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YES! Young Enough to Serve

by YES! Young Enough to Serve

Stories of Christians who are passionate about serving and making disciples.

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  1. Gary & Charolette Geesey | Why We Keep Saying, YES!

    No matter your age or stage in life, the Lord always desires our involvement in the things He is doing around us. How each of us serves might look different, but in Christ, there is always a reason to

  2. Brad & Dawn Ahlm | When We Step, God Has Something to Direct and Bless

    Listen to an inspiring conversation with Brad and Dawn Ahlm as they openly and vulnerably share how God has directed their steps through various seasons of life, parenting, volunteer ministry opportun

  3. Bill & Cheryl Bader | God’s Goodness in the Midst of Suffering

    Enjoy a heartfelt conversation with Bill and Cheryl Bader as they share about God's presence and goodness in the midst of suffering — a reality they've intimately known. Their insight comes not from a

  4. Ron & Sally Roberts | Continuous Thread of God’s Faithfulness

    Ron and Sally Roberts share heartfelt stories about their commitment to the local church and God’s continuous thread of faithfulness throughout their 62-year marriage. With 24 years of active duty in

  5. Wes & Judy Wick | Passing the Baton but Continuing the Race

    Founders Wes and Judy tell the story of YES! Young Enough to Serve, how we (Dan & Shani) got involved, and the process of ‘passing on the baton but continuing the race.'

  6. Feeding the Soul: Rick + Traci Harvey

    Listen to what God can do through a couple passionate about serving Him AFTER stepping aside from ‘full-time ministry’ positions!Now operating out of a 14,400 square foot structure, hundreds are serve

  7. Rescuing Sex-Trafficked Victims: Vicki Proffit

    Vicki Proffit (at the age of seventy) is another vivid example of someone saying ‘YES!” to God and being young enough to serve. Addressing the unimaginable horror of children being sex-trafficked righ

  8. Intercessory Prayer: Paul Grasser

    Paul serves as the director of Second Half Ministries for the Assemblies of God in Southern California.We love how he has placed intercessory prayer at the forefront of this ministry. He is not overse

  9. In the Meantime: Dodey Files

    Dodey shares a rich devotional, challenging us to consider and steward the “meantime” in our lives. In addition to being actively obedient and making the most of these in-between moments, she undersco

  10. Ministering to and Through Widows: Marlene Craft

    Women who have lost their spouse need special assurance that they are not falling between the cracks—they are loved by God, not forgotten, an integral part of the body of Christ.But widows are not jus

  11. Blossoming Seed: Anh Vo

    After seeking for love, belonging and approval in all the wrong places, Anh found herself in prison, serving 25 years to life. Fortunately, her story doesn’t end there.Not only was her life transforme

  12. Emulating Godly Influences: Candace Gaeta

    Candace reflects on the combined influences of other godly women and the heritage of her own life challenges, equipping her to impact others during life’s later decades.

  13. Well With Her Soul: Jolonda Lowe

    Jolonda is another young voice who understands the value of adults not stopping in using their gifts to serve God in their later years.Our souls will be healthier and well when we come together … with

  14. Untethered: Gary and Charlotte Geesey

    Three years ago, they said ‘yes’ to a Japan missionary, needing them to fill in for a year. Their one-year adventure morphed into three-plus years. As they return home soon, their adventure continues.

  15. The Gift of an Eternal Mindset: Dan Parotti

    Inspired by role models decades ahead, Dan and his wife Shani are special examples of younger leaders who see the intrinsic value of adults in life’s second half. And as that second half chapter ends

  16. Intergenerational Worship: Ryan Marcella

    Ryan Marcella is a Worship Pastor in Modesto, California, and is also a member of our YES! Board. In this podcast episode, Judy and Ryan discuss ageism in the church and the importance of intergenerat

  17. Doing Life Together: Mike & Lorelei Schmid

    Mike & Lorelei have discovered the joy of doing discipleship in community rather than isolation. They love seeing what God will do synergistically as generations unite around the Word of God. They str

  18. The Era of Listening: Ward Tanneberg

    Ward encourages us to view life as theatre. He is currently starring in Act 3, which he sees as the era of listening—listening to the hopes and dreams of those younger, interpreting the future with le

  19. Redeemed and Loving to Proclaim It! Jerry Parks

    Sometimes we hear younger-year stories of redemption and wonder how things worked out in the long run. We love how Jerry and his wife have lived such fruitful lives for Jesus, and live to tell others

  20. Third Calling: Richard & Leona Bergstrom

    What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?The Bergstroms spread the message of hope and purpose to Boomers and others transitioning to life beyond career development and, for many, beyond raising a fam

  21. Royally Involved: John & Sherry Coates

    In his first year of retirement God slapped John on the side of the head with this revelation: " I did not bless you with an early retirement just so you could sit on your duff and stare at your feet.

  22. One for the Road: Dick and Elnora Dresselhaus

    Dick and Elnora Dresselhaus see the need for stronger blending and bridging of the generations. They yearn for more older adults to join them in saying to younger generations, “Don’t leave us. And don

  23. HALF TWO: The Quest for a God-Honoring Encore: Wes Wick

    In this interview, Wes shares some of the inspiration leading to the writing of Half Two: The Quest for a God-Honoring Encore . God is not wanting us to fade into the sunset. He wants us to steward ou

  24. Special Needs Community - Responding to the Delight & Challenge: Bill & Lynette Mathews

    People with special needs are not on the radar of most pastors. They represent an unreached people group right here in the United States. Bill & Lynette Mathews are now embarking on an ambiti

  25. The Joys of Connecting with International Students: Peggy Pollard

    If you live near a university, chances are good that an incredible opportunity to touch nations is just around the corner. We invite you to prayerfully consider becoming involved with International St

  26. Hurting World Just Looking for Someone Who Cares: Chuck Stecker

    We must go beyond simply acknowledging the existence of younger people. We must engage with them, invest in them and help them thrive.

  27. Confronting Abuse, Changing Lives: Wayne Tesch

    Royal Family KIDS has been impacting kids in the foster care system since 1990 through annual one-week camps scattered across our nation and internationally as well. Hear directly the continuing

  28. Pointing People to the Greatest Gift: Carey Gregory

    Operation Christmas Child focuses on evangelism, discipleship and multiplication. The gift boxes are a "tangible expression of God's love through a gift that points them to the Greatest Gift - which i

  29. Flourishing in Life, Love and Service: Linda Arzouni

    " Feeling awkward is normal !"---one good lesson of many Linda learned through cross-cultural ministry. Feeling awkward? So what! It's normal. Accept it and move on! :)

  30. Twenty-Five Countries and Counting: Ken & Anita Holzhei

    Look at what that initial obedient ' YES ' can lead to! Ken & Anita encourage you to take that first step. Don't concentrate on what you can't do but on what you can do.

  31. Gleanings for the Spiritually Hungry: Al & Norma Gove

    At the ages of 74 and 65, Al and Norma are joyfully "working for Jesus until He takes us home."

  32. Tangibly Showing the Love of Jesus: Fritz & Cindy Meier

    Fritz & Cindy have seen firsthand the life-changing impact of the body of Christ coming together to make a difference in the lives of others. God shows up in powerful, meaningful ways when we hung

  33. Breaking Through Stereotypes: Amy Hanson

    Now in her early forties, Amy breaks the mold of a seasoned leader in second half adult ministry. And she challenges us to move beyond preconceived notions of what senior adult ministry used to be.

  34. Uninterrupted Joy of Serving in Retirement: Ward Hastings and Georgina Wong

    Ward and Georgina express real joy and purpose in serving others in their retirement years.

  35. Meeting Needs and Sharing Christ at Eighty: Don Crooker

    Don encourages us to see the unlimited potential for serving in our communities.

  36. Taking Inventory of the Tools in Your Toolbox: Kathy Benton

    We need mentors of all ages in our lives, and older adults can certainly help round out the toolbox of younger leaders---serving as models, coaches, consultants, mentors.

  37. Embracing All Generations in Worship: Kyle Popineau

    Leading corporate worship extends beyond song choice and musical arrangement. Beyond spending time alone with God, Kyle points to another key component: developing healthy relationships with those you

  38. Helping the World's Most Vulnerable: Bob & Charlene Pagett

    The Pagetts are living examples of hearts wholeheartedly committed to immersing themselves in the lives of the poorest and most needy.

  39. Ten Thousand Reasons: Erica Capri

    This dramatic testimony shared by Erica Capri about her husband Joe is inspiring on many levels. Need a reason to believe people in their seventies and later can become increasingly fruitful? H

  40. Living Outside Ourselves: Candace Sistig Gaeta

    Candace Gaeta shares how she and her husband have continued to find opportunities to minister both inside and outside their family.

  41. Start With Better Questions: Wes Wick

    If we're falling short of God's best in engaging the serving potential of our older adults, could it be that we got off on the wrong foot by asking the wrong questions?

  42. Serve Now . . . Procrastinate Later: Lars Dunberg

    After 'retiring' at age 68, Lars pushed aside naysayers who implied that his future was behind him. The prophetic words of Joel help re-fire him: "Your old men will dream dreams."

  43. Give Away Your Work Expertise: Jerry & LouAnn Tuttle

    By giving away his work expertise after he retired, Jerry has created a growing platform for more courageously sharing his faith.

  44. Know English? Teach English & Much More: Steve & Karen Ray

    ELIC offers creative access to many countries in Asia and other parts of the world through teaching English.

  45. On the Road Again: Sidney & Sondra Redd

    At 84 years young, Sidney, along with his wife Sondra, continue to experience joy and satisfaction serving in a variety of places throughout America.

  46. Dress a Girl Around the World: Steve & Barbara Taylor

    A ministry of compassion helping adults re-discover purpose, drawing them further into Christ-likeness.

  47. Still Connecting on Trip 73 Around the Sun: Dick Foth

    'Assuming the stance of a learner' is a key Dick points to as we seek meaningful relationships with those younger.

  48. Forgiveness in the First Degree: Charlene Sanders

    Charlene shares how God helped her choose forgiveness over bitterness. That choice continues to help her persevere through horrific personal tragedy and to point many others to God's redeeming love.

  49. Intentionally Available: Don & Peggy Popineau

    Judy Wick launches the YES! Young Enough to Serve podcast site by interviewing her parents, Don & Peggy Popineau.

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Stories of Christians who are passionate about serving and making disciples.

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