Best Engage Young Adults Ministry Podcasts (2024)

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“Digital Ministry Trends and Perspectives” featuring Jim Keat 27:50

5h ago27:50

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Podcast Episode 158 How can your congregation more effectively engage people in the digital sphere? Jim Keat, Digital Minister at Riverside Church in New York City, shares tips and strategies that can help any church approach digital ministry with more intentionality and focus. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Mor…

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Episode 23: Faith and Gender Part 1 with Jonathan Chapman 40:32

9d ago40:32

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Season 3 Episode 7 In this episode Ryan and Lorenzo talk with Jonathan Chapman about the important topics of faith, sex, and gender. Jonathan did his doctoral dissertation on faith and culture. Jonathan is the Baptist Collegiate Minister at East Tennessee State University. You can get in touch with the Jonathan Chapman by emailing: jchapman@tnbapti…

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“Faithfully Engage Public Policy” featuring Miranda Zapor Cruz 28:03

8d ago28:03

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Podcast Episode 157 How can Christians faithfully engage public policy? We speak with Miranda Zapor Cruz, professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University and author of Faithful Politics: 10 Approaches to Christian Citizenship and Why It Matters. She shares with us how Christians can engage public policy in faithful, yet nonpartisan …

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Episode 22: Ministering to Young Adults in Difficult Situations 31:29

13d ago31:29

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Season 3 Episode 6 In this episode Ryan and Lorenzo discuss principles of ministering to young adults in difficult situations. You can get in touch with the show host by emailing: rkeaton@tnbaptist.orgBy Ryan Keaton

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“Community Partnerships: Moving from a Mindset of Scarcity to Abundance” featuring Mahogany Thomas 26:03

22d ago26:03

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Podcast Episode 156 How can congregations cultivate fruitful partnerships with nonprofits that promote human flourishing and abundance? We talk with Mahogany Thomas, chief program officer of Bread for the City, about building partnerships to meet the needs in your community. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read t…

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Episode 21: Reaching the Next Generation with Scott Dawson 36:08

1M ago36:08

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Season 3 Episode 5 In this episode we talk with Scott Dawson, founder and CEO of the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association. Scott has been in the evangelistic ministry for over 40 years reaching and mobilizing teenagers and young adults. You can find the information for our guest below: https://www.strengthtostand.org/…

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“Engage Polarization with Kindness” featuring Cathy Bien 27:38

1M ago27:38

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Podcast Episode 155 How can church leaders address polarization? We speak with Cathy Bien about the Campaign for Kindness and how church leaders can lead out of their faith to engage polarization in their communities with kindness. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read in-depth interview Related Resources A Campai…

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Episode 20: College Ministry with Mitch Tidwell 33:28

1M ago33:28

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Season 3 Episode 4 In this episode we talk with Mitch Tidwell, Senior Strategist of Digital Ministries and Communications with Texas Baptist Convention about college ministry. You can find the contact information for our guests below: mtidwell@sbtexas.comBy Ryan Keaton

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“Remembering 9/11: Leadership During a Disaster” featuring Terry Bradfield 34:28

2M ago34:28

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Podcast Episode 154 How can we lead in times of disaster? As we remember 9/11, Terry Bradfield, a retired Army chaplain who was assigned to the Pentagon on that fateful day, joins Lewis Center Director Doug Powe for a conversation about leading faithfully during a disaster. He reminds church leaders to check their doctrine at [...] The post “Rememb…

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Episode 19: Special Guest Bob Goff 37:46

2M ago37:46

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Season 3 Episode 3 In this episode we talk with New York Times Best Seller Bob Goff! Bob Goff is a lawyer, writer, speaker, and professor. We talk about writing books, living an available life, and bear attacks!By Ryan Keaton

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“Coop’s Soups, an Innovative Business and Ministry” featuring Cristin Cooper 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Podcast Episode 153 A call to ministry along with a desire to make friends and fight off loneliness led Cristin Cooper to launch Coop’s Soups, an innovative business and ministry. She shares how loving God and loving neighbor led her to reach people in new and creative ways. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | [...] The post “Coop’s Soups, a…

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Episode 18: Church Planting with Lewis McMullen 33:18

3M ago33:18

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Season 3 Episode 2 In this episode we talk with Lewis McMullen, Church Planting Specialist with Tennessee Baptist Mission Board about church planting efforts that are happening across our state right now and trends that will impact future church planting efforts. You can find the contact information for our guests below: lmcullen@tnbaptist.org…

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“Welcoming Young Adults” featuring Reggie Blount 29:06

3M ago29:06

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Podcast Episode 152 How can congregations engage in ministry with young adults? Reggie Blount shares ways congregations can strengthen their ministry with young adults through hospitality, welcoming and meeting young adults where they are, and empowering them to engage in works of purpose and mission. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spot…

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Episode 17: Being Authentic and Available with Shaun Pillay and Tim Hunter 37:25

3M ago37:25

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Season 3 Episode 1 In this episode we talk with Shaun Pillay and Tim Hunter from Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. You can find the contact information for our guests below: Shaun Pillay: spillay@olivebaptist.org Tim Hunter: thunter@olivebaptist.org Instagram: @crossroadsatoliveBy Ryan Keaton

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“Being the Body of Christ through Intergenerational Christian Practice” featuring Valerie Grissom 30:03

3M ago30:03

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Podcast Episode 151 How can intergenerational Christian practice foster relationships with God and community by engaging persons of all ages? We speak with Valerie Grissom, editor of All Ages Becoming: Intergenerational Practice and the Formation of God’s People, about the countercultural and community building work of intergenerational practices. …

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“Moses, Pyramids, and Leadership After Empire” featuring Kathleen McShane and Elan Babchuck 32:01

4M ago32:01

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Podcast Episode 150 How can an innovative exploration of Moses’ biblical narrative offer a more generous leadership model for today’s religious leaders? In this episode, Kathleen McShane and Elan Babchuck, authors of Picking Up the Pieces: Leadership After Empire, ask how God is calling you to a leadership model in which power is shared so [...] Th…

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“Everyday Leadership and Hope for Humanity” featuring Heidi Brooks 31:16

5M ago31:16

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Podcast Episode 149 How can church leaders lead in such a way that is meaningful, sustainable, interesting and makes an impact? We speak with Heidi Brooks, Senior Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at the Yale School of Management, a leadership and organizational behavior expert about everyday leadership. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music |…

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“Clergy Health and Wellness in the Post-Pandemic Era” featuring Allison Norton 28:33

5M ago28:33

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Podcast Episode 148 What is the state of clergy health and wellbeing coming out of the pandemic? What factors and practices influence the emotional wellbeing of clergy? Allison Norton describes new research that reveals growing discontentment even though clergy health and wellbeing tends to be better than that of the general public. Listen on Apple…

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“The Benefits of Intergenerational Christian Formation” featuring Holly Allen 29:19

6M ago29:19

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Podcast Episode 147 How can bringing different generations together in worship, learning, and community promote faith formation? Holly Allen discusses the benefits of a more intergenerational approach to ministry and strategies for helping young and old journey together in faith. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube I…

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Episode 16: Questions to Ask Before I Start Something New with Ryan Keaton and Lorenzo Baylor 39:10

6M ago39:10

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Season 2 Episode 8 In this episode we talk about preliminary (Level 0) questions you should ask or consider when starting a young adult ministry or new group.By Ryan Keaton

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“Engaging in the Public Sphere” featuring Kevin Slayton 24:18

6M ago24:18

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Podcast Episode 146 How can church leaders better engage the public sphere and expand their prophetic witness? We speak with Kevin Slayton, a pastor with a passion for public policy and prophetic preaching, about building relationships, engaging in politics, and his book Politically Preaching, Why Politics Are Local to the Black Church. Listen on A…

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Episode 15: The Future of Generosity with Matt Tullos 33:46

6M ago33:46

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Season 2 Episode 7 In this episode we talk with the Stewardship Specialist at the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board about the future of generosity.By Ryan Keaton

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“Innovating to Build Communities Where All Can Flourish” featuring K Scarry 28:19

6M ago28:19

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Podcast Episode 145 How can a passion for helping people flourish lead to social innovation? We speak with K Scarry about social innovation and the ways she is supporting local artists, helping create spaces where everyone can thrive, and more. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read in-depth interview Related Resou…

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Episode 14: Friendships with Alex Fisher 29:55

7M ago29:55

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Season 2 Episode 6 In this episode we have a special crossover episode with Alex Fisher as we talk about young adults and friendships.By Ryan Keaton

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“Doing Justice Together” featuring Michael Adam Beck and Stephanie Moore Hand 30:56

7M ago30:56

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Podcast Episode 144 How can a faith community organize itself to combat the sin of racism? Michael Adam Beck and Stephanie Moore Hand share with us a practical framework for doing justice together that reimagines discipleship, leadership, and evangelism as tools for change. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read in…

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Episode 13: Real Questions from Young Adults 21:49

7M ago21:49

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In this episode we are live from the YA Conference as a group of panelists answer questions young adults submitted.By Ryan Keaton

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“Trends in Latino Congregations” featuring Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi 28:55

7M ago28:55

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Podcast Episode 143 How are the trends in majority Latino congregations different from those in non-Latino congregations? We speak with Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi about her report Latino Congregations: Trends from the Faith Communities Today (FACT) and Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC) Studies. It reveals that while Latino congregat…

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Episode 12: Misplaced Faith 30:51

8M ago30:51

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In this episode we are live from the YA Conference! This episode is one of our large group sessions with Dr. Ryan Keaton.By Ryan Keaton

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“Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transitions ” featuring Mark Elsdon 31:30

8M ago31:30

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Podcast Episode 142 Is your church facing the difficult decision to sell or repurpose property? We speak with Mark Elsdon, editor of Gone for Good?, about how a congregation can pursue creative uses of church property in a way that avoids common pitfalls and propels their mission forward. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on …

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Episode 11: Authentic Relationships with Young Adults 36:21

8M ago36:21

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In this episode we are live from the YA Conference! This episode is one of our large group sessions with Dr. PJ Dunn.By Ryan Keaton

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“Transformational Leadership for Urban Ministries” featuring Tony Hunt 25:52

8M ago25:52

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Podcast Episode 141 How can church leaders address the challenges of urban ministry in a transformative way? We speak with pastor and scholar Tony Hunt about reading a community well, identifying assets, and the importance of understanding your ministry context. He shares with us how to develop the transformative qualities of effective leadership. …

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Episode 10: Preparing for Future Hardships 39:01

9M ago39:01

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Season 2 Episode 2 In this episode we talk about how young adult ministries can prepare for the hardship and economic trends facing their communities !By Ryan Keaton

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“New Approaches to Help Youth Form Lasting Faith” featuring Brad Griffin 30:07

9M ago30:07

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Podcast Episode 140 How can your youth ministry cultivate a faith that stays with a young person as they mature through adulthood? We speak with Brad Griffin of the Fuller Youth Institute about five compass points that can guide an impactful youth ministry. The approach emphasizes building trust and relationships while teaching in transformative an…

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Episode 9: Preparing for the Future Population 39:21

9M ago39:21

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Season 2 Episode 1 In this episode we talk about how young adult ministries can prepare for the population growth in Tennessee!By Ryan Keaton

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“Healing Fractured Communities” featuring Doug Powe and Jessica Anschutz 23:46

9M ago23:46

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Podcast Episode 139 How can congregational leaders be both healers and agitators at the same time, especially given our fractured landscape and the diversity of contexts where congregations exist? Doug Powe and Jessica Anschutz reflect on the book, Healing Fractured Communities, in which pastoral leaders write about their experiences with renewal, …

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Episode 8: Multiplication Matters with Ben Baxley 40:42

11M ago40:42

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In this episode, we conclude our walk through the Winning Young Adults in Your Harvest Field book. Join us as we sit down with Ben Baxley and discuss chapter 7 "Multiplication Matters."By Ryan Keaton

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Episode 7: Discipleship Matter with Joseph Brasher 47:06

12M ago47:06

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In this episode, we continue our walk through the Winning Young Adults in Your Harvest Field book. Join us as we sit down with Joseph Brasher and discuss chapter 6 "Discipleship Matters."By Ryan Keaton

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Bonus Episode: Holidays Matter with Ryan Keaton 18:22

12M ago18:22

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In this special bonus episode we will discuss ways that your church can be strategic in reach young adults during the holidays!By Ryan Keaton

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Episode 6: Love Matters with Jon Bingham 30:09

1y ago30:09

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In this episode, we continue our walk through the Winning Young Adults in Your Harvest Field book. Join us as we sit down with Jon Bingham and discuss chapter 5 "Love Matters."By Ryan Keaton

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Bonus Episode: Love and Relationships with Ryan Keaton & Lorenzo Baylor 37:56

1y ago37:56

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This week Ryan and Lorenzo sit down and share some personal stories as they discuss why love in relationships has been so important to them. This is a tag on the chapter Love Matters from the book "Winning Young Adults In Your Harvest Field".By Ryan Keaton

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Episode 5: The Gospel Matters with Jake Dorak 39:59

1y ago39:59

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In this episode, we continue our walk through the Winning Young Adults in Your Harvest Field book. Join us as we sit down with Jake Dorak, as we discuss chapter 4 "The Gospel Matters."By Ryan Keaton

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Episode 4: Relationships Matter with PJ Dunn 34:17

1y ago34:17

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In this episode, we continue our walk through the Winning Young Adults in Your Harvest Field book. Join us as we sit down with PJ Dunn, as we discuss chapter 3 "Relationships Matter."

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Episode 3: People Matter with Andrew Cross 39:44

1y ago39:44

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In this episode, we continue our walk through the Winning Young Adults in Your Harvest Field book. Join us as we sit down with Andrew Cross, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church, Murray, Kentucky who was the previous Single Adults Pastor at Bellevue Baptist, Cordova, Tennessee as we discuss chapter 2 "People Matter."…

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Episode 2: Prayer Matters with Clay Hallmark 48:02

1y ago48:02

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In this episode, we start our walk through the Winning Young Adults In Your Harvest Field book. Join us as we sit down with Clay Hallmark, Pastor of Lexington First Baptist Church, and president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention to discuss chapter 1 of the book “Prayer Matters”.By Ryan Keaton

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Episode 1: Welcome to the YA Podcast 23:26

1y ago23:26

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This podcast is a resource to serve your local church as you seek to reach young adults in your community. Each episode will offer practical tips and conversations to help you engage young adults in Tennessee and beyond.By Ryan Keaton

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Season 1 Trailer 1:27

1y ago1:27

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Welcome to our podcast! Be on the lookout for the first episode to drop August 17!By Ryan Keaton

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Welcome to Underdog Leadership Podcast! 1:26

1+ y ago1:26

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Underdog Leadership Trailer.By Dr. Charles Olmeda - Senior Pastor, Adjunct Professor, Leadership Consultant

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MCP 66: Colin McCartney on how he launched Urban Promise Toronto and on engaging young adults for mission 40:58

5+ y ago40:58

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Colin McCartney will inspire you to get moving! He shares his incredible story of launching Urban Promise Toronto, an urban missions ministry that is impacting the lives of thousands of young people in the Greater Toronto Area. Colin’s passion today is to engage young adults for the mission of God and to plant churches in the GTA…

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MCP 65: Tim Barnett on Apathy, Apologetics and Divine Unrest 49:14

5+ y ago49:14

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Tim Barnett shares his amazing journey of going from a high school kid who didn’t have a defense for his Christian Faith to being a full-time Apologist, defending God’s truth to audiences across the United States and Canada. Tim’s story of stepping out of a comfortable teaching position in Toronto to pursue the mission of his life is a testament to…

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MCP 64: Crystal Lavallee on why fulfilling your mission will require a few doses of crazy faith 44:32

5+ y ago44:32

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Crystal Lavallee’s journey to fulfilling her mission is a fascinating story of what God can do when you are willing to take steps of faith that may not make sense in the natural realm. Her tenacity, determination and unwavering faith in the God who called her influence and impact Canadian culture, is a lesson in how to fully commit to the will of G…

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