In this episode, Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey kick off The Virtuous Life—a five-week series all about how the Holy Spirit shapes us to live and love like Jesus. Together, they unpack the meaning behind the fruit of the Spirit, as well as the 5 virtues that will be covered in this series—love, joy, peace, patience, and self-control—and share how each one transforms us from the inside out.
From discovering how real peace is found in the presence of God (not the absence of problems) to learning that true joy endures even in hard times, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to partner with the Holy Spirit as He grows these virtues in your life, and it will help prepare you for the Switch series ahead.
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What If Small Group Was a Training Ground?
Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey challenge leaders to rethink how they see their role in developing students. What if your small group isn’t just a weekly hangout—but a training ground where students learn to lead, fail safely, and grow in confidence?
In this episode, Josh and Kaitlyn unpack practical ways to hand over ownership, celebrate growth, and help students embrace their God-given leadership potential. You’ll walk away inspired to coach, empower, and send out the next generation of leaders.
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Bring Them Back!
Host Josh Baldwin sits down with James Meehan to talk about how leaders can re-engage students after a break and make Switchfest a powerful comeback night. They share simple, practical ways to communicate effectively, involve parents and students, and create the personal connections that bring every student back into the rhythm of Switch.
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Don’t Cancel—Create: Making the Most of Switch-Free Nights
What happens when Switch isn’t meeting in the building? In this episode, Josh Baldwin and James Meehan dive into how leaders can turn off-campus nights into some of the most meaningful moments of the semester. From ice cream hangouts to pickup basketball to simple conversations that go deeper than a typical Wednesday night, you’ll hear practical ideas for creating connection, building trust, and strengthening relationships with students. Whether two students show up or ten, these gatherings can set the stage for lasting impact and momentum that carries into future Switch experiences.
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The Essentials | Episode 5: Making It Personal
In this episode of the Switch Leader Podcast, Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey unpack what it really means to “make it personal” as a Switch leader. Ministry is more than big events—it’s about showing students they are known, seen, and deeply cared for.
Kaitlyn shares personal stories of leaders who impacted her life, and together she and Josh highlight three practical ways to make it personal:
Learn and remember students’ names
Care about what matters to them
Call out the potential you see in them
Packed with biblical insight, real-life examples, and practical tips, this episode will challenge and encourage you to go beyond surface-level connection and create lasting impact in the lives of your students.
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!
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