Podcasts about Youth for Christ

Bob talks about Damar Hamlin, the new Pope, Bob takes a call, talks about the breaking news of the death of Victor Saunders, Bob talks to the head of Youth For Christ about the death of Victor Saunders, and Bob talks about the House passing a bill on the Gulf of America.

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.

Send us a textIn this inspiring episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter sits down with Pete Kirchhoff, Director of Campus Ministry at Youth for Christ USA, to explore the incredible movement of faith rising among Generation Z and Generation Alpha.Despite the narrative that younger generations are turning away from faith, Pete shares eye-opening research, real-world ministry stories, and powerful insights about how today's youth are more spiritually open than ever before. From the impact of campus ministries to the innovative ways Youth for Christ is reaching teens, you'll discover why there's so much hope for the next generation—and how YOU can be a part of it.Whether you're a parent, youth leader, or simply passionate about impacting young lives, this conversation will inspire and equip you to engage with today's youth authentically and powerfully.

Today, we have the honor of hearing from Osmar Aguilar who is the Executive Director of Youth For Christ in Southeastern Wisconsin! As a church, we partner with Youth For Christ, a christian ministry that reaches youth, shares the gospel with them, and helps them to connect into the local church.

There are those moments when I make life much harder than it has to be, and in fact sometimes I wonder if I'm slipping. There was a time not too long ago when I looked frantically for my house keys. And, of course, I mobilized the whole family and said, "I've got to get out of here! I'm running late! Everybody go on a search mission; we've got to find my keys." I found them in the door right where I'd left them. I've been doing that since I was about 20. Did you ever find your car keys missing and you run all over the place, and you find them in your own hand? Oh, you say, "Oops!" Or your glasses and they're on your face. It happens more often than you might think. The answer you've been looking for frantically might be right there in front of you. You might be surprised how close the answer is to what you've been looking for. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Answer Under Your Nose." Now, our word for today from the Word of God about the answer under your nose is in John 14, beginning at verse 6. "Jesus answered, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. If you really knew Me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know Him and have seen Him.' Philip said, 'Lord, show us the Father and that would be enough for us.' Jesus answered, 'Don't you know Me, Philip, even after I have been among you for such a long time? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, "Show us the Father"?'" This passage introduces us to what I call the Philip Syndrome. Philip has this problem - we read about it in the New Testament. He seems to have the tendency to miss an answer that is right in front of him. And who knows, you might be suffering from the Philip Syndrome. Remember back to the feeding of the five thousand? Philip said, "Lord, what are we going to do? We don't have near enough money, even if we go to a bank and get a loan. How are we ever going to feed all these people?" And Jesus said, "Why don't you go look for a lunch? The answer's right here. All we need's a lunch - go find a lunch." Here He's looking for some special event. He says, "Lord, we want to see the Father. We want to have a big, spiritual event here." And Jesus said, "Look at Me! I'm right in front of you." The answer in John 14 was right in front of Philip. I wonder if the answer you've been waiting for, straining for, praying for could be right in front of you. For example, maybe you've been waiting for just the right person to come along to fill a very important slot. Why don't you look around at the people you already have right now instead of pinning all your hopes on somebody that Scotty's going to beam down from the Enterprise? Maybe the person you need has been right under your nose all along, and you haven't seen what they could do. Or maybe you need to look again at your money and your resources, and find if there's a creative way to use what you already have instead of waiting for more. Maybe the answer you've been looking for, praying for is right there in the resources you already have if you just used them differently. Or look at yourself. Maybe you're the answer to your prayer. Maybe God wants you to do what you've been praying for somebody else to do. Our ministry started in New York years ago when a young woman came up to me and said, "Ron, I've been praying for a year for somebody to be the first Youth For Christ staff worker." She said, "You know what? I think it's me." The answer was right under her nose. Yeah, maybe you're the answer to your own prayer. Maybe God is leading you to stop doing something or to start doing something. You're just not obeying, you're hoping for something easy. Quit running around looking for an answer. Stand back! Maybe you've got it. Maybe the answer is right in front of you.

Youth For Christ are teaming up with Trap Hogs to provide a GHD community celebration. We chatted with the team and got all the details

“Who's this big white guy?” When you hear the word “urban” what do you think about? What does the person look like who is “urban”? On this weekends show, Kurt and Chad welcomes Youth for Christ's Mark Singleton (as well as friend Bobby Schiavone) to talk about what living life on purpose for others looks like, when they may look different, or come from a different neighborhood, but still have much in common: The need for Jesus and his grace and love.

In this conversation, Cindy shares her transformative journey from a childhood marked by trauma to becoming the founder of Village of Hope, a ministry dedicated to helping orphans in Africa. She discusses the importance of integrity in leadership, her deep connection to Africa, and the challenges she faced, including a brain tumor. Cindy emphasizes the impact of her work on the lives of children and the importance of trusting others in ministry. Cindy Cunningham's (Director and Founder of Village of Hope Uganda) life today can be summed up in one statement, “For such a time as this”.  Growing up in a dysfunctional, alcoholic and physical abusive family, she found the Lord at the age of 16. At the age of 18 Cindy gave her life to God's calling to do whatever and go wherever He wanted her to serve.  Immediately after attending Welch Christian College, she spent nearly 40 years ministering to men, women & children through Youth For Christ, Josh McDowell ministries, ALARM (African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries.    Her heart has always been drawn to children and youth, especially those who have come from broken and wounded families. But her real passion was to one day minister in Africa. God made that dream come true in 2006 when she was working for African Leadership And Reconciliation Ministry. She had the opportunity to see the real life and heart ache of people in Kenya, Congo, Rwanda, Sudan and Uganda. Get In Touch With Cindy: villageofhopeuganda.com Instagram: Villageofhopeug  Facebook: Villageofhopeuganda  Youtube: @villageofhopeuganda1430

Beth from Dungannon Youth for Christ gives us an exciting update on what's happening in Dungannon YFC!

In today's heartfelt installment, I sit down with my husband of 14 years to reflect on his vibrant childhood and the choices he made in his younger years that led him away from his relationship with God. He has faced the difficult journey of drug addiction which led him to being a missionary at the age of 17 at an organization called Youth For Christ in Cape Town. Over the next few years, he wrestles with issues of identity, belonging, and the challenges of receiving love and dealing with rejection. As he shares his story, he emphasizes that the strength to navigate these challenges comes from his faith in God.

Jesus is in our schools!

Doug is joined by Brooke Fullerton from Youth For Christ. Brooke is the Parent Life Director. We talk about the amazing work Brooke is doing leading the way in serving pregnant and parenting teens in Lincoln. Plus, we get an update on the new facility they have going up, a fun fundraiser planned for the fall with The Voice Star Bryan Olesen, and, they have peaches and blueberries for sale. https://yfclincoln.org/

Reaching Youth For Christ Using Media Outreach --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-rizzo3/support

Happy Wednesday!   This is the fourth in a series of episodes dedicated to a young woman named Lizzy. Today we're talking with special guest, Tim Stratton, founder of Free Thinking Ministries. Tim is here to discuss Lizzy's questions about free will, and God choosing people. He shares about why these types of conversations are important to him personally. He also shares about his passion for Molinism.  Lizzy is a college student from Chelan, Washington. Lizzy grew up in a loving Christian home but has a lot of questions about God, identity, and purpose. She is a very curious person and is someone who often takes things literally. She admits she struggles with anxiety and wonders why God pursues her when it's hard for her to trust Him. She says she's sensed Him trying to get her attention but is unsure about having experienced His love. Lizzy and Janell have known each other for seven years.    We hope you enjoy this week's episode!     About Tim: Timothy A. Stratton was in youth ministry for fifteen years. He started as an intern in Santa Cruz, California, then went on to work for Youth For Christ, Navigators, and eventually worked as a youth pastor for nearly ten years in the Evangelical Free Church in Kearney, Nebraska. He saw first-hand how the lies of “new atheists” were impacting the young impressionable minds of his students. This led Tim to devote his life to answering “tough” questions about God and Christianity. As a result, Tim founded FreeThinking Ministries in 2015. Tim pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska-Kearney (B.A. 1997) and after working in full-time ministry for several years went on to attain his graduate degree from Biola University (M.A. 2014). More recently, Tim earned his Doctorate in Systematic Theology from North-West University (Ph.D. 2020).  His doctoral work primarily focuses on demonstrating God's middle knowledge and mankind's libertarian freedom (“Mere Molinism”), and how this view has apologetic significance. Along with FTM, Tim is a professor of Theology at Trinity Theological Seminary and College of the Bible. He has spoken to numerous audiences around the country and loves to engage in one-on-one conversations with anyone doubting or wrestling with the truth of Christianity. He spends much of his time recording podcasts and writing articles on his website. He also enjoys interacting with our culture via several social media outlets. Tim is passionate about answering questions regarding God, the Bible, and Christianity.    -- -- -- -- --   Links: https://freethinkingministries.com/tim-stratton/ Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, & Mere Molinism Faith Examined on Amazon FSR YouTube Page FSR Patron  

Doug welcomes Lancaster County Commissioner & Executive Director for Youth For Christ, Matt Schulte. Matt shares where our state gambling tax revenue is going … or … not going. He gives us critical advice on how to help our youth navigate social media. And he updates us on the youth facility expansion on the Youth For Christ campus. https://www.lancaster.ne.gov https://yfclincoln.org/

When I was in high school, I was a part of Youth For Christ's very active Bible Quiz program. Now, it was a long time ago, but I still remember a lot that I learned in studying books of the Bible in this highly competitive atmosphere. There was a lot of intense excitement when we would get together. Sometimes, believe it or not, thousands of people would be there for the competition as the championship quiz teams would be pitted against each other, seated on chairs that used, well what was then sophisticated equipment, and it registered who got off the chair first. A light would go on and then they had the first opportunity to answer the question. If they jumped during the question, which I often did, that was the best way to make sure you got the opportunity, you had to finish the question correctly and then give the answer. So here is the Quiz Master asking, jump as soon as you think you can finish this question. Many times we were so high-strung that we'd jump too soon...ridiculously soon. For example we'd be quizzing on the whole Gospel of John, and the Quiz Master would say, "Wh..." And suddenly you'd see three people on their feet, and he'd call, "Number one." Oh, you almost always lost that question, "Wh..." Who could figure that out? Of course, you always lose when you jump too soon. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Jumping Before You've Heard It All." Well, our word for today from the Word of God comes from Proverbs 18:13 - the great wisdom of Solomon. He says, "He who answers before listening..." Okay, sounds like that old Bible quiz doesn't it? "He who answers before listening, that is his folly; that is his shame." Well, the New Testament version of that might be James 1:19, which says this: "Everyone should be quick to listen and slow to speak." Now we have just slightly re-written that one. We're quick to speak and slow to listen. And notice the listening comes before the speaking. Solomon tells us that we ought to be ashamed of ourselves. It's our folly! It's foolish! It's shameful if we speak before we listen. See, we hear the beginning of what someone is trying to tell us and we assume we know the rest. And like the old Bible quizzers, we jump with our reply. It happens in our marriage conversations. It happens between parents and children. We anticipate the rest and we don't understand each other as a result. Biblically-wise people don't just listen to the sentence, they listen to the whole paragraph. They don't respond to the opening line. Oh, they may listen to the whole page. When you jump too soon, you usually end up misunderstanding. You react to the symptom, not the problem. See, the person doesn't pay attention to what you're saying because you didn't pay attention to them. Conflict erupts, walls go up. If you played back the recording of you today, would we often hear you being quick to speak? If so, you might be inflicting hurt, frustration, misunderstanding and causing people to just shut down and not even want to tell you anymore. How are you perceived by your mate, your children, your parents, your friends when it comes to listening? Maybe someone has basically stopped trying. But tell them you want another chance. It takes patience; it takes self-control to listen; not just to a person's words, but to their heart. It is, according to the Word of God, foolish not to listen before you speak. Now, we're told that part of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 is patience and self-control. You know, that's what it takes to listen before you speak. So, "Dear Lord, give me patience. Give me self-control. Teach me, Lord, to listen." Take it from an old Bible quizzer who sometimes couldn't wait, "When you jump too soon, you usually get it wrong."

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

Is Jesus calling you to reach lost youth living in the American justice system? Karly Wymer, lead for the National Juvenile Justice Ministry of Youth For Christ shares ways you can change their lives with the light of Jesus through mentoring, prayer, and more!

Sheri Few is trying to "wake people up" in a "woke" society. As president of the United States Parents Involved in Education (USPIE), Sheri is overseeing a growing organization of families across the states who share her concern for their children. Also, a return visit with Eric Holm, from the Polk County Youth For Christ.

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

Talking about sexuality costs more than most of us want to admit. What do you do and how do you begin to navigate these situations when God calls you to step up and begin to lead in this area? What if you don't feel ready. We sat down with PJ Bedwell of Youth For Christ to have an honest conversation about this process and some key tools he's picked up along the way to navigate these bigger more sensitive topics. Find out more from PJ at: whatsnormal.org.au  If you're looking for more resources as a leader, check out SexChurchCulture.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moral-revolution/support

In my early years as a speaker in Youth Ministry I developed the bad habit of picking my ILLUSTRATIONS FIRST and burying the message of the passages that were assigned to me to speak on! It took me a year and a half in seminary to learn how to let the passage speak for itself! At the Tru316 Foundation we take great care to let God speak to us through word studies and through analysis of the literary patterns that are present in the 7 key passages on women and men related to Genesis 3:16.I had a handful of illustrations I  always used. But the Bible speaks to us about more than that! I'm afraid many others in ministry haven't carefully let the original 11 Hebrew words in Genesis 3:16 speak to us. What my wife clearly revealed in her research on Genesis 2-3 we carefully included in two of our books (see Tru316.com/trubooks), Man and Woman in Biblical Unity: Theology from Genesis 2-3 by Dr. Joy Fleming (available as a free audiobook from the top section of Tru316.com, and as an eBook on Amazon)The Book of Eden, Genesis 2-3 by Bruce C. E. Fleming (available as a hard copy and an eBook from Amazon and as an audiobook on Audible)Go Deeper? Sign up for the next cohort to go through two-week hour-long Tru School Eden Workshop on Genesis 2-3 here: Tru316.com/workshop The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

Aaron Rigby, Director of Dorset Youth For Christ, joins Blair on Community Now. FIRST BROADCAST: 15/11/2023

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!

Rick Eldridge started out as a music artist and Campus Life director for Youth For Christ in Orlando. So… how did he becoming a movie producer / film director? We dive into this here and also talk about his new movie, NEVER GIVE UP - The Brad Minns Story. The true story of how twenty-year-old Brad Minns does the impossible in the Men's Singles Tennis Finals in the 1985 Deaf World Games. In a five-hour match for the ages, Minns somehow comes back from match point in the third set to winning the Gold medal in the fifth set. The match serves as a framework for the story of this inspirational man who became deaf at age three and rose to the height of his sport thanks to God helping him to NEVER GIVE UP. Watch the movie trailer here: www.reelworks.com/projects/nevergiveup Enjoy this episode about an inspiring movie maker with an inspiring story! Learn more about Rick's upcoming and past projects here: www.reelworks.net/projects _______________________________ 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

From a small town in Mississippi to Missoula; when Deann first came to Missoula on a short term trip she thought she'd never return but through a series of events (and Missoula's captivating energy), she's called this place home for over 10 years now. She's served the youth of our city that are often forgotten through Youth for Christ's Juvenile Justice Ministry and we're excited to share her story. Learn more about Youth for Christ: www.yfcmt.com

Jim brings two weeks of Perfect Pop to a fitting conclusion with two masterpieces from the Seventies. Listen as he discusses “Like A Ship” by Pastor T. L. Barrett and the Youth for Christ Choir and “Khala My Friend” by Zambian band Amanaz.  Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 Did you know that Johnny Cash was one of the great philanthropist of student ministry? Johnny Cash… the man, the singer, the legend changed my life and I wasn't even a country music fan! His decision to say “YES!” to Youth For Christ got me to Florida with that organization. In this episode, I dive into how and why this happened for me and many others! God will use whoever He wants to get you wherever He has planned for you. He has made you to do good works. (Ephesians 2:10) _______________________________ 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

Since 1955, Suncoast Youth For Christ has reached teens using various approaches. With nearly 90,000 youth in the Manatee/Sarasota area, the potential for impact is tremendous! Their ministries include the 180 House, and their newest focus is the message BE HERE. BE YOU. BELONG. Bradenton Area Director and Juvenile Justice Ministry Director Carlos Portillo stopped by to share how teens are loved, accepted, and embraced! https://yfc.net/chapter/suncoast-fl-area/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 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.

Sparks is joined by Todd Rodeffer and James Johnson of Youth For Christ to chat about Youth For Christ, the history of their organization, and their upcoming Ice Cream Social.  The Ice Cream Social will take place on August 11th from 6 to 9pm at their location in 1224 Maple Ave in Macomb. This event is open to the public, with regular and non-dairy ice creams available with a wide selection of toppings. Donations will be accepted, and all funds raised will go towards supporting teenagers involved with Youth For Christ in Macomb.  For more information on this event or Youth For Christ, call (309) 833-3026 or email them at contactyfcwi@gmail.com.

Pastor and businessman, Demensio Barton, talks about the attacks on children and parents from schools. Pastor of Fair Park Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, TX, Stephen Borden joins Mike to discusses mixing Christianity and politics, and why it is important for believers to engage in the culture. In the last segment, Eric Holm, who is with Youth for Christ in Polk County, discusses the youth camps that took place this summer, and the impact these camps had on teens.

It's imperative for Christians to pass on their faith to others, and especially to our youth. But oftentimes, adults don't realize just how significant this responsibility is, or how desperately our youth yearn to have a faith they can be assured of. Today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show is a conversation between Alex and Carl Kerby that takes place at the Equip youth retreat. They give an update on how the retreat is going, and explain why believers can't be indifferent towards Christ or the salvation of others. Alex and Carl also provide practical ways that churches can reach young people. Alex McFarlandReasons for Hope Reasons for Hope AppThe 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask about Christianity One Million Moms / Submit TrashAsk Alex Onlinehttps://afa.net/the-stand/alex@alexmcfarland.combooking@alexmcfarland.com

The Coffee Club from Tuesday June 27th, 2023.  Guests include Greg Everette of Youth for Christ and Tony Gehrig.  

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.

“If we don't get the next generation, we're going to have big problems in the future”. When Aaron Clark returned to Kankakee from living in Atlanta, his first stop coming into town was Kankakee City Life's Youth for Christ, a ministry which nationwide seeks to reach young people through the gospel of Jesus Christ and locally seeks to empower indigenous leaders. Through teaching highschoolers practical life skills and belief in the restorative power of community, Youth for Christ and most recently, Kankakee Forgives, have seen the positive ripple effects of their service to the community. Through Youth for Christ and Kankakee Forgives, Aaron Clark aids in positioning community youth into places of healing and excellence with the intention of redirecting youth towards success. As Aaron has seen through experience, investing in youth is a long-term investment. Those who were in the programs years ago return with their success stories and thanks to the programs years later. Tune in to the conversation with Aaron Clark, Dr. Jeff Williamson and Brian Prairie as they hear Aaron Clark's story of becoming a local community leader and the stories of success with Youth for Christ and Kankakee Forgives.   ----MEET YOUR GUESTAaron Clark grew up in the Kankakee area, but moved to Atlanta after high school until 2005. Aaron Clark credits much of his development as a leader and believer to the mentorship of Pastor Wayne C. Thompson in Atlanta. Additionally while in Atlanta, Aaron served with JUMP, Just Using My Power, an organization which served community youth. When Aaron moved back to Kankakee, he recognized the need for a similar community program in the Kankakee area. Aaron Clark serves as City Life Director for Youth For Christ and leads the movement Kankakee Forgives, which seeks to reduce youth violence through the act of forgiveness. Kankakee Forgives connects with local schools and organizations to teach the power of forgiveness. Kankakee Forgives ----Media Mentions: Leading On Empty, Wayne Cordeiro (Book)Leading Up, Michael Useem (Book) 

As followers of Jesus we want to be the type of people that continue to keep relationships, even when conflicts arise. Modeling how to make relationships last will increase our love for one another and is worth the struggle, but will require that you help students learn more about themselves and the people that they are fighting with.   Here are the steps that Steve walks through in this conversation:   Understand Myself…  This can sound like: What's going on for you? Tell me your story. What significance does that hold? Understand The Other… This can sound like: I wonder how that person felt when you reacted. What do you think is going on in their world? How do you think your reaction collided with the other person's story? Build A Boundary… This can sound like: Identify what's going on within themselves, express their own feelings, express the desired outcome, come with a solution   Special thanks to our friends at Youth For Christ and their partnership in this season. They have two fantastic resources you should check out:   Lifeteams: If you feel like you could use some extra knowledge about big questions, check out their Lifeteams resources, which are organized by issue: https://www.lifeteams.ca/resources   Change Conference Online. This online event is happening this February and is available at: https://changeconference.com/national   We want to see you at our Winter Conferences! Details over here: https://youthworker.community/events/   If you or your students have hard questions, we'd love to know! Email us at jeremy@youthworker.community

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

Scott H is from Pennsylvania and grew up in a family of 4 boys and a father who was gone most of the time. He was the youngest of 4 and began to get into trouble at a very young age Smoked his first cigarette in the 3rd grade then Beer by 5th Grade. Then graduated into much harder drugs and Juvenile Delinquency. Attended his first 12 Step Meeting in 1979 in the 9th grade inside Juvenile Hall. Had a Huge Spiritual Religious Experience at age of 19 then later again at age 26 When he decided to become a Youth Pastor working with Troubled Incarcerated Youth with Youth For Christ. In Spite of all that he was able to quit drugs and alcohol but never could seem to get past Step 3. He is a Blackout Codependent. with 8 failed back surgeries he became addicted to Opiates and Benzodiazepines. Today he has gone through all 12 steps 4 Times.. and continues to grow and trust God and The Big Book and his Big Big Book The Bible to Celebrate Recovery and lead others in his very own fellowship "The Jokers Wild" using the Big Book of AA for ALL Addictions and Afflictions... Including Codependency and Love Addiction.  Reco12 is an organization with the mission of learning and sharing the similarities of addiction of all kinds and the similarities of recovery from all afflictions and addictions, and gaining and sharing tools and hope from others who are trudging this road. We are an open meeting for ALL, no matter your life experiences, faith traditions, nationality, or background.  Reco12 is a self-supporting service and we appreciate your help in keeping it that way. We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs. To contribute, you can go to https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can use PayPal . When you contribute, please specify the meeting number. This is meeting number 123.To join our private Facebook group or our WhatsApp group and now, even on Instagram and YouTube, to ask and answer questions there.  Resources from this meeting:Jokers Wild Daily Recovery Meeting Daily from 4:00 - 6:00pm Eastern TimeZoom ID: 860 9988 3843  PW:  JokersWild (case sensitive)Spiritual GangstersPPG Recovered CodependentsBig Book of Alcoholics AnonymousAlcoholics AnonymousNarcotics AnonymousOutro music is “StandingHealthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya AcostaAre you ready to upgrade your health to a new level and do so by learning from experts...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showPrivate Facebook GroupWhatsApp Community GroupInstagram PageDonationsYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com

Charles Templeton was surging ahead in ministry. Converted at 21, by 1946, the Canadian evangelist founded Youth For Christ. Billy Graham was hired as the organization's first full-time evangelist, and he and Templeton toured Europe together.   A decade later, after a turn at Princeton Theological Seminary and after wrestling with doubt, Templeton began to identify as agnostic, and his world would never be the same. Colossians 2:8 says, “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world and not according to Christ.”   Sometimes for various reasons, people walk away from their faith. In the strictest definition of this, one becomes an apostate. Sometimes a person goes on quietly about his or her life. Other times the effects are far-reaching. Joseph Stalin once studied for the priesthood, then he read Karl Marx. It's often true that the people who are most passionate about sharing Christ can also sort of burn out. They run hot for a long time, and then the bottom falls out.   We've all seen celebrities that claim to know God. Some even identify as Christian, but their lives are anything but, and this calls to mind the famous passage in Matthew 13:20–22, in which the parable is given of seed being thrown onto various kinds of soil. Some of the seed, which represents the gospel, finds its way onto rocky ground or among weeds. Those hearing the Word at first are taken with it, but later abandon the faith. In the Old Testament, some good life lessons were given to the Israelites who struggled living among pagan nations. Jeremiah 10:2 says, “Thus says the Lord, learn not the way of the nations, nor be dismayed at the signs of the heavens because the nations are dismayed at them.” The idea was to maintain spiritual purity so that the storms of life would not take away a person's faith.   We're the same way today. If we aren't careful, the world can look too good, and before long we're looking in the rearview mirror at a faith that we once had.    Let's pray.    Father God, help us to always keep in mind the gift that Jesus gave us on the cross. Help us daily to meditate on your grace and the mercy for our lives so that we can stay spiritually healthy. In Jesus' name. Amen.

CONNECT WITH LES THOMAS SR. Follow Les Thomas Sr. on Instagram here. Follow Les Thomas Sr. on Facebook here. Follow Les Thomas Sr. on Twitter here. Follow Les Thomas Sr. on LinkedIn here. See Les Thomas Sr.'s website here. Get Three Levels of Influence here. MODERN LEADERSHIPLearn more about Modern Leadership here.CONNECT WITH DAVID SKIDMORE Order David's New Book here. Instagram: @imdavidskidmore LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imdavidskidmore/ AUTHOR, COMMUNITY ACTIVIST, EMCEE & MASTER MENTORLes Thomas Sr. is an Oklahoma native and retired veteran who honorably served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years. Outside of the military, Les made a career as a traveling motivational speaker and notable musical artist, and has been featured in three of the top five Hip Hop magazines: The Source, Hype Magazine, and Urban Magazine. During football and basketball seasons, you can catch Les on the microphone at Oklahoma State University games hyping up as many as 60,000 people. He is known as a staple in his community.Les spends most of his time working to impact the next generation. He's an Area Director for Youth For Christ and works to provide a foundation for and help shape the futures of teenagers. With a huge heart for the community, Les can often be found in the mix of community events serving with a smile. Recently, Les received a Citation of Service from State Representatives.Les is a Co-Founder of Hope Culture LLC, an organization that helps bring hope to the community of OKC by providing resources to community partners making a tremendous impact. During COVID, they raised enough money to provide over 6,000 meals to those in need.Les continues to reside in Oklahoma City, and will tell you that his greatest accomplishment is his family. He and Mary, his wife of 22 beautiful years, have two amazing children together. Their son, Les, is 23 and is completing his Masters at OSU. Their daughter, Leilah, is 20 in her sophomore year at Oklahoma State University. In his spare time, Les enjoys fishing, cooking out, and vacationing with his family.MORE ABOUT LES Les grew up in a house full of musicians, and his first love was being a drummer. Fishing and BBQing is his hobby and mental getaway. Les gave his 1976 Firebird his mother's nickname, Molly Anne. Blue is his favorite color.

This episode we talk with Sarah McLeester who is the City Life SwitchUp Director in Van Buren. She shares about how they are working with kids and sharing the unfailing love of Jesus. Want to learn more or feel led to donate? Click the link: https://bigjawsyfc.givingfuel.com/sarah-mcleester1 Thessalonians 2:8 "so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well."

If you were to ask Paul the secret to his success throughout his career at Northwestern Mutual, he'd say one thing, “Relationships. Life is ALL about relationships.” Paul has spent his life and career being very intentional about building amazing relationships with amazing people. Since 1997, Paul and his team at Ludacka Wealth Partners have been focused on building those valuable relationships with their clients through each stage of their financial future by creating a plan toward stability, clarity, and peace of mind. “We care about your financial well-being, your dreams, your plans, your future, and most importantly, we care about YOU! At Ludacka Wealth Partners our responsibility and privilege is to listen, design, and build with your unique goals in mind. Our goal is that you look back in 20 or 30 years and say, “Working with Ludacka Wealth Partners is one of the very best decisions we've ever made.”” - Paul Ludacka, CLU®, ChFC®, CFP® Paul and his wife, Sarah, are raising 5 beautiful kids; 4 "bad" boys & 1 perfect little angel. Paul often says, “we are blessed to be a blessing,” as he, his family and his team strive to serve others. Together they are actively involved with charitable organizations worldwide including The Open Door Mission, Abide Ministries, Planet Water, Youth For Christ, The Navy SEAL Foundation, Family First, and World Vision. Forbes has recognized Paul Ludacka as one of the top financial security professionals in the country. Many thanks to our hardworking team, amazing clients, and partnership with Northwestern Mutual. To View This Entire Episode- https://youtu.be/4ZXQgz6Le44 #WhoKnewInTheMoment? #Finance #PaulLudacka #Forbes