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Stacking Chairs

A Youth Ministry Podcast with Kyle Gray and Josh Paulhamus

Welcome to Stacking Chairs: A Youth Ministry Podcast all about serving in Youth Ministry. Whether it be youth group or youth camp, whatever God has you serving in, that’s what we’re here talking about. Join us, Josh and Kyle, as we talk through some of the burning, practical questions facing those in youth ministry. We don’t have it all figured out, but let’s learn and explore this side of ministry together! Join our community of those serving in youth ministry @stackingchairspod through Instagram and Facebook. A Word of Life podcast.

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Ep. 49 Not So Fast

3/22/2023 04:03

Generational Perspective Teaching

Why do we not teach the importance of fasting as a spiritual discipline to those we serve or even to ourselves?  Mentioned Resources: Quiettime.life

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Ep. 48 Last Minute Lesson Prep

3/22/2023 01:03

How do you respond when you're asked to give a last-minute sermon or lesson? We talk about this as well as being prepared for teaching in general!

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Ep. 47 We Ask ChatGPT a Question

3/14/2023 03:03

Perspective Practical Troubleshooting

We ask ChatGPT a question concerning youth ministry and then unpack its answers!

Image for Ep. 46 When You Don’t Share a Vision

Ep. 46 When You Don’t Share a Vision

3/7/2023 01:03

Communication Leadership Perspective Practical Troubleshooting

How can we work with leaders with whom we don't share a vision? Dylan and Axton join Josh to discuss this question one of our listeners submitted! Find all things Stacking Chairs here: https://linktr.ee/StackingChairsPod

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Ep. 44 Another Look at Conflict

2/17/2023 05:02

Communication Leadership Perspective Practical

We've touched on this topic before, but today we talk with Mike Bream and unpack more when it comes to conflict. 

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Ep. 43 If I Knew Then What I Know Now

2/17/2023 05:02

Leadership Perspective Practical

Erick helps us think about some of the lessons we've learned along the way. What would you do differently if you knew then what you know now? Mentioned Resources: youthministry.wol.org wol.to/ukraine

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Ep. 42 The One with Andy DeNoon

2/1/2023 10:02

Communication Connection Generational Perspective

Andy DeNoon works with Sunday Cool and talks with us about what it's like to navigate comedy in the Christian world! Check out https://www.sundaycoolswag.com/ and mention Stacking Chairs to get 10% off your order from the Sunday Cool Swag Store.

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Ep. 41 The Camp Counselor Question

1/25/2023 04:01

Perspective

What's the best way to ensure that your youth ministry kids are fed spiritually during camp? We talk about the vision behind camp counselors and the pros and cons of who you choose to trust your students with.

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Ep. 40 Parents as Youth Leaders

1/24/2023 03:01

Leadership Perspective Troubleshooting

We talk about a subject suggested by one of our listeners: what does it look like to have parents of kids in your youth group as youth leaders? We unpack the pros and cons in today's episode!

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Ep. 39 Dealing with the “Problem Child”

1/17/2023 03:01

Leadership Troubleshooting

How do you deal with a student that could be a distraction? We have Dylan on this episode to talk about "problem children" and spoiler alert: we were all "problem children"!