In this episode of Upon Further Review, Cody Kitchen sits down with children’s minister Allison Kitchen and student minister Michael Pearson to discuss why consistent church involvement still matters for the next generation.

In a culture where schedules are full and church attendance is often treated as optional, the discussion returns to what Scripture actually teaches about the role of the local church. Passages like Epistle to the Hebrews 10:24–25 and Epistle to the Ephesians 4:11–16 remind believers that spiritual growth was never intended to happen in isolation. The church exists to equip the saints, build unity in the faith, and help believers grow into maturity in Christ.

Allison and Michael also speak directly to parents and families. While parents are the primary disciple-makers in their children’s lives, the church is designed to partner with them—providing community, discipleship, and an environment where children and students are known, supported, and encouraged to develop their own relationship with Jesus Christ.