# tips & tricks (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tips & tricks. Page: Feed: --- ## How To Build and Keep Momentum During The Summer _2026-06-22 · Embrace the Awkward Podcast_ Summer can either be a season of ministry growth or a season where everything slows to a halt. In Episode 106, Kyle and Mike discuss practical ways youth workers can build and maintain momentum during the summer months. From creating meaningful events and discipleship opportunities to balancing rest, relationships, and ministry, they share what has worked in their own contexts and how to keep… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1192220/episodes/19384066-how-to-build-and-keep-momentum-during-the-summer.mp3) ## Press Start: Building a Video Game Ministry (part 2) _2026-05-06 · Embrace the Awkward Podcast_ Last episode, we opened the door to the world of gaming. This episode, we step into it. If video games are a massive part of student culture, how do we actually use that in ministry? We’re getting practical—sharing how to start, structure, and lead a video game ministry in your context. From creating connection points to building community and discipling students in a digital space, this is all… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1192220/episodes/19028712-press-start-building-a-video-game-ministry-part-2.mp3) ## Video Games Are From The Devil! Maybe... (part 1) _2026-04-16 · Embrace the Awkward Podcast_ Are video games ruining students… or are we missing one of the biggest ministry opportunities right in front of us? In this episode, we dive into the good, the bad, and the complicated world of gaming culture. From screen time concerns to connection, community, and influence, we unpack why video games are such a huge part of students’ lives and why youth workers can’t afford to ignore it. Instead… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1192220/episodes/19028700-video-games-are-from-the-devil-maybe-part-1.mp3) ## AJ is Awesome _2026-02-24 · Embrace the Awkward Podcast_ In this episode, Mike and Kyle are joined by AJ from The Gathering — a young, passionate youth pastor who has some cool things happening in his ministry. AJ shares how he’s intentionally building a youth ministry culture that fosters both authentic worship and real community. From creating environments where students feel safe to engage with God, to building relationships that actually last beyond… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1192220/episodes/18636242-aj-is-awesome.mp3) ## Your Youth Group Night Might Be Wrong _2026-02-10 · Embrace the Awkward Podcast_ Is Wednesday night still king… or is Sunday night (or another night entirely) the better move for youth ministry? In Episode 102, Mike and Kyle jump into one of the most debated topics in youth ministry programming: What night of the week actually works best? From tradition and volunteer availability to student schedules, sports, church culture, and family rhythms — we break down the real pros and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1192220/episodes/18636182-your-youth-group-night-might-be-wrong.mp3) ## We Fired DJ! _2026-02-06 · Embrace the Awkward Podcast_ After more than a year away, Embrace the Awkward is officially back for Season 2. And yes… things look a little different. DJ is out as co-host, Mike is in and we decided the only right way to handle it was to fully embrace the awkward. (No, you will not actually see DJ get fired live… sorry to disappoint). In this relaunch episode, we’re being fully transparent. We talk about where Kyle and DJ… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1192220/episodes/18635893-we-fired-dj.mp3)