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Caffeinated Living is a podcast and video all about Jesus, Ministry & the Things That Keep Us Going. Kyle and Rob are two pastors who love Jesus, ministry, their families, food and sports. Each week, we look forward to sharing with you experiences from our 30 combined years of ministry as we talk about youth ministry and the everyday challenges that come with it. Thanks for joining us on this journey and we look forward to sharing with you all of our "expertise" and random ramblings, which let's face it, there will be a lot of those! Thanks again for joining us!

Rob Kaylor & Kyle Lloyd

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    • Feb 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    You Asked and We Answered Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 58:48


    Welcome to Caffeinated Living Youth Pastors Podcast. In this week's episode we take a stab at answering all of your questions that were submitted to us. This episode is full of laughter, so be prepared to listen and laugh along with three guys who love Jesus and the ministry that God has called use to.  Thanks for listening and sure to leave us a review! 

    Our Top Books on Youth Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 49:29


    We close out the month of January with our top books on Children's and Youth Ministry. We discuss some of the books that have really helped shape our ministries and we are excited to share these books with you. Thank you for joining us and we pray that you have enjoyed listening to some of favorite books in ministry. We will get a list made up of author and titles of the books we discussed all month.  Have a great week and keep it caffeinated, friends. 

    Our Top Christian Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 55:03


    Hello and thanks for joining us for another episode of Caffeinated Living! In today's episode we discuss some of our favorite Christian Books that have helped shape and impact our lives and ministries. We will post a a detailed list of our books on our IG account and Facebook, so be sure to check it out. Thanks for listening and be sure to leave us a review! 

    Our Favorite Christian Classic Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 52:43


    In this weeks episode we discuss some of our favorite Christian classic books that have helped shaped our lives and ministry. 

    Episode 38: Christmas Playlist Part 3 (O Holy Night)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 48:14


    Welcome to Episode 38 of the Caffeinated Living Youth Pastors Podcast. In this episode we look at the story behind that great Christmas hymn, "O Holy Night." Thanks for listening! 

    Episode 37: Christmas Playlist Part 2 (What Child Is This?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 10:54


    This week Pastor Rob takes a look at one of the most famous Christmas hymns, "What Child Is This?" Thanks for listening and may you have a wonderful Christmas season. 

    Episode 36: Christmas Playlist (Come Thou Long Expected Jesus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 30:13


    In this episode Kyle and Rob begin a Christmas series called CHRISTMAS PLAYLIST. Over the next few weeks we will take a look at the Christmas story through the lens of some beloved hymns. Also, be on the look out for our new Caffeinated Living Advent Playlist! 

    Episode 35: Living A Life of Thanksgiving From A Biblical Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 17:56


    In this weeks episode, Pastor Rob takes a look at the season of Thanksgiving and what it means for the Christian to live a life of Thanksgiving from a Biblical Perspective. We are excited to be back and thank you for joining us for this weeks episode. Have a blessed Thanksgiving and we pray that today's episode will be an encouragement to you in your walk with Christ. 

    Philippians Summer Bible Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 72:43


    This summer we will be reading through the book of Philippians and briefly discussing it. We thought this would be something different and also because we will all be extremely busy throughout the summer we will only be posting every other week.  We are excited to share with you that D6 Family has given us permission to begin promoting the D6 Family Conference on our podcast as well! This is a really huge step in our podcast and I am thankful that God has given us this opportunity to share and promote a company that we not only believe in but support at the same time. Thank you D6 for this opportunity!    #CaffeinatedLiving #Youthministry #pasotralministry #D6Family #D6familyconference #Philippiansbiblestudy #summeryouthministry 

    Guest Speaker: Ed Braswell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 64:21


    We are excited to have Pastor Ed Braswell on the show this week. Ed is the student pastor at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Conover, NC. He has served there for 9 years and be prepared to receive a blessing from our conversation with him.  Thanks for listening and be sure to like/subscribe and leave us a review! 

    Summer Planning and The Ultimate Cookie Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 75:28


    In this week's episode we discuss the pro's and con's of planning summer calendars. We also have a highly debated draft for the best cookies ever. Thanks for listening and let us know what you think about today's episode and our cookie draft.  Until next time... 

    The Cost of Discipleship and Disney Princesses...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 66:35


    In this episode we discuss the last of our 12 Topics Youth Ministries Avoid. The Cost of Discipleship and what that looks like in our own lives but also in the lives of our students. How do we equip/prepare our students for discipleship after high school?  We also have a bracket challenge with Disney Princesses!  Thanks for listening and let us know what you thought about today's episode. 

    Ministry of Work and The Official Food Court of Caffeinated Living

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 66:15


    In this episode we discuss how the ministry of work is just as important as those called to "ministry". Those in the day to day working class have an opportunity for greater impact for the gospel. We also do a bracket challenge of Mall Food Courts... let us know if you agree with the winner? 

    Spiritual Disciplines: Why They Are Important and Little Debbie Snack Cakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 79:24


    The Old Testament and Our Favorite Candy Bracket Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 48:49


    Sacrifice and Famous Movie Trilogies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 58:33


    In this episode we continue with our talk on the 12 Most Avoided Topics in Youth Ministry. This week we look at the idea of sacrifice and how we lack the thought of sacrificing the things we love to follow Jesus.  We also do a bracket challenge of some of the greatest movie trilogies of all-time! Let us know if you agree or disagree with the Official Caffeinated Living Movie Triology result. 

    Dealing with Tolerance and Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 68:30


    In this episode, Dustin and Rob talk about the issues of tolerance and racism. We also have an interesting draft without our fearless leader, Kyle. 

    The Holy Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 53:59


    We continue our discussion of the 12 Most Avoided Topic in Youth Ministry this week by looking at the Holy Spirit. We also have a fun draft that will leave you either waiting on summer or loving the winter. 

    Sexual Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 74:14


    In Episode 2 we continue our discussion of the 12 Most Avoided Topics in Youth Ministry. This episode we discuss the issue of sexual identity. It is an awkward conversation but one that needs to be talked about. Please understand that this is one of the hardest topics and conversations we have discussed on the show. We also do a bracket challenge on Fair Food... who will win the Official Caffeinated Living Fair Food Award? #caffeinatedliving​ #caffeinatedlivingpodcast​ #youthministry​ #Jesusandcofffee​ #sexualidentity

    SEASON 2: How to Read The Bible, A New Co-Host and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 57:30


    In this first episode of season 2, we begin a twelve week discussion on 12 Topics That Youth Ministries Avoid. We also want to welcome Dustin Lovelace, who is our newest co-host of Caffeinated Living! Thank you for listening and enjoy the show! 

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 65:42


    Jesus, Jelly Belly's, Christmas Movies and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 60:52


    In this episode Kyle and Rob discuss Jesus, taste Holiday Jelly Belly's and Give or Take Christmas Movies. 

    Leading Your Family During the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 58:06


    In Episode 19 Kyle and I discuss the importance of leading your family through the rigors of a busy holiday schedule. We discuss Thanksgiving, Family, Turkey and make the perfect Christmas Playlist! 

    Thanksgiving Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 59:13


    The One Where We Just Catch Up; Star Wars and Liberty Football Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 63:48


    In this episode Kyle and Rob catch up on everything from Kyle's vacation, to Liberty Football and the Mandalorian Season 2. We also draft our best Star Wars team to face off in a Battle Royale... Stick around to find out who drafted the best team.

    Pastor Appreciation with Jana Kaylor and Halloween Candy Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 45:18


    In this episode we have a special guest appearance with Rob's wife Jana Kaylor. Jana joins us and shares her heart and thoughts about what it's like to be a Pastor's wife. We are also joined with our daughter Gracie as we draft our favorite Halloween Candy. 

    Pastor Appreciation with Pastor Geren Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 68:55


    In this episode Kyle and Rob interview Pastor Geren Street of First Baptist Church Roam Mountain. Pastor Geren is a dear friend of Kyle and Rob and we are so thankful for his time as he shares his thoughts on ministry, fatherhood and life. We also draft our favorite all-time sports teams jerseys. 

    Pastor Appreciation with Pastor Scott Frady

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 78:45


    In this episode Kyle and Rob are joined by Pastor Scott Frady of West Hickory Baptist Church. Pastor Scott has been the pastor at West Hickory for 15 years and shares nuggets of information in this episode about ministry (the good and the bad).  Thanks for listening and be sure to leave us a comment/review! 

    Pastor Appreciation with Pastor Gordon West

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 55:52


    In this episode Kyle and Rob invited Pastor Gordon of Dudley Shoals Baptist Church to come and share some of his thoughts, insights and heart over his 40 years in ministry. Prepare to be blessed by this episode and thank you to Pastor Gordon for taking time to joining Caffeinated Living. 

    Nothing Better Than A Road Trip and Fast Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 74:46


    In this episode, Kyle and Rob kick-off Pastor Appreciation Month by having two of their closest friends join them. They discuss their road trip to the D6 Family Conference, their RV stories and draft their top three fast food restaurants. Sit back and prepare to hear plenty of laughter in this episode! 

    Moving Beyond COVID-19 and Saturday Morning Cartoons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 54:17


    In this episode Kyle and Rob have an honest conversation about the struggles of doing ministry during and post COVID-19. We also draft our favorite Saturday morning cartoons. Be sure to give it a listen to see who had the better draft. 

    How Games Impact Your Ministry and Coffee Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 51:32


    In this episode, Kyle and Rob discuss how games can impact your ministry if one well. Also, this being our 10th episode, we drink a lot of coffee all while doing the coffee challenge! I think we are still a little jacked! 

    Family Ministry Matters; The Best TV Moms & Dads

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 56:16


    Welcome back and thanks for joining us for episode 9. In this episode, Kyle and Rob discuss the importance of Family Ministry and how important it is to your church. We also draft our favorite TV mom and dads since we are talking about Family Ministry.  Thanks for listening and be sure to leave us a comment and let us know what you thought of this weeks episode.  Until next time, keep it caffeinated! 

    Question & Answer Episode and Pixar Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 65:57


    In episode 8, Kyle and Rob answer the questions that were sent to to them. The questions are serious, funny and very random. We also list our Top Ten Pixar Movies. Thanks for listening and please be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Until next time friends, keep it caffeinated!

    Ministry and Depression; School Lunch Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 54:39


    In this episode, Kyle and Rob take an honest look at the dangers pastors face with depression. Also, in honor of back to school, they discuss their ultimate school lunch showdown. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!  

    Special Guest - Pastor Mike Massey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 42:03


    In episode six, Kyle and Rob have a guest speaker, Pastor Mike Massey. Pastor Mike is Rob's college roommate and we are excited that he has chosen to join us and share his thoughts on ministry, mission trips and of course... coffee! 

    Summer Camp Edition; Camping Survival Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 65:27


    In this episode, Kyle and Rob discuss the pro's and con's of summer youth camp. Summer camp is quite possibly one the highlights of doing Student Ministry and we discuss our thoughts on that in this episode. We also share our camping survival draft with you too. Get ready for a great episode!    Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and give us a rating and feedback if possible!

    Escaping From Ministry And Finding Rest; Top 5 Dream Vacation Destinations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 55:12


    In this episode, Kyle and Rob talk about the importance of escaping from ministry and not being afraid to rest. Ministry is great, but it can be very draining at times, especially if we do not take care of ourselves and find time to rest and restore our hearts.    We also discuss our favorite vacation spots and our dream vacation spots. As always, thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and leave us a comment. 

    Overcoming Struggles in Ministry; The Arena of Masked Superheroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 65:17


    In Episode 3, Kyle and Rob discuss their struggles in ministry and how they have overcome them. They also draft their Masked Superhero team! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! 

    Rob's Testimony; Disney World Attractions Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 60:57


    In this episode, Rob shares his testimony and how God is currently working in his life and church. We also discuss our top five favorite Disney Park rides/attractions. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe and leave us a review. 

    Kyle's Testimony; Ballpark Food Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 49:47


    In our first official episode, Kyle shares his story of how God is using him in ministry and we rank our favorite ballpark foods. Thanks for taking time to join us and we pray that this podcast will be a blessing to you today. 

    Caffeinated Living Introduction - Who We Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 6:18


    Welcome to Caffeinated Living! We are glad that you have chosen to spend just a few minutes of your day with us as we discuss all things Jesus, Ministry and the Things That Keep Us Going! 

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