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EPISODE 20 (Josh Griffin)On today’s episode we’re interviewing Josh Griffin. Josh is one of the leading voices in youth ministry today with over 20 years experience in the trenches. He is a youth pastor, author, speaker, and co-founder of Download Youth Ministry.VISIT THE FULL POST HERE:https://www.htdt.org/podcast/joshgriffinWHAT’S IN THIS EPISODE?1:45 – Introduction of Josh2:03 – Youth Ministry Shout Out (David Grant)2:40 – How we connected with Josh3:20 – Youth Leader Summit background5:50 – Stay in youth ministry for the long haul6:25 – Josh’s background9:25 – What’s the “pathway” to becoming a great guest speaker?10:00 – Ministry isn’t always “roses”12:12 – Josh leaves Saddleback Church14:26 – Beginnings of Download Youth Ministry15:38 – Youth Ministry as a legit “profession”18:20 – DYM acquires YS21:50 – The entrepreneurial side of youth ministry25:48 – National Day of Youth Ministry Volunteer Training30:51 – What’s up with DYM100?33:09 – Will Josh ever go back to serving as a Youth Pastor?37:47 – Download Youth Ministry podcast38:53 – Lightning Round49:03 – Final thoughts from Josh’s interview50:28 - CreditsHOW TO CONNECT:www.downloadyouthministry.comMore Than Dodgeball – YouTube ChannelJosh N Doug – FacebookYOUTH MINISTRY PODCAST NETWORK:www.youthministrypodcastnetwork.comThe Fringe Youth WorkerControlled ChaosWhy We StayedMulti MultiYouth Ministry UnitedHow’d They Do That?Next Level Youth Ministry