Pivot NW Podcast

President and CEO at BRIGHT New Leaders for Ohio SchoolsPh.D.

Professor of Historical Theology at Wycliffe College

Young adulthood is full of transitions. What does this mean for churches who want to engage young adults? How does the church help young adults navigate this turbulent time of life? Lauren talks with young adult Nate Humphreys & data team member Linda Montaño about this topic.

Pivot NW is expanding to PACE NW! What does this mean? Jeff, Martin, and Lauren talk about the distinction between Pivot NW and PACE NW, reflect on the past five years, and highlight what they're looking forward to as they kick off this new season of Pivot's existence.

Lauren & Martin are joined by young adult leader Marianna Heckendorn of Rainier Avenue Church to talk through the guide Life: For the Sake of What? This guide catalyzes conversation about calling, vocation, and the purpose of life.

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.

In May 2019, Pivot NW hosted a Summit for our church partners at which we discussed the important connection between young adults, the arts, and the Church. Afterwards, Martin sat down with several artists & church leaders, including young adults, to debrief and have a more personal conversation.

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.

Program Director Martin, Communications Coordinator Lauren Pattie, and Dr. Gabrielle Metzler talk through the Ways of Being discussion guide. Ways of Being explains the purpose of Pivot discussion guides and provides guidance on how to have an effective discussion. This is the third recorded companion podcast and was recorded remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021.

This is the question & answer portion of our discussion. Tina Schermer Sellers, K Kriesel, Gabes Torres, and Ellie VerGowe wrapped up this live conversation by responding directly to questions from attendees.

This is part two of a three-part live podcast series on young adults, the Church, and how the Church intersects with the Queer community. In February of 2020 Pivot NW facilitated a panel discussion with members of our community whose lives and work touch this intersection. This is not an authoritative discussion, but instead is meant to help people have better conversations on sensitive topics closely tied to identity and belonging.

This is part one of a three-part live podcast series on young adults, the Church, and how the Church intersects with the Queer community. In February of 2020, Pivot NW facilitated a panel discussion with members of our community whose lives and work touch this intersection. This is not an authoritative discussion, but instead is meant to help people have better conversations on sensitive topics closely tied to identity and belonging.

Jeff and Martin interview Dr. Kathryn Saunders to discuss how the Millennial Philanthropy Event in June 2019 went, what topics were interesting or controversial, and what we are looking forward to investigating going forward.

Pivot NW Program Director Martin Jimenez interviews storyteller Mark Yaconelli, founder of the Hearth.

Storyteller Mark Yaconelli speaks to an audience at SPU about the practice of storytelling.

Martin Jimenez interviews Carly Lee on the subjects of miscarriage, the church, and a theology of family.

Pivot Program Director Martin Jimenez interviews the women currently living at the Lisieux house in Seattle.

Pivot NW Fall Summit 2018

PivotNW Fall Summit SPU 2018

Martin Jimenez interviews Dawn ZernUGMHomelessness

Recorded on August 26Podcast #5Part 1 of 2#pivotnw #pivotnorthwest #church #churchplanting #seattle #seattlechurch #drchrisjames

Seattle Pacific UniversityDay of Common LearningKeynote SpeakerProfessor at Fuller SeminaryAuthorPastor

Martin Jimenez interviews North Park University's Dr. Soong-Chan Rah.

Associate Professor of New TestamentAssociate Dean of Graduate StudiesSeattle Pacific University

Pastor of All Sinners and Saints.

Justin Lee- Gay Christian Network, Nuance MinistriesRon Belgau- Spiritual Friendship

African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries

Archived ContentWorld Vision#pivotnw #pivotnorthwest #youth

MinisterAuthorCivil Rights ActivistJohn and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation

Associate Professor of Psychology; Director of InternshipsSeattle Pacific University

Fuller Youth Institute Gordon-Conwell

Founding director of the John M. Perkins Center at Seattle Pacific University

Reverend Doctor of Indigenous Studies at Vancouver School of Theology

Author and EducatorWiconi InternationalSicangu Lakota Oyate

Earth Ministries

Associate Professor of Reconciliation StudiesPastor at Quest Church

Author of Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger