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Send us Fan MailThe outsider becomes the host to more outsiders — what Matthew's calling teaches us about reaching kids far from Jesus.What happens when Jesus walks up to the most hated guy in town and says, "Follow me"? In this episode of The Leader Lounge,  Chris and Emily Storms return to their original format — reading the calling of Matthew across all three Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 9, Mark 2, Luke 5) and getting curious about the details. They unpack why tax collectors were so despised, what Matthew actually "left" when he got up from the booth, and why the party at his house is one of the most beautiful pictures of mission in the Gospels. Chris also shares how this story shapes the way he answers parents and church folks who question why Young Life spends time with kids who aren't already in church. A perfect listen for youth ministry leaders, parents, and anyone who wants to read Scripture with fresh eyes."Where else are they gonna hear about Jesus?"SCRIPTURE REFERENCEDMatthew 9:9-13Mark 2:13-17Luke 5:27-32WHAT TO LISTEN FORThe setting in Capernaum and what was happening just before Matthew's call (hint: the paralytic)Why tax collectors were hated — siding with Rome and overcharging their own peopleWhat Matthew actually "left" when he got up from the tax boothThe echo of Peter, Andrew, James, and John leaving their boats behind"The outsider becomes the host to more outsiders" — Matthew's house party as mission strategyThe tension Matthew would have created among the disciples (especially Simon the Zealot)Emily's insight on how Jesus expands his reach by calling people with different spheres of influenceThe Young Life leadership tree and how discipleship multipliesWhy Luke uniquely adds the word "repentance" — and why repentance still matters when we share the gospelHow this story answers the parent or church member who asks, "Why are you spending time with those kids?"The irony of Jesus' line about the sick needing a physician — and why it likely went over the Pharisees' headsFOR YOUTH LEADERSUse this story as your answer when parents or church folks question why your ministry pursues kids who don't look "churchy" yet — Matthew's house is the model.Try Chris and Emily's practice with your campaigners or small group: read the same story in all three Synoptics side-by-side and notice what each writer chose to include.Don't shy away from repentance when you share the gospel. Luke makes a point of including it — "repent and believe" is part of the good news, not a softer add-on.Think about your own "Matthew" — the kid in your sphere whose friend group you'd never reach without them. Pray for that kid by name this week.NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGEReligious leaders try to trap Jesus by dragging a woman caught in the act of adultery to Jesus and asking him what should happen to her.Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailTwo lost sons, one running father, and a party you might be missing.What if the parable of the Prodigal Son isn't really about one lost son — but two? In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Chris and Emily Storms dig into Luke 15:11-32 and unpack the story Jesus told the Pharisees about a reckless younger brother, a self-righteous older brother, and a father who ran to them both. They walk through the "came to himself" moment in the pig field, the scandal of a Middle Eastern father hiking up his robe to sprint, and the part of the story where Jesus abruptly stops. Perfect for youth ministry leaders, parents, and anyone wrestling with grace, religion, and what it really means to come home."One brother left in rebellion, but the other stayed in religion. Both were lost. Both were pursued."SCRIPTURE REFERENCEDLuke 15:11-32 (Parable of the Prodigal Son)Luke 15:1-2 (the audience: tax collectors, sinners, Pharisees, scribes)Luke 15:1-10 (context: Lost Sheep and Lost Coin)WHAT TO LISTEN FOREmily's simple definition of a parable and why Jesus used them.Who Jesus was really talking to in Luke 15 — and why it matters.What the younger son was really saying when he asked for his inheritance early.A working definition of sin — using the Father's gifts while rejecting the Father.Why a Jewish audience would have heard "feeding pigs" as rock bottom."When he came to himself" — the realization moment before repentance.The father watching the horizon: a picture of a God who pays attention.In that culture, men didn't run — the scandal of the sprinting father.The robe and the ring: full restoration, heir status, back in the family.Part 2: the older brother standing outside the party, refusing to come in.Why Jesus stops the story mid-scene and leaves it unfinished.A warning for lifelong church kids: don't miss the party by keeping score.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED"When God Ran" by Benny Hester (1985) – The song Chris mentions about the father running to the prodigal sonFOR YOUTH LEADERSGreat club talk hook: end the story with the question, "Are you in the party?"Use this parable alongside the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (Luke 15:1-10) to show the escalating stakes of what's "lost."When teaching kids, clarify up front that a parable is a story Jesus told to illustrate a point — there was no actual father or son.Name the two ways people get lost: rebellion (younger son) and religion (older son). Both need grace.NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGEJoin us next Tuesday as we continue through the stories of Jesus — and look for some youth-ministry-focused conversations mixed in alongside our Bible stories.Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailThe hated tax collector thought he was hunting Jesus down. Turns out Jesus was the one doing the seeking.Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus passing through Jericho — but when Jesus stopped, looked up, and called him by name, everything changed. In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Young Life leaders Chris and Emily Storms walk through Luke 19:1-10 and one of the most surprising encounters in the Gospels: a hated chief tax collector, a short man in a leafy tree, and a Savior who invites Himself to dinner. Along the way they talk about Jericho's biblical history, why the rich young ruler from the previous chapter makes such a striking contrast, and practical ways to teach this story to kids at club or camp. A perfect listen for youth ministry leaders, parents, and anyone who's ever felt too far gone to be found."Zacchaeus thought he was the one looking for Jesus. But really, Jesus was coming to seek him out and to save him."WHAT TO LISTEN FORWhy the story of Zacchaeus is only found in Luke's Gospel.Jericho's long biblical history — from Joshua's marching band to Jesus passing through.Setting the scene like a parade: crowds, a road, and one short man desperate to see.Why verse 3 matters — Zacchaeus was seeking to see who Jesus was, not what He could do.Context: Jesus healed the blind beggar right before this (Luke 18:35-43).What a chief tax collector really was, and why Zacchaeus was hated as a traitor.Contrasting Zacchaeus with the rich young ruler — two very different responses to Jesus.The interruptible life of Jesus — He always made time for the people who needed Him.The sycamore tree's leaves gave Zacchaeus a place to hide, until Jesus looked up.Fruit of repentance: radical generosity, restoring fourfold, salvation at his house.Luke 19:10 sums up the whole mission of Jesus: "The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."Why being called "a son of Abraham" matters — for Zacchaeus and for us.FOR YOUTH LEADERSTeaching tip: use a visual — a branch, a prop tree, even a chair the speaker climbs — to help kids remember the moment Jesus looked up.Great talk question: "What are you risking to see who Jesus is?"Pair this story with the rich young ruler (Luke 18:18-30) to contrast two responses to Jesus.Point out the crowd's reaction ("they all grumbled") as a launch point for talking about being in the world but not of it.SCRIPTURE REFERENCEDLuke 19:1-10 (Zacchaeus)Luke 18:18-30 (the rich young ruler)Luke 18:35-43 (Jesus heals the blind beggar near Jericho)Joshua 6 (the fall of Jericho)NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGEJoin us next Tuesday as we dig into one of Jesus' most famous parables — the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15.Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk about Jesus standing on the beach when the disciples had fished all night. Similar to the story of Jesus first time calling Peter, Jesus fills their nets with fish! Then, he cooks them some breakfast and has a conversation with Peter, restoring him and telling him to follow him again!Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk about the two disciples on the road to a town called Emmaus and the encounter they had with the resurrected Jesus. The walk with him while he unpacks the whole Old Testament and explains how everything that happened to him was to fulfill the law and the prophets. But, the whole time they were walking they didn't realize it was Jesus. It wasn't until he broke bread with them that their eyes were opened and they recognized him. He vanished and they hurried back to Jerusalem to tell the other disciples what had happened. Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore the story of the Resurrection of Jesus from John's account.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDThe Resurrection Story - 4 Guys Telling The Story"The Face of God" Michael & The Shroud of Turin | Dr. Jeremiah Johnston - Michael Knowles YouTube ChannelNote: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we complete a 3-part discussion about Jesus and the cross. All 4 Gospels give details about Jesus betrayal, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. For this one, we focus all the details laid out in John's account.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDPontius Pilate: An Archaeological BiographyChart of Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by JesusNote: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we continue a 3-part discussion about Jesus and the cross. All 4 Gospels give details about Jesus betrayal, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. For this one, we focus all the details laid out in Matthew and Luke.Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we begin to have a 3-part discussion about Jesus heading toward the cross. All 4 Gospels give details about Jesus betrayal, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. For this one, we focus all the details laid out in Chapter 14 and 15 of Mark's account.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDI Am Barabbas by Josiah QueenNote: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we read John 11:1-50 and discuss the story of Jesus raising his friend Lazarus from the dead. Jesus got word that Lazarus was sick, but he stayed where he was long enough for Lazarus to die. His disciples couldn't believe when he wanted to go back to Judea because the Jewish leaders had already tried to kill him there. When they arrived, Lazarus' sisters, Martha and Mary both approached Jesus separately saying, "If you had been here, my brother would not have died." Jesus knew he was going to raise Lazarus from the dead, and he still entered into his friends' pain, weeping alongside them. Then, in a powerful display of his divinity, Jesus yelled in a loud voice - "Lazarus, come out!" Lazarus walked out of the tomb!This miracle set the stage for Jesus to be betrayed, arrested, and crucified. Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we use a few different parts of scripture to talk about sin, then we finish up with the story of Jesus talking with a rich young man. The man asks Jesus what must be done to inherit eternal life. Jesus invites to man give up all his stuff and come follow him, but instead of following, the man turns around and walks away. WHAT TO LISTEN FORSome of the scriptures used today: John 8:24, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Mark 10:17–31.Adam and Eve were guilty of sin and because of their fall, all of creation is broken as a result.Understanding sin makes the world make sense.Definitions of sin.The difference between sin and sins.The payment for sin is death. Always share the hope of Jesus even when talking about sin.Never shame people about sin. Share the truth!Sin is a heart posture.Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailA tired Jesus, a noon well, and the first person he openly tells "I am he."Why does Jesus "have to" pass through Samaria when most Jews walked miles out of the way to avoid it? In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Chris and Emily  walk through John 4:1-42 in three sections — the thirsty conversation, the five-husbands moment, and the town that believes because of one woman's testimony. They unpack the geography and history of Samaria, the scandal of a Jewish man speaking alone with a Samaritan woman at noon, and why Jesus reveals his identity as Messiah to her first. Perfect for youth ministry leaders, parents, and anyone teaching kids about a Jesus who crosses every dividing line."Lord, teach me to love those who people typically have no dealings with."SCRIPTURE REFERENCEDJohn 4:1-42 (The Woman at the Well / The Woman of Samaria)The "I am" statements in John (verse 26: "I who speak to you am he")Exodus 17 (Moses striking the rock — living water connection)WHAT TO LISTEN FORThis is the first story we've covered that only appears in John's Gospel.The geography of Samaria — the northern kingdom, mixed worship, and why Jews avoided it.Verse 4 is loaded: "He HAD to pass through Samaria" — he didn't, but his mission did.Jesus is weary and sits down — a fully human Jesus at a well in the noon heat.Two taboos shattered in one conversation: Jew speaking to Samaritan, man speaking to unknown woman.Why noon at the well likely matters — she came at the hottest hour to avoid other women.The five husbands: don't assume the cause — death, divorce, or combination. She's a broken woman either way.Jesus is direct about her story but never shames her — and that's what brings her to repentance.One of the clearest "I am" moments in John happens to a Samaritan woman, not a religious leader.The progression the whole town walks: "because of what you said" → "we have heard for ourselves."A youth ministry reality check: the kids you lead will eventually need their own encounter, not just yours.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDMap of the Holy Land in Jesus' dayThe Isle of Patmos where John was exiledFOR YOUTH LEADERSGreat club talk hook: everyone is thirsty for something — what wells are you going back to?Use this to teach kids about crossing dividing lines — race, gender, status, the lunchroom outcast.Model the woman's testimony pattern: share your real story honestly, then trust kids to have their own encounter with Jesus.Don't skip the sin conversation. Jesus loved her by telling her the truth — without shame.NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGEJoin us next Tuesday as we continue through the stories of Jesus — and look for some youth-ministry-focused conversations mixed in alongside our Bible stories.Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailJesus gets in a boat with his disciples and says, "Let's go to the other side of the lake." Then, he finds a cozy spot in the back of the boat and falls asleep. Without warning, a fierce storm comes upon the lake. The wind and the waves appear to be too much for the small boat. It starts taking on water and the disciples, including several seasoned fishermen, are terrified. The call out to Jesus, waking him up. "Don't you care that we are going to drown?" Jesus wakes up, calms the storm, and questions their faith, leading to the disciples fear shifting from the storm to God standing in their midst. They respond appropriately, by worshipping him! WHAT TO LISTEN FORReading the story of Jesus calming of the storm from Mark 4:35–41, Matthew 8:23–27, and Luke 8:22–25.The Sea of Galilee was also called the Lake of Gennesaret and Lake Tiberias.The boat was probably 24 ft. long and 7 ft. wide, about the size of a pontoon. And they had very low sides.There were other boats out on the lake with the boat Jesus was on.Jesus tells them they are going to the other side.The Sea of Galilee is is about 690 ft. below sea level in the Jordan Rift Valley.On the eastern side of the lake, mountains rise up to about 2000 ft.There are hard, dangerous situations in life.Part of our sinful human nature that we forget what God has done and what God has said."Where is your faith?" is a great question to ask ourselves and others.Jesus is completely at peace and goes to sleep. He's tired as a human, but he's also at peace, as God.Jesus does not panic at our panic.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDJesus Boat InformationStorms on the Sea of Galilee"Stand Firm & Act Like Men" by Joby MartinThe Bible RecapNote: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailFour friends, a torn-open roof, and a Jesus who forgives before he heals.Who are the four friends who would carry you to Jesus when you can't walk yourself? In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Young Life leaders Chris and Emily Storms read the healing of the paralytic across all three Synoptic Gospels — Mark 2:1-12, Matthew 9:1-8, and Luke 5:17-26 — and compare the eyewitness accounts like witnesses to a car accident. They explore why this might have been Peter's house in Capernaum, the stunning moment Jesus reads the scribes' thoughts, and why he forgives the man's sins before healing his legs. Perfect for youth ministry leaders, parents, and anyone teaching kids how to read the Gospels well."I want to be the kind of friend who carries my friends to Jesus — and I need to let my friends carry me."SCRIPTURE REFERENCEDMark 2:1-12 (primary account)Matthew 9:1-8 (parallel account)Luke 5:17-26 (parallel account)Romans 5:8 ("While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.")WHAT TO LISTEN FOREmily's project this year: handwriting the entire Bible — she's currently in Genesis 27.Why comparing Synoptic accounts is like interviewing different witnesses to the same event.The detail most people miss: the text says "carried by four men," not that only four friends brought him.Why the house is likely Peter's — the "at home" clue in Mark and the excavated site in Capernaum.First-century houses had 6-foot ceilings (vs. our 8-foot) — picture it crowded and low.Jesus reads the scribes' hearts before they ever open their mouths — proving his divinity before the miracle.The scribes' logic ("Who can forgive sins but God alone?") is exactly right — they just don't know who they're talking to.Jesus heals the spiritual before the physical — sins forgiven, then "rise and walk."A Joby Martin question worth asking kids (and yourself): who are your four friends?How the crowd's reaction in every account lands the same way: fear, awe, and glory to God.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDKay - Handwriting the BibleThe Bible Recap"Stand Firm & Act Like Men" by Joby MartinFOR YOUTH LEADERSGreat club talk hook: "Who are the four friends who would tear open a roof for you?" — and who are you carrying?This story is perfect for a crowded house club — have kids imagine the heat, the roof, the interruption.Teach kids that Jesus sees what's in their hearts and loves them anyway — they can't hide and don't need to.Don't skip the order: Jesus forgives first, then heals. The spiritual matters more than the physical.NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGENext Tuesday we head out on the Sea of Galilee for a windstorm, a sleeping Savior, and the question that stops the disciples cold: "Where is your faith?"Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailSix stone jars, 180 gallons of wine, and a family that should have been shamed — but got the best party instead.What does Jesus choose for his very first sign? A wedding running out of wine. In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Young Life leaders Chris and Emily Storms walk through John 2:1-12 and the wedding at Cana, unpacking the cultural weight of a week-long Jewish wedding, the shame of running out of wine, and why Jesus used ceremonial purification jars instead of regular wine jars. They dig into the theme of abundance — six stone jars, 20 to 30 gallons each, of the very best wine — and what it reveals about a Jesus who doesn't squash the party but throws the best one. Perfect for youth ministry leaders, parents, and anyone teaching kids what Jesus is really like."He takes our shame, our brokenness, our darkness — and brings light, life, and wine that is better than before."SCRIPTURE REFERENCEDJohn 2:1-12 (The Wedding at Cana)WHAT TO LISTEN FORA Young Life campaigners tip: shut the Bible and have kids retell the story from memory.The "100% God and 100% man" truth on full display at a wedding Jesus was actually invited to.Why running out of wine at a week-long Jewish wedding was catastrophic shame, not a minor hiccup.Why the stone water jars for ceremonial purification are a weird choice — and what that reveals about Jesus.A teaching rule Chris and Emily live by: don't put things in the story that aren't in the story.The math on those jars: six of them, 20-30 gallons each — roughly three 10-gallon fish tanks per jar.Jesus again revealing himself to the "lowly" — the servants knew, not the master of the feast.The theme of abundance: 180 gallons of the best wine, 12 baskets of leftovers after feeding 5,000.The shamed family becomes the most famous family — Jesus flips the whole story on its head.A club talk angle: Jesus is the life of the party, not the one who squashes the fun.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED(None specifically named this episode.)FOR YOUTH LEADERSTry the "shut the Bible and retell it" exercise in Campaigners or small group — it moves the story from head to heart.When teaching, stay faithful to the text. If you're imagining a detail, say "here's how I picture it" rather than adding it to the story.Use this story to show kids the character of Jesus (power, compassion, abundance) rather than doing a heavy theological deep dive.Great club talk hook: Jesus is the life of the party — he invented wine, weddings, and joy. Religion did not make him boring.NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGENext Tuesday we're in Mark 2 with four friends, a torn-open roof, and a paralyzed man — the story of Jesus healing the paralytic.Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailJesus asks a few fishermen to follow him and they do! It might have had something to do with what they already knew about him, or what John the Baptist said about him. And, what probably sealed the deal was all the fish he miraculously filled their nets and boats with.WHAT TO LISTEN FORChris & Emily's backgrounds in ministry and education.The synoptic gospels - Matthew, Mark, & LukeMatthew was written to a Jewish audience.Luke was a doctor and he wrote to a gentile audience.When we see God's glory, it puts our sinfulness into perspective. The disciples were probably teenagers who had been rejected by other rabbis.Emily points out that Jesus calls two sets of brothers to follow him: Peter & Andrew and James & John.What would have been like to be in the boats with all those fish?RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDThe Chosen: Miracle of the Fish (Luke 5)Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailWe talk about Phillip's conversation with Nathaniel regarding Jesus. Nathaniel is skeptical at first, but Phillip invites him to "come and see" for himself. Nathaniel quickly comes to believe that Jesus is Lord. WHAT TO LISTEN FOREmily is handwriting the Bible.Background of John the Baptist and JesusJohn 1:43-51John says "The next day." So, what happened before this story?Jesus is always doing the unexpected.Nathaniel accepted Phillip's invitation to "come and see."Using this story to encourage kids to "come and see" Jesus and to invite their friends to "come and see."The connection between Jacob's ladder and Jesus being the ladder.Are we just satisfied with our relationship with Jesus, or do we expect to see greater things.We have the same spirit in us that raised Jesus from the dead.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDKay - Handwriting the BibleNote: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailThis is our first episode. We spend a few minutes talking about why we are doing this and what we hope it will be for you.WHAT TO LISTEN FORA story about Bible storiesIs the Bible a reference book or something we know and memorize?Deuteronomy 6:4-9Who this podcast is for: youth leaders, parents, people who love the Bible.These podcasts will be under 20 minutes.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDYoung Life Seminole CountyNote: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Leader Lounge Podcast, where youth ministry leaders and parents come together to dive into Bible stories with a curiosity that will bring the stories to life and plant them in our hearts.First episode is January 6, 2026!WHAT TO LISTEN FORHost IntroductionsPodcast MissionFormat PreviewRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDYoung Life Seminole CountyNote: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's.Contact Us: [email protected]'s InstagramChris' InstagramChris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery