Episode 90 – We All Get Criticized

on November 7th, 2008

Doug Fields, Matt McGill and Josh Griffin are back in action on the show.  After a little pre-show pep talk they dive into responding to criticism, volunteers involvement in adult small groups, what does the podcast crew do when they aren’t filming the show, giving up your xbox, finding the right small group leaders, dealing with over reative parents, and controlling requests for your time.  It’s a lot, but we had a lot to make up for after last week.

Win Dinner with the Podcast Crew

on October 27th, 2008

Have you ever wanted to sit down and enjoy a meal with the entire podcast crew?  Well here’s your chance.  Sign up for the National Youth Ministry Conference using the Promo Code: SYMPodcast and you will be entered to win a dinner out with Doug, Matt, Jana and Josh.  This offer expires Oct 31, so register now.  And even if you don’t win the dinner, you will still receive a $75 gift card to be used at the conference bookstore.  See you there!

Episode 89 – I’m Trying to Focus

on October 25th, 2008

Doug, Jana, and Josh kick off the show with the finalists for the new intro contest and pick a winner before Matt can show up. When they to questions they talk about managing time and expectations, a special National Youth Ministry Contest for podcast listeners, teaching the same message to students and adults, getting your ministry exposure in your church, and small group leaders attending an adult small group.

Episode 7

on October 24th, 2008

Doug and Cathy Fields once again sit down to answer you your questions.  They tackle spouses going back to work, vacation, ministry involvement when you have young kids, the expense of having students over to your house, and how to help your wife after a miscarriage.

Episode 6

on October 21st, 2008

Once again Doug and Cathy Fields bring you solid advice about marriage, family, and ministry even though Cathy is trying to figure out if she should wear and eye patch.  They do manage to cover your emails about bringing kids to conferences, Cathy’s veto power over Doug’s calendar, doing what the senior pastor asks, new babies, and burning the candle at both ends.