy@rmdcma.com.
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Let's face it, you probably didn't imagine hours of administration, policies, and procedures when you signed up to do youth ministry. I mean, we have verbally communicated expectations and our practices, that's enough... right? Join Ben and Harry as they share the 90/10 principle and how important it is that when we communicate and create clear policies and procedures, we will build trust with leaders and parents.
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If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email ctweedy@rmdcma.com.
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Yep, summer is going by already, but we have more fun ahead! How do we find the right balance between fun and serious? When does summer youth ministry begin? What might it look like? How do we look beyond summer and develop yearly rhythms and activities throughout the year? Join Ben and Harry as they share some of their ministry experience and top activities for youth ministry.
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If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email ctweedy@rmdcma.com.
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Ben and Harry have two special guests this month! RMD Assistant Superintendent Chris Tweedy and C&MA National Co-Youth Director Charles Amoh join in to talk about next summer's LIFE Conference. Everything from what is the LIFE Conference to big details, initial pro tips, and how the RMD is helping individuals go is discussed.
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If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email ctweedy@rmdcma.com.
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Ben and Harry start the episode with guest speaker, Julie Hunter, chat through what family ministries look like in her context in Helena, MT, and then work their way through the "What Now?" of youth graduation season.
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If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email ctweedy@rmdcma.com.
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Ben and Harry recap the Youth Leader Weekend at YAA. They share laughs, Uno stories, and how important it is to help your church live on Deuteronomy 6.
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If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email ctweedy@rmdcma.com.
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Ben and Harry chat through some of the numerous types of curricula to choose from. There are subscription-based curriculums, shorter series that run 4-8 weeks or longer, video series, and more! They share some pros & cons of each, how to discern and choose with wisdom, and then give some points for how to develop one yourself for your youth ministry!
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If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email ctweedy@rmdcma.com.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Special guest, Ken Castor, joins Harry and Ben in a round of get-to-know-you and talking about the upcoming Youth Leader Weekend. Plus a bonus quick round of 3 areas to help youth grow to hold us over until then!
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If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email ctweedy@rmdcma.com.
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Harry and Ben chat about the Third Thursday vision for 22024 with special guest, Chris Tweedy.
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If you've got questions or want access to more resources, email ctweedy@rmdcma.com.
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
How do we navigate the turbulent waters of meaningful conversation around volitle topics? Ben and Harry tackle this question and hope to offer some encouragement and guidance on how to have difficult conversations like Jesus did.
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