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On this episode, CIY’s Director of AEffect Katelyn Adams shares her vision for resourcing churches. Then, CIY’s Director of MIX Caleb DeRoin discusses everything from mental health to how MIX picks its theme every year.

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In this episode, we're joined by Bekah Behnke, the Special Needs Minister at Christ's Church of Oronogo in Oronogo, Missouri. Bekah chats with us about her heart for students with special needs, her strategies to help those students feel safe and welcome in student ministry programming, and her recommendations to ensure those students can engage with events and trips.

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- @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio
- CIY Community Facebook Group
- Email us at [email protected]

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In this episode, we're joined by Juan Fallas, a youth pastor at Valley View Christian Church in Littleton, Colorado. Brad and Juan discuss the long-term impact of summer events and the importance of building strong relationships within a student ministry.

Here's how you can connect with us:
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Season 3 of Beyond the Event is here, and we could not be more excited! Join us this season in our new format where we'll sit down with youth pastors and have intentional conversations about youth ministry and life. Our hope is that these various experiences in ministry across the country can be helpful for you in your local context.

Here's how you can connect with us:
- www.ciy.com
- @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio
- CIY Community Facebook Group
- Email us at [email protected]

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Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us!

Season 3 of Beyond the Event is here, and we could not be more excited! Join us this season in our new format where we'll sit down with youth pastors and have intentional conversations about youth ministry and life. Our hope is that these various experiences in ministry across the country can be helpful for you in your local context. 

Here's how you can connect with us:
- www.ciy.com
- @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio
- CIY Community Facebook Group
- Email us at [email protected]

As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send this episode to a friend!

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In this episode, Katie Matsumoto Moore discusses the signs of burnout and how to combat those in ministry. 

Here's how you can connect with us:
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- @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio
- CIY Community Facebook Group
- Email us at [email protected]

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In this episode, CIY President Jayson French joins us to recount youth ministry stories of the past when things didn't go quite as planned and what he learned through the process. 

Here's how you can connect with us:
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- @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio
- CIY Community Facebook Group
- Email us at [email protected]

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In this episode, Heather Flies joins us to discuss connecting with students outside of weekly programming and being creative with those touchpoints. Later, CIY Vice President of Content Patrick Snow talks about his recent Engage trip to Northern Ireland, connects movies with the gospel, and answers your Mailbag questions. 

Here's how you can connect with us:
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- @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio
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- Email us at [email protected]

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In this episode, Hannah Helwege discusses the role and importance of small groups and being an effective small-group leader. Later in the show, CIY Film Team Lead MD Neely joins us to talk about CIY films of past and present.

Here's how you can connect with us:
- www.ciy.com
- @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio
- CIY Community Facebook Group
- Email us at [email protected]

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In this episode, Aaron Pelsue joins us to discuss being intentional while programming and leading worship services. Later in the episode, CIY Director of Programming Nate Karnes discusses creating CIY events and answers your Mailbag questions. 

Here's how you can connect with us:
- www.ciy.com
- @christinyouth on Instagram: you can find all of our individual program accounts in the bio
- CIY Community Facebook Group
- Email us at [email protected]

As always, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. It also helps us out if you rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and send this episode to a friend!