Podcasts about orange conference

Live at Orange Conference 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Isaiah Smallwood for one of the wildest episodes yet. From a youth group game gone wrong that ends in a medical emergency to an uninvited guest crashing a lock-in, these stories escalate fast. But nothing tops what happened during a mission trip when over 80 students found themselves under attack in the middle of the night by something out of a horror movie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this bonus After Hours episode, Sam is joined by Cole Clark and Tim Stearns to unpack one of the wildest travel moments they've experienced together—straight out of the Atlanta airport on the way home from the Orange Conference. What started as a routine terminal switch turned into chaos in a matter of seconds, and let's just say, Cole's backpack almost didn't survive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wondered how collaboration among churches can create a powerful outreach opportunity? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve talks with Dan Lynch about his faith journey and his experience guiding about 50 churches that collaborate every year for camp. They talk about what it takes to create an impactful, large-scale youth retreat with lots of churches, the challenges faced, and the miraculous stories of transformation that happen at these camps.     Links referenced in this episode:  Email Dan at dan@pepc.org  Learn more about Colorado Winter Camps at https://www.coloradowintercamps.com  Save $25 off your Orange Conference 2025 ticket by visiting https://bit.ly/orangeconference25 or use our affiliate code STEVE25 at checkout.  Email the podcast at studentministryconnection@gmail.com  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.    Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.    Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!      

In this powerful episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Pastor Steve Berger to talk about one of the most painful wounds a person can experience, betrayal.What happens when the people you trusted most turn on you? When your inner circle becomes the source of your deepest hurt?Pastor Steve gets brutally honest about his personal experience being betrayed by people he loved, supported, and led. This isn't a sugar-coated conversation. It's raw, it's real, and it's for anyone who's been left bleeding by someone they thought would never hurt them.This conversation is for the person trying to trust again. For the one still carrying the weight of betrayal. For the one who's wondering, Can I forgive… and still be wise?Join us at Orange Conference 2025! Save $25 with code WORSHIP. Register at https;//www.theorangeconference.com.If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

 Mission trips can be life changing for students, but if they're not planned well, they can be disastrous. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve breaks down 3 crucial areas to focus on to set up our trips for the biggest impact.    Links referenced in this episode:  Save $25 off your Orange Conference 2025 ticket by visiting https://bit.ly/orangeconference25 or use our affiliate code Steve25 at checkout.  Email the podcast at studentministryconnection@gmail.com  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.    Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.    Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!      

On this quick episode of Student Ministry Connection, we're talking about one thing you can do to both connect with others and grow in your ministry: conferences. Steve shares 3 reasons why they're important where you can find them.    Links referenced in this episode:  Steve's list of youth leader conferences is at https://stevecullum.com/2024/11/04/youth-pastor-conferences-2025/  Save $25 off your Orange Conference 2025 ticket by visiting https://bit.ly/orangeconference25 or use our affiliate code Steve25 at checkout.  Email the podcast at studentministryconnection@gmail.com  Join our beta Discord server at https://discord.gg/WXtS7BaGAU  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.    Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.    Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

Games in student ministry—some love them, some avoid them, but could they actually be a key tool for deeper discipleship? On this episode, Steve talks with Mike McGarry about the theology of fun and games—why they matter, how they can open the door to meaningful conversations, and how to use them effectively in your ministry. Get ready to rethink how games can fit into your ministry and how they can open the door to deeper faith conversations.   Links referenced in this episode:  Youth Pastor Theologian website - https://youthpastortheologian.com  Read Mike's blog post about fun and games - https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/fun-and-games-in-youth-ministry  Buy a copy of Lead Them to Jesus on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4ih1CkI  Save $25 off your Orange Conference 2025 ticket by visiting https://bit.ly/orangeconference25 or use our affiliate code Steve25 at checkout. Email the podcast at studentministryconnection@gmail.com  Join our beta Discord server at https://discord.gg/WXtS7BaGAU  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.    Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.    Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

The NNYM team discusses their experiences at the Orange Conference and the importance of leaning into the messy aspects of youth ministry and listen to the struggles of young people. Youth ministry is constantly changing and that being together and supporting one another is essential for longevity. Takeaways - Creating a safe and supportive environment is crucial in youth ministry - Allowing young people to explore and wrestle with their faith is important for their spiritual growth - Building a strong relationship with Jesus is the foundation for effective youth ministry - Genuine care and investment in young people is more impactful than programs or polished presentations Youth ministry requires being present and engaged in the lives of young people. - It is important to lean into the messy aspects of ministry and listen to the struggles of young people. - Creating a positive culture and empowering young people to have their voices heard is crucial. - Youth ministry is constantly changing, and it is important to adapt and stay current. - Being part of a supportive network and community is essential for effective youth ministry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting 03:17 Addressing Controversy at the Orange Conference 06:11 The Impact of the Orange Conference 09:40 Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment 13:03 Encouraging Theological Discourse 23:03 Investing in Young People: Genuine Care over Programs 29:00 Being Present and Engaged in Youth Ministry 30:11 Leaning into the Messy Aspects of Ministry 33:37 Creating a Positive Culture and Empowering Young People 34:35 Adapting to the Constantly Changing Landscape of Youth Ministry 43:46 The Importance of a Supportive Network and Community Keywords #OrangeConference #oc24 #orange #youthministry #safe #safeenvironment #theological #discourse #relationship #relationshipwithjesus #caringforyoungpeople #care #youth #presence #messy #listening #positiveculture #empowerment #change #support #nnym #networking #ministrynetworking

Are you here for it? This question was posed at The Orange Conference 2024, and throughout the event, we had main stage and workshop speakers helping us understand how God is here for it and how we can be here for it in order to reach this next generation for Christ. On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve is joined by several conference attendees to talk about who was here for them and how they plan to be here for it.  Links referenced in this episode:  Learn more about Orange Conference at https://theorangeconference.com  Free Refills Podcast, where Steve will soon appear talking about OC24 - http://nnym.org/podcast  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum   Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter   Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport   Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact   Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com   Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum   Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection   Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5   Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!     

Summary Wayne and Johnny are joined by special guest Charlie Conder to discuss ways to appreciate volunteers in youth ministry! The conversation touches on topics such as burnout, the need for rest and time off, and the power of small group relationships. Hear practical ideas for showing appreciation to volunteers and gain new ideas to appreciate your team... including mailing them www.charliecards.com Want to hear more of Charlie? Join her breakout at Orange Conference 24 this April - find out more at theorangeconference.com Takeaways - Volunteers are the heartbeat of ministry and should be valued and appreciated - Burnout can affect both paid youth workers and volunteers, and it's important to prioritize self-care and rest - Creating a supportive and caring community within volunteer teams can help prevent burnout and foster longevity - Practical ways to appreciate volunteers include providing time off, organizing surprise events or treats, and recognizing their contributions with personalized trophies or certificates Chapters 00:00 Welcome 00:48 Introduction to Charlie 02:30 Full Circle for Youth Workers 03:26 JUST a Volunteer 04:45 The Privilege of Walking with Students 06:15 Ministry Burnout 07:28 Working for God and not with God 10:48 Helping leaders avoid "The Martha Complex" 12:50 Watching for Burnout in Volunteers 14:34 Keys to Volunteer Retention 15:00 Creating Clarity for Volunteer 19:34 Small Church Considerations 20:44 Power of Relationship 21:59 Hard Volunteers? Keep going! 23:52 Volunteer Appreciation Ideas 33:32 Reasons People Volunteer 35:58 Stewarding God's Call of your Volunteers 38:12 One last thing! #youthpastor #youthministry #volunteers #appreciation #youthmin #volunteerappreciationmonth #volunteerappreciation #burnout #rest #smallgroups #relationships #sabbath

Have you ever been fired or maybe in a ministry that just wasn't working? And then wondered how you can bounce back from that? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Kyle Isabelli, pastor and author of Refined by the Fire(d), shares about his experience with getting fired and how God refined him through it and eventually began redeeming it.  Links referenced in this episode:  Buy Refined by the Fire(d) on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4agPnRp  Check out Kyle's website and more ways to buy his book at https://kyleisabelli.com  Follow Kyle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyleisabelli  Join the book club for A Non-Anxious Life at https://forms.gle/qQh5N49a5Fe8b9Xf7  Register for The Orange Conference at https://theorangeconference.com  Save 10% off your OC24 ticket by using promo code: OC24NNYM10  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

How do you celebrate your high school graduates? This question pops up a lot in youth ministry circles, especially in late winter and early spring. So on this quick-hit episode of Student Ministry Connection, we're getting really practical. Steve shares what he's done over the last several years in hopes that it might help you as you think about your own way of celebrating graduates. Links referenced in this episode:  The Blessing by John Trent and Gary Smalley on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4971Wx8  Learn more about The Blessing Challenge at https://www.theblessing.com/theblessingchallenge  Starting Now by Crystal Chiang and Gerald Fadayomi on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VlGbql  Every Student Sent, a database of campus ministries - https://everystudentsent.org  Register for The Orange Conference at https://theorangeconference.com  Save 10% off your OC24 ticket by using promo code: OC24NNYM10  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

While we know anxiety is runny rampant in the teenagers we serve, many of us have probably not stopped long enough to realize it has affected many of us as well. Alan Fadling joins Steve to talk about his Unhurried Living ministry and his brand new book, A Non-Anxious Life. Even if you feel pretty healthy right now, it's important to think about these things so we can stay healthy for ourselves and the students, families, and teams we serve. Enter to win a copy of Alan's book by going to our Instagram post for this episode, like the post, and leave a comment. We'll choose a winner on March 19, 2024.  Links referenced in this episode:  Learn more about Alan's ministry at https://www.unhurriedliving.com  Follow Alan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanfadling  Purchase Alan's book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wLeUn2  Register for The Orange Conference at https://theorangeconference.com  Save 10% off your OC24 ticket by using promo code: OC24NNYM10  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

Are we going about student ministry the right way? Are we giving this next generation all they need to become the world-changers that God has created them to be? How do we remove the obstacles and set them up for God-defined success? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Billy McMahan joins Steve for a candid conversation about what student ministry is all about.  Links referenced in this episode:  Follow Billy on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mcmahan.billy  Learn more about African Inland Mission at https://us.aimint.org  Register for The Orange Conference at https://theorangeconference.com  Save 10% off your OC24 ticket by using promo code: OC24NNYM10  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!  

How much should the average youth pastor make? How can we'd set ourselves up to get a raise? And how much does your church size, ministry size, tenure, and education factor into your pay? If you have questions about youth pastor compensation, this is the episode for you! On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Dan Navarra joins us to unpack the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Report.  Links referenced in this episode:  Download the 2024 Youth Pastor Compensation Report at https://www.chemistrystaffing.com/resources/compensation-youth-pastor-2024/  Email Dan at dan.navarra@chemistrystaffing.com  Register for The Orange Conference at https://theorangeconference.com  Save 10% off your OC24 ticket by using promo code: OC24NNYM10  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!  

Are you connected with other youth leaders around you? In this Student Ministry Connection and Free Refills crossover episode, Wayne Morgan, Travis Deans, and Steve talk about why it's important to find a network, how they've been blessed by ministry networks, and how they originally got connected with National Network of Youth Ministries.  Links referenced in this episode:  Learn more about NNYM at http://nnym.org  Listen to the Free Refills Podcast on your podcast app or at https://www.youthworkers.net/podcast.htm  Register for The Orange Conference at https://theorangeconference.com  Save 10% off your OC24 ticket by using promo code: OC24NNYM10  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!  

What does it mean to rest? And how can we rest when there is so much to do? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve takes a moment to share some of what he's learned over the past several years on the topic of rest, especially as it pertains to us in student ministry. If we are going to do well in this ministry, we need to find fulfillment in Christ, so we'll discuss why we need to say no sometimes, why Sabbath is important, some bad examples of rest, and a few ideas of how to truly rest in and with God.  Links referenced in this episode:  Bible Project podcast series on Sabbath - https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series/7th-day-rest-sabbath/ Unhurried Living podcast series on rest (265, 267, 269, 271) - https://www.unhurriedliving.com/blog?tag=podcast Youth Ministry SoulKeeper podcast - https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/youth-ministry-soul-keeper/ Register for The Orange Conference at https://theorangeconference.com  Save 10% off your OC24 ticket by using promo code: OC24NNYM10  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!  

How can we multiply the amount of teenagers we're reaching in our community? Many of us might think it has to do with bigger events and more programs, but our guest, "Mr. Bill" Freund, who has been a very successful youth pastor for a long time, says it's more about focusing on the right things. What are those right things? Get ready to take some notes from all the amazing wisdom Mr. Bill shares on this episode of Student Ministry Connection!   Links referenced in this episode:  Follow Bill on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mrbill6761  Follow Bill on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mrbill6761  Register for The Orange Conference at https://theorangeconference.com  Save 10% off your OC24 ticket by using promo code: OC24NNYM10  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!  

Today's guest on the Church Planting Podcast is Crystal Chiang. She's the Executive Director of Leadership Training at Orange. Learn about the new metrics of ministry success.  And while you listen to the podcast, be sure to check out the Orange Fall Tour, coming to a city near you.    Use the code STADIAOT2310 when you register at https://orangetour.org/ to receive 10% off your registration. Connect with Crystal: https://orangetour.org/ https://www.thinkorange.com Connect with Greg: https://www.stadia.org  

Travis, Jessica and Mari take over the Membership Podcast while Doug and Josh are at the Orange Conference. What secrets lie within the DYM Membership this month? Tune in and find out!Also be sure to check out Coleader.co to find complete teaching series and programs that have everything you need to pull it off included! Get your first series for free!

Would you like to recruit more volunteers and build a thriving team to reach even more teenagers for Jesus? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, Steve is joined by Nick Blevins, author of The Volunteer Playbook, co-founder of Ministry Boost, and NextGen Pastor at Community Christian Church in Baltimore, MD, to discuss how to better recruit, train, and empower ministry volunteers.  Links mentioned during this episode: Buy a copy of The Volunteer Playbook at https://amzn.to/40phLLy  Win a copy of The Volunteer Playbook (until May 2, 2023) at https://bit.ly/volunteer-playbook-giveaway  Check out The Volunteer Playbook website at http://volunteerplaybook.com  Check out Ministry Boost at http://ministryboost.org  Check out Nick's website at https://nickblevins.com  Check out Nick's Family Ministry Podcast at https://nickblevins.com/family-ministry-podcast  Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickblevins  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect  Be sure to join us in prayer from wherever you are every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order). Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

Our guest is Bobby Gruenewald, co-founder and CEO of YouVersion, the creator of the Bible app, with 570 million downloads globally, making it one of the most popular apps in the world. Bobby is also the longtime Innovation Pastor at Life.Church, one of the largest churches in the US. We talk innovation, best features of the Bible app, his advice to churches, finding and keeping talent, and more. Plus, check out the latest 5 Things from the Internet List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: CONVOY OF HOPE - the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy of Hope is still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And Rethink Leadership Conference - happening April 26-28 in Atlanta at the John Maxwell Leadership Center. A conference designed exclusively for lead, executive and campus pastors. Roundtable format, short TED Talk style talks, and lots of conversation and connection. In parallel to the Orange Conference. Register at http://conference.rethinkleadership.com.

How do you define success in ministry? Are you always striving for higher attendance and bigger programs? Or is ministry success something different? On this episode, we'll talk with Dan Istvanik about what success should look like in student ministry and how you can begin to measure the right things to know whether you are succeeding or not.  Links mentioned during this episode: Email Dan at distvanik@youthminhub.com  Check out Youth Ministry Hub at https://youthminhub.com  Follow Dan & Youth Min Hub on Twitter: @YouthMinHub  Follow Dan & Youth Min Hub on Instagram: @Youth_Min_Hub  Book Dan to speak at https://youthminhub.com/speaking  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect  Be sure to join us in prayer from wherever you are every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order). Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

How do we get our students to have faith that so contagious for those they are around? And what kind of an impact could they make if they lived out that type of faith? On this episode of Student Ministry Connection, we talk with Dr. Dave Rahn, who has served for over 50 years, including 41 years with Youth for Christ and 30 years as a youth ministry professor. Dave shares his own amazing story and provides some encouragement on how to help students share their faith and make a huge impact on their community. Links mentioned during this episode: Follow Dave on Twitter: @drrahnyfc  Purchase Dave's books at https://amzn.to/3Tt61Wr  Listen to Dave's "Fresh Catch 2.0" podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/894058  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect  Be sure to join us in prayer from wherever you are every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order). Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

While social media has been a part of youth ministry since it came about, when Covid hit, social media and online ministry became vital for youth ministers and leaders. Today Brett Talley joins the podcast to share about how youth ministry leaders can practice the ministry of digital presence with teens today. To learn more information about the Orange Conference, click here. Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Android | Spotify | RSS ACTION STEPS: Share your thoughts! What do you think? What other email tips would you suggest? Share below or on social media by connecting with Tom. If you want to connect with Brett you can find him on Twitter. He is very active on social media. Join the Digital Bootcamp Facebook Group. To learn how to be more effective using digital tools for your ministry join the group. This is for ALL Ministers, not just Church Communicators or Social Media Managers as we share resources, tools and digital trends to see how we can reach more people for Christ with these tools. Looking for Digital Ministry Coaching? The Church Digital is offering a variety of digital, phygital or metaverse ministry coaching and cohorts. Just click here. If you are in Digital Ministry, be part of the Digital Ministry Twitter Community. We share daily encouragement and support to help you do ministry in this online world more effectively. Click here to be part of it. Sign up for the Sidekick Scoop Weekly Email. Each Friday get a fresh email with content from all over the ministry world (especially online and student ministry topics) and be encouraged in how you can minister more effectively in today's world. If you have an idea for a topic or a person for Tom to interview for a future podcast episode, email tapounder@gmail.com.

With all of the revival talk recently, many Christians are left wondering if it's real; and if it is, how can we get the same thing to happen in our communities. Maybe you're wondering the same thing about your youth group or church? On this episode, we talk about one key element of revivals throughout history and why it's so important. Links mentioned during this episode: Enter our big episode 100 giveaway (until March 10, 2023) at https://bit.ly/stuminconnect100  Watch the J. Edwin Orr video from the 1976 National Prayer Congress at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW9Bb5tkOO4  Read a summary of historical revivals and the characteristics of them at https://maninthemirror.org/2023/02/21/looking-at-asbury-longing-for-revival/  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect  Be sure to join us in prayer every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order). Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

Welcome to episode 100 of Student Ministry Connection, a podcast for those who serve in student ministry, want to connect, and desire to grow. On this very special episode, we talk with Kevin Miles, a veteran youth worker about the importance of networking within student ministry; celebrate by giving a bunch of prizes; and announce some ways you can support the podcast moving forward!  Links mentioned during this episode: Enter our big episode 100 giveaway (until March 10, 2023) at https://bit.ly/stuminconnect100  Enter to win a copy of Know Thy Gamer (until February 28, 2023) at https://bit.ly/gamer98  Find out more about NNYM at http://nnym.org  Email Kevin at kmiles@nnym.org  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: @studentministryconnection  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Twitter: @stuminconnect  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order). Save 10% on your ticket(s) to Orange Conference 2023 by going to https://bit.ly/orange23 or using the promo code STEVE10 at check-out.  Get your own copy of Cards Christians Like by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts YouTube  Podbean Spotify Amazon Podcasts Pandora TuneIn Radio If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

Carlos Whittaker is a speaker, worship leader, social media personality, and self-professed "hope dealer" who appears at some of the largest churches in the country including Fresh Life Church, Embrace Church, and North Point Community Church, among others. In addition, he's been on stage at the Orange Conference, Catalyst, MomCon, Experience Conference, and many other key events. A People's Choice Award winner, Carlos is the author of four books including Enter Wild and his latest, How to Human. He hosts the podcast Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker (1M downloads) and has appeared on many outlets including the "Today Show," ABC News, NPR, and CBS Early Show. Carlos lives in Nashville with his wife, Heather, and their three children. To learn more about Carlos and purchase his newest book, visit www.carloswhittaker.com.

Carlos Whittaker is a speaker, worship leader, social media personality, and self-professed "hope dealer" who appears at some of the largest churches in the country including Fresh Life Church, Embrace Church, and North Point Community Church, among others. In addition, he's been on stage at the Orange Conference, Catalyst, MomCon, Experience Conference, and many other key events. A People's Choice Award winner, Carlos is the author of four books including Enter Wild and his latest, How to Human. He hosts the podcast Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker (1M downloads) and has appeared on many outlets including the "Today Show," ABC News, NPR, and CBS Early Show. Carlos lives in Nashville with his wife, Heather, and their three children. To learn more about Carlos and purchase his newest book, visit www.carloswhittaker.com.

Carlos Whittaker is a speaker, worship leader, social media personality, and self-professed “hope dealer” who appears at some of the largest churches in the country including Fresh Life Church, Embrace Church, and North Point Community Church, among others. In addition, he's been on stage at the Orange Conference, Catalyst, MomCon, Experience Conference, and many other key events. A People's Choice Award winner, Carlos is the author of four books including Enter Wild and his latest, How to Human. He hosts the podcast Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker (1M downloads) and has appeared on many outlets including the “Today Show,” ABC News, NPR, and CBS Early Show. Carlos lives in Nashville with his wife, Heather, and their three children. To learn more about Carlos and purchase his newest book, visit www.carloswhittaker.com.

Are you two old-fashioneds and a skinny dip away from losing it all? These two can relate. Savannah Chrisley is joined by author, podcaster and philanthropist, Toni Collier. As distinguished of a human and business woman as she's become, Toni does not shy away from her modest (and crazy) beginnings. SPONSORS -- Our podcast "Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley" is proudly sponsored by: - BETTERHELP: Save 10% off your first month at www.BetterHelp.com/SAVANNAH - PROGRESSIVE: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 29 million drivers who trust Progressive. About Toni Collier: Toni Collier is the founder of an international women's ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps women process through brokenness and get to hope. She is a Speaker, Host, Author of Brave Enough to be Broken, and Consultant who has helped organizations with creative marketing, leadership, student ministry, and strategic planning. She's had the opportunity to stand proudly to speak and work with organizations such as North Point Community Church, TBN, Chick-fil-A, IF:Gathering, Orange Conference, MOPS International, and more. Through Broken Crayons, Toni and her team of powerhouse women create raw, hope-filled content distributed to their growing social media following, including a Facebook group with 3,000 members, a semi-annual digital challenge, and an 8-step course called “The Hopeful Woman Course,” which walks up to 100 women at a time through a six-month journey of processing their brokenness and finding true healing. Toni kills illusions. She confronts the hard things. She approaches her challenges head-on, and then she takes on your challenges. In this digital age of anxiety, Toni is teaching people all over the country that you can be both broken and worthy, unqualified and called to do great things. She doesn't want you to just face your demons—she wants you to quash the illusion of your brokenness so you can live the most colorful life possible.

Do you have questions about the Bible? Dr. Michael Rydelnik will join Dawn and Steve in the Morning to take questions from listeners! Dr. Michael Rydelnik is a professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute and the Bible teacher on Moody Radio's Open Line. In addition, author Toni Collier gives us insight into her new book Brave Enough to Be Broken: How to Embrace Your Pain and Discover Hope and Healing. She wants to remind us that it is in our brokenness that the healing power of Jesus comes to find us. Toni Collier is the founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps women process brokenness and get to hope. She is a Speaker, Host, Author of Brave Enough to be Broken, and Consultant who has helped organizations with creative marketing, leadership, student ministry, and strategic planning. She’s had the opportunity to stand proudly to speak and work with organizations such as North Point Community Church, TBN, Chick-fil-A, IF:Gathering, Orange Conference, MOPS International, and more. Through Broken Crayons, Toni and her team of powerhouse women create raw, hope-filled content distributed to their growing social media following, including a Facebook group with 3,000 members, a semi-annual digital challenge, and an 8-step course called “The Hopeful Woman Course,” which walks up to 100 women at a time through a six-month journey of processing their brokenness and finding true healing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode listeners will get to hear about how the CLBA in encouraging and sponsoring an awesome opportunity for youth workers to attend the ORANGE conference For more info go to https://clba.org/blog/2022/05/01/orange-conference-23 For more about the Orange Conference go to https://theorangeconference.com https://clbforge.org/podcast/

"I was a TV sports reporter in Australia before moving to the US with my family to go into full-time ministry. In 2008 I became one of the first online pastors in the world. I have grown and led online communities of more than 80,000 people each week at two of Outreach Magazine's largest churches in the US, including Andy Stanley's North Point Ministries, where I was the social media pastor from 2013 to 2020.I have worked with churches and ministries around the world as a social media and digital ministry consultant, helping them develop strategies for online ministry, social media and YouTube. Now, as the Orange Director for Australia and New Zealand, I partner with 200+ churches in Australian and NZ, connect lead and senior pastors with reThink Leadership, work with North Point Partner churches in Australia, and create online and digital strategies and masterclasses for 10,000+ churches around the world. One of my other priorities is to identify, vet, and develop Australian speakers to be local voices for Orange Conference, reThink Leadership Conference, and Orange Tour in Australia. I'm a frequent guest on podcasts, an online host, a speaker at numerous conferences and events around the world, and have a black belt in writing about myself in bios. Oh … I also have written two books, 52 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know, and Chasing The Light. and now MetaChurch" Pre-order my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUSSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Encouragement from Jonathon Sanchez today. A young man of faith who is one of the happiest people we talked to at the Orange Conference! Listen to his story of how God is speaking to him.

Maybe you are like today's guest and like me. I have mistreated my body over the years. I've deprived it of sleep and calories and nourishing foods. I've emotionally eaten my way through hard times, like – just one example here, there are many – when the girls were little and Ryan was out of town for w-e-e-k-s. I have over-exercised by doing too much when my body was sick and too sore in an attempt to reach an arbitrary fitness goal. And I know I'm not alone.  In this episode, we are talking about how God redeems us and our broken stories after we've mistreated our bodies. While this episode addresses disordered eating, it's really about the lies we tell ourselves about our bodies and the truth God whispers back to us. It's about being weak and fragile and wounded, and a God who holds us in His almighty hands, telling us that His victory and strength are ours. This is an episode about the redemption of every part of our story, including our body stories. Key Quotes “We have to put our spiritual radar up for an enemy that's after the beauty of our souls.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “We want to be healthy and take care of our bodies and acknowledge that they are not just some last-minute, last-resort part of us.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “I need friends who point me to the cross and not social media or a simple self-care tip.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “There's a large percentage of healing that's done when you just name the thing that has broken you.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “When we feel seen and secure, we begin to follow.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “The world sold us this false belief that it's perfection that brings us success when really it's surrender.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “When I boast about the very thing that broke me, God gets the glory for the healing that comes thereafter.”- Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “It's just God using a real crazy girl.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “Oh, He really does use the broken.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “God, could you help me to view you the way that You do?” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “Our Father in heaven wants to show us and prove to us that He loves all of us dearly.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “Expect slow progress.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “We heal so much better in community.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “The healing journey is painful and not linear.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “I'm in the alley, but I've got grit and I've got hope.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “The resurrection has no power without death.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier “Let's go on the painful journeys. Let's be absolutely brave enough to be broken. And let's watch God do a resurrecting, redemptive work in us.” - Speaker, author, women's ministry founder Toni Collier Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! Purposed Box Give-away to enter win a free Purposed Box Enneagram Three Toni Collier's Brave Enough to be Broken  Association of Biblical Counselors  American Association of Christian Counselors Global Counseling Network About Toni Collier Toni Collier is the founder of an international women's ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps women process through brokenness and get to hope.  She is a speaker, host, author of Brave Enough to be Broken, – a book that comes out this fall –and consultant who has helped organizations with creative marketing, leadership, student ministry, and strategic planning.  She's had the opportunity to stand on stages like North Point Community Church, Chick-fil-A, IFGathering, Orange Conference, and MomCon.  She is a wife, mom, Texan, and a fellow Enneagram Three. Here's how to connect with Toni Instagram Toni's Broken Crayons Still Color Instagram Website Facebook Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page Subscribe to Jill's weekly “the good + the grace” email 

Do you feel disqualified because of your past? My guest Toni Collier has learned from personal experience that when you allow God to redeem your brokenness and surrender your life and story to Him, hope truly is possible. Toni and I discuss how shame from past mistakes and/or abuse can be crippling, (and she has incredible stories of both)—but when God comes in, you're given an assignment to boldly and bravely point to His strength, no longer left feeling discounted because of your weakness. I know you'll laugh, nod along and be inspired to be bold about your brokenness and move toward holy healing after hearing this episode! Learn more about Toni Toni Collier is the founder of an international women's ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps women process through brokenness and get to hope. She serves alongside her husband Sam who is the Lead Pastor of Hillsong Atlanta. Toni is a speaker, host, and consultant that has helped organizations with creative marketing, leadership, student ministry, and strategic planning. She's had the opportunity to proudly stand on stages like North Point Community Church, Chick-Fil-A, IF Gathering, Orange Conference, and MomCon. Toni kills illusions. She confronts the hard things. She takes her challenges head-on, then she takes on your challenges. And, in this digital age of anxiety, Toni is teaching people all over the globe that you can be broken and worthy and unqualified and still called to do great things. She doesn't want you to just face your demons, she wants you to quash the illusion of your brokenness so you can live the most colorful life possible, on and off stage. Find Toni online here and on Instagram here. Get your copy of the new Overcomer Devo! **Get all the links and resources from the episode here!** Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. They assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. It's not a crisis line, it's not self-help, it is professional counseling done securely online. BetterHelp committed to facilitating great therapeutic matches so they make it easy and free to change counselors if needed. It's more affordable than traditional offline counseling and financial aid is available. Thanks again to my sponsor, BetterHelp who has a special offer for The Julie Bender Show listeners! Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/thejuliebender Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show! And share it so more friends can join us! Never miss an episode! Sign up for my email list! Speaking of friends, let's connect! Instagram Facebook YouTube Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/julie-bender/support

Justin got to sit down with Gerald who was a long time youth pastor, now speaker, coach, and author and got to talk about his new book, WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, and how it can help youth workers everywhere. Gerald serves as the Founder and President of the Stello Initiative, a 501c3 organization that mobilizes young adults to serve through service based conferences (For God So Loved Tour). Gerald's passion for the next generation is best expressed by preaching biblical truth to students and adults around the globe. This passion has positioned him as a trusted voice for multiple organizations including North Point Ministries, Bigstuf Camps, Passion City Church, Calvary Chapel, Newsprint Church, Orange Conference and many more. Gerald is the author of “Before You Go,” a resource designed to help students follow Jesus and grow in their faith after high school. He also co-authored Starting Now, a devotional for college freshman. His most recent book entitled “When Life Gives You Lemons,” serves as a practical guide for navigating seasons of adversity for all ages. Check out his book here! When Life Gives You Lemons Thelemonbook.com SPONSORS: Give Central https://www.givecentral.org/ Download Youth Ministry University https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/QbmGUcX2

Justin got to sit down with Gerald who was a long time youth pastor, now speaker, coach, and author and got to talk about his new book, WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, and how it can help youth workers everywhere. Gerald serves as the Founder and President of the Stello Initiative, a 501c3 organization that mobilizes young adults to serve through service based conferences (For God So Loved Tour). Gerald's passion for the next generation is best expressed by preaching biblical truth to students and adults around the globe. This passion has positioned him as a trusted voice for multiple organizations including North Point Ministries, Bigstuf Camps, Passion City Church, Calvary Chapel, Newsprint Church, Orange Conference and many more. Gerald is the author of “Before You Go,” a resource designed to help students follow Jesus and grow in their faith after high school. He also co-authored Starting Now, a devotional for college freshman. His most recent book entitled “When Life Gives You Lemons,” serves as a practical guide for navigating seasons of adversity for all ages. Check out his book here! When Life Gives You Lemons Thelemonbook.com SPONSORS: Give Central https://www.givecentral.org/ Download Youth Ministry University https://www.dymuniversity.com/a/10517/QbmGUcX2

Episode 54 of The Student Ministry Podcast is all about Orange Conference 2020. This "special edition" episode will be a bit different, as it will not include an interview. Instead, Steve sits down with Tom Bump and David Maddron to discuss the changes Orange had to make for OC20, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share several things they learned from the main session speakers, as well as some of their biggest take-aways. You will also be able to find this same conversation on both Tom and David's podcast feeds.     Check out Tom's podcast: Kids Ministry Collective   Follow Tom on Twitter: @ptbump   Check out David's podcast: Kids Min Talk   Follow David on Twitter: @dmaddron   Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum   Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com   Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast   Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod   Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!   Sponsor for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast: G Shades Student Curriculum   If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com   Thanks for listening and supporting this podcast for the past 4 years! We're excited about what God has in store for us in the future!    

Episode 41 of The Student Ministry Podcast is all about the Orange Conference 2019. Not only is the format a bit different, but it is also quite a bit longer (sorry about that). For this episode Steve sat down with Tom Bump, one of the other Orange Bloggers to unpack and process all they learned at OC19. Tom also appeared on episode 28 of the podcast for the OC18 recap. He is the host of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, he does ministry coaching, and he leads in family ministry at his church in Ohio.   Check out Tom's podcast: Kids Ministry Collective   Follow Tom on Twitter: @ptbump   Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevecullum   Check out Steve's blog: http://stevecullum.com   Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Instagram: @thestudentministrypodcast   Follow The Student Ministry Podcast on Twitter: @stuminpod   Subscribe to The Student Ministry Podcast any of the following platforms:   iTunes   Stitcher   TuneIn Radio   Google Play   Podbean   Spotify   If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks and may God bless your ministry!   Sponsors for this episode of the Student Ministry Podcast:   workcampNE    National Network of Youth Ministries   If you would like to support The Student Ministry Podcast, check out our website and click the "Become a Patron" button: http://thestudentministrypodcast.com    

In this episode Frank reflects on his Worship Together Weekend service and his time at the Orange Conference. ASK ME ANYTHING Be apart of Episode 100 and get free stuff! - https://frankgil.com/100 **Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes!** Follow the podcast online! -https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/15-minutes-with-frank/ -http://Instagram.com/fifteenminuteswithfrank -https://facebook.com/fifteenminuteswithfrank Follow Frank! -http://frankgil.me -http://instagram.com/pastor_tank -http://facebook.com/pastortank -http://twitter.com/pastor_tank SPONSOR - Train Your Leaders with DYM University - http://bit.ly/DYMUniversity SPONSOR - Give Central - http://givecentral.org More Resources: Cinco De Magico - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/cinco-de-magico Family Face Off - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/family-face-off Mom's Be Like Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqgMD5puy3s

In this episode Frank reflects on his Worship Together Weekend service and his time at the Orange Conference. ASK ME ANYTHING Be apart of Episode 100 and get free stuff! - https://frankgil.com/100 **Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes!** Follow the podcast online! -https://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com/15-minutes-with-frank/ -http://Instagram.com/fifteenminuteswithfrank -https://facebook.com/fifteenminuteswithfrank Follow Frank! -http://frankgil.me -http://instagram.com/pastor_tank -http://facebook.com/pastortank -http://twitter.com/pastor_tank SPONSOR - Train Your Leaders with DYM University - http://bit.ly/DYMUniversity SPONSOR - Give Central - http://givecentral.org More Resources: Cinco De Magico - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/cinco-de-magico Family Face Off - https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/family-face-off Mom's Be Like Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqgMD5puy3s

This was my first year ever to go to the Orange Conference! I had a blast and really enjoyed the experience. If you have never been, consider going and maybe even taking your children's and student team! It was an excellent conference with something for everyone. Here are some takeaways I got: Some questions to consider: How can you make your ministry personal? You can impress from a distance, you influence up close - Doug Fields It takes risk to rescue - Carlos Whittaker Shame tells us we are not enough but Jesus makes me enough - Kara Powell Mentioned on the podcast:  Doug Fields Kara Powell Carlos Whittaker Ashley Bohinc 15 Minutes with Frank Youth Ministry Hacks Got a middle school ministry question? Email talkingsquirrelspodcast@gmail.com Need student ministry resources? Check out www.downloadyouthministry.com Do you listen to the Podcast? Consider leaving a review of the podcast! Social Media: Instagram Twitter Facebook

Doug and Josh from HOT-LANTA at the Orange Conference talk about this month's membership items. We're joined by special guest Justin Knowles and our resident customer service Genius Bar host Chip Bragg. A fun 12-minutes to kickoff your month!