Switch Leader Podcast

To maintain influence in our relationships, staying relevant is key—but what does that really entail? Often, we get so caught up in aligning with the latest trends in student culture that we overlook deeper, more impactful opportunities. In this week’s episode, Qualan Johnson and Josh Baldwin explore the benefits of both relational and cultural relevance. They’ll discuss why you shouldn’t stress a...

Our next Switch series is called Bad Advice, and we're continuing to work our way through The Sermon on the Mount. Check out this weeks episode with Kaitlyn Caffrey and Josh Baldwin.    Bible Plan The Sermon on The Mount: A 21-Day Guide to the Greatest Sermon Ever Preached

Anytime we have a big night with a lot of new students, we need to be extra intentional to be prepared for them. This week Josh Baldwin talks with Tommy Stegmaier about what we can do to help contribute to the success of big nights, like The Bash. 

We know it's important to be healthy, and of course we'd all like to be. Easier said than done, right? In this episode Kaitlyn Caffrey and Dustin Wells talk about the importance of each area of health, because ultimately, they're all connected. 

Our biggest night of the semester, "The Bash", is coming up in just a few weeks and this episode will help set you up for success. Josh Baldwin and James Meehan are discussing the focus of the night, which is suicide prevention, as well as the training that all leaders need to complete in advance. Check out this short episode for details.    ACT Suicide Prevention Training    

It's time for the first full series of the year, and we're here to help you prepare for it! Josh Baldwin talks with Switch Content Developer, Kaitlyn Caffrey, about the series titled The Blessed Life. Be sure to listen so you're prepared to lead your students through the series.

In this episode, we dive into the mission of Switch: Leading students to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Learn about our strategy—Bring in, Build Up, Train and Send Out. We'll also preview the semester's focus on the Sermon on the Mount and share tips on effective leadership, including the Switch Leader Essentials.  If you're new to Switch, please make it a priority to listen to each epi...

For the final episode of the school semester, Josh Baldwin talks with Colton Jones about how to stay connected with students through the summer months, and why it's so important for us to do this well. 

In this episode James Meehan and Josh Baldwin discuss the details of the upcoming Switch series, as well as some thoughts on how it could be best utilized. Students have a lot of questions, asking those questions is how they learn and grow. It's important for us to respond to them with wisdom as we're helping equip them for the future. 

This week on our podcast, join Kennadi Foster and Josh Baldwin as they explore how to effectively manage the unique gifts and responsibilities God has entrusted to each of us. Discover practical insights and inspiration for stewarding your talents and resources with wisdom and faith.  

As the summer season approaches, schedules are shifting and time with students may become more limited. In this episode, Kaitlin Caffrey and Josh Baldwin discuss the importance of having a simple and effective plan in place to navigate this season of change. Tune in to get practical tips and strategies for making the most of your time with students during the summer months.

Having fun seems like a basic thing to do. Not even a skill really, just something that should happen naturally. So what does the bible say about it? What would your students say about it? As you became an adult, is there a chance you forgot how to have fun along the way? Having fun and enjoying life is essential to carrying influence. This week Dustin Wells and Josh Baldwin talk about why. 

We start a new series this Wednesday and it presents the potential for some life changing lessons. Listen as Katie Roanhaus and Josh Baldwin talk about what to expect and how to prepare. 

Join us this week at Switch as we take a stand against the horrible crime of human trafficking. We'll be advocating for awareness and fundraising to support the ongoing battle to end this global atrocity and liberate those who are enslaved. In this powerful episode, Josh Baldwin sits down with Bene Stephenson, who shares his firsthand encounters going undercover to rescue trafficked children aroun...

In this podcast, we explore the notion that students are capable of more than we often give them credit for. By challenging them to reach higher standards and pushing them to do hard things, we can help them strengthen their faith and achieve more than they see in themselves. Join us as we discuss practical strategies and mindset shifts to support students in reaching their full potential. Remembe...

There’s more than one way to lead a small group, and this week we talk about one of the more successful strategies we’ve used over the years. Sometimes it’s important for you to be the drivers seat, and other times you need to give away the keys so someone else can learn to drive. This episode helps you determine when the time is right to give them away!

Check out this episode to get a clear overview of the next Switch series, and learn how you can best prepare!

Calling is fulfilling, but it's never going to be easy. If you've ever been through a challenging season, allow this conversation with Jennifer Gordon and Josh Baldwin to encourage you. You're not alone, it's not forever, and God is sure to keep showing up!

This week we're talking about preparation, how it affects us, and how doing so impacts our students. Wichita Campus Pastor, Tim Doremus, shares some of his own experiences and insights into how good preparation can make all the difference. If something truly matters to us, we should be prepared for it! 

This year Switch is serving up an Easter sandwich! One Easter service before Easter weekend and another one following Easter weekend. These messages will be presented in a really unique way, so make sure to listen as Josh Baldwin and James Meehan discuss the upcoming series. 

Josh talks with Youth Pastor, Dustin Wells, about the challenge of change, as well as the necessity of it. 

This week, Josh Baldwin talks with Jessica Waszak about the behavioral patterns of kids and teens. They discuss common reasons for different behaviors, what signs to look for, and how to help your students succeed in spite of what may appear to simply be poor behavior. There is always a reason for different behaviors, whether they're good or bad. Let's equip ourselves to understand those reasons a...

Josh Baldwin talks with Sam Groeschel about why giving and receiving grace is so important in youth ministry and in our faith. 

Sometimes in life things just don't go as planned, and sometimes in Switch things are a little like that too. If you're not just going to roll with the punches, but you're actually going to see every obstacle as a new opportunity, then you better know how to pivot! This week Josh Baldwin and Qualan Johnson talk about how spiritual discernment is often lived out through a well developed pivot from...

Most of us have an idea in our head of what spiritual intensity is. Usually, it involved things like reading the bible, fasting, praying, etc. What about community though? Surely, given the emphasis Christ placed on community, it must play a role in our spiritual intensity, right? This week, we're talking about exactly that.