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Lead222 PodcastEp. 84 - Christmas Time with Larry ElyIn this episode Jake and Gerb bring in the Director of Coaching for Lead222 - Larry Ely! Take a listen as we discuss Larry’s new book - Leadership Reborn, why Lead coaching matters, and how Gerb’s Christmas lights have been stolen by someone in the church. p.s. - Jake is still a Cornhole championBo Challenge: Invite someone into lead RIGHT NOW and get a discounted coaching price!For a free book email Larry with the subject FREEBOOK to larry@lead222.com Larry’s resource website...
2025-12-1636 minLead222 PodcastEp. 83 - Uncommon Care & AcceptanceIn this episode Jake and Gerb talk about our next marker of a Healthy Student Ministry - Uncommon Care & Acceptance! This episode is a little longer than most but is great to send to anyone you are coaching or maybe another youth pastor who could be encouraged! Take a listen as we discuss The Lead222 Summit, what uncommon care looks like in today’s culture, and our first installment of Gerb Gab - you don’t want to miss it! p.s. - Jake is a Cornhole championBo Challenge: Disconnect value from...
2025-11-2138 minLead222 PodcastEp 82 - Intentional Events w/ Bo BoshersIn this episode we are talking about Intentional Events again and we brought in the president of Lead222 Bo Boshers to share why this ended up in the 9 Markers of a Healthy Student Ministry that we coach through. Take a listen as we discuss successes, how we have failed at planning events and how the Colts are going to win the Super Bowl. Bo Challenge: Sign up for the Summit Nov 11-13! If you’re already signed up, invite someone to the Summit!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222...
2025-10-2430 minLead222 PodcastEsp 81. Intentional EventsWe’re back talking about our 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry! This episode we are talking about Intentional Events and what some key elements of an event that makes it intentionally planned. Take a listen as we discuss successes, how we have failed at planning events and how the weather is really getting to Jake. Bo Challenge: Capture photo or video at your next event so that your students can share them on social media!Bonus Bo Challenge - Have a student take the photo or video! Bonus Bonus Bo Challenge - Have...
2025-10-0626 minLead222 PodcastEp 80. We’re Back!The Pod is looking a little different this season… Tony has stepped away from the pod BUT Nathan Gerber is here! Take a listen as you get to know Gerb, we talk about Fall launch and how Nathan has changed his legal name apparently. Bo Challenge: Invite! Invite! Invite! The coaching season is starting soon and we want Youth Pastors from around the country to get plugged in. Challenge 1a - if you don’t know any Youth Pastors in your area… get on it and reach out! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222...
2025-08-2827 minLead222 Podcast79. Summer VibesSummer Vibes Jake and Tony are taking a break from walking through the 9 Markers to talk about Summer and all that comes with it in Student Ministry! Sit back, relax and take a listen as they discuss the importance of work life balance, being healthy in all areas during the summer, and Tony’s herniated disc woes. Bo Challenge: Spend the summer connecting with Youth Pastors at all your summer trips and invite them into Lead starting this Fall! Let’s grow this awesome community! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222-------Di...
2025-06-1228 minLead222 Podcast78 - Tenacious Teaching w/ Ron MerrellJake and Tony talk again about Tenacious Teaching and this time with a special guest! Ron Merrell is the teaching pastor at Connection Pointe Christian Church and has an amazing goatee. Take a listen as they discuss the importance of teaching with preparation, how tenacious teaching starts with the heart and a special intro just to let you know what recording a podcast is like. Bo Challenge: Push yourself in the next month to whittle your notes down. If you’re doing manuscript, move to outline. If you’re doing outline, move to 5 notecards. Etc.. FOLLOW...
2025-05-0636 minLead222 Podcast77. Tenacious TeachingJake and Tony are back looking at the 4th marker of Lead222’s 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry, Tenacious Teaching. Take a listen as they talk about the importance of teaching with purpose, what the win of teaching should look like and the fact that Tony survived a tornado by attending a concert. Enjoy!Bo Challenge: Come up with the 5 Ministry Values that you want to have in your Student Ministry! You will be able to teach with purpose knowing what you are wanting to see as values in your Student Ministry. FOLLOW US ON...
2025-04-1730 minLead222 Podcast76 . Student Ownership with Toby & KiaraJake and Tony are back again looking at the 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry! This week is part 2 of their discussion on Student Ownership. They had the chance to chat with Lead222’s own Toby Thomack and a Youth Leader of his, Kiara, about how this marker is key to their ministry! Grab a cup of coffee, steam some tea, and take a listen as they discuss Kiara’s student ownership journey, Toby’s student intern program, and Tony’s inability to eat an ice cream bar properly. Enjoy! Bo Challenge: Pray that...
2025-03-0731 minLead222 Podcast75. Student OwnershipJake and Tony are back after taking a short break during January! Continuing with our series on Lead222’s 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry - we are talking all about student ownership. Take a listen as Jake and Tony talk about why student ownership should be a top priority in your ministry, what they’ve seen work well, Jake’s new baby, and Tony’s ability to run through all types of weather!
Bo Challenge:
2 Part Challenge
Ask 3 students to provide feedback on your ministry and what they would want to se...
2025-02-0732 minLead222 Podcast74. Christmas SpecialMERRY CHRISTMAS FROM LEAD222!
Bo Challenge:
Power of the invite! Bring someone into Lead222 and start in January!
Reach out to your volunteers intentionally today in some way.
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2024-12-2419 minLead222 Podcast73. Healthy Teams w/ Dylan SundeenEp73 - Healthy Teams w/ Dylan Sundeen
Jake and Tony revisit the second of Lead222’s 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry, Healthy Teams, as they sit down and talk with friend of the pod - Dylan Sundeen. Take a listen as they discuss what perspective to have when it comes to your volunteers, how relational equity being a must, Tony shares about the Christmas gift he gave to his students, and we find out Dylan has a weird love for syrup.
Bo Challenge:
Power of the invite! Bring someone into...
2024-12-1333 minLead222 Podcast72. Marker 2: Healthy TeamsJake and Tony talk all about the second of Lead222’s 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry, Healthy Teams. Take a listen as they discuss why team dynamics are crucial to a healthy ministry, practical steps that you can implement today, and how Tony’s pickleball skills are unmatched by anyone in the Lead community.
Bo Challenge: The power of the invite! Who is someone in your sphere of connections in ministry that you can invite into this community? Everyone needs a place to grow as a healthy leader who leads a healthy life, family and ministry!
2024-11-2728 minLead222 Podcast71. Vision & Alignment w/ Brandon FaustJake and Tony revisit the first of Lead222’s 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry, Vision & Alignment, as they sit down and talk with the Executive Director of Wayfinders, Brandon Faust. This is a longer one than usual but it is full of rich wisdom from Brandon! Take a listen as they discuss the role that Wayfinders plays for leaders, practical steps on setting vision, and Tony starts off with sharing the IWU lore of Brandon.
Bo Challenge: Get your leaders and students to buy in and own your vision! Don’t just make it a...
2024-11-0547 minLead222 Podcast70. 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry!Jake and Tony kick off a new series of podcasts centered around Lead222’s 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry!
Take a listen as they discuss vision, how to get your entire ministry on the same page, and how sickness is an inevitable part of being a parent to a toddler.
Bo Challenge: Find a way to encourage your parents or leaders with wins that are connected with your vision for your student ministry!
GET TO THE SUMMIT! November 12-14 in Noblesville, IN!
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2024-10-2228 minLead222 Podcast69 - Bo Boshers: the story of Lead222Jake and Tony welcome back Bo Boshers to the podcast to discuss Bo’s story and the history of Lead222! Take a listen as they discuss Bo, ministry outlooks, and how we all need to add the Chicago Bears to our prayer lists.
Bo Challenge:
GET TO THE SUMMIT! November 12th - 14th!
Take a walk, think about your passion meter. Where is your passion meter at and what has God called you to? Evaluate what needs to happen to move that meter to the true sense of what God has...
2024-10-0127 minLead222 Podcast68. New Ministry Season: prepare and run the race wellThe LEAD222 podcast is designed to help student ministry leaders stay healthy and become more effective in life and leadership. Tony Rogatto and Jake Smith are Youth Pastors in the Indianapolis area who love to engage in conversations that are relevant to ministry leaders!
Each podcast is focused on delivering content to help leaders lead healthy lives, families, and ministries. Our hosts and their guests will dive deep into proven values for remaining healthy and effective in ministry - we call this the LEADLIFE: Authentic Community, Strong Families, Uncommon Integrity, Kingdom Impact, and Life-Giving Celebration.
2024-09-1122 minLead222 Podcast67. Handing Over The Mic To Jake and TonyBo and Dave host one final episode as they pass the mic to our new hosts, Jake and Tony. Get to know Jake and Tony as they share their vision for the podcast's exciting new chapter coming this September.
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2024-08-2820 minLead222 Podcast66. Bo Knows ChallengesIn this episode, Bo and Dave discuss Bo's famous challenges, how they began, and how to develop this skill in our lives and coaching. We share details about the Lead222 Challenge and offer insights into the new and improved podcast, with new hosts on the horizon. Don't miss this important episode!
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2024-08-1620 minLead222 Podcast65. Engaging The Next Generation With Billy McMahanDave Choutka discusses with Billy McMahan what he has learned about Gen Z through his research with the Great Commission Research Network. They explore five key areas for engaging with the next generation in ministry, creating spaces for authenticity, sharing a compelling vision that Gen Z wants to be a part of, and why mentorship is crucial for discipling the next generation. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Billy McMahan Bio: Billy McMahan has 15 years of experience in building, designing and leading ministries to reach the next generation. He has served in both...
2024-04-1632 minLead222 Podcast64. Healthy Communication In Our Ministry With Jenni KellerTitle: Healthy Communication In Our Ministry
Dave has a conversation with Jenni Keller, the owner of Jenni Keller and Company and a former Communications Director, shares principles of communication, insights on how to communicate with parents, and how to handle crucial conversations.
MEET JENNI:
Jenni Keller holds a Master of Arts degree in Ministry, is a pastor, coach and seasonedministry leader, passionate about training healthy leaders for a lifetime of healthy ministry. For nearly 20 years, she has served as a staff member and consultant for churches. As a...
2024-04-0125 minLead222 Podcast63. Events That WIN with Tony RogattoDave has a conversation with Tony Rogatto, the Student Pastor at Connection Pointe Church, discussing how to WIN with purposeful events in your student ministry. Tony shares valuable insights on the timing of fall kick-off events, planning and preparing with intentionality, and strategies for evaluating and celebrating. Don't miss out on this episode!
Tony has led student ministries in the Midwest for 10+ years, and he currently leads the High School ministry at Connection Pointe Christian Church in Brownsburg, IN. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University (2012). He and...
2024-01-3136 minLead222 Podcast62. Refined by the Fire(d) With Kyle IsabelliIn this episode Dave has a conversation with Kyle Isabelli about his new book Refined by the Fire(d) and navigating the difficult issue of being fired from a ministry role. We discuss important keys to leaving a church in a healthy way, how it is vital to have authentic community and the role a mentor has in tough times, and how to find peace in the chaos. Don't miss this episode.
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Kyle Isabelli about his new book Refined by the Fire(d) and navigating the difficult issue of being fir...
2024-01-2931 min2024-01-1836 minLead222 Podcast61. Uncommon Integrity..Trailblazers With Micah DavisAt the heart of a Trailblazer lies a supernatural courage, strength, and faith to live a life of Uncommon Integrity. Don't miss this conversation with Micah Davis the author of Trailblazers as we discuss the importance of being men and women of character. Micah shares 3 character forming practices of Learn to be alone, Decelerate and Listen, and Take charge of your day. You don't want to miss this conversation! Micah will be our opening session speaker at this year's LeadSummit Conference.
Micah E. Davis is a pastor and he believes the written and spoken word...
2023-10-0631 minLead222 Podcast60. Markers Of A Healthy Youth MinistryAfter talking with over 60 youth pastors, Lead222 concluded on 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry. In this episode Dave and Bo discuss the coaching season, Markers 1 (Vision and Alignment) and 2 (Healthy Teams) and what can be expected from our playbook and our certified coaches. It is going to be a great season of growth to be a healthy leader that leads a healthy ministry!
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2023-09-1419 minLead222 Podcast59. Run The PlayMade those changes to your ministry? Now it's time to Run The Play. In this episode Dave and Bo have a conversation on key factors to implementing change and running the play. We also discuss some key changes happening in Lead222 this season. You don't want to miss this episode.
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2023-08-1816 minLead222 Podcast58. Key Factors For Making ChangesGetting ready to make changes? Making changes for this fall? Bo and Dave have a conversation and discuss key factors for making changes and questions you should address as you go through the process of change.
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2023-08-0115 minLead222 Podcast57. Creating An Invite Culture With Larry GonzalezIn this episode Dave has a conversation with Larry Gonzalez the youth pastor at Highland Park in Lakeland, Florida. Larry shares about the incredible things happening in his student ministry and why students are inviting their friends. We cover key principles to create an invite culture that include: Vision and mission, student ownership, hard conversations, follow up systems, and celebration. You don't want to miss this episode!
Larry Gonzalez:
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/iamlarryalexander/
email: larryg@hpnaz.org
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2023-05-0132 min
Lead222 Podcast56. Intentional Follow Up With Justin KnowlesDescription:
In this episode we are joined by Justin Knowles who is the Director of Kids & Youth at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. We discuss how follow up is an essential part of evangelism and discipleship and how students are seen, known and loved. Justin shares 4 needs of follow up and then gets very practical with 4 ways to be intentional with follow up. He shares the new systems that Sandals is putting in place of weekly, monthly and quarterly follow up. You don't want to miss this episode!
Justin Knowles Bio:
Justin is the D...
2023-03-1033 minLead222 Podcast55. Starting Over With Joel FirebaughIn this episode Bo and Dave have a conversation with Joel Firebaugh who is the Lead Student Pastor at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati about Starting Over. If you are starting over at a new church, starting in ministry for the first time, or been at your ministry role for years this episode is a wealth of wisdom to lead in a healthy way. We talk about how to assess the ministry, how long it takes to build trust, what expectations need to be clarified and agreed upon along with a timeline to accomplish that plan and how we win hom...
2023-02-0333 minLead222 Podcast54. Bo and Dave's Christmas TraditionsChristmas is just around the corner. In the midst of a busy season being intentional at home is key to winning homefield. In this special holiday episode, Bo and Dave share their Christmas traditions and challenge us to be intentional with our family this Christmas.
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2022-12-1420 minLead222 Podcast53. Mental Health In Our Youth Ministry - How To Equip Our Small Group LeadersDave and Dr. Dave Olges discuss top mental health issues that teens are currently facing. We share best practices on how to help prepare and equip small group leaders to respond to mental health issues teenagers might bring up in a small group setting. We also discuss when to involve parents and the importance of a plan of reporting. A very important episode you don't want to miss.
Dr. Dave Olges is a licensed mental health counselor with more than 25 years of clinical experience. For more than a decade, he’s taught counseling skills, research methods, counseling theories...
2022-12-0626 minLead222 Podcast52. Spiritual Formation On Mission Trips With Matt SwigartIn this episode, Dave is joined by Matt Swigart, Director of LEADMissions. Matt's got some incredible stories of spiritual transformation and Kingdom Impact from his experiences on all 4 of the LEADMission trips this past summer. He then gives us a strong encouragement on how significant spiritual formation takes place through short-term mission trips, and especially on LEADMission trips! We wrap up with a look at the 2023 LEADMission trips and LEADCamp that you don't want to miss. If you're planning a mission trip, this is a great episode to check out.
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2022-11-0727 minLead222 Podcast51. What's My Part In Leading A Healthy Ministry Part 3Is your youth ministry healthy and growing? Bo and Dave continue in our series with Part 3 today: What's My Part In Leading A Healthy Ministry. We discuss what makes a healthy ministry, how to evaluate your ministry, and how to develop a strategy. Don't miss this conversation and discuss this episode in your coaching and huddle groups.
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2022-11-0122 minLead222 Podcast50. What's My Part In Leading A Healthy Marriage Part 2 of 3 InboxHow's your marriage? Bo and Dave continue in our series with Part 2 today: What's My Part In Leading A Healthy Marriage. They discuss topics of communication, spiritual growth, finances and romance. Don't miss this conversation and follow through on the challenge they give to each person in this episode.
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2022-10-3133 minLead222 Podcast49. What’s My Part In Being a Healthy Leader? Part 1 of 3Bo gives us wisdom on how to be a healthy leader spiritually, mentally and physically. Bo and Dave talk about key principles and attitudes that we must own to pursue health and to be a healthy leader. Don’t miss this important conversation and then use this episode to discuss in your huddle and coaching groups.
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2022-10-2133 minLead222 Podcast48. The State Of The Youth Pastors Survey - A Conversation With Joe Landi and Tyler RolandComing out of Covid we were curious where youth pastors were at so Lead222 and NNYM partnered to survey youth pastors. The insights led us to write a State Of The Youth Pastors Report and have a podcast discussion around the data. Don't miss this powerful conversation and incredible wisdom shared from Joe Landi and Tyler Roland. We hope this will be helpful to you as a youth worker to understand the landscape, find some identification, and some language to help you navigate this season of youth ministry To get the full report and survey results email dave@lead222.c...
2022-09-2740 minLead222 Podcast47. What's Here Now? - Jeanne StevensDave and Bo are joined by Co-Lead Pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America's fastest growing urban churches. She is the author of What's Here Now? How to stop rehashing the past and rehearsing the future and start receiving the present. Jeanne shares such wisdom to help us slow down from busy lives and ministry and ask ourselves a simple question: What's Here Now?
Jeanne Stevens is the founding and co-lead pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America's fastest growing urban churches. Prior to starting Soul City Church, Stevens was on th...
2022-08-1835 min
Lead222 Podcast46. How To Evaluate Your MinistryPodcast Description
Dave and Bo are joined by Jason Clark who is the Student Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church and serves at the Tempe Campus. In this episode we address practical tools and tips to evaluate your ministry. Jason shares two frameworks of evaluation that they use at Sun Valley. At the end Dave walks through 4 areas to evaluate and questions for each area. Be sure to participate in the State of the Youth Workers Survey that you can find in the Show Notes.
Jason Clark Bio
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2022-06-0926 minLead222 Podcast45. When To Leave And When To Stay46% of leaders under 45 have thought about walking away according to Barna. That means many of you are right there. In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Nathan Branam as we address an important topic of when to leave and when to stay at your church. We share practical next steps and important discernment practices to make these difficult decisions on whether to stay or go. Don't miss this important episode.
Nathan Branam Bio:
Nathan has a passion for the local church and has served in many capacities over the last 18 ye...
2022-04-2738 minLead222 Podcast44. One Key Principle To Be A Better LeaderIn this episode Dave interviews Bo on the Be With Constellation of Mentoring and why this is a key principle to be a better leader!
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2022-03-1710 minLead222 Podcast43. Leading Healthy Mixed Gender TeamsIn this episode Bo and Dave have a conversation with Dr. Dave Kheen who is the Department Chair for the Christian Ministries Department at Biola University. At the request of LEAD222, Dr. Kheen did a research project to discover practices that ministry teams have in place to develop relational healthiness in a mixed-gender ministry team context. Dr. Kheen in this episode shares key practices and policies that help build relational healthiness amongst ministry teams. This is a jam packed episode to listen and discuss with your ministry teams and in your huddle and coaching groups.
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2022-02-1123 minLead222 Podcast42. New Year - New Focus On Prayer For 2022There is no better way to start off the new year then to make a decision to increase your prayer time with God. Veteran and head coach Chris Herning gives us practical ways to build a prayer team, train students on the importance of prayer and how to increase your own personal discipline of prayer. This can be a great discussion in your huddle groups as we stay committed to be healthy leaders.
Chris Herning:
Chris Herning and his wife, Brooks, have been doing youth ministry together since 1990; and have been serving...
2022-01-1038 minLead222 Podcast41. Evangelism Strategy For Student Ministry With Joe LandiIn this episode we have a conversation with Joe Landi who is a LEAD222 Huddle Coach. He communicates a great strategy for Evangelism and the power of training our students to share their faith. Joe speaks about 3 areas to train students: What is the Gospel, How to Share it, and telling God Stories.
Joe Bio:
Joe is passionate about equipping, encouraging and empowering life-long Gospel-advancing leaders and families as they fall in love with and follow Jesus Christ. He loves mentoring and discipling students while inspiring them to discover their gifts and...
2021-12-0727 minLead222 Podcast40. Soul Care: How to lead a healthy life, family, and ministry with Toby AndersonSoul Care: How to lead a healthy life, family, and ministry with Toby Anderson
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In this important episode we have a conversation about Soul Care to lead a healthy life, family, and ministry with Toby Anderson. We address signs of not caring for our mental health, steps to take to best lead a healthy life, and how to best coach those to care for their soul and lead healthy lives. This is a crucial conversation you don't want to miss and discuss in your huddle group.
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2021-11-0935 minLead222 Podcast39. How To Lead Impactful Mission TripsTitle: How To Lead Impactful Mission Trips
Do you have Mission Trip plans for 2022? Don't miss this episode as the Director of LEADMissions Matt Swigart shares how you can build the most impactful Mission Trip experiences. Matt shares a challenge for you in your role as a youth pastor on the mission trip, some of the most common mistakes made on trips, and 3 things that you can do which lead to transformation through and in your students.
Matt Swigart Bio
Matt Swigart is the Director of LEADMissions and...
2021-10-0524 minLead222 PodcastEpisode 38 - What Triggers You? Steve Carter shares a powerful message to Youth Workers at the NLCCIn this episode we share Steve Carter's powerful message from our NLCC (National Lead Coaches Conference). He shares about what's hidden inside underneath the surface reveals why we do the things we do and the triggers that hold us back from being a healthy leader. You will not drift to be a person of integrity. When we understand why we do what we do, we can begin to see the truth in how God sees us and who He has called us to be. A leader our students can follow. Don't miss this episode and it will be a g...
2021-09-0729 minLead222 Podcast37. 4 CORE PRINCIPLES OF THRIVING YOUTH MINISTRIES WITH JORDAN BIERREIn this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Jordan Bierre who is the National Youth Director for Alpha. He shares powerful insights on 4 Core Principles of Thriving Youth Ministries from around the country. He gives practical insights from these 4 principles that we can apply in our ministries to reach Gen Z.
Jordan Biere:
Jordan was a local youth pastor for 10 years before joining Alpha USA in 2019 as the National Youth Director. Alpha runs in more than 6,000 churches across every major denomination and in over 3,000 youth ministries throughout the country. Jordan is passionate about seeing...
2021-06-0237 minLead222 Podcast36. Bo and Dave Answer Questions From Youth PastorsIn this episode Bo and Dave answer questions from Youth Pastors and share insights from years of leading ministries and teams. A few questions covered are: How to resource parents in a way they will utilize? How to get involved with local schools that don’t want you there? How to handle a messy transition? How do you balance the relational side of ministry with the business side of ministry? How do you share the energy and growth happening in student ministry with the rest of the congregation?
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2021-05-1938 minLead222 Podcast35. LIVING IN DIGITAL MARGIN WITH MICAH DAVISBo and Dave sit down with Micah Davis who is the High School Pastor at Northview Church and discuss the topic of Living In Digital Margin. Micah shares best practices on how to disconnect from technology and create healthy margins in our own lives. We discuss how to minister to students in the midst of creating healthy practices and boundaries with social media and the digital world. What a great episode as we desire to pursue spiritual health in our lives.
To receive the Living in Digital Margin Guide by Micah Davis just download he...
2021-05-0534 minLead222 Podcast34. WHAT EVERY YOUTH LEADER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR LEAD PASTOR EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Troy Murphy who is the Lead Pastor at Community Church in Green Bay, WI. Troy is not only a former U.S. Marine, NFL Chaplain for the Green Bay Packers, but he brings incredible wisdom and speaks right into youth pastors on how to build a healthy relationship with your lead pastor. You don’t want to miss this episode.
Troy Murphy is the lead pastor at Community Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He is known not only as a pastor, but a...
2021-04-2334 minLead222 Podcast33. Student OwnershipIn this episode Bo and Dave have a conversation on how we can be intentional to build a core of student leaders owning the ministry.
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2021-04-0727 minLead222 Podcast32. Transitioning In Youth MinistryIn this episode Bo and Dave have an important conversation with Dianne DeKoning on transition in ministry. How do you plan for transition from one ministry to the next? In this episode we will look at how to make a God honoring transition when the time comes. Whether it's a planned transition or a surprise to you, this conversation will help guide you in any situation.
I have been in ministry for 20+ years, in various sized churches in the Minneapolis area. My passion is helping people be the best version of who God created them to be. T...
2021-03-2432 minLead222 Podcast31. An NFL Veterans Wisdom On Being Coached And Coaching Others With Eric WoodIn this episode Bo and Dave are joined by two time Walter Payton NFL Man of Year Award nominee and NFL veteran Eric Wood. Eric played for nine years with the Buffalo Bills, until a dangerous neck injury forced him to withdraw from professional football in 2018. Eric shares about his injury and his pivot to broadcasting along with how his faith led the way. He shares the impact of being coached and coaching others and why those relationships are so important in our life. His podcast titled What’s Next With Eric Wood includes guests like: Terrell Owens, Ryan Leaf...
2021-03-1044 minLead222 Podcast30. Digital Youth Ministry with Vince Parker from Life.Church Part 2In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Vince Parker who serves as the Central Ministry Leader for Switch, the Student Ministry at Life.Church. Vince leads a team of more than 50 youth pastors across 11 states. He shares on Digital Youth Ministry and how to create healthy online communities. He goes into practical detail on how to train student and adult leaders along with how to engage, communicate, resource and partner with parents. Vince shares lessons Life.Church learned along the way to help us engage with students better and create healthy online ministry.
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2021-02-2425 minLead222 Podcast29. Digital Youth Ministry with Vince Parker Part 1In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Vince Parker who serves as the Central Ministry Leader for Switch, the Student Ministry at Life.Church. Vince leads a team of more than 50 youth pastors across 11 states. He shares on Digital Youth Ministry and how to create healthy online communities. He goes into practical detail on how to’s and best practices for creating a digital ministry that will engage your students and build community.
Vince Parker:
Vince Parker serves as the Central Ministry Leader for Switch, the student ministry at Life.Churc...
2021-02-1022 minLead222 Podcast28. Single in MinistryIn this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Jenn Blessing who is the Students Events Coordinator at Northview Church, a multisite church in central Indiana with 13 different locations. Jenn specifically addresses being single in ministry, supervisors, boundaries that are non-negotiable, and dating. If you are single in ministry or have a team member that is single, this episode is full of insight and encouragement.
Jenn Blessing:
Jenn is the Students Events Coordinator at Northview Church, a multisite church in central Indiana with 13 different locations. She has been on staff at Northview fo...
2021-01-2725 minLead222 Podcast27. NEW YEAR NEW GOALS THAT WILL LAST WITH MATT PERRYIn this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Matt Swifty Perry. He is a youth pastor at Cornerstone Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He shares the value of setting 3 Goals, 2 Habits, and 1 New Thing To Learn in 2021. He gives great insight on a goal setting framework, talks about distractions that move us away from our goals and how to overcome those distractions so that we can have a greater kingdom impact in 2021.
Matt Perry:
Matt Swifty Perry is a Youth Pastor at Cornerstone Church. He lives outside of Phoenix with his wife. He...
2021-01-1125 minLead222 Podcast26. Season 1 Finale And Steve Carter Calls InBo and Dave recap an awesome Season 1 of the LEAD222 Podcast and share exciting news about LEADPLUS, YOUTH MINISTRY STAFFING, and Season 2 of the Podcast. Steve Carter calls in and gives a huge encouragement to all youth pastors. Don’t miss the Season 1 Finale!
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2020-12-1620 minLead222 Podcast25. Kingdom Impact and the Be-With FactorIn this episode Dave and Bo are joined by Lead222 staff member Matt Swigart as he shares about Kingdom Impact happening through coaching and mentoring. Cory Vance joins the conversation by sharing his Be-With Factor story. It’s a great episode and you will walk away encouraged.
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2020-12-0932 minLead222 Podcast24. HOW TO BE A HEALTHY LEADER WITH JEFF FRAZIERIn this episode Jeff Frazier shares deep leadership wisdom on what it looks like to be a healthy leader. Jeff shares from years of experience in leadership and encourages us to be a healthy leader that leads a healthy ministry. Disclaimer: You might be listening to this episode again and again.
Jeff Frazier:
Jeff Frazier is the Lead Pastor at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, IL. Before transitioning into this role, Jeff was the Teaching Pastor at Chapelstreet Church, and prior to that he spent the previous 15 years in youth ministry: 9 years at Chapelstreet Church and 6 ye...
2020-11-1835 minLead222 Podcast23. I Suck At Math. How To Best Manage My FinancesIn this episode Chad Johnson gives a practical crash course on how to develop a budget, get out of debt, along with helpful advice to move towards less stress and more financial freedom. Want to save $4,000 dollars this year? Don’t miss this episode!
Chad Johnson:
Chad Johnson is a certified finance coach through Dave Ramsey’s organization, Ramsey Solutions. For 20 years Chad has been a professional clergy member who loves helping people discover freedom and find breakthrough in many aspects of life. Chad has since stepped away from that role to help co...
2020-11-0441 minLead222 Podcast22. How To Be A Better Communicator With Aaron BrockettIn this episode Dave and Bo have a conversation with Aaron Brockett on the top 4 disciplines he has learned to be a better communicator. He gives insight on crafting a message from the start of a big idea to delivering the message on stage. If you are wanting to grow as a communicator, you do not want to miss this episode.
Aaron Brockett:
Is the Lead pastor at Traders Point Christian Church for the past 13 years. A growing, multi site church in Indianapolis. Serves on the board of Orchard group as well as...
2020-10-1426 minLead222 Podcast21. A Strategy To Reach Gen Z With Terry ParkmanIn this episode Bo and Dave have a conversation with Terry Parkman who oversees the Family Ministry Team at River Valley Church. Terry shares amazing insight into Gen Z being more Publishers than Consumers along with his strategy to Gen Z using the filter of Access, Engagement, and Community. If you are involved in youth ministry - you need to listen to this episode
Terry Parkman:
Terry Parkman is the NextGen Pastor at River Valley Church in Minneapolis, MN. There he oversees all things kids, youth, young adults, and em...
2020-09-3035 minLead222 Podcast20. Porn and FreedomIn this episode Bo and Dave have a crucial conversation with Michael Cary on Pornography and Freedom. They discuss certain behavioral patterns that can lead to porn addiction along with common characteristics of people who find freedom from pornography. Michael Cary is an author, speaker and founder of Living Truth, a ministry with a focus on sexual purity education and restoration.
Michael Cary:
Michael Cary is an author, speaker and founder of Living Truth, a ministry with a focus on sexual purity education and restoration. Michael left behind a career in the c...
2020-09-1638 minLead222 Podcast19. Understanding Gen ZIn this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Drew Moser Ph.D Dean of Student Engagement and Professor of Higher Education and Student Development at Taylor University (IN). We have a conversation to help us understand Gen Z better, share challenges, along with highlighting their strengths.
Drew Moser:
Drew Moser, Ph.D. is Dean of Student Engagement and Professor of Higher Education and Student Development at Taylor University (IN). His the author/editor of 4 books, including Ready or Not: Leaning Into Life in Our Twenties, Campus Life: In Search of Community, a...
2020-09-0222 minLead222 Podcast18. How Are You Doing, Really?In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Lead222 staff member Brian Schwammlein and have a conversation about how and why Bo started Lead222. We dive deeper into the vision of Lead222 and why we need someone in our life asking us this question: How Are You Doing, Really?
Brian Schwammlein and his wife Jennifer and their kids, Peter, Daniel and Anna live in Fayetteville, AR. Brian has been active in youth ministry leadership since 1992 and came on staff with LEAD222 in 2013.
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2020-08-2626 minLead222 Podcast17. LeadershipIn this episode Brian Boom and Jason Holt share powerful insights on Leadership and give wisdom on not doing ministry alone. Want to be a healthy leader who leads a healthy ministry during a difficult season? Don’t miss this episode.
Brian Boom
Brian Boom is the Youth Director of Fellowship Reformed Church of Hudsonville, MI. Brian and his wife, Brittany, have two elementary-aged children. Brian has been serving at Fellowship for 14 years.
Contact: boom@frchudsonville.org
Jason Holt
Jason Holt is the Nati...
2020-08-1920 minLead222 Podcast16. Mental Health in our Life and MinistryIn this important episode we have a conversation about Mental Health with Toby Anderson who was led to open a Christian Counseling Center. We are joined by Licensed Counselor Tina Odell. Toby and Tina provide incredible insights on what Mental Health looks like in our life and ministry. We also address signs to look for in our students who are struggling with mental health and how to minister to them. This is a crucial conversation you don’t want to miss.
Tina Odell:
Tina is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Cou...
2020-08-1231 minLead222 Podcast15. Strengthen Your MarriageIn this episode Ryan Cook talks about lies that destroy marriages along with a journey of healing in his own marriage. We are excited to reveal a partnership with Christian Family Life and Lead222 that deepen and foster healthy marriages.
Ryan Cook
Ryan Cook is Vice President of Domestic Ministries with Christian Family Life in—Charlotte, NC. Ryan has served on two large church staffs in the Houston, TX area over the past 16 years. Most of the time was spent in student ministry, and the past 3 years were spent as a Campus Pastor. Ryan has an e...
2020-08-0532 minLead222 Podcast14. What Practical Training Looks LikeIn this episode Bo and Dave have guests who will be speakers at the NLCC on August 18th, 2020. You will hear a snapshot of what the NLCC will look like and how we are better together through community, encouragement, training and coaching.
NLCC
Our National LEAD222 Coaches Conference has moved to a very interactive Zoom meeting.
$20 includes t-shirt and recordings of all training sessions if registered by August 14.
This is going to be a great time where everyone who is a part of the LEAD222 Coaches Community (ADs, H...
2020-07-2926 minLead222 Podcast13. Overcoming DiscouragementIn this episode Bo has a conversation with Dave Choutka as he shares his story through transition and overcoming a very difficult season of discouragement. He gives powerful insights on not just surviving a difficult season of discouragement but growing through it and looking for purpose ahead.
Dave:
Dave Choutka serves full-time with Lead222 as the Director of Church Staffing and Coaching. He is passionate about healthy churches and healthy courageous leaders. He also wants to help leaders grow spiritually healthy so they can lead well in their homes, community, and in th...
2020-07-2232 minLead222 Podcast12. How To Lead Successful Small Groups & Practical Leader TipsIn this episode Joe Landi and Kayla Self share on how to lead a dynamic small group ministry for large and small churches. They give powerful insights on leading healthy leader teams along with 8 tips for a successful Small Group.
JOE LANDI
Joe is passionate about equipping, encouraging and empowering life-long Gospel-advancing leaders and families as they fall in love with and follow Jesus Christ. He loves mentoring and discipling students while inspiring them to discover their gifts and ability to influence others for the Gospel. He serves as Student Pastor at Kingsland Baptist C...
2020-07-1533 minLead222 Podcast11. Inside Game, Outside GameIn this episode Bo invites LEAD Staff members to share insights from what we are learning in the LEAD Community as well as best practices on what a Healthy Leader looks like.
Matt Swigart has been in ministry for 20 years in a broad range of settings. Starting with his wife Christina and their 3 children Caitlyn, Caleb and Lucy, to local church ministry to currently being the Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and being the Director of Coaches Training and the LEADMissions Team with LEAD222. Matt is wired like...
2020-07-0831 minLead222 Podcast10. Racial Injustice - Youth Pastor DiscussionChris Herning and Ramon Mayo speak to youth leaders and give practical insights on this topic of Racial Injustice while giving action steps from their own student ministries in Chicago.
Ramon Mayo is currently the student ministry coordinator for the South Suburban Vineyard Church. He lives in Homewood, IL with his wife Yvette and their 3 kids.
Chris Herning and his wife, Brooks, have been doing youth ministry together since 1990; and have been serving at their current church, reaching students on the north side of Chicago and the close suburbs since 1994. Which makes him a season v...
2020-07-0138 minLead222 Podcast9. Racial Injustice from a Father's EyesPerry Hines speaks to youth leaders from a father’s perspective on the topic of Racial Injustice. He gives practical insights to youth leaders on how to engage in this conversation and properly respond to students of color from a parent’s viewpoint.
Perry Hines spent about 25 years in corporate America helping companies market their products. He started his own consulting business about 12 years ago. He has an MBA from the University of Minnesota, a B.A. from Western Kentucky University and spent a couple of years at law school at Indiana University. He's been married to his col...
2020-06-2430 minLead222 Podcast8. Strength Through WeaknessIn this episode Steve Keels shares what it really looks like for us to lead with strength through our weakness. He shares his own personal story of losing his son and how God’s grace continues to provide him strength to lead others.
Steve is the Executive Discipleship Pastor at Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, Oregon. He oversees groups, adult bible studies and men’s ministry. Each of these areas are focused on people growing in community as they live life alongside each other. He led a large student ministry for years and his passion for reachi...
2020-06-1737 minLead222 Podcast7. Leading UpTo have a greater Kingdom Impact you need to get coached up to Lead Up! In this episode Gretchen Gilbert and Toby Anderson share practical insights on how to Lead Up. You will hear how to best build influence, along with specific ways to have great communication with those that supervise you.
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2020-06-1023 minLead222 Podcast6. Don't Make Ministry Your IdentityIn this episode Zach Matchett and Jessica Uitvlugt talk through some unhealthy signs that show ministry has become your identity. You will also hear practical steps they have taken towards a healthy identity in Christ that leads to a greater Kingdom impact.
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2020-06-0331 minLead222 Podcast5. Marriage and MinistryIn this episode Andy and Candace Stephenson address communication and personality differences in marriage, navigating difficult seasons, and share some practical lessons they’ve learned in their married life.
Dr. Andy Stephenson serves as the Carmel campus pastor of Northview Church in Carmel, Indiana. Andy has a Master’s degree from Oklahoma State University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington specializing in nonprofit leadership. Candace is a former recording artist from Nashville, Tennessee. She speaks to a variety of audiences, addressing topics such as self esteem, purity and...
2020-05-2725 minLead222 Podcast4. Soul Care And Youth Ministry WisdomBetsy Marvin is the Director of Family Ministry for Cornerstone Church in Caledonia, Michigan. She has worked with students for over 30 years. In this episode Betsy shares examples on why soul care and practicing gratitude in our lives during the greatest crises of our lifetime is crucial. She offers deep wisdom and encourages each of us to stay focused on Christ and the role He has uniquely called each one of us to.
Betsy Marvin:
Betsy is the Director of Family Ministry for Cornerstone Church in Caledonia, MI. Betsy has worked with stu...
2020-05-2020 minLead222 Podcast3. Making The Most Of Our TimeRichy Fisher has over 30 years of youth ministry leadership experience.He has served in various key leadership roles for LEAD222 and currently serves as Executive Pastor of Community Bible in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Kent Bjurstrom is the pastor of student ministries at Northview Church located in central Indiana with 13 campuses. In this episode Richy and Kent share how to best manage our time.
They share best practices and principles to be more effective in our time management to be healthy leaders in all areas of our lives.
RICHY FISHER
2020-05-1326 minLead222 Podcast2. Strong Families - How To Create A Family Lifestyle That Outlasts The PandemicKurt Brodbeck has served in many roles in student ministry and is currently the Family Ministry Pastor at Northview Church, a multisite church with 13 locations. In this episode Kurt shares how we can be intentional with our families and create a family lifestyle that outlasts the COVID-19 pandemic. He gives us practical examples that each of us can apply and encourages us to develop or revisit values that drive what we prioritize in the future.
Kurt is the Family Ministry Pastor at Northview Church, a multisite church with 13 different locations. He has been on sta...
2020-05-0624 minLead222 Podcast1. Healthy Spiritual Practices During COVID-19 - A Powerful 30 Minutes With Steve CarterLead222 is all about being a healthy leader. Steve Cater gives personal insight on how to be a healthy leader. Steve Carter is a gifted communicator, author of This Invitational Life and co-hosts the Home Team podcast with Sam Ponder and Sam Acho. In this episode Steve shares from his own experiences how to tend to our spiritual life and not miss the moments around us. He gives us insight into his daily disciplines and outlines the routine of His quiet time with God.
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