Sweaty Camp Socks and Big Next Steps | Stories from the Stampede with Maddox Phillips

In this episode of Stories from the Stampede, we are sitting down with an absolute legend in our youth ministry community: Maddox Phillips! From setting the atmosphere on our very first youth worship team to serving faithfully on the Youth Leadership Team and hitting the road for mission trips, Maddox has been a pillar of our community since day one. Now, he is stepping into a massive new chapter, answering the call into ministry, and heading off to college at Wayland! Here is a look at what we dive into in this episode: The Ultimate Icebreakers: Maddox reveals his ideal superpower and the one item he’d want if he were stranded on a deserted island. Podgames (Would You Rather): Things get hilarious (and a little gross) as Maddox chooses between drinking a leftover pizza smoothie, wearing sweaty camp socks as puppets, and navigating awkward text messages to his youth pastor. Down in the Dirt: A transparent conversation about the transition to college. Maddox shares what he’s studying, his mix of excitement and nerves, and how God clearly opened the doors for this next season. Legacy & Advice: Maddox looks back at his favorite youth memories—from camp to Wednesday nights—and leaves our listeners with powerful advice for their own faith journeys. Maddox’s story is a beautiful reminder that God doesn't wait until you have a degree or a title to start using you. He wants to use your gifts right now, exactly where you are. Connect with the Stampede: 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode! 💬 Drop a comment below to wish Maddox good luck as he steps into this next chapter at college!