Switch Leader Podcast

It's important that you understand the students you're trying so hard to reach. Remember, the norms that you grew up with are not the norms they are growing up with. In this episode you'll learn some…

You don't have to be in student ministry long to realize that partnering with parents is essential, but it can also be challenging. This episode aims to give some practical ways to do it well, and pr…

It's time for a new Switch series and in this one we'll be teaching from 1 John. This week James breaks down the series so we can be prepared before we show up to Switch each week. Remember, the more…

A few times throughout the year at Switch we throw a big party, but SwitchFest is the biggest of them all! This week on the podcast, Josh Baldwin and Tyler Crabtree talk about the vision behind why w…

This week is a special treat as we get to hear from the leader of all NextGen Ministry at Life.Church, Allyson Evans. To know her is to love her, and you’ll soon understand why. She is our guest for …

For the 4th week of our "The Essentials" training series we're talking about one of the most key elements to you being a great leader in every aspect of life. In this episode James Meehan, Alison McC…

Want to be a better leader, but find yourself wondering if you have what it takes, or if you even have the margin? Check out episode 3 of Leader Essentials to hear Gavin Espinoza, Kaitlyn Caffrey, an…

During this episode Kaitlyn and Josh discuss the next Switch series and how leaders can be most prepared for whats coming!

This is episode 1 of a Switch Leader Training series called "The Essentials". If you've been around Switch for a long time this is definitely for you! Also, if you're brand new to Switch, this traini…

Being present and living in the moment is absolutely important and something we often miss the mark on. However, planning ahead is a valuable skill to master as well. During this episode, James and J…

We're so excited for Switch to be back! Kaitlyn and James take a deep dive into explaining the vision of the content for the month of August. Make sure you don't miss this one, it will set you up for…

We're excited to kick off a new year of Switch IRL! Whether you're new to Switch or you've been around for a while, this episode is to help you start the school year off with a clear understanding of…

We're heading into summer break and want to make the most of it. Listen as we talk through ideas on how to build relationships in the summer and how to set goals to make sure it happens! 

We know that consistency as leaders is vital, but what does it look like to challenge our students to do the same? This week we talk with Kaitlyn and Gabi about some practical ways for you to influen…

We know connecting with parents is important, but it's also very difficult. Adding summer time to an already challenging aspect of youth ministry can feel like one more ride on the struggle bus. This…

Switch is continuing on into the summer this year and we're excited about what that could mean for our students who want to stay connected! However, we also want Switch leaders to have healthy rhythm…

Do you know a student who seems to never pay attention to the message or share anything of significance in small group? Some of you may have an entire small group that way! The good news is that just…

Accountability matters more than we like to think. It's not just about having someone tell you when you're messing up, it about having someone you trust enough to help you live your life closer to Go…