Stained Glass Kids

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Amy Fenton, about her life as a PK and how she moved on, leaving an unhealthy staff situation. She shares about the checks and balances she wishes every church had. As life unraveled for her family she found herself a single Mom. This conversation has so much wisdom for us of how to see solo parent families and meet the needs they...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast Yancy talks with Tori Hein about finding freedom. After experiencing fear rather than safety, she believes in the power of connection. Tori reflects on her husband’s years in the chart-topping CCM band “I Am They” and questions why the Church is lacking ancient trees. This conversation will remind you first and foremost God’s primary role for our l...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Jordan Howerton, about living in a cadence of rest. From holy naps on Sunday to evening church. He shares his journey into the family business. Eventually Jordan’s calling and purpose intertwined. This conversation is packed full of ideas for finding margin, balance and caring for PK’s and ministry staff kids. See Privacy Policy a...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Nick Wright, about how he pursued a life of ministry after his family experienced a couple generations of ministry failures. In the early 80’s his father, who had been a minister of music, chose a homosexual lifestyle. Nick shares about the secret he carried. This conversation has wisdom for us all in caring for families where the...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Esther Moreno about her wild childhood. Buckle up for this crazy true story of her life as a PK. From tires being slashed, growing up lonely and her sister’s teen pregnancy. This conversation is full of warning messages, lessons learned and uncovers the mask of toxic ministry environments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with a childhood friend, Angie Woods, about how she navigated her relationship with her prodigal brother (Isaac Witty from Ep 2). Just like the Grinch: “Her heart grew three sizes that day.” If you’re in a family relationship struggling to know how to be the hands and feet of Jesus to them. This is a must-listen conversation about lovi...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy discusses the happiness of donuts on Sunday and ordinary tasks of ministry. Kathleen Jaoudi found herself in some awkward church transitions once her parents divorced. Let’s face it. Ministry is messy. This conversation will encourage us to wrestle with the parts of being a PK that were hard and difficult. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Bishop Dr. Shaun McKinley about his life growing up as a PK. From lack of friendships to struggles with vulnerability, he shares about what he’s learning about retirement seasons and how to honor elderly leadership. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Sydni Simons about finding joy in the midst of grief. What it looks like to walk with widows and the gross game of comparison that is too often played in ministry circles. Joy is the evidence of Sydni’s mosaic PK testimony. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with one PK who became the Father of his own PKs. Paul Davis shares about growing up in small Mississippi churches and his own confession of being a workaholic. Some lessons are learned the hard way. This testimony is one of faithfulness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Beth Frank about what is what like to watch her Grandfather’s Church split as a young child. From loneliness to attitude checks in broken seasons. Beth shares what her Dad’s Pastoral retirement will feel like to her as a PK. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy discusses the salvation story of a prodigal. Isaac Witty went from a successful comedian to a drug addict. This ministry kid shares about what it was like growing up in Church but never constructing his own faith until his forties. This amazing testimony reminds us all it is never too late. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy sits down with a life-long friend to talk about what it’s like being the PK of an associate. Amanda White tells what she wishes her Mom’s boss understood. And even what it’s like when you no longer work at a church. If you’ve ever confused what you do for God with what you mean to God, this conversation is for you. Website : StainedGlassKids...

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy pulls back the curtain to share why she is creating this podcast. She vulnerably shares the heart and mission of “Stained Glass Kids” and what she is hopeful these conversations will become. So pull up a seat and listen to the life-long journey of one PK ready to start a revolution, one conversation at a time.  Website: https://yancymin...