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Mariners Church in Irvine, California launched Thursdays at Mariners just a year ago with 1,100 young adults and a year later they're running 1,900 weekly! Dallas Viva, young adult pastor from Mariners joins us to talk about what God is doing and what's working in young adult ministry! Join us March 7-8th, 2025 in Minneapolis for the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference We also have Coaching Communities launching this February and there's a few spots still available: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities Today's episode is brought to you by Worth The Wait Journal. If you're single, dating or engaged, this is your journal to your future spouse: https://www.micahkennealy.com/products-1/worth-the-wait-guided-filler Join our FB community of 2500+ young adult ministry leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AUmAkqJ5n/ Follow youngadultstoday on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ Check out The Rooted Network's Discipleship Resources: https://www.experiencerooted.com   www.youngadults.today 

If you feel like you're always struggling to get things done and your calendar needs examination - today is for you! Alan Pastian is a pastor at River Valley Church and a productivity coach for pastors. Join us March 7-8th, 2025 in Minneapolis for the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference We also have Coaching Communities launching this February and there's a few spots still available: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities Today's episode is brought to you by Worth The Wait Journal. If you're single, dating or engaged, this is your journal to your future spouse: https://www.micahkennealy.com/products-1/worth-the-wait-guided-filler Join our FB community of 2500+ young adult ministry leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1RKRK82B79/ Follow youngadultstoday on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ Alan's Forward Planner: https://amzn.to/3WGqXft Alan Pastian's Resources: https://www.alanpastian.com www.youngadults.today

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 www.youngadults.today 

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 www.youngadults.today 

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 www.youngadults.today 

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 www.youngadults.today 

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 Give towards youngadultstoday ministry: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Join our FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14HphqHN5c/?mibextid=K35XfP Find young adult ministry resources: www.youngadults.today/book  www.youngadults.today 

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 Give towards youngadultstoday ministry: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 www.youngadults.today  

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 Consider a major gift to the ministry of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 More information: www.youngadults.today 

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 Consider a major gift to the ministry of youngadultstoday: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 More information: www.youngadults.today