Media and Tech Archives - YouthMinistry.com https://youthministry.com/media-and-culture/media-and-tech/ Daily Wisdom for Youth Workers. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:48:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Challenging Digital Dependency https://youthministry.com/challenging-digital-dependency/ https://youthministry.com/challenging-digital-dependency/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:30 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=56065 #ScreenFreeWeek
There was one time I was sitting at a coffee shop enjoying a café Americano with one of my favorite friends. We were catching up, being stupid, making each other laugh, and absolutely we were people watching, when all of the sudden she hit me over the head with this doozy:
“My school is doing screen-free week,” she said with ease.…

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]]> https://youthministry.com/challenging-digital-dependency/feed/ 0 https://youthministry.com/wp-content/upload/ymprod/screenfree2-270x196.jpg270196 Why Do We Take Attendance? https://youthministry.com/why-do-we-take-attendance/ https://youthministry.com/why-do-we-take-attendance/#respond Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:52 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=44023 I just sent a quick message to my small group leaders thanking them for leading and offering a quick tip on caring for their students. I hope this is helpful for you, and if you really like it feel free to send it to your leaders.…

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]]> https://youthministry.com/why-do-we-take-attendance/feed/ 0 https://youthministry.com/wp-content/upload/ymprod/LTK-600x300-email-header-size-8-270x196.png270196 5 Ways to Fill Your Tank https://youthministry.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-tank/ https://youthministry.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-tank/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:09:05 +0000 https://youthministry.com/?p=76278 The school year is in full swing, our core ministry activities are percolating, and it feels like our leadership team is hitting their stride. It’s tempting to push cruise control.
But early fall is a crucial fuel-the-fire season. So one thing I do to keep the momentum going is search for new things that will fill my tank and the tanks of those around me.…

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]]> https://youthministry.com/5-ways-to-fill-your-tank/feed/ 0 Early fall is a crucial fuel-the-fire season. To keep your momentum up, here are five different “fueling options” that can help you.https://youthministry.com/wp-content/upload/ymprod/ph-b-1ZmfHz9Tc68-unsplash-1-270x196.jpg270196 Self-Cyberbullying: Teenagers’ Cries for Help Go Digital https://youthministry.com/self-cyberbullying/ https://youthministry.com/self-cyberbullying/#respond Thu, 17 May 2018 15:25:24 +0000 https://youthministry.com/?p=60934 “Your face is why filters were invented.”
“Are you Jabba the gutt?”
“I never date sluts like you.”
Ahh, just another day spent strolling through the mean streets of the comments section.
But the craziest part about these comments is, if new research is correct, some of these jabs were posted by teens…about themselves.…

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]]> https://youthministry.com/self-cyberbullying/feed/ 0 “Your face is why filters were invented.” “Are you jabba the gutt?” Ahh…just another day spent strolling through the mean streets of the comments section. The Fortnite Frenzy https://youthministry.com/the-fortnite-frenzy/ https://youthministry.com/the-fortnite-frenzy/#comments Tue, 08 May 2018 22:42:01 +0000 https://youthministry.com/?p=60919 The online adventure game Fortnite is exploding in popularity among adolescents—no surprise there. But its popularity is even more stunning with adults—it’s the favorite addiction of celebrities, professional athletes, and cultural influencers of all stripes.
Ninja, a famous Fortnite player and Twitch gamer (Twitch is a website dedicated to all things gaming, a YouTube-like service for streaming and viewing video games), reportedly makes $500,000 a month playing Fortnite.…

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]]> https://youthministry.com/the-fortnite-frenzy/feed/ 6 When something “hits” in the culture as broadly as Fortnite has done, it’s important for us to pay attention to what’s going on under the surface... Social Media—From Temptation to a Gospel-Spreading Tool https://youthministry.com/social-media-from-temptation-to-a-gospel-spreading-tool/ https://youthministry.com/social-media-from-temptation-to-a-gospel-spreading-tool/#respond Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:02:59 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=60472 Sponsored content from our friends at Dare 2 Share
Today, the teenagers in your youth group interact with their friends more through social media than face-to-face conversations—constantly snapping pictures and sharing funny “memes” with each other.
While social media provides a lot of fun, it also comes with dangers and temptations that can make any parent or youth pastor nervous.…

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]]> https://youthministry.com/social-media-from-temptation-to-a-gospel-spreading-tool/feed/ 0 Instead of telling teenagers to simply run away, what if we taught them to play the offense and reclaim social media for good—for the gospel?https://youthministry.com/wp-content/upload/ymprod/freestocks-org-72172-unsplash-270x196.jpg270196 The Truth About ‘Screenagers’ https://youthministry.com/teens-and-sexting-truth-about-screens/ https://youthministry.com/teens-and-sexting-truth-about-screens/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2017 22:37:48 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=59499  
“Ma’am, this is Officer Peterson. We have your son, Adam, at the station. We’re investigating him for soliciting and distribution of child pornography with his cell phone. We need you here.”
The frantic mother grabs her keys and sends a panicky text to her husband.…

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]]> https://youthministry.com/teens-and-sexting-truth-about-screens/feed/ 0 Find out the truth about how social media is impacting teenagers, including teens and sexting - and what parents and youth leaders can do about it.https://youthministry.com/wp-content/upload/ymprod/AAAAA-270x196.jpg270196 Digital Guardians: Can Tech Solve the Problems It Creates? https://youthministry.com/digital-guardians-can-tech-solve-problems-creates/ https://youthministry.com/digital-guardians-can-tech-solve-problems-creates/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2017 18:18:32 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=59142 Putting cameras on cell phones has been as world-changing as putting a man on the moon. After all, millions of young people have sabotaged themselves by sharing nude photos. Fortunately, a new app helps combat this problem. So parents and youth workers can relax, right?…

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]]> https://youthministry.com/digital-guardians-can-tech-solve-problems-creates/feed/ 1 https://youthministry.com/wp-content/upload/ymprod/GettyImages-511517838-e1496152307805-270x196.jpg270196 Try 10 Super Helpful Tech Gadgets for Life and Ministry https://youthministry.com/try-10-super-helpful-tech-gadgets-for-life-and-ministry/ https://youthministry.com/try-10-super-helpful-tech-gadgets-for-life-and-ministry/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:54:41 +0000 https://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=58239 Brandon Early talks about helpful tech gadgets he purchased in 2016. It is not the best gear of 2016, just the top 10 things he purchased and found helpful for life and for youth ministry. Links to learn more about each gadget are listed below:
0:20 – Rokform iPhone case and mounting accessories
1:30 – Blockhead from Ten 1 Design, Mac power adapter alter adapter
2:12 – BookBook from Twelvesouth
2:50 – SmartOmi Boots, truly wireless earbuds
3:36 – HooToo Wireless Travel Router
5:08 – McDonalds FREE for a year
5:55 – Fidget Toy
6:49 – Amazon Echo Dot
7:23 – Olloclip camera lens for iPhone
8:00 – Tile bluetooth tracker
Hope you found this helpful!…

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]]> https://youthministry.com/try-10-super-helpful-tech-gadgets-for-life-and-ministry/feed/ 2 Brandon Early talks about helpful tech gadgets he purchased in 2016 and found helpful for life and for youth ministry. What would you add to the list?https://youthministry.com/wp-content/upload/ymprod/Screen-Shot-2016-12-28-at-9.50.13-AM-e1482940384860-270x196.png270196 6 Fresh Marketing Tips to Grow Your Youth Ministry https://youthministry.com/6-fresh-marketing-tips-to-grow-your-youth-ministry/ https://youthministry.com/6-fresh-marketing-tips-to-grow-your-youth-ministry/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:19:16 +0000 http://youthmindev.wpengine.com/?p=57493 I’ll admit it. I don’t like to talk about marketing in the context of ministry. In an ideal world, students and parents are paying attention to my clever announcements and sharing this information with other students and parents. The problem is there’s nothing ideal about our world!…

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]]> https://youthministry.com/6-fresh-marketing-tips-to-grow-your-youth-ministry/feed/ 2 In an ideal world, students and parents are paying attention to my clever announcements. Let’s just do better at marketing our youth ministries.https://youthministry.com/wp-content/upload/ymprod/pexels-photo-270x196.jpg270196