Stained Glass Kids

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Patrick Snow, about how his pursuit of perfection and people pleasing was formed by the expectations of life as a PK. He walks us through the breakthrough he had while realizing not even Jesus’ perfection made everyone happy and how that helped him let go. This is a super conversation about preteen ministry, joy, and barren wombs....

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Carissa Fernald about what it looks like to sit with the broken hearted. She shares how her empathy for others was shaped by a season of heartbreak for her family. With a ministry heritage on both sides of her family, Carissa witnessed two totally different expressions and styles of ministry growing up. She shares the path she’s f...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Courtney Smallbone about her three generation of Pastors heritage. She’s always ready for a dance party and chooses joy to be the remedy for whatever she’s facing. Part of God’s divine plan she can see now is the steel-rod spine she developed as a PK that prepared her for life as spouse to a successful musician. This conversation...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Chris Taylor, about growing up the Pastor’s grandson with a secret he tried to hide: Same sex attraction. He spent twelve years living a homosexual life. While addicted to meth, he went to rehab nine times. This is a story about the power of prayer and intercession. This raw and real conversation about identity, conviction, being...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Byron Ragains, about growing up the son of a preacher man and what he’s learned in his long tenure working at a non-profit. Byron learned a lot from his dad’s example of faithfulness and being planted in the places God sent him. This conversation reveals the faith shaping conversations that he experienced during the Sunday afterno...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Shae Wilbur, about growing up the daughter of a Messianic Rockstar and working in Hollywood for primetime reality TV shows. She shares what it means to be a Messianic Jew, celebrating Shabbat, the Sabbath and Yeshua. Shae has a rich family heritage of ministry and shares what she’s learned about discernment, grace for the season a...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Natalie Runion, about why we are raised to stay. Spending her life inside the church, she’s no stranger to the bruises and pains of ministry but also the healing that can come. Natalie shares her top three issues we must talk about. The disfunction of how churches hire and fire and the challenge to love and pastor people on their...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Jason Burns about his life as a PK and his perspective now as a Senior Pastor. He shares how an impactful gift from a Church shaped a heart of generosity in him and the ways he expresses that to his staff, their kids and guests. You will find amazing ideas for how to show love and serve PK’s. In this must-listen conversation, Jaso...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Harrison Russell about the things that affected him both positively and negatively growing up as a PK. From ministry philosophies he would never choose to the anxiety journey that developed his spiritual muscles. This conversation is filled with honesty about loneliness, lies we believe and the power of our words. Plus, we celebra...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Ruthie Sanders about her life as a PK. As a child she escaped her family home that was destroyed in a fire. After growing up in a mega church she now pastors in a town of 1,300. She and her husband planted and surrendered a church. This conversation is about competition mindsets, being stuck in the numbers game and how she was abl...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Jeremy Bartel about his story as a celebrity pastor’s kid. From the rise of successful TV shows to the crash-filled reality of his dad’s double life. This is an honest conversation between two life-long friends that have chosen very different faith journeys. We promised you honest and raw conversations and that’s the table you’re...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Amber Albergaria about growing up as a missionary kid. After living in seven countries, she has a fresh and healthy perspective on asking ‘what’s in your hand?’ From learning to forgive leaders as a teenager to surrendering her idol of ministry. She shares what leaving the ninety-nine to take care of your one looks like. This capt...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Zack Moody, about growing up performing on stage. How he had to unlearn focusing on the product vs. people and loving the Church more than Jesus. Although he spent his whole life in ministry it was as an adult where he learned to serve others. He survived a challenging childhood filled with narcissism, anger and confusing motives....

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Amy Fenton, about her life as a PK and how she moved on, leaving an unhealthy staff situation. She shares about the checks and balances she wishes every church had. As life unraveled for her family she found herself a single Mom. This conversation has so much wisdom for us of how to see solo parent families and meet the needs they...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast Yancy talks with Tori Hein about finding freedom. After experiencing fear rather than safety, she believes in the power of connection. Tori reflects on her husband’s years in the chart-topping CCM band “I Am They” and questions why the Church is lacking ancient trees. This conversation will remind you first and foremost God’s primary role for our l...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Jordan Howerton, about living in a cadence of rest. From holy naps on Sunday to evening church. He shares his journey into the family business. Eventually Jordan’s calling and purpose intertwined. This conversation is packed full of ideas for finding margin, balance and caring for PK’s and ministry staff kids. See Privacy Policy a...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Nick Wright, about how he pursued a life of ministry after his family experienced a couple generations of ministry failures. In the early 80’s his father, who had been a minister of music, chose a homosexual lifestyle. Nick shares about the secret he carried. This conversation has wisdom for us all in caring for families where the...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Esther Moreno about her wild childhood. Buckle up for this crazy true story of her life as a PK. From tires being slashed, growing up lonely and her sister’s teen pregnancy. This conversation is full of warning messages, lessons learned and uncovers the mask of toxic ministry environments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with a childhood friend, Angie Woods, about how she navigated her relationship with her prodigal brother (Isaac Witty from Ep 2). Just like the Grinch: “Her heart grew three sizes that day.” If you’re in a family relationship struggling to know how to be the hands and feet of Jesus to them. This is a must-listen conversation about lovi...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy discusses the happiness of donuts on Sunday and ordinary tasks of ministry. Kathleen Jaoudi found herself in some awkward church transitions once her parents divorced. Let’s face it. Ministry is messy. This conversation will encourage us to wrestle with the parts of being a PK that were hard and difficult. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Bishop Dr. Shaun McKinley about his life growing up as a PK. From lack of friendships to struggles with vulnerability, he shares about what he’s learning about retirement seasons and how to honor elderly leadership. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Sydni Simons about finding joy in the midst of grief. What it looks like to walk with widows and the gross game of comparison that is too often played in ministry circles. Joy is the evidence of Sydni’s mosaic PK testimony. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with one PK who became the Father of his own PKs. Paul Davis shares about growing up in small Mississippi churches and his own confession of being a workaholic. Some lessons are learned the hard way. This testimony is one of faithfulness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Beth Frank about what is what like to watch her Grandfather’s Church split as a young child. From loneliness to attitude checks in broken seasons. Beth shares what her Dad’s Pastoral retirement will feel like to her as a PK. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy discusses the salvation story of a prodigal. Isaac Witty went from a successful comedian to a drug addict. This ministry kid shares about what it was like growing up in Church but never constructing his own faith until his forties. This amazing testimony reminds us all it is never too late. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...