Episode 131: Belonging: Reconnecting America’s Loneliest Generation

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of the SPringtide Research Institute as we discuss the reality of loneliness in 13 to 25-year-olds and how parishes and ministries can respond to this trend.

For more information on this study, please visit:

Episode 103: You Can’t Grow Your Ministry Unless The Entire Parish Grows

Youth ministry can’t grow unless the entire parish grows. Children’s ministry can’t grow unless the entire parish grows. Yet, too often, we sometimes put all of our efforts into our ministry without the understanding that what we do is collaborative. In this episode, 

John and Chris share ideas and resources about how we go about breaking down ministry silos and working together as a whole to grow our entire parish.

Episode 49: Hiring the Next Gen Minister

Hiring ministry leaders is not something we necessarily do too often. When we do have the opportunity to hire another leader in our parish, we should do so with intention and vision.

In this episode, Chris walks through the process he uses when he coaches pastor and parish administrators on how to go about hiring your next youth ministry or children’s ministry leader.

Check out Episode #9 of The Church Podcast for more helpful tips and resources on hiring in ministry.
Visit Marathon Youth Ministry to learn more about Chris’ coaching tools and resources.