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Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
No man (or woman, or youthworker) is an island.
For us (Mathew and Steve), this whole podcast idea was born out of our friendship, which began when we met through our local youth network. In the 15 years since Mathew responded to Steve's cheesy flyer invitation to come and pray (as described in Episode 00), we've benefited in incalculable ways from the mutual encouragement and support we've found through our network. We've gone to conferences together, hung out around the campfire, swapped stories for hours on end, and seen each other through some tough times. These are the relationships that have kept us in the game for all these years. We wouldn't have made it this far without each other.
Fifteen years after that first meeting, we still gather every month with our local youth worker tribe to pray for the students in our area.
So it's fitting that episode 54 (which we meant to release in May but never finished) is about networking. We recorded it at the Youth Leader Summit in New Jersey, where we were hanging out and talking youth ministry with some great folks. While attending the Summit, we had the chance to sit down with Wayne Morgan of the National Network of Youth Ministries, and two of the guys from the network he leads (Chris McNaney and Bryan Krauss). We had a great chat about the irreplaceable value of finding brothers and sisters in arms for the youth ministry journey. It's not always easy to find our tribe, and there are always some challenging personalities to overcome (like "Flyer Guy"), but it's worth it. We know from experience.
Is this the final episode of Season 3, or the first episode of Season 4? We aren't really sure, and it doesn't really matter. All that matter is that we are still here. "We" meaning Mathew and Steve, this podcast, and youth workers everywhere. Longevity matters, and having friends in youth ministry is the most important thing to getting there.
EPISODE 54 -- Find Your Tribe
Sunday May 26, 2019
Sunday May 26, 2019
Welcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2!
Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter Z is for ZAWSTER
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!
We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:
https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
Saturday May 25, 2019
Saturday May 25, 2019
Welcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2!
Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter Y is for YOUNG
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!
We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:
https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
Friday May 24, 2019
Friday May 24, 2019
Welcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2!
Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter X is for XENODOCHY
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!
We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:
https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
Welcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2!
Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter W is for WAWA
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!
We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:
https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Welcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2!
Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter V is for VALEDICTORY
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!
We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:
https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Welcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2!
Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter U is for UPTOWN
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!
We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:
https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
Welcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2!
Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter T is for TABANID
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!
We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:
https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
Sunday May 19, 2019
Sunday May 19, 2019
Welcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2!
Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter S is for SCHIZO-GENESIS
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!
We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:
https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/
Saturday May 18, 2019
Saturday May 18, 2019
Welcome to Sherpa Shorts Season 2!
Tired of waiting for summer to actually arrive? No Prob-llama! Steve and Mathew are back with another burst of Sherpa fun. We pulled out our Bermuda shorts, dark socks and Hawaiian shirts just for you!
For 26 straight days, we will race through the alphabet, taking turns choosing a word that begins with the next letter as it relates to youth ministry. Some might be obvious, others obscure -- but neither of us knows what the other one is going to choose next. Expect some surprises and moments of awkward silence. We hope these Sherpa Shorts get you in the mood for summer vacation!
The Letter R is for ROOM
ENTER OUR CONTEST TO STAY WITH US IN TAMPA!
We are giving away a FREE STAY during the National Youth Workers Convention in Tampa November 20-25! We have rented a 20-bed paradise for us and our friends, and we want you to join us! To win a free stay, just listen to each episode for the Secret Word. Compile all 26 Secret Words into the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase. Email the phrase to us, and you'll be entered into a chance to stay for free! We will be offering the rest of the spots at a reasonable price, too! Breakfast and snacks are included, not to mention the luxurious digs and a fascinating company of fellow youth workers!
To enter, send the Super Secret Sherpa Phrase to us by June 15 at youthministrysherpas@gmail.com
To stay with us whether you win or not, reach out to us at that address and we'll send you the information!
You can register for NYWC here:
https://nywc.youthspecialties.com/