Best Than Tibbetts Podcasts (2025)

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Why Every Church Needs a Young Adult Ministry (and now more than ever!) 4:09

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Every church needs a young adult ministry! Because the 18–30 window is when people: Make their biggest life decisions (faith, career, relationships) Crave authentic community, not just content Want purpose, not just programs Young adults aren’t the future of the church—they’re the now. If we don’t reach them, we risk losing a whole generation of le…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E16: Emily Bracken, Dog Lovers Obedience School, Karen Bickett, Vet Science Instructor at ACE Center Hermitage 35:02

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Get ready for a treat, dog lovers! In our newest episode, we're wagging our tails with excitement as we sit down with Emily Bracken, Head Trainer and Owner of Dog Lovers Obedience School. We also have Karen Bickett, one of the Veterinary Science instructors at the ACE Center at Hermitage, joining the conversation. Emily is a shining example of the …

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Coaching or Mentoring with Charles Porter 1:16:51

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In this episode, Josiah and Micah sat down with Charles Porter. Charles has unique wisdom when it comes to mentoring and coaching people in life. This calling sprouted from his realization, after living around the globe, that understanding the person in front of him is very important. CHECK IT OUT... https://lifecartography.net About our ministry: …

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Why the Next Generation is Leading Church Attendance with John Eldredge 1:05:26

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In this episode, Josiah and Micah sat down with John Eldridge. John Eldredge is a bestselling author, counselor, and founder of Wild at Heart. With a heart for spiritual restoration, he helps people recover their true identity in Christ and live from a place of deep intimacy with God. CHECK IT OUT... Covenant Eyes: http://www.covenanteyes.com About…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E15: Tim Price and Eric Polito, with QTS Data Centers 33:18

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We talk with Tim Price, Critical Environment Engineer, and Eric Polito, Critical Operations Supervisor, both with QTS Data Centers about the explosive growth of data centers here in Henrico and the state. With that growth comes new tech jobs to fill positions in these data centers for now and years to come. https://qtsdatacenters.com/…

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Tearing Down the Sacred/Secular Wall with Bill Tibbetts 1:07:56

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We had the honor of having a conversation with Dr. Bill Tibbets. He is currently serving as Vice President of Education and Multiplication at an organization called The Stone Table. He has deep knowledge about the marketplace and how faith plays a role within that! CHECK IT OUT... About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook…

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The Bible, but Make It Simple with Zach Windahl 1:04:59

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In this episode, Josiah and Micah sat down with Zach Windahl. Zach Windahl is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher passionate about helping people understand the Bible and apply its teachings to their everyday lives. Known for creating The Bible Study and The Bible Simplified! He had great insight on topics such as this. CHECK IT OUT... About our …

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E14: Jessica Behmke, Trena Sailer, NAWIC Member, and two Camp NAWIC campers! 21:43

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In this episode, we talk with Jessica Behmke and Trena Sailer, both members of the Richmond Chapter of NAWIC, the National Association of Women in Construction. They were working with some young ladies who are learning about the different construction trades, not just to learn about them, but to possibly make the trades a career. Sponsored by the R…

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What if Surrendering ISN'T Losing? with Joe Anderson 1:06:06

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In this episode, Josiah and Micah sat down with Joe Anderson. Joe has spent a significant amount of time within ministry. His life story reveals the goodness of God, and the miracles that God does in different people's lives. CHECK IT OUT... About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Youn…

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From Boring to Breakthrough: Preaching That Connects to Gen Z with Dylan Young 1:00:09

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In this episode, Josiah and Micah sat down with Dylan Young. Dylan is a veteran in young adult ministry at Long Hollow Baptist church in Tennessee! He has some key insights when it comes to reaching Gen Z through our preaching, and also what has been successful for them when it comes to their program! CHECK IT OUT... About our ministry: www.youngad…

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Truer Crime Season 3: Mollie Tibbetts Part 1 34:42

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In July of 2018, 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts went on a run in her small hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. Something she’d done countless times before. But this time, she didn’t come home. What followed was a search unlike anything this town had ever seen. Neighbors combed the fields. Reporters camped out at the local diner. And as the weeks stretched on …

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Redefining Masculinity with Max Moser 1:10:45

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In this episode, Josiah and Micah sat down with Pastor Max Moser. Max serves at Crown College as the campus pastor. A significant passion God has put in his heart is men's ministry. In a world where toxic masculinity is a term thrown around, check out what he has to say on this topic! About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free e…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E13: Bruce Tibbetts, President of EMC Mechanical Services, and Neil Mott, Outside Sales Representative for NEFCO 22:40

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Bruce Tibbetts, President of EMC Mechanical Services, and Neil Mott, Outside Sales Representative for NEFCO, recently visited our students at the new ACE Center at Hermitage. They got a firsthand look at the incredible work our students are doing, building out the second floor of the facility. Tibbetts and Mott were blown away by the fact that our …

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The Long Game: Secrets Every Young Leader Needs to Hear with Eric Heard 1:15:08

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We sat down with Pastor Eric Heard from Mariners Church. Eric is a source of knowledge. He was a blessing to have on the podcast. This would be a good opportunity to get the notebook and pen out...CHECK IT OUT! About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.y…

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Is Jesus Still Trending in the Next Generation with Jay Kim 1:07:34

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We sat down with Pastor Jay Kim to see his perspective on this topic. Pastor Jay is the lead pastor at Westgate Church in California. He is also the author of numerous books. CHECK IT OUT! About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/…

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Young Leaders...Are You Asking the RIGHT Questions? with Phil Johnson 1:02:59

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What an amazing time we had with Pastor Phil Johnson! He is currently serving as the DYD in Minnesota, which overlooks youth ministry as a whole. He has great insight on the next generation and provides his wisdom in this episode! CHECK IT OUT! About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Y…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E12: Guests: Betty Wilson, and Jeff Taylor with the Virginia Department of Aviation. 46:34

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To understand the critical need for aircraft mechanics and other aviation professionals in Richmond and nationwide. We interviewed Betty Wilson, Public Relations and Education Manager, and Jeff Taylor, Aircraft Maintenance Manager, from the Virginia Department of Aviation.

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True Discipleship in a Trend-Driven World with Dr. George Barna 1:05:35

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We were blessed to be able to sit down with Dr. George Barna. He is a renowned author and researcher. He founded the Barna Group, which consistently releases data that revolves around our society, religion, leadership, church development, and so much more. Check out this great conversation! About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -…

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This Is Why You're Still Anxious – Dr. John Delony Explains 58:39

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Dr. John Delony joins us from Ramsey Solutions to unpack living a Non-Anxious Life. Amazon has launched "Prime for Young Adults" - Get your first 6 months FREE and 50% off monthly membership for 18-24 year olds here: https://amzn.to/44QHjq5 Learn more about today's guest, Dr. John Delony when you visit: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/john-delony M…

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Theology, A.I., and Tough Topics with Dr. Joel Muddamalle 1:05:08

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy have an amazing conversation with Dr. Joel Muddamalle. He is known for his expertise in the New Testament, especially Ephesians! This is a conversation worth listening in on as he speaks his wisdom on big topics, check it out! About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Succ…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E12: Guests: Chris Brock, Courtney Baker, Associated General Contractors of Virginia, Jacque Morton, IEC Chesapeake 40:54

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In this episode, we talk with representatives Chris Brock, VSC Fire & Security; Courtney Baker, Associated General Contractors of Virginia; and Jacque Morton, IEC Chesapeake. The Virginia School Boards Association has awarded these business partners with Henrico CTE the VSBA Honor Roll Award. We talk with them about why they partner with Henrico CT…

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Turning a Disappointment into a Launching Pad with Jerrid Sebesta 48:52

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Jerrid Sebesta. He is a long-time friend and he is BACK on the podcast! God wants to use the setbacks and disappointments in your life, check it out! About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book…

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The Great Intersection of Faith and Finance with Austin Colby 55:42

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Austin Colby. He is a financial expert, so we ask him all the tough questions! This is a timeless conversation. About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-min…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E11: Guests: Daniel Singleton, Nathan Jones, Landon Parent 31:18

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In this episode, we are talking to Daniel Singleton- ACE Center Program Manager and Lead Instructor in Fire Science/ Career Firefighter and Paramedic, Henrico Co. Division of Fire, Nathan Jones, Firefighting 1, ACE Hermitage, Landon Parent, Firefighting 1, ACE Hermitage. Like many counties across the country, Henrico County is looking to hire young…

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Is Hospitality Important to the Next Generation? with Susanna Steele 1:00:09

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Susanna Steele. She speaks on the importance of hospitality for the next generation, whether that means on the college campus or in homes! About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a…

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The Importance of Empowering Gen Z with Darrian Graves 1:00:23

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Darrien Graves. He is leading praise young adults in Texas! We dive into what it means to empower Gen Z. About our ministry: www.youngadults.today 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 -…

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Dreams and Miracles of God with Luke Barnett 40:44

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy have a conversation with Luke Barnett. He is serving at Dream City Church! We talk about his story and how God has shown miracle after miracle in his life. About our ministry: www.youngadults.today More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/startin…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E10: Guests: Senior Master Sgt. Walt Davis, Air Force Reserve, and Captain Tom Holder, Marine Corps JROTC, Highland Springs HS. 49:46

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We talk to Senior Master Sgt. Walt Davis, Air Force Reserve, and Captain Tom Holder, Marine Corps JROTC, Highland Springs HS, will discuss how JROTC works and the many life and career benefits our JROTC students receive, and eliminate many myths about JROTC.

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Starve the Flesh, Feed the Spirit with Ronnie Floyd 58:39

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Dr. Ronnie Floyd. Dr. Floyd dives into the spiritual disciplines of praying and fasting! Today's episode is presented by: 1. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starti…

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Do You Need More Peace? with Terry Smith 1:00:36

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Pastor Terry. Pastor Terry dives deep into what it means to have peace. Something we all need! Today's episode is presented by: 1. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to …

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E9: Guests: Heather Veneziano, Horticulture & Landscaping Instructor 29:47

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We had scheduled a student to be with Heather Veneziano, but they had to cancel at the last minute. We still had a great talk about the Horticulture/Landscaping program at the ACE Center at Virginia Randolph and the huge demand for workers in many fields connected to our program.

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The Power of Authentic Community with Mike Alvarez 55:57

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Mike Alvarez. Pastor Mike serves at Calvary Church in Naperville, IL! Here, he leads a powerful young adult ministry! Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, Califor…

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Addiction, Recovery, and The Fix with Ian Morgan Cron 57:51

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Ian Morgan Cron. Renowned author, psychotherapist, and Enneagram teacher, he wears many hats and does it well! Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: ht…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E8: Guests: Lisa Gyamfi, Angela Wise, Jordan Baxter 31:03

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Today we speak with Lisa Gyamfi, Instructor, Henrico County- St. Mary’s Hospital School of Practical Nursing, Angela Wise, Class of ’25, Henrico County - St. Mary’s Hospital School of Practical Nursing, Jordan Baxter, Class of ’25, Henrico County - St. Mary’s Hospital School of Practical Nursing and the dire need to attract more young people to fil…

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About Gen Z... with Dominic Cerri 1:06:40

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with a team member, Dominic Cerri to talk about all things Gen Z from his perspective as a Gen Z'er. Dominic is currently serving with us, at his local church, and pursuing a degree in ministry at North Central University! Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.…

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Leading Together as a Couple in Ministry with Clay and Allie Cooney 45:01

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Clay and Allie Cooney about leading together as a married couple in ministry. They lead NPYA at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. -Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader confere…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E7: Guests: Skye Allen, Michael Higgins, and Charlie Mahaffey 28:34

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The construction trades are suffering from a huge shortage of skilled tradesmen in the U.S. Many companies are exploring how they can attract more young people, men, and women, to the construction trades to deal with the increasing workload in their industry. Learn about the varied career paths in the industry and why they are great careers to foll…

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What is Discipleship with Sara Dangerfield 49:55

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Sara Dangerfield about leading spiritual hoarders, defining discipleship, and young adult ministry. Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngad…

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Friendless Men: A Crisis of Masculinity with Tim Lukei 57:17

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Josiah and Micah visit with Tim Lukei (Mariners Church Men's Pastor and Founder of Maverick River Collective) about the crisis of young men, loneliness, emptiness, and creating discipleship pathways for young adults! Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. Join us June 5-6 for th…

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Terry Parkman shares Keys to Reaching Gen Alpha 13:56

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BONUS EPISODE: From the 2025 youngadultstoday DIGITAL CONFERENCE! On February 3rd, 2025 over 250 young adult ministry leaders registered for the @youngadultstoday 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! Here i…

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E6: Guests: Arianna, Pharmacy Tech student, and Jamaal Willis-, Instructor 38:08

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Arianna, a student in the Pharmacy Tech program at the ACE Center, and her instructor, Jamaal Willis, discuss career opportunities in the retail pharmacy field. Many students, including Arianna, are already working and have promising futures ahead.

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Long Term Commitment in Ministry with Dillon and Shelby Scott 1:10:44

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Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Dillon and Shelby Scott about longevity in leadership, leading together as a couple, and young adult ministry. Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd 2. GFA World's Paid Apprentice Program: http://gfa.org/apprenticeship More about us: -Free e…

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Evangelicalism, Church Hurt, and Rediscovering Faith with Karen Swallow Prior 53:32

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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: …

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Henrico CTE Now: S7, E5: Guests: Jake Duffee, A career in the auto body industry has a bright future for interested young people. 35:16

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In this episode, we talk with Jake Duffee, General Manager at the Caliber Collision in Glen Allen. Caliber is listed in the country's top 20 body shop companies and has many locations all over the Richmond area. Jake talks to us about the industry and how they set the standard when it comes to hiring and training their employees. Careers in the aut…

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What Does it Mean to be a Christian? With Glenn Packiam 55:33

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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…

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Bonus Episode - Year at a glance 2024! 27:26

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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…

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AI: is it good, bad, and what discernment is needed? With Mike Brown (Logos Bible Software) 57:06

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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:…

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Henrico CTE Now: Guests: Jeremy Davis, Michelle Crittenden, Janese Owens, Season 7, Episode 4 35:26

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In this episode, we were at the Career Mega Sale where students and adults were able to meet with area businesses who are highly motivated to hire for many different positions with their companies. Hundreds showed up looking to fill available positions. We spoke with Jeremy Davis with Miller Electric, Michelle Crittenden with Bon Secours Health Sys…

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Community, The Economy and Young Adulting with Neely Taminga 1:06:07

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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…

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Bonus Episode - Digital Conference Replay 2:16:10

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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…