Next Gen Now

The transition from high school into the next stage of life—whether that includes college, work, trade school, a gap year, or another path—is one of the most significant seasons in the life of a young person and their family. During these years, young adults begin asking deeper questions about identity, purpose, relationships, and faith. At the same time, parents are learning how to shift from direct guidance to supportive presence.

In this episode, we're joined by the founders of Emerge Collaborative Rachel Collins and Falon Barton who work with families to help them navigate the unique challenges and opportunities that come during this transition into young adulthood. Drawing from years of experience working with students and families, they share insights into what young adults are really experiencing during these formative years and how parents can walk alongside them with wisdom, patience, and hope.

Special Opportunity for Parents of Seniors

Following this conversation, we're excited to host the founders of Emerge Collaborative for a live Zoom conversation for parents of seniors and young adults.

During this 90-minute interactive session, they will go deeper into the transition from high school into young adulthood, offering insight, practical tools, and space for questions from parents navigating this stage with their students.

Title: Navigating Faith and Life with Your Young Adult 📅 Date: Sunday, April 19 ⏰ Time: 6-8:30 pm 📍 Location: Live on Zoom Register here and you'll receive a Zoom link

This will be a valuable opportunity for parents to learn how to:

-Understand the developmental and spiritual shifts happening after high school

-Support their young adult without overstepping or withdrawing

-Maintain strong relational connection during a season of growing independence

-Encourage lasting faith during a time when many young adults wrestle with identity and belief

If you're a parent preparing to launch a senior or already walking alongside a young adult navigating life after high school, we hope this conversation encourages you and reminds you that this season—while sometimes challenging—is also full of possibility and growth for both you and your child.

https://www.emerge-collaborative.com/

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We close the series with wisdom. In a candid and grounding conversation, Joseph and Makaila share how they're learning to embrace limits, practice rest, and follow Jesus at a sustainable pace in a demanding world.

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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Practicing the Way

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Worship: This episode explores worship as an expression of love, surrender, and identity. These worship leaders (Micah and Valeria) share how cultivating a worshiping culture leads people to Jesus—not through performance, but through presence.

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Prayer: Prayer is learned, practiced, and often messy. In this conversation with Isa and Nick, young intercessors share how God is forming spiritual depth, teaching perseverance, and awakening faith for transformation through prayer.

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Mission & Service: Mission doesn't start overseas—it starts where you already are. This episode with Cam and Jodeci highlights everyday obedience, showing how classrooms, cafés, airplanes, and neighborhoods become places of transformation when we live sent.

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Intergenerational: This episode with Clara, Delayla and Makaila expands the conversation on community into inclusion and legacy. Hear a beautiful reflection on radical hospitality, generational honor, and how love creates space for everyone to belong at the table.

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@thehillsyoungadults

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Community: Culture doesn't happen by accident. In this episode with Ariana, Clara and Makayla, we explore how community is created and maintained—online and in real life. With creativity, joy, and intentional care, these leaders are turning events into family and connection into discipleship.

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@thehillsyoungadults

Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

Leadership: After hearing how it all began, this conversation with Cris and Kyana explores how it's being sustained. Two leaders reflect on building something that lasts—sharing wisdom on humility, vision, and raising up the next generation with care and intention.

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Beginnings: From living rooms to hundreds gathered—Makayla, Tyler and Valeria tell the origin story of the young adult minsitry at The Hills. Hear how friendship, consistency, and obedience created space for God to move in powerful ways. This is a story of humble beginnings, faithful yeses, and a spark that grew into something only God could orchestrate.

https://thehills.org/young-adults

@thehillsyoungadults

Reach out to us at [email protected] and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

In this episode, Jill sits down with Eunice Lin Nichols, Co-CEO of CoGenerate and co-author of the groundbreaking report Honest Conversations: Faith Leaders on the Real Work of Intergenerational Collaboration. Together, they explore what it really takes for churches to bring generations together in meaningful, transformational ways—not just on paper, not just symbolically, but in ways that change culture, repair conflict, share power, and deepen relationships across age groups. This conversation is honest, hopeful, and deeply practical for pastors, parents, ministry leaders, and anyone who cares about the future of the Church.

Conversation Highlights • The story behind Honest Conversations and why CoGenerate turned its lens toward faith communities • How power dynamics between generations can either fracture or fuel transformation • Why intergenerational work begins with repair, not programming • What Next Gen and Senior Adult ministries can learn from each other • Real-world examples of churches that are living out "cogeneration" • How to move from intent to practice in building bridges between generations

Featured Guests Eunice Lin Nichols Co-CEO, CoGenerate Co-author, Honest Conversations: Faith Leaders on the Real Work of Intergenerational Collaboration Eunice has led groundbreaking initiatives to bridge generational divides, from Encore.org's Gen2Gen campaign to local models of service and mentorship that bring youth and elders together for social impact.

Resources Mentioned • Read the Honest Conversations report • CoGenerate.org — inspiring stories and tools for bridging generations • Sympara.org — helping communities reimagine sacred assets for the common good

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