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#45 'Sacred Pace' (with Terry Looper) Mar 10, 2019

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This week, a conversation with hall-of-fame friend, contributor, and Young Life donor, Terry Looper. Terry's secret weapon in life, ministry, family, & business is keeping a Sacred Pace, which became the title of his new book, out today. Thanks for listening!

Order Terry's book — Sacred Pace — by clicking here.

#44 Building A Powerhouse: 5 Things I Learned From Training in YL Africa/Middle East Dec 20, 2018

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Kelsey Carr (Field Reporter / Training Specialist) had a front row seat to RIKA, YL Africa/Middle East's bedrock training event. Today, 5 simple and transformative ways you can use to improve your own training.

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#43 Standing In The Breadline: God's Provision In The Former Soviet Union (with Gary Parsons & friends) Dec 18, 2018

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One family, the Parsons, moved to Moscow in the early 90's with a vision to build friends and learn Russian culture. That step of faith has resulted in thriving Young Life work all over the Former Soviet Union. Today, the story of how it all began, as well as stopovers in Armenia, Central Asia, the Far West, and Ukraine.

#42 A Collision of Rested & Revolutionary (with Jack Nikcevich) Dec 04, 2018

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What can Young Life learn from Popeye's chicken? Could you be a rested revolutionary?

Today, the answers to those questions, and more, with Jack Nikcevich (Regional Director, Raceway).

#41 Street Work (with Bo and Mary Nixon) Nov 27, 2018

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Today, two pioneers in urban ministry tell stories from 5 decades of street work in New York City.

Deeper: "You" (Part II) Nov 06, 2018

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The most vital part of Young Life's Forward Movement is a mission-wide commitment to seek the Lord first and help kids grow in their faith — to go deeper.

This week, join Crystal Kirgiss, Young Life's VP of Discipleship, in part 2 of a mini-series called "Deeper", specifically designed to provide a few minutes of reflection on Colossians 2:6-7. Parts 3 & 4 will release in two weeks.

This week, download, turn on airplane mode, and go deeper.

Deeper: "Lord" (Part I) Nov 06, 2018

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The most vital part of Young Life's Forward Movement is a mission-wide commitment to seek the Lord first and help kids grow in their faith — to go deeper.

This week, join Crystal Kirgiss, Young Life's VP of Discipleship, in part 1 of a mini-series called "Deeper", specifically designed to provide a few minutes of reflection on Colossians 2:6-7.

This week, download, turn on airplane mode, and go deeper.

#40 A Beautiful Paradox (with Newt Crenshaw) Oct 30, 2018

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Today, a fireside chat with Young Life's President & CEO, Newt Crenshaw. Fresh off he and Susan's first assignment this past summer, Newt encourages listeners to 'get in the game' of serving people, a passion he leads with both in and out of Young Life. Are you a leader who serves, or a servant who leads? #servantswholead

#39 Nashville's 50th Anniversary Extravaganza (with Eve Sarrett + special guests) Oct 16, 2018

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Our latest #ExploreYL campaign took place in Nashville, TN, where Young Life has a 50-year presence locally — It's a 50 year extravaganza!

Alex Lewis joins to discuss the vlogs, linked below (1:50), then we sit down with David Ott and the Nashville staff for a discussion on area culture (7:55). Next, an interview with Eve Sarrett (Associate Regional Director) (16:03), and finally, an exclusive song by Young Life College director, Becky Kinder (30:55), called 'Run'.

#ExploreYL Vlogs:

Welcome to Nashville (IGTV) Kids Surprise and Thank Their Leaders (IGTV) Friday Night Lights (IGTV)

#38 No Soloists In The Kingdom (with Dr. Darrell Guder) Oct 09, 2018

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What is God's Mission for us today? How is it challenged by problems and/or informed by history? Today, the formation of 'witnessing communities' with Dr. Darrell Guder.

Dr. Guder is the emeritus professor of missional and ecumenical theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. From 1976 to 1985 he served in Young Life as the Director of the Institute of Youth Ministries, providing theological education for Young Life staff. Dr. Guder helped to set a theological precedent that Young Life continues to strive for today.

He has participated in diverse ways in the missional church initiative; he was the editor of the volume Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America; and the author of The Continuing Conversion of the Church and Called to Witness: Doing Missional Theology.

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