Skip to main content
Kinda Interesting: Thoughts on Youth Ministry

Kinda Interesting: Thoughts on Youth Ministry

By Matthew McNutt

My oldest son, a high school senior, told me the other day, "Hey dad, low key, I don't want this to go to your head, but your lesson today was actually kinda interesting." After nineteen years of being a youth pastor, I've finally arrived. This podcast is about the lessons I've learned and my favorite resources.
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

003 | Resuming In-Person Ministry

Kinda Interesting: Thoughts on Youth MinistryAug 24, 2020

00:00
14:08
009 | Five Thoughts on Pursuing Change

009 | Five Thoughts on Pursuing Change

Change! Often needed, always challenging! In this episode, I share five thoughts that have guided me as I have led change over the last two decades in student ministry.

Jul 12, 202115:12
008 | Five Keys to Writing for DYM

008 | Five Keys to Writing for DYM

Lately I've been getting a lot of questions about writing for Download Youth Ministry and getting published with them. This episode explores five key ideas that shape my process.

Apr 21, 202114:56
007 | Dangers of Self Deprecating

007 | Dangers of Self Deprecating

Whether you're speaking, communicating vision, or describing your processes, self deprecating can be a dangerous habit to have.

Feb 12, 202110:34
006 | Three Thoughts on Planning Events
Oct 07, 202013:16
005 | Helping Volunteers Win
Sep 23, 202014:06
004 | Seven Year Teaching Plan
Sep 08, 202016:09
003 | Resuming In-Person Ministry

003 | Resuming In-Person Ministry

COVID challenges continue! In this episode I talk about which aspects of our student ministry are moving back to in-person, what we're doing online, and the thought process behind each. Resources discussed can be found at:

Socially Distant Games: www.DownloadYouthMinistry.com

Aug 24, 202014:08
002 | Youth Ministry During Quarantine
Apr 28, 202014:37
001 | Finding Volunteers
Mar 13, 202012:12