EPISODE 20 (Josh Griffin)

On today’s episode we’re interviewing Josh Griffin. Josh is one of the leading voices in youth ministry today with over 20 years experience in the trenches. He is a youth pastor, author, speaker, and co-founder of Download Youth Ministry.

VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:

https://www.htdt.org/podcast/joshgriffin

WHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?

1:45 – Introduction of Josh

2:03 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (David Grant)

2:40 – How we connected with Josh

3:20 – Youth Leader Summit background

5:50 – Stay in youth ministry for the long haul

6:25 – Josh’s background

9:25 – What’s the “pathway” to becoming a great guest speaker?

10:00 – Ministry isn’t always “roses”

12:12 – Josh leaves Saddleback Church

14:26 – Beginnings of Download Youth Ministry

15:38 – Youth Ministry as a legit “profession”

18:20 – DYM acquires YS

21:50 – The entrepreneurial side of youth ministry

25:48 – National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training

30:51 – What’s up with DYM100?

33:09 – Will Josh ever go back to serving as a Youth Pastor?

37:47 – Download Youth Ministry podcast

38:53 – Lightning Round

49:03 – Final thoughts from Josh’s interview

50:28 - Credits

HOW TO CONNECT:

www.downloadyouthministry.com

More Than Dodgeball – YouTube Channel

Josh N Doug – Facebook

YOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:

www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.com

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