http://www.dsj.org/podcastfeedyouth DSJ en-us DSJ.org 2012 DSJ Homilies DSJ Youth Ministry This podcast is geared towards volunteers in youth ministry who have a passion to serve young people and want to get better at the role they play in their church and ministry. Join our team as they discuss pertinent youth ministry questions and topics in hopes of providing some useful information. And email us your questions at ympodcast@dsj.org This podcast is geared towards volunteers in youth ministry who have a passion to serve young people and want to get better at the role they play in their church and ministry. Join our team as they discuss pertinent youth ministry questions and topics in hopes of providing some useful information. And email us your questions at ympodcast@dsj.org Office of Communications communications@dsj.org DSJ How do we engage parents effectively in youth ministry that is worth their time? Plus, sprinkling rites, the weather, and coin wars! Send in your comments and questions at ympodcast@dsj.org How do we engage parents effectively in youth ministry that is worth their time? Plus, sprinkling rites, the weather, and coin wars! Send in your comments and questions at ympodcast@dsj.org http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-22-engaging-parents-in-youth-ministry Wed, 09 May 2012 20:17:08 +0000 00:33:38 DSJ After a few week delay, we're back in full force as we discuss what you do when your youth ministry leader leaves, fun fundraising ideas, cool confirmation songs, and the weather report as usual. After a few week delay, we're back in full force as we discuss what you do when your youth ministry leader leaves, fun fundraising ideas, cool confirmation songs, and the weather report as usual. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-21-i-have-a-new-youth-ministry-leader Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:18:18 +0000 00:31:51 DSJ In this episode, hear the podcast team talk about how we keep our energy high in youth ministry and how we help teens live out their faith outside of church. Also, hear a story as to why leaders are involved in youth ministry. As always, send us your questions and comments to ympodcast@dsj.org In this episode, hear the podcast team talk about how we keep our energy high in youth ministry and how we help teens live out their faith outside of church. Also, hear a story as to why leaders are involved in youth ministry. As always, send us your questions and comments to ympodcast@dsj.org http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-20-what-to-do-when-your-energy-for-youth-ministry-is-low Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:45:02 +0000 00:30:38 DSJ While Deepu yells out our email address throughout the podcast (ympodcast@dsj.org), we talk about how to get teens excited about attending a required retreat. We also talk about why we do ministry. Why do you do ministry? Email us your thoughts and questions. While Deepu yells out our email address throughout the podcast (ympodcast@dsj.org), we talk about how to get teens excited about attending a required retreat. We also talk about why we do ministry. Why do you do ministry? Email us your thoughts and questions. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-19-getting-youth-to-attend-retreats-and-the-why-of-ministry Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:56:41 +0000 00:35:48 DSJ Lindsey is back and healthy! And we talk about relating with teens who we have nothing in common with, plus dealing with rowdy 7th grade boys in small groups. We also give away a prize to one of our podcast listeners! Lindsey is back and healthy! And we talk about relating with teens who we have nothing in common with, plus dealing with rowdy 7th grade boys in small groups. We also give away a prize to one of our podcast listeners! http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-18-dealing-with-7th-grade-boys Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:52:15 +0000 00:32:41 DSJ Lindsey is sick, so it's just the boys on this episode, and you can tell! Talking about the Nicki Minaj performance at the 54th Grammy Awards and how we can turn this into a youth ministry conversation. Send in your questions to ympodcast@dsj.org. Lindsey is sick, so it's just the boys on this episode, and you can tell! Talking about the Nicki Minaj performance at the 54th Grammy Awards and how we can turn this into a youth ministry conversation. Send in your questions to ympodcast@dsj.org. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-17-nicki-minaj-music-and-youth-ministry Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:09:42 +0000 00:29:56 DSJ The podcast team discusses what to do when a teen is a little too clingy and needy. The podcast team discusses what to do when a teen is a little too clingy and needy. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-16-dealing-with-clingy-teens Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:02:01 +0000 00:30:31 DSJ The podcast team starts off this episode talking about the viral Jesus and religion video that's going around on the internet, followed by a conversation on balancing fun stuff and faith essentials in our ministry. The podcast team starts off this episode talking about the viral Jesus and religion video that's going around on the internet, followed by a conversation on balancing fun stuff and faith essentials in our ministry. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-15-viral-jesus-video-fun-stuff-vs-faith-essentials Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:08:44 +0000 00:32:09 DSJ The Podcast Team rings in the New Year discussing how we handle teens who are in serious need of pastoral care, including dealing with suicide, abuse, and cutting. The team also chimes in about their views on New Year's resolutions. The Podcast Team rings in the New Year discussing how we handle teens who are in serious need of pastoral care, including dealing with suicide, abuse, and cutting. The team also chimes in about their views on New Year's resolutions. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-14-pastoral-care-issues-with-teens Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:28:19 +0000 00:29:17 DSJ Our podcast team discusses the difficult question of what you do as a volunteer when you have concerns about your youth ministry coordinator's leadership style, or you just don't like your youth ministry coordinator. Our podcast team discusses the difficult question of what you do as a volunteer when you have concerns about your youth ministry coordinator's leadership style, or you just don't like your youth ministry coordinator. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-13-when-you-dont-like-your-ym-coordinator Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:07:54 +0000 00:29:31 DSJ The podcast team interviews Elaine Menardi, a youth ministry veteran from the Diocese of Reno, Nevada. Elaine shares with us the true meaning of discipleship and her passion for social justice. The podcast team interviews Elaine Menardi, a youth ministry veteran from the Diocese of Reno, Nevada. Elaine shares with us the true meaning of discipleship and her passion for social justice. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-12-an-interview-with-elaine-menardi-at-the-faith-formation-confe Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:57:59 +0000 00:29:11 DSJ The podcast team interviews Lisa Hendey, a social media guru and a popular speaker and writer. Listen as we talk social media, new evangelization, and partnering with parents in ministry. The podcast team interviews Lisa Hendey, a social media guru and a popular speaker and writer. Listen as we talk social media, new evangelization, and partnering with parents in ministry. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-11-an-interview-with-lisa-hendey-at-the-faith-formation-conferen Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:55:27 +0000 00:30:15 DSJ Youth are curious and want to know where you stand on a certain issue or topic. There are times when we disagree with the churches teaching on that topic. When a youth asks you about it, how do you respond? Also, best foods to prepare for youth ministry that is not pizza. Youth are curious and want to know where you stand on a certain issue or topic. There are times when we disagree with the churches teaching on that topic. When a youth asks you about it, how do you respond? Also, best foods to prepare for youth ministry that is not pizza. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-10-when-you-disagree-with-what-the-church-teaches Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:46:41 +0000 00:31:22 DSJ In this episode, we share ideas on how to collaborate with other ministries to make comprehensive youth ministry a reality in the parish, as well as how we get creative and come up with new ideas. In this episode, we share ideas on how to collaborate with other ministries to make comprehensive youth ministry a reality in the parish, as well as how we get creative and come up with new ideas. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-9-strategies-to-collaborate-with-other-ministries-being-creative Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:49:01 +0000 00:32:00 DSJ Listen to the team discuss how to help volunteers grow, dealing with conflict with volunteers, and possibly "firing" volunteers. And, how do we attract youth into our ministries! Listen to the team discuss how to help volunteers grow, dealing with conflict with volunteers, and possibly "firing" volunteers. And, how do we attract youth into our ministries! http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-8-growing-volunteers-conflict-and-attracting-youth-to-ministry Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:48:56 +0000 00:30:19 DSJ Ever feel intimidated around the parents of the youth you serve? You're not alone. Talking about strategies to work with parents. Also, how do we feed our faith at the same time that we serve in ministry. Ever feel intimidated around the parents of the youth you serve? You're not alone. Talking about strategies to work with parents. Also, how do we feed our faith at the same time that we serve in ministry. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-7-shy-around-parents-feeding-my-faith Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:32:36 +0000 00:30:15 DSJ Talking about how we keep young people engaged in youth ministry considering the ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) nature of teenagers. Also, effectively using technology in ministry. Talking about how we keep young people engaged in youth ministry considering the ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) nature of teenagers. Also, effectively using technology in ministry. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-6-add-nature-of-teenagers-and-using-technology-in-ministry Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:12:07 +0000 00:32:08 DSJ Discussing the release of the New English Roman Missal this advent and how we in youth ministry can involve young people in this momentous occasion in our Church. Also, discovering the balance between fun and seriousness in youth ministry. Discussing the release of the New English Roman Missal this advent and how we in youth ministry can involve young people in this momentous occasion in our Church. Also, discovering the balance between fun and seriousness in youth ministry. http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/episode-5-the-new-roman-missal Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:53:27 +0000 00:32:17 DSJ Episode #4: Qualities for TeenVolunteers (August 22, 2011) Episode #4: Qualities for TeenVolunteers (August 22, 2011) http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/qualities-for-teen-volunteers Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:08:00 +0000 00:29:50 DSJ Episode #3: Ethnic Diversity in Youth Ministry (August 4, 2011) Episode #3: Ethnic Diversity in Youth Ministry (August 4, 2011) http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/ethnic-diversity-in-youth-ministry Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:27:46 +0000 30:52 DSJ Episode #1: How to get involved (July 7, 2011) Episode #1: How to get involved (July 7, 2011) http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/how-to-get-involved Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:16:39 +0000 30:00 DSJ Episode #2: Qualities of a Volunteer, Multi-parish Events (July 25, 2011) Episode #2: Qualities of a Volunteer, Multi-parish Events (July 25, 2011) http://dsj.org/about-us/contact-us/podcast/qualities-of-a-volunteer Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:43:36 +0000 30:20