Pop Culture & Youth Ministry: What it is and what it means

April 10th, 2020. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we take a look at Tiger King and if he is being dethroned, we check out a new revolutionary streaming app called Quibi, and then we talk about what the kids are watching these days that they are hanging around the house so much more. All this and so much more on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comGuest Host:Sam Crandall: @samcrann_Connect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

On an all new What It Is What It Means we are coming to you LIVE from Room 9 in the Tampa Convention Center at National Youth Workers Convention. Which chicken sandwich does God love most? Are we experiencing The Last Temptation of Crist? And I’m glad that Kanye loves Jesus, but does Jesus even like his album. All this on an all new What It Is, What It Means!Sponsors:Give CentralGivecentral.orgJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhYouth Pastor Diethttps://www.youthpastordiet.comCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeanspodcastEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

May 1st, 2019. In this all new episode of What It Is What It Means We went to the movies and saw Avengers: Endgame. What did we think? Was it good? Worth it? Great hype? Listen to our podcast with some of our most trusted Movie Review Guests. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgYouth Leader Summithttp://www.hcbible.org/youth-leaders-summitJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhNational Day of Volunteer Training-Sept. 21st, 2019https://trainmyvolunteers.com/Youth Pastor Diethttps://www.youthpastordiet.com/userCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeanspodcastEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

In this all new episode of What It Is What It Means We gather the sharpest in youth ministry and comic book minds to talk through all you need to know going into the latest and FINAL movie in the Marvel Phase Three. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgYouth Leader Summithttp://www.hcbible.org/youth-leaders-summitJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhNational Day of Volunteer Training-Sept. 21st, 2019https://trainmyvolunteers.com/Youth Pastor Diethttps://www.youthpastordiet.com/userCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeanspodcastEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

April 7th, 2019. In this all new episode of What It Is What It Means there is a boy band that has been around for a while, but they are taking America by STORM. Get to know BTS before your students do. Have you checked out the explosive growing Instagram account "PreachersNSneakers"? Many people love it, but not everyone. Here's why. And are you hip on all the lit sayings? See what they are. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgYouth Leader Summithttp://www.hcbible.org/youth-leaders-summitJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhNational Day of Volunteer Training-Sept. 21st, 2019https://trainmyvolunteers.com/Youth Pastor Diethttps://www.youthpastordiet.com/userCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeanspodcastEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.comBTShttps://www.facebook.com/bangtan.official/PreachersNSneakershttps://www.instagram.com/preachersnsneakers/

Mar. 9th, 2019. In this all new episode of What It Is What It Means take a look at two different apps that are making waves among students. Mostly fun, but things to be aware of as well. And then we sit down with an expert. We talk about the next video game sweeping our students lives. It's called Apex and we tell you what you need to know about it. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhNational Day of Volunteer Training-Sept. 21st, 2019https://trainmyvolunteers.com/Youth Pastor Diethttps://www.youthpastordiet.com/userCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeanspodcastEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.comTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.comVolocohttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voloco/id1052970183?mt=8Rob Fernandezemail: robf@marinerssouthcounty.org insta: rob.fernandez_xbox live: JangoFett711

Feb. 23rd, 2019. In this all new episode of What It Is What It Means we empty out the email bag, our DMs, and address lots of listener questions. In addition we look at the Oscars this weekend, why students are walking away from Social Media, and what it means to Tidy Up and Spark Joy. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhNational Day of Volunteer Training-Sept. 21st, 2019https://trainmyvolunteers.com/Youth Pastor Diethttps://www.youthpastordiet.com/userCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeanspodcastEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

Jan. 25th, 2019. In this all new episode of What It Is What It Means we look back at how Jeff & Shara got involved in youth ministry and some of the defining moments of their ministry career. We reflect on what God has done through us on the eve of our FIRST Birthday of What It Is What It Means. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhYC Weekendhttps://www.ycweekend.com/Mariners South Countyhttps://marinerssouthcounty.orgYouth Pastor Diethttps://www.youthpastordiet.com/userCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeanspodcastEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

Jan. 17th, 2019. In this all new episode of What It Is What It Means we look at things that have hit the pop waves in the past week. There are famous eggs, 10 year challenges, a bizarre show called "The Masked Singer", and a way to become a secret spy. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhYC Weekendhttps://www.ycweekend.com/The Masked Singerhttps://www.fox.com/the-masked-singer/Listening Modehttps://www.howtogeek.com/358586/how-to-use-live-listen-with-apples-airpods/Youth Pastor Diethttps://www.youthpastordiet.com/userCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeanspodcastEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

January 10th, 2019. In this all new episode of What It Is What It Means we kick off the new year with what is happening all over the Pop Culture Waves. Including Netflix shows, some STUNNING information about Fortnite, and inventions that we never knew we needed until this very moment. All this and an update on DYMU and the Youth Pastor Diet. Check out Jeff and Shara soon, cause there will be less of them! All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhNetflixhttps://netflix.comFortnite Statshttps://www.cnn.com/2018/12/31/tech/ninja-fortnite-stream/index.htmlDepression and Social Media Statshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/jan/04/depression-in-girls-linked-to-higher-use-of-social-mediaCES Conventionhttps://www.ces.tech/Check out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeanspodcastEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

Dec. 12th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means Jeff got invited to teach at The Joshua Wilderness Institute, as a part of Hume Lake Camps. We spent the time sitting down with "gap year" students who range in age of 18-25 and ask them what it is like to focus their year on God and get away from essentially ALL Pop Culture. Is it a good thing, difficult, and what did they learn? All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhJoshua Wilderness Institutehttps://hume.org/joshua/home/Hume Lakehttps://hume.org/Check out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

Nov. 29th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we kick off Christmas with our FAVORITE Christmas films. What are yours? We'd love to hear about them. Also what are the worst ones? We know they are out there. Also, we are looking into what life was like for a Middle Schooler without social media 10 years ago! Finally, we lost a comic book and pop culture legend in Stan Lee. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhWait Till 8th-Cell Phone Pledgehttps://www.waituntil8th.org/blog/2018/11/12/middle-school-misfortunes-then-and-now-one-teachers-take?fbclid=IwAR1FQmk0WWLoXDJxYDx13Diq2NKQgICwYioDzpR8z62FVGMEmEmEcU4KawYRest in Peace Stan Leehttps://www.cnn.com/2014/05/28/us/stan-lee-fast-facts/index.htmlCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

Oct. 31st, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we catch up on some of the things that were happening in the Pop Culture World while we were traveling the world. Some we have even talked about before and were very right about. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhWow Airlineshttps://wowair.us/To Shake The Sleeping Selfhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/557260/to-shake-the-sleeping-self-by-jedidiah-jenkins/9781524761387/Eighth Gradehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7014006/Check out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

Oct. 8th 18th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Walt Mueller to our program. He brings years of wisdom and experience in the area of Culture and how that impacts our ministry and what we can do about it. It was an amazing night to spend with this giant in ministry. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgJoin DYMU today! Jeff and his church are doing the same thing!https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/gj9ddTWhAuggie Mueller and Mueller Custom Vinylmuellercustomdecal.comCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

Sept. 26th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we are looking at all things ladies and celebrate what they mean in the world of pop culture. Marvel dropped a new trailer in the world of Captain Marvel and Lauren Daigle gave us NEW MUSIC! All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgCaptain Marvel Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1BCujX3pw8Lauren Daiglehttps://laurendaigle.comCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

Sept. 18th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we are looking at a band that has been near and dear to our hearts for so long and now others are starting to take notice as well. We hope you enjoy Johnnyswim in all their glory! What is going on with E-Cigs and Vaping? We can't get away from it in our ministry. And finally, Fall time also means Fall TV is launching. Your students love TV. See what they are tuning in for. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgAuggie Mueller and Mueller Custom Vinylmuellercustomdecal.comCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comConnect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

Aug 29th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we are looking at what we and students are watching on Netflix and other streaming services.! We answer some listener emails and kicking off a giveaway. And if no one has wished you one yet, Happy Back To School Season! All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comJeff was on the DYM Podcast!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-338-the-man-who-saved-camp/id467411244?i=1000417446105&mt=2Connect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

Episode 17: Post Malone, Internet Suicide Challenges, and Protecting Yourself in MinistryAug 9th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we are BACK! After a long summer we are jumping back into the world of pop culture with listener emails, one of the newest music sensations Post Malone, dangerous internet suicide challenges, and what to do in the midst of the church being a part of sexual allegations. We have missed you. We hope the feelings are mutual. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Jeff was on the DYM Podcast!https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-338-the-man-who-saved-camp/id467411244?i=1000417446105&mt=2Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comPost Malone:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_MaloneInternet Suicide Challenges:https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewrossow/2018/02/28/cyberbullying-taken-to-a-whole-new-level-enter-the-blue-whale-challenge/Protecting Yourself in Ministry:https://relevantmagazine.com/god/church/willow-creek-is-launching-a-new-investigation-into-bill-hybels/Connect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

May 30th, 2018. In this episode of What It Is What It Means we welcome back Shara from her world travels, see how her ankle is doing, and then fully dive into the world of Middle School Ministry and how Pop Culture is impacting the students we minister to. We talk with long time middle school pastors Justin Herman and Kristen Carter for a deep dive in all things Middle School. All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comJustin Herman Instagram:@heyjustinhermanKristen Carter Instagram:@kmichellecarterControlled Chaos Podcast:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/controlled-chaos-podcast/id1354292517?mt=2Connect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com

May 16th, 2018. In this special BONUS episode of What It Is What It Means we look at an audio file that went viral in two days and is dividing a nation! What do you hear? Yanny? Laurel? And what can you do with this? All this and so much more, on What It Is What It Means!Sponsor:Give CentralGivecentral.orgCheck out the DYM Podcast Network:Podcast.downloadyouthministry.comYanny & Laurel Original Clip:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXRoQGHx-80Why is this happening?:https://www.spin.com/2018/05/how-to-hear-yanny-laurel/Connect with us on the Web!Instagram-@whatitiswhatitmeansEmail-whatitiswhatitimeans@gmail.com