Beyond the Event: A Youth Ministry Podcast

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! What if the key to enriching your spiritual journey lies in subtraction, not addition? In our latest episode, I reconnect with my good friend Lane, who shares his enlightening reflections from his sabbatical. Instead of adding new routines, Lane discovered the power of letting go. This revelation sets a reflective tone for our episode, as we chat wi...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! What happens when the environments that are supposed to nurture and protect our youth fall short for those with special needs? Join me, Brad Warren, and my insightful guest Bekah Behnke, as we dive deep into this crucial discussion. Together, we provide practical strategies for creating a safe and inclusive space within youth ministry, designed to s...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! On this episode of Beyond the Event, we sit down with DJ Rodeffer, a student pastor from Frederick, Maryland. DJ walks us through the trials and triumphs of evolving from leading a small group to managing the growing congregation at Collective Church. His insights shed light on the dynamic roles within youth ministry and the art of fostering a commu...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Meet Tom Hahn, the "everything pastor" at Restoration Christian Church, who shares his journey of dedication and community engagement. Tom's story is one of faith and resilience, detailing how he transformed a modest church gathering into a thriving community with limited resources. We also chat about the upcoming SuperStart 2025 tour...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Ever wondered how to effectively scale growth in youth ministries while managing the complexities of large group trips? Tyler Lemmel from Traders Point Christian Church offers valuable advice on managing large youth group trips. He emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness, structured safety protocols, and the benefits of reallocating res...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Discover the life-changing impact of mission trips and prayer with CIY's Director of Engage, Brittany Shoemake, who shares her profound experiences in Spain and Northern Ireland. Brittany opens up about Missions as a Lifestyle and the pivotal role of prayer in connecting with communities. Tune in to hear her stories of collaboration, and the jo...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Here's how you can connect with us: www.ciy.com @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio CIY Community Facebook Group Email us at podcast@ciy.com As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send this episo...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Here's how you can connect with us: www.ciy.com @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio CIY Community Facebook Group Email us at podcast@ciy.com As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send this episo...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Here's how you can connect with us: www.ciy.com @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio CIY Community Facebook Group Email us at podcast@ciy.com As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send this episo...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! In this episode, CIY Creative Programmers Mikey Sackrider and Mallory Jenkins join us to tease MOVE and MIX themes for the 2024 tours and answer some of your mailbag questions. Here's how you can connect with us: www.ciy.com @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio CIY Community Facebook Group...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Tyler Lane is the NextGen Pastor at Valley Real Life Church in Spokane, Washington. With over 13 years of youth ministry experience, he has a lot of great things to say about the world of youth ministry. In this episode we will dive into the daunting, but so important task of equipping students to live a life of Kingdom Work! Here's how you can...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Here's how you can connect with us: www.ciy.com @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio CIY Community Facebook Group Email us at podcast@ciy.com As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send this episo...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! In this episode, CIY Design team members Ellen Smith and Matthew Harris discuss staying on top of design trends, creating graphics for CIY tours, and designing merch that students can get excited about. Later in the episode, Director of SuperStart Korey Klein celebrates this year's SuperStart tour and answers your mailbag questions.  Here'...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Here's how you can connect with us: - www.ciy.com - @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio - CIY Community Facebook Group - Email us at podcast@ciy.com As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send th...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Here's how you can connect with us: - www.ciy.com - @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio - CIY Community Facebook Group - Email us at podcast@ciy.com As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send th...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! In this episode, CIY President Jayson French discusses growth in youth ministry over the years and hopes for the future. Later in the episode, CIY Director of MOVE Lane Moss answers your mailbag questions! Here's how you can connect with us: - www.ciy.com - @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Here's how you can connect with us: - www.ciy.com - @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio - CIY Community Facebook Group - Email us at podcast@ciy.com As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send th...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Here's how you can connect with us: - www.ciy.com - @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio - CIY Community Facebook Group - Email us at podcast@ciy.com As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send th...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Here's how you can connect with us: - www.ciy.com - @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio - CIY Community Facebook Group - Email us at podcast@ciy.com As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send th...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Send this link to Kingdom Workers in your church to get them plugged into the WRKR Network! On this episode, CIY’s Director of AEffect Katelyn Adams shares her vision for resourcing churches. Then, CIY’s Director of MIX Caleb DeRoin discusses everything from mental health to how MIX picks its theme every year. Here's how you can connect with us...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! In this episode, we're joined by Bekah Behnke, the Special Needs Minister at Christ's Church of Oronogo in Oronogo, Missouri. Bekah chats with us about her heart for students with special needs, her strategies to help those students feel safe and welcome in student ministry programming, and her recommendations to ensure those students can...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! In this episode, we're joined by Juan Fallas, a youth pastor at Valley View Christian Church in Littleton, Colorado. Brad and Juan discuss the long-term impact of summer events and the importance of building strong relationships within a student ministry. Here's how you can connect with us: - www.ciy.com - @christinyouth on Instagram: you...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Season 3 of Beyond the Event is here, and we could not be more excited! Join us this season in our new format where we'll sit down with youth pastors and have intentional conversations about youth ministry and life. Our hope is that these various experiences in ministry across the country can be helpful for you in your local context. Here'...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Season 3 of Beyond the Event is here, and we could not be more excited! Join us this season in our new format where we'll sit down with youth pastors and have intentional conversations about youth ministry and life. Our hope is that these various experiences in ministry across the country can be helpful for you in your local context.  Here&apos...

Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! In this episode, Katie Matsumoto Moore discusses the signs of burnout and how to combat those in ministry.  Here's how you can connect with us: - www.ciy.com - @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio - CIY Community Facebook Group - Email us at podcast@ciy.com As always, be sure to subscribe w...