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211 Being or Doing?

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - July 10, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Human Being or Human Doing? ... Kelsey O’Connor said it best in her commencement speech at NC State University. She suffered a career ending brain injury while playing softball for the NC State Wolfpack. After she recovered... she understood more about life. Everyone wants to know... What Are ...

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Overcoming the Fear of Neglecting the 99 To Reach The One | S04.E03

Intentional Churches Podcast - July 09, 2024 03:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode, Erin and Doug welcome Holly Gillespie to discuss the importance of designing church systems and processes with the one in mind. They spotlight the need to shift from a buffet-style approach to a more intentional and targeted strategy that focuses on those who are far fr...

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210 Moving Mountains with Avery Hooper

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - July 03, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Avery Hooper is a brilliant young lady who knows how to face obstacles and overcome them! Her father and mother led the way spiritually and familiarized her with Jesus Christ as Savior of the world. They also led the path of student ministry in her life through church and their own involvement...

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We'll Be Back Next Week!

Intentional Churches Podcast - July 02, 2024 03:00 - 50 seconds ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Just a quick break for July 4th. We hope you have a wonderful week and we can't wait to jump back into Season 4 with you next Tuesday.  See you soon!

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209 NOW

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - June 26, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
The past few weeks have been very, good, hard, motivating, hurtful, joyful and inspiring. In other words, “Normal... with a bit of an edge". Matthew 6:24 - 7:14 NLT - “…God cares more about you…” “NOW” matters! Jesus said, “Why are you worrying about what you wear or what you are going to ...

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Generational Differences And The Evolution Of Church Leadership | S04.E02

Intentional Churches Podcast - June 25, 2024 03:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode, Erin and Doug discuss the evolution of church leadership and the shift in mindset between different generations. They specifically focus on the pros and cons of small group models and the need for integration between church life and everyday life. They talk through the ...

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From The Bishop #4 - War In Israel

Visually Prepared - June 24, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Tap to send us a message! in this episode, Bishop Booker expresses his thoughts on the War in Israel.  Contact me: [email protected] Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/vp.podcast/ All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/VPHGRPodcast

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208 Hearing The Whisper

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - June 19, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
In 1 Kings 19:10-18, God tells Elijah that He will speak to Elijah on the mountain. So Elijah climbs the mountain! Some big and loud and terrifying things happen, but God is not in any of those things. Elijah hears a gentle breeze and he knows that this is God and he comes out from hiding. G...

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Understanding Your Church's Relational Reach Zone | S04.E01

Intentional Churches Podcast - June 18, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Welcome to season 4! This season is all about helping you prepare for your church's next big push!  In this fist episode Erin & Doug talk with Bart Rendel on the concept of the relational reach zone of churches and how it impacts strategic planning for the next season. Bart stresses the...

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207 Youth Pastor Summit - Orlando, Florida - Experience and Review

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - June 12, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Youth Pastor Summit is a premier conference and training for next gen pastors, youth pastors, educators, and their teams. Youth Pastor Summit (presented by Student Leadership University) is conference designed to encourage and equip every leader. This conference includes breakout / small group s...

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How Do I Manage Stress And Avoid Burnout? | S03.E10

Intentional Churches Podcast - June 11, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this last episode of Season 3 Erin and Doug are joined by Mitch Harrison to discuss church leadership challenges, focusing on the critical issue of burnout. Mitch shares his personal journey of experiencing and overcoming burnout, and the need for intentional replenishment. The conve...

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206 Stories Sell

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - June 05, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
There’s an old saying that still stands true, “Facts tell and STORIES SELL.” Jesus often told stories, some as parables, to illustrate the truth of God. There was no written Bible for many years after Jesus died and rose from the dead. It was the stories by word-of-mouth and the reading of the...

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How Can We Achieve Strategic Alignment? | S03.E09

Intentional Churches Podcast - June 04, 2024 03:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode Erin and Doug discuss strategic alignment in church leadership with guest Allie Bryant. Allie, a Strategic Alignment Executive at Trader's Point Christian Church, explains her role in bridging the gap between strategy and execution. The conversation focuses on common cha...

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From The Bishop #3 - Dive in!

Visually Prepared - June 03, 2024 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Tap to send us a message! In this episode, Bishop Booker answers, 'What do young ministers/preachers need more of?'  Contact me: [email protected] Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/vp.podcast/ All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/VPHGRPodcast

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VP & HGR Podcast #4 - Rev. Martyn Ballestero Sr.

Visually Prepared - May 31, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Tap to send us a message! In this episode, we had the honor to talk with Rev. Martyn Ballestero Sr., the son of Apostolic legends Carl and Connie Ballestero. Tune in as he tells us stories about his early ministry, trusting God, faith, and miracles!  Contact me: visuallypreparedpodcast@gmail....

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CUES 163: Augmenting People Helping People with AI

CUES Podcast - May 30, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode of the CUES Podcast, guest Lee Wetherington, senior director of corporate strategy at CUES Supplier member Jack Henry, discusses the impact that artificial intelligence is already having on credit unions. Two areas that will be improved by AI are member experience and service and...

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205 Let Them Talk

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - May 29, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
You may be an amazing speaker. You are probably an incredible person, but people listen and believe you are who you are when other people, students, staff, parents and colleagues say great things about you (what you and/or your ministry have accomplished). It’s still happening to me. People ar...

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How Can Our Church Integrate With Our Community? | S03.E08

Intentional Churches Podcast - May 28, 2024 03:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Bishop Derrick McRae, Senior Pastor at The Experience Christian Center in Orlando, Florida sits down with Erin and Doug to share insights on how churches can better integrate with their communities and meet their needs. He touches on the importance of approaching community integration w...

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From The Bishop #2 - Timeline of The Bible

Visually Prepared - May 27, 2024 15:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Tap to send us a message! In this brief episode, Bishop Booker discusses the Bible's Timeline.  Contact me: [email protected] Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/vp.podcast/ All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/VPHGRPodcast

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204 Opening Doors

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - May 22, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
“Do for others what you want them to do for you.” Have you ever had someone hold a door open for you when your hands or arms were full? Felt pretty good knowing someone cared. How many doors have you held open for people? Some of those doors you opened were emotional, spiritual, life changing, j...

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How Can The Church Grow And Not Lose It's Vision? | S03.E07

Intentional Churches Podcast - May 21, 2024 03:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Erin and Doug talk through the topic of church growth and how to navigate it without losing sight of the church's vision and mission. They discuss the importance of not being afraid of growth and the need to innovate and focus on relational ministry. They caution against reverting to ol...

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203 Mackenzie Balmer - Apex Missions

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - May 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mackenzie Balmer was a girl who grew up without the church. When she encountered Jesus, she found out that God had a wonderful plan for her life already in place. She and her husband Zane have a unique love story and they both have a ministry profession. Mackenzie is with Apex Missions for stu...

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How Do We Get Our Teams To Collaborate? | S03.E06

Intentional Churches Podcast - May 14, 2024 03:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
This week Erin & Doug are joined by their good friend Dano and they talk about the importance of collaboration and working well together across teams in church leadership. They discuss the challenges of silos within teams and the need to eliminate them for effective decision-making and ...

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202 Model It

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - May 08, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This episode is about taking action! Especially, acting like (aka modeling) the person you want your children and/or students to be like. “Do what I say and not what I do!” Was an old saying. It didn’t work when it was popular and it doesn’t work now. What do you want your children, grandchild...

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How Do I Address Staffing Shortages? | S03.E05

Intentional Churches Podcast - May 07, 2024 03:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode, Erin and Doug talk through the challenges of being short-staffed in churches and how to navigate this issue. They discuss the importance of having a developmental mindset and raising up leaders from within the church. They also highlight the concept of agency, where ind...

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From The Bishop #1 - The Power of Consecration vs. Unconsecrated Brilliance

Visually Prepared - May 06, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Tap to send us a message! In this first episode of the series, Bishop Booker shares his thoughts on the power of consecration versus a term he calls "unconsecrated brilliance."  Contact me: [email protected] Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/vp.podcast/ All other platf...

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201 NO CASH - NO HOPE - NO JOBS... 25 YEARS

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - May 01, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
25 years seems like a long time until you compare it to history. We overestimate what we can accomplish in a year and under estimate what we can accomplish in 10 years. Time and longevity matter! Invest in teenagers and your personal future will change. Life changing events happen. Students ...

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LIVE From ICCON 24! | S03.E04

Intentional Churches Podcast - April 30, 2024 03:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
This week we were live at the Intentional Churches Conference in Orlando! Erin and Doug gathered with Allie Bryant, Bishop McCrae, and Mike Hickerson at the Intentional Churches Conference. They discuss critical topics for church leaders, focusing on aligning team members with church cu...

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200 Dr. Sarah Cooke Friend - Oncologist - Former Youth Ministry Student

Youth Worker On Fire Podcast - April 24, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
How does an Oncologist end up on a podcast like this? Why would she take her precious time to give to us her knowledge and kindness? Great questions!    Dr. Sarah Friend (formally Sarah Cooke) was a student in the youth ministry I was the pastor of. She gives great credit to my wonderful w...

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CUES 162: Exciting Times Ahead With Instant Payments

CUES Podcast - April 24, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 8 ratings
In this episode of the CUES podcast we talk about payment trends and strategies with guest Tede Forman, president of payment solutions at CUES Supplier member Jack Henry. He leads the company’s strategy and solutions for payments and spoke about why Jack Henry actively participated with the Fede...