Pivot NW

Martin & Lauren talk with Rev. Dave Sim of Renew Covenant Church in Lynnwood, WA. Using the guide Jesus Went There, they discuss how Jesus' ministry should inform our engagement in social and political conflicts.

Dr. Kutter Callaway, author of Breaking the Marriage Idol, joins Martin and Lauren to talk about the Wedding Bells discussion guide. They explore the joys and struggles of both marriage and singleness, and also discuss how the church could better support young adults as they navigate questions around romantic relationships.

Polly Yorioka, who works with young adults and international students at University Presbyterian Church, joins Martin & Lauren for a conversation about the discussion guide, Conflict.

Pastor Tyler Gorsline of A Seattle Church and Dr. Jeff Keuss talk with Lauren about the importance of third place communities in this guide discussion.

Lauren talks with two (Young Adult!) members of the Pivot NW data team, Jennifer McCoy and Mackenzie Harris. They discuss the connection between faith and risk, how they have dealt with risk, and what facilitators should be aware of as they have this conversation with young adults groups.

Martin and Lauren speak with Pastor Zac Calvo of partner church Northminster Presbyterian about the Marriage Equality guide. They talk about how to facilitate a particularly intense discussion and provide insight into where this conversation might get derailed.

Albert Wang, a recovery counselor and attendee of our partner congregation Rainier Avenue Church, joined Martin and Lauren to talk about the power of story and how young adult groups can engage this topic through our discussion guide, What's Your Story?

Pivot data team member Linda Montano joined Martin & Lauren to talk about our Scarcity or Abundance discussion guide. This guide deals with the concept of hope.

Dr. Gabrielle Metzler joined Program Director Martin Jimenez and Executive Director Jeff Keuss in the spring of 2019 to talk through our Burnout discussion guide. This was our first attempt at a discussion guide companion podcast and was recorded at Alexander Hall where SPU's School of Theology is located.

Pastor Ellie VerGowe of First Covenant Church Seattle joins Program Director Martin Jimenez and Communications Coordinator Lauren Pattie to talk through a discussion guide that focuses on differing views of the church. This podcast was recorded remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021.