Young Adults TN (YA Podcast)

Young Adults TN (YA Podcast)

This podcast is a resource to serve your local church as you seek to reach young adults in your community. Each episode will offer practical tips and conversations to help you engage young adults in Tennessee and beyond. This podcast is produced by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

Episodes

December 26, 2024 26 mins

Season 3 Episode 11

In this bonus episode, Ryan is a guest on the Tennessee Golden Hour podcast hosted by Matt Tullos and Beth Moore. Ryan talks about young adult ministry and partnership in Tennessee. 

You can find other episodes from this TBMB resource on all podcast platforms "Tennessee Golden Hour."

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Season 3 Episode 10

In this episode Ryan and Lorenzo discuss principles to continue to minister to others as you are going through a difficult season.

You can get in touch with the show host by emailing:
rkeaton@tnbaptist.org

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Season 3 Episode 9

In this episode Ryan and Lorenzo sit down with Phillip Smith. Phillip is pastor of Faith Harvest Baptist Church in Lenoir City, TN. Phillip served overseas with IMB for many years before returning to Tennessee to pastor. Phillip discusses the importance of missions and how churches can strategically use media to reach the lost in their communities.

You can get in touch with the Phillip Smith by ...

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Season 3 Episode 8

In this episode Ryan and Lorenzo continue their talk with Jonathan Chapman about the important topics of faith, sex, and gender. Jonathan did his doctoral dissertation on faith and culture. Jonathan is the Baptist Collegiate Minister at East Tennessee State University.

You can get in touch with the Jonathan Chapman by emailing:
jchapman@tnbaptist.org

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Season 3 Episode 7

In this episode Ryan and Lorenzo talk with Jonathan Chapman about the important topics of faith, sex, and gender. Jonathan did his doctoral dissertation on faith and culture. Jonathan is the Baptist Collegiate Minister at East Tennessee State University.

You can get in touch with the Jonathan Chapman by emailing:
jchapman@tnbaptist.org

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Season 3 Episode 6

In this episode Ryan and Lorenzo discuss principles of ministering to young adults in difficult situations. 

You can get in touch with the show host by emailing:
rkeaton@tnbaptist.org

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Season 3 Episode 5

In this episode we talk with Scott Dawson, founder and CEO of the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association. Scott has been in the evangelistic ministry for over 40 years reaching and mobilizing teenagers and young adults.

You can find the information for our guest below:

https://www.strengthtostand.org/

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Season 3 Episode 4

In this episode we talk with Mitch Tidwell, Senior Strategist of Digital Ministries and Communications with Texas Baptist Convention about college ministry.

You can find the contact information for our guests below:

mtidwell@sbtexas.com

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September 5, 2024 37 mins

Season 3 Episode 3

In this episode we talk with New York Times Best Seller Bob Goff! Bob Goff is a lawyer, writer, speaker, and professor. We talk about writing books, living an available life, and bear attacks!

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Season 3 Episode 2

In this episode we talk with Lewis McMullen, Church Planting Specialist with Tennessee Baptist Mission Board about church planting efforts that are happening across our state right now and trends that will impact future church planting efforts.

You can find the contact information for our guests below:

lmcullen@tnbaptist.org

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Season 3 Episode 1

In this episode we talk with Shaun Pillay and Tim Hunter from Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida.

You can find the contact information for our guests below:

Shaun Pillay: spillay@olivebaptist.org

Tim Hunter: thunter@olivebaptist.org

Instagram: @crossroadsatolive

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Season 2 Episode 8

In this episode we talk about preliminary (Level 0) questions you should ask or consider when starting a young adult ministry or new group. 

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Season 2 Episode 7

In this episode we talk with the Stewardship Specialist at the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board about the future of generosity.

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Season 2 Episode 6

In this episode we have a special crossover episode with Alex Fisher as we talk about young adults and friendships.

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In this episode we are live from the YA Conference as a group of panelists answer questions  young adults submitted. 

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March 21, 2024 30 mins

In this episode we are live from the YA Conference! This episode is one of our large group sessions with Dr. Ryan Keaton. 

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In this episode we are live from the YA Conference! This episode is one of our large group sessions with Dr. PJ Dunn. 

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February 22, 2024 39 mins

Season 2 Episode 2

In this episode we talk about how young adult ministries can prepare for the hardship and economic trends facing their communities !

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Season 2 Episode 1

In this episode we talk about how young adult ministries can prepare for the population growth in Tennessee!

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In this episode, we conclude our walk through the Winning Young Adults in Your Harvest Field book. Join us as we sit down with Ben Baxley and discuss chapter 7 "Multiplication Matters."

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