Episodes

  • Episode 8. Building Memory Maker Moments

    Episode 8. Building Memory Maker Moments
    Nov 19 2021
    One of the easiest ways to create or maintain momentum in your ministry is to create and leverage "memory maker moments." In this episode, Aaron and Nathan discuss the ins and outs of capturing and winning those moments.
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    31 mins
  • Handling Students and Leaders Who Make Things Difficult

    Handling Students and Leaders Who Make Things Difficult
    Sep 22 2021
    Do you have students and/or adult leaders who are hard to love or make things hard on you in your ministry? We share some helpful tips and ideas for how to love the people in your ministry or organization who are difficult to love.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 6: Re-Engaging Students Who Have Drifted

    Episode 6: Re-Engaging Students Who Have Drifted
    Aug 19 2021
    In this episode, our hosts Aaron and Nathan jump into a conversation around best practices when it comes to building, planning, and executing student ministry events. Aaron and Nathan discuss systems and strategies for re-engaging those students who have gone wayward on you. Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott are your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them!   Produced by Augusta Podcasts
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    33 mins
  • Episode 5: Building Killer Student Ministry Events

    Episode 5: Building Killer Student Ministry Events
    May 17 2021
    In this episode, our hosts Aaron and Nathan jump into a conversation around best practices when it comes to building, planning, and executing student ministry events. Maybe it's time to begin to think about what your ministry might look like post-pandemic. Where do you start? Where's your momentum? How can you begin to lay the groundwork for success when it comes time to loosen restrictions and open up Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott are your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them!   Produced by Augusta Podcasts
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    42 mins
  • Episode 4: Re-Entry into Post-Pandemic Student Ministry

    Episode 4: Re-Entry into Post-Pandemic Student Ministry
    Apr 4 2021
    Maybe it's time to begin to think about what your ministry might look like post-pandemic. Where do you start? Where's your momentum? How can you begin to lay the groundwork for success when it comes time to loosen restrictions and open up? Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott are your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them...   Produced by Augusta Podcasts, LLC
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    31 mins
  • Episode 3: Finding Your Fit

    Episode 3: Finding Your Fit
    Mar 8 2021
    One of the things that a lot of youth pastors and youth leaders struggle with is getting into your right fit in their leadership.  Many think they need to do all of the jobs & responsibilities in student ministry, end then end up doing a lot of things just “okay” and nothing really great. Check out this episode and find your fit! Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott are your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them...   Produced by Augusta Podcasts, LLC
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    30 mins
  • Episode 2: Volunteer Recruitment

    Episode 2: Volunteer Recruitment
    Feb 4 2021
    Meet Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott! They're be your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth group leaders. Listen to sharpen your personal ministry sword or just to hear about some fun and unexpected church experiences! Aaron & Nathan have almost 20 combined years of youth experience between the two of them... In This Episode, we look into how to find and recruit new Volunteers for you Ministry.   Produced by Augusta Podcasts
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    29 mins
  • Episode 1: Goal Setting

    Episode 1: Goal Setting
    Jan 18 2021
    Meet Nathan Folks and Aaron Talbott! They'll be your hosts for "I Didn't Sign up for This" - a podcast from the perspective of church youth leaders.

    As we enter into a new year, it is important to create goals. In this episode we discuss the difference between goals and resolutions. We also discuss some ways to increase your likelihood of achieving your goals.
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    40 mins