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When Preschoolers Attack

M.W. Collins — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:28:00 -0400

Preschoolers can often resort to violence when they are having trouble regulating their emotions. What is the best way to handle a situation with a preschooler who likes to hit? This episode covers some of the Psychology behind the violence of toddlers and best practices on how to handle it.

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What to expect on your first day.

M.W. Collins — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:47:00 -0400

The first day as a kids ministry volunteer can be overwhelming. This episode will help you prepare and overcome some of the anxiety you might have leading up to the first day.

Changing things up.

M.W. Collins — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:03:00 -0400

The show is changing to focus entirely on kids ministry volunteers and helping them find success.

#046 Starting a new ministry in 7 steps.

M.W. Collins — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0400

If you are thinking about starting a new youth ministry or new ministry program, this episode will help you develop a clear plan and make sure you start on the right foot.

#045 How to handle conflict. (#018)

M.W. Collins — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:53:00 -0400

Conflict happens in youth ministry. When it happens we need to be prepared to deal with it. Whether it is with teenagers or children, it's important that you have effective conflict resolution strategies ready.

This is a re-upload of episode #018. We will be back to new episodes next week.

#044 When youth won't commit.

M.W. Collins — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:37:00 -0400

The number 1 problem I see youth pastors talking about is youth that wont commit to their youth ministry. They would seemingly rather do anything else than attend youth group. Well, this episode will help you understand why that might be happening and how you can uncover new way to get your youth to commit.

#043 How to get youth to listen to you.

M.W. Collins — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:41:00 -0400

It can be tough to get kids and teens to listen when you ask them to do something. This episode will help you change the dynamic of your ministry and develop your relationship with your youth to a point where they are much more willing to do what you ask of them.

Welcome to Maximize Youth Ministry

M.W. Collins — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:09:00 -0400

We are here to help you gain the skill and confidence you need to make the most of your youth ministry!

#042 Effective Discipline pt.2

M.W. Collins — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:37:00 -0400

The second half of the 6 R's of effective Discipline. By the end of this episode you should have a better understanding of how to keep control in your ministry by disciplining effectively. All without hurting your relationship with your youth.

#041 Effective Discipline pt.1

M.W. Collins — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:11:00 -0400

Discipline is a necessary part of youth ministry. Sadly, lots of people go about it the wrong way and end up hurting their ability to minister to their youth while also failing to effectively stop the misbehavior. This episode shares 3 of the 6 R's of effective discipline so that you can effectively and painlessly put an end to bad behavior in your ministry.

#040 The Fatherless Epidemic

M.W. Collins — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

There is a fatherless epidemic in the world right now. And you are in a unique position to help fight it. But you need to understand it first. This episode covers some statistics about fatherlessness in america, some of the common forms of trauma caused by fatherlessness, and some of the dangers involved with being a mentor to a fatherless child.

Check out Psalm68Five Ministries: Psalm68five.org

email: mikel.collins@psalm68five.org

other Podcasts:

Lets Talk about Fatherlessness, with Sean Tice

https://www.lifefactors.org/podcasts/let-s-talk-about-fatherlessness-show

Help! I'm Raising Fatherless Kids, with Lori Apon

https://perspectiveministries.org/podcast/

You can Mentor

https://youcanmentor.com/podcast

#039 What to do about Gossip (#022)

M.W. Collins — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:30:00 -0400

Gossip can destroy any relationship. This episode will tell you how to get rid of gossip before it can consume your youth.

#038 How to Handle Distractions

M.W. Collins — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:04:00 -0400

Distractions are going to happen. How you handle them can make a huge difference in how receptive your youth are to your lesson. This episode will give you 4 methods for handling distractions and some advice on how to handle a distracting student.

#037 When youth don't like you. (#013)

M.W. Collins — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:26:00 -0400

At some point you are going to have youth who just don't like you. This episode will help you know how to handle it.

This is a repost of episode 13. I recently moved to a new recording space and It needs some work before I can record audio that doesn't sound like i'm sitting in an echo chamber. I should have a new episode for you next week. Sorry for the delay.

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#036 5 easy games to fill time.

Maximize Youth Ministry — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

One of the best way to keep kids out of trouble is to keep them occupied. This can be tough if you find yourself with a couple minutes to kill before your next activity. This episode will give you 5 fun games that don't need any props.

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Email: mikel.w.collins@gmail.com

#035 Turning Games into Effective Ministry Tools.

Maximize Youth Ministry — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:02:00 -0400

Play is the language of kids. Regardless of what age your youth are, games can be an incredible asset to your ministry. But, you have to use them correctly. This episode will give you 4 rules to follow to make your games more effective.

#034 How to connect with introverted kids. (#012)

Maximize Youth Ministry — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:46:00 -0400

It can be hard to connect with the more shy, introverted youth in your ministry. This episode will give you a few ways to help introverted kids feel more comfortable and connected.

This is a repost of episode #012. Next week we hope to return to new episodes.

#033 Are we really making a difference?

Maximize Youth Ministry — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:07:00 -0400

How do you measure success in Youth Ministry? How do we know if anything we are doing is making a difference? This episode will help you gain perspective on your ministry and understand the impact of your life.

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#032 Understanding Trauma

Maximize Youth Ministry — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400

What is a trauma response? Why do we need to handle it differently than an ordinary tantrum? How do we tell the difference? All of this and more will be covered in this episode.

#031 Protecting Yourself From Burnout.

Maximize Youth Ministry — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Sometimes it feels like burnout is always just around the corner. But there are things we can change about our lifestyle today that will keep us from burning out tomorrow.

#030 How to make a change without upsetting people. (#010)

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Sometimes we need to make a change that we know people wont like. Maybe it's a tradition that is no longer appropriate. Maybe it's curriculum that needs to be updated. Whatever the case, if you need to make a shift without having everyone turn against you, this episode will help you. This episode was originally aired as #010. Mikel is still recovering from travel last week and plans to return to fresh content next week. Thanks for listening.

#029 Dealing with Deconstruction (#009)

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0400

The word deconstruction doesnt mean the same thing to everyone. This episode will help you understand the different views of deconstruction and how you can keep your youth from experiencing it. This is a repost of episode #009. Mikel is traveling and will return to posting new episodes soon.

#028 Becoming a Leader Youth Want to Follow.

Maximize Youth Ministry — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Trying to lead youth that don't want to follow you is like trying to herd cats. This episode will tell you how to be a leader your youth want to follow.

#027 Helping New Youth Connect

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400

When a new student walks into your ministry for the first time, they will be nervous. This episode will share some things you can do to help them feel connected.

#026 Understanding Teenagers

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 28 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Teenagers don't nesessarily have a great reputation. And sometimes they can be hard to work with. But the very idea of a "teenager" didn't exist until very recently. So this episode focuses on better understanding where these young adults are coming from. So that we can minister to them more effectively.

#025 Identifying Child Predators (Child Abuse pt.2)

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 21 May 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Child Predators don't look like you expect them to. They are not easy to recognize and they are experts at manipulating children and adults. This episode will help you know what to look for and how to protect your youth from abuse.

The Tough C.A.S.E. System: https://www.maximizeyouthministry.com/opt-in

https://themamabeareffect.org/red-flags-of-child-predators/

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/grooming/#signs

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/preventingchildsexualabuse-a.pdf

#024 Risks, Recognizing, & Reporting (Child Abuse pt.1)

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 14 May 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Talking about child abuse is not fun, but it is a vital step to stopping child abuse. This episode helps you recognize child abuse and understand the importance of reporting anything you notice. Mandated Reporter Training: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/ocap/mrt Stanford Website: https://childabuse.stanford.edu/screening/teens.html

#023 Helping Youth Communicate

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 07 May 2023 17:00:00 -0400

It's not always easy for youth to communicate what they think, need, feel, want, etc. That's why we need to help them. This episode shares some of the things we can do to make it easier for our youth to communicate with us. So that we can serve them more.

#022 How to Stop Gossip

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Gossip is a disease. How do we stop it from infecting our youth? Especially when they might not even understand why gossip is wrong. This episode gives you some tips on how to stop gossip in your youth ministry.

#021 Love Your Youth

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0400

If the show had a mantra, it would be this: Love the kids, all the time, no matter what. This episode focuses a little more on how we can do that. What does it look like to love the kids? Why is it hard sometimes?

#020 10 Tips To Make Camp Easier

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Summer will be here soon. If you work at a Christian camp or if you are planning a week of camp for your youth this year you need to hear this episode. These 10 tips will help you have an easier time at camp this summer.

#019 Make Social Media Serve Your Ministry

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Social Media is an important part of running a youth ministry. We need to have an online presence but a lot of times it just feels like a waste of time. This episode will help you rethink your social media strategy so that it becomes a benefit, not a hassle.

#018 Conflict Resolution in Youth Ministry

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Kids and Teens don't always get along. It's important that we know how to handle these situations when they come up.

#017 Recruiting & Keeping Volunteers

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Volunteers are the lifeblood of most youth ministries. We need to be effective at bringing in volunteers and keeping them around. This episode covers some of the ways we can get better at managing volunteers and some of the mistakes we tend to make.

#016 Complacent Youth? Try This.

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Complacency not only hurts our moral as youth ministers, it can destroy our entire ministry if we don't fight it. This episode covers some of the things you can do to help create a passion for God in your youth.

#015 The 7 Minute Rule (Feat. Dan Istvanik)

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0400

Looking for ways to keep the attention of your youth during your lessons? Try following the seven minute rule. Dan Istvanik from youthminhub.com is here to teach you about the seven minute rule and how it can help you hold the attention of your youth. Dan Istvanik, is a 28-year veteran in youth and family ministry. He has served in numerous churches around the country, in various settings. He currently serves as a family pastor near Chicago. He is a nationally-known ministry resource creator, writer, speaker, and coach. He has been married for over 20 years to his partner in ministry, Melissa, and together they are raising 2 teenagers of their own. Follow Dan on IG: @youth_min_hub and @dan_istvanik

#014 Covid's impact on our youth's mental health.

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0400

Covid hit kids and teens hardest of all. What can we do to help our youth who may be struggling with anxiety and depression?

Blog: https://www.maximizeyouthministry.com/blog/5-ways-to-help-youth-connect-on-the-first-day

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAd5Z1LfB1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

#013 What to do when youth dislike you.

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0400

We all want the kids and teens in our ministry to like us, but sometimes they don't. There are a lot of wrong ways to handle someone disliking you, and one thing that we must do if we don't want it to negatively affect our ministry.

#012 Connecting With Introverted Youth

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0400

6 things you can do to help connect with the kids that are not easy to connect with.

#011 Growing Your Youth Ministry

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0400

In this episode we will talk about the two main things we need to understand when it comes to growing our youth ministry, and how we may be getting in our own way.

#010 Making Changes Without Upsetting People

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0400

Making changes in Youth Ministry can be difficult to do without offending people. Escpecially if we are trying to get rid of a "tradition". This episode shares some things you can do to help alleviate the discomfort associated with change. maximizeyouthministry.com

#009 Dealing With Deconstruction

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0400

If you work in youth ministry, you've probably already heard of deconstruction and you probably have some pretty strong feelings about it. You're either all for it, think it's a great thing, or you think it's the worst thing to ever happen. That is because we have two different definitions of deconstruction floating around, and we don't always know which one we're talking about. So we're gonna start this episode off by defining deconstruction. we're gonna talk about why It's happening and what we can do to help. Instagram: @mikelwcollins

#008 Creating & Changing Youth Ministry Culture

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0400

What is the culture of your youth ministry? How intentional are you about developing a positive Christ-centered culture? A negative or toxic culture can seriously hinder your organization's ability to do ministry.

Check out episode #006 for more on Teambuilding

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Reach out on Instagram @mikelwcollins

#007 How and Why we should pray for our Youth

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0400

We know we should be praying for our students. But there can be times when it doesn't feel as important as it is. In this episode I want to talk about Why and How we should be praying for our youth. Because if we can remind ourselves of those two things it helps us understand the importance of prayer in youth ministry.

#006 Getting the most out of Games

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 05:10:00 -0400

The only difference between playing games and teambuilding is discussion. In this episode, Mikel goes over one of the most useful skills anyone who works in youth ministry can have, teambuilding.

#005 How to put family before your ministry

Maximize Youth Ministry — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 05:01:00 -0400

What are some of the ways we can show our family that they are more important than our ministry? Maximize Youth Ministry is here to help you gain confidence and skill as a youth pastor, youth leader, teacher, camp director, volunteer, or however you work with youth.

#004 Handling Burnout in Youth Ministry

Maximize Youth Ministry — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:59:00 -0400

Burnout hits everyone at different times. Learn how to recognize it, how to deal with it, and how it can actually be a good thing for your ministry. Instagram: mikelwcollins Twitter: mwcollins

#003 Family Over Ministry

Maximize Youth Ministry — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

If we ever want to be successful in youth ministry, we have to remember that our family is more important than our ministry. maximizeyouthministry.com Instagram: mikelwcollins twitter: mwcollins

#002 A new method for handling discipline problems. (The Tough C.A.S.E. System)

Maximize Youth Ministry — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The Tough C.A.S.E. System was created to help you make the best possible decision when handling behavioral issues in your youth ministry. Learn how to make every disciplinary situation into an opportunity for ministry.

#001 The First Priority of Youth Ministry

Maximize Youth Ministry — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:51:00 -0400

There is one thing that MUST be your highest priority if you want your youth ministry to be successful. You should already know it, but it bears repeating. maximizeyouthministry.com Instagram: mikelwcollins Twitter: mwcollins