The Young Adult Ministry Podcast

1.3 billion of global online gamers are young adults (18-34yrs). That's quite the mission field, eh? Meet Tony: he is a Community Pastor with ⁠XP Church⁠ , a ⁠digital missionary⁠ among online gamers , and hosts a local in-person gaming ministry space in Salem, OR. "As of early 2026, there are approximately 3.6 billion active video game players globally, with over 90% of them engaging in o...

In this conversation, Kenny interviews Katie and Phil Starr about their experiences with the Shepherd Community Center (Indianapolis) internship program. Katie shares her journey to Shepherd , her responsibilities as an intern , and the personal growth she experienced during her time there. Phil (Dad) provides insights from a parent's perspective, discussing safety concerns and the values of commu...

It was a delight to interview Bethany, discover her journey to Shepherd, the passion she has for teaching elementary students, leading her team, and welcoming young adults to opportunities to serve with them in the Academy as Bridge-Students (full-time online college & part-time fellow), 1 Year Fellows . #education #teachers #fellowshep #yamcast #genz #internship #shalom #urbanministry #compas...

Kenny (GenX) caught up with Jeff (GenY - aka: "millennial") and Chris (GenZ) on the Virginia District (http://virginianyi.com) to discover what's working for them with young adult ministry. There is a secret sauce to this conversation and OH YES there will be a PART 2...oh YES there WILL! #genx #geny #genz #YAMcast #youngadultminstrypodcast #secretsauce #nazareneyoungadults #wecandothisthingtogeth...

Bekah served as a summer intern with Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis May 26-July 22, 2025. She shares about how she discerned her decision to become an intern, her rewarding experiences, and how Shepherd staff worked with her to curate an academic emphasis for her counseling major requirements. #summerinternship #counseling #fellowshep #yamcast #genz #internship #shalom #urbanministry #c...

Stephanie Lobdell is appointed by USA/Canada NYI to lead a collaborative conversation among selected field leaders of young adult ministry on the region with NYI (Nazarene Youth International). She shares some updates on strategies and status of the convo with insights, gleanings, and leanings.

Summary In this conversation, Roneisha Jackson from Chicago shares her experiences and insights gained during her fellowship at Shepherd Community Center . She discusses her background, the roles she has taken on, and the lessons learned about personal growth, working with others, and her spiritual journey. Roneisha emphasizes the importance of taking up space, managing expectations in teamwork, a...

Audrey needed to finish her education and wanted to serve the Lord on mission. She was led to ⁠⁠Shepherd Community Center⁠⁠⁠⁠ 's bridge-student opportunity to finish school online with a partner university. In this interview she shares about her journey as a bridge-fellow for 1 year (at the time of this interview). Audrey's growth, insights, and dependence on the Lord shine through this in...

Phoebe wanted to get started with college after graduating high school but was looking for a creative way to join God's mission. Then she discovered ⁠Shepherd Community Center⁠⁠⁠ 's bridge-student (online university) opportunity. She served as a bridge-fellow almost two years (at the time of this interview) as she finishes her time on the near Eastside of Indy. You'll enjoy her wit and...

Josiah, was serving in a fellowship with Shepherd Community Center⁠ and then hired as staff. In this interview he shares about his calling, journey, and insights. Shepherd has been a formative experience for Josiah serving in urban ministry as a college grad student & young adult. Interested? ⁠Apply⁠ for a 1 year fellowship with Shepherd. Consider joining the mission to break the cycle of pove...

Sam, is a graduating senior from Olivet Nazarene University who chose Shepherd Community Center as her final semester Social Work Practicum partner organization. She served as an in-person resident from January-April 2025 before returning to ONU for commencement. Sam lived in the house (PALACE;) with the other Shepherd fellowship ladies, participated in discipleship community, and had all the rela...

Kenny Interviewed Norm over the phone in May 2018 about the inception of young adults / college students engaging the mission of God globally through the COTN beginning in the 1960's. Youth in Mission was led in various forms under that name from 1977; was paused in 2012; re-launched in 2014 and discontinued in 2018. Hundreds of young adults served in YiM during those years in many different count...

Anna served as a summer intern with Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis. She shares about how rewarding and challenging the experience was from her perspective as an education major and future teacher #summerinternship #teaching #fellowshep #yamcast #genz #internship #shalom #urbanministry #compassionateministry #loveyourneighbor #indianapolis #idaho #discipleship To apply for a Shepherd sum...

Rico served as a summer intern with Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis. He shares about the experience with his unique enthusiasm and perspective #teaching #fellowshep #yamcast #genz #internship #shalom #urbanministry #compassionateministry #loveyourneighbor  To apply for a Shepherd summer internship, as a bridge-student, or 1 year fellowship of urban ministry start  here .

Rayanne is from OR, goes to college in ID, and served in IN this summer with Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis. She had a great experience in her journey to become a teacher and shares about the 8 weeks with Kenny along with some funny stories and insights along the way. #teaching #fellowshep #yamcast #genz #internship #shalom #urbanministry #compassionateministry #loveyourneighbor To appl...

Ethan shares stories about the experience and growth during this season of his life as a young adult on mission with Shepherd. #fellowshep #yamcast #genz #internship #urbanministry #compassionateministry #loveyourneighbor To apply for a Shepherd summer internship, as a bridge-student, or 1 year fellowship of urban ministry start here .

Chris has been hiking the Appalachian Trail for 5 years and shares some of why he does it and what he is learning along the way. Watch here >>> for our reCap on the Spartan Race 10k/28 obstacles we did together in Cinci June 2024.

Travis served as a part-time Shepherd Fellow & full-time Bridge-student from August 2021-May 2023. He shares stories about his experience and growth during this season of his life as a young adult on mission with Shepherd and beyond. #fellowshep #yamcast #genz To apply for a paid Shepherd summer internship, as a bridge-student, or 1 year fellowship of urban ministry start here: https://forms.gle/b...

This MEGA episode is a compilation of all our Young Adult Ministry NOW ebook CHAPTER and TOPIC discussions from multiple episodes of the YAMcast! INCLUDING: Interview with Steve Argue. Enjoy.

Chris is back from the AT. Kenny’s got a graduate. Jeremy is gone but not forgotten. Chris & Kenny wrap-up the Faith Beyond Youth Group series with a review of leveraging Fuller’s character compass for mapping your young adult ministry. #yamcast #youngadultministrypodcast #emergingadults #millennials #GenZ #youngadultministry #intergenministry #nazarene #college #collegestudents #collegeministry #...

Leaders of young adults on the Intermountain district COTN from 13 churches gathered (in-person/x2 online) for an online training hosted by @sototallyval facilitated by @kdubbley and led by Caleb Roose from @fulleryouthinstitute to creatively think together and develop action steps for “Bridging the Gaps” of #youngadultministry in our local churches across the district. 4 generations were present...

This is the last YAMcast session WITH Jeremy🥲 our resident millennial on the YAMcast host team. He and his family are moving to Croatia as missionaries with the Church of the Nazarene in July 2024.  In this episode Chris & Kenny ask Jeremy about his families journey, finishing well in their roles, and handing off a young adult ministry and leadership team. They also discuss life and ministry...

Hangout with Chris, Kenny, & Hannah as they discuss the transition connections between youth group to young adult ministry with Fuller’s “Faith Beyond Youth Group” chapters 5 & 6 as a backdrop. #yamcast #youngadultministrypodcast #emergingadults #millennials #GenZ #youngadultministry #intergenministry #nazarene #college #collegestudents #collegeministry #collegepastor #universitypastor #collegechu...

Cbean & Kdubs attempt young adult stat MATH. They are unthwarted by awkward anxiety. Navigational issues occur during irl scenarios with off the record hilarity. The duo prevail augmented by Fuller’s “Faith Beyond Youth Group” resource. Alas Jsul was missed. 2 outta 3 ain't bad? #bigbrain #fulleryouthinstitute #alphagen 🎙YAMcast: https://anchor.fm/yamcast 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yo...

JSul asks. Kdubs provides.