Empower Youth IN Ministry
Intentional NextGen discipleship where we consider what it means to help young people live, love and lead in a broken, chaotic and distraction-filled world.
Episodes
62 episodes since 2020
Biblical Insights for Mental Health
Practicing Counselor Chrissy Brodish considers specific insights in God's Word that can speak to what we're seeing and dealing with in terms of mental health in the next generation.
September 16, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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6:55
Practical Approaches to Mental Health
In this episode we continue our conversation with Chrissy Brodish and look at practical ways that parents, youth workers and leaders can emphasize and encourage conversations about mental health with the next generation.
September 09, 2021
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6:58
Connection is Crucial for Mental Health
Our conversation with Chrissy Brodish continues as we look at the crucial role that connections make in overall mental health. This episode discusses the need for intentionality and creativity in helping the NextGen continue to find ways to con...
September 02, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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6:05
Mental Health - a Conversation with Chrissy Brodish
Chrissy Brodish, a practicing counselor working with middle schoolers, shares insights about the mental health landscape and practical thoughts for helping families and nextgen leaders to bring hope and healing in the midst of anxiety.
August 19, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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6:36
Mental Health - Looks, Likes, Laughs
In the last part of our conversation with DOC Maddison, we look at how identity development impacts mental health. Helping the next generation figure out, and making space for them to explore their LOOKS, LIKES and LAUGHS is essential in figuri...
August 12, 2021
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7:00
Love Languages of Mental Health
DOC Maddison takes insights from Gary Chapman's book, "Five Love Languages" and shows how these insights can be applied to mental health and impacting the next generation.
July 29, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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6:43
Depression is an emotion, Anxiety is a phobia
Our conversation with DOC Maddison continues as we look at depression and anxiety, and tools to help the next generation cope with both!
July 22, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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6:56
5 Stages of Grief
We continue our conversation with DOC Maddison about ministering to and empowering the next generation in light of significant issues with mental health. DOC talks through the 5 stages of grief, sharing how understanding grief as a cycle is inc...
July 08, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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6:53
Mental Health - a Conversation with DOC Maddison
DOC Maddison shares incredible insights about the effects of prolonged stress and anxiety on mental health. Remember the G.A.S.!!!
July 01, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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6:30
A Biblical Response to the Mental Health Crisis
Dr. Ling walks us through practical and biblical responses to the mental health crisis among young people. These responses, informed by a deep biblical narrative and theology of suffering, are essential for NextGen leaders to understand a...
June 10, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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6:43
Mental Health Requires Critical Thinking
Helping the next generation have a more robust theology of suffering and improving their mental health requires critical thinking. Dr. Ling Dinse examines how youth and young adult ministries can encourage this type of thinking and discussion o...
June 03, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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6:12
Theology of Suffering pt. 2
Correctly understanding the character of God is crucial for understanding the difficulties we experience in our broken world. Leaders can help the next generation do this by making space for genuine relationships, honest conversation and authen...
May 20, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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6:56
Theology of Suffering
One of the most important spiritual factors relating to mental health is helping the next generation develop a deep and robust Theology of Suffering where they're able to make sense of both the goodness of God and the pain of our broken world.
May 13, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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6:17
Biological and Social Factors of Mental Health
Dr. Ling Dinse, a licensed social worker and college professor, continues our conversation about mental health. In this episode, she dives into two different factors - biological and social - that contribute to concerns about mental health in t...
May 06, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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6:51
Mental Health - a Conversation with Dr. Ling Dinse
Mental health, anxiety and depression are incredibly prevalent and pressing concerns with the next generation. In this episode we begin a conversation with Dr. Ling Dinse, Professor of Counseling and Social Work. We explore Dr. Ling's personal ...
April 29, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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6:36
Genuine Friendships Fuel Disabilities Ministry
More than anything else, helping your students develop real, authentic and genuine friendships fuels effective disabilities ministry. Teaching the next generation to understand and be in relationship with their peers with special needs is essen...
April 22, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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6:47
2 Pillars of Effective Disabilities Ministry
In this episode, two critical and practical insights are discussed by a veteran of disabilities ministry. These insights provide the 'pillars' of effectively ministering to students with disabilities.
April 08, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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5:38
Equip Students to Minister to People with Disabilities
What are some practical ways to equip the next generation to minister to people with disabilities? Whether that's peers in youth group, or others in their small group, or church family. Tune in to hear Sandy Robinson discuss practical insights ...
April 01, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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6:41
5 Practical Tools for Ministry to Students with Disabilities
Sandy Robinson, Director of Disabilities Ministries at Calvary Church, discusses 5 practical tools to use when ministering to students with disabilities.
March 25, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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6:59
Why Students with Disabilities are Essential
Dealing with distracting behaviors and building effective relationships are important. Even more critical is the understanding of why students with disabilities are essential for a strong and complete nextgen ministry. Tune in as Sandy Robinson...
March 18, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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6:27
Connecting to Students with Disabilities
It's crucial for NextGen leaders to build relational bridges to impact students with disabilities. Reaching out to and making meaningful connections with the student(s) and their families is a crucial first step in successfully ministering to s...
March 04, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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5:42
Including Students with Disabilities
What can NextGen ministries learn about including students with disabilities in their ministries? What are the first steps to take? Join the conversation with guest Sandy Robinson, Director of Disabilities Ministry at Calvary Church in southeas...
February 25, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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5:13
Ministering to Students with Disabilities
How can NextGen ministries intentionally include, disciple and equip students with disabilities? This episode focuses first on the language that most properly frames an effective approach to disabilities ministry.
February 11, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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5:55
Happy 140th Birthday Youth Ministry!
How did the C.E. movement begin? In the midst of a snowstorm, young people stepped up to live for Christ 24/7!
February 04, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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6:43
Fruit Trees Don't Grunt
Heading into a new year often brings the chance for reflection and resolution. But even with the best of intentions, the vast majority of resolutions fail. How can we make sure our pursuit of Christ and Godly living continues to grow throughout...
January 28, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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6:09