Jesus Is My Hashtag Podcast
The Jesus Is My Hashtag Podcast is where positive youth development and youth ministry intersect. Host Deb Schroeder will tap into her 27 years of training and experience in working with young people to discuss building relationships with youth, helping them explore and grow in their faith, and strategies for guiding them as they develop the skills and abilities necessary to transition successfully through adolescence and into adulthood. Whether you are a youth ministry volunteer, a youth pastor, teacher, coach, parent—well really any caring adult--this podcast is for you! Tune in each week for encouragement, resources and strategies to assist you in helping young people make Jesus their hashtag.
Episodes
In today's podcast episode, we wrap up our special series called "In The Middle Of It All." We specifically look at what it means to be in middle school and balancing being a kid and growing up.
As Always,
Keep Showing UP & Keep Caring!
Deb
This episode looks at growing technology addiction and struggles I have watched young people face in the middle school.
Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring!
Deb
Today, we look at friendships and how they can evolve and change throughout the school year.
Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring!
Deb
Today, we look at bullying in this podcast episode. I think I could fill hours talking about bullying and its impacts on young people.
Sadly, this is something that is not just found inside a middle school. It happen wherever young people are....both in person and online.
Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring!
Deb
This episode looks at language, specifically cursing as it relates to young people. We look at how this type of language has become normalized for youth and the potential impacts it can have on them.
As Always,
Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring
Deb
Welcome to part 2 of In The Middle Of It All where I share observations I have made all year long working with middle school students and the adults that work with them.
Today I am looking at respect because it tops the list of something I have walked through all year long with students.
You might also want to check out Season 1 Episodes 47 ad 48 where I went in-depth on the topic of respect.
Stay tuned...
A long awaited return to the podcast brings a series of short episodes that share observations I have made all year long working with Middle School students and the adults that work with them.
I'm excited about this series because it is a culmination of my year and what I have been seeing, feeling and living. It is not specific to one school. It is a broader look at what youth experience as well as caring adults.<...
We are just a couple weeks away from Christmas and under a month from the New Year. This is a good time to pause and reflect on 2022 both within my ministry and personally.
In this episode, I share my own reflections and also offer a guided reflection activity you can use yourself or with young people.
Click HERE to grab the handout to assist you.
Have a wonderful rest of the year! Merry Christmas!<...
This podcast episode is a look at 3 gifts we can give young people every single day. As I share what these gifts are, I share a story from my Dad's funeral and talk about his love of Jesus.
As Always,
Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring!
Deb
In today’s episode, we look at the 3rd and final part of my interview with fellow youth worker and teacher Michelle Pick. We talk about who the caring adults were in her life and the difference they made. We also focus in on desiring young people to see themselves as God sees them, the importance of identity for youth, and letting go of young people to allow them to make their own choices. Michelle and I discuss balancing our pe...
On today's podcast episode, we return to part 2 of our interview with teacher and fellow youth worker Michelle Pick. In this episode we discuss strategies and tips, the importance of connecting with a caring adult, what we wish adults understood and knew about young people, faith and so much more.
And, if you missed Part 1 of the interview, go listen to Season 2, Episode 8.
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Today's podcast episode is a 3 part interview with fellow youth worker Michelle Pick. Michelle is a mom of 2 daughters and a teacher of over 19 years, a student council adviser of 13 years and an Adjunct Instructor. But, more importantly, she is a Jesus loving woman who values and cares about young people.
I'm excited for you to hear Michelle's perspective and insight into working with young people.
Today's podcast episode looks at how we as caring adults can feel while we wait to see and experience growth with young people. I compare youth development to a garden and we talk about what waiting can be like. I offer 4 questions to consider and prayers to ask God as you serve youth.
As Always,
Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring.
Today's podcast episode looks at the question "Does God Equip Those He Calls?" As we answer this, we look to the Word of God and look into our own live for how God is calling us and equipping us.
In the podcast, I also ask you to help me blow up social media with all the ways God calls and equips us to serve youth!
As promised, my social media links:
Facebook
Instagram
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This episode continues discussing Expectations for Youth but looks at what happens when different adults have different expectations for young people.
I offer 5 things to keep in mind as we strive for consistency in working with youth.
I also recommended Season 1, Episode 2 that looks at "What is Positive Youth Development." You can also download this worksheet: 5 Key Youth Development Beliefs. These b...
On today's podcast episode, we look at expectations for youth and why they are important. We talk about engaging youth in the process of setting expectations.
As Always,
Keep Showing Up & Keep Caring!
Deb
In this episode we look at why a name is important to young people and how it connects to their identity. I offer 8 different tips to help you learn the names of youth in your life.
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These prayer sets could be a great addition to your prayer life.
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On this today's episode, I look at what it looks like to want to belong. I talk about why it matters and how you as a caring adult can be a connector. I offer 3 strategies to help you assist young people to find a place to belong.
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Welcome to Season 2 of the #Jesusismyhashtag Podcast! I am excited to be back.
In this episode, I will update you on how I've spent the Spring and Summer months. I will also overview what we will be covering in the months ahead on the podcast.
If you haven't joined my weekly mailing list, now is a great time to do so by clicking the link below:
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Today's podcast, Episode 53, wraps up Season 1.
This season we have looked at:
- vision for the podcast
- basic youth development principles
- assumptions made about youth
- developmental outcomes
- youth depression
- managing the holidays
- modeling faith to youth
- insights from a parent perspective
- a special message to teachers
- interview with my son who walked through rebellion
- interview with a fellow youth worker
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