Stacking Chairs: A Youth Ministry Podcast

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Welcome to Stacking Chairs: A Youth Ministry Podcast all about serving in Youth Ministry. Whether it be youth group or youth camp, whatever God has you serving in, that's what we're here talking about. Join us, Josh and Kyle, as we talk through some of t

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    • Feb 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Stacking Chairs #80 - How To Handle Disruptive Kids In Youth Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 45:17


    Navigating disruptive behavior in youth ministry is no easy task. From getting kids to pay attention during sermons to addressing behavior that might require asking a student to step away temporarily, these situations can feel overwhelming. But they're also an opportunity to lead with grace, truth, and a focus on restoration. In this episode of Stacking Chairs, hosts Josh Paulhamus and Kyle Gray are joined by guest Eric Gill to discuss real-life scenarios and practical strategies for managing disruptive behavior in youth group and camp settings. They share personal stories, proven techniques like the “three-strike rule,” and insights into balancing discipline with ministry values. Whether you're a veteran youth leader or just starting out, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you lead effectively without losing trust. Key Talking Points: • How to get kids to pay attention during sermons

    Ep. 79 His Mom Made Him do It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 35:32


    Kyle talks with a student who started coming to camp because his mom made him and is now a Bible Institute student at Word of Life.  Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 78 Texting Language & Disunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 38:50


    We play a game to start the episode seeing how well we know the texting lingo of the day. We then talk about disunity amongst students in your youth ministry. Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 77 Being a Spouse of Someone in Ministry Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 38:44


      Kyle's wife Nicola joins us on this week's episode! This is part 2 of this episode. Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Join the community in our Linktree link above to stay connected as well

    Ep. 76 Being a Spouse of Someone in Ministry Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 43:33


    Kyle's wife Nicola joins us on this week's episode!  Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Join the community in our Linktree link above to stay connected as well

    Ep. 75 We Already Talked About This

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 41:01


    A special episode where the whole thing is one giant "small group" Find more at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Join us for Pursuit Camp wol.is/pursuit

    Ep. 74 Reverb & Evangelistic Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 43:05


    Have you been to a Word of Life Reverb event? We think it could be the perfect outreach event for your youth group! Mentioned Resources: reverb.wol.org https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 73 Mental Health and the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 45:04


    Krissie speaks with us about mental health and how it's seen in the church. Do we talk about it enough or too much? Find all things Stacking Chairs here https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Mentioned Resources: https://www.krissiejoy.com/book https://www.careforpastors.org/ https://www.pastorskids.org/ https://youtu.be/29THVL1i2ag?si=KTOaHtTjGR_HWAg8  

    Ep. 72 The Other 99

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 46:35


    We all focus and identify with the "one" in the parable of the lost sheep, but what about the care of the other 99? Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 71 The "Ideal" Student

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 44:48


    There's no such thing as the perfect student; but what are we doing to train up the next generation? Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Mentioned Resources: wol.is/pursuit camps.wol.org

    Ep. 70 The "Ideal" Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 41:52


    Hypothetically, what does the ideal leader look like in your youth ministry? We talk about building a list and how to be intentional in working with others! Mentioned Resources: wol.is/reverb Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 69 The Responsibility of Sharing the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 25:40


    Jack Wyrtzen, Word of Life's founder, believed that each generation is responsible for reaching their generation with the Gospel. How are you equipping others and yourself with that mission? Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 68 The Key to Kick-Offs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 37:07


    It's fall and it's time for kick-offs! What does the start of a new school year look like for your ministry? Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Mentioned Resources: reverb.wol.org wol.to/webelieve

    (Revisited) Ep. 51 Watch Your Mouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 32:59


    We'll be back with a new episode next week! Check out the new community and all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 67 Helping Students with Peer Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 49:36


    Peer pressure is common for all of us, but how do we equip the students in our ministries and our homes to deal with that pressure? Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 66 A Worthwhile Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 55:13


    Brian Tanedo shares with us how foundational an undergraduate program like the Word of Life Bible Institute can be! Join us on campus and learn more at wol.is/visit Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 65 Starting a Pastoral Role

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 35:31


    What's it like starting a new job, especially when that new job is in the role of a pastor? Find all things Stacking Chairs here: https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Join us for the Portion Conference: https://wol.is/portion

    Ep. 64 A Look Back on Summer Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 47:16


    Summer camp is over at Word of Life in Florida, and we have James on the Podcast talking about how he thought that camp went this summer. Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 63 RiotStarter: Mission of Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 47:18


    We speak with Jerrod Gunter about his vision and mission with RiotStarter. How can you help your students start a movement that starts with prayer and will reach their generation? Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 62 Planning for Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 42:50


    Events are a staple of youth ministry! What's your process look like when it comes to event planning? Find all things Stacking Chairs here https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Check out the Portion Conference at https://wol.is/portion

    Ep. 61 The Struggle with Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 34:25


    It's so easy to fall into the trap of "if given the opportunity, I need to take it."  Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Check out the Portion Conference at wol.is/portion

    Ep. 60 Following Followers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 51:14


    Rich Andrews talks with us about what it looks like to be a good follower and some practical steps when working with your leadership. Mentioned Resources: Portion Conference: wol.is/portion Community Group & Linktree

    Ep. 59 Getting Students in the Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 42:48


    What are some practical ways to get students in the Word on a regular basis?  Join the conversation on our NEW Stacking Chairs Youth Ministry Community here, now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/stackingchairscommunity/ Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 58 Is It Just a Prank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 53:35


    Pranks in youth ministry and camp are almost a staple, but when does it go too far?   Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 57 Raising Kids While in Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 51:09


    Another episode about the balance of parenting and ministry! In this episode, we get the perspective of 4 people for the first time on Stacking Chairs. Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 56 The Ministry of Being a Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 51:58


    We talk with Matt Melville this week about the important ministry of being a dad!  Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 55 What You Teach Matters Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 36:00


    We're back with new episodes! We follow up on our conversation from our last new episode and we catch up a little bit with what's been happening in our lives! Thank you all for your patience and prayers this season. We're glad to be back! https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    (Revisited) Ep. 38 Gen Z Aren't Millennials

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 51:08


    A great revisited episode with Tommy Sewall this week! We'll be back next week with a new episode, Lord willing.

    (Revisited) Ep. 41 The Camp Counselor Question

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 45:44


    Another camp-themed episode to revisit as we quickly approach camp! We'll see you all in a couple weeks.

    (Revisited) Ep. 33 Planning for Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 50:39


    We'll be back in just a few weeks! For now, enjoy this great episode as we're getting ready for camp.

    Break Announcement & (Revisited) Ep. 42 | Stacking Chairs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 50:10


    We'll be back with new episodes on the first Wednesday of June! Until then, we'll be posting revisited episodes. Please also keep Kyle and his family in your prayers during this time!

    Ep. 54 What You Teach Matters Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 27:24


    We talk today about how your teaching matters and how it will affect you and those you teach!   Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    Ep. 53 When Should We Baptize?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 52:13


    How do we approach baptism regarding youth ministry?  Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

    (Revisited) Ep. 43 If I Knew Then What I Know Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 37:31


    We should be back next week with a new episode! For now, we revisit a great episode with Erick talking about the things that we've learned while in ministry.

    Ep. 52 I Don't Wanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 42:35


    What if I don't wanna do what I have to do in ministry? We all feel that way sometimes! Find all things Stacking Chairs here

    Ep. 51 Watch Your Mouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 32:59


    Our words can be the greatest and worst influence when it comes to youth ministry! Find all things Stacking Chairs here

    Ep. 50 We Have an Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 35:34


    We have an announcement in today's episode! We talk about community with Caleb Cody and how we believe this announcement will help, in a small way, build community.

    Ep. 49 Not So Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 48:33


    Why do we not teach the importance of fasting as a spiritual discipline to those we serve or even to ourselves?  Mentioned Resources: Quiettime.life

    Ep. 48 Last Minute Lesson Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 48:04


    How do you respond when you're asked to give a last-minute sermon or lesson? We talk about this as well as being prepared for teaching in general! Mentioned Resources: Stacking Chairs linktree teachersource.life

    Ep. 47 We Ask ChatGPT a Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 55:03


    We ask ChatGPT a question concerning youth ministry and then unpack its answers!   Find all things Stacking Chairs Here

    Ep. 46 When You Don't Share a Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 56:23


    How can we work with leaders with whom we don't share a vision? Dylan and Axton join Josh to discuss this question one of our listeners submitted! Find all things Stacking Chairs here

    Ep. 45 The Case for Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 44:20


    Word of Life Youth Ministries offers more than just curriculum, and who better to talk about it than our friend Chad who works in WOL Youth Ministries? Mentioned Resources: youthministry.wol.org teachersource.life

    Ep. 44 Another Look at Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 59:16


    We've touched on this topic before, but today we talk with Mike Bream and unpack more when it comes to conflict.  Find all things Stacking Chairs here

    Ep. 43 If I Knew Then What I Know Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 37:31


    Erick helps us think about some of the lessons we've learned along the way. What would you do differently if you knew then what you know now? Mentioned Resources: youthministry.wol.org wol.to/ukraine

    Ep. 42 The One with Andy DeNoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 49:14


    Andy DeNoon works with Sunday Cool and talks with us about what it's like to navigate comedy in the Christian world! Check out https://www.sundaycoolswag.com/ and mention Stacking Chairs to get 10% off your order from the Sunday Cool Swag Store.

    Ep. 41 The Camp Counselor Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 45:44


    What's the best way to ensure that your youth ministry kids are fed spiritually during camp? We talk about the vision behind camp counselors and the pros and cons of who you choose to trust your students with. Find all things Stacking Chairs here

    (Revisited) Ep. 8 Making the Camp Impact Actionable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 39:35


    Hey everyone! We're getting ready for camp, so we'll be back with a brand new episode next week. In the meantime, listen back to one of our older episodes talking about making the camp impact actionable!

    Ep. 40 Parents as Youth Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 46:18


    We talk about a subject suggested by one of our listeners: what does it look like to have parents of kids in your youth group as youth leaders? We unpack the pros and cons in today's episode! Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Email us at StackingChairsPod@wol.org

    2022 Christmas Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 4:55


    Christmas season is here! Take a moment and hear about what we will be focusing on as the year wraps up and a good challenge for you and your leaders to focus on this season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We'll be back with a new episode in January.

    Ep. 39 Dealing with the "Problem Child"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 39:44


    How do you deal with a student that could be a distraction? We have Dylan on this episode to talk about "problem children" and spoiler alert: we were all "problem children"!

    Ep. 38 Gen Z Aren't Millennials

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 52:34


    Aren't all teens from all generations basically the same? We should be able to use the same tactics and programs that we have had for the past 50 years! Although you may already know this isn't true, Tommy Sewall joins us today to help us understand how to shift for this generation. The Gospel is the same, but how we approach Gen Z has changed. Find all things Stacking Chairs at linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

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