Broke Church Van

We are back for season 2! We are keeping things under an hour, because we know the attention spans are short and your commutes are even shorter. Join us for an exciting season 2!

After a long Thanksgiving hiatus, we are back with a time appropriate episode, that you might get through in one car ride. We haven't gone anywhere. We are still talking about Student ministry. Give us a listen

The Broke Church Van Podcast is what happens when two student pastors, Blake and Jonny, grab the keys to ministry and forget the van’s got 200,000 miles on it. Each week they swap hilarious stories, real ministry moments, and the kind of wisdom you only get from late-night lock-ins and youth camp chaos. Whether you’re leading students or just love a good laugh, this podcast is your ride-along for the wild journey of student ministry. Buckle up—it’s gonna be a bumpy (and blessed) trip!

Here we have a special episode where Rico interviews the only person in the world who would rather get an ice cream cone at Chick-fil-a than a milkshake. We cover all sorts of things in this episode, hope you find some laughs. We are trying to be funny.

We have a moment here that we pause and reflect on things that have been happening in the world. But also do an even more important deeper dive and look at what Christ did for us, and what we as believers should stand our ground. Be sure and listen in.

What the "fans" have been asking for, an episode they can listen to in one sitting. Jon talks about a new innovation with student ministry retreats.

After a brief break while our student ministries started back, we are back with another episode. We look at the lovely season of fall, and how we structure the events and maybe some crazy stories.

First time having a special guest! Gave him less than 12 hours notice but he crushed it! Be sure and listen in to see who it is and what he is talking about!

We still don't know exactly what we are doing, and after this episode I am not sure we are any closer. But we love being in student ministry.

You are in for a wild ride on this episdode, as we dig into the good and the bad students. What not to watch and listen to, and all things student ministry.

Another episode doing a deep dive on student expectations, what kind of events are good and the ones that are bad. Would you lock yourself in? And why aren't we sharing the Gospel?

Another episode of the Broke Church Van Podcast, as Blake and Jonny dig in to the daring challenge of how to keep student's attention during large group.

We are talking all the summer prep, there is more to the summer than just church camp. Be sure and check out this episode to see how to maximize your summer.

This is hopefully all of our helpful tips and tricks, to help you stay ahead this summer when you inevitably go to Crossings Camp.

We are doing a deep dive on Crossings Camp, if you know you love it, and won't stop going to it. Hopefully providing all the best details on how to maximize your experience.

Planning, structure, and chaos; all the things that go into an event. We all have to plan them and see them through, but doesn't mean we are good at them. We are looking at events, all the nit and grit.

Diving into the topic of missions and ministry. Looking at what that looks like at all levels (local, national, and global).

Work- life balance, to writing your own lessons, we are covering it all here on the Broke Church Van Podcast.

Broke church van podcast covering all the things from lyric changes to make a song theologically sound, to staying above reproach when someone breaks into your house.

Episode 2 of the Broke Church Van podcast breaking down the mental math of the perfect ratio of slices to fit your youth groups pizza order. The simple stories of our time in student ministry, and a little bit about us.

Hey there, everyone! Welcome to the Broke Church Van Podcast—the show where we keep it real about all things student ministry. Hosted by Blake and Jonathan!We’re talking the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From the wild van rides to those late-night campfire talks, we’ve seen it all—and we’re here to share it with you.Whether you’re a seasoned youth leader, a volunteer, or just someone curious about what really goes on in student ministry, this podcast is for you.And hey, we’ve got some insider tips, a few funny stories, and maybe even a surprise guest or two along the way.Diving into the long awaited history-making Chiefs going for a threepeat, to applications of Ai, the tiktok ban, and bringing it all home with student ministry games and stories!So buckle up, because just like the van we’re riding in, this journey might be a little bumpy—but it’s always worth it.Let’s hit the road! Welcome to the Broke Church Van Podcast!