Next Gen Now

This will encourage you! Listen to Sophomore Ty Siegmund share his testimony and encourage all of us to "testify to the gospel of the grace of God". (Acts 20:24) If you didn't listen last week, Ty's parents shared on that episode.  Check out Ty preaching at The Gathering at NRH Student Ministry this past fall. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fd9t9wasQM&t=10s Check out the song - Use Me by Josia...

Say "yes" to Jesus! Ryan and Mikel Siegmund share how discipling your children is really about where you are in your own journey. That discipleship is about whole life orientation and it starts with what we say "yes" and "no" to. Parents, you'll be simultaneously encouraged and challenged in this one. Tune in next week when you hear directly from Ty! Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and...

Get to know Trystian Broussard and hear some of his story and his heart for the next generation. Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

What's the greatest motivator for mission? Kingdom Expansion Minister Chris Shelby shares what the global church has to teach us in this area, how listening and responding to God grows our faith, and that love is the greatest motivator for mission. https://at-network.org/ https://thehills.org/harvest/   Student Ministry is engaged in a series called Engage the Mission of God. See scheduling below...

Want to know what intergenerational community on mission could look like? Want to know what a stole is? Hear new Minister of Celebrate Recovery and Community Engagement Nathan Irwin share about how his experience growing up in a church with older Christians pouring in to him, his time as a youth minister, and his recent years in North Africa as a missionary have shaped his outlook. Hear how hospit...

Join us for all things evangelism as The Hills' new Minister of Evangelism Reid Overall shares how evangelism is built on love and care for people. Hear how kids and students can be activated for evangelism by engaging in simple listening prayer, asking God, "Who's my 1?" Prayer is foundational and you'll see how Reid's daughter prayed for her dad before he went on the podcast. Student Ministry is...

How is service connected to a thriving faith? Bailey Plakes shares how serving right here in The Hills Church is a tangible, accessible way to together be with Jesus, become like Jesus and do what He did. thehills.org/servechurch  Faith for Exiles   Student Ministry is engaged in a series called Engage the Mission of God. See scheduling below where they learn about the different opportunities to p...

Hear a preview for 2025 in Next Gen Ministry including what you can expect for Season 6 of this podcast, curriculum in Kids and Student Ministry, retreats, camps and more.  Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

As a speaker, author, wife, and mom of five, Erica Renaud brings a Christian perspective to matters of the heart and home, as well as of the world and culture around us. She speaks at conferences and events and has hosted a weekly radio show, At Home and Abroad. Erica and her husband are active in their multicampus congregation, where they lead prayer and worship gatherings. Her house is rarely sh...

Sean Sweet is a 25-year passionate advocate for preteens and Community Director at FourFiveSix.org which educates, trains and resources preteen ministry leaders around the world. Listen in as Sean shares what's different developmentally in 9-12 year old and how they are primed to move toward a faith in God that is theirs, a love of God's Word that is theirs, and a walk with Jesus Christ that is th...

Adam, Sarah, Debbie & Jill celebrate Next Gen Now's 100th podcast episode. Join them to reflect on some of their episode favorites and remember the faithfulness of God! See link to  Leader Equip '24 Resources . Reach out to us at  nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .

A visitor from across the world visits to share insights about spiritual formation starting with an amazing story from when he was 3 years old! Kristijan Kalinov discusses pastoring a first generation church in Macedonia, spiritual formation in the home, the role of community, and the accumulated wisdom from past generations. Reach out to us at  nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information ab...

Do you like your kids? Recently empty nesters, Philip and Aimee Woodward share how a value of enjoying your kids at every stage helped them parent, discipline and allow their own hearts to be shepherded. This one is full of wisdom, laughs, tears, and more! Shepherding a Child's Heart Let's Start Talking NextGenNow Episode 65 with Kellan Woodward and Adi Lowry https://sites.libsyn.com/427094/episod...

Living counter-culturally takes intentionality. Hear how the Robinson family does it in a multi-generational family. The podcast studio was full for this one that has three generations living under one roof. Inspiration and practical takeaways in this episode. Right after the podcast Jonathan (JJ) asked his mother if she had ever heard the Elevation Worship song "Talking to Jesus". Thought it was...

Hear Shawn and Niki Fear describe their journey in following the way of Jesus. Listen to the way they describe, in awe, the way they are seeing how God has woven the througlines of Scripture and Life together. And how it is impacting everything -- their own journey, parenting their two girls, their jobs. https://shereadstruth.com/ The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry  thebibleproject.com Living Fearl...

What is one word to describe Jesus? Hear Spiritual Formation & Groups Minister Erich Robinson's answer to that question and how spiritual formation in groups is how you can connect relationally and grow spiritually at The Hills regardless of your age. practicingtheway.org The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry https://thehills.org/studytools/ Reach out to us at  nextgennow@thehills.org and find more in...

Drew Ritchie, Senior Discipleship Minister, shares who has influenced his discipleship journey, how he believes community is what the next generation needs, and you'll find out his middle name.   Future Church book Reach out to us at  nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .

"Parents, you are enough!" Diego Reinoso shares this encouragement and testifies to the working of God in his life while offering some practical ways his young family follows the way of Jesus together. Reach out to us at  nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .

Want to know what praying without ceasing actually looks like? Next Gen Admin Coordinator and Prayer Warrior Debbie Loy shares what a life of prayer can be -- constant communication with the Father. Hear how adults, kids, and students have been equipped and activated to pray and how prayer really is the strategy! Stay tuned for updates about prayer room days and times. Reach out to us at nextgenno...

Telling the truth disarms the enemy. Jake Miller, NRH Student Ministry Resident, vulnerably and openly shares about his discipleship journey--the highs and lows, the good and the struggles. Parents, this is worth listening to more than once. Hear Jake discuss ways parents can talk to their children about pornography (before and when they are exposed) and why including "the why" is part of disciple...

Attention is one of the most precious resources there is. Joe Don Ridgell notices that the focus of our kids' attention reveals how they are being discipled. Joe Don is on the Primal Path with his two sons. He shares vulnerably about the intentionality required in parenting without beating ourselves up and encourages all dads of boys to join the Primal Path. If you are interested in participating...

Meet Student Ministry Resident Stephen Grove shares what it means to follow the way of Jesus even, or maybe especially, when that means uncertainty. Hear how his parents sowed, others have watered, but God has given the increase in His life. Description - Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org .  

Pastor Rick provides timely insight about how following the way of Jesus includes knowing Scripture and the voice of the Spirit and how knowing Scripture is the way you discern the voice of the Spirit. It's not either/or; rather it's both/and. Hear how he sees the next generation and encourages families to foster both Biblical literacy and listening to the voice of God for today. May God's word fe...

These young adults have something to share that includes not discounting the next generation and providing space for them to question and grow. Summer interns Hannah Davis (KLR) and Brooklin Shackelford (WFW) join the podcast and offer their experience this summer and words of wisdom and encouragement for all of us wanting to impact the next generation. Description - Reach out to us at nextgennow@...

A father and son describe their journey on the Primal Path. Listen as Jeremy and James Bankes tell what the last six months of taking part in Primal Path has been like. The Hills Church is offering dads and sons the opportunity to participate in Primal Path at a discounted rate. We believe this could change a generation of men as fathers and sons follow the way of Jesus together. What: Intentional...