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Q&A on Effective Youth and Children's MinistryIn this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James welcomes listeners to a special Q&A segment. Al, along with members of the Youth Works Ministry support team, including Chris Jones, Josh Ord, Di Lucas, and Megan Gates, tackles various questions related to youth and children's ministry. Topics discussed include partnering with parents, "optimal" youth group sizes, the balance between evangelism and discipleship, and effective leadership training. They offer insights into how to engage parents in ministry, strategies for recruiting and retaining leaders, and the dynamics of running large versus small youth groups.House Conference | Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th August - ***Early Bird Closes On the 30th of May***HOUSE Conference is about theological reflection for best practice in youth and children's ministry within a community of youth and children's ministers. This annual conference for youth and children's ministry is held at Youthworks Conference Centres Port Hacking.Register at youthworks.net/houseConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church or check out our Facebook Page.You can connect with the broader Youthworks Family clicking here.You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Get stuck in to the Effective Ministry Podcast Facebook page or send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to House Conference 202500:13 Exploring Sacrificial Discipleship00:26 Excitement and Challenges of Sacrifice01:44 Introducing TMT: Training Ministry Teams02:22 New Developments in TMT03:34 Effective Ministry Podcast: Q&A Introduction04:10 Meet the Youth Works Ministry Support Team04:56 Diving into Your Questions06:27 Onboarding Families to Ministry Groups10:29 Partnering with Parents in Ministry24:28 Balancing Evangelism and Discipleship in Youth Ministry29:43 Effective Leadership Training30:57 Setting Personal Goals for Leaders33:58 Recruiting and Retaining Leaders38:02 Optimal Youth Group Size41:52 Balancing Large and Small Youth Groups51:01 Concluding Thoughts on Youth Ministry52:17 Introduction to Phone Policies52:43 New Legislation on Social Media

Welcome back!In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, we share a seminar recorded live at the Mothers Union Sydney Seminar at St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney and watched online by many others in regional Australia and accross the world. Al James speaks with Beth Braga about helping kids stand firm and stand out in their faith. They discuss key strategies for faith retention, including intergenerational discipleship, providing opportunities for young people to serve, and integrating faith into everyday life. The conversation highlights the importance of fostering a robust, coherent, and livable faith that works in the real world. They also address common challenges and emphasize the significance of prayer and reliance on God's sovereignty in guiding young people towards a lasting faith.While aimed mostly at parents, this episode will have valuable insights for youth and kids ministry leaders as well.Training Ministry TeamsAt the start of the episode we hear from Cam Harte about Training Ministry Teams where you can access quality training content to better equip your youth and children's ministry leaders for ministry to young people in your context. Coming Up!SquareOne Winter | Friday 30th May-Sunday 1st June Youthworks Square One is a weekend camp for children in Years 3 - 6 and their church leaders. Youthworks Ministry Support Team in partnership with a committee of volunteers plans the whole weekend of age-appropriate Bible teaching and fun activities, freeing church leaders to invest in discipling their kids. Children need to be part of a registered church to attend so please have your church's children's ministry coordinator complete the expression of interest form.Express your interest at youthworks.net/squareoneHouse Conference | Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th AugustHOUSE Conference is about theological reflection for best practice in youth and children's ministry within a community of youth and children's ministers. This annual conference for youth and children's ministry is held at Youthworks Conference Centres Port Hacking.Register at youthworks.net/houseConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church or check out our Facebook Page.You can connect with the broader Youthworks Family clicking here.You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Get stuck in to the Effective Ministry Podcast Facebook page or send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back!In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Al James talks with David Krebs, Sydney Metro Worker at Scripture Union NSW, about burnout in youth and children's ministry. Drawing from David's research and ministry experience, they explore what burnout is, how it shows up in ministry life, and what can help prevent it. The conversation touches on collaborative efficacy—trusting that God enables us to meet the demands of ministry—as well as the value of recognising limits, paying attention to warning signs, and shaping ministry roles in ways that support long-term faithfulness.If you're interested in David's research, you can find his research paper here. Youthworks GetawaysAt the start of the episode we hear from Sam Hudson the head of Youthworks Getaways. You can get in touch to organise a parent child adventure tailored for your church by emailing him at getaways@youthworks.net.Coming Up!SquareOne Winter | Friday 30th May-Sunday 1st June Youthworks Square One is a weekend camp for children in Years 3 - 6 and their church leaders. Youthworks Ministry Support Team in partnership with a committee of volunteers plans the whole weekend of age-appropriate Bible teaching and fun activities, freeing church leaders to invest in discipling their kids. Children need to be part of a registered church to attend so please have your church's children's ministry coordinator complete the expression of interest form.Register at youthworks.net/squareoneHouse Conference | Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th AugustHOUSE Conference is about theological reflection for best practice in youth and children's ministry within a community of youth and children's ministers. This annual conference for youth and children's ministry is held at Youthworks Conference Centres Port Hacking.Register at youthworks.net/houseConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church or check out our Facebook Page.You can connect with the broader Youthworks Family clicking here.You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Get stuck in to the Effective Ministry Podcast Facebook page or send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back!This week we talk with Andy Stevenson and Lisa Vassalo, Andy is the head of Youthworks Ministry Support and has been involved in Youth Ministry for more than 20 years. Lisa is ssociate Pastor: Children's Ministry Coordinator and Women's Trainer at St Marks Pennant Hills. She oversees children's ministry at St Mark's and helps support and train female leaders. She's been at St Marks 9 years and has previously worked in youth and children's ministry in other church contexts.In this episode, Al James chat's with them about the how and why of staying long term in youth and children's ministry. What an encouraging listen.Youthworks GetawaysAt the start of the episode we hear from Sam Hudson the head of Youthworks Getaways. You can get in touch to organise a parent child adventure tailored for your church by emailing him at getaways@youthworks.net. Coming Up!SquareOne Winter | Friday 30th May-Sunday 1st June Youthworks Square One is a weekend camp for children in Years 3 - 6 and their church leaders. Youthworks Ministry Support Team in partnership with a committee of volunteers plans the whole weekend of age-appropriate Bible teaching and fun activities, freeing church leaders to invest in discipling their kids. Children need to be part of a registered church to attend so please have your church's children's ministry coordinator complete the expression of interest form.Register at youthworks.net/squareoneHouse Conference | Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th AugustHOUSE Conference is about theological reflection for best practice in youth and children's ministry within a community of youth and children's ministers. This annual conference for youth and children's ministry is held at Youthworks Conference Centres Port Hacking.Register at youthworks.net/houseConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church or check out our Facebook Page.You can connect with the broader Youthworks Family clicking here.You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Get stuck in to the Effective Ministry Podcast Facebook page or send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back!This week we talk with Revd Dr Graham Stanton,  Founding Principal of Youthworks College. Graham is currently Director of the Centre for Children's and Youth Ministry and Lecturer in Practical Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne. He is also founder and director of Youth Ministry Futures In this episode, Al James sits down with Graham to explore the significance of long-term, full-time youth ministry within the national church in Australia. He shares his vision for Youth Ministry Futures (YMF) and discusses the benefits of having long term, full-time and well trained youth ministers for the sake of young people and churches. The conversation covers the state of youth ministry in Australia, systemic issues in youth ministry today,  the challenges faced by part-time youth ministers, and the advantages of integrating youth ministry into the larger church environment. Graham also highlights the pressing need for a shift in how churches perceive and invest in youth ministry roles. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the future of youth ministry and the development of strong, supportive communities for young believers.Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Challenges in Youth Ministry 02:57 Effective Ministry Podcast Introduction 03:15 Insights from Kids and Youth Ministers 04:57 Upcoming Episodes Preview 06:05 Interview with Graham Stanton 06:53 Graham Stanton's Roles and Contributions 17:19 State of Youth Ministry in Australia 20:50 Systemic Issues in Youth Ministry 28:29 The Impact of Full-Time Youth Ministers 29:45 Exploring the Benefits of Full-Time Roles 31:27 The Importance of Theological Training 33:56 Challenges and Solutions in Youth Ministry 36:40 The Role of Youth Ministers in Churches 37:56 Advocating for Full-Time Youth Ministry 38:35 Reimagining Church Staffing Priorities 40:18 The Broader Impact of Youth Ministry 51:26 Intergenerational Ministry and Its Challenges 57:24 Youth Ministry Futures: Vision and GoalsComing Up!SquareOne Winter | Friday 30th May-Sunday 1st June Youthworks Square One is a weekend camp for children in Years 3 - 6 and their church leaders. Youthworks Ministry Support Team in partnership with a committee of volunteers plans the whole weekend of age-appropriate Bible teaching and fun activities, freeing church leaders to invest in discipling their kids. Children need to be part of a registered church to attend so please have your church's children's ministry coordinator complete the expression of interest form.Register at youthworks.net/squareoneHouse Conference | Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th AugustHOUSE Conference is about theological reflection for best practice in youth and children's ministry within a community of youth and children's ministers. This annual conference for youth and children's ministry is held at Youthworks Conference Centres Port Hacking.Register at youthworks.net/houseConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church or check out our Facebook Page.You can connect with the broader Youthworks Family clicking here.You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Get stuck in to the Effective Ministry Podcast Facebook page or send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is Nick Hilton. He's someone who the real menswear people all know and respect. They also like him because he's a pretty nice guy. If you are interested in style, clothing, and dressing well, then Nick is a good person to meet. He has an interesting story, which he details in his book A Tailor-Made Man. At one point, Nick's family had one of the world's largest American-made tailored clothing brands. Fun fact: His father gave Ralph Lauren (who worked for Norman Hilton) the seed money to start Polo. This is just one of the many interesting stories surrounding the Hilton family, which Nick chronicles so well in his book. A friend recommended A Tailor-Made Man to me, but Nick reached out to me before I could read it. We met via Zoom, and we spoke for over an hour. I was intrigued with Nick, his family, and his history in menswear. I also liked that Nick has serious opinions about dressing and doesn't shy away from sharing them. I've always been fascinated by the history of things we use in our everyday lives. That's a big part of what has driven my point of view with ACL through the years. I arrived in New York after many of these apparel manufacturers were gone, but I still could extract some of the stories about the golden years of U.S.-made clothing. I love to hear stories about the prime days of American-made suits when hundreds of thousands were made in Brooklyn and all over the Northeast. Having guests like Nick on the podcast to tell some of these stories is important to me. If you read his book, you'll understand that era even better. Until then, I hope you enjoy our conversation. Below are two ads from the Norman Hilton natural shoulder glory days.The ACL Podcast is meant to be a companion to the newsletter. You can listen in the Substack App, on Apple Podcasts or via Spotify directly if you prefer that. If you like this story, please consider subscribing and sending it to a friend. As always, I appreciate your support.Big thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.acl.news/subscribe

Welcome back!The first in our new episodes for 2025, this week we talk with Tim Beilharz about his new book, The Child in God's Church. Tim is a leading children's ministry thinker and writer, is a kids pastor at Soul Revival Church and is a former advisor at Youthworks. In this episode he and Al James discuss his new book which delves into the theological, theoretical, and sociological foundations of children's ministry in the Australian context. Tim emphasizes the importance of integrating children into the church as active members, balancing age-specific programs with family and intergenerational ministries. The discussion highlights how children can be disciples of Jesus at any age and how they and the whole church benefit from children being part of a broader church community. Tim's book, and a whole bunch of other great resources for youth and children's ministry are at Youthworks Media.The ebook is also available at Amazon and Apple BooksComing Up!SquareOne Winter | Friday 30th May-Sunday 1st June Youthworks Square One is a weekend camp for children in Years 3 - 6 and their church leaders. Youthworks Ministry Support Team in partnership with a committee of volunteers plans the whole weekend of age-appropriate Bible teaching and fun activities, freeing church leaders to invest in discipling their kids. Children need to be part of a registered church to attend so please have your church's children's ministry coordinator complete the expression of interest form.Register at youthworks.net/squareoneHouse Conference | Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th AugustHOUSE Conference is about theological reflection for best practice in youth and children's ministry within a community of youth and children's ministers. This annual conference for youth and children's ministry is held at Youthworks Conference Centres Port Hacking.Register at youthworks.net/houseConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church or check out our Facebook Page.You can connect with the broader Youthworks Family clicking here.You can partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Get stuck in to the Effective Ministry Podcast Facebook page or send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this heartfelt episode, Pastor Al James shares the extraordinary journey of his life. With deep reflections on faith, family, and legacy, Pastor Al opens up about his upbringing in San Francisco, his service in the Marine Corps, and the miraculous transformation through faith in Christ that led him to ministry and the founding of Calvary Chapel of Prescott. Pastor Al offers invaluable wisdom for pastors facing the challenges of leadership transitions, the importance of planning for the future, and how to lead with grace and humility. This episode is a testament to the power of prayer, family, and trusting God's plan in both personal and ministry life.

Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast!In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, hosts Al James and co-host Harriet Connor from the Timeless Parenting podcast conclude a three-part series on identity, healthy sexuality, and gender identity. They speak with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon co-authors of 'The Gender Revolution' with Rob Smith. The discussion delves into the biblical and biological perspectives on gender identity, Patricia shares her experiences in the field of gender medicine since the 1970s and highlights the changes in societal and medical approaches to gender identity issues, particularly among children and teens and the conversation offers practical advice for parents, churches and youth and children's ministries in caring for and discipling young people in light of the discussion around gender identity.Today's episode is a collaboration with the Timeless Parenting Podcast a ministry of Growing Faith and Mothers Union Sydney. Check out their other episodes and spread the word to the parents in your ministry!Register for LiTRegistrations for Leaders in Training (LiT) 2024/25 are open for:-Spring (September 30-Oct 4, 2024) ***rego now closed***-Summer 1 (January 22-26, 2025) ***sold out***-Summer 2 (January 26-30, 2025)Find Out More about Square OneTo find out more about Square One visit the youthworks website.There is still space at Square One Spring 2 - 8th-10th November. To jump in, email annemarie.rivers@youthworks.netConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Series Overview00:39 Meet the Guests: Patricia and Kamal01:43 Patricia's Journey in Gender Medicine04:01 The Rise of Gender Ideology09:38 Impact of Technology on Gender Identity15:51 Challenges of Puberty Blockers26:24 Parental Guidance and Positive Body Image30:04 Embracing Biblical Gender Perspectives33:59 Gender Stereotypes in the Bible34:29 Role Models Beyond Stereotypes35:24 The Tree Diagram of Gender36:16 Biology and Gender Identity40:56 Parental Guidance on Gender Ideology43:55 Social Media's Influence on Gender46:51 Responding to a Child's Gender Declaration50:23 Building Resilience and Family Bonds55:08 Church and Community Support57:14 Youth and Children's Ministry Approaches

Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast!Join hosts Al James and Anne Cunningham (Timeless Parenting Podcast) for part two of a three-part series on identity, healthy sexuality, and gender identity. In this episode, Al and Anne speak with Patricia and Kamal Weerakoon about the healthy sexuality from Biblical Christian perspective. Patricia, a Christian sexologist and author, and her son Kamal, a Presbyterian minister with a master's in biblical sexual ethics, share their collaborative approach on discussing healthy sexuality from a biblical framework. They emphasize the importance of proactive parenting, open communication and discuss the societal influences on young people's understanding of sexuality.Today's episode the first of two collaborations with the Timeless Parenting Podcast a ministry of Growing Faith and Mothers Union Sydney. Check out their other episodes and spread the word to the parents in your ministry!Register for LiTRegistrations for Leaders in Training (LiT) 2024/25 are open for:-Spring (September 30-Oct 4, 2024) ***rego now closed***-Summer 1 (January 22-26, 2025) ***sold out***-Summer 2 (January 26-30, 2025)Find Out More about Square OneTo find out more about Square One visit the youthworks website.There is still space at Square One Spring 2 - 8th-10th November. To jump in, email annemarie.rivers@youthworks.netConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome back to the Effective Ministry Podcast! The first in a three part series on Identity, Sexuality and Gender, in this episode, Al James sits down with Simon Swadling to explore the phrase 'finding your identity in Christ.' They discuss the pressures young people face around identity, why the phrase might be more harmful than helpful, and its lack of biblical backing. Simon shares his thoughts on how the phrase can promote individualism and a disconnect between our spiritual and physical lives. The alternative is to focus on building deep, meaningful relationships with Jesus and finding new ways to talk about our worth and identity.Simon is a Children's Minister at Summer Hill Anglican, as well as working for Living Faith and Single Minded.You can access his writing and reflection on identity and other things at his Substack.Register for LiTRegistrations for Leaders in Training (LiT) 2024/25 are open for:-Spring (September 30-Oct 4, 2024) ***rego now closed***-Summer 1 (January 22-26, 2025)-Summer 2 (January 26-30, 2025)Find Out More about Square OneTo find out more about Square One visit the youthworks website.There is still space at Square One Spring 2 - 8th-10th November. To jump in, email annemarie.rivers@youthworks.net Connect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.00:00 Introduction: The Pressure of Identity00:19 Exploring Worth and Identity in Christ01:13 Welcome to the Effective Ministry Podcast01:20 Questioning the Phrase: Identity in Christ03:35 Introducing Simon Swaddling03:47 Simon Swaddling's Journey and Roles05:42 Gut Issues with the Phrase07:00 Personal Experiences and Identity12:24 Broader Implications of Identity14:29 Is the Phrase Biblical?20:22 The Fracturing of the Self23:40 Individualism and Identity in Christ27:38 Dualism in Identity Narratives30:23 Embodied Life and Worship31:52 Particularity and Worth00:19 Freedom in Christ40:45 Youth Leadership Training43:12 Challenges for Young Christians49:53 Relational Identity in Christ01:00:26 Developing Youth Resources

In this episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James sits down with Tim Beilharz, a much loved and appreciated children's ministry advisor who is finishing up in his role at Youthworks after 12 years. Tim shares his experiences, his thoughts on the future of youth and children's ministry, and talks with Al about topics like the importance of intergenerational relationships, the necessity of communal and participatory church life, and recognizing child faith as real, holistic, and ad hoc (intrigued?!).Register for LiT Registrations for Leaders in Training (LiT) 2024/25 are open for:-Spring (September 30-Oct 4, 2024) ***closes soon***-Summer 1 (January 22-26, 2025) -Summer 2 (January 26-30, 2025) Connect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Al James works through how do we help youth to love God. we pick it up after he has just asked for suggestions from the group about what loving God looks like in youth. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

House Conference Special: Exploring the Doctrine of Sin with Michael Jensen and Tom HabibIn this special double episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Al James introduces audio readings of Papers for House Conference on the doctrine of sin by theologians Rev Dr Michael Jensen and Rev Dr Tom Habib.Episode 59 features Michael Jensen's paper, 'It's a Sin: Recovering the Language of Sin,' which delves into the contemporary difficulties of discussing sin and its importance in Christian theology.This episode (ep 060 features Tom Habib's Paper 'The Character of Sin: Sin in the Book of John'.Join us for a deep dive into the theological underpinnings of sin and practical applications for ministry.Register for House ConferenceRegister for House Conference at youthworks.net/houseConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find out more about Year 13 here.Time Markers00:00 Introduction 00:32 Special Occasion: House Conference01:19 House Conference Overview02:43 The Doctrine of Sin: This Year's Theme03:28 How to Register for House04:55 The Character of Sin in the Gospel of John09:17 Unbelief and the Love of Darkness17:13 The Imagery of Darkness and Light21:06 Unbelief and Our Sinful Condition29:48 The Imagery of Slavery and Families34:13 Unbelief and the Character of Sin40:54 Sin for Children and Young People43:57 ConclusionGlossarynoetic - relating to knowledge or understandingnomistic - relating to laws or legalism

House Conference Special: Exploring the Doctrine of Sin with Michael Jensen and Tom HabibIn this special double episode of the Effective Ministry Podcast, host Al James introduces two Papers for House Conference on the doctrine of sin by theologians Rev Dr Michael Jensen and Rev Dr Tom Habib. This episode (ep 069) features Michael Jensen's paper, 'It's a Sin: Recovering the Language of Sin,' which delves into the contemporary difficulties of discussing sin and its importance in Christian theology. Episode 70 will feature Tom Habib's Paper 'The Character of Sin: Sin in the Book of John'.Join us for a deep dive into the theological underpinnings of sin and practical applications for ministry.Register for House Conference Register for House Conference at youthworks.net/houseConnect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find out more about Year 13 here.Time Markers00:00 Introduction to the Effective Ministry Podcast03:59 How to Register for House Conference04:14 Introduction to the Papers04:46 It's a Sin: Recovering the Language of Sin by Michael Jensen04:55 The Disappearance of Sin in Modern Culture06:09 Analyzing the Concept of Sin10:54 Sin in Popular Culture13:42 Unresolved Tensions in a Post-Sin Culture17:56 Biblical Perspective on Sin26:30 Sin as a Tragic Human Condition37:54 Grace Larger Than Tragedy45:37 ConclusionGlossaryEnnui - a feeling of being bored and mentally tired caused by having nothing interesting or exciting to doEpistemology - the philosophical study of the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledgeConcupiscence - the tendency of humans to sin

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There are three different ways that the adult population of churches can grow:Adults being saved. Christians transferring from another congregation within your denomination of switching from another denomination. Children of members growing up in the church and taking on their parents faith for themselves.Most evangelical churches - even growing churches - are underperforming in the first and third ways.In the Sydney Anglican Church parents report that an average of only 65% of their children who grew up in church are currently professing Christ. That number hasn't changed in ten years - despite a targeted effort to increase it to 70%.The second way is people switching from another church within your denomination, or transferring from another denomination.Sydney Anglican Youthworks Consultant Al James says key focuses are deep discipleship, deep connection and authentic discussions at home with parents about faith. To watch Al James' Seminar on helping young people stick with Jesus, click this link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8d6fc0eSupport the Show.--Become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart via Patreon.

This week on the Effective Ministry Podcast, Al James shares his research on Youth Retention at Youthworks College's latest Theology Think Tank held on June 6, 2024.To see the full Theology Think Tank video click here.Hear Al James talk more about his research on The Pastor's Heart podcast here.Download the handout of Al's presentation here.Al James, a Youth Ministry Advisor for Youthworks, addresses the alarming dropout rates and factors influencing youth faith retention. Al speaks about the importance of integrated discipleship, family influence, and vibrant church programs. Highlighting actionable steps for improving ministry practice, this episode is crucial for anyone committed to nurturing young disciples in their journey with Jesus.Connect with YouthworksRegister for House Conference here.Click on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Kevin McLaughlin is the owner of the beloved New England heritage brand Quaker Marine and the co-founder of J.McLaughlin. He's a no nonsense New Yorker with an intimate knowledge of the nuts-and-bolts of making clothes. I would have a hard time finding someone more involved in the history of garment manufacturing in New York. It's a delight to be able to chat and learn from him. When I meet someone like Kevin, my mind starts to race with questions. He's seen a lot when it comes to making clothes and manufacturing in America. Every year the footprint of New York clothing-makers continues to shrink as factories close. Even in my short time working in the business things have continued to get noticeably smaller. Conversations with guys like Kevin help to preserve some of the history of the garment industry and give it a place in the dialog of today. These stories are but a small tribute to the hard working people of the trade, past and present. I hope you enjoy our conversation. The ACL Podcast is meant to be an add-on to the newsletter. You can listen in the Substack App, on Apple Podcasts or via Spotify directly if you prefer that. If you like this story please consider subscribing and sending to a friend. As always I appreciate your support.Big thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.acl.news/subscribe

Just before he hit the Border for a couple of ripper shows, we caught up with James Reyne for a big chat about his music over the last 40 years, touring and if he celebrated 40 years of his time on Return to Eden..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we delve into the complex and essential topic of the doctrine of sin, as a taster for the upcoming House Conference organized by Youthworks, August 27th-29th. Hosted by Al James, the discussion features insights from  committee members and youth and children's minister who explore the nature of sin, its impact on relationships with God and others, and its significance in youth and children's ministry. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding sin as both a state of the world and personal culpability, the necessity of nuanced teaching about sin, and the liberating truth of grace that accompanies an accurate understanding of sin. It also highlights the practical implications for ministry and the importance of approaching the topic with wisdom, and a robust theological framework to navigate the conversations about sin in a way that is both truthful and liberating for young believers.Connect with YouthworksClick on through⁠ to discover more about ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Show NotesInfo and Register for House Conference at youthworks.net/house

In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast, host Al James from YouthWorks in Sydney, is joined by Sam Davidson, the Director of Family Ministry at Norwest Anglican Church. They discuss strategies for building a culture of serving within kids' ministries, highlighting the importance of integrating children into various church activities, such as tech support, greeting, and teaching roles. The discussion covers practical approaches to encourage serving, incorporating theology and research supporting the benefits of engaging youth in ministry roles for their spiritual growth and church retention. Sam also emphasises the role of parental involvement in nurturing a serving mindset among children. Youthworks Click on through⁠ to discover more from ⁠the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youthworks Ministry Support Team⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. You can connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ and partner in the ministry of Youthworks by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Mark McNairy played a big role in the initial inspiration for starting ACL. I met him in 2005 when he was the creative director at J. Press. At his core he's a product guy, and he introduced me to so many interesting people, brands and American manufacturers. The first factories I visited in Maine and New York were with him (one of which was the Bentley Cravats factory in Chelsea which we discuss briefly) and the first time I went to Japan was with him. Mark has design instincts that I have never seen in other people. He has an incredible ability to quickly see something interesting and create a design with a totally unique point of view. He does this better than anyone I have worked with over the years. I also find Mark to be hilarious with an extremely dry sense of humor. We hit it off from the start and I still consider him one of my favorite people of all time. Mark is designing a new collection called McNairy & Co. and is always looking for new projects and design partnerships. As I said, he loves product and always wants to be creating new things with his unique vision. I hope you enjoy our conversation. The ACL Podcast is meant to be an add-on to the newsletter. You can listen in the Substack App, on Apple Podcasts or via Spotify directly if you prefer that. If you like this story please consider subscribing and sending to a friend. As always I appreciate your support.Big thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.acl.news/subscribe

It feels near universal that PGA TOUR pro golfer Keith Mitchell is the best dressed man in the game. In some ways, we hold him up as proof that performance clothing isn't as important as some may think. Even if you aren't into golf his point of view is worth considering. Going beyond his appreciation for classic menswear, Keith has earned a reputation for holding good design in high regard, a trait which explains his appreciation for Mizuno irons and fine watches. This focus on aesthetics combined with his talent on the golf course which places him at the center of the cool-guy Venn diagram. Keith is the rare case of an aesthete athlete. He's someone who has done the on-course clothing thing differently, and done it to great success. In a sea of sameness he separates himself in all of the best ways. To say it's a breath of fresh air would be an understatement. I wanted to dive deeper into his personal style, approach to golf and just talk about so many other things. We sat down at the Brentwood Country Mart (which was fun but also potentially too busy for the audio; we live and we learn) for a wide ranging discussion covering life on the PGA TOUR, non-performance fabrics, watches, flying Delta, our mutual appreciation of Sid Mashburn and of course high-twist wool trousers. I hope you enjoy our conversation. The ACL Podcast is meant to be an add-on to the newsletter. You can listen in the Substack App, on Apple Podcasts or via Spotify directly if you prefer that. If you like this story please consider subscribing and sending to a friend. As always I appreciate your support.Big thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.acl.news/subscribe

Ghiaia is the best example of everything I could ever hope for in a brand. It's the combination of three important attributes that make it special to me. * It's Artisanal in Nature. * Independent* Has a Distinct Voice and Point of ViewGhiaia is all of those things and much more. It follows Davide's vision closely and is true to itself. He's not trying to be anything he's not. Ghiaia is an honest expression of what is in Davide's mind and his heart. It's an expression of what he wants to say to the world and what he wants to say to himself. Put simply, this is a special thing Davide is building.I met the founder Davide Baroncini through our mutual friend Justin Chung, and from the first conversation I knew we were going to get along. Several years later I consider Davide a dear friend and also someone who inspires me deeply. His energy is wonderful and you can't help but to want to be around him. Perhaps that's why his stores are so great. He's there making coffee and telling you about each item — excited about the smallest details. In a mad world of noise, Davide is a clear voice that sails deep into your soul. Yes it's beautiful cashmere, but it's also so much more.Late last month Davide opened a new shop in San Marino. I thought this would be a great opportunity to go by to take photos and share the space with you all. We sat down in the space on a Sunday morning before the store officially opened to catch up and talk about everything happening at Ghiaia. It's a beautiful shop, a great collection and he's a wonderful man. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Ghiaia 2557 Mission Street San Marino, CA 91108The ACL Podcast is meant to be an add-on to the newsletter. You can listen in the Substack App, on Apple Podcasts or via Spotify directly if you prefer that. If you like this story please consider subscribing and sending to a friend. As always I appreciate your support.Big thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.acl.news/subscribe

Isaac Shumack (Youth Minister, Toongabbie Anglican Church) has made the move to intentionally partner more with parents in his Youth Ministry. He joins Tim Beilharz to discuss the why, the how, and what has been the fruit of intentionally doing Youth Ministry with the family in mind. Tim also chats to Al James about the benefits of the children's and youth ministry coaching offered by Youthworks. If you would like to enquire about the advising, coaching and training offered by Youthworks, please email Tim effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net. We'd love to hear how The Effective Ministry Podcast is encouraging you in your local church. Please send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net. Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.

Al James chats with Tim Beilharz about Al's recent article on discipling youth through identity struggles, the concept of “identity moratorium”, and how churches can provide a space where teens can doubt, struggle, and question the things that are most important to them. We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net. Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. Discipling youth through identity struggles by Al James https://youthworks.net/articles/discipling-youth-through-identity-struggles

Al better known as Al James on the social media world has been passionate about finding solutions to food plots and soil health. He's devoted himself to trying to understand soil health, food plots, and all this crazy talk about no herbicide and how it can apply to his plots. It's an interesting chat with lots of great realist ideas for your farm. 

This sermon is a part of the You Are Not Your Own series. Sermon preached by Al James on 04/06/2023. The passage preached on is Galatians 4:1-11

This sermon is a part of the You Are Not Your Own series. Sermon preached by Al James on 04/06/2023. The passage preached on is Galatians 4:1-11

This sermon is a part of the You Are Not Your Own series. Sermon preached by Al James on 04/06/2023. The passage preached on is Galatians 4:1-11

This sermon is a part of the You Are Not Your Own series. Sermon preached by Al James on 04/06/2023. The passage preached on is Galatians 4:1-11

Rev. Suz Gorham (NSW Police Chaplin) and Josie Seto (Assistant Youth Minister, MBM Rooty Hill) are back with Al James to discuss the mental health of young people in our post-Covid world. Originally recorded after the first major lockdown in Sydney in 2020, this "lost episode" from the Under the Crown podcast series still has key insights into understanding the mental state of the young people in our churches and what youth and children's ministers can be doing to pastor them well. Youthworks Links: Support SRE (Scripture) in public schools through Youthworks EOFY Appeal Register for House Conference. Early Bird closes 31st May. We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net. Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.

Rev. Suz Gorham (NSW Police Chaplin) and Josie Seto (Assistant Youth Minister, MBM Rooty Hill) join Al James to discuss the mental health of young people in our post-Covid world. Originally recorded after the first major lockdown in Sydney in 2020, this "lost episode" from the Under the Crown podcast series still has key insights into understanding the mental state of the young people in our churches and what youth and children's ministers can be doing to pastor them well. Youthworks Links: Support SRE (Scripture) in public schools through Youthworks EOFY Appeal Register for House Conference. Early Bird closes 31st May. We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net. Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church.

Trinette Stanley, Family & Life Skills Educator (Mental Health) at Anglicare, joins us to discuss mental health in children and teenagers and how children and youth ministry leaders can best support young people and their families. You can reach out to Trinette by email and find out more about the work of Anglicare. Read ⁠⁠'Tell Me More' by Al James⁠ ⁠at Youthworks.net. We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and critiques to effectiveministrypodcast@youthworks.net. Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. Show links and phone numbers: Kids Helpline, 1800 55 1800, kidshelpline.com.au Lifeline, 13 11 14, lifeline.org.au Suicide call-back service, 1300 659 467, suicidecallbackservice.org.au Headspace, headspace.org.au Wesley Mission Service Finder, wesleymission.org.au/find-a-service Anglicare Counselling Services, anglicare.org.au/what-we-offer/counselling Further reading at Youthworks.net: Trinette's Recommended Reading List: ‘Finding Jesus in the Storm' by John Swinton,  ‘Tackling Mental Illness Together' by Alan Thomas ‘Troubled Minds' by Amy Simpson

Cancel This Show is back with another informative and entertaining episode that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This week, we delve into the world of sports and politics as we uncover the truth about how your tax money pays for Super Bowl security. Joining us for this discussion is Col. Joe Adams, a former high-ranking military official, who will shed light on the behind-the-scenes efforts to keep the big game secure.Next, we take a closer look at the controversy surrounding former Twitter executives who were roasted on Capital Hill for blocking the Hunter Biden "laptop from hell" story. What role did social media play in shaping the political landscape during the last election, and what can we expect moving forward?And finally, we examine the growing tensions between former President Trump and Florida Governor DeSantis, as their campaigns against each other get dirtier by the day. Who will come out on top, and what does this mean for the future of the Republican party?Al James from Pixy Dust Spices things up with his new line of delicious seasonings! Check them out at https://pixydustseasoning.com/ & use PROMO CODE ‘VIC' for FREE SHIPPING!Don't miss this unmissable episode of Cancel This Show, streaming now on cancelthisshow.com. Tune in, engage, and join the conversation.  

On this episode I sit down with long time friend Zach Boldizsar who is the branch president of my local NDA Branch. Joining us is Al James who is a soil health enthusiast as well as a private landowner who intensely is involved in habitat management. As the hunting season here in Ohio winds down, we all sit down together to shoot he crap since we all have shot our bucks for the year we thought it would be a good start to the season with a good chat about our success and what we plan to do for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analizamos el problema que está teniendo el telescopio James Webb y en el que la NASA ya está trabajando. Este telescopio está de actualidad también por las impactantes imágenes del universo que nos proporciona. Hablaremos también de las increíbles habilidades de los chimpancés. Finalizaremos con una pregunta inquietante: ¿estamos ingiriendo a través del agua una tarjeta de crédito cada semana?...

This sermon is a part of the Hope Has A Name series. Sermon preached by Al James on 11/07/2022

This sermon is a part of the Hope Has A Name series. Sermon preached by Al James on 11/07/2022

La NASA reportó que el telescopio espacial James Webb recibió un golpe por parte de un micrometeorito en uno de sus 18 segmentos de espejos primarios, entre el pasado 23 y 25 de mayo. El diseño del telescopio fue hecho pensando en este tipo de eventos, pero el impacto fue más fuerte de lo esperado. Afortunadamente continúa funcionando adecuadamente y tendrá que realizar algunos ajustes para corregir la distorsión generada tras el impacto. Para esta y más noticias, busca el podcast de Noticias de Tecnología Express en Spotify, Apple Podcast, Acast y YouTube. Disponible en Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2BHTUlynDLqEE2UhdIYfMaen Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/noticias-de-tecnolog%C3%ADa-express/id1553334024

In today's episode, we're talking with Jared Van Hees and Al James about the launch of their new seed company, Vitalize Seed. Al and Jared share with us what motivated them to start their own seed company, and what makes Vitalize Seed different from other seed companies on the market. Placing a focus on soil health and conservation, Vitalize Seed makes diverse seed blends that help build healthy soil, and benefit all wildlife species from bucks to birds to bees and everything in between. 

There really aren’t a lot of ways to reinvent a woven shirt. Somehow in 1999 Steven Alan found a way to do it. That was the year he created the Reverse Seam which would go on to sell tens of thousands of shirts. The innovation? To twist the placket and to reveal the outseam. It’s more than that though, Steven flipped the dress shirt to be a deliberately casual button-down. It’s not complicated, but the Reverse Seam was a important reinterpretation. It’s like going back in time two decades and popularizing the entire ridiculous idea for Untuckit. Only these shirts were for people who don’t hate themselves. (Sorry, I had to do it.) In all seriousness, a casual woven shirt was a great idea and that’s why Steven has sold so many of them and why Amy Larocca called it the perfect shirt, which I think sums things up fairly well. My opinion is that Steven Alan is a legend. I’ve always loved his point of view and his Annex shop in Tribeca was my favorite shop in New York. His product was great, he brought in amazing brands from all over the world and there was always something great to discover. I mostly wear his other woven shirt, the Single Needle, since it’s a bit roomier and we collaborated to make some flap-pocket shirts way back when. They sold out in like 38 minutes. It was a bit of a dream collab for me because I love Steven’s general aesthetic. Over the years Steven expanded the business to a point that became difficult to manage in a changing world. As wholesale and physical retail evolved Steven had to close all of his stores and the financial situation took him to the brink. He made some tough decisions to extract the company from the store leases and eventually he was able to recommit to a completely online only direct-to-consumer brand and web shop. When the brand relaunched online Steven started making shirts in the garment center again and the Reverse Seam and the Single Needle have been resurrected. In a way the business has come full circle and Steven himself seems reinvigorated with the simplicity of it all. I’ve missed shopping at the Annex and seeing Steven in New York and was curious about the evolution of the brand. I reached out to Steven a little while back and we recorded a sort of impromptu podcast. Through our conversation we chart the early days of his stores and how Steven Alan has evolved through the years. Steven has had a huge impact of so much of what we see today. His brand is as relevant as ever, especially now that the Reverse Seam is back. Hope you enjoy our conversation. The ACL Podcast is more of an add-on to the newsletter than a full fledged podcast. You can listen in Apple Podcasts or via Spotify directly if you prefer that to Substack. If you enjoy this edition, please consider subscribing and sending to a friend who you think would like this. I appreciate your support.Thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.acl.news/subscribe

1. What is better, tilling your soil but planting a wide diversity, or no-till and planting a monoculture? 2. The best way to start building your soil in your food plot? 3. With lots of guys talking compost, are they worth the extra hassle? 4. The most common mistake in trying to go no till. 5. Terminating cover crops, what is best for your soil? 6. Balancing C-N ratios in cover crop mixes.

What is intergenerational ministry? Is it the latest buzz word for youth and children's ministry? Is it simply noticing that there are babies, teenagers, the middle aged and senior saints in your church over a weekend? In this first of a four episode mini-series, Al James chats with Tim Beilharz about the what, why and how of intergenerational ministry. Stay tuned iin future episodes for a further deep dive from Youthworks' Intergenerational Ministry Roundtable and some practical conversations with Stuart Crawshaw (Soul Revival Church) and Tim Adams (Macquarie Anglican) on how they foster intergenerational churches. Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions and critiques to effectiveministrypod@youthworks.net.

Prayer is one of the means of grace that God gives to his people to express faith and commune with God. Continuing on from last week's episode, this week Josh Ord (Youth Minister, Hoxton Park Anglican Church) joins Al James to talk about how to engage teenagers to prayer, both in the church and within their households. Click on through to discover more from Youthworks Ministry Support Team and find out how Youthworks can help you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your local church. We'd love to hear from you. Send your thoughts, comments, suggestions and critiques to effectiveministrypod@youthworks.net.

Habitat Podcast #166 - Al Tomechko joins Jared Van Hees on the Soil Health series podcast #2. This is a great informative discussion so get ready to take notes! It is time to think about saving costs on fertilizer and herbicide while having a much better output from our ground. This is part 2 of a multiple-part series. We cover: Questions about what to plant where to improve soil conditions naturally. Glyphosate costs and weed suppression, What does best in my soil type and why? What are the most common misconceptions that don't improve soil? How to correct each soil type naturally? Scenarios - How to correct each soil type naturally, and what does best in this soil type? Say you have all Alabama burnt up clay 100% Pure Michigan sandy loam Very compacted soil type on a pasture in Southern Ohio Rocky Missouri type??? Brix reading, YOUTUBE - Habitat Podcast Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS  * * * * * * * * * * Habitat Hook Giveaway: www.habitatpodcast.com a $250 value! Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com Leave us a great review to get FREE DECAL here:  https://apple.co/2uhoqOO Land Plans: LAND PLANS Exodus Trail Cameras - https://bit.ly/ExodusHP Afflictor Broadheads - https://bit.ly/AfflictorBH Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10 Michigan Whitetail Pursuit - http://bit.ly/MWpursuit Habitat Podcast AMAZON Store - https://www.amazon.com/shop/habitatpodcast Habitat Hook – HP10 for 10% off - https://bit.ly/33go0Xy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Al James and Tim Beilharz bring you an update on the Youthworks podcast. We're retiring 'Discipleship Under The Crown' and relaunching as 'The Effective Ministry Podcast'. Our goal is to have conversations with local ministry leaders, as well as discussions with leading ministry experts, all for the purpose of helping you have an effective youth and children's ministry in your church.

As promised, a conversation with Huckberry founders Richard Greiner and Andy Forch. Over the past several years Huckberry has grown and evolved to be an important company in the gear/outdoor/clothing/home/ space for men. It’s everything we all want in a brand: humble, genuine and adventurous. And where else can you buy a cooler, an avocado vase and a therapy notebook — highly considered, well-made and unique things all in one place?Every interaction I’ve had with Huckberry over the years has been positive and when I met co-founders a decade or so ago they struck me as nice, easy-going guys. Part of me thought maybe they are too nice — fake nice? They weren’t. Maybe that was just me having lived in NYC for too long? Maybe I had become cynical where I didn’t expect people to act that way unless they needed something. Fast forward to 2020 and we all reconnected and actually had a Zoom happy hour. I couldn’t believe that I was having a happy hour virtually for starters, but I was also surprised that the Huckberry guys were still as incredibly humble and nice as I remembered. In between when I met them around 2012 and when we reconnected last year Huckberry has become incredibly successful and beloved by its customers. It has quietly grown to be a significant business that has a huge 3rd party brand offering (I bought my Ooni from Huckberry) and also has a few of its own in-brands. Huckberry has become an important retailer and expert storyteller. I admire how Andy and Richard have done what they have and forged their own path with Huckberry. If you read the founders story you can’t help but to walk away inspired and impressed. We have a nice conversation about how Andy and Richard built the business, about hustle culture, FJs, what they look for when making a hire and so much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation. The ACL Podcast is more of an add-on to the newsletter than a full fledged podcast. You can listen in Apple Podcasts or via Spotify directly if you prefer that to Substack. If you enjoy this edition, please consider subscribing and sending to a friend who you think would like this. I appreciate your support.Thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.acl.news/subscribe

A few weeks back I recommended the book Everything Now: Lessons from the City-State of Los Angeles by Rosecrans Baldwin for a summer reading list. Having been an admirer of Rosecrans’ writing (especially in his newsletter) I was eager to chat with him about the book on the podcast. He graciously drove across town and we had a great chat in my backyard. We spoke about the many great stories in the book, life in Southern California and he even opened up about his relationship with the brand Patagonia. “What if I hate Los Angeles? Why should I read this book.” That’s the big question for Rosecrans. It’s something we speak about in the podcast but it is worth pointing out again here. If you love L.A. this is a good book for you. If you hate it — there’s likely something for you too. If you are interested in the human stories that bring a place to life then you will enjoy it. All of this thinking about Los Angeles makes me revisit the ongoing N.Y. vs L.A. debate. So much is said about these two cities but it doesn’t seem like many people truly understand either place all that well — myself included. I’ve got a connection to each city, but I’m not really from either and don’t think I’ll ever consider myself a New Yorker or an Angeleno. I only think I know them well enough to know that I’ve only scratched the surface. The book reinforces this theory.One fact I heard during the pandemic about the size of L.A. surprised me. If Los Angeles County was a state it would rank 8th in terms of population. That statistic helped illustrate in my mind just how big L.A. is and how it is often too easily distilled down to one industry or one frequently visited part of town. Everything Now helps to open up these places, and to help us all better understand the people who give them life. The book is unlike what one might expect from a story about a city, no less a story about L.A., but that is one of the reasons it’s so enjoyable. It’s unexpected in a lot of ways, and like L.A., it’s not as easy to characterize as you might think. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Some show notes are below. Photo by Vincent Perini0:52  Coffee: Mudd 2.0 from How Long Gone.4:20  One Morning in Maine & Time of Wonder.5:30  Rosecrans’ newsletter: Meditations in an Emergency.6:55 The book is called: Everything Now.9:27 Los Angeles has the second greatest urban density in a metropolitan area in the U.S. behind New York City.10:33  New York Times Book Review.16:17  Betting on three horses to finish first, second and third in that exact order is called a trifecta.16:58 Luck on HBO.19:30 We looked it up and 30.2% of Los Angeles residents live alone.35:40 Types of Adventures (or fun).45:46 We looked it up. Los Angeles is second in diverse and endangered species in the U.S. next to Hawaii.57:27  Explore DTLA. The Last Bookstore LA. Tacos at Sonoratown.59:00  Our Malibu Beaches App.Thanks to my summer associate Max Arden for fact checking and annotating this conversation. The ACL Podcast is more of an add-on to the newsletter than a full fledged podcast. You can listen in Apple Podcasts or via Spotify directly if you prefer that to Substack. If you enjoy this edition, please consider subscribing and sending to a friend who you think would like this. I appreciate your support.Thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.acl.news/subscribe

(From 06.05.21, Segment 3) Bill Bartee and Wes Lawson expand upon the Midland Carolinas through the connection of the Carolina Thread Trail and Rocky Shoals Spider Lily at Landsford Canal State Park. The Outdoor Guys also welcome in Al James, Park Superintendent, to provide more of his expertise on this connection. Landsford Canal State Park is located about an hour south of Charlotte, NC along the Catawba River with about 400+ acres. The months, May and June, bring in the most visitors as Landsford Canal State Park becomes home for the largest number of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in the world. Tune in to find out more about.. The Carolina Thread Trail Details about Landsford Canal State Park The effects of the pandemic and weather patterns on the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily population How this year's bloom of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is going If you're planning to go check out Landsford Canal State Park stop by Jesse Brown's or visit www.jessebrowns.com to gear up for your adventure!    

Sometimes I meet successful people and I want to talk to them about what they consider the keys to their success. Maybe it’s for me to try to figure out just where I went wrong. Is my lack of success tied to my inability to better respond to emails? Ha! Jeff Raider is hugely successful but also just a regular guy. He’s a co-founder of both Warby Parker and Harry’s, two massive brands. The growth of those two businesses don’t seem to have changed him. Jeff is one of the most most normal, kind and helpful people you will ever meet. He’s always willing to talk about opportunities or problems and there with advice if you ever need it. He is proof that being successful and nice aren’t mutually exclusive. I also don’t want to miss an opportunity to praise Jeff’s Harry’s co-founder Andy Katz-Mayfield — who is also an amazing person. It’s no wonder that they have built not only a solid brand, but a successful company filled with good people. At this point Harry’s has a suite of different brands out in the world. There’s of course Flamingo, plus the cat food brand Cat Person and now a haircare line called Headquarters. Like Harry’s, all of these offshoot brands are lighthearted and irreverent. All of it is created around good design and quality. So many companies talk about having a good culture but it is rarely true. At Harry’s it’s actually real and the reality does match the expectations. People love working there. Everyone I’ve encountered at Harry’s is smart and good to deal with. It’s refreshing to experience and it makes supporting Harry’s even more worthwhile. Listen to Jeff and you’ll know it’s not bullsh/t. I like to hate on all things DTC, but the Harry’s universe is just different. Part of that is related to Jeff and Andy, and part of it goes back to the culture. I wanted to hear more about how Jeff sees the world so for the podcast we spoke about life, business, DTC and yes, inbox zero. Hope you like it. The ACL Podcast is more of an add-on to the newsletter than a full fledged podcast. You can listen in Apple Podcasts or via Spotify directly if you prefer that to Substack. If you enjoy this edition, please consider subscribing and sending to a friend who you think would like this. I appreciate your support.Thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.acl.news/subscribe

From the moment of birth, we are on a journey towards independence and self-reliance. We celebrate milestones of independence like learning to walk, learning to talk, and learning to drive. Now we can move ourselves, communicate by ourselves, travel by ourselves. We measure our worth—our greatness—by our capacity to do things without help, whether solving a problem, earning a living, or moving something heavy. And while the journey towards independence and self-reliance is an important part of adult maturity, is it a helpful model for spiritual maturity? The Lift Up Your Hearts devotional series for the month of March 2021 are provided by Canon Craig Roberts, CEO, and his colleagues from Anglican Youthworks in Australia. Today's devotion was written by Al James. You can find more of Youthworks excellent resources here.

Mike Dicker - Dean of Students at Youthworks College hosts a conversation with Emma Collet and Al James about the papers being presented at HOUSE Conference on 10-12 May 2021. HOUSE Conference is happening about theological reflection for best practice in youth and children's ministry within a community of youth and children's ministers. In 2021 we're exploring freedom, identity and how we can disciple young people to live in freedom with papers being presented by the Rev Dr Andrew Errington and the Rev Dr Lionel Windsor Register for HOUSE at youthworks.net/house

As someone fascinated with the origins of prep and American style, a conversation with Lisa Birnbach is always going to be something I find compelling. Like a lot of people who are intrigued by prep, I view it as an interested outsider who wants to understand how it became what it is today. Lisa helped to define the preppy lifestyle and also played a big part into pushing it into the mainstream culture with The Official Preppy Handbook. Preppy style really took hold after The Official Preppy Handbook was released. It’s interesting to think about prep in those early days, where it went and where it’s at today. Especially considering what has happened at J.Crew, Brooks Brothers and other big American brands recently. In our chat Lisa talks about the origin story of the book, her interactions with the prep devotees and how Hamburg is the preppiest city in Europe. Hope you like it. The ACL Podcast is more of an add-on to the newsletter than a full fledged podcast. You can listen in Spotify or on Apple Podcasts directly if you prefer that to Substack. If you enjoy this edition, please consider subscribing and sending to a friend who you think would like this. I appreciate your support.Thanks to Al James for lending me his music: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.acl.news/subscribe

The River by Noah KalinaNoah Kalina takes beautiful photos of beds, rivers, old factories, Zuckerbergs, motel rooms, this tree, chickens, bagels and many other interesting things. His wonderful eye and talent shine through in whatever big or small project he is doing. I love his photography, but it’s his newsletter that I find the most fun. Every edition delights me with his quirky adventures and wit. If someone asked me to describe Noah Kalina’s newsletter the words might not come to me very easily. It’s sort of about photography, his life upstate, with plenty of random other things mixed in. He has an unconventional approach and an ability to make the mundane (like upstate deli coffee or DIY quarter car washes) interesting. In a sea of newsletters it stands out for its lightheartedness and ability to amuse its readers. If it were a physical thing it would be one of those beautiful little surprise gifts wrapped in ribbon that you don’t know what’s inside until you open it. Noah also has a podcast with Adam Lisagor called All Consuming where they order all of the bland DTC things that are pushed on Instagram and review them. It’s a fun listen and the whole production is pretty down to the website design. Noah is probably best known for his project Everyday where he took a photo of himself for exactly 20 years. At one point he made it into a video and it went viral. He was doing that before selfies were a thing and the fact that he could keep it going over two decades is incredible. Especially considering I can’t keep a journal for longer that two weeks. Noah has a habit of doing habitual things and I like that about him. I hope you enjoy our conversation. The ACL Podcast is more of an add-on to the newsletter than a full fledged podcast. You can listen in Spotify or on Apple Podcasts directly if you prefer that to Substack. If you enjoy this edition, please consider subscribing and sending to a friend who you think would like this. I appreciate your support.Thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.acl.news/subscribe

Knox Robinson —the coolest guy in running—in the New York Pioneer Club collaboration capsule.Tracksmith is interesting to me because of how it has managed to take inspiration from history —to embody the aesthetics of a heritage brand— while simultaneously being completely forward-looking and modern. I’ve seen a lot of brands try to do this and it almost never feels right. Tracksmith took the good parts of archival running and modernized it to create an inclusive, fun, New England-centric brand that seems to know itself (and its customer) very well. I would guess that everyone wrote-off the brand initially when they considered it was going up against Nike and all of the massive companies that dominate athletic apparel. What was obvious to the Matt Taylor, who founded the brand in 2014 with Luke Scheybeler, was that there was an unrepresented group of runners who didn’t seem to connect with the big brands. That’s where Tracksmith’s boutique approach fit right in. Matt Taylor ran track & field at Yale. He later worked on running for Puma. Scheybeler is also a Rapha co-founder and he helped both brands establish a strong initial visual and creative presence. Tracksmith pairs technical details with classic Ivy-inspired design elements in a way that’s easy to describe, but hard to actually execute. Beyond design, the focus of the product is highly functional for both the casual and elite runner. Matt’s collegiate running experience and the brand’s New England roots have both shaped what Tracksmith is today from a design perspective. Tracksmith fills a void for amateur runners with a technical yet classic aesthetic. It’s important to disclose that I do marketing consulting with Tracksmith. I want to be completely transparent about that and it’s not something I am trying to hide. Doing this story was my idea and no one at Tracksmith pushed for this even a little bit. I have been pressured by clients in the past to write stories and I have always politely declined. That’s not what I am about and if you look back at the partnerships I have done in the past I am extremely transparent about conflicts of interest. I work with Tracksmith for the same reason I did this story, because I like the brand and believe in the people there.Tracksmith is a DTC brand that’s going for longevity and quality first. In that regard, it’s one of the exceptions to the rule when it comes to DTC companies. So many start-up brands solve no real problems and seem to only exist because of performance marketing. Matt talks about that a little bit in this interview with Colin Nagy on LeanLuxe. The way Tracksmith’s product, image and core values align in such a cohesive way stands out to me. That’s why the brand has activated such a passionate community in the same way that Rapha does. That’s a massive accomplishment especially in the face of the competition that exists in running. We recorded this chat in the fall and our conversation was wide ranging. We did cover a lot of important stuff like how to build a brand, sustainability in fashion and who makes the best pizza in New Haven. It’s all in there, I hope you enjoy. The ACL Podcast is more of an add-on to the newsletter than a full fledged podcast. You can listen in Spotify or on Apple Podcasts directly if you prefer that to Substack. If you enjoy this edition, please consider subscribing and sending to a friend who you think would like this. I appreciate your support. Thanks to Al James for lending me his music. The song is: Hard Working Dogs by Dolorean. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.acl.news/subscribe

Mickey Drexler is a product guy. He’s always feeling fabrics, talking about key items, and thinking about upcoming trends. He is obsessed with the details. Obviously he has excellent taste and is driven to keep pushing brands to new and better places. That’s why he is universally known as an incredible merchant. We sat down to record this podcast in February, just before the pandemic really took hold, and he was as curious as ever. He’s a high energy guy and seems to always be moving a mile a minute. His pace and demeanor are very much a source of inspiration for me. I’m also a sucker for product people, so I suppose it makes sense that Mickey is someone that I really respect and look up to in the business. The morning we recorded this in February Mickey and I met at the new Alex Mill store on Mercer. We were the first people to walk into the shop that morning. We went to the offices downstairs and we immediately start going through racks and looking at the clothes. Throughout most of my career meetings have involved looking at clothes and it felt normal to be going through racks with him. I’m not a merchant (and what do I really know?) but Mickey was asking me about sweaters and chore coats and overdyed wovens. He’s always probing and gathering intel on what’s cool. The Alex Mill collection seems to be a nice evolution of the stylish aesthetic that Mickey has championed for decades. What’s happening at Alex Mill seems to be the culmination of everything Mickey has learned over the years. The collection is built around a classic core but has subtle design and playfulness that designer Somsack Sikhounmuong does so well. Things feel fresh and the brand seems free from any sort of preconceived notions of what it should be. Alex Mill has a restrained approach to opening physical retail (right now the 70 Mercer flagship is the only shop) and it is smartly emphasizing its own e-commerce channel. It feels different to me than other DTC brands— it’s much more product-focused, which makes sense considering who is running it. We spoke about this in the podcast, but this emphasis on the direct business helps Alex Mill price and position itself correctly. I’ve been a fan since founder Alex Drexler started making woven shirts in 2012. The evolution of the Alex Mill from a tiny wholesale-focused business to more of what Mickey did with Madewell feels natural to me. I think the product is unique enough to differentiate the brand. The quality is good considering the price point and overall the spirit of the brand seems light. I get the sense that the people working on Alex Mill are making the clothes that they want to wear and doing things for the right reasons. Alex Mill 1.0 was great and the direction Mickey, Somsack, and Alex have collectively taken the brand in this evolution is impressive. It makes me happy to see a brand that makes good product and avoids falling into the hype and influencer pandemonium that has guided so many companies recently. There’s still a place for brands who make compelling product and Alex Mill is in the right place at the right time. This quote on the Alex Mill website says it all. “Nobody needs new clothes right now. But everyone needs the right clothes. So we make them.”Programming NoteMickey was the first person I thought of when I decided I wanted to record a few podcasts. He was the first email I sent, and he immediately replied with a yes. I was excited and a little bit nervous because I had no idea what I was doing, but I was on the hook with Mickey, so I had to just figure it out and move forward. My plan is to publish podcasts when there are opportunities to talk to interesting people who I like. I want to try and remove the publishing constraints that might produce more “content” but at a lower quality. My goal is not to launch a full-scale podcast, but to add depth to the newsletter. Going forward these podcasts will be reserved for the paid subscribers. Thank you as always for the opportunity to tell these stories. If you have feedback or ideas for a future conversation, please reply to this email or comment. A special thanks to Al James for allowing me to use his wonderful music. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.acl.news/subscribe

In this episode, Al interviews James Withey, former therapist, mental health advocate, public speaker, and author (recorded 6-18-20). James shares the challenges of losing his father at age five and knowing he was gay at the young age of eleven or twelve, yet keeping those feelings hidden until age eighteen. James very candidly describes his battle with anxiety, panic attacks, anorexia and depression. Multiple suicide attempts and hospitalizations, James still has a safety plan in place that includes a daily check-in with his husband. James is the co-creator and editor of The Recovery Letters: Addressed to People Experiencing Depression. He is also the author of How to Tell Depression to Piss Off: 40 Ways to Get Your Life Back. You can find out more about The Recovery Letters project and read letters that may not be included in his book at therecoveryletters.com. You can find out more about James on his website at jameswithey.com. Finally, you'll find James tweeting @jameswwithey and @RecoveryLetters. If you have listened and feel that you have received some value from the podcast, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/thedepressionfiles. You can begin to support the show with as little as $1.00/month! In addition to The Depression Files podcast, you can find Al's blog at TheDepressionFiles.com. There, you can also find out how to work with Al as a coach or schedule him for a public speaking event. You will also find Al on Twitter @allevin18.

Episode 7 of IMPACT features host Al James interviewing DIFFA/Dallas' beneficiaries, AIN and Legal Hospice, and their role in breaking down access and legal barriers for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.Special Guest Miranda Grant and Joel Lazarine

DIFFA/Dallas is excited to host the 24th annual Wreath Collection. In this episode of IMPACT, co-host Al James talks to this year's event chair as well as past event organizers about Wreath Collection and what fun and festive surprises guests can expect!

In this episode, David Harris, Holly Hazelwood and Eric Mellor are joined by special guest, Al James of Dolorean, to discuss what happens when rock legends pass away. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=35658686)

DIFFA/Dallas launches its new podcast, IMPACT. In this first episode, co-hosts Tim Garippa, Victoria Snee, Reed Robertson, Al James, and Ronak Assadi discuss the goals of the organization and the important impact DIFFA/Dallas makes on the community.

A fresh set of eyes. That's what we often need as we try to evaluate what we pastors do, week in and week out. What does the visitor to your church see when he or she attends? What areas are typical of areas that can be tweaked to make it even better? How can the church service itself better serve the people to help them become equipped for ministry and better disciples? Host Bill Holdridge once again interviews Pastor Al James, founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Prescott, AZ. Tune in to begin seeing your church through a fresh set of eyes.

How can the senior or lead pastor connect with the people in his church? How should he conduct himself, and what are some great ways to reach the people that are attending the church? Of course, this is vital if the Great Commission will be fulfilled. Bill Holdridge, host of Strength for Today's Pastor, interviews Pastor Al James in this very important session on the role of the senior/lead pastor.

Foundational to all true pastoral ministry is the pastor's communion and union with God. Jesus pastored this way as the Good Shepherd (Pastor), and so should the senior or lead pastor of the church. Discover new inspiration for your ministry in this episode. Very practical and timely. Guest Pastor: Al James

In This Episode  Guest: James Spann, Chief Meteorologist, ABC 33/40 Birmingham Helicity Designs and discount code Lightning Round: Alabama High or Low Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner Discussion: Is a unified weather communication message just a pipe dream? Wx Resources: We provide some great weather sites, apps and equipment Weather Fools: We share the foolish things people do in bad weather situations Who will be our next guest? Visit www.HelicityDesigns.com for our Storm Front Freaks lineup of drinking containers. Use code: PODCAST at check-out for 5% off your entire order Our Guest  James Spann, Chief Meteorologist, ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, AL James is the Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, AL. In all, James has been a television weather anchor for over 36 years. Along the way he has worked for WSFA in Montgomery, KDFW in Dallas and two other stations in Birmingham. A multiple Emmy winner, James has received the two highest awards in the nation for a broadcast meteorologist. One is "Broadcaster of the Year" by the NWA, the other was the AMS “Award for Broadcast Meteorology”. A panelist on the Weather Brains podcast, James also earned his first ham radio license at the age of 14, and holds an extra class license. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesspann Twitter: @spann Snapchat: spannwx Titan U Minute with Chris Sanner: www.TorndaoTitans.com Wx Resources Links Dina - METAR Data in Plain English Phil - AMS - Weather Safety for Venues and Events Weather Fools Links Phil – Sports Radio Host Dies After Getting Swept Away in Flood Brady - Soldiers Hospitalized after Lighting Strike Brady - Lightning Photo Dina - Surfer Eaten Alive by Monster Wave Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com and we may read it on our next episode! Next episode (58), we’ll visit with popular Texas storm chaser and musician "Pecos Hank" Schyma! Credits  Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox

Al from Ohio is on this week.  Get ready for lots and lots of info!  In this episode we dive into many subjects such as: -Soy Beans / Corn / Round Up Ready -Setting Habitat Goals and being realistic -Amish Hunters -How to monitor wildlife browse on your land -Studying trial cameras and recording their data and much more! Skip to 5:45 minutes to skip intro.

In this episode, Al interviews British author, podcaster, & coach, James Prescott. At the young age of eight years old, James' mother nearly died from an asthma attack. After essentially losing her short term memory, the dynamics of the family quickly changed. Hear James describe the challenges of growing up in a family struggling to deal with the aftermath of this traumatic incident. Dealing with his own anger for many years, James describes how he finally sought counseling at the age of twenty-five. You can learn a great deal more about James and the services he offers on his website at http://jamesprescott.co.uk. You can find his first book, the best selling Mosaic of Grace, by clicking here. You will also find James on Twitter @JamesPrescott77. If you enjoyed this episode, please click the 'like' button below and please know that comments are encouraged! In addition to The Depression Files, you can find Al's blog at allevin18.wordpress.com. You can also find him on Twitter @allevin18.

Calvary Chapel Surprise Podcast

In our first episode, we sit down with Al James from Dolorean to talk about the recent release of their first album, "You Can't Win." Al plays four tracks off the new album for us. Individual downloads will be available soon from acousticconversations.com.