Practically Honest with Kaye Wolfinger

Practically Honest with Kaye Wolfinger

Navigating through the messy waters of where we are as a United Methodist Church is not easy for any of us. However, it is especially difficult for youth leaders. Young people today ask tough questions, mainly because they can investigate anything with their cell phones and Google. So when we try to answer off the cuff or if we are not open and honest about the knowledge we lack, they will tune us out. This generation is searching for truth and are bothered when there is inconsistency in what we preach and how we act or what they feel in their hearts. So, no matter the trial that you face in your church, your community, your area or in our great country…keeping Jesus the focus of our teaching should be at our core. This podcast is about youth leaders wrestling with this very issue, what is our main thing? What are we focused on? Where are we spending our time? All questions we need to ask ourselves as we begin to move forward.

Episodes

Practically_Honest_College_Ministry

December 8, 2021 • 24 mins
As youth leaders, it's difficult to say goodbye to our graduates. Especially as life takes them in new and exciting paths, but often away from our local churches. It is difficult to help guide each one of them individually to find their next place for them to grow in their faith. In this podcast, we talk about the transition to college ministry and the unique opportunities it offers as we highlight Ohioi Northern University and...
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Practically_Honest_Parenting_Teens_Three_Youth_Leaders'_Perspectives

December 1, 2021 • 27 mins
Tim Beck and I are joined by Deena Wolfe as we talk about how being youth leaders has impacted us as parents. We share our honest experiences with you in this podcast.
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Practically_Honest_Organic_Youth_Ministry

November 10, 2021 • 29 mins
The pandemic as shifted ministry all together. As churches made the difficult decision to not meet in person in order to protect their most vulnerable members, many lost the connections with one another. We have discussed this in podcasts in the last few months. While we can grieve for what is lost, we need to find ways to move forward. In this podcast, I talk with a pastor/dad/youth leader about what youth ministry looks like in h...
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Practically_Honest_Tik_Tok_Challenges

November 3, 2021 • 21 mins
Tik Tok App took off during the pandemic. Most adults try to stay away from it. However, it is important for those of us that live and work with young people to be where they are and paying attention to what is influencing them. In this podcast we discuss the fall Tik Tok challenge called "Devious Licks" and how to stay connect to the world of young people.
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Practically_Honest_Living_In_Groundhog's_Day

October 27, 2021 • 35 mins
As October begins, and we contemplate ministry this fall/winter, we are still faced with the difficulties of living during this pandemic in a very devasive political climate. For many church leaders, especially youth leaders, not much has changed in twelve months except the number of children and teens who are suffering from this virus. So, where does that leave us? How do we navigate a ministry when so many factors are in play?

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Practically_Honest_Ruthless_Elimination_Of_Hurry

October 20, 2021 • 23 mins
Chasity and I discuss the book we are currently reading in our book club this month. It's a great one! John Mark Comer takes us through his own struggle in finding quiet, peace and sabbath in his own life. He talks about hurry is not from God and how it can in face separate us from God. Take a listen, even if you haven't read the book. You may be inspired to reflect on this hurried life we all lead and actually do something...
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Practically_Honest_Who's_Your_Eli

September 29, 2021 • 23 mins
The story of Eli and Samuel (1 Samuel 3) is still very relevant today! Eli guides Samuel and encourages him to listen for God who is calling Samuel. It is important for us to remember our own Eli(s) and challenge ourselves to be sure we have Samuel(s) that we are sharing our faith legacy with throughout our life. Take a listen as I talk to one of my Eli's, my Jr. High Youth Pastor.
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Practically_Honest_Marching_Off_The_Map

September 22, 2021 • 24 mins
This is our reaction to Tim Elmore's book, "Marching Off the Map." Ironically, he wrote this prior to the pandemic; however, it speaks even more into our situation today. Elmore does an outstanding job laying out the "Why, What, and How" for educators, coaches, youth leaders, parents and employers of the younger generations. With all the research and insight in this book, those of us leading young people are har...
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Practically_Honest_Reframing_the_Future

March 25, 2021 • 31 mins
We talk about reframing ministry post-pandemic and share about a coaching cohort we are leading. We also talk about our dogs and dog dementia. Lots of laughs. Enjoy!
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Practically_Honest_One_Year_Later

March 17, 2021 • 37 mins
Three of my friends sit down with me as we look back over the last year. We talk about what advice we would have given ourselves as well as how to move into 2021 as different people still needing connection.
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Practically_Honest_Black_History_Month

February 18, 2021 • 25 mins
In this podcast we talk about the history of Black History Month, the purpose and why we still celebrate it today. Take a listen, like, follow, comment and share with others. You can find the blog at www.practicallyhonest.org
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Practically_Honest_Diversity_Inclusion

February 10, 2021 • 27 mins
Take a listen as we define and talk about diversity and inclusion of all kinds, race, gender, age and the importance of having representation of all voices at the table.
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Practically_Honest_Post_Truth

February 4, 2021 • 30 mins
We talk Post Truth what that means and how it has impacted our lives.
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Practically Honest_Being_A_Marine_Mom

January 28, 2021 • 28 mins
Two years ago today, we sent our son off to Marine boot camp. Join me and my son today as we talk about our personal experience with transitioning from having a college student to a Marine. You will still hear my raw emotion as I talk about what it was like as a mom, and he will share what was going through his mind. College isn't for everyone, and it was a lesson I learned personally.
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Practically_Honest_Youth Ministry_In_The Season of Disruption

January 20, 2021 • 49 mins
Mark Oestreicher is our guest on this podcast as he talks with us about his newest book, "Youth Ministry In This Season Of Disruption." Join us as we talk about youth ministry in this pandemic.
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Practically_Honest_Mission_Trips

December 9, 2020 • 28 mins
Kathy Dickriede and Jason Hockran, two people I admire, join us this week on our podcast talking about their experiences in the mission field. They share their calls, passions and their personal stories of why they are passionate about mission work. Take a listen and find the links: www.practicallyhonest.org
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Practically_Honest_Girls_on_the_Run

December 2, 2020 • 25 mins
If you are looking for a way to reach older children and younger teens, this school based community organization may be your answer. Male and female adults and older teens can volunteer to work with girls while teaching them life skills that are actually Christian-based.
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Practically_Honest_Children_Youth_Resources

November 24, 2020 • 20 mins
EEK! Here we are, already in the Advent Season and we are tapped out. If you are still searching for something to do with Children, Teens or Family Ministries for Christmas Tide or after the New Year, we share lots of ideas on this podcast. Check out practicallyhonest.org for direct links to resources and to leave your own ideas for others.
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Practically Honest_Youth Ministry After a Pandemic

November 12, 2020 • 28 mins
We can't tell the future, but we do know that we are not "going back to normal" once we are on the other side of this pandemic. A few youth leaders talk about what they see as the future of Youth Ministry, post pandemic. What do you think?
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Practically Honest_Youth Ministry In A Pandemic

November 11, 2020 • 25 mins
Youth Leaders chat about our experiences serving in youth ministry during this time in a pandemic. We share practical ideas and ways to reach teens and young people especially now while we can not allows physically be together.
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