The Think Orange Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Think Orange Podcast is for ministry leaders, pastors, church volunteers, parents, and educators – anyone who wants to impact the faith of the next generation. In each episode, we’ll share ideas presented at our live events, The Orange Conference and Orange Tour. These ideas, insights, principles, and strategies will empower, inspire, challenge, and may even change the way you view and lead the next generation. Featured guests include Reggie Joiner; Kristen Ivy; Carey Nieuwhof; Sherry Surratt; Doug Fields; Kristen Ivy; Geoff Surratt; Jon Acuff; Ryan Leak; Sue Miller; Carlos Whittaker; Virginia Ward; Kara Powell; and Frank Bealer. We’ll also be answering your questions, ensuring that your voice is heard and your ministry issues are addressed. Increase your influence with kids and teenagers; start thinking orange. For free resources and show notes, visit www.OrangeLeaders.com.
Conflict is unavoidable, so how can we as leaders get better at leading through difficult situations and uncomfortable conversations? In this episode, we share a conversation from the “Rethinking Youth Ministry” podcast about handling conflict as a ministry leader. The panelists explain how understanding their own conflict styles has helped them better approach difficult conversations. They also share practical tips and resources for navigating conflict and teaching our students how to experience healthy conflict themselves.
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How can we continue to lead well when real life gets in the way? In this episode, we share a panel discussion from the “Rethinking Youth Ministry” podcast that explores our responsibilities as youth leaders when leading through a storm. The panelists open up about their own experiences and share practical tips for making sure you get the care you need so you can lead others through challenging seasons.
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What are some of the key mindsets and approaches to ministry that we need to rethink in order to better serve our students? In this episode, we share an episode from the “Rethinking Youth Ministry” podcast with Reggie Joiner and Crystal Chiang. Reggie unpacks seven areas he wants to rethink, including our approach to engaging parents, the way we measure success, and the importance of maintaining relationships after high school.
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How can we as leaders continue to have an impact on students even when they can’t show up every week? In this episode, we kick off our summer podcast takeover by sharing a previous episode of the “Rethinking Youth Ministry” podcast. Brett Talley, Ashley Bohinc, Stuart Hall, and Dan Scott discuss the different perspectives of parents, leaders, coaches, and students and challenge us to think differently about the ways we support our students in and outside of the church walls.
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One of the best ways to build connection is by having fun together. So how can we take fun seriously in our student ministries? In this episode, Jon Williams and Brandon O’Dell of The So & So Show explain why fun is so important for breaking down barriers and helping kids and teens connect with Jesus. They also share practical advice for leaders looking to better incorporate fun into their ministries.
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How are today’s teens experiencing anxiety, and what can we learn from the Bible about dealing with this challenge? In this episode, we share a few different perspectives on the topic of anxiety. You’ll hear from a group of high schoolers and from Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Chinwé Williams about the ways anxiety is impacting Gen Z. We also share a lesson from the Psalms about how each of us can approach God with our anxiety.
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Will we see you at Orange Conference 2023? As we get excited for this year’s conference, we’re counting down some of our favorite moments from past years. Listen in to get a taste of what you can expect if you join us in just a few weeks.
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What makes the good news so good, and how can we share the Gospel in a way that connects with more people? Today, Orange President Kristen Ivy shares five different worldviews that shape how people view the Gospel. She also explains how you can communicate the good news in a way that resonates with each of these worldviews.
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How can we leverage a digital strategy to better disciple the kids and teens we lead? In this episode, we share a breakout session from Orange Conference 2022 with Brett Talley, Vice President of Staff Culture and Development at Orange. Brett walks through three mindset shifts that can help us make the most of digital platforms. He also shares some practical tips and resources to engage with as you work to move beyond having a digital presence to start developing a digital discipleship strategy.
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No one has more influence in the life of a kid or teen than their parent. So as leaders, one of the best things we can do is meet and partner with the parents of the kids and students we lead. In this episode, we share a training from Orange Director of Elementary Strategies, Dan Scott, about how to have better conversations with parents. Dan explains why parent relationships are so important and shares practical tips for letting parents know you’re on their side.
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How can we create an environment for our kids that supports their mental health? And how should we respond when our child is struggling? In this episode, we share a preview of a new Parent Cue course with Will Hutcherson and Dr. Chinwé Williams: “Parenting with Mental Health in Mind.” Will shares why hope is a critical response for our children to develop, and Dr. Chinwé explains the factors that increase someone’s risk for mental health conditions, and some of the common signs to watch out for.
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Episode Description: One of our jobs as leaders is to understand and have empathy for the parents in our communities. In this episode, Keturah Boston of The Potter’s House talks with Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy about what it looks like to partner with parents—both inside and outside the walls of your church—and to lead with empathy.
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Keeping our kids and volunteers safe is the most important thing we can do as leaders. In this episode, Roy Grant shares actionable strategies you can use to create a safer environment in your kids ministry—from equipping volunteers to preparing for emergencies to cleaning procedures. Roy is the children’s pastor at Church By The Glades, and he’ll be leading a workshop at Orange Conference 2023.
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If you want to create irresistible environments for your teenagers, you need to create a ministry that MOVEs. In this episode, Orange Director of High School Strategy, Leslie Mack explains what the early church movement can teach us about ministry. She also breaks down the acronym MOVE to show how you can create an environment that engages your students.
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This month, we’re going to be sharing what’s new at Orange in 2023. In this episode, we talk with Shane Sanchez about his new devotional for teenagers, “How to See God.” Shane explains why he wrote the book, how teenagers can benefit from reading it, and why spiritual practices play such a key role in discipleship.
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This month, we’re going to be sharing what’s new at Orange in 2023. And in this episode, we’re giving you a preview of our new masterclass on building a digital ministry and launching a MetaChurch strategy with Dave Adamson. Dave is the Director of Orange Australia and Orange New Zealand and a leader in the digital ministry space, and he has some exciting new insights to share in this episode!
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There’s enormous value in having friends who are different from you, and part of our job as parents and leaders is to help our kids realize this. In this episode, Mitchell McGhee interviews Amanda Roman-Leak, author of “Jackson and the Not-So-Colorful Day.” Amanda shares the inspiration and message behind her book, and she unpacks some practical tips for making every student feel welcome and having these conversations with your kids.
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In this episode, we share a breakout session from Orange Conference with Matthew Deprez, a pastor at Generations Church who previously worked at Fuller Youth Institute. Matthew shares his research about the key ways that grandparents impact the faith of their grandchildren, and he shares practical tips grandparents can use to engage with their grandkids both in person and from afar.
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Episode Description: Today’s young people are not necessarily less religious than previous generations, it’s just that they have far less trust in institutions. In this episode, we share a breakout session from Orange Conference with Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Director of Springtide Research Institute. Josh shares some of Springtide’s findings about religion among 13-25 year olds that are especially relevant for ministry leaders. He also offers up some practical examples of what it looks like to build relationships at scale.
Episode Recap:
- Springtide focuses on data with heart (1:11)
- The stories that we tell ourselves matter (5:01)
- Gen Z is the most diverse generation, and it’s hard to wrap our heads around that (9:27)
- More and more kids are having conversations about religion outside of church (16:39)
- It’s not that religion is declining, but institutional trust is (20:57)
- The trust revolution has also created a crisis of belonging (25:52)
- The only solution to trust and belonging is relationship (38:45)
- How to build relationships at scale (46:15)
- Belonging precedes believing (52:40)
Resources:
- Find every episode of the Think Orange Podcast
- Register for Orange Tour 2022
- Springtide Research Institute
- “Lead Small” from Orange Books
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Many ministry leaders want to support children with autism and their families, but they feel underqualified or don’t know where to start. In this episode, we share a breakout session from Orange Conference with Diane Dokko Kim, a disability ministry consultant and the author of “Unbroken Faith.” Diane addresses the four most common questions she hears about engaging children with autism and other disabilities, and she shares some practical strategies you can use to make sure families feel accepted and cared for.
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If we want to keep telling our story well and engaging with a changing culture, our ministries need to innovate. In this breakout session from Orange Conference 2022, Vice President of Orange Leaders Joseph Sojourner breaks down what innovation is, why it’s important, and how to start making it an everyday part of your ministry. He also shares five practical tips for fostering innovation among your team and broader organization.
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70% of changes made in an organization end up failing, so what can we do to make sure our ministries are able to make and maintain changes to meet the needs of students? In this episode, we share a breakout session from Orange Conference with Jake Mulder, senior director of strategy at Fuller Youth Institute. Jake breaks down the difference between adaptive and technical change, shares a case study that demonstrates the challenges many ministry leaders face, and unpacks five key things that can help you create adaptive change in your organization.
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Teenagers can access almost any information online, but they’re craving connection more than ever. In this episode, we share an Orange Conference breakout session with Leslie Mack, Director of High School Strategy at Orange. Leslie explains how you can shift your focus toward building experiences that focus on things students can’t find anywhere else, and she shares some practical questions you can ask yourself to get started.
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In order to lead others well, you first must lead yourself well. In this episode, we share an Orange Conference breakout session with Doug Fields, co-founder of Download Youth Ministry. Doug unpacks five areas “below the surface” in a leader’s life where it’s especially important to lead ourselves well, and he shares practical tips for improving in each of these areas.
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Team culture has always been important, but many of us are thinking about it more than ever in 2022. In this episode, we share a breakout session from OrangeConference with Orange’s Executive Director of Staff Culture and Development Trey McKnight.Trey unpacks 6 of the most important things leaders can do to champion a healthy team culture, and he shares some practical examples of what it looks like when these principles are put into practice.
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When you create opportunities for teenagers to serve, it helps them build a lasting faith and an understanding of how they fit into God’s story. In this episode, we share a breakout session from Orange Conference 2022 with Orange Specialist Charlie Conder. Charlie explains why service is so important for teens and then walks us through some key questions we can ask ourselves to better understand the role service should play in our ministry and programming.
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If you want to lead well for the long haul, resiliency is the key. In this episode, we share a session from Orange Conference 2022 where Danielle Strickland breaks down five attitudes that can help you become a more resilient leader. Danielle is a speaker, justice advocate and author whose most recent book, “The Other Side of Hope,” focuses on rediscovering humanity in the midst of cynicism and despair.
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The past few years have presented enormous leadership challenges, and the reality is that work today is radically different than it once was. In this episode, Orange President Kristen Ivy and Students Director of Church Engagement Trey McKnight share their best strategies for continuing to lead well in the midst of these changes. They tackle several common leadership challenges, including underperforming team members, miscommunications, and eager new employees, and they challenge leaders to focus on building a healthy culture, beyond just a strong mission.
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Now more than ever, parents want to know that the church cares about the things they value most for their kids. In this episode, Orange President Kristen Ivy and Director of High School Content, Shane Sanchez discuss some of the ways that parents’ priorities have changed since the start of the pandemic, and they share practical advice for engaging with both parents and kids in your ministry. Kristen also shares some of the latest research from Orange and Parent Cue about what parents value most, what they worry about, and the places where we as leaders can provide support.
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If you want your students to build a faith that lasts, you need to engage them with opportunities to serve and love their neighbors. In this episode, Orange CEO Reggie Joiner and Orange Specialist Charlie Conder talk about what it might look like to reimagine discipleship so that students can develop a sense of identity, belonging, and purpose. They also share practical examples of times when they’ve seen students get excited about serving the people around them, whether it’s online, at home, or in their schools.
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As ministry leaders, our job is not just to invest in students but also in the volunteers who serve with us. In this episode, Orange Curriculum Directors Mike Clear and Crystal Chiang share practical advice and words of encouragement for the leaders who are struggling to recruit volunteers post-pandemic. They also discuss the unique benefits that volunteers can gain from connecting with kids and teens, and they encourage leaders to take time to clarify their vision and listen to their volunteers.
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Episode Description: Many of us tend to run away from tension because we don’t want to offend or cause conflict. But when we acknowledge tension and come together anyway, we demonstrate just how big and powerful God really is. In this episode, Orange Founder Reggie Joiner and President Kristen Ivy explain why it’s so important to shift from an “either, or” to an “and” mindset. They also share practical steps you can take to engage with students, their parents, and ministry partners in different generations, even when you disagree.
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Do you ever think about why God uses humans to carry out His plans on earth? In this episode, we share a session from Orange Conference 2022 with Jon Acuff about what it means to be human, why God loves redemption and the one question God asks each of us. Jon is the bestselling author of seven books, including his most recent release, “Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking.”
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Whether you like it or not, parents are more influential in their children’s lives than we are as leaders. So in order to better serve the kids and teens we work with, we need to understand their parents. In this episode, Mitchel McGhee breaks down our latest parent research from a study conducted by Orange and Parent Cue. He shares some of the key insights we learned about what parents value and worry about at each life stage, and he explains how this information can inform the way we minister to kids and their families.
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Whether you serve in preschool, elementary, middle school, or high school ministry, creating a consistent structure can help kids and teens stay engaged and experience transformation. In this episode, the Orange curriculum directors break down the seven segments of weekly ministry and how they look different for every life stage ministry. Feel free to jump ahead to the section that best fits the age group you work with.
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What do we want kids and teenagers to walk away from our program and understand? And, how do we create a messaging strategy that helps the next generation develop an everyday faith built on what Jesus said matters most? In this episode, Orange CEO Reggie Joiner explains what a scope and cycle is and why it’s important to build a messaging strategy that repeats core truths at every phase. Then, we talk with the Orange Curriculum directors for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school about the new 2022 -2023 Scope and Cycles and how they use it to engage kids and students with important truth at each life stage.
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If we want to help our kids develop a resilient faith, we need to be willing to engage with certain tensions. In this episode, we share a breakout session with Dan Scott, director of 252 Elementary Strategies and author of “Caught In Between: Engage Your Preteens Before They Check Out.” Dan unpacks eight key tensions that leaders need to embrace in their ministries and relationships. These tensions will help you meet kids where they are and equip them to grow into lifelong followers of Jesus.
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When churches prioritize relationship-building over programming, people are more likely to continue following Jesus for a lifetime. And one of the best places for that relationship building to take place is within the context of a small group. In this episode, host Shane Sanchez talks with Tom Shefchunas and Lisette Fraser about the key ingredients for great small group culture. Tom and Lisette also share practical advice from Orange’s new masterclass, “Creating a Small Group Culture,” about how to organize your small groups and equip leaders to stay committed for the long haul.
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Episode Description: To be a great leader is to understand and even embrace the fact that every human you interact with is complicated. In this episode, we share a live session with author, speaker, and podcaster Ryan Leak from Orange Conference 2022. Ryan explains how leaders can make space for the complexity of the people around them with curiosity and humility.
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Jesus told us to go into the world and preach the Gospel, and in today’s digital world, churches have an enormous opportunity to connect with people online. In this episode, Dave Adamson talks with host Trey McKnight about Dave’s new book, “Meta Church.” Dave explains what it means to build one congregation that exists in multiple expressions, and he shares practical advice for shifting your mindset around social media and beginning to use it as a discipleship tool.
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To be human is to long for home. No matter what your experience with home is, we all have an emotional connection to the idea of home. In this episode, we share a session from Orange Conference 2022, where Orange President Kristen Ivy talks about the Church’s responsibility to serve as a temporary home between Eden and eternity and unpacks what that looks like so that we can create ministries that feel like home for the next generation.
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With the right support system, pre-teens can change the world. That’s why it’s so important for youth leaders to come alongside their students with guidance and encouragement. In this episode, Kellen Moore describes the inspiration behind his new pre-teen devotional, “Make Waves” and how it can equip kids to connect with God and make a difference in the world around them.
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Communicating to middle school students is kind of like bull riding: it’s easy to get thrown off, and you have to expect the unexpected.So, how do we teach life-changing truth in a way that is engaging and makes sense to middle school students? Dave Adamson sat down with Ashley Bohinc to talk about her new book Communicating to Middle Schoolers and some tips that can help you develop a message that sticks.
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Are you coming to Orange Conference 2022? You are not going to want miss this episode. Conference veterans, Crystal Chiang and Jamal Jones share some great advice and insight on how to make the most of your Orange Conference experience. They give ideas on everything from how to connect with other leaders to how many pairs of shoes you will want to pack.
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Something remarkable can happen when you start seeing people the way Jesus sees them.
Don’t get so preoccupied in doing the busyness of your work and ministry, that you’re trying to save everyone and you forget to stop and help someone.
Taking the time to discover a kid’s world will be the most important thing you can do if you want to translate their behavior.
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There’s value in meeting with people in person, but our technology creates a unique opportunity to build connections with people you wouldn’t otherwise meet. In this episode, host Dave Adamson talks with Dan Scott, director of 252 Kids, about what attendees can expect from Orange Conference Digital. They share a preview of some of the breakout sessions and other bonus content, and Dan explains how we can embrace the benefits of digital technology while still acknowledging the challenges that come with it.
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How might your ministry change if you started making rest a priority? In this episode, host Dave Adamson talks with Onsite Director of Product Development Candi Shelton about the importance of emotional wellness for leaders. Candi explains why wellness is a crucial part of our humanity and shares some of the psychological and physical changes that happen when we allow ourselves to rest. She also shares a preview of an all-new experience called Discovery Sessions where leaders can find a moment of peace and reflection at Orange Conference 2022.
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Sometimes we can get so caught up in looking for God’s standard of righteousness that we forget to prioritize God’s standard of love. In this episode, Change Church pastor, coach, and speaker Dr. Dharius Daniels talks about the importance of embracing our own humanity in order to lead other humans well. He also explains how parenting has shaped his perspective as a leader, and shares how Paul has inspired him to become more vulnerable when setting an example for others.
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When we as leaders can admit that we don’t have it all together, we can connect more authentically with the people around us. In this episode, author, speaker and coach Ryan Leak joins Reggie Joiner to talk about the importance of being open about our authentic, human selves, especially in the Church. He also talks about his experience with starting to talk about his failures, and he shares some valuable advice for leaders who are overwhelmed, exhausted, or feel like giving up on ministry.
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There are two things that have potentially never been more important to our world: empathy and the ability to communicate and have conversations about difficult topics. Art can both inspire empathy and break down walls. In this episode, illustrator, entrepreneur and advocate Dani Coke joins Kristen Ivy to talk about how she has seen art help us be more human and have better conversations about things that matter.
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Art is a powerful tool for processing emotions, sharing our humanity, and helping others feel less alone. In this episode, singer-songwriter Andy Gullahorn joins Dave Adamson to talk about the lessons he’s learned about creativity, digital experiences during the pandemic, and the importance of admitting when you’re wrong. He also shares his perspective about the Church’s responsibility to act like a family instead of a corporation.
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Mistakes make us human, but so often, we try to fake perfection and miss out on authentic connections in the process. In this episode, bestselling author and acclaimed speaker Jon Acuff joins Dave Adamson for a conversation about the importance of prioritizing relationships and cultivating self-awareness as we engage with social media. He also shares practical steps we can take to overwrite our soundtracks of negative thoughts with truth.
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Vulnerability is a term that comes up often in the church, but what does it actually look like in practice? In this episode, Toni Collier, founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, joins Dave Adamson to talk about how the church can embrace both vulnerability and hope, brokenness and healing. She also reminds leaders why it’s important to lead and share from a place of healing and constantly remember that they have nothing to prove.
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Humans are messy, and that’s more obvious than ever when we look at social media. But Carlos Whittaker has seen that social media can also be a powerful force for change. In this episode, he joins Dave Adamson to talk about how we can harness the power of social media for good. He also shares 3 practical steps we can take to embrace our humanity and love people better, whether it’s through the things we post or the people we smile at in the grocery store.
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To be human is to wrestle with some big questions. This is especially true for the kids and students in our ministries. How can we help the next generation as they wrestle with the big questions they have about identity, belonging, and purpose? In this episode, Kara Powell, Executive Director of Fuller Youth Institute, joins Dave Adamson to talk about the importance of allowing young people to work through their questions in the context of community. Kara also shares how technology is shaping this generation’s perspective on service and how that connects to their sense of purpose.
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If we have learned anything in the last couple of years, it is that human kindness matters. In this episode, Mark Batterson, lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington D.C., joins Dave Adamson to talk about how God’s kindness changes all of humanity. Mark and Dave also discuss some new ways the church can practically meet people where they are to show God's love to our communities.
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What does it mean to be human? It’s a question that artists have wrestled with for centuries, and as Christians, it’s a foundational part of our story. In this episode, Danielle Strickland joins Kristen Ivy to dive into this question, which is also the theme of Orange Conference 2022. Kristen and Danielle talk about how Jesus’ life can help us understand our own humanity, and how that helps the church be more unified when other issues may keep us apart.
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The mission of the church is timeless and will never change. The church exists to show the world who God is. But, if we aren’t willing to make some changes in our churches and our ministries we will actually lose influence, trust, and relevance, so we won’t accomplish our mission. That’s why it’s important to redesign our ministries to last. Listen to The Think Orange Podcast with Reggie Joiner as he unpacks what that means and why your strategy matters.
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What is your strategy? Not, what is your mission?
Most of us know our mission. We spent time crafting the language very carefully and it is probably on a wall somewhere. But, what is your strategy? What is your plan of action to accomplish your mission? If I asked you to give me your elevator pitch, what would you say?
We like to say that it’s your strategy, not your mission, that ultimately determines your success.
This week, Reggie Joiner encourages us to think strategically about our ministries.
Find show notes here: https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/
There are two types of people in this world. People who love Christmas music and people who do not. No matter which type of person you are, if you are a student pastor, you are going to want to check out our Not So Silent Night Christmas party included in the Winter Season of XP3 Curriculum. And, listen to this week’s podcast with Leslie Mack (link in bio) to learn about all of the components, and how you can turn the volume all of the way up at your student ministry Christmas celebration.
Find show notes here: https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/
Do you celebrate Christmas before Thanksgiving or after? No matter when you put up your tree now is the perfect time to start preparing for how to engage families at Christmas this year! Listen to this week’s episode to learn from Mike Clear about Jingle Jam and how you can create a family-centered Christmas celebration for the whole family!
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As ministry leaders, we are constantly evaluating our ministry and trying to measure success, but if we want to build momentum and have a lasting impact we need to make sure we are measuring the right things.
Join Lisette Frasier as she breaks down the 5 timeless values you need to use as gauges in order to measure success in your next-gen ministry.
Find show notes here: https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/
As ministry leaders, we are constantly evaluating our ministry and trying to measure success, but if we want to build momentum and have a lasting impact we need to make sure we are measuring the right things.
Join Lisette Frasier as she breaks down the 5 timeless values you need to use as gauges in order to measure success in your next-gen ministry.
Find show notes here: https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/
Why should you come to Orange Conference '22? What makes Orange Conference so special?
On this episode of the Think Orange Podcast Dave Adamson sat down with Jamal Jones, Ashley Bohinc and Dan Scott to talk about their favorite memories from Orange Conference and how coming to Orange Conference can make a positive difference in your ministry.
Find show notes here: https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/
"No one understands."
Everyone in ministry has felt that before—like you are alone in what you are doing and no one understands what it’s like to be a next-gen leader. That’s why Orange Conference is special. We all get to be in a room full of other people with the same hopes, struggles, and schedules. We get to be with other humans who want to influence the next generation to be more human.
Listen in to learn more from Reggie Joiner, Kristen Ivy, and Jon Acuff about what it means to Be Human and why you should be at Orange Conference 2022.
Find show notes here: https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/
It’s no secret that staying healthy and avoiding burnout in ministry is no easy task. That’s why we need to have a strategy in order to take care of ourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This week Mike Foster breaks down how we can be healthy in ministry so we can be in this for the long haul.
Find show notes here: https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/
How do I live in a way today that helps me thrive tomorrow?
Have you ever asked yourself that question? Maybe you’re experiencing some leadership burnout after this intense season of ministry—at times we all feel overwhelmed, over committed, and unsure of what to do next. This week on the Think Orange Podcast, we had the chance to talk with Carey Nieuwhof about his new book, At Your Best, where he uncovers what he’s learned through years of experience, counseling, and coaching.
We don’t have to feel overextended. We can actually feel intentionality and success in our work, ministry, and our personal life. Enjoy this incredible conversation with Carey Nieuwhof!
Grab a copy of At Your Best at atyourbesttoday.com.
To see the show notes from the episode go to: https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/
It’s no secret that we think the best ministry strategy is a small group strategy, but how do we implement a small group strategy? What are some practical ways to transition to a small groups model, recruit leaders, and help small groups to develop great relationships?
On this week’s episode of the Think Orange Podcast, Dave Adamson sat down with ministry experts Keturah Boston and Ashley Bohinc to find out their best tips on how to do all of that and more.
Access our show notes here: https://orangeleaders.com/podcast/102/
What do we do in those moments where it feels like everything has changed? How do we help our communities when we are experiencing a crisis?
In this episode, Crystal Chiang unpacks the ways we can show up for the kids and teenagers in our ministries so they can thrive, even in crisis.
As we restart ministries and train leaders to invest in the next generation, what do they need to know? What are the characteristics of a great small group leader? In this episode of the Think Orange podcast Tom Shefchunas breaks down what it means to lead small in order to impact kids or teenagers so they can develop an everyday faith.
As we restart ministries, and as kids and teenagers go back to school in what still feels like an uncertain time, we all need a reminder of why we do what we do and how we can help the next generation as they navigate a new school year. That’s why Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy sat down with Kara Powell to talk about the three big questions kids and teenagers are asking and how we can point them to better answers. This month, we’re talking about the opportunity we have to shape a kid or teenager’s sense of identity, belonging, and purpose.
Grab the brand new book by Kara Powell and Brad Griffin, 3 Big Questions.
As leaders, we all want to help the next generation fight despair and anxiety, but often we don’t know where to start.
That’s why Dave Adamson sat down with Will Hutcherson and Chinwe Williams to have a discussion about some practical ways we can help kids and teenagers feel seen and experience hope.
If we want to have a lasting influence on the everyday faith of kids and teenagers we need to engage the people who have the most influence in their lives: parents.
We think one of the best ways to do that is through connect with them digitally. Listen as Kristen Ivy talks about what is new to the Parent Cue App that can help you better engage parents in order to support families in your community. And go to ParentCueApp.Church to try customizing the Parent Cue App for free.
The best way to influence a kid or teenager’s everyday faith is to partner with their parent or caregiver, but there is one thing that often hinders our ability to do that: a lack of trust.
Join Kristen Ivy as she unpacks the four ways ministries can rebuild trust with parents and caregivers in order to influence the everyday faith of the next generation. And go to ParentCueApp.Church to try it free!
As ministry leaders, we all want to partner with parents, but often there is one question we all have…
“What about the ______ parent?”
But we think there is a different posture we need to take if we are going to engage every parent. Listen as Kristen Ivy unpacks a better question we can be asking and register for our webinar at thinkorange.com/everyparent to join the conversation about engaging every parent.
It’s okay if you are having an identity crisis with Sunday.
After the pandemic, more families than ever before are spending their Sundays at home. While some families will come back, if our goal is to partner with and support parents in our community we need to be asking a new question, “How do we engage every parent everywhere?”
Join Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy as they unpack why this question is important and register for our webinar to join the conversation at thinkorange.com/everyparent.
If we say we care about the future of the church, we have to invest in the future of the church - the next generation.
As children’s pastors and youth pastors we know that, but how do we get our whole church on board? And how do we advocate for our vision for our ministries to our leadership?
Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy sat down with Dr. Dharius Daniels to discuss how the church as a whole can invest in the next generation in this episode of The Think Orange Podcast.
We all know that if we want to help the next generation develop an everyday faith we need to partner with parents to inspire faith in their homes. But how do we support parents and what resources do they need to help their kids and teenagers grow in their faith?
Join Dr. Virginia Ward as she unpacks what the church can do to equip parents to build faith in their homes.
As we innovate for the future, there is one thing that hasn’t changed. Volunteers are still absolutely essential to next gen ministry. So how do we recruit volunteers in a world that is changing?
Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy sat down with Doug Fields to discuss just that in this episode of the The Think Orange Podcast.
An effective ministry has less to do with how you influence kids and more to do with how you influence those who influence kids. We think there is one question we need to ask volunteers, small group leaders, parents, and guardians that can change everything:
What can I do as a leader to help you win?
What ideals and truths do you consider timeless? How does culture impact and shift the people in our churches? Why is what happens at home more important than what happens in church?
These questions are central to the Orange strategy, and in this breakout from Orange Conference 2020, Reggie Joiner unpacks these five essentials in a new way. Use this model to evaluate—or re-evaluate—how your strategy and approach to ministry can become even more effective.
The mission of the church isn’t going away, but what methods do we need to change as we innovate for the future of the church?
We think that question is essential to ask as we enter a new normal, and in this episode Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy sat down with Carey Nieuwhof to discuss what changes the church can make to positively impact the future.
We think that the key to the future of the church is the church rebuilding trust with the next generation. But that means some things need to change. We think churches who will impact the future will . . .
Lead volunteers like they’re humans with a life outside of serving the church.
Respect parents like they’re humans raising humans.
Learn from humans who do not look or think the same way you do.
Model what it looks like to be human for a generation who is watching.
Leverage technology as a positive and practical way for humans to connect with humans.
Advocate for humans who are marginalized and hurting.
Change what needs to be changed to help every human trust God and each other.
We have to understand that as much as we need to innovate and change, we’ve got to do it in the context of rebuilding trust with the people in our communities and the people in our churches.
Join Reggie Joiner this week as he unpacks key principles every church should care about if they want to be a church that lasts, and read the blog at OrangeLeaders.com.
The kids and students we lead need more than just deeper worship songs and deeper Bible studies to lead them down a path of hope and meaningful faith. They need something far more PERSONAL. In fact, if you want to be a transformational leader of kids, then it HAS to be personal. That's why in this episode, Reggie Joiner unpacks 5 personal questions every kid is asking—questions that can not only make our ministries better but also set kids up with a stronger faith and a brighter future.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
If you live outside the city, are over the age of 30, or never turn on your car radio, you might not be aware of some of the cultural shifts happening today. For example, did you know that hip-hop has overtaken rock and roll as the #1 music genre? Today’s culture is moving fast, and unless we take our cues from those pushing it forward, the church could get stuck at a standstill.
On today’s episode of The Pod, we interview Joseph Sojourner, hip-hop artist and culture expert, on how the church can lean in and think creatively to engage the Generation Z and Millennial generations. From our conversation, we see that one of the best ways to connect with the next generation is to truly listen to “their story told in their way.”
Welcome to Episode 67 of the Think Orange Podcast!
Kids are, if nothing else, a growing and changing group. As they move from babies to toddler, from preschoolers to elementary schoolers, and from middle schoolers to high schoolers, their needs and interests move right along with them. It can get a little complicated.
And so, church leaders become specialists in the age groups they serve. You may know everything there is to know about today’s thirteen-year-old. And that’s awesome. But if you’re not building a bridge between yourself and the people who work with students before and after you, you’re missing out on a big opportunity.
Today’s episode dives right into that opportunity--with advice on how you can create a program designed to take kids from birth to graduation seamlessly and with purpose. You’ll hear from Autumn Ward, author of the First Look devotional series and a writer for the preschool First Look curriculum, and Cindy Fiala, a consultant working to help churches do exactly what we’re talking about here.
Welcome to Episode 66 of the Think Orange Podcast.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
Do ever feel like maybe your church should be doing more? Sure, you care for your congregation every Sunday and throughout the week, and you create ministry programs to engage every single person who walks through your doors.
But what about reaching the people outside your church--the ones who may never come close without a direct and persistent invitation? How can you best reach them?
Today’s episode answers that question.
You’ll hear from Danielle Strickland, author of five books and ambassador for Compassion International and Stop the Traffik, on the example Jesus gives us of seeking out the vulnerable. Then Sarah Bragg interviews Naomi Chavez, co-lead pastor of 7th Street Church and co-founder of Brave, about her desire to forever change the future of foster care girls.
Welcome to Episode 64 of the Think Orange Podcast.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
Are you and other members of your staff wracking your brains to figure out ways to get everything done?
Are you trying to scale your ministry because of the growth you’ve experienced in recent years?
Have you wondered how you can give your middle school and high school students a lasting faith that goes beyond seasonal programs and short-term mission trips?
What if there was one, simple solution to answer all these questions?
In today’s episode of the Think Orange podcast, we’ll discover what it would mean for your church, community, and the students you serve each week to become active participants — rather than mere spectators — in leading your ministry.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.
The Think Orange Podcast is a podcast with ideas and conversations to help you influence the faith of the next generation.