Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock

Good Days with Eddy and Charlie | A Youth Ministry Principles Podcast

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Being a Pastor can be tough. From the moment you were called into ministry, you may have thought, "how do I do this?". The Good Days Podcast seeks to answer some of that question. With a combined 70 years of ministry experience, Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock have a ton of insight into how to do youth ministry. Expect principles for ministry that apply to young and old pastors, stories that will make you laugh and shout AMEN, and two beloved leaders sharing how God is still working to transform people. If you have a call to ministry and want to develop and grow, Good Days is for you!

Author

Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.doulosleadership.org

Latest episode

Apr 15, 2026

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Episodes

S3E16: Finding a Place of Rest with Jenn Graffius 20.03.2024

Good Days!! Tune in this week to hear a special talk with Jenn Graffius. It can be easy to get caught up in your work that you forget to slow down. This week Charlie, Eddy, and Jenn have a conversation about lessons Jenn has learned about rest. Hosted by:  Charlie Alcock and Eddy Shigley Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan...

S3E15: Not Just Mercy But Grace with Tony Rogatto 13.03.2024

Welcome to the Good Days Podcast! As Charlie and Eddy continue in their conversations of lessons learned in hard seasons, they have special guest Tony Rogatto. Tony shares some of his hurts he has experienced and the importance of having the hard conversations to mend relationships. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@...

S3E14: Importance of Observing with Trey Shigley 06.03.2024

When starting a ministry in a new context it's important to do more observing than doing. This week Eddy and Charlie with their special guest Trey Shigley dive into why it is so important to always be open to learning what you don't know. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nath...

S3E13: "I Can't Be That One Answer" with Amanda Drury 28.02.2024

Tune in this week to hear Eddy, Charlie, and Amanda Drury. In this episode Amanda talks about some of the lessons she has learned in some of the difficult situations she has faced in Ministry. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Ha...

S3E12: When I Got Fired 21.02.2024

This week Eddy and Charlie have another conversation into the good, bad, and ugly. After last weeks episode over vulnerability Eddy shares of the time when he was fired and how God worked through an ugly situation. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics...

S3E11: Hope After Despair with Eric Ebbinghaus 14.02.2024

This week Eddy and Charlie have a super impactful conversation with Eric Ebbinghaus. Eric goes talks about some of the hardships that he has gone through. However, the story does not stop in the hardships. Eric shares the hopes that can be found in ministry. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edi...

S3E10: Cost of Vulnerability 07.02.2024

Welcome to Good Days! This week Charlie and Eddy talk about Forgiveness. Charlie goes through his personal story of his own journey through forgiveness. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities...

S3E9: Early Lessons in Ministry with Celena Cisco 31.01.2024

This week join Eddy and Charlie to learn important ministry lessons with Celena Cisco. They will dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by:...

S3E8: Behind the Curtains 17.01.2024

To welcome in the new year Eddy and Charlie talk abbot what happens behind the curtain in Ministry. Often we see what happens at big events from the viewers perspective but we don't always know what has to take place in order to make the event happen. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited...

S3E8: My First Two Years with Sam Kauerauf 13.12.2023

This week Eddy and Charlie bring on special guest Sam Kauerauf. Sam is a Youth Pastor at the River Church in Marion, IN. This week they talk about his first couple of years in Ministry. Sam gives insight into the importance of diving into the community. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited b...

S3E7: Volunteering Pt. 2 29.11.2023

Eddy and Charlie dive into part two with their conversation about Volunteers. In this episode they show how pastors can best treat and recruit their volunteers. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Fa...

S3E6: Volunteers Part 1 27.11.2023

This week Eddy and Charlie go into the good, bad, and the ugly when it comes to the topic of Volunteers. Volunteers are needed in ministry and so it is important to know how to recruit and treat volunteers. In this two part series Eddy and Charlie will have a conversation on how to deal with volunteers. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The...

S3E5: "Love Them While You Have Them" with Danielle Freed and Becca Ebenhoch 01.11.2023

This week Charlie has a conversation with Danielle Freed and Becca Ebenhoch about the good, bad, and the ugly. Ministry can be hard and you may not always see the fruit right away. It may not always look like what is being taught is being received but trust that God is working. Hosted by:  Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective) ...

S3E4: Go to Counseling with Amy Biegel 18.10.2023

This week Eddy and Charlie have a conversation with Amy Biegel about the hurt that can come from ministry. They discuss the importance of going to counseling and trusting God's calling in your life. Amy Biegel is the Executive Pastor at The River Community Church in Marion, IN. God called her into ministry as a surprise. Previous to this calling, Amy was a Child & Adolescent Therapist for...

S3E3: "It's Not All About The Stage" with Matthew Trexler 11.10.2023

In this weeks podcast Eddy and Charlie dive into the good, bad, and the ugly with Matthew Trexler. They talk about the importance of good character on and off of the stage and the importance of remembering your calling. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Gra...

S3E2: Looking at the Leader with Andy Brightbill 04.10.2023

This week Charlie and Andy Brightbill have a conversation about failures in ministry and how we can navigate through the different mistakes that happen. Hosted by:  Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Ind...

S3E1: The Good, Bad, And Ugly 27.09.2023

This Week Eddy and Charlie start off the NEW season with introducing the new season topic. This season will dive into the hard times in ministry. They will show how we can learn from past failures to better the ministry. Hosted by:  Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York and Haley Fouts Gr...

Bonus Episode: Road to Emmaus Sermon 14.09.2023

This week, in the lead up to season 3 of Good Days, Eddy and Charlie introduce a sermon from this summer that Charlie preached at Cypress Church in Ohio. Charlie is on the teaching team for Cypress and is a gifted speaker. They also introduce the topic of season 3. Listen and enjoy! Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York...

S2E29:Mentoring in Ministry with Jenn Graffius pt. 2 30.08.2023

In this weeks podcast special guest Jenn Graffius is back to talk more about mentoring in ministry. Eddy and Jenn go into depth for what it can look like for pastors to mentor in youth ministry. Jenn leads the Center for Vocational Ministry and teaches courses in the Department of Practical Theology. She is passionate about the development, support, and success of students on their journey of disc...

S2E28: Mentoring in Ministry with Jenn Graffius 23.08.2023

In this weeks podcast Eddy and Jenn Graffius talk about the importance of mentoring in ministry. This topic of mentoring can be utilized for those who are in youth ministry and for leaders all over. Jenn talks about how mentoring is great for both leadership in ministry and those who are wanting to grow further in their faith. Jenn leads the Center for Vocational Ministry and teaches courses in th...

S2E27: The Man In The Arena 10.08.2023

In this weeks podcast Eddy gives us a quick devotional. He takes a famous quote and shows how it can relate to those who are in ministry. Through this devotional he encourages those in ministry to keep pressing in on their calling. Have Questions you want answered or a praise you would like to share? You can contact us by email by emailing gooddayswithcharlieandeddy@gmail.com Hosted by:  Eddy Shig...

S2E27: Longevity in Ministry with Geoff Eckart 02.08.2023

In this weeks podcast Charlie and Eddie, with their special guest, Geoff Eckart discuss what pastors can do to help them stick with their ministry. They talk about some of the challenges pastors face and how they can be overcome. Jeff Eckart lives in Grand Rapids, MI with his wife Arianna. Together they have 3 daughters. In 2009 he founded Never The Same, a national youth ministry organization. In...

S2E26: This Generation is Hungry for the Word of God with Dr. Derek Idol Pt 2 26.07.2023

In this weeks podcast Eddy and Charlie have special guest Dr. Derek Idol back for part 2. This week they discuss how students are becoming more and more hungry for the word of God. They also discuss steps youth pastors can take to help guide students into their call to ministry and how to encourage their students in their call to ministry. Dr. Derik Idol is a residential and online professor at Li...

S2E25: Are Students Leaving the Church with Dr. Derek Idol part one 19.07.2023

This week Charlie and Eddy with Dr. Derek Idol have a discussion about the myth that youth are leaving the church after they graduate. Dr. Idol talks about his research in this topic and how it is indeed a false notion. Enjoy this weeks podcast! Dr. Derik Idol is a residential and online professor at Liberty University, and serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Youth Ministry.  Before...

S2E24: Identity with Steve Anderson 12.07.2023

In this weeks podcast, Charlie with special guest Steve Anderson have a conversation about student athletes. Sports take up a lot of time but even student athletes still need discipleship. Charlie and Steve discuss ways in which this can be done, while also talking about the very important topic of identity in Christ. Steve Anderson is a Campus Director for Athletes in Action and has many years wo...

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