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Episodes
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Rerun of 267 - Ellen joins John to discuss the topic of females and pornography (www.rym.org)
1:51 – Intro from Ellen Dykas
4:52 – Is pornography really growing among females?
8:31 – Why is this a growing trend?
11:50 – Why has the church been so slow to address this issue?
15:50 – What have been some unhelpful ways churches have dealt with this?
20:10 – How has the culture fostered the idea of porn being a male only problem?
23:20 – Has the world of pornography changed to make it more appealing to females?
28:22 – Teens and sexting
31:48 – Are men really more visual than women?
35:14 – Body image
40:22 – Heart issues of pornography
47:14 – Three pieces of advice for women struggling
50:20 – Advice to men helping women
53:20 – Helpful resources
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
In this episode, John breaks script from the season 3 theme and asks Rev. John Stone some provoking questions.
Intro
7:03 – Transition to Arizona
11:11 – Format for today
12:07 – Youth Ministry a stepping stone?
18:45 – What bothers you about youth ministry?
27:15 – Family-based youth ministry
32:10 – Frustrations between parents & youth workers
41:15 – Critique towards parents
49:10 – When should youth workers quit?
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
In this episode, Wilson shares his story and advice on transitioning from youth ministry. To navigate the episode, check out the timestamps below:
4:05 – Wilson shares his testimony
8:40 – Wilson talks about his youth group experience
10:38 – When did you consider full-time ministry?
20:28 – Early ministry to teenagers
22:25 – Youth ministry experience
29:40 – What did you love about youth ministry?
34:10 – What do you miss about youth ministry?
37:10 – What do you not miss?
40:11 – Counsel to those in youth ministry with a growing family.
44:20 – Advice on moving on from youth ministry.
51:00 – What other profession(s) would you consider pursuing?
53:20 – Resource recommendation
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
This episode goes in a different direction from our season 3 theme as John talks with Rev. John Trapp about false narratives we believe in ministry. Check out the time-stamps below to navigate the episode:
1:27 - Introduction of John Trapp
6:01 - Two interesting facts about Trapp
9:25 - Explanation of the unique format for this episode
11:15 - People-pleasing
15:02 - Some fruit of people pleasing
16:32 - Personal stewardship
17:35 - The need for people's approval
20:11 - Productivity equals value
26:35 - Ministry is dependent upon our strength
31:03 - Teaching/preaching in our strength
34:38 - The ministry depends on your energy
36:50 - We are the savior of the ministry
40:22 - Numbers and ministry
42:22 - Cool people in ministry
49:20 - The need for praise/affirmation
54:15 - Ministry is a higher calling?
59:40 - Trapp gives advice on transition
1:04:45 - Trapp gives a resource recommendation
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
In this episode, Sara Litten shares her story of life and ministry with John.
1:55 - Intro
3:38 - Sara talks about how she came to know the Lord
7:17 - What type of a student were you in youth ministry?
15:21 - What leadership qualities did others see in you?
18:20 - When did you first consider full-time ministry?
20:30 - How did you realize you weren't called to missions?
23:00 - Sara shares how her perspective on ministry has changed
31:25 - What do you love about youth ministry?
36:54 - Sara shares one funny story from her years in ministry
42:02 - What are some other careers you've considered pursuing?
46:35 - Sara talks about her future in youth ministry
50:40 - Sara talks about being a mother while serving in youth ministry
53:50 - What are some helpful resources?
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
In this episode, John interviews Dr. Justin Holcomb about sexual abuse. To move more easily throughout the episode, please check out the time stamps below.
1:55 – Intro from Justin
6:55 – Defining sexual assault/sexual abuse
13:45 – Justin shares his story
16:45 – What are some signs of abuse?
21:35 – Clarifying some of the signs of abuse
25:10 – What are some of the effects of abuse?
28:15 – Why do the abused feel like it’s their fault?
36:05 – What would an abused person want others to know?
41:15 – How can parents and youth workers help in this area?
48:45 – What are some common mistakes people make when trying to help?
54:15 – How can we prevent sexual abuse from occurring?
1:07:30 – What are some cautions for youth ministry/ministers?
1:11:04 – John shares some ideas to implement in youth ministry.
1:12:20 – Justin explains what happens with the background checks.
1:14:50 – What advice do you have for those who have been abused?
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
In this episode Rev. Cyril Chavis shares his story. Check out the timestamps to move around more easily in this episode:
1:45 - Intro
7:45 - When did you come to know the Lord?
18:40 - How did your parents react to you becoming Presbyterian?
22:50 - When were you first exposed to reformed theology?
29:15 - What were some challenges of becoming Presbyterian?
37:22- What kind of a student were you in church?
44:50 - When did you think about serving in full-time ministry?
48:40 - When did you think about serving in college ministry?
58:20 - How long do you think you'll serve in college ministry?
1:04:30 - What's a helpful resource you'd like to pass along?
Monday Jan 21, 2019
Monday Jan 21, 2019
267 - Ellen joins John to discuss the topic of females and pornography (www.rym.org)
1:51 – Intro from Ellen Dykas
4:52 – Is pornography really growing among females?
8:31 – Why is this a growing trend?
11:50 – Why has the church been so slow to address this issue?
15:50 – What have been some unhelpful ways churches have dealt with this?
20:10 – How has the culture fostered the idea of porn being a male only problem?
23:20 – Has the world of pornography changed to make it more appealing to females?
28:22 – Teens and sexting
31:48 – Are men really more visual than women?
35:14 – Body image
40:22 – Heart issues of pornography
47:14 – Three pieces of advice for women struggling
50:20 – Advice to men helping women
53:20 – Helpful resources
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
7:35 – What was your youth group experience like?
11:44 – What were you like in your youth group?
13:20 – When did you begin considering full-time ministry?
20:20 – How has working behind the scenes changed your perspective on the church?
30:07 – Why do you enjoy youth ministry?
34:14 – What’s one story/trip/inside joke that your youth group loves to tell?
41:56 – What are some other possible career paths you’ve thought about pursuing?
46:08 – What counsel would you give to someone considering a possible change of call?
51:27 – How much longer do you plan to serve in youth ministry?
55:01 – What’s one book/podcast/article recommendation?
For more resources, visit www.rym.org/resources
Friday Jan 11, 2019
Friday Jan 11, 2019
225 - What should I think/how should I feel about God’s sovereignty in election? (www.rym.org)