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Welcome to the Youth Ministry Sherpas Coast to Coast Podcast, featuring Brock Morgan, Shannon Dunn, and Steve Anderson. We call ourselves "Sherpas" because we have over 80 years combined experience leading ministries. It's "Coast to Coast" because we serve on opposite ends of the country (Steve in Maryland; Shannon and Brock in California). We love students, we love youth ministry, and we love encouraging youth workers! Vulnerable, winsome, insightful -- think of it like another road trip in ...
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Welcome to She Leads She Thrives, the podcast for ambitious, wise, impact driven souls. Women who are leading themselves and legacy creating businesses. Hosted by international award winning business and leadership coach, speaker, author and retreat leader, Shannon Dunn of Thrive Factor Co, this is a weekly conversation you'll never want to miss. This is a place to tune into inspired, wisdom infused conversations about leadership, business, thriving and creating impact and legacy on your ter ...
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xoxo, A Former Good Girl was created for the woman who wants to kick the "good girl" conditioning to the curb, heal her wounded child, and start speaking up for herself. No more sitting down and being quiet. It's time to be "too loud: and take up "too much space".
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Welcome to The Quest for New Inspiration, the podcast that brings you in-depth interviews with some of the most inspiring people worldwide. Join us as we delve into the fascinating journeys, profound insights, and life-changing experiences of individuals who have significantly impacted their respective fields and lives. Each episode takes you on an immersive and thought-provoking exploration, where we uncover the untold stories behind these remarkable individuals. Through intimate conversati ...
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How We Do Digital Ministry highlights innovative church leaders who are successfully building communities and spreading the gospel online. Every Tuesday, a new church leader will share their tips, strategies, case studies, and challenges with digital ministry. How We Do Digital Ministry is hosted by Charlotte Elia.
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The Electables is a podcast hosted by political strategist Doug Thornell that features a diverse line-up of guests who take you inside “the room where it happens” and discuss what it takes to run winning campaigns.
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.01 Deep Down (Extended Mix) - Alok, Ella Eyre, Kenny Dope, Never Dull .02 When The Dust Clears (MD Extended MixX) - Mike Dunn, LOA. .03 Back In Da Dayz (Dutchican Soul Remix) - Artone, Jay-J, Dutchican Soul .04 Waiting On A Love (Extended Mix) - Funkybeat, Angela Johnson .05 P 2 Da J (Sllash & Doppe Extended Remix) - Dennis Ferrer, Sllash & Doppe .06 Save My Life (Qubiko Remix)- Franco De Mulero, Rishi Love, Qubiko .07 Sing It Back (I Feel Love) (Extended Mix) - Kevin McKay .08 Missing (Gre ...
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Author Matthew Pallamary discussed shamanic practices and ceremonies in the jungle, including the use of psychedelic plant medicines like ayahuasca. He detailed a 10-day program he does in the jungle that involves a cleansing diet and various visionary plants. "Your perception gets more refined. It gets very clear. You start having telepathic exper…
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It’s already June, and Brock, Shannon and Steve finally managed to get together to record our final episode of the spring season. The last few months have been tough for all of us, with plenty of personal and ministry things to deal with. That has left us all feeling pretty tired, burned out, and cynical. Let’s just say, we aren’t exactly “killing …
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It’s Move Up Season in youth ministry. There are new families moving their oldest child into a youth group for the first time. There are freshmen moving into high school. And of course, seniors graduating to the next thing, whatever that may be. For youth pastors, navigating these changes is a big challenge. We have to communicate well, help people…
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Today the Sherpas welcome good friend and Download Youth Ministry Co-founder Josh Griffin to the podcast! We talk with Josh about his unforeseen call to youth ministry as a college student, and his discouraging first job at a small church in the upper midwest. It was during a hard time that he discovered Doug Field’s book, “Purpose Driven Youth Min…
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Smelly Cabins, Snack Shack, Silly Skits, Scary Bus Rides, Smooching Kids – nothing says summer like Summer Camp! Even after our many years of experience and all the various programs we’ve led, we still believe in Summer Camp. It’s one of the foundations of our ministries. Summer Camp provides the chance to get away, break rhythm, avoid distractions…
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Episode 18: The Beauty and Necessity of Contemplative Youth Ministry With anxiety at an all-time high and attention spans at an all-time low, how can youth pastors help our students experience God in deeper and more meaningful ways? Is it more than music, games and messages? On this episode, Shannon, Brock and Steve talk about the value and beauty …
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Sadly, we are missing Shannon today, but Brock and Steve got together the day after they both preached in their churches’ main services to talk about our experiences with preaching. It can be a big deal for youth pastors. We both get to do it regularly, and we’ve seen the benefits our time in the “pulpit” has brought to our ministry within the cong…
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Today, we talk about money. It’s a sore subject in youth pastor circles. Many youth pastors and youth workers feel underpaid, unappreciated, and undervalued. What’s worse; talking about it or asking for more feels unspiritual. Aren’t we just in it for the kids? Well, yes, but what can we do to improve our financial viability so we can take care of …
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Brenna McGowan is a master when it comes to launching anything. Her approach is so different and immediately caught my attention when a friend in business started talking about her. That friend is someone you listen to when she shares who she's following and learning from. In our refreshing conversation we dive into Brenna's innovative approach to …
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Brock is back from sabbatical, if you can call it that. A month off–albeit with two interruptions, a speaking engagement, and painful back issues. But there was also a trip to San Diego, another trip to London, and some sweet time with God. So, in hindsight, what did Brock learn about himself, about his identity in Christ, and what it is that keeps…
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There are some people you meet in life that leave an imprint on your heart for who they are and what they stand for. Today's guest, Holly-Ann Martin OAM is that kind of person. I was first introduced to Holly-Ann by a mutual friend after hearing about her life changeing work teaching protective behaviours to children and others in remote communitie…
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Our first-ever interview guest is Brad Griffin, Senior Director of Content and Research for the Fuller Youth Institute, and co-author of their new book, Faith Beyond Youth Group. It has been nearly 20 years since Sticky Faith brought to light the troubling truth about Millennials leaving the church. Those same problems–exacerbated by accelerating t…
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Moderator: SBWC faculty member, Marla Miller works with writers on the road to publication, and beyond. Her popular SBWC workshop, Hooking Readers, covers both crafting and marketing tips. Brook Ashley, is the author of Dare Wright and The Lonely Doll, which features more than four hundred of Dare’s own photographs and an array of other illustratio…
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It's February and we're still Brock-less. However, Shannon and Steve got together to talk about Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl, and more importantly -- Youth Ministry. What happens when our students surpass their parents in spiritual maturity? Sometimes it's students from nonChristian backgrounds, but it can also be students from within the church…
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I first connected with today's guest on social media and there was something captivating about Juliana that drew me in. As a determined young soul, she has a vision for guiding business owners like herself to discover, create and lead business with a strong, authentic personal brand. She has a solid background in marketing and content, adores weavi…
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Podcasts & Audiobooks with Lois Phillips, Yvette Keller, Claudia Dunn, and Matthew J. Pallamary Audiobooks and podcasts are a fast-growing area of publishing. Join this team for an insightful seminar on how to accomplish the goals of getting your bookBy Matthew Pallamary
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Brock is still on sabbatical, but Shannon and Steve connect for a great conversation about tradition, innovation, and who should be playing in the Super Bowl this year. Youth Ministry is usually on the cutting edge of church culture, which means we are always up for trying something new. At the same time, creating stability and traditions for our s…
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Chatting with the super inspiring Lala McNab, today's guest, was something I was so looking forward to and our conversation didn't disappoint. Both being based in Perth, Western Australia, Lala and I catch up a few times each year. Our time together is so rich and abundant with reflection, what we are seeing in the online business space, what's cha…
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Our first episode of 2024, and we're already Brockless! Brock is on sabbatical and will miss a couple episodes, but Shannon and Steve are back to kick things off. Steve went to the Passion Conference in Atlanta the first few days of the year (along with 55,000 college students) and while it was awesome, it also got him thinking about worship, emoti…
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Podcasts & Audiobooks with Lois Phillips, Yvette Keller, Claudia Dunn, and Matthew J. Pallamary Audiobooks and podcasts are a fast-growing area of publishing. Join this team for an insightful seminar on how to accomplish the goals of getting your bookBy Matthew Pallamary
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Be Your Own Best Publicist Melinda Palacio & Lida Sideris This session offers wisdom from the trenches from award-winning authors on promoting your project. You’ll get practical marketing advice on aspects of building an author platform and putting yourself and your book out there.By Matthew Pallamary
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Reviewing your year can be a powerful way to gain insights, determine wisdom and create clarity to move forward into a new year with confidence and renewed motivation. In this episode, host Shannon Dunn guides you through her End of Year Review process. Grab a notebook or your journal and get ready to be guided to prepare for the new year of 2024. …
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Shannon Pufahl is the author of On Swift Horses, her critically acclaimed debut novel which takes place in the mid-century American West. The New York Times Review of Books said this about her novel: “The spaces she creates for her characters — San Diego’s languid Chester Hotel, hiding in plain sight, and Tijuana rendered as an underworld — have th…
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Whilst your business model is one of the most important foundations of your business, your clarity on what kind of business model you are leading may be unclear. In this episode, host Shannon Dunn explores key perspectives relating to your business model and shares sets of reflective and discovery questions to support you in determining if your bus…
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Join Dr. Terrie Sizemore, a seasoned veterinarian with 37 years of experience, on a heartfelt journey through veterinary care and children's literature. Discover the magic of her best-selling series, "D is for Dog," "C is for Cat," and "H is for Horse," offering easy-to-follow guides for pet owners. Dr. Sizemore shares her passion for publishing wi…
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Moderator: SBWC faculty member, Trey Dowell, is a novelist and a short story aficionado. His expertise in writing effective query letters has helped numerous writers get their projects reviewed by agents and publishers. Mary Hill-Wagner, is the author of Girlz ‘n the Hood, a memoir of what it was like to grow up on some of the meanest streets in Am…
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Chatting with my friend in business Tish Bell is always such a breath of fresh air. I first met Tish when we were in a mastermind together a couple of years ago and I was instantly drawn to her effervescence and genuine love of living and breathing what she believes in. At the time Tish was supporting clients as a money and abundance mentor, amongs…
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This session focuses on sparking curiosity and building anticipation. Proven query strategies and methods will be discussed. Bring your own in-progress queries—we’ll read them aloud and offer feedback. SBWC faculty member, Trey Dowell, is a novelist and a short story aficionado. His expertise in writing effective query letters has helped numerous w…
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You will have heard multiple times about the importance of considering your customers or clients and their experience no matter the kind of business you have and what you offer. But have you heard of UX? Short for user experience, it is an approach that has the potential to create a lasting impact your clients will want to rave about. In today's ep…
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The Youth Ministry Sherpas met for the very first time ever at Mariner’s Church in sunny SoCal at the Download Youth Ministry Conference. Not only did we have fun together, we also spent some time with some of the most amazing youth workers on the planet. Five of them – with a combined 140 years experience – are featured in this episode. When did t…
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Publishing Options Holly Kammier, Patricia Marshall, Chryss Yost, Angela Borda This seminar features 4 publishers, each with a different take on publication. Each provides an overview of their methods. The following discussion will be a deep dive into the subject. Bring your questions.By Matthew Pallamary
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Hosted by George Noory Guest: Matthew Pallamary Tuesday - November 14, 2023 About the show Author, editor, and shamanic explorer Matthew Pallamary has been searching the globe for the truth about reality. In the latter half, he spoke about the nature of expanding consciousness, as well as why he believes the veil between the worlds is thinning and …
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When I first met Alyson Robinson I was immediately impressed with her enthusiastic commitment to wild success. A determined and ambitious young soul, she has a brightness about her that is alluring and genuine. She exudes the energy of the Inspirer Believer Thrive Factor Archetype and knows that her success is a reflection of the success she believ…
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Join host KT Gates in "Soul Awakening" as she engages in a transformative conversation with Ulrika Karlsson. Born and raised in Sweden, Ulrika faced the abyss of despair in 2008, battling depression, burnout, and thoughts of suicide. In this episode, KT and Ulrika explore the profound question, "Who am I?" and delve into Ulrika's unique journey fro…
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Thirty years in the making, Judith Turner-Yamamoto’s award-winning novel, Loving the Dead and Gone, is part of a trilogy drawing upon memories of her red-dirt childhood. She was born into a family of storytellers in rural North Carolina. Publishers Weekly called it a bittersweet, fantastical must-read debut. A poet, journalist, art historian and in…
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The Thrive Factor Archetypes Business Insights series explores key business wisdom related to two of the 12 Thrive Factor Archetypes in each episode. In today's episode, the 6th and final part of the series, we get to know the final two of the 12 Thrive Factor Archetypes, the Queen Ruler and Mother Nurturer. The Queen Ruler has the potential to lea…
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Join us on this inspiring podcast episode as we delve into the incredible journey of Ania Halama, a former corporate professional who left the rat race to embark on a transformative path of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Ania shares her story of overcoming anxiety, depression, and physical ailments to become a spiritual mentor and integration…
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We've all experienced the outreach gone wrong. (Hint: It usually involves a lock-in.) In this episode, we talk about some recent outreach events we've done and share nightmares from the past. Then we back up and talk about the reason for doing them in the first place. What is the purpose and what is the win when it comes to outreach? In the bigger …
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I have been looking forward to sharing this new episode with guest Melissa Lapides since we recorded this conversation a little while back. I first became aware of Melissa's work a year or so ago and have so appreciated learning more about her approaches to trauma-informed practice. I also came to learn more about her experiences transitioning from…
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Join us in this insightful episode as Katarina Polonska, a high performance relationship coach, shares her journey and expertise in helping ambitious professionals find love and fulfillment in their lives. From overcoming self-sabotage to getting clear on what you truly need in a relationship, Katarina provides valuable tips and guidance for those …
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The Thrive Factor Archetypes Business Insights series explores key business wisdom related to two of the 12 Thrive Factor Archetypes in each episode. In today's episode, part 5 of the series, we get to know the Liberator Engineer and the Networker Connector Thrive Factor Archetypes. The Liberator Engineer is the freedom weaver. A capable, analytica…
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Panel moderator SBWC faculty member Norm Thoeming (aka August Norman) is author of two literary thrillers and mysteries, Come and Get Me and Sins of the Mother. Barnaby Conrad III, is author of Jacques Villeglé and the Streets of Paris. His other books are Absinthe: History in a Bottle, Ghost Hunting in Montana, and The Martini. He’s also written m…
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Join us in this empowering episode as we dive into the world of natural anxiety management with certified stress management and anxiety coach, Suzy Hardy. Unveil the secrets to understanding and addressing anxiety, as Suzy shares her journey from actress to entrepreneur, her passion for healing the body naturally, and the powerful tools she's devel…
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