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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Austin Colby. He is a financial expert, so we ask him all the tough questions! This is a timeless conversation. About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Susanna Steele. She speaks on the importance of hospitality for the next generation, whether that means on the college campus or in homes! About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Darrien Graves. He is leading praise young adults in Texas! We dive into what it means to empower Gen Z. About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/

Josiah and Micah Kennealy have a conversation with Luke Barnett. He is serving at Dream City Church! We talk about his story and how God has shown miracle after miracle in his life.  About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Dr. Ronnie Floyd. Dr. Floyd dives into the spiritual disciplines of praying and fasting! Today's episode is presented by: 1. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Mike Alvarez. Pastor Terry dives deep into what it means to have peace. Something we all need! Today's episode is presented by: 1. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Mike Alvarez. Pastor Mike serves at Calvary Church in Naperville, IL! Here, he leads a powerful young adult ministry! Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Ian Morgan Cron. Renowned author, psychotherapist, and Enneagram teacher, he wears many hats and does it well!   Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with a team member, Dominic Cerri to talk about all things Gen Z from his perspective as a Gen Z'er. Dominic is currently serving with us, at his local church, and pursuing a degree in ministry at North Central University!   Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Clay and Allie Cooney about leading together as a married couple in ministry. They lead NPYA at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia.  Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. -Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today Check out our conversation with Clay and Allie about FRIENDSHIP on the NPYA podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-npya-podcast/id1692235861 

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Sara Dangerfield about leading spiritual hoarders, defining discipleship, and young adult ministry. Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7 -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/ -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today About our guest, Sara Dangerfield: https://www.saradangerfield.com 

Josiah and Micah visit with Tim Lukei (Mariners Church Men's Pastor and Founder of Maverick River Collective) about the crisis of young men, loneliness, emptiness, and creating discipleship pathways for young adults! Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=3854c66c00124d42 -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15Lmxj4qUW/ -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about our guest, Tim Lukei: https://maverickriver.com 

BONUS EPISODE: From the 2025 youngadultstoday DIGITAL CONFERENCE!  On February 3rd, 2025 over 250 young adult ministry leaders registered for the @youngadultstoday DIGITAL CONFERENCE. We learned about AI, reaching Gen Z, understanding the Alpha Generation, starting a young adult ministry, utilizing Instagram and social media and so much more! Here is a clip from Terry Parkman on how we can start preparing for GEN Alpha in young adult mininstry! EXTRA RESOURCES: -Join us June 5-6th, 2025 leader conference IN PERSON in Southern California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=82d317d769c24e0b  On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngadultstoday -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021  -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/  About our ministry: www.youngadults.today  More about Terry Parkman: www.terryparkman.com | www.instagram.com/terryparkman  

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Dillon and Shelby Scott about longevity in leadership, leading together as a couple, and young adult ministry. Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. GFA World's Paid Apprentice Program: http://gfa.org/apprenticeship More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=3854c66c00124d42 -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15Lmxj4qUW/ -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today 

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Karen Swallow Prior (professor, author, and thought leader) joins us to discuss deconstruction, church hurt, and rediscovering faith! More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference   -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@youngadultstoday?si=0k4szpZe_1eIirCM - Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today About our ministry: www.youngadults.today 

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Glenn Packiam (pastor at Rock Harbor Church and Senior Fellow at the Barna Group) joins us to discuss living intentional lives as young adults, resilience, and what it means to be a Christian! More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California:https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@youngadultstoday?si=0k4szpZe_1eIirCM -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today About our ministry: www.youngadults.today  Resources mentioned by Glenn Packiam today: Barna Group's Open Generation Study: https://www.barna.com/the-open-generation/ "What's a Christian, Anyway" by Glenn Packiam: https://amzn.to/3XRVNCa "The Intentional Year" by Glenn and Holly Packiam https://amzn.to/4hDact4

We look back at some of the most viewed, downloaded, and shared episodes of the youngadultstoday podcast from this past year! Guests include: Ryan Skoog, Jade Warshaw, Jonathan Brozozog, Dr. Rob Hoskins, Terry Parkman, Grant Troutt, and Lee Strobel! More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us March 7-8th, 2025 leader conference IN PERSON in Minnesota: https://www.youngadults.today/conference -Sign Up for Coaching Communities – Space is limited. Deadline February 14th: https://www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@youngadultstoday?si=0k4szpZe_1eIirCM -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today About our ministry: www.youngadults.today 

Artificial Intelligence is the question of 2025.. is it good, bad, or otherwise? Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Mike Brown from Logos Bible Software to discuss the faith of young adults, the reality of AI, and informed approaches to ministry and leadership. More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California:https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference -Sign Up for Coaching Communities – Space is limited. Deadline February 14th: https://www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@youngadultstoday?si=0k4szpZe_1eIirCM -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today About our ministry: www.youngadults.today 

About our guest: Neely Taminga is the CEO of Distill Advisory. She's also a professor at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN:  https://x.com/NeelyTamminga  https://www.northcentral.edu/ SHOW NOTES: -Join us on March 7-8th in Minneapolis, MN at the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadultst.today/conference  -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021  -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today  -Today's episode is brought to you by: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship  About our ministry: www.youngadults.today  RESOURCES:  -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry  -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle  -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:  On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085  On Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085  On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@youngadultstoday?si=0k4szpZe_1eIirCM

On February 3rd, 2025 over 250 young adult ministry leaders registered for the DIGITAL CONFERENCE. We learned about AI, reaching Gen Z, understanding the Alpha Generation, starting a young adult ministry, utilizing instagram and social media and so much more! Speakers included Josiah Kennealy, Micah Kennealy, Grant Skeldon, Terry Parkman, Dallas Viva, Rochelle Geer, Allan Walters, Dominic Cerri, Cameron McDaniel, Danny Rangel, Hunter Perry, Mike Alvarez, and more! SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry:https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle:https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us March 7-8th, 2025 leader conference IN PERSON in Minnesota: https://www.youngadults.today/conference -Sign Up for Coaching Communities – Space is limited. Deadline February 14th: https://www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085  On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngadultstoday -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ALhVKi1ad/  -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ About our ministry: www.youngadults.today 

Tory Farina and his wife Elizabeth have planted several churches and launched multiple businesses as well. They founded https://www.revfresh.org to refresh pastors with breaks and sabbaticals. Tory joins Josiah and Micah Kennealy to discuss important conversations that every young leader should be having. SHOW NOTES: -Join us on March 7-8th in Minneapolis, MN at the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadultst.today/conference -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today -Today's episode is brought to you by: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship About our ministry: www.youngadults.today RESOURCES: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085 On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@youngadultstoday?si=0k4szpZe_1eIirCM 

Brent Silkey is the founder of 30forfreedom.org and leads Chi Alpha at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Brent will be running the Great World Race - 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Learn more about 30 For Freedom: www.30forfreedom.org The Great World Race Video used with permission from Ben Hegi Media: https://www.instagram.com/ben.hegi Our sponsor today: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship Join us in March in Minneapolis: www.youngadults.today/conference www.youngadults.today 

Mariners Church in Irvine, California launched Thursdays at Mariners just a year ago with 1,100 young adults and a year later they're running 1,900 weekly! Dallas Viva, young adult pastor from Mariners joins us to talk about what God is doing and what's working in young adult ministry! Join us March 7-8th, 2025 in Minneapolis for the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference We also have Coaching Communities launching this February and there's a few spots still available: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities Today's episode is brought to you by Worth The Wait Journal. If you're single, dating or engaged, this is your journal to your future spouse: https://www.micahkennealy.com/products-1/worth-the-wait-guided-filler Join our FB community of 2500+ young adult ministry leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AUmAkqJ5n/ Follow youngadultstoday on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ Check out The Rooted Network's Discipleship Resources: https://www.experiencerooted.com   www.youngadults.today 

If you feel like you're always struggling to get things done and your calendar needs examination - today is for you! Alan Pastian is a pastor at River Valley Church and a productivity coach for pastors. Join us March 7-8th, 2025 in Minneapolis for the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference We also have Coaching Communities launching this February and there's a few spots still available: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities Today's episode is brought to you by Worth The Wait Journal. If you're single, dating or engaged, this is your journal to your future spouse: https://www.micahkennealy.com/products-1/worth-the-wait-guided-filler Join our FB community of 2500+ young adult ministry leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1RKRK82B79/ Follow youngadultstoday on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ Alan's Forward Planner: https://amzn.to/3WGqXft Alan Pastian's Resources: https://www.alanpastian.com www.youngadults.today

Mental Health Matters. When 11% of Gen Alpha is suicidal (those under age 14) and 50% in the Alpha Generation are experiencing loneliness, anxiety, and/or depression - those of us who care about young people need to step in as prayer warriors and spiritual care givers. Our guest is Jonny Ardavanis - pastor and author. Jonny's book "Consider The Lillies": https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310368243/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_F6DCJTKGT3X14V2VR9K4?linkCode=ml2&tag=josiahkenneal-20 We hope you'll join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota this March 7-8th, 2025 for the youngadultstoday leader conference. Details and Registration at: www.youngadults.today/conference www.youngadults.today 

How does Gen Z view faith, prayer, Christianity, and the Bible? Cicley Corry from Barna Group joins us to discuss Generation Z! Josiah and Micah also unpack the 4 Challenges that await young adults. Show Notes: -5 Things You Need to Know About Gen Z in 2024 article: https://www.barna.com/research/gen-z-2024/ -Gen Z: Vol. 3 Barna report, produced in partnership with Impact 360 (this is the full report that this excerpt article is from): https://shop.barna.com/products/gen-z-volume-3?srsltid=AfmBOortFPn7ey9sbG64yG4rS5alYTbTKC9DtL4_e3ty2s0YF9Y7ovsq -Barna Access Plus: https://www.barna.com/access/ We hope you'll join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota this March 7-8th, 2025 for the youngadultstoday leader conference. Details and Registration at: www.youngadults.today/conference www.youngadults.today 

As a parent, pastor, and leader it's easy to wonder how AI and technology will impact the future of church work and ministry. We unpack just that during today's conversation. Matt and Jill Reed are the founders of https://thirtystory.com - they utilize film and videos to tell stories of churches, nonprofits, and missions work. They also have a brand new course we discuss called https://www.knowcurtains.com   The Reed's on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UClSasPSuG4XZJaMMgTr2atA We hope you'll join us for the 6th annual youngadultstoday leader conference March 7-8th, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota as we gather with leaders and teams from across the country. Registration + details: www.youngadults.today/conference www.youngadults.today 

Ray Comfort joins us to share what he's learned from 50 years of open air preaching and presenting the good news of the gospel every day. We hope you'll join us March 7-8th, 2025 for the youngadultstoday leader conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Register and bring your team at: www.youngadults.today/conference www.youngadults.today 

We have Tony Myles and Heather Flies join us to talk about the transition of youth ministry to college and young adulthood as well as how to battle loneliness through community, friendships, and romance. Their book: "Single, Dating, Friendship and Romance": https://amzn.to/4fQ5bxi Give towards youngadultstoday ministry: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Join our FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HphqHN5c/?mibextid=K35XfP Find young adult ministry resources: www.youngadults.today/book  www.youngadults.today 

We talk about the mental health of the next generation and what parents, pastors, and caring adults can do to be a blessing, encouragement, and resource. "12 Habits For a Sound Mind and Joyful Life": https://amzn.to/4fQNT2S Give towards youngadultstoday ministry: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 www.youngadults.today  

Rachel S. Miller is a writer and speaker. We interview her about singleness, unmet expectations, and how to hold onto hope even when it hurts. Rachel's book "When It Hurts To Hope": https://amzn.to/4i9KIoG Consider a major gift to the ministry of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 More information: www.youngadults.today 

We talk with Mark Mittelberg about the faith of the next generation, the rise of deconstruction, and how apologetics and evangelism go hand in hand! Mark's evangelism resources: https://markmittelberg.com Contagious Faith book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310113288/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_F5N6BQ7VXFE35A9Q1SFK?linkCode=ml2&tag=josiahkenneal-20 Consider a major gift to the ministry of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 More information: www.youngadults.today 

Jonathan Brozozog is the Pastor of Creative Church in Maple Grove, MN. He's also an author, husband, and dad to 8 kids! We ask Pastor Jonathan about parenting and doing family well. He's one of the most creative people we know and he shares how young leaders can unlock creativity. Lastly, we ask him about visionary leadership and casting vision. Jonathan's parenting resources: https://www.raisingparents.com   Consider a major gift to the ministry of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 More information: www.youngadults.today 

So you want to write a book? Let's go! We sit down with Christian Non-Fiction Acquisitions Editor at Moody Publisher, Drew Dyck. We ask about platform, blogging, podcasting, and writing. Drew shares what he looks for in aspiring debut authors. More about us: www.youngadults.today 

Augustine Mendoza is the Director of Spiritual Life at Oral Roberts University. We unpack his insights of trends he is seeing on the college campus and define the difference between discipleship, mentoring, and leadership. Consider supporting the ministry of youngadultstoday with a year end gift of any size: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Today's episode is presented by Covenant Eyes. Get your first month free with promo code: YOUNGADULTS at checkout: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/75yOr3 www.youngadults.today 

We talk with author and editor Drew Dyck about the faith of the next generation, what acquisition editors look for in a prospective author, the rise of the nones and the role of mentoring in intergenerational faith communities. 50% off 3 book bundle: www.youngadults.today/book Shout out to our sponsor: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship www.youngadults.today  

Is God real? Are miracles possible? What do you do when you feel like giving up? These are some of the questions we unpack as we sit down with Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown (Lead Pastor of Sandals Church). 3 Book Bundle 50% off: www.youngadults.today/book "Everyday a Miracle" is Pastor Matt's newest book: https://amzn.to/3BZ9pUp This conversation is presented by our partner GFA World and their paid apprenticeship program in Dallas, TX - more details: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship 

Many colleges are struggling, shrinking, or shutting down... and Arizona Christian University is thriving - hitting record enrollment for the 9th straight year. We talk with the University President, Dr. Len Munsil about how and why they're thriving. www.youngadults.today 

The future is fractional! We talk with Eric Hoke about bi-vocational ministry, how he grew his Twitter following, and side-hustles for pastors. We share a story of how George Kamel side-hustled his way from broke to boss. Eric Hoke is the founder of www.ihelppastorsgetjobs.com and author of Market Street Pastor: https://amzn.to/4eSvFxy www.youngadults.today 

You're 80% more likely to get into a car accident when you're changing lanes. Life is a lot like that. When you're moving, graduating from high school or college, making life defining decisions - we have the opportunity to help as spiritual leaders. Let's help create healthy transitions from high school to college, college to young adults, and young adults into life! 50% off book bundles when you visit: www.youngadults.today/book This episode is presented by our partners at: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship www.youngadults.today 

What's in your hands? That's your plan. What's in God's hands? That's the vision. What's in your heart? That's the dream. Pastor Rob Ketterling (Lead Pastor of River Valley Church in MN) sits down with Josiah and Micah Kennealy to talk about working out your plan, vision, dream as well as generosity, planting a church that was relevant for young adults, and Pastor Rob's best insights for young leaders. We also talk about church hurt, deconstruction, and leadership. www.youngadults.today   To express your generosity and invest into reaching young adults for Christ you can visit: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Pick up a copy of Pastor Rob's newest book "The Generous Life": https://amzn.to/4f10Gim Also, follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today 

Have you realized that whether it's Millennials, Gen Z, or the Alpha Gen - they are deeply altruistic and desire to make a difference? How can we as pastors, parents, and next gen leaders mobilize young adults to right the wrong of this world? 50% off book bundles when you visit: www.youngadults.today/book This episode is presented by our partners at: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship  www.youngadults.today 

Are you a pastor who cares about the well being and faith of the next generation? A parent or grandparent who is concerned with the levels of anxiety and loneliness in your loved ones? This is one of the most important conversations facing our cultural moment... 50% off book bundle: www.youngadults.today/book  Today's episode is presented by GFA World's Paid Apprentice Program: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship Digital Parenting Book and Course: https://www.digitalparenting.com www.youngadults.today 

Hunter Perry is the young adult pastor at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona. We talk about the importance of young adult ministry, Wamos that are self-driving cars and AI, and reimagining what reaching young adults in your community can look like. Our gift to you is this Free ebook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry" https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Today's episode is presented by GFA World's Paid Apprentice Program: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship www.youngadults.today 

Michael Murphy is a Lead Pastor Coach and author of the book XLR8: https://amzn.to/3BdyBFY. We talk about the importance of young adult ministry, how to grow in your leadership as a young adult, and confronting insecurity in your leadership. Our gift to you is this Free ebook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry" https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Today's episode is presented by GFA World's Paid Apprentice Program: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship You can also pay whatever price you want for Michael Murphy's book XLR8 here: https://leaderscape.audiencetap.com/qc/Kto8HfenYg5Gv www.youngadults.today 

Jon-Michael Sherman is the founder of Rocket Media. We talk about church planting, online marketing, SEO, AI, and digital discipleship. Enjoy this FREE "Church Plant Masterclass" with the code YAT100 when you visit: www.churchplantmasterclass.com Also - our gift to you is this Free ebook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry" https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry 

Terry Parkman (River Valley Church, One Hope) joins us to talk about Discipleship Pathways for Gen Alpha, the future of the church, and processing decisions in leadership. www.youngadults.today 

Josiah and Micah sit down with Sandra Stanley and her daughter Allie Stanley Cooney to talk about parenting the next generation. We unpack the 4 stages of parenting, what is different about raising children in this generation, why the faith of the next generation is worth everything, and Allie & Sandra's new book "Meet Me in the Middle" Copies of "Meet Me in the Middle" are available at: https://amzn.to/4dC01Un www.youngadults.today 

We talk with Brady Schearer from Pro Church Tools about AI, how to utilize social media digital opportunities for evangelism and discipleship, and why young adult ministry is vital. The Great Opportunity Study: https://www.greatopportunity.org www.youngadults.today 

We talk with Ken Coleman - America's Career Coach from Ramsey Solutions about Gen Z in the workforce, inflation in the economy, and how to navigate career transitions if you hate your job, work in a toxic environment, have a bad boss and you're looking for the work you're wired to do! Take the Get Clear Career Assessment: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/Get-Clear-Career-Assessment-Find-the-Work-Youre-Wired-To-Do Buy a copy of Ken's latest book "Find the Work You're Wired to Do": https://amzn.to/3yk2HH0 Today's sponsor: www.gfa.org  (check out their paid apprentice program in Dallas, Texas) www.youngadults.today 

If there's ever been a time where it's felt like our world is divided- it's now... and God's heart is that we would be unified! We unpack how unity is possible with Pastor Brady Boyd! Life Minded Book by Brady Boyd: https://amzn.to/3yxKZj8 The Life Minded Bible Study by Brady Boyd: https://amzn.to/4da8MF1 Sponsors: www.gfa.org (Check out their paid apprentice program Gospel for Asia) www.youngadults.today