Grow + Go | Building Bridges: Engaging the Next Generation with Guest Alex Pope

In this episode, I get to chat with Alex Pope, a youth pastor all the way from Auckland, New Zealand. Alex has an amazing heart for young people, and we dive into his journey in youth ministry—from the challenges facing today’s youth to why connecting across generations matters so much. Alex also shares his take on discipleship, building real relationships with young people, and helping them stay rooted in their faith. Plus, he talks about the way God’s love can truly change lives in ministry.Key links: Connect with Em on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloemtyler/ Connect with Alex on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/send_me._here_i_am/ Connect with The Devoted Collective on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedevotedcollective/ Prayers for a Generation: https://www.thedevotedcollective.org/product-page/prayers-for-a-generation?currency=GBP University Students looking for a church: https://www.studentlinkup.org/Show notes generated automatically:Key Words:youth ministry, discipleship, intergenerational connections, faith, loneliness, youth pastor, mental health, church community, spiritual growth, youth engagementChapters00:00 Introducing Alex Pope06:13 The Importance of Intergenerational Connections07:49 New Chapter09:19 Building Relationships with Young People11:10 Tips for Engaging with Young People15:01 Touch and Go Interactions15:26 The Power of Small Gestures and Intentional Moments of Connection17:03 Discipleship: Pointing People to Jesus18:44 Building Relationships and the Challenges of Discipleship25:02 Meeting Together as a Faith Community27:23 Spreading the Love of Jesus Beyond the Church Walls32:47 God's Love for Everyone and the Call to Love Others42:21 Addressing Loneliness and the Need for Intergenerational Connections45:01 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emtyler.substack.com/subscribe