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 partnership with Impact 360 (this is the full report that this excerpt article is from): https://shop.barna.com/products/gen-z-volume-3?srsltid=AfmBO...
Jan 20, 2025•59 min•Ep. 303
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 brand new course we discuss called https://www.knowcurtains.com The Reed's on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UClSasPSuG4XZJaMMgTr2atA We hope you'll jo...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 302
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
Jan 06, 2025•41 min•Ep. 301
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=5350133 Join our FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HphqHN5c/?mibextid=K35XfP Find young adult ministry resources: www.youngadults.today/boo...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 300
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
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 299
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
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 297
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 Consider a major gift to the ministry of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 More information: www.youngadults.today...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 296
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. Jonathan's parenting resources: https://www.raisingparents.com Consider a major gift to the ministry of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=535013...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 295
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.today
Nov 30, 2024•32 min•Ep. 298
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 episode is presented by Covenant Eyes. Get your first month free with promo code: YOUNGADULTS at checkout: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/75yOr3 www.young...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 294
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.today...
Nov 18, 2024•58 min•Ep. 293
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 presented by our partner GFA World and their paid apprenticeship program in Dallas, TX - more details: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship...
Nov 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 292
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.today
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 291
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.youngadults.today...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 290
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 young adults into life! 50% off book bundles when you visit: www.youngadults.today/book This episode is presented by our partners at: www.gfa.org/apprenti...
Oct 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 288
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 adults, and Pastor Rob's best insights for young leaders. We also talk about church hurt, deconstruction, and leadership. www.youngadults.today To expre...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 289
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 at: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship www.youngadults.today...
Oct 07, 2024•52 min•Ep. 287
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 World's Paid Apprentice Program: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship Digital Parenting Book and Course: https://www.digitalparenting.com www.youngadults.today...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 286
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" https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Today's episode is presented by GFA World's Paid Apprentice Program: www.g...
Sep 23, 2024•48 min•Ep. 285
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.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry Today's episode is presented by GFA World's Paid Apprentice Program: www.gfa.org/apprent...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 284
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" https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry...
Sep 10, 2024•48 min•Ep. 283
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.today
Sep 03, 2024•58 min•Ep. 282
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 "Meet Me in the Middle" are available at: https://amzn.to/4dC01Un www.youngadults.today...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 281
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.today
Aug 19, 2024•57 min•Ep. 280
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.ramseysolutions.com/Get-Clear-Career-Assessment-Find-the-Work-Youre-Wired-To-Do Buy a copy of Ken's latest book "Find the Work You're Wired to Do": https://amzn.to/...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 279
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 apprentice program Gospel for Asia) www.youngadults.today...
Aug 05, 2024•57 min•Ep. 278
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 them to be. Her goal is to help women become happy and healthy in all areas of life through God's Word and daily habits. Today's episode is brought to y...
Jul 29, 2024•39 min•Ep. 277
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.today/conference
Jul 22, 2024•55 min•Ep. 276
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 youngadultstoday west coast leader conference at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA: www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference www.youngadults.today...
Jul 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 275
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 California... details: www.youngadults.today/west-coast/conference
Jul 08, 2024•59 min•Ep. 274
