Podcast Episodes
Back to Search31. One Mission, Many Ages: Closing the Philisophical Gap with Jay Barbier
It’s easy for ministries within a church to drift into silos, each one focusing on its own age group, calendar, and curriculum. But when we forget th…
11 months ago
30. Bridging the Educational Gap in Next Gen Ministries with Jay Strother
Every child’s faith journey is a story in progress, but far too often, our ministry strategies treat it like a series of disconnected chapters. When …
11 months, 1 week ago
29. Syncing the Calendar and the Mission: Closing the Schedule Gap with Tristan Meza and Randy Craft
In ministry, calendars fill up fast. Between planning events, training volunteers, and caring for families, the pressure to “just get it all done” ca…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
28. Guiding Kids Through Meaningful Transitions Heidi Hensley
Ministry to the next generation isn’t just about meeting kids where they are, it’s also about helping them get where they’re going. As children grow,…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
27. Building Relationships That Unite Next Gen Ministry Teams with Jeremy Echols
In ministry, we often talk about strategy, curriculum, and programming - but beneath all of it is something even more essential: relationships. Witho…
1 year ago
26. Bridging the Gap: Connecting Kids and Student Ministries for Lifelong Discipleship with Zach Workun and Jana Magruder
One of the most pivotal seasons in a young person’s spiritual journey is the transition from kids ministry to student ministry. It’s a season filled …
1 year ago
25. Leading Under Pressure: Managing Stress in Ministry with Lee Hotchkiss
Ministry is a calling filled with joy, purpose, and deep meaning—but it can also carry a heavy weight. Behind every sermon, every program, and every …
1 year, 1 month ago
24. Building Bridges: Unifying Kids and Student Ministry in the NextGen Model
Have you ever found yourself asking, “What could ministry look like if we truly worked together across every age and stage?” In many churches, kids a…
1 year, 1 month ago
23. Redefining Family in Ministry: Embracing Diversity and Belonging with Dr. Shelly Melia
Have you ever thought about how your childhood dreams shaped the person you are today? For many of us, the journey from our early aspirations to our …
1 year, 2 months ago
22. Helping Kids Heal: Trauma-Informed Ministry for the Next Generation with Stephanie Shivers
Season 2 Episode 22
Have you ever paused to consider what’s really going on beneath the surface in the lives of the kids and students you serve? So often, we see behavio…
1 year, 2 months ago