The GenZ Show with James McLamb

How Do We Lead Kids in a Screen Age? With Kathy Van Benthuysen

Can Sports and Nature Shape Stronger, More Resilient Kids? With Marci Kornegay What does it really take to help young people build confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves when the path feels uncertain?

Why Do Young People Struggle to Build Real Confidence and Resilience? With Kaz Langness

How Can Adults Support Youth Growth In A Distracted World? With Kerri Scheetz In today's episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James interviews Kerri Scheetz, a lifelong educator, coach, school board member, and youth mindset leader with decades of experience supporting students and schools

How Can We Support Teens Before Suicide Becomes an Option? With Amy Kathleen Lee

What Helps Kids Stick With Big Dreams? With Alessandro Concas

How Does Self-Talk Affect Young People's Stress? With Matt Kovatchis What if the stress young people feel isn't about workload, but about perspective?

What Will Help Today's Youth Grow Strong Again? With Tom Horner

What Breaks When Coaches, Athletes, and Parents Stay Silent? With Janine Tucker and Tracey Currey

Why Are Young Athletes Hiding Their Mental Stress? With Tracey Currey

How Do Injuries Shape Young Athletes' Confidence? With Tami Matheny

What's Missing in How We Shape Tomorrow's Minds? With Jeff Heggie

How Do We Raise Kids Who Win Without Trophies? With Wendy Winn

What Makes a Student Truly Self-Motivated? With Walter Cullin Jr.

Can Coaching Turn Your Teen's Fear into Confidence? With Laura Ollinger

Are We Losing This Generation to Fake Happiness? With Rosalie Kissmann

What If Imperfection Is the Key to Raising Confident Teens? With Derrick Kinney

How Administrators and Teachers Beat Burnout Together? With Rae Hughart   What if teacher burnout wasn't inevitable? ✨ In this episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, James McLamb welcomes Rae Hughart to share simple, proven strategies that help educators and leaders build healthier classrooms

Can Teens and Young Adults Master Their Future? With Sai Vasam  

How Do Kids Really Find Purpose? With Shannon Anderson   What if kids could see how today's learning

✨ What if the hardest seasons of life revealed your true calling? In this moving episode of The Generation Youth Podcast, host James McLamb

Why Are Teens Struggling So Much with Discipline? With Dave Christensen  

Are We Teaching Kids the Wrong Way to Handle Bullying? With Justin Larsen  

How Can Teens Chase Greatness? with Chase Livingston  

How Can We Help Teens Overcome Self-Doubt and Embrace Their Worth? With Kate Garnes  

The Power of Presence: How Love Transforms Lives with Derrick Pearson   ✨

Purpose Over Grades: Raising Smart, Confident Kids with Trish Wilkinson  

 How can we inspire today's youth to believe in their potential? In this inspiring episode, James McLamb sits down with the passionate and vibrant Caroline INSPIRES Bennett, a dynamic speaker, artist, poet, consultant, educator, and founder of Caroline Inspires LLC, who shares her journey of becoming a beacon of hope for young people, especially Black youth.

Get ready to be inspired!

Imagine a vacation where every moment matters, and screens are a thing of the past! In this energizing episode of the Generation Youth podcast, hosts James McLamb and special guest co-host Melissa McLamb dive into the magic of tech-free family getaways. With summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to embrace those unforgettable moments with your loved ones, free from digital distractions.

Ever wondered how to strike the perfect balance between structure and freedom for your teenager's summer break?

Our role as fathers extends beyond mere caregiving. It's about nurturing a deep connection with our children through open dialogue and empathy. In this episode, Larry Hagner, the mastermind behind Dad Edge, imparts practical wisdom from his fatherhood journey that goes beyond the surface of traditional roles. Together, we explore the tangible benefits of mentorship and meaningful conversations with our children and how these can revolutionize our approach to fatherhood.   Connect with Larry Hagner: Website: https://thedadedge.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadEdge  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedadedge/  X: https://x.com/thedadedge/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyS9kQOWK-BOF2N2A3Sn8ag    Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:56) Who is Larry Hagner? (6:08) Breaking the cycle of negative role models  (8:57) The Brain is the hardware, and the mind is the software (11:55) The power of asking questions over lecturing (18:46) Encouraging fathers to establish a connection with their kids (21:04) Questions for connection (26:15) Fostering growth: Embracing failure and learning (28:20) The last person I'm going to call (31:24) Is it too late? (33:12) Engaging with young athletes: Supporting their growth (34:22) A faith-based fatherhood approach (36:02) Consistent implementation (39:50) Outro

In today's episode, we are joined by Kate Leavell, a pioneer in youth empowerment through sports coaching and writing, as she dives into the transformative power of relational leadership. She shares insights on shifting leadership styles to be more relational, emphasizing the importance of constructive feedback and nurturing growth. By prioritizing empathy, trust, and supportive environments, Kate emphasizes the profound impact of compassionate leadership in shaping meaningful relationships and outcomes for youth. She hopes to inspire listeners and be hopeful about the potential for change. Connect with Kate Leavell: Website: https://www.kateleavell.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-leavell-4b62217a/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachleavell  X: https://twitter.com/kateleavell Books: Stick Together: A Simple Lesson to Build a Stronger Team  https://bit.ly/4ana6Co  Superpower: An Inspiring Story to Overcome Self-Doubt and Unleash Your Authentic Greatness https://a.co/d/8Gt0BVK Confessions of an Imperfect Coach: An Experiment in Team Culture That Changed Everything https://a.co/d/2co0pOJ    Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:31) Who is Kate?  (6:01) Changing the way we lead youth (10:15) The need for change in leadership (11:30) Feedback: Build or break? (14:54) Building relationships through coaching (18:46) Importance of safety in relationships and teaching through challenges (23:13) Real-world success stories (28:39) Coaching challenges and culture shift (32:35) Effective communication in coaching and parenting (35:33) Misconceptions about tough coaching (42:27) Bridging the gap: Coach-parent collaboration (47:07) Outro