In this leader-focused episode, Kaitlyn Caffrey and James Meehan model what it looks like to read the Bible wisely by walking through Genesis 32 and Jacob’s wrestling match with God. They unpack how to read Scripture through the lenses of Jesus is King and context is everything, helping leaders grow as Bible readers so they can lead students with confidence. A practical, honest look at wrestling with God—and discovering how every passage ultimately points us to Jesus.

In this episode, Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey break down the heart behind the new series The Book of Books. Together, they explore why the Bible matters, how to read it wisely, and how understanding the full story of Scripture helps students follow Jesus with confidence. This conversation sets the foundation for a semester focused on learning to read the Bible more days than we don’t—and letting it transform our lives.

A new year and a new semester are here—and for Switch, 2026 is all about grounding students in God’s Word. In this episode, Josh Baldwin and James Meehan unpack the heart and vision for the Spring 2026 semester, including a yearlong journey through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. They explain why helping students read the Bible more days than they don’t is the single most powerful driver of spiritual growth, walk through the upcoming Old Testament series, and share practical ways leaders can model and cultivate Bible engagement in their own lives and groups.

In the final episode of The Essentials series, Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey talk about what it really means to own your own development. They unpack why growth isn’t passive, how knowing who you want to become and where you are now matters, and why pressing forward is essential for every leader and follower of Jesus. This episode will challenge you to take responsibility for your growth and intentionally pursue becoming more like Christ. 

In this episode, James Meehan and Josh Baldwin introduce our new Switch series, Reconciled, and talk about what biblical reconciliation really looks like in our lives and relationships.

When your small group just won’t engage, it doesn’t mean you got a bad group—it means you’ve got a big leadership opportunity. In this episode of our Leader Essentials series, Josh and Kaitlyn walk through five practical ways to go deeper even when students are distracted or shut down: managing your expectations, changing the conversation, using simple tools to re-engage, developing student leaders, and stepping in with a Holy Spirit–led mindset. You’ll leave encouraged, equipped, and ready to turn “off nights” into some of your most meaningful ministry moments. 

In this episode of The Essentials, Josh Baldwin and James Meehan talk about why truly knowing your audience is essential for effective student ministry. They break down the spiritual, cultural, and technological realities shaping Gen Z and Gen Alpha—and how leaders can meet students where they are while leading them toward Jesus. From understanding post-Christian culture to building connection before correction, this conversation will equip you to lead with empathy, awareness, and purpose.

Josh Baldwin and James Meehan unpack why partnering with parents is essential in youth ministry and share practical ways to build trust, communicate well, and help families win together.

What does it really mean to lead small? Kaitlyn and James unpack five practical ways to make a big impact by focusing on the few students God has entrusted to you. Learn how to be present, create safe spaces, partner with parents, make it personal, and move students out to live their faith boldly.

In this episode, Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey kick off The Virtuous Life—a five-week series all about how the Holy Spirit shapes us to live and love like Jesus. Together, they unpack the meaning behind the fruit of the Spirit, as well as the 5 virtues that will be covered in this series—love, joy, peace, patience, and self-control—and share how each one transforms us from the inside out.

From discovering how real peace is found in the presence of God (not the absence of problems) to learning that true joy endures even in hard times, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to partner with the Holy Spirit as He grows these virtues in your life, and it will help prepare you for the Switch series ahead.