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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, pursuing a music career and a “dream deal” that fell apart, and how God used that breaking point to bring him back to Jesus and into his calling as a young adult pastor. For the last 7 years, he’s been leading Victory Young Adults, a weekly Tuesday-night ministry known for its hunger, family feel, and strong culture.

This conversation is a must-listen for:

• Year-one young adult leaders in “hard soil”
• Pastors trying to build or rebuild culture
• Anyone wrestling with calling, empowerment, and vision

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 Successful Young Adult Ministry": https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry

-Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021

-Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/

-See you in Minneapolis this March 13-14th for the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference

-Limited Spots are available for our Coaching Communities launching February 16th: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities

-Enrollment has opened for Foundations of Young Adult Ministry: Add Link Here! 

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 Minnesota: www.youngadults.today/conference 

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: www.youngadults.today/conference 

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 

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: www.youngadults.today/conference 

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 Minneapolis this March 13-14th for the leader conference: https://www.youngadults.today/conference

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 

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 

The Most Generous Family Ever - Bill High Shares Learnings from Hobby Lobby

In this episode, Josiah and Micah sit down with Bill High—author, attorney, and legacy coach—to talk about family, finances, and generational impact.

Bill shares his powerful story of growing up in deep poverty in the Missouri Ozarks, coming to Christ through a tiny church plant, and developing a lifelong passion for family and legacy. He unpacks why the family is God’s first institution, how hyper-individualism is damaging the church, and what it practically looks like to build a multi-generational, Kingdom-focused family.

You’ll also hear inside perspective on the Green family (Hobby Lobby), why they give away 50% of their profits, and how written vision, mission, and values can transform your home just like they do your church.

Whether you’re a young pastor, young adult leader, or a single young adult dreaming of a future family, this conversation will help you think beyond your lifetime and start living and leaving a legacy today.

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 Successful Young Adult Ministry": https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry

-Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021

-Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/

-See you in Minneapolis this March 13-14th for the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference

-Limited Spots are available for our Coaching Communities launching February 16th: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities

-Enrollment has opened for Foundations of Young Adult Ministry: Add Link Here! 

2026 Digital Conference REPLAY

Listen in and learn with us as we hear from dynamic and innovative young adult ministries from across the nation:

Josiah and Micah Kennealy, Hunter Perry, Clay & Allie Cooney, Danny Rangel, Tyler Gay, Ray Clark, Allan Walters, Jordan McClarnon, Mike Alvarez, Megan Thornton, Jillian Gellatly, Paul Worcester and more! 

Next Steps:

Join a Coaching Community February-October 9 month journey of peer mentorship, idea sharing, and community building. Registration closes Feb 9th: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities 

Attend the youngadultstoday leader conference March 13-14th in Minneapolis, Minnesota: www.youngadults.today/conference