The TeenPact Podcast

The world of real estate can be daunting and confusing to first-time home buyers. When is the best time to buy a home? Is it wiser to rent? What is the market doing currently, and what can we expect to happen? Tune in to listen to TeenPact Alumni Sean Carpenter as he explains the ins and outs of real estate. This episode has helpful information for everyone! If you are interested in pursuing a car...

Go behind the scenes with TeenPact's new alumni event, TeenPact Business. This is the one where Evie is the host, and Quin is the guest! Join us for a conversation about how we image God in our work, learn from God's design and redemptive purposes, and engage the culture faithfully and effectively. TeenPact Business is coming to Phoenix in June 2024! Thank you for listening to the TeenPa...

Why should you read books? Why should you read *great* books? How should you read books? How do books shape who you are becoming? Listen to this latest podcast episode as Quin is joined by Jeremiah Lorrig, the Director of Generation Joshua , to discuss Why You Should Read Great Books. You'll find yourself immersed in a conversation with laughter, candor, and a few insights into how to engage...

Finding your career path and calling often takes many twists and turns, and sometimes you pick up a few college degrees along the way before finding your niche. Listen to today’s Equip as Paul Martin shares his story from working in an orchard to now working as a nurse in a pediatric ICU. All experiences in God’s economy are profitable, and sometimes you never know where your life experiences will...

Aven Bridges is a 2024 Traveling Intern, but that doesn't mean he's "arrived." Perhaps you'll find that he wrestles with things the same as you. Do you find it easier to find your identity in an internal sense of self or an external definition given by those around you? Join Aven and Quin as they discuss what it means that only God gets to define who you are, and there is...

Join Quinton and the Director of Staff Development, Johnny Leifheit, as they discuss how we as Christians are to be involved in politics and how our faith should compel us to be politically involved.  Thank you for listening to the TeenPact Podcast. If you like the show, give us a five-star rating or leave a review! For more information about TeenPact Leadership Schools or to donate to our ministr...

How much should I save each month? At what age should I begin planning for retirement? What does the Bible say about tithing? These are questions Christians often consider particularly at the beginning of the year when new budgets are being created. Budgets don't have to be scary!  Listen to today’s podcast with Cal Callen and gain great insights on how to plan financially for your life.  Tha...

Ever been told you're a genius? What are you naturally gifted in and derive energy and joy from doing? Maybe it's asking why, getting people excited about something, or completing something that is hard for others. Maybe some of those sound frustrating to you. The more we learn our strengths (and weaknesses), the better we will joyfully and effectively serve others. Join Evie and Quin as...

This one goes out to your friend and ours, Mr. Peter Martin. With Chris May now leading TeenPact as CEO, Peter Martin has retired from his position of 13+ years. Join Quin on the podcast as he interviews Mr. Martin about his experience serving at the helm and how the Lord has guided and directed him throughout the years. Tune in to hear about the beautiful memories, the difficult challenges, and G...

Your ambition can lead to great heights but also great depths. When does unchecked ambition become unhealthy and how do we steward our God-given vision and passion for His glory and our good? Today, join former TeenPact Intern Will Ferguson on the podcast as Will and Quin explore a vision for healthy ambition.  Thank you for listening to the TeenPact Podcast. If you like the show, give us a five-s...

Starting your own business can be challenging in any regard, especially when you are struggling with debilitating pain. Toby DeMoss suffered a life-changing injury in 2019 causing him to change his projected path in life. Unable to continue his college education yet with a desire to be an independent adult, he decided to start his own company called Blueberry Books. Listen to today’s guest share h...

Join TeenPact Founder, Tim Echols, as he sits down with Quin on the TeenPact Podcast to reflect on TeenPact at 30 Years. Together they uncover several iconic stories and memories along the way. Did you know TeenPact wasn't always a four-day class or that the first class had a staff team of moms? Don't underestimate TeenPact chaperones! Tim's vision made this ministry possible, and t...

After rising to the top of TeenPact's leadership development ladder, Serena Deloglos has embraced a different vocational calling: motherhood. In this episode, Quin asks the hard questions about transitioning out of one beloved ministry into one with far less fanfare. What are you called to? Join Serena and Quin as they discuss what it means to embrace your calling! Thank you for listening to...

Money is neither good nor bad but a necessity that infiltrates every aspect of our lives. Our thinking around money can greatly influence our lives, and society has much to say about the pursuit of it. But what does God say about money? Tune in to learn from financial expert, Cal Callen, as he teaches us what the scriptures say about money and about how Christians should be thinking about it bibli...

Worship is more than music, but it is not less than that. Join 2023 TeenPact Program Director Jonathan Searl for a conversation with Quin about the significance of the worship music "moment." Think about how we lead at TeenPact. Think about the practice of your church. And together, let's faithfully sing and make melody to the Lord. Thank you for listening to the TeenPact Podcast. I...

Are you a member of a healthy church? Betsy Teubl is a former TeenPacter who asked herself this question several years ago and has been on a journey with a clear destination: one that is possible and achievable. No, a local church will not be perfect, but it can be healthy. Join us for this episode of the TeenPact Podcast as Betsy shares her story about finding a healthy church.  Thank you for lis...

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is the new buzzword lately and is either embraced or rejected based on one’s experience. What exactly is AI, and how can it be used in today’s culture? Join us as we hear from Andy Kaufman, who will explain how AI works and how you can use it to serve you in your home or work environment. Thank you for listening to the TeenPact Podcast. If you like the show, give us...

Oftentimes, conflict in our culture holds us back with ignorance and fear. Britton Miller (NC) sees this as an opportunity to actively engage the world with the truth of God's Word. Join this conversation as Quinton and Britton discuss how to cultivate an appetite for truth and reinforce your courage to engage in the face of fear. Thank you for listening to the TeenPact Podcast. If you like t...

Johnny Leifheit has been instrumental in training generations of TeenPact leaders. With Serena Deloglos stepping down as Director, Johnny has been rehired to lead TeenPact's Staff Development team as the new Director of Staff Development. And when Johnny's in, he's all in. Enjoy this episode as Johnny sits down with Quinton to discuss the vision for next-generation discipleship and...

Building a positive team culture is vital to the success of any business. Valued employees bring better ideas and a harder work ethic to the table. But how do you cultivate this type of environment where leadership and innovation are encouraged, and how do you find employment where you are valued for your skill set? Tune in to this month’s Equip and learn how Anna Montgomery has successfully creat...

God has been preparing Chris May and his family for decades, and now He's led Chris here to lead the ministry. In this episode full of funny stories and deeply meaningful moments, Quinton sits down with TeenPact's incoming CEO for an inside look at the transition — from Texas to Virginia, from Dell Technologies to TeenPact Leadership Schools, from Mr. Peter Martin to Mr. Chris May. God e...

Changing the world starts with catching a vision for something bigger than yourself, a call that requires a response. It's more than stepping outside of your comfort zone. It's about aligning your life's greatest aspirations with God's vision for you. Mark Sunderland (GA) is a 31-year-old TeenPact alumnus who is making waves in the film industry, and today, he's on the pod...

Have you ever felt that Changing Lives to Change the World is too big of a goal? What if change happens in small moments, and changing the world looks more like being faithful in your everyday commitments to your family, church, and community? Christian Edmonds (OR) is a former TeenPact Program Director, Traveling Intern, and Student Body Vice President. Since his years in TeenPact, he's gone...

Internships are such an integral part of both career development and securing future employment, and many people are confused about where to begin. Patrick Sullivan has some great tips and ideas on how to network and make important connections that often lead to an internship. Listen to this month’s Equip and learn what practical steps you can take to help you land the perfect internship.  Connect...

Bruce Bigler (OK) was elected President of the TeenPact student body on May 23, 2023. Bruce believes in mission-driven leadership. It's why he ran for office, and it's why he continues to serve in TeenPact today. Join Quinton and Bruce on the podcast as they discuss elections, personal growth, and the heart of servant leadership. Thank you for listening to the TeenPact Podcast. If you li...