Beyond the Event: A Youth Ministry Podcast

Mar 02 2025 53 ep. 56 mins 3
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Bringing together influential voices from the CIY community to walk alongside you in your journey to maintain momentum between the mountaintop experiences of youth ministry.

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BTE4.12 Are We Ready for Gen Alpha? with Josh Celestin and Korey Klein

Mar 02 2025 72 mins  
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Get ready to explore the vibrant world of youth ministry with a special lens on Gen Alpha. Join us as we welcome the Emmy Award-winning preteen pastor Josh Celestin and CIY Director of SuperStart Korey Klein to unpack some extraordinary moments from this SuperStart tour. Listen as we detail the dedication of our ministry teams who ba

BTE4.11 Pastoring Blended Families with Dr. James and Ginger Dellaripa and Eric Epperson

Feb 16 2025 79 mins  
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Dr. James and Ginger Dellaripa take us on their journey of creating The Family Core, offering insights into the unique challenges faced by blended families and the critical role youth pastors play in their lives. Alongside some lighthearted banter with my boss's boss, Eric Epperson—from reminiscing about past improvisation antics t

BTE4.10 Resourcing Decisions: Part 2 with Matt Stevens and Katelyn Adams

Feb 02 2025 69 mins  
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Through her inspiring personal story, CIY Director of Digital Resources Katelyn Adams shares how a high school camp experience ignited her calling to serve, and how the mentorship from her youth minister shaped her spiritual path. This episode promises insights on how to create supportive environments where students can confidently d

BTE4.09 Resourcing Decisions: Part 1 with Jayson French

Jan 19 2025 65 mins  
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Join us as we celebrate a major milestone in our journey—our 50th episode of Beyond the Event! With CIY President Jayson French, we reflect on the last 50 episodes of helping you maintain momentum between the mountaintops. We're also diving into the core of what makes CIY (and youth ministry) thrive: a vibrant organizational cultur

BTE4.08 NextGen Discipleship from Birth to Graduation: Part 2 with Anne Wilson and John Luzadder

Jan 05 2025 57 mins  
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! What if your church could create a stronger bond with families and youth through a unified ministry approach? Learn how two experts in next-gen ministry, John Luzader and Anne Wilson, are paving the way for spiritual growth and support. John, CIY’s Vice President of Experiences, shares his invaluable insights drawn from years as a

BTE4.07 NextGen Discipleship from Birth to Graduation: Part 1 with Jon Lee and Lane Moss

Dec 15 2024 74 mins  
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! What if the key to enriching your spiritual journey lies in subtraction, not addition? In our latest episode, I reconnect with my good friend Lane, who shares his enlightening reflections from his sabbatical. Instead of adding new routines, Lane discovered the power of letting go. This revelation sets a reflective tone for our episod

BTE4.06 Creating a Welcoming Environment for Special Needs Students 2.0 with Bekah Behnke

Dec 01 2024 63 mins  
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! What happens when the environments that are supposed to nurture and protect our youth fall short for those with special needs? Join me, Brad Warren, and my insightful guest Bekah Behnke, as we dive deep into this crucial discussion. Together, we provide practical strategies for creating a safe and inclusive space within youth ministr

BTE4.05 Scaling for Growth: Time and Resources with DJ Rodeffer and Mallory Jenkins

Nov 17 2024 78 mins  
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! On this episode of Beyond the Event, we sit down with DJ Rodeffer, a student pastor from Frederick, Maryland. DJ walks us through the trials and triumphs of evolving from leading a small group to managing the growing congregation at Collective Church. His insights shed light on the dynamic roles within youth ministry and the art of f

BTE4.04 Scaling for Growth: Budget with Tom Hahn and Korey Klein

Nov 03 2024 74 mins  
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Meet Tom Hahn, the "everything pastor" at Restoration Christian Church, who shares his journey of dedication and community engagement. Tom's story is one of faith and resilience, detailing how he transformed a modest church gathering into a thriving community with limited resources. We also chat about the upcoming SuperStart 2025 tou

BTE4.03 Scaling for Growth: Trips with Tyler Lemmel and Mikey Sackrider

Oct 20 2024 83 mins  
Mailbag questions or topic suggestions? Text us! Ever wondered how to effectively scale growth in youth ministries while managing the complexities of large group trips? Tyler Lemmel from Traders Point Christian Church offers valuable advice on managing large youth group trips. He emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness, structured safety protocols, and the benefits of