Stacking Chairs: A Youth Ministry Podcast

We have an announcement in today's episode! We talk about community with Caleb Cody and how we believe this announcement will help, in a small way, build community.

Why do we not teach the importance of fasting as a spiritual discipline to those we serve or even to ourselves?  Mentioned Resources: Quiettime.life

How do you respond when you're asked to give a last-minute sermon or lesson? We talk about this as well as being prepared for teaching in general! Mentioned Resources: Stacking Chairs linktree teachersource.life

We ask ChatGPT a question concerning youth ministry and then unpack its answers!   Find all things Stacking Chairs Here

How can we work with leaders with whom we don't share a vision? Dylan and Axton join Josh to discuss this question one of our listeners submitted! Find all things Stacking Chairs here

Word of Life Youth Ministries offers more than just curriculum, and who better to talk about it than our friend Chad who works in WOL Youth Ministries? Mentioned Resources: youthministry.wol.org teachersource.life

We've touched on this topic before, but today we talk with Mike Bream and unpack more when it comes to conflict.  Find all things Stacking Chairs here

Erick helps us think about some of the lessons we've learned along the way. What would you do differently if you knew then what you know now? Mentioned Resources: youthministry.wol.org wol.to/ukraine

Andy DeNoon works with Sunday Cool and talks with us about what it's like to navigate comedy in the Christian world! Check out https://www.sundaycoolswag.com/ and mention Stacking Chairs to get 10% off your order from the Sunday Cool Swag Store.

What's the best way to ensure that your youth ministry kids are fed spiritually during camp? We talk about the vision behind camp counselors and the pros and cons of who you choose to trust your students with. Find all things Stacking Chairs here

Hey everyone! We're getting ready for camp, so we'll be back with a brand new episode next week. In the meantime, listen back to one of our older episodes talking about making the camp impact actionable!

We talk about a subject suggested by one of our listeners: what does it look like to have parents of kids in your youth group as youth leaders? We unpack the pros and cons in today's episode! Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod Email us at StackingChairsPod@wol.org

Christmas season is here! Take a moment and hear about what we will be focusing on as the year wraps up and a good challenge for you and your leaders to focus on this season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We'll be back with a new episode in January.

How do you deal with a student that could be a distraction? We have Dylan on this episode to talk about "problem children" and spoiler alert: we were all "problem children"!

Aren't all teens from all generations basically the same? We should be able to use the same tactics and programs that we have had for the past 50 years! Although you may already know this isn't true, Tommy Sewall joins us today to help us understand how to shift for this generation. The Gospel is the same, but how we approach Gen Z has changed. Find all things Stacking Chairs at linktr.ee/Stacking...

Ethan Warren joins us for the first time and Justin Crow returns as a guest! They share with Josh their unique experience of passing the reins on to the next person in ministry. Justin has taken on the responsibility of assistant camp director as Ethan has moved to a new role. Their insight into these positional changes will help give you perspective for if your role changes one day! Find all thin...

We revisit episode 26 in preparation for Thanksgiving tomorrow! Join us for our Giving Tuesday Livestream on November 29 on our YouTube channel. You can find it and all things Stacking Chairs at linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

TL:DR Social Media has changed a lot. How much do you know about the apps and social platforms that your students are on and using today? We talk about the pros and cons of social media and its effects on all of us. We give some insight into how social media is used for apps like Twitter, Reddit, and more, exploring the impact of how we communicate today. Find all things Stacking Chairs at https:/...

Our culture continues to change and grow, but the Word of God stays the same. What does it look like for youth ministry workers to share the truth of God's Word in the midst of this changing culture? Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod 

We've all worked with kids in youth ministry who may not "fit in". What does it look like to connect with those kids and should we be trying to get them to fit the mold? Justin Crow joins Josh to discuss this topic. Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

James Koch joins Kyle and Josh to discuss the planning process that goes into camp. There's so much more that goes into the background than you may think. We learn more and hear some fun stories along the way! Find all things Stacking Chairs at linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

Josh is joined by Axton Bryant in Kyle's absence to talk about conflict resolution. What causes conflict and how should we approach it? Plus, we discuss some practical thoughts on different kinds of conflict. Find all things Stacking Chairs at linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

The Bible and the Christian lifestyle are often counter-cultural. How do we approach controversy, and are we doing it the right way? Today's episode, at times, often hits a more solemn note; how are we speaking the truth with empathy and love? Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

What does serving in youth ministry look like when it comes to our responsibilities? How far above, above and beyond is enough? We unpack these questions and a couple more in today's episode, and we learn what it means to say "yes" in ministry. Find all things Stacking Chairs at https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

Our guest, Axton Bryant, joins us in our conversation regarding what's next after youth group. How do we help students stay engaged in God's Word and continue to build the foundation for life? Find all things Stacking Chairs here: linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod