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Ekklectic

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Rob & Scott discuss anything and everything Youth Ministry... you name it!

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Episodes

  1. 3.38 - Trouble

    Rob & Scott talk about how to deal with trouble teens.

  2. 3.37 - Pitfalls

    Rob & Scott discuss some pitfalls commonly found in Youth Ministry. (Note: Due to a technical error, all of the audio is coming from Rob's mic causing Scott to sound distant and echoey. Our apologies.)

  3. 3.36 - Evaluating

    Rob & Scott talk about evaluating your Youth Ministry. (Note: Due to a technical error, all of the audio is coming from Rob's mic causing Scott to sound distant and echoey. Our apologies.)

  4. 3.35 - Resourcing Parents

    Rob & Scott discuss Mark Oestreicher's book "A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide To Resourcing Parents".

  5. 3.34 - Small Groups

    Rob & Scott discuss Mark Oestreicher's book "A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide To Leading a Small Group".

  6. 3.33 - Understanding Teenagers

    Rob & Scott discuss Mark Oestreicher's book "A Volunteer Youth Worker's Guide To Understanding Today's Teenagers".

  7. 3.32 - Planning Ahead

    Rob and Scott talk about how and when you should begin planning for your ministry year.

  8. 3.31 - Discipline

    Rob & Scott discuss the when, where and how of discipline in youth ministry.

  9. 3.30 - Refugees

    Rob & Scott talk with Pastor Josh Stines from Hillside Church (Kent, WA) about their unique ministry to African refugees.

  10. 3.29 - Mentoring

    Rob & Scott discuss the importance of the Mentor-Mentee relationship in Youth Ministry.

  11. 3.28 - Procrastination

    Rob & Scott were going to write a description for this episode but never got around to it.

  12. 3.27 - Delayed Gratification

    Rob & Scott talk about saying, "No" to something good so we can say, "YES!" to something great.

  13. 3.26 - Connectedness

    Rob and Scott have a conversation about helping teens to feel connected in Student Ministry.

  14. 3.25 - Policies

    Rob & Scott proudly pontificate the particulars of preference, policy, and procedure.

  15. 3.24 - Event Promotion

    Rob & Scott talk about promoting youth events using graphics and video.

  16. 3.23 - Rob Gets Cured

    Rob and Scott discuss neuroscience, phobias, and the adolescent brain.

  17. 3.22 - Hurting Kids (Part 2)

    Rob & Scott continue their talk about how we can help hurting kids with special guest, Mark Schaufler.

  18. 3.21 - Hurting Kids (Part 1)

    Rob & Scott invite Mark Schaufler into the studio to talk about how we can help hurting kids.

  19. 3.20 - Summer

    Rob & Scott discuss prepping for Summer programming!

  20. 3.19 - Sabbath

    Rob & Scott return after a week off (Did you notice there's no Episode 3.18?) to discuss the importance of Sabbath.

  21. 3.17 - Technology

    Rob & Scott discuss using technology as a tool in Youth Ministry.

  22. 3.16 - Play

    Rob & Scott talk about the importance of PLAY in Youth Ministry.

  23. 3.15 - Modesty

    Rob & Scott discuss Rob's recent interview of Jessica Rey at #NWMC17.

  24. 3.14 - Roller Coaster

    Rob & Scott discuss trusting God through the ups and downs.

  25. 3.13 - #NWMC17

    Rob & Scott are on the road at the Northwest Ministry Conference and share some of the insights learned from youth ministry veteran Rick Bundschuh.

  26. 3.12 - Millennials (Part 4)

    Rob & Scott wrap up their discussion on ministering to Millennials.

  27. 3.11 - Millennials (Part 3)

    Rob & Scott continue the discussion about ministering with Millennials.

  28. 3.10 - Millennials (Part 2)

    Rob and Scott chime in on the great Millennial Ministry debate.

  29. 3.09 - Millennials (Part 1)

    Rob and Scott chime in on the great Millennial Ministry debate.

  30. 3.08 - Tough Issues (Part 2)

    Rob & Scott discuss how to handle the tough issues with teens.

  31. 3.07 - Tough Issues (Part 1)

    To counsel or not to counsel? That is the question Rob & Scott tackle in this episode.

  32. 3.06 - Macro vs. Micro

    Rob & Scott talk about looking at Ministry from both a Macro and Micro viewpoint.

  33. 3.05 - Introverts

    Rob & Scott welcome special guest Eric McConnaughey into the studio to talk about doing Youth Ministry as an introvert!

  34. 3.04 - Influence

    Rob & Scott talk about the influence that parents have in a teen's life!

  35. 3.03 - Communication

    Rob & Scott talk about communication in Youth Ministry!

  36. 3.02 - Games

    Rob & Scott discuss games and what place they have, if any, in Youth Ministry!

  37. 3.01 - Happy New Year

    Rob and Scott talk about New Year Resolutions, changing youth ministry culture and goal setting.

  38. 2.08 - Big vs. Small (Part 4)

    Rob and Scott talk about the distinct advantages and struggles of being a BIG youth ministry.

  39. 2.07 - Big vs. Small (Part 3)

    Rob & Scott discuss the distinct advantages and struggles of being a SMALL youth ministry.

  40. 2.06 - Big vs. Small (Part 2)

    Rob & Scott talk about some of the misconceptions related to BIG vs. small youth ministry.

  41. 2.05 - Big vs. Small (Part 1)

    Rob & Scott discuss the distinct advantages and disadvantages of being a big vs. small youth ministry. Shout to to Mike Yost of Yost's Roast for sponsoring this episode!

  42. 2.04 Volunteerism (Part 3)

    Rob & Scott discuss recruiting tips and pitfalls to avoid.

  43. 2.03 - Volunteerism (Part 2)

    Rob & Scott discuss how to (and how NOT to) recruit volunteers into your youth ministry.

  44. 2.02 - Volunteerism

    Rob & Scott talk election results (sort of) and discuss the need for volunteers in youth ministry.

  45. 2.01 - New and Improved

    The Ekklectic podcast is rebooted with a specific focus on Youth Culture & Youth Ministry. Rob Brower welcomes new co-host, Scott Davis.

  46. Episode 24

    Rob and special guest Rodney Soto of Soto Coaching wrap up June's topic of Health and Wellness!

  47. Episode 23

    Rob and special guest, Rodney Soto of Soto Coaching, continue to discuss June's topic of Health and Wellness.

  48. Episode 22

    Rob Brower and special guest Rodney Soto of Soto Coaching continue discussing June's topic of Health & Wellness.

  49. Episode 21

    June is Health and Wellness month! Rob interviews special guest Rodney Soto from Soto Coaching as they discuss all things Health & Wellness.

  50. Episode XX

    Rob and Ryan discus New Year's Resolutions, look back on previous episodes and make a bet.

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Rob & Scott discuss anything and everything Youth Ministry... you name it!

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