If we have an intergenerational focus, how then should we bring our eyes, ears and hearts into our worship gatherings? 

The book that we are focusing on in this season is called 'Imagining All Generations', and the chapter that addresses this question is written by Valerie Grissom.

Valerie is a worship leader and pastor from the Pacific Northwest region in the USA. She holds a doctorate in the theology of worship from the Robert Webber Institute of Worship, as well as a Master of Divinity from Seattle Pacific Seminary.

Valeire also has her Master’s in Performance (Piano), and is a pianist, vocalist, choir director, and music/piano teacher. At her heart, Valerie believes that all generations should be worshiping together - not just existing in the same room, but truly worshiping together.

You can find out more about Valerie and worshipping with all ages at her website - www.valeriemgrissom.com

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

The 'Living The Story - Being Intergenerational' events are running throughout October and November 2025.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's 96five.

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On this podcast we talk about bringing the generations together - but what does that look like in settings that sit outside a Western tradition?

How can churches that cater for a specific cultural group be more intergenerational in their focus?

Rev. Dr Amy Yu heads up the Next Generation ministry at Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church in Toronto, Canada. With over three decades of leadership and educational experience in trilingual churches and Christian schools, she is dedicated to fostering intergenerational faith formation and discipleship.

She holds a Master of Divinity in Youth and Family Ministry from Tyndale Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Western Seminary, where her research focused on intergenerational ministry and spiritual formation.

In addition to her pastoral role, Dr. Yu is an adjunct professor at Alliance Bible Seminary, where she teaches “Intergenerational Ministry.” She is also a sought-after speaker and trainer, regularly invited to churches and organisations to speak on topics such as intergenerational ministry, spiritual growth, and parenting the new generation.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

The 'Living The Story - Being Intergenerational' events are running throughout October and November 2025.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's 96five.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Tammy return with season five of Engage All Ages, the podcast of Intergenerate Australia & New Zealand.

This season, titled Imagining All Generations, is inspired by the book Imagining All Generations: A Renewed Vision for an Intergenerational Church, which features multiple contributors and is edited by Wilson McCoy.

In this episode Trevecca Okholm discusses the importance of family and how our stories can become a bridge between the generations. Trevecca is the author of 'The Grandparenting Effect', 'Kingdom Family' and is also a contributor to the book this series is based on.

Trevecca has served as a children's and family pastor in both the American Presbyterian and Anglican churches for over forty years. She was also an adjunct professor teaching practical theology at Azusa Pacific University in Southern California for nearly ten years.. Trevecca’s special interest has been on the role of parents and grandparents in the faith formation of children, as well as bringing the generations together in faith communities.

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Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

The 'Living The Story - Being Intergenerational' events are running throughout October and November 2025.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's 96five.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Tammy return with season five of Engage All Ages, the podcast of Intergenerate Australia & New Zealand.

This season, titled Imagining All Generations, is inspired by the book Imagining All Generations: A Renewed Vision for an Intergenerational Church, which features multiple contributors and is edited by Wilson McCoy.

In this episode we hear from Dr Holly Catterton Allen - one of the leading figures in the global intergenerational movement. She has been influential in developing and encouraging the global intergenerational community over the last 20 years.

Holly has many decades working, training and educating in this space, and recently retired from Lipscomb University in Nashville, where she was a Professor of Christian Ministries and Family Science.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's 96five.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Tammy return with season five of Engage All Ages, the podcast of Intergenerate Australia & New Zealand.

This season, titled Imagining All Generations, is inspired by the book Imagining All Generations: A Renewed Vision for an Intergenerational Church, which features multiple contributors and is edited by Wilson McCoy.

In this episode we hear from Steve Case about spiritual formation, growing in Christ through an intergenerational focus, and why bringing the generations together is not just another program that churches need to run.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's 96five.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Tammy return with season five of Engage All Ages, the podcast of Intergenerate Australia & New Zealand.

This season, titled Imagining All Generations, is inspired by the book Imagining All Generations: A Renewed Vision for an Intergenerational Church, which features multiple contributors and is edited by Wilson McCoy.

In this episode we hear from Wilson McCoy, the editor of Imagining All Generations about the process of bringing this new resource to life, and the why behind Wilson's intergenerational ministry.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's 96five.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Tammy return with season five of Engage All Ages, the podcast of Intergenerate Australia & New Zealand.

This season, titled Imagining All Generations, is inspired by the book Imagining All Generations: A Renewed Vision for an Intergenerational Church, which features multiple contributors and is edited by Wilson McCoy.

To celebrate, Michael and Tammy sat down with 96five's Alex Milne, to talk about the new podcast and why they're so passionate about bringing the generations together.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's 96five.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Tammy return with season five of Engage All Ages, the podcast of Intergenerate Australia & New Zealand.

This season, titled Imagining All Generations, is inspired by the book Imagining All Generations: A Renewed Vision for an Intergenerational Church, which features multiple contributors and is edited by Wilson McCoy.

You'll hear interviews with a number of the book's contributors, recorded in the USA at the 2025 Intergenerate Conference in Kentucky.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's 96five.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Tammy return with season five of Engage All Ages, the podcast of Intergenerate Australia & New Zealand.

This season, titled Imagining All Generations, is inspired by the book Imagining All Generations: A Renewed Vision for an Intergenerational Church, which features multiple contributors and is edited by Wilson McCoy.

You'll hear interviews with a number of the book's contributors, recorded in the USA at the 2025 Intergenerate Conference in Kentucky.

The first episode drops on Monday, September 1 - so make sure you subscribe, like or follow Engage All Ages in your podcast app, so that you are notified whenever a new episode drops.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's 96five.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This season the theme is how we gather matters; bringing cultural movement to our gatherings and moving from isolation to connection, and then to holistic engagement across the ages.

In this episode Michael and Tammy discuss the importance of pace, and how important it is to take people with you on a journey.

Celebration is also important within faith communities, and our guests Darren and Christina will also discuss some ways they've celebrated change that encouraged others, and brought the community together.

Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand exist to raise awareness of the importance of being more intergenerational within faith communities, believing we can do more together than alone.

Visit the Intergenerate website for helpful resources, webinars and information on other events.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

This podcast is produced with the support of Brisbane's 96five.

Contact the Show: https://www.intergenerate.com.au/contact

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.