Podcast Episodes
Back to Search27. 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 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, 7 months ago
21. Understanding Generations: Adapting Your Kids Ministry for Greater Impact with Jana Magruder
Have you ever stopped to think about how different generations view the world, the church, and even the gospel? In kids ministry, we often focus on r…
1 year, 7 months ago
20. Shaping a Biblical Worldview in the Next Generation with Dr. Shelly Melia
In this impactful episode, Chuck Peters sits down with Dr. Shelly Melia to discuss one of the most critical issues facing today’s kids and students: …
1 year, 7 months ago
19. Teaching Students to Study the Bible: The Seven Arrows Method with Brett Buckland and Chris Brown
How can we equip students to engage with God’s Word in a way that transforms their lives? In this episode, Chuck Peters, Brett Buckland, and Chris Br…
1 year, 7 months ago
18. The Impact of AI, Social Media & Smartphones on the Next Generation with Tony Bianco
Technology is shaping the way Gen Z and Gen Alpha think, interact, and even define their identity. In this episode, we dive into the profound impact …
1 year, 7 months ago