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Co-hosts Josiah Kennealy and Micah Kennealy interview thought leaders and experts on reaching young adults in our world, today!
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May 26, 2025 • 59min
Starve the Flesh, Feed the Spirit with Ronnie Floyd
Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Dr. Ronnie Floyd. Dr. Floyd dives into the spiritual disciplines of praying and fasting!
Today's episode is presented by:
1. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference
More about us:
-Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry
-Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle
Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7
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About our ministry: www.youngadults.today
May 19, 2025 • 1h 1min
Do You Need More Peace? with Terry Smith
Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Pastor Terry. Pastor Terry dives deep into what it means to have peace. Something we all need!
Today's episode is presented by:
1. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference
More about us:
-Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry
-Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle
Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7
Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/
Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/
About our ministry: www.youngadults.today
May 12, 2025 • 56min
The Power of Authentic Community with Mike Alvarez
Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Mike Alvarez. Pastor Mike serves at Calvary Church in Naperville, IL! Here, he leads a powerful young adult ministry!
Today's episode is presented by:
1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd
2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference
More about us:
-Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry
-Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle
Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7
Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/
Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/
About our ministry: www.youngadults.today
May 5, 2025 • 58min
Addiction, Recovery, and The Fix with Ian Morgan Cron
Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Ian Morgan Cron. Renowned author, psychotherapist, and Enneagram teacher, he wears many hats and does it well!
Today's episode is presented by:
1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd
2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference
More about us:
-Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry
-Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle
Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7
Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/
Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/
About our ministry: www.youngadults.today
Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
About Gen Z... with Dominic Cerri
Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with a team member, Dominic Cerri to talk about all things Gen Z from his perspective as a Gen Z'er. Dominic is currently serving with us, at his local church, and pursuing a degree in ministry at North Central University!
Today's episode is presented by:
1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd
2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference
More about us:
-Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry
-Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle
Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7
Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/
Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/
About our ministry: www.youngadults.today
Apr 21, 2025 • 45min
Leading Together as a Couple in Ministry with Clay and Allie Cooney
Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Clay and Allie Cooney about leading together as a married couple in ministry. They lead NPYA at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Today's episode is presented by:
1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd
2. -Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference
More about us:
-Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry
-Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle
-Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7
-Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/
-Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/
About our ministry: www.youngadults.today
Check out our conversation with Clay and Allie about FRIENDSHIP on the NPYA podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-npya-podcast/id1692235861
Apr 14, 2025 • 50min
What is Discipleship with Sara Dangerfield
Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Sara Dangerfield about leading spiritual hoarders, defining discipleship, and young adult ministry.
Today's episode is presented by: 1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd
More about us:
-Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry
-Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle
-Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference
-Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=46a279679e794ca7
-Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KYXn2hsbK/
-Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/
About our ministry: www.youngadults.today
About our guest, Sara Dangerfield: https://www.saradangerfield.com
Apr 7, 2025 • 57min
Friendless Men: A Crisis of Masculinity with Tim Lukei
Josiah and Micah visit with Tim Lukei (Mariners Church Men's Pastor and Founder of Maverick River Collective) about the crisis of young men, loneliness, emptiness, and creating discipleship pathways for young adults!
Today's episode is presented by:
1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd
2. Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference
More about us:
-Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry
-Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle
-Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=3854c66c00124d42
-Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15Lmxj4qUW/
-Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/
About our ministry: www.youngadults.today
More about our guest, Tim Lukei: https://maverickriver.com
Apr 4, 2025 • 14min
Terry Parkman shares Keys to Reaching Gen Alpha
BONUS EPISODE: From the 2025 youngadultstoday DIGITAL CONFERENCE!
On February 3rd, 2025 over 250 young adult ministry leaders registered for the @youngadultstoday DIGITAL CONFERENCE.
We learned about AI, reaching Gen Z, understanding the Alpha Generation, starting a young adult ministry, utilizing Instagram and social media and so much more!
Here is a clip from Terry Parkman on how we can start preparing for GEN Alpha in young adult mininstry!
EXTRA RESOURCES: -Join us June 5-6th, 2025 leader conference IN PERSON in Southern California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference
-Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=82d317d769c24e0b
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngadultstoday
-Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021
-Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/
About our ministry: www.youngadults.today
More about Terry Parkman: www.terryparkman.com | www.instagram.com/terryparkman
Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 11min
Long Term Commitment in Ministry with Dillon and Shelby Scott
Josiah and Micah Kennealy sit down with Dillon and Shelby Scott about longevity in leadership, leading together as a couple, and young adult ministry.
Today's episode is presented by:
1. The Minnesota Young Adult WKND: https://www.youngadults.today/the-wknd
2. GFA World's Paid Apprentice Program: http://gfa.org/apprenticeship
More about us:
-Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry: https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry
-Book Bundle: https://www.youngadults.today/book/3-book-bundle
-Join us June 5-6 for the West Coast leader conference IN PERSON in Irvine, California: https://www.youngadults.today/west-coast-conference
-Subscribe to the youngadultstoday podcast:
On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youngadults-today/id1477787085
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4swpMslS254rcZR41lpEPp?si=3854c66c00124d42
-Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15Lmxj4qUW/
-Follow youngadultstoday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/
About our ministry: www.youngadults.today
