Lead222 Podcast

Lead222 Podcast

By Jake Smith and Nathan GerberReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Lead222 Podcast episodes

  • 11. Inside Game, Outside Game

    In this episode Bo invites LEAD Staff members to share insights from what we are learning in the LEAD Community as well as best practices on what a Healthy Leader looks like.

    Matt Swigart has been in ministry for 20 years in a broad range of settings. Starting with his wife Christina and their 3 children Caitlyn, Caleb and Lucy, to local church ministry to currently being the Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and being the Director of Coaches Training and the LEADMissions Team with LEAD222. Matt is wired like a coach and team builder and is blessed any time God answers his prayer to "Be positioned for maximum influence for God's Kingdom."

    Heather Statser serves on staff with LEAD222 . and has held the position of Women’s director and missions coordinator for the last year. She has 10+ years of Student Ministry experience. Heather is a wife of 13 years and has two daughters who are 11 and 6 years old.



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    32 min
  • 10. Racial Injustice - Youth Pastor Discussion

    Chris Herning and Ramon Mayo speak to youth leaders and give practical insights on this topic of Racial Injustice while giving action steps from their own student ministries in Chicago.

    Ramon Mayo is currently the student ministry coordinator for the South Suburban Vineyard Church. He lives in Homewood, IL with his wife Yvette and their 3 kids.

    Chris Herning and his wife, Brooks, have been doing youth ministry together since 1990; and have been serving at their current church, reaching students on the north side of Chicago and the close suburbs since 1994.  Which makes him a season veteran.  He has mentored a lot of people - Including coaching Ramon.  He and Brooks have two adult daughters, and live in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago.


    CONVERSATION LINKS

    His Story,  Our Story

    https://www.amazon.com/His-Story-Our-Ramon-Mayo-ebook/dp/B00B91R3OA/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Ramon+mayo+black+history+devotional&qid=1593450662&sr=8-1

    White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism

    https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism-ebook/dp/B07638ZFN1/ref=sr_1_2?crid=HVM67RWLD1AW&dchild=1&keywords=white+fragility&qid=1593450714&sprefix=white+%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-2


    White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White

    https://www.amazon.com/White-Awake-Honest-Look-Means/dp/0830843930/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=white+awake&qid=1593450790&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUTU2NDdQTTBFM1NIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzMzMDQzMzZVM0FCVzdMQklMMSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDExNjUwM1FTRUxBMjhQUDFGOSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

    The Cross and the Lynching Tree

    https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Lynching-Tree-James-Cone-ebook/dp/B005M1ZIGI/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2HKPJK5WDPVCA&dchild=1&keywords=the+cross+and+the+lynching+tree&qid=1593450877&sprefix=the+cross%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-2

    Reconstructing the Gospel: Finding Freedom from Slaveholder Religion

    https://www.amazon.com/Reconstructing-Gospel-Finding-Slaveholder-Religion-ebook/dp/B0794FRTWP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NL8GK1H7AC7O&dchild=1&keywords=reconstructing+the+gospel+finding+freedom+from+slaveholder+religion&qid=1593450927&sprefix=Recon%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1




    39 min
  • 9. Racial Injustice from a Father's Eyes

    Perry Hines speaks to youth leaders from a father’s perspective on the topic of Racial Injustice.  He gives practical insights to youth leaders on how to engage in this conversation and properly respond to students of color from a parent’s viewpoint.

    Perry Hines spent about 25 years in corporate America helping companies market their products.  He started his own consulting business about 12 years ago.  He has an MBA from the University of Minnesota, a B.A. from Western Kentucky University and spent a couple of years at law school at Indiana University. He's been married to his college sweetheart, Lisa, for almost 34 years who is a college professor at Butler University and they have 2 amazing adult sons... Most of all....Perry wants you to know they have a 9 month old grandson named Isaac...who is the joy of their life.


    CONVERSATION LINKS

    Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8jUA7JBkF4

    A birdwatcher, a dog and Amy Cooper. Another viral racial incident in America: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-05-26/amy-cooper-george-floyd-ahmaud-arbury

    Bishop T.D. Jakes & Pastor Carl Lentz Discuss Racism in America

    George Floyd, Minneapolis Protests, Ahmaud Arbery & Amy Cooper | The Daily Social Distancing Show



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    Contact Dave at [email protected]

    31 min
  • 8. Strength Through Weakness

    In this episode Steve Keels shares what it really looks like for us to lead with strength through our weakness.  He shares his own personal story of losing his son and how God’s grace continues to provide him strength to lead others.

    Steve is the Executive Discipleship Pastor at Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, Oregon. He oversees groups, adult bible studies and men’s ministry. Each of these areas are focused on people growing in community as they live life alongside each other.  He led a large student ministry for years and his passion for reaching the next generation has never left him.


    Questions for Coaching and Gatherings:

    1. What speaks to you after reading 2 Corinthians 11:16 - 12:10?
    2. How does God’s power work best in weakness?
    3. What stood out to you in this podcast?
    4. How do we teach this concept of strength through weakness in our student ministries?

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      Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing

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      Contact Dave at [email protected]

      38 min
    6. 7. Leading Up

      To have a greater Kingdom Impact you need to get coached up to Lead Up!  In this episode Gretchen Gilbert and Toby Anderson share practical insights on how to Lead Up. You will hear how to best build influence, along with specific ways to have great communication with those that supervise you.


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      Contact Dave at [email protected]

      24 min
    7. 6. Don't Make Ministry Your Identity

      In this episode Zach Matchett and Jessica Uitvlugt talk through some unhealthy signs that show ministry has become your identity. You will also hear practical steps they have taken towards a healthy identity in Christ that leads to a greater Kingdom impact.


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      32 min
    8. 5. Marriage and Ministry

      In this episode Andy and Candace Stephenson address communication and personality differences in marriage, navigating difficult seasons, and share some practical lessons they’ve learned in their married life.

      Dr. Andy Stephenson serves as the Carmel campus pastor of Northview Church in Carmel, Indiana. Andy has a Master’s degree from Oklahoma State University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington specializing in nonprofit leadership. Candace is a former recording artist from Nashville, Tennessee. She speaks to a variety of audiences, addressing topics such as self esteem, purity and seeing one’s self through God’s eyes. Andy and Candace have been married since 2005 and they have two daughters.


      Facebook: 

      Andy Stephenson

      Candace Hargett Stephenson


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      Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing

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      Contact Dave at [email protected]

      26 min
    9. 4. Soul Care And Youth Ministry Wisdom

      Betsy Marvin is the Director of Family Ministry for Cornerstone Church in Caledonia, Michigan.  She has worked with students for over 30 years.  In this episode Betsy shares examples on why soul care and practicing gratitude in our lives during the greatest crises of our lifetime is crucial.  She offers deep wisdom and encourages each of us to stay focused on Christ and the role He has uniquely called each one of us to.


      Betsy Marvin:

      Betsy is the Director of Family Ministry for Cornerstone Church in Caledonia, MI. Betsy has worked with students for over 30 years and has served at Cornerstone for over twenty of those years. Betsy also teaches women’s ministry at Grace Christian University as an adjunct professor. She holds a degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Ministry. Betsy has been married for over 30 years and has two adult children. In her free time, Betsy enjoys reading, writing, mission trips, laughing with her family, and date nights!


      CONVERSATION LINKS

      www.betsymarvin.com

      Facebook: Betsy Marvin

      Instagram: betsyjmarvin


      Questions for Coaching and Gatherings:

      1. When do you take your day of Rest?  What does that day of Rest look like?
      2. How do you practice Gratitude in your life and ministry?
      3. What disciplines do you currently have in place to grow spiritually?
      4. How is your Soul?  How are you REALLY?


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        21 min
      6. 3. Making The Most Of Our Time

        Richy Fisher has over 30 years of youth ministry leadership experience.He has served in various key leadership roles for LEAD222 and currently serves as Executive Pastor of Community Bible in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

        Kent Bjurstrom is the pastor of student ministries at Northview Church located in central Indiana with 13 campuses. In this episode Richy and Kent share how to best manage our time.

        They share best practices and principles to be more effective in our time management to be healthy leaders in all areas of our lives.


        RICHY FISHER

        Facebook: Richy Fisher

        Create a time budget that details how you spend your hours during a typical week.  Categorize time into fixed time (must do’s) and discretionary time (want to do’s)

        KENT BJURSTROM

        Facebook: Kent Bjurstrom

        Instagram: pastorkentb

        Website and Blog: www.pastor2youth.com


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        26 min
      7. 2. Strong Families - How To Create A Family Lifestyle That Outlasts The Pandemic

        Kurt Brodbeck has served in many roles in student ministry and is currently the Family Ministry Pastor at Northview Church, a multisite church with 13 locations.  In this episode Kurt shares how we can be intentional with our families and create a family lifestyle that outlasts the COVID-19 pandemic.  He gives us practical examples that each of us can apply and encourages us to develop or revisit values that drive what we prioritize in the future.


        Kurt is the Family Ministry Pastor at Northview Church, a multisite church with 13 different locations.  He has been on staff at Northview for 15 years and lives in central Indiana with his wife Brooke and three kids, Corbin, Quincy, and Keller.


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        Contact Dave at [email protected]

        25 min

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      The LEAD222 podcast is designed to help student ministry leaders stay healthy & become more effective in life & leadership. Jake and Gerb are Youth Pastors in the Indianapolis area who love to…