Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Karen Swallow Prior (professor, author, and thought leader) joins us to discuss deconstruction, church hurt, and rediscovering faith! More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: …

Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Glenn Packiam (pastor at Rock Harbor Church and Senior Fellow at the Barna Group) joins us to discuss living intentional lives as young adults, resilience, and what it means to be a Christian! More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/boo…

We look back at some of the most viewed, downloaded, and shared episodes of the youngadultstoday podcast from this past year! Guests include: Ryan Skoog, Jade Warshaw, Jonathan Brozozog, Dr. Rob Hoskins, Terry Parkman, Grant Troutt, and Lee Strobel! More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youn…

Artificial Intelligence is the question of 2025.. is it good, bad, or otherwise? Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Mike Brown from Logos Bible Software to discuss the faith of young adults, the reality of AI, and informed approaches to ministry and leadership. More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry:…

About our guest: Neely Taminga is the CEO of Distill Advisory. She's also a professor at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN: https://x.com/NeelyTamminga https://www.northcentral.edu/ SHOW NOTES: -Join us on March 7-8th in Minneapolis, MN at the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadultst.today/conference -Join our FaceBook Group C…

On February 3rd, 2025 over 250 young adult ministry leaders registered for the DIGITAL CONFERENCE. We learned about AI, reaching Gen Z, understanding the Alpha Generation, starting a young adult ministry, utilizing instagram and social media and so much more! Speakers included Josiah Kennealy, Micah Kennealy, Grant Skeldon, Terry Parkman, Dallas Vi…

Tory Farina and his wife Elizabeth have planted several churches and launched multiple businesses as well. They founded https://www.revfresh.org to refresh pastors with breaks and sabbaticals. Tory joins Josiah and Micah Kennealy to discuss important conversations that every young leader should be having. SHOW NOTES: -Join us on March 7-8th in Minn…

Brent Silkey is the founder of 30forfreedom.org and leads Chi Alpha at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Brent will be running the Great World Race - 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Learn more about 30 For Freedom: www.30forfreedom.org The Great World Race Video used with permission from Ben Hegi Media: https://www.instagr…

Mariners Church in Irvine, California launched Thursdays at Mariners just a year ago with 1,100 young adults and a year later they're running 1,900 weekly! Dallas Viva, young adult pastor from Mariners joins us to talk about what God is doing and what's working in young adult ministry! Join us March 7-8th, 2025 in Minneapolis for the youngadultstod…

If you feel like you're always struggling to get things done and your calendar needs examination - today is for you! Alan Pastian is a pastor at River Valley Church and a productivity coach for pastors. Join us March 7-8th, 2025 in Minneapolis for the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference We also have Coaching Communi…

Mental Health Matters. When 11% of Gen Alpha is suicidal (those under age 14) and 50% in the Alpha Generation are experiencing loneliness, anxiety, and/or depression - those of us who care about young people need to step in as prayer warriors and spiritual care givers. Our guest is Jonny Ardavanis - pastor and author. Jonny's book "Consider The Lil…

How does Gen Z view faith, prayer, Christianity, and the Bible? Cicley Corry from Barna Group joins us to discuss Generation Z! Josiah and Micah also unpack the 4 Challenges that await young adults. Show Notes: -5 Things You Need to Know About Gen Z in 2024 article: https://www.barna.com/research/gen-z-2024/ -Gen Z: Vol. 3 Barna report, produced in…

As a parent, pastor, and leader it's easy to wonder how AI and technology will impact the future of church work and ministry. We unpack just that during today's conversation. Matt and Jill Reed are the founders of https://thirtystory.com - they utilize film and videos to tell stories of churches, nonprofits, and missions work. They also have a bran…

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

We have Tony Myles and Heather Flies join us to talk about the transition of youth ministry to college and young adulthood as well as how to battle loneliness through community, friendships, and romance. Their book: "Single, Dating, Friendship and Romance": https://amzn.to/4fQ5bxi Give towards youngadultstoday ministry: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350…

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

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

We talk with Mark Mittelberg about the faith of the next generation, the rise of deconstruction, and how apologetics and evangelism go hand in hand! Mark's evangelism resources: https://markmittelberg.com Contagious Faith book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310113288/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_F5N6BQ7VXFE35A9Q1SFK?linkCode=ml2&tag=josiahkenneal-20 Con…

Jonathan Brozozog is the Pastor of Creative Church in Maple Grove, MN. He's also an author, husband, and dad to 8 kids! We ask Pastor Jonathan about parenting and doing family well. He's one of the most creative people we know and he shares how young leaders can unlock creativity. Lastly, we ask him about visionary leadership and casting vision. Jo…

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

Augustine Mendoza is the Director of Spiritual Life at Oral Roberts University. We unpack his insights of trends he is seeing on the college campus and define the difference between discipleship, mentoring, and leadership. Consider supporting the ministry of youngadultstoday with a year end gift of any size: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Today's …

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

Is God real? Are miracles possible? What do you do when you feel like giving up? These are some of the questions we unpack as we sit down with Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown (Lead Pastor of Sandals Church). 3 Book Bundle 50% off: www.youngadults.today/book "Everyday a Miracle" is Pastor Matt's newest book: https://amzn.to/3BZ9pUp This conversation is…

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

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

You're 80% more likely to get into a car accident when you're changing lanes. Life is a lot like that. When you're moving, graduating from high school or college, making life defining decisions - we have the opportunity to help as spiritual leaders. Let's help create healthy transitions from high school to college, college to young adults, and youn…

What's in your hands? That's your plan. What's in God's hands? That's the vision. What's in your heart? That's the dream. Pastor Rob Ketterling (Lead Pastor of River Valley Church in MN) sits down with Josiah and Micah Kennealy to talk about working out your plan, vision, dream as well as generosity, planting a church that was relevant for young ad…

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

Are you a pastor who cares about the well being and faith of the next generation? A parent or grandparent who is concerned with the levels of anxiety and loneliness in your loved ones? This is one of the most important conversations facing our cultural moment... 50% off book bundle: www.youngadults.today/book Today's episode is presented by GFA Wor…

Hunter Perry is the young adult pastor at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona. We talk about the importance of young adult ministry, Wamos that are self-driving cars and AI, and reimagining what reaching young adults in your community can look like. Our gift to you is this Free ebook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry" ht…

Michael Murphy is a Lead Pastor Coach and author of the book XLR8: https://amzn.to/3BdyBFY. We talk about the importance of young adult ministry, how to grow in your leadership as a young adult, and confronting insecurity in your leadership. Our gift to you is this Free ebook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry" https://www.youn…

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

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

Josiah and Micah sit down with Sandra Stanley and her daughter Allie Stanley Cooney to talk about parenting the next generation. We unpack the 4 stages of parenting, what is different about raising children in this generation, why the faith of the next generation is worth everything, and Allie & Sandra's new book "Meet Me in the Middle" Copies of "…

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

We talk with Ken Coleman - America's Career Coach from Ramsey Solutions about Gen Z in the workforce, inflation in the economy, and how to navigate career transitions if you hate your job, work in a toxic environment, have a bad boss and you're looking for the work you're wired to do! Take the Get Clear Career Assessment: https://www.ramseysolution…

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

We talk about friendship and community, dating and relationships, and overcoming loneliness with @JeanineAmapola Jeanine Amapola is an author, host of the Happy and Healthy Podcast, speaker, and Christian influencer from Dallas, Texas. Jeanine is passionate about helping women around the world know Jesus more and become secure in who Christ made th…

Have you ever felt alone in ministry? We have. It doesn't need to be that way. We talk with Charles Stoicu about networking in ministry. We also talk about reaching young adults in different cities through a multisite church. Join us August 15-16, 2024 in Irvine, California for the youngadultstoday west coast leader conference: www.youngadults.toda…

Have you ever felt like you were preaching to a parade? Maybe that's a bit extreme but people certainly come and go. Here's how you can develop leaders and have ongoing training for your teams. Isaac Gross is the young adult pastor at Pillar Church in Scottsdale, Arizona and leads Seven Young Adult Ministry. Join us August 15-16, 2024 for the young…

We talk with Allan Walters about the trend of more and more churches starting young adult ministries as they see both the need and opportunity! Allan Walters is the youth and young adult pastor at One and All Church in San Dimas, California. Please join us August 15-16, 2024 for the West Coast Leader Conference hosted at Mariners Church in Irvine C…

Did you know that 80% of our life’s most defining moments happen between our 25th and 35th birthdays? Stephanie May Wilson calls this time period “The Everything Era” – the weird, wonderful and wildly difficult span of years for women in their 20s and 30s. We talk about Stephanie's journey to 7 million podcast downloads, how to create a life you lo…

God's heart is global! In this episode we highlight how to discern calling, we unpack the fact that 42% of the population on earth has no access to the gospel, a bible, church or missionary. Bishop Daniel Punnose is the Vice President of ( @gfaworld ) www.gfa.org We'd love to see you at our @youngadultstoday West Coast Leaders Conference August 15-…

Ray Clark is the young adult pastor at Grace Church in Houston, Texas! We talk about holiness, developing teams of leaders and volunteers, and the highest impact activities for a young adult pastor or leader! We'd love to invite you to join us August 15-16 in Irvine, California for the youngadultstoday West Coast Leaders Conference at Mariners Chur…

Allen Tennison, Ph.D., serves as theological counsel to The General Council of the Assemblies of God and chairs its Commission on Doctrines and Practices. We'd love to invite you to join us August 15-16 in Irvine, California for the youngadultstoday West Coast Leaders Conference at Mariners Church! www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference Today'…

Joining us today is – Matt Markins – Matt is the CEO of Awana. Awana is a global leader in discipleship. Matt is also the author of a number of books including "Forming Faith" Today's episode is presented by Thrivent. They have a brand new free tool called Money Canvas. www.thrivent.com/moneycanvas and be sure to list YoungAdults.Today in the refer…

You guys are going to love our guest today – Pastor Mike Glenn. Mike was the Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church in Tennessee for many years and now has founded the Engage Church Network! Today’s episode is presented by our friends at Thrivent. "Are you needing help with budgeting and managing your money? Thanks to our partners at Thrivent, y…

We are joined by an amazing guest today – Alexander James – who is an author, poet, and thought leader! THIS WEEK is the WKND Calling all 18-30 year olds and your leaders… Join us this May 17th -19th at Lake Geneva for the young adult wknd! http://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd $10 off with the coupon code podcast! Today’s episode is presented by o…

Kristen is a popular writer and speaker – author of Legacy Changer. THIS WEEK is the WKND Calling all 18-30 year olds and your leaders… Join us this May 17th -19th at Lake Geneva for the young adult wknd! http://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd $10 off with the coupon code podcast! Today’s episode is presented by our friends at Thrivent. "Are you nee…

Dr. Steven Argue is associate professor of youth, family, and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the applied research strategist at the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI). He has worked in multiple ministry contexts as a youth pastor, parachurch leader, pastoral team leader. He’s the author of Young Adult Ministry Now and our guest today! We unpa…