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The PYP

by chris holland

The PYP(Practical Youth Pastor) is a place where real world youth leaders can get anecdotes and answers to the how to's of youth ministry.

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Episodes

  1. The Restart

    In this first episode back since our last recording 2 years ago, Chris and Steve chat about life and ministry in no particular order. THey've seen a bit more life since the last episode and they can't wait to share what the Lord has done in their lives and ministries since then.

  2. Church Hurt. Jesus didn't Molest me!

    Chris and Steve are back again for the second part of our church hurt series. This time we're talking about how to prepare your youth to be hurt by others and how to train them to to be peace makers.

  3. Church Hurt

    Chris and Steve talk through what Church Hurt is and what it isn't with special guest Ian.

  4. Sheep Migration Bonus episode

    Chris and Steve are joined by CFC Youth Ian to answer a listeners question about kids who leave your church.

  5. The Sheep Migration 2

    Chris and Steve are back continuing their discussion about youth who hop from youth group to youth group and never really commit to one church family.

  6. The Sheep Migration

    In this episode Chris and Steve talk about how to deal with youth who migrate from church to church.

  7. Tis the Season! or is it?

    Chris and Steve are discussing with Jordan and Joel if its important to teach on a liturgical calendar.

  8. I love hot youth pastors???

    Today Chris and Steve/Scott are joined by family pastor Joel Smith and MS director Jordan Lear to talk about the recent news article about a local youth pastor who gave out stickers to his youth which said "I love hot youth pastors". We comment and critique the situation.

  9. 18.4 Bonus with Pastor Dave, Working with Christian Private schools

    In this bonus episode Chris and Steve dig deeper in to Dave Jorg's ministry, story and insights into partnering with local christian private schools to get insights and provide help to teachers for ministering to youth.

  10. 18.3 When & How to Hand off to a specialist

    In this episode we talk about when to know when you're out of your depth and how to find a specialist to recommend to your youth parents.

  11. 18.2 How to walk through the process

    Chris and Steve are joined again by Dave to go little deeper into the how to's in a counseling situation with a kid and parents.

  12. 18.1 Counseling and when to hand them off

    In this episode Chris and Steve are joined by youth pastor David Jorg to talk about what you do when a kid needs deeper counseling. How do you initiate the process and what to do if you realize you are out of your depth.

  13. 17.3 What do you do If your job is on the line?

    Chris and Steve are back closing out the final episode of series 17 with some brief words on what to do if you see the exit sign drawing near and sense your need to leave your church.

  14. 17.2 How to deal with friction with your boss or coworker at church

    Chris and Steve are back for episode 2 to talk about practical ways to talk about your issues with another staff person.

  15. 17.1 Can't we all get along?

    Chris and Steve are back talking about what you do if someone starts moving into your lane at the church.

  16. PK's? How to work with Preachers kids!

    Chris and Steve are back in the studio to talk about how to minister to Preachers/staff kids. If you want us to talk about a particular topic shoot us an email at [email protected]

  17. Youth Apologetics w/Jeremy Smith

    In this final episode we hit Jeremy with some final questions and get to know him better. Find Jeremy at RETHINK315.com

  18. Youth Apologetics w/Jeremy Smith #2

    Chris and Steve are back with Jeremy Smith to discuss integrating Apologetics into our youth programs in an effective way. Look up Jeremy at RETHINK315.com

  19. Youth Apologetics w/Jeremy Smith

    Today Chris and Steve will be joined by Jeremy Smith. Jeremy is a communicator and assimilator of everything Apologetic. He is the founder and director of Rethink315. His ministry connects youth groups, families, churches etc.. to effective tools for Gospel ministry in the area of apologetics....

  20. Bonus x2 with Adam Coppock

    Chris and Steve are back with another bonus episode with Adam Coppock.

  21. Bonus episode with Adam Coppock

    Chris and Steve are back with a bonus episode with Adam Coppock.

  22. What's your story with Adam Coppock

    Chris and Steve are back with Adam Coppock.

  23. What do you do with Adam Coppock

    Chris and Steve are back for a new season of the PYP! We're joined with special guest Reverend Adam Coppock who has over 10 years of youth ministry experience.

  24. What I wish parents DID after they drop their kid off at youth group.

    Final episode for 2021!! Chris and Steve discuss in their final episode of 2021 what makes a great parent volunteer and how to assimilate them to the team.

  25. What I wish parents knew before they dropped off their kid.

    Chris and Steve are back for their final episode in 2021. THey are discussing what they wish a parent knew or realized before they decided to drop off their kid to youth group.

  26. How to Work w/Young Life

    Chris & Steve are joined again by Young Life pastor Cody Bell to discuss what is Younglife and how can churches partner with them in a healthy way.

  27. What is Young Life? w/Cody Bell

    Chris & Steve are joined by Young Life pastor Cody Bell to discuss what is Younglife and how can churches partner with them in a healthy way.

  28. Church Food

    This episode dives in to the question of how to do food for your youth group.

  29. Practical Pain Points

    Chris and Steve are joined by Dr/Rev John Miller. John has 53 years of ministry experience and a wealth of knowledge to offer the next generation of youth pastors. We're continuing our discussion on the presence in the midst of pain. This episode we talk through practical ways to keep from being...

  30. Engaging the Pain

    Chris and Steve talk about how to engage a kids and family in their pain.

  31. Presence in Pain

    Chris and Steve discuss the sober topic of Pain. How to be present in your youth's pain. This episode unearths some of the major points of pain in a kids life that a youth pastor may face.

  32. Sex topics in Small groups

    Chris and Steve handle how to talk about sex topics in your small groups.

  33. Sexual topics in One on One's

    Chris and Steve are back discussing the topic of how to address sexual topics in your one on one's.

  34. Talk About Sex

    Chris and Steve jump into the conversation about sex. How do you handle and engage kids struggling or embracing various sexual orientations and struggles? While this is not an exhaustive discussion covering every topic, it is a general discussion on how to engage Kids and parents and point them...

  35. Interns w/Steve

    Chris and Steve are back again recapping the idea/need for interns

  36. The big Idea with interns

    Chris and Lindsey discuss the ins and outs of hiring, training, and setting expectations for interns.

  37. Girl Interns

    Chris is back with the CFC girl interns to discuss the in's and outs of summer interning.

  38. Guy Interns & Intro

    Chris is back, without the beloved Steve, with some of his summer interns to talk about the essentials of interning in a youth ministry summer program. We discuss what the job is, how to gauge success, how to make the most of the experience, and How to get your church on board with an intern...

  39. Practical practices for sports

    Chris and Steve are back finishing our series on sports and youth.

  40. Sports: Balance in Church and sports

    Chris and Steve are back again with special guests Kyle and Alex to continue the discussion on how sports and church can coexist.

  41. Sports Intro

    Chris and Steve discuss the pros and cons of youth in sports. Are they a good or bad thing? and How to engage kids who are neck deep in sports.

  42. Books, Friends, etc...

    Chris and Steve are back with special guest John stone to discuss the most impactful books and resources in our lives and ministries.

  43. Discipleship

    Chris and Steve talk about how important it is for youth pastors to have someone in their lives that can disciple them.

  44. Seminary

    Chris and Steve talk about the value and need of seminary in the career of a youth pastor.

  45. Conferences

    Chris and Steve are back discussing the value and or distraction of conferences.

  46. Creepers & PDA

    Chris and Steve talk about how to monitor and manage creepers and PDA.

  47. Takes Self to seriously Kid

    Chris and Steve talk about kids you take themselves too seriously.

  48. Self Centered Kids

    Chris and Steve discuss how to address self centered kids.

  49. Disruptive Kids

    Chris and Steve discuss practical ways to reign in and refocus disruptive kids.

  50. Quiet Times

    Back with Chris, Steve, and Friends talking about how important is it for youth pastors to have a personal quiet time with Jesus.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The PYP(Practical Youth Pastor) is a place where real world youth leaders can get anecdotes and answers to the how to's of youth ministry.

HOSTED BY

chris holland

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The PYP(Practical Youth Pastor) is a place where real world youth leaders can get anecdotes and answers to the how to's of youth ministry.

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