Podcasts about yfc

Shine 104.9 host Darin Patzer interviews Spokane Youth For Christ Director, Kevin Illidge. This non-profit, international ministry serves at-risk youth between the ages of 11-19 at their urban community centers, two of which are local - in downtown Spokane, and Hillyard, WA. This interview highlights what is happening at these YFC outreach centers.

Last year Hector Meanwell was named the UK's ‘Young Farmer Of The Year' by the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. In this episode, Neil visits the 25 year old on his 400-acre Lake District farm to find out why he's been called ‘dynamite' for the industry. They discuss food production and nature restoration on his farm, why he's helping young people from deprived backgrounds engage in farming, the role that Young Farmers' Clubs have played in his life, and the role YFC could play in the future of farming and politics.Listen and you'll hear them discuss: the make-up of his 400-acre farm (0m48s); being named Young Farmer Of The Year (4m11s); what he learned about food and farming from trips to Nepal and Kenya (5m27s); the role Young Farmers' Clubs could play in politics (6m06); helping younger generations understand and appreciate farming and food production (09m15s); his feelings about recent government decisions (12m43s); the work he does with deprived young people (17m33s).This conversation was recorded on 13 March 2025. Follow the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs on Instagram hereLearn about the work of the Country Trust on their website hereThis podcast is produced by jakelloyd.co.ukClick here to receive an email when a new episode is published. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Sunday we are blessed to have Pleasant Valley supported missionaries, Michael and Savannah Driedger with us. Michael and Savannah serve at the YFC drop-in in Niverville. This morning Michael shares with us some metaphors for the Christian life that he learned while learning to surf in Tofino.

Janelle Miller Moravek describes herself as an "accidental" nonprofit employee, but when you see the thought and care she puts into her organization, the results are no accident at all! As the Executive Director at Youth & Family Counseling, Janelle works on providing and educating her community on affordable mental health care. She has done a bit of everything at the organization, and that experience has proven useful for understanding the needs of her team during a time of change and growth. Janelle and Sherry discuss the bold act of cutting her organization's gala out of the budget and how redirecting the resources spent on that event opened up new opportunities to spread their message to the community.   What You Will Discover: ✔️ Trust and flexibility are crucial within a team when navigating change. ✔️ Being visible on platforms like LinkedIn can attract funders and like-minded individuals. ✔️ Fundraising and systems-level work require ongoing learning, growth, and patience. ✔️ Authenticity and inclusivity are key in building relationships and engaging with donors. —————————————— Janelle Miller Moravek has served as Youth & Family Counseling's Executive Director since 2009, when she was promoted from her previous position as Development Director. She holds a BA in French Studies from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Janelle's vision, leadership, and passion for improving access to mental healthcare have steered YFC's steady growth over her 14-year tenure.  Janelle is a champion for YFC's mission of opening doors to mental healthcare so people can cope, heal, and thrive. In service of this mission, she is responsible for overseeing programming, administration, and strategic plan implementation, as well as representing the organization to community partners and other stakeholders. In addition to her Executive Director role at YFC, Janelle is engaged with the Lake County human services community. She served as Co-Chair of the Lake County Behavioral Health Action Team (2016-2018), and currently serves on the board of the Lake County Alliance for Human Services and the Co-Chair Lake County Behavioral Health Action Team. Janelle lives in Libertyville with her husband and three children. Prior to joining YFC in 2000, Janelle served as Director of Development for Carmel Catholic High School, and Director of Annual Fund at Barat College.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelle-miller-moravek-903a815b/ Website: https://counselingforall.org/ -------------------------- Welcome to the Business Behind Fundraising podcast, where you'll discover how to raise the kind of money your big vision requires without adding more events, appeals, or grant applications. Learn how to stop blocking overall revenue growth and start attracting investment-level donors with Sherry Quam Taylor. Sherry Quam Taylor's unique approach and success combine her background of scaling businesses with her decade-long experience advising nonprofit leadership teams. With out-of-the-box principles and a myth-busting methodology, proven results, and an ability to see solutions to revenue problems that others overlook, her clients regularly add 7-figures of revenue to their bottom line. If you need a true partner to show you how to fully finance your entire mission, both programs, AND overhead, year after year… You're in the right place!   #nonprofits #podcast

Is it time to rethink how we do youth ministry? In this insightful episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Youth for Christ USA's Jake Bland joins us to discuss how youth ministry must adapt to meet young people where they are in today's complex world. Jake explores the unique opportunities and challenges of ministering to Gen Z and Gen Alpha, emphasizing the importance of authentic, Christ-centered relationships to inspire faith. Main Points: Connecting in a Content-Fatigued World: Discover how the next generation is overloaded with digital content but yearns for real, relational connections. The Power of Bold, Authentic Discipleship: Jake shares how meaningful mentorship and asking courageous questions can transform lives. Challenges and Opportunities with Gen Z and Gen Alpha: Understand youth's mental health struggles and how faith provides peace and purpose. Revitalizing Youth Ministry Models: Explore the shift from attractional to missional ministry, emphasizing genuine relationships over entertaining programs. Equipping Young Leaders for Lasting Impact: Learn how to encourage and empower young believers to lead and actively participate in the church. If this episode resonates with you, consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with anyone passionate about youth ministry. Visit our website to learn more about empowering the next generation for Christ. Links & Resources: Youth for Christ USA – Link to Youth for Christ website - https://yfc.net/ (for those interested in learning more about their mission and resources). 3 Story Church Curriculum - https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1b943bf20d74415ca09d0e6d0aa2ad5a  Axis - https://axis.org/ Tenx10 Network - https://www.tenx10.org/ Public Reading of Scripture App - https://www.prsi.org/en  Future of Faith - https://www.futureoffaith.org/  The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt is a book that explores the rise in anxiety among youth and points to faith as a source of peace. Editing Jesus by Rick Lawrence – This book addresses the importance of presenting the full and authentic message of Jesus without softening or hardening certain parts. Fuller Youth Institute – Link to Fuller Youth Institute - https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/  (a resource for youth ministry research, especially on mentoring and empowering youth). Springtide Research Institute – Link to Springtide Research Institute - https://www.springtideresearch.org/  (a research organization focusing on the beliefs and needs of Gen Z and youth in America).   Guest Bio: Jacob “Jake” Bland is the President and CEO of Youth For Christ (YFC), where he leads the 77-year-old organization's mission to bring the hope of Jesus to youth across the U.S. and around the world. Jake's journey with YFC spans over two decades, beginning as a high school volunteer and growing through a variety of leadership roles, including Chief of Staff, VP of Development and Marketing, and CEO of the YFC Foundation. With a heart for Christ and a deep commitment to raising faithful leaders, Jake envisions YFC as a guiding light for 11-19-year-olds in crisis, providing them with a message of hope, connection, and the love of God. He holds a master's in Youth Ministry Leadership from Huntington University and lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Ali, and their two children. We'd love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you!

Today, Tyson Murray and Devon Hildebrandt of YFC the Hub are with us to give an update to their ministry, as well as share how we can draw closer to God.

Today we have Kassy Schroeder with us, to both give an update as to her ministry at YFC, as well as shar with us on how we should think of singleness and how the Church has come up short.

In part 2 of our chat with Melissa Leong, she shares her recent involvement in the YFC as well as her new found passion for Brazilian Jujitsu!  She also shares the mental health plan she undertook before embarking on the Masterchef journey.  Plus how she first got into food and forged her career.  LINKS Follow Tiff Hall on Instagram @tiffhall_xo, Youtube, and Facebook Email Tiff at bounceforward@novaentertainment.com.au Find out more about Tiff Hall and TXO https://mytxo.com/ Follow Melissa on Instagram @fooderati Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Tiff HallGuest: Melissa LeongExecutive Producer: Rachael HartEditor: Adrian WaltonManaging Producer: Ricardo Bardon Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we produced this podcast, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over 30 years, Youth for Christ has been consistently pursuing the students of Palm Beach County in the hopes of building healthy relationships and introducing them to the person and work of Jesus. YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus. On Thursday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, David Killian, Executive Director of Youth for Christ PBC joins us to talk about the school year that just ended, YFC's mission of sharing the Gospel with lost kids, and what God has in store for the kids in the South Florida area in the coming school year! Youth for Christ - Palm Beach CountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Kassy Schroeder is with us to share an update about her current and future ministry with YFC and preach on our call to love.

Where is your bullseye - the center of your heart, passion, and calling?In this episode, Jeff and Jake discuss: Lessons from a childhood around the firepit.  Business and opportunities in every stage of life.  Serving a God of abundance.Letting God's lamp light your next step.The importance of setting and holding boundaries with yourself.   Key Takeaways: Working with kids and teens is not a 1-week thing. It is 52 weeks out of the year. Giving does not have to be prescriptive. What breaks your heart? Use that. Fundraising isn't about the money, it's about the heart of the giving partner. It is spiritual before it is mechanical.Be disciplined without haste. Rhythms of rest are necessary. There is always going to be more work to be done, but never once does the Bible say “Jesus ran.”  "I don't know about you and your 20s, but for me, I wanted a beacon for the next 200 steps. I didn't want a lamp to my feet and a light to my path, right? But the beauty of that is He gives us that lamp and it's just enough light for the next step and the next step and the next step." —  Jake Bland Episode References: C12: https://www.joinc12.com/Halftime Institute: https://halftimeinstitute.org/Pursuing God's Will Together: A Discernment Practice for Leadership Groups by Ruth Haley BartonThe Council: A Biblical Perspective on Board Governance by Gary G. Hoag, Wesley K. Willmer, & Gregory J. Henson About Jake Bland: Jake is the 10th President and CEO of Youth For Christ USA, a pillar of missional youth ministry since 1944, when the Rev. Billy Graham served as YFC's first full-time staff member. Today, Youth For Christ reaches young people everywhere, including in over 100 nations and through 140 local chapters across America, with a special focus on engaging 11-19 year olds who do not know Christ. YFC intentionally pursues young people who often feel overlooked, building relationships, and uncovering God's story of hope at pivotal moments in their lives.Jake's journey with YFC began as a high school student, then as a volunteer and intern. Prior to joining the YFC staff, he taught in the Interactive Media Department at Bradley University and co-founded two media production companies. He holds a master's degree in Youth Ministry Leadership from Huntington University.Jake and his wife, Ali, live in the Denver area. As a volunteer, Jake serves as an elder in their church, and as the board chairman for Presence Point—a non-profit organization that helps leaders live into their calling. Jake and Ali have two children: Silas David (8) and Ivy Rehn (6). Their family loves traveling, music, hiking, spending time with friends, and enjoying God's creation in Colorado. Connect with Jake Bland:Website: https://yfc.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-bland-96553834/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

We often anchor relational discipleship in Christ's incarnation, but is that the best biblical and theological foundation? In what ways might “Incarnational Ministry” have shaped the way we think about the Incarnation, rather than it being the other way around? For this reason, it's important to get clear on the doctrine of the incarnation as we evaluate the biblical heart of relational ministry.  Discussion How did this question get on your radar and what motivated you to sink your teeth into it? When people talk about “Incarnational Ministry,” what do they tend to have in mind, and what's the typical argument for it sound like?  Could you walk us through the doctrine of the incarnation and share your hesitations about continuing with “incarnational ministry” language?  Is this just splitting hairs over nitpicky theology or is there something really at stake? What do you propose instead?  Tim Gough is the center director for YFC in North Wales, chief editor for the Grove Youth series of books, and adjunct lecturer in youth ministry at various colleges in the UK, and is pursuing his PhD at University of Manchester.  Order Tim's book, Rebooted: Reclaiming Youth Ministry for the Long Haul (IVP UK, 2019) Follow Tim on Twitter/X: @timgoughuk Follow Tim on YouTube: Youth Work Hacks Join YPT's Facebook group: @youththeologian (make sure you answer the membership questions) Follow YPT on Twitter: @youththeologian Follow YPT on Instagram: @youththeologian YPT's ebook, Youth Ministry is Theological Ministry, is a free download for subscribers. This book captures the essence of Youth Pastor Theologian in one ten-chapter book, written by six different contributors from across America, Mexico, and the UK. 

Thursday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Kristen North and Marqui Cambronero, Youth For Christ ministry directors join us to share about two upcoming events in the life of their ministry! On Sat. April 20 at 5 p.m. at the Miami Fairgrounds, YFC will be featuring beautiful stories of how God is at work in young people's lives at an exciting dinner Gala. Then, on Thurs. May 2, at 6:30 p.m. at FBC Fort Lauderdale, a dinner Gala will be held, hosted by Tim Tebow, also featuring beautiful stories of these young people. Both events are free to attend, but they are fundraisers to support the ministry of Youth For Christ throughout Dade and Broward Counties. YFC Gala - Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds - Sat. April 20 - 5 p.m. Youth For Christ "Be The Story" with Tim Tebow - FBC Fort Lauderdale - Thurs. May 2 - 6:30 p.m. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy McDaniel... Leader... Ripple... Tsunami!   What is a tsunami? A tsunami is a series of extremely long waves caused by a large and sudden displacement of the ocean, usually the result of an earthquake below or near the ocean floor. This force creates waves that radiate outward in all directions away from their source, sometimes crossing entire ocean basins.   Andy McDaniel was born and raised in poverty in Alabama, USA (or Bama as he would say). He was 1 of 5 children. In high school, a girl he liked invited him to a Campus Life Club, which is a division of Youth For Christ. That was the first RIPPLE. This young lady had no idea that she had awakened a sleeping Giant of a Leader! She simply did the right thing.   His Campus Life Director led him to Jesus and discipled him... RIPPLE #2 has now begun! Andy feels called to Campus Life Ministry with YFC and thus the ripple becomes an EARTH SHAKING event that has occurred, but no one has yet identified. He becomes a Campus Life Coordinator for Clearwater and later Orlando and that starts a quake in me (Doug) and my ministry. When a Tsunami begins it can't help but to take everything and everyone around it with them. Executive Director, (now Andy) calls the shots in Miami, Nashville, Grand Rapids, and Miami for a second time! People he has led to Jesus and the young men and women he has trained to be leaders are all over the USA and the World. Now people not only see, but feel and know the Tsunami effect cannot be stopped.    36 years in Youth For Christ and 15 years in Moriah Ministries, Andy has done his good works that God planned in advance for him to do in Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:10) His wife Valerie, his 3 children, and many grandchildren know this Tsunami of a leader well. He has now gone to heaven and waiting to see all that God has done yet to come.   You are the man Andy... I love you my brother! _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

AM LIVE with guest Kevin Rainey of YFC 01/23/2024

Saiba também: atleta de São Bernardo é campeão de YFC "Esporte 10" é uma produção dos estagiários de Jornallismo da Redação Multimídia da Universidade Metodista de São Paulo. Apresentação Ryan Leme Thiago Santana Produção Ryan Leme Trabalhos técnicos e Postagem Léo Engelmann Supervisão Filomena Salemme Coordenação Rita Donato

Every year over 700,000 teens are referred to the juvenile justice system. YFC wants to reach teens wherever they are and their Juvenile Justice Ministry is doing just that. Karly Wymer with YFC explains the power of this program to change lives through the work of Christ, discipleship and relationships. Inspiring!

Randy and Valerie Beaverson are partnered with YFC and have a unique point of view of what God is doing in parts of the world we often don't get to hear about. They have been a part of the missions family for over 35 years!

Executive Director of Denver Area YFC, Ken Allen, and Development Coordinator Madie Davis announce the opening of a new youth center in one of the most violent areas of Aurora.  YFC already has a Work in the area, so the new youth center will enhance and broaden what is already taking place. For more information, go online to http://www.YFCDenver.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I came that you might have life in ALL of its Abundance.” - John 10:10  Volunteers and student leaders… train them and educate them regularly on what is expected and consistently remind them of God's vision through you for themselves and your student ministry. During my time as a student minister, we would take our volunteer staff to various trainings hosted by student focuses groups (YPS, SLU, YFC, FCA etc.) and a few weeks before the school year would start, we would have one weekend for training at a special location (beach, mountains, etc.) with our volunteers and their families. That was the best, but one year I decided to change it up! At that time you could park at any of the Disney World hotels for free and and hold impromptu sessions in the lobby or on the outside of the property. I loved the Animal Kingdom Lodge, with the outdoor fire pits, rocking chairs, all while being surrounded by wild African animals roaming the zoo like setting onsite. If you knew someone working there, in upper management, you could even get a special room set up in the lobby or a special meeting room.  Larry Stephens With CRU (episode 140 on the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast), came to train our volunteer staff and it was beyond amazing! Another time we used Disney University, because of Don Levonious (episode 06 on the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast). He was the Executive who was in charge of the University (yes it is an actual University). Several of his staff were Christians who were Professors at the University of Central Florida, UCF, and Valencia State College. They and Don became the trainers for our volunteer training weekend. Yes, living near Disney World and the ocean has its perks. However… wherever you live has its perks also! You just have to be willing to interact with your community, pay it forward, and the world around you that God is using will open up. _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

What was your favorite part about first day of school when you were a child? How does it feel now as a parent? Today, on my basic story, I tell you about mine. And I also share a snip of my basic conversation with Jonathan Frost, Executive Director of Youth For Christ. He shares with us some really good info for us to get involved and inform about the needs teenagers are facing right now. He also shares how He accidentally started a Youth Bible Study with friends and neighbors and the seeds he is planting. To learn more about Jonathan and Youth For Christ, visit YFC.net And to watch the whole interview, please go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFIklZWKRLTW9_wAQkJbjA

Bram Rebergen is directeur van 'een hele frisse club die al meer dan 75 jaar bestaat': Youth for Christ. Bram: 'Ik hou van jongeren. Ze zijn de toekomst.' Jongerenwerker Valentino zet zijn talenten in voor YfC en kwam op bijzondere wijze tot geloof. Beckham is één van de jongeren met wie hij optrekt.

For over 30 years, Youth for Christ has been consistently pursuing the students of Palm Beach County in the hopes of building healthy relationships and introducing them to the person and work of Jesus. YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus. On Wednesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, David Killian, Executive Director of Youth for Christ PBC joins us to talk about their mission of sharing the Gospel with lost kids, how excited they are about the new school year and what God has in store for the kids in the South Florida area!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does discipleship look the same in every culture? How does it look different? How has globalization made things similar? Is discipleship a program? A relationship? Or both? How do we disciple those who may come from a different background than us? These are just some of the questions that come into our minds whenever we talk about the subject of discipleship in our modern world with special guest Ajith Fernando.Ajith serves as Teaching Director of Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka after being National Director for 35 years. These days his main responsibilities in YFC are counseling, mentoring, and teaching staff and volunteers. With his wife Nelun he is active in a Methodist Church just outside Colombo, most of whose members are recent believers. His grassroots ministry has been and is primarily with the urban poor.Ajith is the author of Discipling in a Multicultural World (Cross, 2019), Acts (The NIV Application Commentary) (Zondervan, 2010), Deuteronomy: Loving Obedience to a Loving God (Preaching the Word) (Crossway, 2012), Jesus Driven Ministry (Crossway, 2007), Reclaiming Love: Radical Relationships in a Complex World (Zondervan, 2013), The Family Life of a Christian Leader (Crossway, 2016), The Call to Joy and Pain: Embracing Suffering in Your Ministry (Crossway, 2007), The Supremacy of Christ (Crossway, 1995), Crucial Questions About Hell (Crossway, 1994), Reclaiming Friendship: Relating to Each Other in a Frenzied World (Herald Press,...

This episode we welcome Jeni Gregory, mental health therapist and long-time friend of YFC, to talk with us about teen mental health. She tackles questions like, “What does good mental health look like?”, “What are warning signs that something is going on with my teen's mental health?”, and “How do these questions about mental health apply to my marriage and other relationships?” Such good insight and practical wisdom! Visit Tacoma Youth For Christ ---- Music: Run Away by Jose Lopez Esteves licensed by www.soundscape.io Podcast produced by Summit City Studios

Today we chat with our work friend Josh about what he's learned working at YFC this year, God's faithfulness in his life and what he's calling him to next.

God is on the move in the lives of the youth in Polk County! Youth For Christ reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus. These Christ followers lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement. Eric Holm from YFC in Polk County stopped by to share some really inspiring stories about what God is up to! https://www.yfcofpolk.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the global scale, Youth For Christ has been around since the WWII days, and has long been known for its effective outreaches. Eric Holm himself took part as a youngster, and went on to be part of this ministry in Polk County. In this episode, Eric tells the story of a young man who was reached with the Gospel by YFC, and his story is amazing. You will be inspired at this man's testimony to the life-changing power of Jesus.

Joe Beckler, YFC's Senior Director of Missional Investment, outlines Youth for Christ's strategy to reach the ambitious goal of engaging a million youth for the Gospel each year.  At the core of the goal is prayer, social media, face-to-face with young people at a variety of ministry sites, and partnerships with compatible organizations.    More information is available online at http://www.yfc.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The single most important thing Christian's can learn while on earth – is to learn how to love. That's one of the reasons God created us – To learn His love, and to learn to love others in that same way. -- You are invited to Siouxland Youth For Christ's Be The Story event on Sunday, January 15th at 5:00 pm At the Akron Golf Course. At this next step event you'll hear how YFC has made a difference in the lives of youth in other communities and have the opportunity to partner with us in launching youth ministry this spring in Akron! This event is free to attend and dinner is provided, I would love for you to join me at my table! You can RSVP on YFC's website here: https://siouxlandyfc.org/event/akron-be-the-story/.

On today's episode I am joined by Fabian Movilla (@Faybn). Fabian is a member of the Christian-based organization Youth For Christ. Youth For Christ (YFC) is a worldwide movement working with young people, by creating community through ministry. Fabian learned about YFC-Miami through an underground hip-hop event called Catalyst. During our discussion, Fabian and I talk about the importance of prevention of Foster Care, what to expect a YFC event, and how these spaces are cultivating community. For More Information: YFC Miami https://www.miamiyfc.com/ Youtube Link For YFC We Believe In Youth Promo https://youtu.be/-QOfm4HIZms Link for We Believe in Youth fundraiser: We Believe in You(th) - 2022 (qgiv.com) The Foster Tales Podcast is hosted by Randal Wells. Foster Tales is ranked in the top 10 Podcasts throughout the world in the Foster Care and Adoption categories. Please follow us on social media @FosterTalesPodcast

For over 30 years, Youth for Christ has been consistently pursuing the students of Palm Beach County in the hopes of building healthy relationships and introducing them to the person and work of Jesus. YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus. On Thursday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Executive Director of YFC PBC joins us to talk about their mission of sharing the Gospel with lost kids and how it's more vital than ever that this outreach continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode we have Hawaii State Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hawaii, Daniel Rich, to talk about FCA's first outreach event called Fields Of Faith happening on October 2nd, 2022 featuring Olympic Gold medalist, Bryan Clay.Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an outreach group that desires to connect with Jesus and with people through their love of sports. As someone who has attended FCA back when I was in high school, FCA helped me to connect with others and create friendships that still stand today. It's a great organization, and even if you're not religious, the team members that are apart of FCA are just super supportive people.Daniel and I talk about the Fields of Faith event, how he got involved with FCA, our passion for volleyball, what he loves about transitioning to Hawaii, and much more. Thank you again to Daniel for taking the time to talking to us about FCA and what you guys have planned for the future! We look forward to seeing what you and the FRCA Hawaii team have in store.Sign up for your ticket to Fields of Faith happening on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Farrington high School.Link to Fields of Faith event: https://www.fcahawaii.org/fofInstagram: @fcahawaiiYoutube:  @FCA Hawaii  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fcahawaiiEditing by: Kelsey Sugai | @jedi_sugaiMusic By:Sunset Drive - Isaac De La Cruz | IG: @fiddlepino℗ 2021 Isaac De La CruzReleased on: 2021-12-09Artwork By:Sarah Marquez| IG: @trisarahtops_illustrations

Marcus Black is a former pastor and current urban missionary providing leadership and mentoring programs to several inner-city schools through YFC international. Recently named one of USA Today's Top 9 Coaches to help you level up your life in 2022. He is a bestselling author, traveling speaker, Life Coach, host of the Vitalize Podcast & co-pilot of the Embrace Your Ambition traveling breakthrough experience! He has spoken to 10's of thousands all over the world & he would love to speak to you at your next event. For more information about Embrace Your Ambition go to www.eyambition.com. Mention you heard Marcus on WOVE Inspiration for the special discount! Marcus website: www.mblackspeaks.com Follow Marcus on: Instagram and Twitter @mblackspeaks and Facebook @marcusblack Background Music Artist: PRYCES Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: HBXBWG2KFT3LQJBG

David Killian, Executive Director of Youth for Christ in Palm Beach County will join Mornings with Eric and Brigitte on Thursday to give a year end wrap up on how campus ministry was accomplished during this past school year, now that schools are open once again to YFC meetings. YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus. David and his staff are also looking forward to the summer months when they can work with the kids while school is out and schedules are more flexible! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today feels like a treat! I got to dive in with a former colleague of mine, Ken Allen, who is the Executive Director for Denver Area Youth For Christ. Serving almost three decades within the world of events and ministry, Ken is the real deal! He's a dad of three, a loyal husband and loves the Vikings (although we wont fault him for that;) He's also passionate about reaching young people and doing incredible things to pursue the next generation of youth. While we dive into Ken's story and a handful of reflections of pivotal moments in our lives on today's episode, we also talk about the way God connects with each one of us, how he is a God who comes to us and pursues our hearts right when and where we need it. Youth for Christ works to uncover God's story of hope. I love how they say “ When we welcome God into a pivotal moment, we invite Him to uncover His story of Hope in our lives, and to give life to our story. He, Jesus, is the life in all of our stories” and Ken does such a great job of really sharing how that's possible to see within our own lives.  I hope you'll dive into our conversation today and be encouraged along the way! Learn more about Ken Allen and YFC at: https://yfcdenver.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesbetween/support

Dan Palmer, Executive Director of Youth For Christ Sacramento is in the Shed today. Dan tells stories of saying 'Yes' to God's leading as early as high school, and how these moments of obedience led to clear works of the Lord throughout his life.For more information about the Youth For Christ ministry in Sacramento, go to www.yfcsacramento.org.Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music)Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk

Marianne Deeks is a psychotherapist with YFC in the greater Toronto area. Jenn & Ainsley chat with her about her work, what she's noticing in kids these days and how we as adults can serve them well. https://reroutedcounselling.com https://www.yugta.ca/our-team/marianne-deeks

This week we put a spin on our YFC interviews and hear from our own Ainsley!

In this episode, Nikou speaks to Marcus Black, a fellow Breakfast of Champion, a man with a heart of gold and an inspiring soul who’s on a mission to impact millions of lives globally. If you’ve listened to previous podcasts and you love the content and conversations and they’ve changed your lives for the good, go and share this podcast with at least two friends. People need to hear Marcus’ voice, especially as we’re all juggling lots of things in preparation for the holidays. KEY TAKEAWAYS A big part of my story is my Dad trying to fight to become and find himself. He had a big hole in his heart because of the absence and lack of faith and he tried to fill that hole with all the wrong things: alcohol, gambling, women. Nothing can fill the God-sized hole in your heart except for a spiritual focus and a foundation. At nine years old I was visited by a real monster, not one from the closet or under the bed, but the same one that haunts a lot of you: Anxiety. And this kept happening up to the age of 18 where I manifested one of my worst nightmares: A high-speed car crash where I thought I was about to die without having ever lived. I began to fear death, I internalised the pain and the traumas and bullying around me and I stopped wanting to do what kids do. Look out for that in your kids, if they’re struggling you might feel like you don’t have the answers, but you do. Just being there and caring is enough. Too few people care enough to go back to where they came from and say: “I’ve been there”. Before the car crash, I had faith, but it meant nothing to me. That moment sent me on a journey because I had a lot of questions I wanted answers to. The question was never “why? And “why me?”, it was “what?” and “What is it for”. When I shifted my perspective it opened my eyes. I don’t know why I’m here, but I made a promise to God that I’m going to spend the rest of my days trying to figure out how to love, pour in, support and take care of the people around me. In the wilderness is where you want to throw in the towel and give up, but here’s what I learned about the wilderness: While I felt like I was dying and let behind, the entire time God was there giving me what I needed.’ You don’t have a good relationship if you don’t have quality time and communication. Every day I get outside (and this helps with anxiety) and get into nature, mostly around a body of water, and silence the noise. I feel the breeze on my face, the waves crashing around me and I pray, meditate and talk to God. Then I’m living in the moment. If you’ve been living in a state of depression, it’s probably because you’ve made a choice to loop your nightmares in your mind and play your traumas on repeat and you feel a perpetual state of depression. Anxiety is the opposite, where you think of all the worst situations and possibilities that could happen and you replay those on loop in your mind. These things may never come. The way you alleviate both of those is to live in this moment; yesterday’s gone and tomorrow’s not promised. You have heard the voice of God you just don’t think you have. The faith doesn’t do a good job of the way we present that to people who don’t have that type of faith. God is spirit and his spirit lives in all things. There’s a spirit that you posses and an intuition that you feel, when you’re seeking your higher purpose in the world and your heart is committed, that’s when you’ll hear his voice. If you’re busy, like a hamster on a wheel, you won’t hear it. People haven’t been turned off by It, they’ve been turned off by the people that represent It. People are imperfect and there will be people that represent God’s heart wrong, including religious leaders and teachers. God hasn’t hurt you, people hurt you. The heart of God is love in all things, he wants you to have an abundant life. To understand it, don’t start in the deepest scriptures, start with the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. If your universe revolves around you, that’s the loneliest place in the world to be and is a recipe for heartache, heartbreak and let-down. You feel the greatest when you’re giving back and serving others. People think it’s bad to have questions or doubts. Don’t believe that. No one has all the answers. Many of the closest people to Jesus had questions despite seeing the miracles he performed. It’s not about perfection, this journey’s about direction. BEST MOMENTS ‘Failing isn’t failure, it’s a vital part of the process to becoming everything you’re meant to be.’ ‘Don’t worry about the shots you miss, just stay in the game.’ ‘You’re not defined by any of the things that happen to you. As long as you’re moving forward, you’re good.’ ‘Faith is an anchor. It may not stop you from feeling the elements and getting tossed around, but it tethers you to the ground and keeps you from getting lost.’ ABOUT THE GUEST Marcus Black is a former pastor and current urban missionary providing leadership and mentoring programs to several inner-city schools through YFC international. Recently named one of LA Weekly’s Top 10 keynote speakers to watch in 2021, he is a bestselling author, traveling speaker, Life Coach, host of the Vitalize Podcast & co-pilot of the Embrace Your Ambition traveling Faith-based personal development experience. He is deeply dedicated to spreading his message of love, hope and positivity to the entire world. He has spoken to tens of thousands all over the USA and several countries around the world. GUEST RESOURCES Website: https://www.mblackspeaks.com/ All other social media platforms, but mostly Clubhouse and Instagram: @mblackspeaks VALUABLE RESOURCES Email: nikoulohse@gmail.com Instagram: @nikoulohse ABOUT THE HOST Nikou Lohse is a mom of three, wife to former MLB pitcher Kyle Lohse, Master Pilates instructor, yoga teacher, and lover of all things MOVEment, MINDFULness, and commUNITY. Nikou is a serial entrepreneur. She started her first company at 21 doing sales & marketing for Fortune 500 companies, made her first million at 24, and decided to exit at 30 in order to pursue her passion for helping others. She became a yoga, Pilates, barre, and mindfulness instructor, but her own struggle with SIBO and postpartum depression led her to redefine the way she took care of her body. Now, as a holistic health coach, she is on a mission to empower women and help them heal their gut through nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and spirituality. CONTACT METHOD Email: nikoulohse@gmail.com Podcast Description Failing forward is about the successes we find after enduring failure. Each episode is an opportunity to hear interviews and stories from professional athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, and loved ones who have fallen down, struggled, and transformed. They’ll be sharing how they got to where they are today, and the lessons they learned along the way. We’ll be covering topics in entrepreneurship, careers, relationships, holistic wellness, mindfulness, gut health, and finding your competitive edge. With raw human moments and empowering information, this podcast is here to inspire you, remind you of your greatness, and give you the knowledge to up-level in every area of your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From being International Director of Youth for Christ, Geordon has moved on to a more hands-on role with YFC based out of the Middle East. The youth are the present and the future, and he's passionate to see them positively mobilised the world over. You can most easily connect with Geordon Rendle through Facebook, nobody else in the world has his weirdly spelt name! --- Sign up for Choose Life 2022 at chooselife.org.uk For more from Simon visit: simonguillebaud.com If you'd like to receive a weekly podcast episode link that you can share with your friends on WhatsApp, send an email to podcast@greatlakesoutreach.org and include the mobile/cell number you use for WhatsApp, or click this link to join the group with ease: simonguillebaud.com/inspired-podcast/#whatsapp --- Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Donna Woods is the administrator at Youth Unlimited YFC North Perth. We chat about YFC throughout her life, the journey of aging and finishing the race well.

Ashley Stromenberg shares about her journey to ministry at YFC, her passions, and navigating what you want to do with your life. Check out Engage! https://yfc.ca/engage/ Read the Call by Os Guinness https://www.amazon.ca/Call-Finding-Fulfilling-Central-Purpose-ebook/dp/B007VDH4HQ

Jenn + Ainsley chat with Marcy Amendt, who works for a pregnancy centre through YFC. She chats about her story getting pregnant at 18, her family's journey through health issues and getting to YFC. https://yfc.ca/montreal/team/marcy-amendt/ https://www.centreoptions.org/about-us

Shoutouts to YFC for the title of this shorty but goodie of an episode. This week P & Heir Jordan sit-down to discuss the Verzuz battle between Ja Rule & Fat Joe. Heir Jordan gives a new look to some matchups that he thinks would work a little bit better and the duo gets into a discussion about The Lox Verzuz Dipset match. The new iPhone becomes a talking point as they end this journey with a conversation about purpose. Be sure to tell ya friends, cousins, and auntie dem about BHB! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jenn + Ainsley chat with Tim Coles who is the National Director for Youth for Christ Canada. His shares about suffering, his work at YFC, chaplaincy in the OHL and more!

It's no secret that The Albrecht Authors have had their own thoughts on bullying. They have even invited a guest to share her personal story on the matter. Now, what does the clinical expert have to say about it? In this episode, the duo invites Psychotherapist Carolyn Parker from Youth & Family Counseling to speak about her career in therapy, and most specifically, her expertise on bullying. Together, they chat about how to deal with bullying, being an upstander vs a bystander, and more!More about Carolyn Parker can be found here.If you would like to book an appointment with Carolyn or learn more about Youth & Family Counseling's mission and services, please take a look at their website at counselingforall.org. YFC is located in Libertyville, IL.Resources on Bullying: https://www.apa.org/https://bullyingepidemic.com/Cdc.govSupport the show

Addiction affects millions of people and their family members every day. Mary and Katie of course are no strangers to this concept on a personal level. However, they have decided to dig deeper into the clinical side of it. In this episode of No More Secrets, the duo invites Clinical Psychologist, Jim Shackelford, from Youth & Family Counseling to speak about his career in therapy, and specifically, his expertise on addiction. Together, they all discuss substance vs. process addiction, potential treatments, and more!More about Dr. Jim Shackelford can be found here.If you would like to book an appointment with Jim or learn more about Youth & Family Counseling's mission and services, please take a look at their website at counselingforall.org. YFC is located in Libertyville, IL.Resource for Addiction: Nicasa.orgBuy Broken Nek on AmazonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thealbrechtauthors)

This summer we are diving into a new series focused around five essential components that serve as a foundation for healthy and sustainable ministry. This week we explore the impact of prayer with Traever Wieland. IN THIS EPISODE Series Intro (0:00) One time Chase was a winner (1:23) Commitment to the cause (1:57) Developing personal prayer practices (2:42) Praying for lost people (6:31) Praying for your team (7:08) Letting others know when you pray for them (7:33) Building a prayer team for yourself and your ministry (8:50) Resources (11:13) RESOURCES Join us in prayer for students and leaders from YFC of Northern Indiana! Simply text keyword @YFCPRAYNOW to 81010. How can we pray for you? Send us an email with your requests to pray@yfcnin.org. The Five Essentials of Youth For Christ Like us on Facebook This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

IN THIS EPISODE A quick peek at YFC's Relational Ministry Actions Pancake toppings you have to try RESOURCES Fall in love with Campus Life like Kristian did with Campus Life 101 Check out what's happening in Kristian's world Send us your questions to training@yfcnin.org This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm