Youth minister veteran, Christ Trent, serves as Next Gen catalyst for Georgia Baptist Missions Board and is the author of Consider This: A Youth Minister’s Guide to Longevity. In this episode, Chris shares his ministry journey with Shane and Paul and imparts valuable wisdom and insight on how to navigate a pathway to longevity in ministering to Gen Z.

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Youth ministry veteran, college professor and author, Tim McKnight, understands Gen Z’s unique characteristics. In this episode, Tim shares his faith journey with Shane and Paul and discusses how parents and youth ministry leaders can influence and disciple today’s generation of young people to follow Christ and lead a kingdom movement.

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Christian content creator and influencer Collin LaBrosse treats social media like a mission field. In this episode, Collin shares his faith journey with Shane and Paul and discusses how God continues to work in his heart as he uses his social media platform to point people to Jesus.

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Jack Eason has worked with nonprofits for more than 30 years, helping ministries with branding, fundraising and leadership development. In this episode, Jack shares his ministry journey with Shane and Paul and discusses his new book, The Loneliness Solution: Finding Meaningful Connection in a Disconnected World, that tackles the issues of loneliness and the benefits of doing life together with others.

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Bestselling author and international speaker, Mark Mittelberg, serves as executive director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University. In this podcast episode, Mark shares his ministry journey with Shane and Paul and talks about vital evangelistic principles and strategies ministries can incorporate to reach and disciple the next generation with the gospel.

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Ryan Scantling, Baptist Collegiate Ministry minister at the University of Arkansas, shares his ministry journey with Shane and Paul. In this podcast episode, Ryan talks about discipleship and mentoring the next generation and how valuable it is for leaders to call out the called as they equip future leaders.

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Bill Noe, associate director for the Center for Collegiate Ministry at Texas Baptists, shares his ministry journey with Shane and Paul. In this podcast episode, Bill talks about the importance of investing in collegiate leaders and how the results of affirming and encouraging each other can lead to growth.

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Trevin Wax, vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board (NAMB), shares his ministry journey with Shane and Paul and talks about his book Rethink Your Self: The Power of Looking Up Before Looking In. Trevin also discusses his new role at NAMB and gives insight into developing content in a new and compelling way that applies truth for the next generation.

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Ryan Fontenot, founder and director of Rage Ministries, shares his testimony and ministry journey with Shane and Paul. Ryan also discusses why it’s essential for ministry leaders to have a strategic plan of action in evangelism.

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Ethan Jago, pastor of young adults at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida, and his wife, Dianne, author and co-owner of Deeply Rooted Magazine, seek to have a godly family as they minister to young adult student leaders. In this episode, Ethan and Dianne share their ministry journey with Shane and Paul and talk about what it takes to do ministry together and the benefits of serving the next generation.

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