We're back On The Frontier talking about new Young Life camps, Generation Z, and humor in Young Life. First, Ryder & Ben discuss Wild Ridge, Young Life's new property in West Virginia, and offer a challenge to listeners...you can win a pizza! They then unpack a new Google report called “It's Lit”. This report studies what's “cool” in the eyes of Generation Z (current teenagers), and which ideas, brands, celebrities, and social networks captivate them most.  Later in the episode (12:40), we are joined by Byran Spillman, a Young Life Area Director in Mississippi. Bryan & Ryder discuss program in Young Life, and our opportunity to redeem the culture of kids and invite them into a new and greater world. In the end, they remind us that we are called to be Godly, but be funny.

#036: Humor is a Way to Love People (ft Bryan Spillman)

On The Frontier, hosted by Justin Ryder and Ben Battaglia, is a podcast about Young Life. We'll unpack the latest Young Life news, explore innovation and creativity around the mission, and learn from the stories of our guests.  Our hope is that this “cabin time on the record” inspires you, and is a hub for vulnerable, real conversation not just about Young Life, but all of life. 

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This is the official series finale of On The Frontier, a podcast about leadership, creativity, and innovation in Young Life. From the bottom of our hearts to yours, its been a joy and pleasure of a project. Thank you to all our listeners and guests -- “the crazy ones” who made this whole project possible. To us, this was more than just a podcast.   The good news? Young Life will have a mission-wide podcast (we got picked up!), launching in late summer or early fall. You can click here to subscribe. I (Justin), would love for you to JOIN IN to this project. If you are interested, drop me a line here. You can also follow him personally at @jt_ryder on Twitter and Instagram.  To follow Ben's next adventure, you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @jbbattaglia. He is also launching a blog in the next few weeks at jbbattaglia.com.  We'll see you On The Frontier. 

"The Final Frontier."

Ben and Ryder discuss their initial reactions to the Pepsi and Heineken commercials, each which tackles social issues, as well as the recent Netflix show, '13 Reasons Why'. We hope you'll join into the conversation! Be a pioneer.   

#040: A Steady Diet of Truth

Fil Anderson was and is a 'spiritual overachiever'. His journey lead him to discover the ’truest thing about him’ — while developing a contemplative spiritual life in the process. He sits down with Justin to talk about burnout, performance driven ministry, the beginning of his friendship with Brennan Manning, his favorite beach, and more. Journey with Fil at http://www.filanderson.com. 

#039: How a Cucumber Becomes a Pickle (ft Fil Anderson)

Ryder and Ben discuss podcasts they love, lessons they learned when deciding whether to come on Young Life staff or not (4:45), and most importantly, they interact with a “sneaky” survey that Ben planted all over a recent Young Life training he was at to find out what people really thought about their jobs (18:00). Its an unofficial engagement survey, and we discuss it On the Frontier.  Special thanks to our wonderful friends who answered their phone ;)

#038: If I'm Honest about My Job...

Ryder and Ben discuss mentoring and discipleship done with Radical Candor (a new book by Kim Scott). Next, Ryder sits down with a 40 year veteran of Young Life, Joe Belinko, to discuss how he coaches and mentors in lacrosse and life.  Who are you mentoring?  If someone were to ask, what would you teach them?  See you On The Frontier.  

#036: Humor is a Way to Love People (ft Bryan Spillman)

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