Switch Leader Podcast
Switch is the youth ministry of Life.Church.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 235
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
The Bash: Stay Here
In this episode of the Switch Leader Podcast, Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey unpack The Bash—a party with a purpose designed to launch the fall semester with energy, excitement, and eternal impact.…
The Essentials | Episode 4: If You Have It, Nothing Else Matters
In this week’s episode of The Switch Leader Podcast, Josh Baldwin and James Meehan unpack one of the most vital essentials in leadership and faith—integrity.
Together, they explore:
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Why integrity…
The Essentials | Episode 3: A Better Way To Lead
In this episode of The Switch Leader Podcast, Josh Baldwin and James Meehan unpack what it truly means to lead the way Jesus modeled. Together, they explore three essentials for sustainable and impac…
The Essentials | Episode 2: The What, The How, and The Why
In this episode of the Switch Leader Podcast, Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey unpack three essential building blocks of Switch: the What, the How, and the Why.
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The What – our mission: leading stud…
The Essentials | Episode 1: Private Faith Supporting Public Ministry
In this first installment of The Essentials series, Kaitlyn Caffrey and Josh Baldwin discuss the foundational importance of a leader’s private faith in supporting their public ministry. They explore …
Vision + Series Overview: Fakers or Followers
In this kickoff episode of the new Switch semester, Josh Baldwin and James Meehan set the tone for what’s ahead by casting vision, challenging leaders, and previewing the first Switch series: Fakers …
Carrying Stones: Miracles, Memories, and the Work Ahead
In this heartfelt episode, Josh and Kaitlyn unpack the powerful imagery found in Joshua 4—when God commands the Israelites to pick up stones from the middle of the Jordan River as a lasting memorial.…
Summer is a Shift, Not a Shutdown
In this episode, Josh Baldwin sits down with Kennadi Foster, Youth Pastor at the Catoosa campus, to explore what it looks like to lead well while resting well during the summer. As the school year en…
Series Overview: Wisdom Vs. The World
In this episode, Josh Baldwin is joined by the Director of Switch Content, James Meehan, to unpack the heart behind Switch’s final teaching series of the semester: Wisdom Vs. The World. Together, the…
Here Come the 6th Graders!
In this episode of the Switch Leader Podcast, host Josh Baldwin sits down with Dustin Wells to unpack the pivotal transition from 5th to 6th grade—and how it shapes the faith and future of your stude…
The Christian F-Word: Why "I'm Fine" Isn't Enough
How often do your students respond with a hollow “I’m fine”? In this episode, Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey dive deep into the dangerous surface-level answers we often accept in ministry—and why p…
Turning Belief Into Behavior
In this episode of the Switch Leader Podcast, host Josh Baldwin is joined by Dustin Wells, Youth Pastor at the Rio Rancho Campus, to unpack the heart behind Switch Fights Human Trafficking—a powerful…
Series Overview: Faith That Works
In this episode of the Switch Leader Podcast, host Josh Baldwin sits down with James Meehan, Director of Switch Content, to unpack the heart behind the new series: Faith That Works. Together, they ex…
Life Beyond Switch: Are You Preparing Them?
What happens when students leave Switch? In this powerful episode, host Josh Baldwin and Moore Youth Pastor Sam Groeschel call out the hard truth: 70% of young people walk away from their faith after…
Gen Alpha Is Here: What It Means for Youth Ministry
This week on the Switch Leader Podcast, host Josh Baldwin sits down with Camry Rowan and Izzy Loranger for a fascinating and practical conversation about the future of youth ministry as Gen Alpha ste…
Leading When You Have Nothing Left
As the end of the school year approaches, it’s not uncommon to feel worn out, stretched thin, and wondering how to keep going. In this honest and hope-filled episode, Josh Baldwin and Kaitlyn Caffrey…
Can We Talk About Doubt?
Doubt isn’t the enemy of faith—it’s often the doorway to deeper belief. In this episode, James Meehan and Josh Baldwin explore how leaders and parents can normalize questions, respond with empathy, a…
Are You Relevant? Is It Even What You Think?
In this episode, Matt Lamberth and Josh Baldwin tackle the question of relevance in ministry and leadership. Does being relevant actually matter, or is it just a distraction? We break down what true …
Series Overview: The Lion and the Lamb
As we wrap up our series on relationships, we’re diving into a powerful new six-week series: The Lion and the Lamb. This series will explore the incredible character of Jesus, where seemingly opposit…
The Power of a Story
Stories have the power to connect, inspire, and transform lives. In this episode, Josh Baldwin and Dustin Wells dive into the art of storytelling and its impact on youth ministry. From personal child…