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youngadults.today
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Co-hosts Josiah Kennealy and Micah Kennealy interview thought leaders and experts on reaching young adults in our world, today!
Episodes
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Are You Really Covered? The Insurance Basics Every Young Adult Should Know
Are You Really Covered? The Insurance Basics Every Young Adult Should Know Insurance can feel like something to think about later—until an accident, medical emergency, or home repair makes it urgent. In this episode of Young Adults Today, Gino Ward joins Josiah and Micah to talk about…
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From Despair to $10,000 in a Rusty Can: The Power of Divine Appointments with Dr. David Watson
Divine Appointments: How God Shows Up When You’re at Your Lowest In this powerful episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah sits down with his former professor Dr. David Watson to unpack divine appointments—the moments where God interrupts our schedules, meets us in our lowest valleys, and writes...
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7 Biggest Challenges Facing Young Adult Ministry in 2026 (And How to Respond)
In this episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah & Micah unpack the 7 biggest challenges facing young adult ministry in 2026—from pastoring your peers and fragile systems to undeveloped leaders, discipleship, and burnout. If you’re a young adult pastor, leader, or church planter, this conversation...
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Gen Z, Loneliness, & Coffee With a Cause with Andrew and Emily Meade
In this episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Andrew & Emily Meade, founders of Elo Coffee Co., to talk about Gen Z loneliness, young adult ministry, and how a God-given dream turned into a missional coffee company that’s changing lives around the world. You’ll hear how a...
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From Group Text Chaos to Clarity: Using the BAND App for Youth & Young Adults
Want better communication with your youth and young adults – without group text chaos and notification fatigue? In this episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah and Micah talk with Mason, Naomi, and Nathan about how they use the BAND app to build real community, disciple the next generation, and...
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5 Things Gen Z Wants From Your Church (But Won’t Say Out Loud)
Gen Z doesn’t want to attend another event—they’re longing to belong to a family. In this episode of the youngadults.today podcast, Josiah & Micah Kennealyunpack 5 things Gen Z actually wants from your church: authentic leaders, real community, meaningful opportunities, clear Bible teaching, and…
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From D2 Hoops to Young Adult Pastor: Terbo’s Story of Dying to Self & Leading The Yard
In this episode of the youngadults.today podcast, Josiah and Micah sit down with Turbo, young adult pastor at Bethel’s Rock and leader at The Yard Young Adults. Terbo shares his powerful journey from D2 basketball player to full-time ministry, how one invitation changed everything, and what it’s...
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The Most Dangerous Years Spiritually (18–29) — What Churches Must Do Now with Daniel Young
Two-thirds of young adults (18–29) have walked away from church… but we’re also seeing an all‑time high in Bible sales driven by young adults, plus millions returning to a personal commitment to Jesus. In this episode of youngadults.today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Daniel Young (Young Adults…
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Let Them See Your Mess: Honest Community and Roundtable Discipleship in Young Adult Ministry with Jared Terpenning
In this episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah and Micah sit down with executive pastor and YA leader Jared Terpenning to reframe the so‑called “waiting season” as a growing season. They talk about honest community, roundtable discipleship in LA, and why investing in young adults reshapes the…
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Late Night College Service at Life.Church: From Spiritual Consumers to Contributors with David Wright
In this episode of youngadults.today, Josiah and Micah sit down with David Wright, College Pastor at Life.Church Stillwater, to unpack how their Late Night college service is turning college students from spiritual consumers into spiritual contributors. David shares the story behind Late Night…
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University, Revival, and the Future Church: Why Young Adults Can’t Be Optional – with Chris Hilken
In this episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Chris Hilken—young adult pastor, widowed single dad of five, and lead pastor at College Avenue Baptist in San Diego. Chris unpacks: Why young adults are the seeds of revival, historically and right now How a declining,...
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How Elevation Church Reaches the Loneliest Generation (with Sam Hernandez)
In this episode of YoungAdults.Today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Sam Hernandez, Young Adults Pastor at Elevation Church, to unpack how Elevation is reaching what many call “the loneliest generation.” Sam shares the journey of building a multi-site young adult ministry across 20+...
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Lonely in a Crowded World: Young Adults, Mental Health, and the Loss of Third Spaces (feat. Christian Counselor Mike Kerstetter)
Intimacy vs. Isolation: Young Adults, Loneliness, and Real Community (with Christian Counselor Mike Kerstetter) Why are so many young adults feeling lonely, anxious, and burned out in the most “connected” generation ever? In this episode of the Young Adults Today Podcast, Josiah sits down with...
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Side Hustles for Pastors: Closing the Financial Gap in 2026 with Tory Farina of RevFresh
In this episode of youngadults.today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Tori Farina, founder of Rev Fresh and creator of the new RevStream cohort, to talk about the real financial pressure pastors are facing in 2026—and how ethical, well-designed side hustles can help close the gap without...
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7 Trends Reshaping Young Adult Ministry in 2026
Young adults aren’t bored with the Bible… they’re bored with shallow expressions of it. In this episode of the Young Adults Today podcast, Josiah and Micah unpack the 7 biggest trends shaping young adult ministry in 2026– and what they mean for your church, campus, and calling. 🔍 In this…
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Appetite + Aptitude: The Secret Power of Young Adult Ministry with Kylen Perry from The Porch
Is your young adult ministry built on personality—or on the person of Jesus? In this masterclass conversation, Kylan Perry from The Porch at Watermark Church (Dallas, TX) joins Josiah & Micah to unpack what makes young adult ministry uniquely powerful, how The Porch has stayed resilient beyond…
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We Need More Dads: Raising Resilient Faith in Gen Z & Gen Alpha with Griffin McGrath
What do you do when God speaks a powerful call over your life… and the next day your dad suddenly dies? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Griffin McGrath joins Josiah and Micah Kennealy to talk about loss, resilient faith, spiritual fathers, and a rising young adult movement in Arizona. From...
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10/10 Lead Magnets, Hooks & Texts: A Marketing Masterclass for Churches with Dillon Smith
Does marketing really matter for churches and young adult ministries? In 2026, the answer is a loud yes—if you want to actually reach Gen Z and young adults. In this episode, Josiah Kennealy sits down with Dillon Smith (CMO.Church, former marketing lead for the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast…
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15 Creative Ways to Engage Young Adults This Summer
What if this summer became the most spiritually significant season for the young adults you lead? In this episode of youngadults.today, Josiah and Micah unpack 15 practical, creative, and low-pressure ideas to help you reach, disciple, and mobilize young adults in your church and community. From...
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Shepherd-Hearted Leadership: Reaching Into the Future of Young Adults with Dr. Nate Ruch
In this special podcast mashup between youngadults.today and the Shepherd Hearted Leadership podcast, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Nate Ruch of Emmanuel Christian Center to talk about future-ready leadership, legacy, and young adult ministry. Pastor Nate shares why young adult ministry…
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From Christian Rock Star to Rock Bottom: Jason Dunn of Hawk Nelson's Comeback Story
From Hawk Nelson to Rock Bottom & Back: Jason Dunn on Prodigals, Deconstruction, and Starting Over Former Hawk Nelson frontman Jason Dunn joins Josiah and Micah Kennealy to share his powerful prodigal story—from Christian rock fame, burnout, and blowing all his money in New York… to moving back…
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Young Adults Are Hungry for God (Backyard Nights Story) with Josh Wagoner and Blake Deprato
Backyard Nights: How a Once-a-Month Gathering Is Reaching Young Adults in Oklahoma In this episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Josh and Blake, the leaders of Backyard Nights—a once-a-month worship gathering for young adults in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. They unpack why…
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How to Disciple Gen Z & Young Adults in a Digital Age (with Dr. Darnell Williams)
From Status Quo to Curated Experiences: Forming Gritty Young Leaders with North Central University President Darnell Williams In this episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah and Micah sit down with President Darnell Williams of North Central University to talk about why the status quo isn’t working...
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Young Adults Aren’t a Silo: Integrating Next Gen in a Multi-Site Church with Derek Wile
In this episode of the Young Adults Today Podcast, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Derek Wile, Next Gen Associate Pastor at Faith Church in South Carolina. Derek shares his journey from Minnesota to South Carolina, how God led him into young adult ministry, and how his church is reaching...
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How One Church Reaches 700 Young Adults Every Week with Brennen Schmitt
In this episode of the Young Adults Today podcast, Josiah and Micah sit down with Brennan Schmidt, Young Adults Pastor at GracePoint Church in Brookings, South Dakota, and leader of Oasis, a weekly ministry gathering 700+ young adults across two Sunday night services. Brennan unpacks the “secret...
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From Youth Group to Lifelong Faith: Building Resilient Young Adults with Daniel LaCella
In this episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Dan LaCella from Ohio to talk about why young adult ministry is not optional for the local church anymore. Dan shares: Why the young adult decade (roughly 18–30) is so spiritually strategic How a local young adult…
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Level Up Your Reading, Level Up Your Leading (with Danny Rangel)
In this episode of the Young Adults Today podcast, Josiah and Micah sit down once again with Pastor Danny Rangel from BT Young Adults in McAllen, Texas. Danny shares a powerful three–year recap of BT Young Adults—from humble beginnings after the pandemic to campus worship nights, spontaneous...
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5 Ways to Spark Courageous Creativity in Leadership with Al Gordon
Spark: Awakening Courageous Creativity & Preparing for Revival with Al Gordon In this episode of the Young Adults Today Podcast, Josiah and Micah sit down (via Zoom to London) with Al Gordon—pastor of SAINT Church in East London and author of Spark. Al shares how planting a church on “Murder…
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7 Ways to Strengthen Your Young Adult Ministry
You did it—you started a young adult ministry. Now comes the real challenge: how do you sustain it and make it stronger? In this episode, Josiah and Micah Kennealy unpack seven practical, Spirit‑led ways to move beyond just filling a room to actually forming lives for decades. Whether you’re a...
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Busyness, Comparison & Calling: Banks Ramsey on Young Adult Discipleship
Josiah and Micah Kennealy talk with Banks Ramsey about pastoring your peers, his journey of Prodigal Pastor's Kid to Pastor himself, and the enemies of discipleship in the life of a young adult. More about us: Learn more about youngadultstoday: www.youngadults.today Give to propel the ministry...
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From Virality to Community: Reaching Young Adults on Social Media with Nadine Krill
Josiah and Micah Kennealy talk with Nadine Krill about Thursdays at Mariners, leading a killer social media for churches and young adult ministries! More about us: Learn more about youngadultstoday: www.youngadults.today Give to propel the ministry forward: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133...
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In the Room, Not Online: Reaching Young Adults in a Lonely Generation with Serena Gonzalez
Josiah and Micah Kennealy talk with Serena Gonzalez from Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas about how Lakewood is rethinking young adult ministry in 2026! More about us: Learn more about youngadultstoday: www.youngadults.today Give to propel the ministry forward: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133...
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From 40 to 1,600: How Unified College Reached Gen Z with Organic Ministry with Aaron Wadsworth
Josiah and Micah Kennealy talk with Aaron Wadsworth from Grace Church in Arizona about Unified College. More about us: Learn more about youngadultstoday: www.youngadults.today Give to propel the ministry forward: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a...
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Stop Leaving Fruit on the Vine: The Case for Young Adult Ministry with Josh Dillon
In this episode, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Josh Dillon from New Life Church, Colorado, to talk about calling, hidden seasons, and building a healthy, intergenerational young adult ministry. Josh shares his story of walking away from God, encountering Jesus again in late high school…
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Vision Beyond Your Resources: Fundraising, Calling & Young Adult Ministry with Frank Beeler
In this conversation, Frank Beeler (Generis; formerly Elevation Church) joins Josiah and Micah Kennealyto talk about what to do when your God-given vision is bigger than your current resources. Frank unpacks a pastoral, theologically rich view of fundraising as ministry, the tension between...
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Five Challenges Every Young Adult Ministry Leader Must Face and How to Navigate Them Micah Kennealy
Micah Kennealy shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota: www.youngadults.today/conference
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Jordan McClarnon on Innovation in Young adult ministry while Integrating into the Church
Jordan McClarnon shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota: www.youngadults.today/conference
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One of One: Redefining Success and Calling in Young Adult Ministry Josiah Kennealy
Josiah Kennealy shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota: www.youngadults.today/conference
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Your Playbook for Young Adult Ministry with Charlie Headley
In this episode of Young Adults Today, Josiah and Micah sit down with Charlie Hedley, Next Gen Pastor at New Beginnings Community Church in Southern California and Young Adult Director for the SoCal Network (AG). Charlie shares his story of coming to faith at 18, stepping into ministry at a young...
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Tyler Gay on Inner World > Outer Influence
Tyler Gay shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota: www.youngadults.today/conference
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Don’t Drop the Baton: Returning to Your First Love in Young Adult Ministry Megan Thornton
Megan Thornton shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota: www.youngadults.today/conference
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Danny Rangel on Building Up a Teaching Team and Sharing the Stage
Danny Rangel (BT Young Adults, Texas) shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota:...
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How to Build a Healthy Young Adult Culture (That Lasts) – with Pastor Vance Smith
In this episode of the Young Adults Today Podcast, Josiah and Micah sit down with Pastor Vance Smithfrom Victory Church in Atlanta, GA to talk about calling, culture, and longevity in young adult ministry. Vance shares his powerful story of moving from New York to Atlanta, drifting in his faith,...
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Having a Vision for your Young Adult Ministry with Mike Alvarez
Mike Alvarez (Calvary Young Adults, Naperville, Illinois) shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in...
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Be Andrew! A Talk from Allan Walters
Allan Walters (One and All YoungAdults) shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota:...
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Hunter Perry When Confidence Gets Complicated
Hunter Perry shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota: www.youngadults.today/conference
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Overcoming Resistance in Leadership with Clay and Allie Cooney
Clay and Allie Cooney (NPYA - North Point Young Adults) share as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota:...
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Young Adults Are Craving Community — Here’s How to Build It 6 Ways
In this episode Josiah and Micah Kennealy unpack how to create a community that young adults are craving from your church! Join the youngadultstoday community: 1. Coaching Communities launch Feb 16th. Deadline to sign up is Feb 9th: https://www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities 2. See you in...
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Ray Clark Calling Leaders to Courage, Consecration, and Commitment
Ray Clark shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota: www.youngadults.today/conference
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Paul Worcester on How Bold Evangelism is Working in Generation Z
Paul Worcester shares as a part of the youngadultstoday 2026 digital conference! Be sure to join one of our Coaching Communities: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities You're invited to our youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minnesota: www.youngadults.today/conference
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