The RYM Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Join us as we revisit the iconic 2007 Macworld keynote by Steve Jobs where he unveiled the revolutionary iPhone, merging music, mobile phones, and internet communication into a single device. Discover how this launch shaped the future of technology and communication.

Dive into a critical discussion on digital Christianity and the challenges faced by today's youth amidst the growing influence of technology and social media. We'll also explore conversations in the media from actors and creators like Stephen Graham and David Harbour, as they reflect on societal pressures, the responsibility of nurturing young talents, and the role of community in addressing the challenges brought by social media and digital fame.

Technology in our modern age is a difficult road to navigate, especially with youth. Our last episode of the series reminds us that there is really only one answer--the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

In this episode of the RYM Podcast, host John Perritt touches on the pervasive issue of digital addiction and its impact on our lives. With insights from Bill Smith, pastor and author of "A Student's Guide to Rest," and A.J. Swoboda, professor and author of "Subversive Sabbath," the discussion reveals the challenges of balancing technology with true rest.

Exploring themes of productivity and busyness in today's fast-paced world, our guests emphasize the need for a digital Sabbath—a dedicated time to disconnect from screens and reconnect with the Lord.

Tune in to discover how implementing a digital sabbath into your weekly routine can be a transformative act of discipleship, fostering spiritual formation and health.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh-AcF_4Hao

https://www.crossway.org/books/scrolling-ourselves-to-death-tpb/

https://www.amazon.com/Obsessed-Your-Phone-Disconnecting-Connect/dp/194813036X

https://www.amazon.com/Track-Rest-Students-Guide/dp/1527108449

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of technology on culture through the lens of influential thinkers Neil Postman and Andy Crouch. Delve into Crouch's personal journey with technology, his insights into the societal effects of digital advances, and his advice on cultivating healthier relationships with our devices. Discover the importance of embodied living and reconnecting with nature in an increasingly disembodied world. Join us as we discuss how to nurture meaningful conversations and relationships in a digitally-driven society.

[:29] Essential Youth Ministry Book

[6:20] Rested Development - Dr. Dan Doriani

[21:29] Teaching Teens About Conversation

50 for the 50th

The Track Series

[:29] Essential Book for Youth Ministry

[4:00] Rested Development - Dr. Kelly Kapic

[22:20] FAQs of Youth Ministry 

You're Only Human

A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

[:29] Essential Book for Youth Ministry - Kurt Cooper

[8:31] Rested Development - Kelly Kapic

[25:00] College Transition - Miller Williams, Coleman Morris, & Ivy Bopp

You're Only Human - Dr. Kapic

The Track Series

50 for the 50th

[:29] Essentials of a Youth Retreat - Kurt Cooper

[7:58] Rested Development - Dr. Kelly Kapic

[22:34] Youth Ministry Games - Scott & Linda

You're Only Human - Kapic

Student Discipleship Guide - free booklet

50 for the 50th

The Track Series

[:29] Essentials of a Youth Retreat - Greg Meyer

[6:24] Rested Development part 3 - A.J. Swoboda

[22:25] Children's Ministry & Gender Discussion - Jared Kennedy

A Parent's Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender

Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission

Subversive Sabbath

Student Discipleship Guide

50 for the 50th

The Track Series

[:29] Essentials of a Youth Retreat

[7:18] Rested Development - Dr. A.J. Swaboda

[20:22] Surviving Religion 101 - Dr. Michael Kruger

Subversive Sabbath

Surviving Religion 101

Social Sanity in an Insta World 

Top 10 Ways Youth Workers Can Prepare Their Students for College

50 for the 50th

[:29] Essentials of a Youth Retreat - Joe Deegan

[10:16] Rested Development - A.J. Swaboda

[25:07] Social Sanity in an Insta World - Melissa Kruger & Sarah Zylstra

Subversive Sabbath by A.J. Swaboda

Social Sanity in an Insta World by: Sarah Zylstra (editor)

Top 10 Books on the Person of Jesus

50 for the 50th

The Track Series