Hey friends! We're back with Crystal Mazucca and Part 2 of the enormous need gen z and gen alpha have to have leaders in their life who love them! In this episode, we explore how love in leadership creates emotional safety, fosters trust, and transforms the way these young generations engage with their faith and the church.

Chuck and Crystal emphasize how important consistency is, and how engaging with students outside the church walls can be a game-changer! They also tackle how developing and training leaders is vital to creating a thriving, supportive church community. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to lead the next generation like never before!

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Gen Z and Gen Alpha are craving more than just flashy programs and cool environments—they need leaders who genuinely love them. Their emotional needs run deep, and the most impactful leaders are those who prioritize building authentic, caring relationships. In this episode, we explore how love in leadership creates emotional safety, fosters trust, and transforms the way these young generations engage with their faith and the church.

Crystal Mazzuca is a Content Editor for Lifeway’s Hyfi and Kids’ Short Term Studies. With an MA in Christian Education Administration, she has a passion to encourage and equip leaders to impact the next generation for Christ. She’s spent the last 20 years in Kids, Student, and Family Ministry and loves serving both the big C church and her local church in Olympia, WA.

Chuck and Crystal emphasize how important consistency is, and how engaging with students outside the church walls can be a game-changer! They also tackle how developing and training leaders is vital to creating a thriving, supportive church community. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to lead the next generation like never before!

Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
Connect with Lifeway Kids
Connect with Lifeway Students

It's no secret today's youth are facing unique challenges that differ from those in previous generations. In this Part 2 episode, Chuck Peters and Josh Straub dive deep into the mental health challenges facing today’s youth and the critical role emotional safety plays in their lives. If you haven't listened to Part 1, we highly encourage you to go back and listen!

Joshua Straub, Ph.D. is a husband, dad, speaker, author, and family and leadership coach. A champion of human empathy, Josh leads Famous at Home, a company equipping leaders, organizations, military families, and churches in emotional intelligence and family wellness. He is also an author/ coauthor of seven books including Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well and coauthor, along with his wife Christi, of two children’s book, What Am I Feeling? and What Do I Do With Worry? He and Christi also host the weekly Famous at Home podcast.

We know this conversation is going to help you be a better leader to the next generation! Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

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Famous at Home
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It's no secret today's youth are facing unique challenges that differ from those in previous generations. In this two part series, Chuck Peters and Josh Straub dive deep into the mental health challenges facing today’s youth and the critical role emotional safety plays in their lives. For next-generation leaders, creating environments where young people feel seen, known, and valued is non-negotiable. We’ll explore how to foster trust, build authentic relationships, and empower youth through leadership opportunities.

Joshua Straub, Ph.D. is a husband, dad, speaker, author, and family and leadership coach. A champion of human empathy, Josh leads Famous at Home, a company equipping leaders, organizations, military families, and churches in emotional intelligence and family wellness. Josh also is a Fellow of the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling. As a marriage and family coach and consultant, Josh coaches leaders to be famous at home so they can thrive on their stage. He also speaks regularly for Joint Special Operations Command and serves military families across the country.

Josh is author/ coauthor of seven books including Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well and coauthor, along with his wife Christi, of two children’s book, What Am I Feeling? and What Do I Do With Worry? He and Christi also host the weekly Famous at Home podcast.

This conversation offers practical steps for creating inclusive, joyful communities that nurture connection and support the next generation’s spiritual and emotional growth. We know this conversation is going to help you be a better leader to the next generation! Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
Famous at Home
Connect with Josh Straub

Think you know Gen Z and Gen Alpha? What they value, challenges they face, and how they differ from generations before them? On today's show Josh Straub and Chuck Peters dive into who Gen Z and Gen Alpha are and what they're looking for in Part 2 of this series, If you haven't listened to Part 1, we'd love for you to go back and listen now and see what it's crucial for Next Gen leaders to lead with integrity and authenticity!

Joshua Straub, Ph.D. is a husband, dad, speaker, author, and family and leadership coach. A champion of human empathy, Josh leads Famous at Home, a company equipping leaders, organizations, military families, and churches in emotional intelligence and family wellness. Josh also is a Fellow of the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling. As a marriage and family coach and consultant, Josh coaches leaders to be famous at home so they can thrive on their stage. He also speaks regularly for Joint Special Operations Command and serves military families across the country.

Josh is author/ coauthor of seven books including Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well and coauthor, along with his wife Christi, of two children’s book, What Am I Feeling? and What Do I Do With Worry? He and Christi also host the weekly Famous at Home podcast.

We know this conversation is going to help you be a better leader to the next generation! Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
Famous at Home
Connect with Josh Straub

Welcome to the very first episode of ETCH - a podcast designed for the Next Gen Leaders of the church! For us to know how to lead the next generation, we must know who they are! How are they different from the generations before them? What unique challenges do they face? What do they value? On today's show Josh Straub and Chuck Peters dive into those questions and challenge leaders to invest with integrity and authenticity.

Joshua Straub, Ph.D. is a husband, dad, speaker, author, and family and leadership coach. A champion of human empathy, Josh leads Famous at Home, a company equipping leaders, organizations, military families, and churches in emotional intelligence and family wellness. Josh also is a Fellow of the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling. As a marriage and family coach and consultant, Josh coaches leaders to be famous at home so they can thrive on their stage. He also speaks regularly for Joint Special Operations Command and serves military families across the country.

Josh is author/ coauthor of seven books including Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well and coauthor, along with his wife Christi, of two children’s book, What Am I Feeling? and What Do I Do With Worry? He and Christi also host the weekly Famous at Home podcast.

We know this conversation is going to help you be a better leader to the next generation! Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

SHOW LINKS:
Famous at Home
Connect with Josh Straub

The ETCH Next Gen Podcast is your go-to resource for inspiration, practical advice, and spiritual encouragement tailored specifically for those leading the next generation. Whether you're a pastor, youth leader, children's ministry director, or a volunteer passionately investing in young lives, this podcast is designed to equip and empower you for impactful ministry to kids, students, and families. Each episode features insightful conversations with seasoned leaders, experts, and influencers who share their wisdom on relevant topics. Join us as we explore how to navigate the enormous needs of Gen Z and Alpha, and the unique challenges and opportunities of next-generation ministry leaders.