CrossCreek Students Leader Podcast

Today, Nick and Ben talk about all that happened following camp and the amazing life change that is taking place in the hearts of our students! Check it out! 00:00 Shoutouts 07:07 Camp Follow-Up 13:52 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWDCrA0fDjWX...

In honor of the 100th episode of the Leader Podcast, Nick and Ben are joined by their fallen comrade... Darren Sutton! Check out this week's episode - fully driven by vibes alone - as Nick, Ben, and Darren discuss the sweet memories around the biggest surprise at this year's camp! Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 S...

In a special throwback episode, Nick and Ben discuss the value and important of showing up randomly for your students. Also, yes, I know there's a problem with the audio. I don't know what happened to our recording :( 00:00 Shoutouts 03:31 Facilitating, not Teaching 10:20 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612...

There's a lot of relaxing, chilling by the pool, summer camps, and a million other things going on over the summer, but what's the haps down at CrossCreek Students? Check out a preview of our summer schedule today with Nick and Ben 00:00 Shoutouts 04:19 Summer Schedule 10:37 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id17546066...

Sometimes it's easy for us to fall back into what is familiar or comfortable, but even as leaders, we need to learn to embrace a lack of comfortability for the sake of the students. How do we go about doing that, though? Let's ask Nick and Ben. 00:00 Shoutouts 05:22 Facilitating, not Teaching 11:59 Storytime Leading a Quiet Group: https://youtu.be/-c2GfqRXTLs Leading a Loud Group: https://youtu.be...

Summer Camp has finally come to a close, and we are now at the end of the Students' year... or so you would think. Check out today's video and learn about how you can maximize on the momentum of Camp and continue to push freshly-inspired students towards the Gospel. 00:00 Shoutouts 05:30 Ride the Wave 09:01 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-s...

Sometimes students say weird things... and I mean REALLY weird things. So, when we're leading small groups, how do we encourage discussion while also making sure that truth is being spoken? Well, in today's video, Nick and Ben talk about how to affirm students while still correcting their silly responses. 00:00 Shoutouts 04:06 Affirm Every Response 07:11 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: ht...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 Small groups are hard to navigate sometimes, especially when the group isn't as chatty. So, how do we - as leaders - draw out the best in our students? Well, in today's episode, Ben and Nick break down just that 00:00...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 As we enter May-cember, there are many things coming all of our ways that are just part of the rhythms of life. So, to assist y'all in the hectic month of May, we want to remind everyone - and thank all of you too - to...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 Before we get to camp though, the first OFFICIAL camp meeting is the Pre-Camp Party! In today's incredibly short video, Nick and Ben break down the vision for that night. 00:00 Shoutouts 01:53 Pre-Camp Party 02:58 Stor...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 The last night of camp. Fire night. Cry night. Whatever you might call it, it's it. In today's episode, Nick and Ben discuss the final night of camp and all that the campers will be learning about as they close out the...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 For Summer Camp night 3, we're going to talking to the students not just about the bad things you need to lay aside, but considering everything in their life that might be hindering them in their race. 00:00 Shoutouts...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 Night two of Summer Camp is going to be amazing, and it's all about... Wait, why should I tell you? Check out this video as Nick and Ben discuss the second night of Summer Camp and all that lies in store for both the s...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 As we begin to look ahead to Summer Camp, Nick and Ben break down each of the different nights and share a little bit about what the students will be diving into at infamous Lake Lavon. 00:00 Shoutouts 04:15 2 Out of 1...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KhynJGSNgN3oTMePuJlNe?si=0457a05cb5304b77 Winter Weekend is done, Spring Break Hangz are out of the way, and now there's only one thing ahead of us on the calendar: Summer Camp. In today's episode, Nick and Ben hit a very 5,000,000ft overview of Summer Camp! 0...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new This week, Nick introduces Paka, a new iOS app for small group connections, games, and even a pizza calculator! Try it out and level up your connect groups! 00:00 Shoutouts 03:38 Paka 10:56 Storytime Get the Paka app https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/page/paka.html Leader Debrief Form: https://crosscreekchur...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new It's almost been a full year since our serving terms began, so it brings us to this wonderful time of year.... leader debrief season. Join Nick and Ben as they talk about why we have them and the benefits of doing it in the spring. 00:00 Shoutouts 03:27 When They're Not Friends 09:51 Storytime Leader Debrief For...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new We love leading groups and all the kids in them, but sometimes they don't like each other. So, how do we fix that? Well, in today's video, Nick and Ben talk about the Community Engagement Leader and all that position is able to do to fix this problem consistently. 00:00 Shoutouts 02:30 When They're Not Friends 8...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Quiet groups are one thing, loud groups are another. Sometimes, they make you want to pull your hair out. At others, you're convinced those kids are going to be great leaders one day. In this video, Nick and Ben discuss how to channel the energy of your group into more intentional discussion and deeper relations...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new In today's video, Nick and Ben talk about quiet groups... *insert cricket sounds* 00:00 Shoutouts 04:28 Quiet Groups 10:21 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6R8YgQUuKWD...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Let's be honest, sometimes teenagers are awkward... like running into that one person at a wedding. But how do we reach them - despite all that awkwardness? In today's video, Nick and Ben discuss exactly that. 00:00 Shoutouts 02:24 Awkward Teenagers 10:03 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts...

JOIN US FOR CAMP: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1433/responses/new Winter Weekend is this weekend! And we're not even talking about it. No, we are so forward thinking, that we're already onto camp! (JK we are terrified for this weekend). But anyways, enjoy this video on how awesome and incredible Summer Camp is going to be - assuming you survive the football talk. See ya! 00:00...

In this week's episode, Nick and Ben share private text messages, segway perfectly between segments, and discuss the "so weird" descriptions of biblically accurate angels. It's a snow day, so be sure to check it out! 00:00 Shoutouts 06:36 Community Engagement 07:52 Storytime Community Engagement Episode (3:36-6:38): https://youtu.be/vnPbHGOSn68 Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple...

Wow. This might be the most derailed episode in Leader Podcast history, where we discuss the value and frequency of Leader Lunches. Apologies for our all-over-the-place-ness - hope y'all like that new term too! 00:00 Leader Lunch 06:36 Shoutouts 07:52 Storytime Subscribe with Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crosscreek-students-leader-podcast/id1754606612 Subscribe on Spotify:...

In the first (intended) episode of 2026, Nick and Ben talk about how Winter Weekend is going to be a total blast and how we need YOUR help to make this event amazing for all the students coming! 00:00 Shoutouts 03:06 Winter Weekend 08:00 Storytime Winter Weekend Volunteer Registration: https://crosscreekchurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1491/responses/new Yeah, I put that in there, Gregory. Subscrib...