Best Older Adult Ministry Podcasts (2024)

1
Introduction to Paradigms in Older Adult Ministry 11:56

8M ago11:56

11:56

An introduction of what you can expect from the Paradigms in Older Adult Ministry: This is about having conversations related to ministry with, by, and for older adults in a local church setting. The church in general is dropping the ball when it comes to older adult ministry. This podcast is being introduced to create conversations that can serve …

1
1. Introduction 15:18

5y ago15:18

15:18

Conversations with Campus Pastor Paul Rohde and Director of the Student Success Center Billie Streufert introduce the concept of vocation and what it means through the span of life.

1
2. Early Childhood: Baptism and Preschoolers 11:55

5y ago11:55

11:55

Learn how the youngest among us receive a call through Christian baptism. Re-imagine vocation during a visit with the preschoolers of Augustana’s Campus Learning Center.

1
3. Early Childhood: Conversations about Teaching with Julie Ashworth 10:53

5y ago10:53

10:53

Assistant Professor of Education Julie Ashworth shares the lessons a 25-year-long career in teaching have taught her about the callings of the most vulnerable among us.

1
4. Adolescence: Nathan and Rose Andera 8:58

5y ago8:58

8:58

Explore the upheaval, humor, and hardships of growing into changing roles as 16-year-old Rose and 13-year-old Nathan share candidly about puberty, teenage social systems, and other pressures of adolescence.

1
5. Young Adulthood: Sophomore Retreat 11:16

5y ago11:16

11:16

See life through the eyes of two sophomores students, Maggie and Sierra, as they glean vocational insight at Augustana’s Sophomore Retreat.

1
6. Young Adulthood: Jonah Kistenmacher 14:34

5y ago14:34

14:34

Meet Augustana senior, Jonah, as he begins to contemplate “what’s next” after graduation.

1
7. Young Adulthood: Katie Winckler 9:52

5y ago9:52

9:52

Meet Augustana senior, Katie, as she begins to contemplate “what’s next” after graduation.

1
8. Middle Adulthood: Kari Lenander 14:55

5y ago14:55

14:55

Hear from Augustana alumna Kari Lenander ‘08, executive director of Border Servant Corps, who discovers how our callings may work to challenge our limits.

1
9. Middle Adulthood: President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin 14:16

5y ago14:16

14:16

Augustana President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin shares how her path to meaningful vocation includes the call to being a mother.

1
10. Middle Adulthood: The Andera Family 13:51

5y ago13:51

13:51

Dive deep into the frantic juggling of middle adulthood with Sarah Andera ‘97 and her husband Janson as they balance working and parenting three children.

1
11. Later Adulthood: Rob and Angie Oliver 15:37

5y ago15:37

15:37

Augustana’s 23rd President, Rob Oliver, and his wife, Angie, discuss their transition to retirement and the ways that vocation often surprises us.

1
12. Later Adulthood: Linda Johnson 10:05

5y ago10:05

10:05

Explore the call to care for aging loved ones, opportunities for new adventures, and coming to terms with one’s own mortality with Linda Johnson ‘68, a member of Augustana’s 50th reunion class.

1
13. Older Adulthood: Arlen Viste 14:16

5y ago14:16

14:16

Trace vocation at the end of one’s life. Professor Emeritus Dr. Arlen Viste shares his call to care for his wife during a difficult cancer diagnosis.

1
14. Older Adulthood: Greg Wilcox 12:50

5y ago12:50

12:50

Augustana Board of Trustees member Greg Wilcox ‘78 unpacks the holy work of the Good Samaritan Society and offers insight into the callings we have even in our death.

1
Testimony: Victoria Vega 39:46

7y ago39:46

39:46

High school senior Victoria shares her testimony! Drawing inspiration from Luke 8:39, Victoria demonstrates vulnerability by sharing her journey to understanding and knowing what Jesus is doing in her life.

1
2016 K-FUSION Testimonies 42:24

7y ago42:24

42:24

Pastor Phillip Lee preached on the concept of FREEDOM (Galations 5:1). Check out what our youth had to say about what they learned!

1
Progress of Redemption: Abram 29:10

7+ y ago29:10

29:10

The progress of redemption begins with God's covenant with Abram. Abram begins by trusting and following God's commands as He prepares the way for His people. Scripture reading: Genesis 12-15

1
Progress of Redemption: Prologue 30:48

7+ y ago30:48

30:48

We begin a new series on how the Bible, which represents the infallible record of what God has revealed to man, follows the timeline by which humankind is redeemed through His son. Beginning with the creation... Scripture reading: Genesis 2-11

1
Let your personal rest room overflow 29:04

7+ y ago29:04

29:04

Guest message by Kudo Jang: what do we do when we are surrounded by such a fallen world? In moments like these, we can feel so insignificant. There is an answer for these kinds of situations, and it starts with you. Scripture reading: Romans 3:23-24

1
Peru Mission Trip Testimonies 38:58

7+ y ago38:58

38:58

After each mission trip, the team shares about their experiences, expectations, blessings, and realizations. A team of youth and college students went to Peru this past summer, and here is their testimony.

1
Southern Hospitality 38:40

7+ y ago38:40

38:40

Wrapping up our series by finishing with 3 John 1:2-8. Pastor Howard shares how we can practice hospitality as a nation/state, as a church family, and as individuals.

1
Joined by His Blood 39:53

7+ y ago39:53

39:53

[pastor] Fish Curry guest speaks this week and shares his thoughts from 2 John 1:4-11.

1
Learning to love better 48:41

7+ y ago48:41

48:41

Resuming our study on 1 John, Pastor Howard describes what it means to live like Christ. Learning to love better means that our actions reflect our heart and show who we belong to. Scripture Reading: 1 John 3:18-19

1
Living a lifetime of honoring your mother 40:03

7+ y ago40:03

40:03

THROWBACK: In honor of Mother's Day (5/8/16). In John 2:1-11, Jesus performs his first miracle, and he continues to obey his mother, though he states "my hour has not yet come." Pastor Howard shares his perspective on how we can obey and honor our mothers.

1
Living between now and forever 34:38

7+ y ago34:38

34:38

Resuming our study of 1 John (1 John 3:1-3), Pastor Howard tackles the question of why we should strive for perfection now, even when we know we will be perfect in heaven.

1
Testimony: April, Hearing God's voice (Jamaica Mission Trip) 27:28

8y ago27:28

27:28

Our very own April Jin (now a college sophomore) gives her testimony from a mission trip she took to Mandeville, Jamaica during her spring break! If you've ever been afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone, then you'll definitely want to take a listen! Scripture reading: Exodus 3:1-14, 4:1-12

1
Testimony: FISH 44:14

8y ago44:14

44:14

We've got our boy John "Fish" Curry back at it again with another great testimony! But this time, he is leaving us for North Carolina... so please remember him in your prayers as he shares his testimony. Scripture reading: Hebrews 3:3, 12-14

1
Are you the antichrist? 37:05

8y ago37:05

37:05

Antichrist: anyone that opposes Christ; anyone who denies the Father and the Son. Continuing our series from 1 John 2:18-27, p.Howard shares about the exclusivity of Christ and how to remain faithful despite the world around us.

1
How do you know that you know God? 40:01

8y ago40:01

40:01

We shouldn't sin, but we eventually do. When this happens, it's not okay to stay in sin and apathy because the grace of God has got us covered regardless. Jesus is concerned with our heart and not necessarily the act of doing "right," so how do we keep this balance? p.Howard shares from 1 John 2:1-6.…

1
Is sin a big deal when you're a Christian? 38:04

8y ago38:04

38:04

As we begin a series on 1 John, p.Howard shares with us why sin is a big deal and why we should care about it. Sin destroys, and disobedience breaks our relationship with Christ. However, sin can be overcome! Scripture reading: 1 John 1:5-10

1
Staff Testimony: Sangmin Lee, Dangers of Distractions 27:58

8y ago27:58

27:58

One of our staff members, Sangmin Lee, shares his life testimony on what God is doing in his life! Scripture reading: Hebrews 12:1-2, Psalm 46:10

1
How to be full of joy 35:50

8y ago35:50

35:50

It is easy to settle for fake or temporary "joy." What does it mean to have manifested joy through a relationship with Christ? Pastor Howard shares from 1 John 1:1-4.

1
Staff Testimony: Robin Lee 16:38

8y ago16:38

16:38

One of our staff members, Robin Lee, shares his testimony. Scripture reading: Philippians 4:6-9

1
Staff Testimony: Howard Ki, Beauty for Ashes 44:43

8y ago44:43

44:43

Pastor Howard shares his testimony for the first time in several years! Scripture reading: Isaiah 61:1-3

1
Choosing the love of your life 38:57

8y ago38:57

38:57

Genesis 2:20-22, Genesis 24:10-14, 2 Samuel 11:26-27 | Since we have been addressing the issue of the "higher view," what is God's higher view on how we treat relationships? Ever since the beginning of time, God has be intricately involved. How can we maintain that involvement as we choose the one we wish to spend the rest of our lives with?…

1
How to know you're ready for marriage 37:57

8y ago37:57

37:57

Ephesians 5:21-30 | When we examine ourselves, we begin to realize the things we need to work on before we decide to marry. These issues do not magically disappear with marriage, which is why it is all the more important to address them now. So what kind of questions do I need to ask to know if I'm ready for marriage?…

1
Why wait? 39:35

8y ago39:35

39:35

Matthew 19:3-6 | Let's talk about sex. Not just what it is, but what is the "higher view" that Jesus intended for us when he described the joining of flesh between husband and wife in marriage? How can we attain this higher view?

1
Guard your heart 42:01

8y ago42:01

42:01

Proverbs 4:23 | God's meaning for our heart is not solely for our feelings, but rather it is where all our hopes, dreams, and souls reside. It is our essence and therefore worthy of guarding. So how then can we effectively "guard our hearts" if we are so prone to wander?

1
Why God is the only expert on dating 23:31

8y ago23:31

23:31

Genesis 1:24-27, Genesis 2:18-25

1
You gotta give up to grow up 49:32

8y ago49:32

49:32

"Whoever wants to save his life must lose it." How do I rekindle that first love when I first met Jesus? p.Howard shares on what it means to deny oneself in order to gain the abundant life. (Mark 8:34-37)

1
Winter Retreat 2015: Interrupted by God (Student Testimonies) 45:15

8+ y ago45:15

45:15

At AKMC, it's customary for students to share from the retreat about how God showed up to them through their experiences. Here, we have student testimonies from Qadira, Robin, Gillianne, Josh, Maddy, Victoria, Lauren, Sang, Josiah, Will, Susan, Minook, and Caemlynn.

1
Winter Retreat 2015: Interrupted by God (Part 3) 27:45

8+ y ago27:45

27:45

Dr. David Olshine from Columbia International University shares with us a different perspective of the story of Jonah. (Missing Part 4. Sorry!)

1
Winter Retreat 2015: Interrupted by God (Part 2) 19:33

8+ y ago19:33

19:33

Dr. David Olshine from Columbia International University shares with us a different perspective of the story of Jonah.

1
Winter Retreat 2015: Interrupted by God (Part 1) 35:34

8+ y ago35:34

35:34

Dr. David Olshine from Columbia International University shares with us a different perspective of the story of Jonah. (This is an iPhone recording. Sorry!

1
Hold Fast! 38:01

8+ y ago38:01

38:01

"Hold fast" was a term used by sailors to hold on for dear life when the raging storms hit their ship at sea. What's the point of holding onto Jesus when life's storms come at us? Jesus has our best interests in mind, even when we struggle with faith. Hold fast to Jesus when times are tough; there will be a time where we can let go and where we are…

1
5 Purposes: Multiply 39:18

8+ y ago39:18

39:18

Our staff, Reilynn Ki, Andrey Bacal, and Katie Althoff share their perspectives on evangelism and share simple steps and stories on how to fulfill the Great Commission. Scripture reading: Matthew 28:19-20

1
5 Purposes: Equip 36:37

8+ y ago36:37

36:37

Our staff, Aaron Fan, Michelle Lee, and Katie Chiou, share their perspectives on what discipleship means, and how to equip one another to share their testimonies and live out the gospel. Experiencing God can manifest through relationships with others, whether you are the teacher or if you are the follower; it depends on your perspective! Scripture …

1
HABITS: Tithing 32:50

8+ y ago32:50

32:50

What if I told you that you SHOULDN'T tithe? Giving comes from a place of grace; Jesus tells us to give everything, including our money. So instead of asking, "How much do I have to give?" it is better to ask, "How much can I give?" Scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 8:3-5, 9:7

1
5 Purposes: Connect 36:44

8+ y ago36:44

36:44

Our staff, Sharon Ji, TK Lee, and Christy Althoff, share their perspectives on what it means to connect with one another through fellowship. Scripture reading: Matthew 28:19-20, Hebrews 10:24-25

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Older Adult Ministry Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide