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Where is God Amid Anxiety? With Jonny Ardavanis

Mental Health Matters. When 11% of Gen Alpha is suicidal (those under age 14) and 50% in the Alpha Generation are experiencing loneliness, anxiety, and/or depression - those of us who care about young people need to step in as prayer warriors and spiritual care givers.

Our guest is Jonny Ardavanis - pastor and author.

Jonny's book "Consider The Lillies": https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310368243/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_F6DCJTKGT3X14V2VR9K4?linkCode=ml2&tag=josiahkenneal-20

We hope you'll join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota this March 7-8th, 2025 for the youngadultstoday leader conference. Details and Registration at: www.youngadults.today/conference

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Everything You Need to Know about Gen Z with Cicely Corry from Barna

How does Gen Z view faith, prayer, Christianity, and the Bible? Cicley Corry from Barna Group joins us to discuss Generation Z! Josiah and Micah also unpack the 4 Challenges that await young adults.

Show Notes:

-5 Things You Need to Know About Gen Z in 2024 article: https://www.barna.com/research/gen-z-2024/

-Gen Z: Vol. 3 Barna report, produced in partnership with Impact 360 (this is the full report that this excerpt article is from): https://shop.barna.com/products/gen-z-volume-3?srsltid=AfmBOortFPn7ey9sbG64yG4rS5alYTbTKC9DtL4_e3ty2s0YF9Y7ovsq

-Barna Access Plus: https://www.barna.com/access/

We hope you'll join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota this March 7-8th, 2025 for the youngadultstoday leader conference. Details and Registration at: www.youngadults.today/conference

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AI, Technology and the Future of Ministry with Matt and Jill Reed

As a parent, pastor, and leader it's easy to wonder how AI and technology will impact the future of church work and ministry. We unpack just that during today's conversation.

Matt and Jill Reed are the founders of https://thirtystory.com - they utilize film and videos to tell stories of churches, nonprofits, and missions work.

They also have a brand new course we discuss called https://www.knowcurtains.com  

The Reed's on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UClSasPSuG4XZJaMMgTr2atA

We hope you'll join us for the 6th annual youngadultstoday leader conference March 7-8th, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota as we gather with leaders and teams from across the country. Registration + details: www.youngadults.today/conference

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What Ray Comfort Has Learned From 50 Years of Open Air Preaching

Ray Comfort joins us to share what he's learned from 50 years of open air preaching and presenting the good news of the gospel every day.

We hope you'll join us March 7-8th, 2025 for the youngadultstoday leader conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Register and bring your team at: www.youngadults.today/conference

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Tony Myles and Heather Flies on Singleness, Dating and Friendships

We have Tony Myles and Heather Flies join us to talk about the transition of youth ministry to college and young adulthood as well as how to battle loneliness through community, friendships, and romance.

Their book: "Single, Dating, Friendship and Romance": https://amzn.to/4fQ5bxi

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Mental Health of the Next Generation and Overcoming Trauma with Diane Arnold

We talk about the mental health of the next generation and what parents, pastors, and caring adults can do to be a blessing, encouragement, and resource.

"12 Habits For a Sound Mind and Joyful Life": https://amzn.to/4fQNT2S

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Singleness in the Church and Dealing with Unmet Expectations with Rachel S. Miller

Rachel S. Miller is a writer and speaker. We interview her about singleness, unmet expectations, and how to hold onto hope even when it hurts.

Rachel's book "When It Hurts To Hope": https://amzn.to/4i9KIoG

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Deconstruction, Apologetics, and Evangelism with Mark Mittelberg

We talk with Mark Mittelberg about the faith of the next generation, the rise of deconstruction, and how apologetics and evangelism go hand in hand!

Mark's evangelism resources: https://markmittelberg.com

Contagious Faith book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310113288/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_F5N6BQ7VXFE35A9Q1SFK?linkCode=ml2&tag=josiahkenneal-20

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Casting Vision, Unlocking Creativity, and Parenting Well with Pastor Jonathan Brozozog

Jonathan Brozozog is the Pastor of Creative Church in Maple Grove, MN. He's also an author, husband, and dad to 8 kids! We ask Pastor Jonathan about parenting and doing family well. He's one of the most creative people we know and he shares how young leaders can unlock creativity. Lastly, we ask him about visionary leadership and casting vision.

Jonathan's parenting resources: https://www.raisingparents.com  

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So You Want To Write a Book? What Does a Publisher Look For In An Author? with Drew Dyck

So you want to write a book? Let's go! We sit down with Christian Non-Fiction Acquisitions Editor at Moody Publisher, Drew Dyck. We ask about platform, blogging, podcasting, and writing. Drew shares what he looks for in aspiring debut authors.

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