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Campus Ministry Today, a Via Podcast, equips campus ministry leaders in the core of the great commission: evangelism, disciple-making, and missions mobilization.
Hosted by the Via Students team, Campus Ministry Today seeks to build a global community of church-based and campus-based workers focused on sending the next generation of Christian laborers.
Visit viastudents.org for hundreds of articles and tools that will inspire you and give you practical tips for nearly every relevant topic in campus ministry to help you create movement on your campus today.
Campus Ministry Today, a Via Podcast, equips campus ministry leaders in the core of the great commission: evangelism, disciple-making, and missions mobilization.
Hosted by the Via Students team, Campus Ministry Today seeks to build a global community of church-based and campus-based workers focused on sending the next generation of Christian laborers.
Visit viastudents.org for hundreds of articles and tools that will inspire you and give you practical tips for nearly every relevant topic in campus ministry to help you create movement on your campus today.
Episodes
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Sep 17, 2024 • 45min
Episode 86 | Sustaining a Movement with Steve Addison
In part 3 the guys talk with Steve Addison and dive deep into the principles that make movements thrive and grow!

Sep 3, 2024 • 41min
Episode 85 | Leading a Movement with Steve Addison
Steve Addison, an expert in movements, discusses how to transition from ministry to movement on college campuses. He emphasizes the vital role ordinary individuals play in discipleship, inspired by Jesus' model of leadership. The conversation explores generational discipleship, character discernment, and strategies for fostering effective, multi-generational faith communities. Addison also highlights the importance of adaptable methods to share the gospel within diverse campus environments, urging a shift from consumerism to immediate discipleship.

Aug 20, 2024 • 46min
Episode 84 | Making of a Movement with Steve Addison
Steve Addison, a catalyst for transformative gospel movements and author of "Acts and the Movement of God," shares powerful insights from his extensive experience. He discusses the nature of effective movements, emphasizing personal connections and grassroots efforts. The conversation highlights how adaptive methods in sharing the gospel can lead to significant impact, especially in challenging environments like prisons. Addison also addresses the need to challenge traditional church structures to foster genuine community and renewal.

May 22, 2024 • 60min
Episode 83 | Overcoming Obstacles in Reaching Gen Z with Jason Thomas
Dive deep into the transformative power of campus ministry with InterVarsity's chief campus ministry officer, Jason Thomas. Together we explore how InterVarsity utilizes scripture-focused disciple-making and robust missions mobilization to impact students and faculty globally. SHOW NOTES: InterVarsity IV Tools EDM 25

May 8, 2024 • 46min
Episode 82 | Putting the Van in Evangelism with Joe Osteen
We're chatting with Joe Osteen of Baptist Student Ministries at UT-Tyler, and diving deep into Beach Reach, an extraordinary evangelical program making waves on the beaches of South Padre and PCB during the height of spring break. Learn how free van rides and pancake breakfasts are opening up hearts and sparking conversations that lead to lifelong transformation. SHOW NOTES: Beach Reach Texas BSM Tyler BSM

Mar 6, 2024 • 59min
Episode 81 | Building Bonds with Student Athletes with Mike Blanc
Mike Blanc, Executive Vice President of Pro & Elite Sports for FCA, dives deep into the impact of building close-knit relationships within collegiate ministries, specifically with student athletes.

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 17min
Episode 80 | Who’s Going After the 95% with Pete Hardesty
Pete Hardesty, U.S. Director for Young Life College, discusses the importance of equipping young people for success in the real world and the importance of reaching unreached groups on college campuses. SHOW NOTES: YoungLife College YoungLife Adulting 101 Book 1 Adulting 101 Book 2 petehardesty@gmail.com

Feb 7, 2024 • 49min
Episode 79 | From Strength to Strength with Heath Alexander
Heath Alexander, campus director for STUMO at K-State, discusses the power of discipleship and mentoring and the importance of modeling evangelism. SHOW NOTES: KState Stumo Joel Johnson CMT Podcast Downline Kaleo SMC

Jan 24, 2024 • 47min
Episode 78 | How Can We Serve You? What’s the Vision? with Clayton Bullion
Clayton shares his insights and experiences from years in college ministry as well as his vision for Via Students! Tune in to hear more about his dedication to mobilizing the collegiate body of Christ and the impact of his work on a global scale. SHOW NOTES: Clayton's first CMT Podcast

Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 77 | Simple but not Easy; Creating a Culture of EDM with David Englehart
David Englehart, Director of NMSU Christian Challenge in Las Cruces, New Mexico shares inspiring stories of mentorship, the transformative power of scripture memory, and the importance of follow-up in evangelism and disciple making. SHOW NOTES: Beginning with Christ Lessons of Assurance Journeyman Program