In this episode, James Meehan and Josh Baldwin introduce our new Switch series, Reconciled, and talk about what biblical reconciliation really looks like in our lives and relationships.
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The Essentials | Episode 9: Going Deeper When They Don't Engage
When your small group just wonāt engage, it doesnāt mean you got a bad groupāit means youāve got a big leadership opportunity. In this episode of our Leader Essentials series, Josh and Kaitlyn walk through five practical ways to go deeper even when students are distracted or shut down: managing your expectations, changing the conversation, using simple tools to re-engage, developing student leaders, and stepping in with a Holy Spiritāled mindset. Youāll leave encouraged, equipped, and ready to turn āoff nightsā into some of your most meaningful ministry moments.Ā
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The Essentials | Episode 8: Knowing Your Audience
In this episode of The Essentials, Josh Baldwin and James Meehan talk about why truly knowing your audience is essential for effective student ministry. They break down the spiritual, cultural, and technological realities shaping Gen Z and Gen Alphaāand how leaders can meet students where they are while leading them toward Jesus. From understanding post-Christian culture to building connection before correction, this conversation will equip you to lead with empathy, awareness, and purpose.
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The Essentials | Episode 7: Partnering With Parents
Josh Baldwin and James Meehan unpack why partnering with parents is essential in youth ministry and share practical ways to build trust, communicate well, and help families win together.
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The Essentials | Episode 6: Leading Small
What does it really mean to lead small? Kaitlyn and James unpack five practical ways to make a big impact by focusing on the few students God has entrusted to you. Learn how to be present, create safe spaces, partner with parents, make it personal, and move students out to live their faith boldly.
Switch is the youth ministry of Life.Church. The Switch Leader Podcast discusses key topics that will help you grow as a Switch Leader and fully devoted follower of Christ!