https://www.spreaker.com/show/practically-honest-with-kaye-wolfingerenReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Kaye Wolfingerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4a7938d54cf40a674f465467c251399.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/practically-honest-with-kaye-wolfingerThu, 01 Dec 2022 15:48:28 +0000Kaye WolfingerKaye Wolfingerfeeds@spreaker.comNavigating 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...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-college-ministryhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/47839018Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:56:34 +0000Kaye WolfingerAs 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...1459campusministry,chaplains,college,collegiateministry,ministry,studentministry,students,teenministry,teens,transitions,youngadultministry,youngadults,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-parenting-teenshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/47706477Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:00:02 +0000Kaye WolfingerTim 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.1677church,churchleaders,parenting,parentingteens,parents,parentsofteens,studentpastors,teenpastors,youthleaders,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-organic-youth-ministrhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/47378568Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:00:02 +0000Kaye WolfingerThe 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...1791church,ministry,parentingteens,pastor,studentministry,studentpastor,teenministry,teens,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-tik-tok-challengeshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/47260934Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:00:10 +0000Kaye WolfingerTik 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...1271church,churchleaders,ministry,parenting,parentingteens,pastors,socialmedia,studentministry,teenministry,teens,tiktok,youth,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-living-in-groundhogs-
While being out talking with youth leaders, many are struggling with similar roadblocks. Here are just a few:

It is difficult to know who is even a part of the youth group.
Volunteers are gone or those around do not want to give of their time anymore
Feeling weary and tired. Being creative and finding new ways to reach teens is exhausting
There has not been a break in 18 months
Do we meet face to face? Outside or inside? Wear masks or not? Social distance at youth group?
What does the future look like for youth ministry?

We address these questions and give some thoughtful advice in this podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46817332Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:00:16 +0000Kaye WolfingerAs 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...
While being out talking with youth leaders, many are struggling with similar roadblocks. Here are just a few:

It is difficult to know who is even a part of the youth group.
Volunteers are gone or those around do not want to give of their time anymore
Feeling weary and tired. Being creative and finding new ways to reach teens is exhausting
There has not been a break in 18 months
Do we meet face to face? Outside or inside? Wear masks or not? Social distance at youth group?
What does the future look like for youth ministry?

We address these questions and give some thoughtful advice in this podcast.]]>2124church,churchleaders,ministryinpandemic,pandemic,pastors,studentministry,teenministry,teenpastor,teens,volunteers,youth,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-ruthless-elimination-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47064657Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:09:13 +0000Kaye WolfingerChasity 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...1407bible,bookreviews,books,church,churchleaders,devotional,hurry,leaders,life,ministry,pastors,sabbath,stress,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-whos-your-elihttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/46744109Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:19:16 +0000Kaye WolfingerThe 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)...1428bible,biblestories,church,devotion,devotional,inspiration,legacy,mentors,teenministry,teens,youth,youthgroup,youthleader,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-marching-off-the-maphttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/46636939Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:28:11 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis 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...1463church,churchleaders,coaches,educators,employingmillennials,genz,leaders,leading,leadinggenz,millennials,parenting,parentingteens,parentingyoungadults,teachers,youth,youthleaderscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-reframing-the-futurehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/44047869Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:26:19 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe 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!1913church,churcheleaders,coaching,cohort,dogs,leaders,ministry,nextgen,pandemic,pastors,studentministry,studentpastor,students,teenministry,teens,youngpeople,youth,youthleaders,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-one-year-laterhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43934198Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:04:18 +0000Kaye WolfingerThree 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.2251covid,leaders,ministry,ministryleaders,pandemic,parents,pastors,teachers,teenministry,teens,youngadults,youthleaders,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-black-history-month_1www.practicallyhonest.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43532007Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:50:33 +0000Kaye WolfingerIn 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.orgwww.practicallyhonest.org]]>1551africanamericans,blackchurch,blackhistorymonth,church,churchleaders,ministry,teenministry,teens,youngadultministry,youngadults,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-diversity-inclusionhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43390125Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:30:47 +0000Kaye WolfingerTake 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.1642agediscrimination,agediversity,blackhistorymonth,church,churchleadership,genderdiscrimination,genderdiversity,hottopics,ministry,pastors,racialdiscrimination,racialdiversity,teenministry,youngadultministry,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-post-truth_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43289907Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:57:01 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe talk Post Truth what that means and how it has impacted our lives.1810church,churchleaders,collegeministry,ministry,parentingteens,parents,parentsofteens,posttruth,teens,youngadults,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-being-a-marine-momhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43167018Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:40:05 +0000Kaye WolfingerTwo 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...1705marine,marinemom,military,militaryservice,mom,parenting,parentingateen,youngadultscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-youth-ministry-in-thehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43031337Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:41:47 +0000Kaye WolfingerMark 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.2978christians,church,churchleaders,covid,markoestreicher,ministry,pandemic,pastors,studentministry,studentpastor,students,teenleaders,teenministry,teenpastor,teens,youth,youthleaders,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-mission-trips_3www.practicallyhonest.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42401521Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:10:05 +0000Kaye WolfingerKathy 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....www.practicallyhonest.org]]>1738church,ministry,missions,missiontrips,missionwork,serving,studentministry,youngadults,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-girls-on-the-runhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42258832Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:00:09 +0000Kaye WolfingerIf 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...1506children,children'sdirectors,children'sministry,church,churchleaders,communityoutreach,girls,girlsontherun,leaders,middleschool,pastors,preteens,teenministry,teens,youth,youthministry,youthpastor,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-children-youth-resourhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42147498Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:38:03 +0000Kaye WolfingerEEK! 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...1229advent,children,christmas,church,churchleaders,discipleship,familyministry,ideas,ministry,ministryideas,pastors,teens,youth,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-youth-ministry-after-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41938795Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:09:10 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe 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?1731church,churchleaders,future,ministry,pandemic,studentministry,students,teenministry,teens,youth,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-youth-ministry-in-a-phttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41926297Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:59:07 +0000Kaye WolfingerYouth 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.1516church,churchleaders,covid,covid19,nextgen,pandemic,pastors,studentministry,students,teenministry,teens,youth,youthleaders,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-i-promisehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40500893Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:17:44 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis week we talk with I Promise School teacher, Kay Low, about her calling to serve in education, her experience at I Promise, and how we can support teachers always, but especially during this fall.1536akron,children,church,education,ipromise,lebronjames,ministry,parents,schools,teachers,youthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-empty-nestershttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40394548Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:10:12 +0000Kaye WolfingerTwo moms talk about what it's like to say good-bye to our kids as they leave the nest to soar on their own. It's not easy, but we manage!1317college,collegeministry,graduation,militarymoms,ministry,parenting,parents,youngadults,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-helping-teens-during-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40291058Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:07:59 +0000Kaye WolfingerAre you a parent, teacher, or youth leader who is wondering how covid/quarantine, etc. is affecting your teen? We are in unchartered territory. Never have we lived through times like this, so how to we help young people through? In this podcast we...1808church,covid,highschool,juniorhigh,middleschool,ministry,parenting,quarantine,school,students,teenagers,youthleaders,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-resisting-racism-part_2https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31744408Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:54:34 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis is the third podcast/blog post in our series on racism.  Pastor Sheena Cameron and China Williams join Tim Beck and Kaye to talk about their experiences as African American females. We talk about white privilege, kneeling during the national...2069blacklivesmatter,church,colinkaepernick,drmartinlutherking,kneeling,racism;,smallgroups,studentministry,teenministry,whitepriviledge,youngadults,youthgroupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-resisting-racism-part_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30297824Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:41:38 +0000Kaye WolfingerWhat do the facts say? This podcast addresses the facts that are shown through the history of our country. We (white, black and mixed race) walk through the information openly and honestly, sharing our experiences and thoughts learning from one...2107blacklivesmatter,church,civilrights,ministry,racism,whitepriviledge,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-resisting-racism-partwww.practicallyhonest.org Be sure you listen to the podcast as well for more thoughts and information.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29287666Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:45:20 +0000Kaye WolfingerIn order to understand racism today, we need to review the history as it has lead us to this point. In our blog, you will find a few helpful links and other resources to help individuals who want to educated themselves and who are leading others:...www.practicallyhonest.org Be sure you listen to the podcast as well for more thoughts and information.]]>1830blacklivesmatter,chruch,collegestudents,ministry,racism,studentministry,students,teenministry,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-ep-33https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28919965Tue, 02 Jun 2020 19:08:45 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis podcast was recorded weeks ago and is the final in our Bible series this school year. While the events in the last week have seemed gut wrenching, this podcast and blog can be a beginning of some discussion on how God is still speaking. ...1671bible,biblestudy,church,collegeministry,discussion,holyspirit,pentecost,smallgroups,teens,together,youngadults,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-ep-32https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27995596Tue, 26 May 2020 05:30:12 +0000Kaye WolfingerPeople have been obsessed with the end times pretty much since Jesus left this earth. Every generation has thought they were living in the "end times," including this very moment. This blog/podcast addresses this topic head-on. Take a listen and dive...1584bible,biblestudy,christianity,church,endtimes,revelation,smallgroup,teenministry,youngadults,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-ep-31https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27995878Thu, 21 May 2020 20:46:13 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis blog and podcast will cover later New Testament writing (pastoral epistles) We discuss a popular verse that addresses gender roles.1692bible,biblestudy,church,discussion,genderroles,ministry,newtestament,smallgroups,teenministry,youngadultministry,youngadults,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-being-a-class-of-2020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27758700Tue, 19 May 2020 13:00:27 +0000Kaye WolfingerThe Class of 2020 will go down in history. They will be forever bonded because of their experiences this spring. As the parents of these young people, we, too, share a special bond that others can't understand. In this blog and podcast, three moms...2034classof2020,collegestudents,graduation,moms,momsofteens,parentsofteens,quarantine,teenscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-ep-27-losing-a-saviorhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/24787070Tue, 12 May 2020 17:00:42 +0000Kaye Wolfinger1593cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-29https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26841839Wed, 06 May 2020 14:39:21 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe are taking a look at Paul this week and one "side" of the Pauline story. This also introduces some of the attributes of the early church (communal, house churches, etc) and controversies that developed early on.1437bible,biblestudy,church,newtestament,smallgroups,teenministry,understandingthebible,youngadults,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-28https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26446586Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:58:56 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe are talking about the new church and what the followers of Christ were going through after his death. It's interesting to take a look at bodily resurrection, ways to understand and interpret Jesus' various appearances and the words he shares with...1691bible,biblediscussion,biblestudy,church,discussion,jesus,newtestament,pastors,smallgroups,studentleaders,studentministry,students,teenministry,teens,understandingthebible,youngadults,youth,youthgroup,youthleaders,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-leaning-into-tomorrowhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/26297273Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:36:17 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis particular podcast does not specifically address youth and young adult ministries, although it does affect these ministries. We are talking about how being in quarantine and relying on technology has impacted our lives and our ministries. This...1509church,collegeministry,covid-19,ministry,pastors,quarantine,teenministry,worship,youngadult,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-ep-27-losing-a-savior_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24944348Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:26:39 +0000Kaye WolfingerDuring this Holy Week, as we prepare for Easter, nothing is the same as before. We can not prepare to gathering in one building for Easter services, or plan Easter dinner with extended family. But we can still celebrate. It may take digging a little...1593bible,biblestudy,chaplain,church,collegeministry,collegestudents,devotions,easter,holyweek,jesus,savior,smallgroup,studentministry,teenministry,youthgroup,youthleader,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-ep-26-the-not-so-triuhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/24787068Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:22:30 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe typically only think of palm branches and celebration. But this study will dive a little deeper into Palm Sunday.1597bible,biblestudy,church,collegeministry,jesus,lent,palmsunday,smallgroup,studentministry,teenministry,youthleader,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-ep-25-judas-and-free-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24024127Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:22:46 +0000Kaye WolfingerJudas was the one who betrayed Jesus to the Jewish leaders. He had a key role in the story of the arrest and eventual crucifixion of Christ. Was Judas a pawn in this event? Was it free will or predestination? What if he had made a different choice? We...1426bible,biblestudy,church,churchleaders,collegeministry,collegestudents,devotionals,discussion,easter,jesus,judas,lent,smallgroup,studentministry,studentpastor,students,youth,youthgroup,youthleaders,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-episode-23-the-afterlhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/23714234Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:03:54 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe spend a lot of time as humans wondering and talking about afterlife. There have been movies and books created to offer renditions of what things may be like after our time on earth is done. But what does the Bible say? What do you think? Take some...1365afterlife,bible,biblestudy,church,collegeministry,collegestudents,ministry,smallgroups,studentministry,studentpastor,teenministry,youngadults,youthminister,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-episode-21-john-revhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/23465816Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:31:26 +0000Kaye WolfingerThe gospel of John takes a very different approach to telling the story of Jesus, putting it in a category of its own (not a synoptic gospel). It was long held by scholars that John did not use any of the source material (Mark, Q) that was available...1480bible,biblestudy,church,collegeministry,gospelofjohn,gospels,smallgroup,studentministry,teenministry,youngadults,youthleader,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-ash-wednesday-podcasthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/23212944Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:31:36 +0000Kaye WolfingerToday is a holiday in the church. One that not every Christian, especially protestants, observe. It may be one that seems a bit different, even a little odd. And even if we understand it, we may not know the history. This blog and podcast should help...1663ashwednesday,biblestudy,church,collegestudents,easter,lent,ministry,smallgroup,studentministry,teenministry,youngadults,youthleader,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-episode-20-luke-revhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/23178257Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:02:15 +0000Kaye WolfingerThe Gospel of Luke was written for ALL people. As we look at the parables and stories shared, we see that no matter who you are, Jew, Gentile, poor, man, woman, child, diseased and ill, Jesus came with a message for EVERYONE. This message is still...1145bible,biblestudy,church,collegestudents,gospelofluke,ministry,smallgroup,studentministry,students,study,teenministry,teens,yaministry,youngadults,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-episode-19-matthew-rehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22992316Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:33:46 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis gospel is the first in the new testament but is actually written a generation after Mark. Remember, these stories were not written down in journals while the disciples were with Jesus. The stories were shared verbally for a couple of generations...1348bible,biblestudy,collegeministry,gospelofmatthew,matthew,smallgroup,smallgroupstudy,studentministry,studentpastor,teenministry,teens,youngadultministries,youngadults,youth,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-the-gosp_4https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22700081Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:50:58 +0000Kaye WolfingerIt is interesting to know that the four gospels were not written in the order they appear in the Bible. Mark is also an interesting book to look at, especially the last 10 verses that were added in the past century. Nonetheless, it is important that...1418bible,biblediscussion,biblestudy,christianity,church,collegeministry,gospelofmark,jesus,smallgroups,studentministry,students,teenministry,teens,understandingthebible,youth,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-the-gosp_3https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22207439Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:12:51 +0000Kaye WolfingerJesus talked much about power dynamics, money and violence, but yet those topics are not things we tend to discuss in church today. It's interesting to look at 1st Century Palestine to see the similarities and difference of the time when Jesus walked...1621bible,biblestudies,church,gospels,guns,money,power,shaneclaiborne,smallgroups,smallgroupstudies,student,studentministry,violence,youngadultministry,youngadults,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-the-gosphttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22030772Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:38:07 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe will spend the next couple of weeks looking at the gospels and the beginning of the New Testament or Christian Testament.1973bible,biblestudy,church,collegeministry,ministry,smallgroups,studentministry,studentpastors,students,teenministry,teenpastor,teens,understandingthebible,youngadults,youth,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-immigration-1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21757133Thu, 16 Jan 2020 20:05:31 +0000Kaye WolfingerTalking to young people about hot topics can be a bit difficult. However, those of us that live and work with teens and young adults can not avoid these conversations especially if we are in the church. Today we talk about immigration with Letty who...1256biblestudy,church,collegeministry,collegestudents,immigrants,immigration,ministry,smallgroup,teenministry,teens,youngadults,youthleader,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-generation-zhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/21484653Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:42:27 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe sit down with "Anna" an 18 year old from Generation Z (born 1999-2015, according to Barna research) who is open and honest about safety, isolation, anxiety, depression, faith, church and religion for her and her peers.1711barna,campusministry,church,churchleaders,collegeministry,collegestudents,faith,generationz,genx,genz,highschoolstudents,millennials,teenministry,teens,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-advent-4_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20864627Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:56:03 +0000Kaye WolfingerIn our last week of Advent, we take a look at some verses from minor prophets as well as Mary's song in Luke. We are using a traditional picture of the nativity for our blog. This may also be a good opportunity to talk about how often times we...1517advent,christmas,church,collegeministry,collegestudents,smallgroups,teenagers,teenministry,youngadults,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-advent-3_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20662471Wed, 11 Dec 2019 19:18:33 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis is the third week of Advent, and we continue on in our readings in Isaiah. We have to ask ourselves as we read about Isaiah's prophecies what is the message God was sending and how is it relevant to us today? Be sure to read the scripture, listen...1212advent,biblestudy,christians,christmas,church,collegeministry,group,isaiah,lifegroups,small,smallgroup,study,teenministry,teens,youngadultscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-advent-2https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20488748Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:07:18 +0000Kaye WolfingerWeek two of Advent brings us to a discussion around Exile. What was the purpose of the Exile? How do we feel like we are in Exile in our lives today? Also, we will look at the promise of peace that Isaiah shares.1250advent,bible,biblestudy,christmas,church,discussion,exile,peace,smallgroups,youngadultministry,youngadults,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-celebrity-religionhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19854935Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:04:00 +0000Kaye Wolfinger941cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-bible-series-advent-1_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20488724Wed, 04 Dec 2019 22:03:24 +0000Kaye WolfingerIn the first week of Advent we will talk about the prophets and their place in the Biblical story. Who were they and what was the message they were bringing?1456advent,bible,biblediscussion,biblestudy,christmas,church,isaiah,ministry,prophets,teens,youngadults,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-the-story-of-jacobhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19554971Thu, 14 Nov 2019 01:54:10 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis is a continuation of our study of the Patriarchs. You may find the twists and turns of Jacob's story quite interesting. The question to keep asking through this study is what does this story reveal about the character of God and what does it...1647cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/moses-and-the-exodushttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19911294Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:24:48 +0000Kaye WolfingerAs we continue on through this Bible exploration, we will explore Moses and be reminded of the story of his extraordinary life and how his experiences are meaningful even for us today. If you are a Christian who grew up in the church or someone who is...1687cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-celebrity-religion_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19854978Mon, 04 Nov 2019 19:46:41 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis particular podcast is a discussion around an article titled, "Bieber. Chance. Kanye.Selena-and the movement Christians are missing," written by Jordan Nations. Take a listen as we respond and let us know your thoughts about this new trend.941chancetherapper,christians,church,genz,justinbieber,kanyewest,millennials,ministry,religion,selenagomez,teens,trends,youngadults,youthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-isaac-his-sonshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19755589Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:29:58 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis is the 6th blog/podcast in this series where we dive into the Bible to open up conversation around the idea of Fact vs. Truth. I want to remind everyone that we started by discussing that the truth of the message of the Bible continues to be...1647bible,biblestudy,chosen,collegeage,genesis,ministry,oldtestament,students,teens,youngadults,youth,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-the-story-of-abraham_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19649315Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:53:50 +0000Kaye WolfingerJourney with us through the story of Abraham and the difficulties we find that many times go unspoken.1709abraham,bible,biblestudy,church,collegeministry,collegestudents,smallgroups,sundayschool,teenministry,teens,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-the-flood-narrativeshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19082529Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:37:55 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis episode will help listeners think a little deeper about this story to understand it's not unique, but the truth about God that comes from it is.1066bible,biblestudy,church,collegeministry,noah,religion,smallgroup,studentministry,study,teenministry,youngadults,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-cities-and-civilizati_2https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19534426Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:35:10 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe dive into the story of Cain and Abel in this episode. Trying to understand the truth and exploring the story behind the story.1175bible,biblestudy,collegestudents,ministry,religion,smallgroups,studentministry,teenministry,teens,youngadults,youthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-sin-and-the-fall_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19082567Thu, 12 Sep 2019 20:36:46 +0000Kaye WolfingerIn this podcast we go through the "Fall" story in Genesis 3, and discuss the truths that are revealed through this story such as feeling shame and being separated from God, not feeling good enough, desiring more knowledge. This is a very honest...1446bible,biblestudy,christian,genesis,religion,sin,studentministry,students,teenministry,teenscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-the-stories-of-creatihttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18990583Tue, 03 Sep 2019 20:25:39 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis episode dives into both creation stories that are presented in the Bible. We open up conversation about mythology and fact vs truth to help understand this story and what we can learn from it.1356bible,biblestudy,church,creation,genesis,mythology,religion,smallgroup,smallgroupstudy,studentministry,study,teenministry,teens,youth,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-wecoming-vs-affirminghttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/17723524Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:30:35 +0000Kaye WolfingerWe are Christians, of course we are nice to everyone! There are few members of our congregations who would say that they are not welcoming and nice to ALL people who want to come to "our" church. The kids in our youth groups would say the exact same...1502cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-building-relationship_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18321620Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:29:22 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis week we are talking about now that college students are home, what do we do with them? You might think that since they grew up in your church, they should be comfortable coming back in the summer. But you would be surprised. They have grown, and...1252cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-reaching-college-age-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18115744Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:27:59 +0000Kaye WolfingerSummer is here and so are our college students! What are you doing to interact with them in your faith community? We always think it needs to be a blown out program, but ministry with college age students can be simple and meaningful all at the same...1515cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-building-relationshiphttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18115743Wed, 29 May 2019 19:45:00 +0000Kaye WolfingerFaith communities seem to miss the mark when it comes to connecting with college age students. We talk about practical ways that take little or no money to make better connections with this age group.1252campusministry,church,churchleadership,faith,laity,ministry,pastors,religion,studentministry,unitedmethodistchurch,youngadults,youngpeople,youthministrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-hurthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/17394053Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:48:41 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis podcast features some United Methodist youth leaders who talk about how they have dealt with the hurt experienced through General Conference 2019. They acknowledge the hurt that has been felt on all sides during the events that have happened in...1394church,generalconference2019,lgbtqyouth,studentministry,students,umc,unitedmethodistchurch,youth,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-the-main-thing_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17435319Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:05:55 +0000Kaye WolfingerNavigating 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...1288church,churchleadership,discipleship,lgbtqstudents,religion,studentministry,studentpastors,umc,unitedmethodistchurch,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-moving-forward-1_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17314301Wed, 13 Mar 2019 21:27:25 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis podcast is an open and honest conversation by veteran youth leaders who are struggling together to move forward after the General Conference of the UMC. We all come from different perspectives and serve in different areas. What we know for sure...1428generalconference,ministry,studentministry,umc,youngpeople,youth,youthleaders,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/episode-11-call_3https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17086037Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:02:36 +0000Kaye WolfingerIn this podcast, we talk about our own calling, and how to incorporate the terminology and understanding into our young people’s ministries. We all have a purpose for our lives, as youth leaders, it is our job to help teens find theirs.1319cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/episode-08-a-parents-perspectivehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/17034637Wed, 13 Feb 2019 18:54:23 +0000Kaye Wolfinger906cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-volunteer-recruitmenthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/16968075Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:45:48 +0000Kaye WolfingerOne of the hardest parts of youth ministry is finding enough volunteers. I don’t care how big your church is, or how many teens are connected to the ministry, EVERYONE is in need of more help! I feature Char Messenger and Curt Campbell, two veteran...1344cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-mission-tripshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/16886829Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:58:27 +0000Kaye WolfingerMission Trips are a great opportunity for teens to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Listen to some veteran youth leaders about their thoughts/ideas about mission trips.1261cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-leadership-developmenhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/16022393Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:03:42 +0000Kaye WolfingerIn today's world, it is difficult to find adults who are examples of great leadership. We must take the time to teach young people what it means to be compassionate, servant leaders.1095leadershipdevelopment,parentsofteens,studentministry,studentpastors,students,teenleaders,teenministry,teens,youth,youthleaders,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-episode-04https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15886854Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:07:26 +0000Kaye WolfingerThis confirmation hearing has been just one more thing that separates our country.  In an effort to show our young people that even if we disagree on issues, we can find common ground somewhere and walk away from discussions agreeing to disagree,...1903churchleader,confirmationhearing,hottopics,kavanaugh,parentingteens,sexualassault,studentministry,students,teenissues,teenministry,teens,underagedrinking,youth,youthleader,youthministry,youthpastor,youthvolunteercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/episode-12-reaching-over-committed-teenshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15886852Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:01:43 +0000Kaye WolfingerIt doesn't matter the size church , those who serve in youth ministry all share the same problem: teens are too busy for church!  It is so hard to figure out what day of the week is best for the students in your youth group because they have practice...1112church,churchleader,churchvolunteer,parenting,parentingteens,studentministry,students,teens,youth,youthleader,youthministry,youthpastorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/episode-09-life-after-youth-grouphttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15886853Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:47:40 +0000Kaye WolfingerSometimes the best critiques are from those closest to us. We talk with college students who open up about their experiences in youth group. Great perspective and advice for us all.1458churchleadership,studentministry,volunteerministry,youngadults,youthgroup,youthleaders,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/practicallyhonest/practically-honest-podcast-networking_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15886793Fri, 05 Oct 2018 12:41:17 +0000Kaye WolfingerYouth Ministry can feel like you are living on an island by yourself. It doesn't have to be like this! There are lots of ways to connect to others that work with teens. We talk about some of those options.1020ministry,networking,teens,umc,youthleaders,youthministry,youthpastorscleanfull