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 Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 332
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: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Boo...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 331
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 More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adul...
Jul 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 335
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 Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 330
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/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: ...
Jun 30, 2025•49 min•Ep. 329
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-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...
Jun 23, 2025•56 min•Ep. 328
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-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: h...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 327
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 -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 325
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/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast: On Apple...
Jun 02, 2025•41 min•Ep. 326
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 Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadu...
May 26, 2025•59 min•Ep. 324
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 Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.yo...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 323
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, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://w...
May 12, 2025•56 min•Ep. 322
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: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youn...
May 05, 2025•58 min•Ep. 321
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.today/the-wknd 2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conf...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 320
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 conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful...
Apr 21, 2025•45 min•Ep. 318
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.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us June 5-6 for the We...
Apr 14, 2025•50 min•Ep. 317
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 the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference More about us: -Free eBook "10 Ste...
Apr 07, 2025•57 min•Ep. 316
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 is a clip from Terry Parkman on how we can start preparing for GEN Alpha in young adult mininstry! EXTRA RESOURCES: -Join us June 5-6th, 2025 leader co...
Apr 04, 2025•14 min•Ep. 319
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 eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bund...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 315
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: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.y...
Mar 24, 2025•54 min•Ep. 314
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/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leade...
Mar 17, 2025•56 min•Ep. 313
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.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us March 7-8th, 202...
Mar 14, 2025•27 min•Ep. 310
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: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle -Join us...
Mar 10, 2025•57 min•Ep. 312
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 Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 -Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadu...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 311
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 Viva, Rochelle Geer, Allan Walters, Dominic Cerri, Cameron McDaniel, Danny Rangel, Hunter Perry, Mike Alvarez, and more! SHOW NOTES + RESOURCES: -Free e...
Feb 28, 2025•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 309
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 Minneapolis, MN at the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadultst.today/conference -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https:...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 308
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.instagram.com/ben.hegi Our sponsor today: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship Join us in March in Minneapolis: www.youngadults.today/conference www.youngadults.today...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 307
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 youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference We also have Coaching Communities launching this February and there's a few spots still availab...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 306
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 Communities launching this February and there's a few spots still available: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities Today's episode is brought to you by ...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 305
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 Lillies": https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310368243/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_F6DCJTKGT3X14V2VR9K4?linkCode=ml2&tag=josiahkenneal-20 We hope you'll join ...
Jan 27, 2025•30 min•Ep. 304
