Unleash the Hive

Practicing Counselor Chrissy Brodish considers specific insights in God's Word that can speak to what we're seeing and dealing with in terms of mental health in the next generation.

In this episode we continue our conversation with Chrissy Brodish and look at practical ways that parents, youth workers and leaders can emphasize and encourage conversations about mental health with the next generation.

Our conversation with Chrissy Brodish continues as we look at the crucial role that connections make in overall mental health. This episode discusses the need for intentionality and creativity in helping the NextGen continue to find ways to connect, relate and grow.

Chrissy Brodish, a practicing counselor working with middle schoolers, shares insights about the mental health landscape and practical thoughts for helping families and nextgen leaders to bring hope and healing in the midst of anxiety.

In the last part of our conversation with DOC Maddison, we look at how identity development impacts mental health. Helping the next generation figure out, and making space for them to explore their LOOKS, LIKES and LAUGHS is essential in figuring out their identity and equipping them to face life's struggles and challenges.

DOC Maddison takes insights from Gary Chapman's book, "Five Love Languages" and shows how these insights can be applied to mental health and impacting the next generation.

Our conversation with DOC Maddison  continues as we look at depression and anxiety, and tools to help the next generation cope with both!

We continue our conversation with DOC Maddison about ministering to and empowering the next generation in light of significant issues with mental health. DOC talks through the 5 stages of grief, sharing how understanding grief as a cycle is incredibly important.

DOC Maddison shares incredible insights about the effects of prolonged stress and anxiety on mental health. Remember the G.A.S.!!!

Dr. Ling walks us through practical and biblical responses to the mental health crisis among young people.  These responses, informed by a deep biblical narrative and theology of suffering, are essential for NextGen leaders to understand and apply to their ministries and relationships.

Helping the next generation have a more robust theology of suffering and improving their mental health requires critical thinking. Dr. Ling Dinse examines how youth and young adult ministries can encourage this type of thinking and discussion on an ongoing basis.

Correctly understanding the character of God is crucial for understanding the difficulties we experience in our broken world. Leaders can help the next generation do this by making space for genuine relationships, honest conversation and authentic wrestling with challenging circumstances.

One of the most important spiritual factors relating to mental health is helping the next generation develop a deep and robust Theology of Suffering where they're able to make sense of both the goodness of God and the pain of our broken world.

Dr. Ling Dinse, a licensed social worker and college professor, continues our conversation about mental health. In this episode, she dives into two different factors - biological and social - that contribute to concerns about mental health in the next generation.

Mental health, anxiety and depression are incredibly prevalent and pressing concerns with the next generation. In this episode we begin a conversation with Dr. Ling Dinse, Professor of Counseling and Social Work. We explore Dr. Ling's personal connection with mental health realities and set the stage for exploring how NextGen leaders can minister in light of this challenging reality.

More than anything else, helping your students develop real, authentic and genuine friendships fuels effective disabilities ministry. Teaching the next generation to understand and be in relationship with their peers with special needs is essential!

In this episode, two critical and practical insights are discussed by a veteran of disabilities ministry. These insights provide the 'pillars' of effectively ministering to students with disabilities.

What are some practical ways to equip the next generation to minister to people with disabilities? Whether that's peers in youth group, or others in their small group, or church family. Tune in to hear Sandy Robinson discuss practical insights and practices!

Sandy Robinson, Director of Disabilities Ministries at Calvary Church, discusses 5 practical tools to use when ministering to students with disabilities.

Dealing with distracting behaviors and building effective relationships are important. Even more critical is the understanding of why students with disabilities are essential for a strong and complete nextgen ministry. Tune in as Sandy Robinson talks through what makes students with disabilities foundational to a healthy and thriving student ministry.

It's crucial for NextGen leaders to build relational bridges to impact students with disabilities. Reaching out to and making meaningful connections with the student(s) and their families is a crucial first step in successfully ministering to students with disabilities. 

What can NextGen ministries learn about including students with disabilities in their ministries? What are the first steps to take? Join the conversation with guest Sandy Robinson, Director of Disabilities Ministry at Calvary Church in southeastern PA.

How can NextGen ministries intentionally include, disciple and equip students with disabilities? This episode focuses first on the language that most properly frames an effective approach to disabilities ministry.

How did the C.E. movement begin? In the midst of a snowstorm, young people stepped up to live for Christ 24/7!

Heading into a new year often brings the chance for reflection and resolution. But even with the best of intentions, the vast majority of resolutions fail. How can we make sure our pursuit of Christ and Godly living continues to grow throughout each day? It has everything to do with fruit trees...

What can this familiar Bible verse teach us about living boldly for Christ? Genesis 1:1 gives important insights for Godly living!

It's crucial for leaders to be continually 'cleaning their lenses' - evaluating their assumptions, methods, and models - for how to intentionally disciple the next generation. That process of adaptation and flexibility in ministry is more crucial than ever!

What does it look like for NextGen leaders to set the example for those in their sphere of influence as we continue to minister through chaos, uncertainty, and uncharted waters?

This episode examines three super-practical insights that can allow NextGen leaders to continue moving forward and staying focused as they minister through uncharted waters. 

Our world & our lives have changed in dramatic ways because of COVID-19. The time is ripe for NextGen leaders to bring new and creative ideas to the ministries they lead. Now is the time to keep moving forward! 

The secret sauce to continue moving forward with NextGen discipleship during uncertainty and chaos is encouragement! Dr. Dave and Josh dive into how maintaining an attitude of encouragement will radically impact your ministry.

During a season where moving forward in ministry can be challenging, difficult & uncertain, "clarifying your vision" is a crucial element to effective NextGen ministry. Tune in as Dr. Dave & Josh share thoughts on why and how to allow God to clarify your vision.

How can we effectively mentor the next generation...from a distance? Learn helpful postures and strategies from Pastor Garrett Low, the founder of "Distant Mentor." For more ideas and info, check out www.distantmentor.com 

Dr. Dave's experience of seeing "Don't Feed the Bears!" signs at Yellowstone National Park has powerful implications for the way we disciple the next generation!

In an incredibly divided world, how can we approach & fight our battles? Josh shares key insights from 2 Chronicles 20.

Teaching the next generation to live with boldness is essential in a broken and chaotic world where the many followers of Christ over-prioritize safety and comfort. Dr. Dave shares three keys for how to live BOLDLY!

Leading with integrity and humility is a key ingredient in today's 'me-centered' world. This episode explores 3 insights for equipping the next generation (& ourselves!) to lead in humility for God's glory!

Today's isolated and broken world is exasperating the loneliness, fear and desperation that many young people experience.  How can we bring the life-giving power of the gospel to bear on these realities? This episode  examines the hope-filled lessons we can learn from a man named Tertius.

Focusing on discipleship efforts that empower the next generation rather than entertain them is a simple concept...but it requires asking intentional questions! In this episode, Dr. Dave and Josh talk through 5 key questions that NextGen leaders can ask to see if their ministry is developing hippos or honeybees...

As believers, we have the crucial opportunity to show the love and power of God through how we TRUST Him for strength in the midst of uncertainty and chaos. This is an incredibly testimony when so many in our world today respond with fear.

Dr. Dave Rahn, former VP of "Youth For Christ", discusses four critical habits for helping the next generation live on mission for Christ each day!

In part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Dave Rahn, VP for Ministry with Youth for Christ, we continue to look at the new things that God will do through a season of uncertainty. The time is now to ask courageous questions about how ministry can look different in a world impacted by COVID-19.

Many of the familiar aspects of NextGen ministry have been put on hold or removed because of COVID-19. Dr. Dave Rahn, Sr. VP for Ministry at Youth for Christ, joins the podcast to consider how this might be a season where "new wine skins" and courageous questions are needed to impact the next generation moving forward.

Pastor Tim Sanger, a 30-year youth ministry veteran, shares how he's utilized the Christian Endeavor T.E.A.M. Work approach to actively engage young people in ministry - moving them from consumers to creators!

In part 1 of a 3 part interview, we sit down with Pastor Tim Sanger, a 30-year youth ministry veteran and ask him to share his insights on making a lasting impact in youth ministry. In this episode Tim shares an incredibly comprehensive list of keys for ministering deeply in today's broken world.

In part 1 of a 3 part interview, we sit down with Pastor Tim Sanger, a 30-year youth ministry veteran and ask him to share his insights on making a lasting impact in youth ministry. This episode focuses on significant ways the landscape of youth ministry has changed over the last 30 years.

What can we do when young people feel like they're not good enough to be loved by God, or like they'll just fail if they try to follow God? How can we mobilize students who are overly focused on their shortcomings and failures? Listen in as Josh shares practical thoughts & ideas.

Listen in as Dr. Dave shares key insights from 2 Chronicles 32:1-8 on conquering anxiety and fear in this special Bible Study deep dive episode.

In the midst of caring for the details and logistics of "re-opening" to meet together in person, how can NextGen leaders tend to their soul and stay focused on loving God completely?

Dr. Walt Mueller, the founder of CPYU (the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding) shares his thoughts, insights and hopes for the future of NextGen discipleship post-COVID-19. 

In part 2 of our interview with Pastor Pat Testerman we look at strategies to continue equipping believers to pursue God in increasingly deeper ways as churches consider re-opening and meeting in person again.