https://www.spreaker.com/show/valor-conversations_1enSociety & CultureCSB Ministrieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/638553e77d8617d8838fdfc64e014b6d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/valor-conversations_1Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:25:28 +0000Jay TrainerJay Trainerjtrainer@csbministries.orgValor Conversations is the official podcast of Christian Service Brigade and exists in order to better equip men today for the legacy that is coming tomorrow.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-merry-christmas-season-s-greetings--52269830
Merry Christmas to you and yours!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52269830Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:42:15 +0000Jay TrainerRemember during this holiday season that God is with you and God is for you. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!]]>656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-cultural-living-and-expression-with-dave-gregg--52142926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52142926Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:53:25 +0000Jay TrainerDave Gregg serves as the CSB Ministries Regional Director of Northern California. He has a deep passion for culture and the expression within it. This episode features great insight on Godly cultural living in the context of everyday life.2559falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-camp-community-culture-with-zach-bashore--51938769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51938769Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerZach Bashore joins Valor Conversations to discuss how the camp that he leads impacts different parts of the local community through outreach and work projects. Zach is the Executive Director of Christian Retreat Center in East Waterford, PA.2232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-cultural-unity-in-christ-with-elmo-winters--51786989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51786989Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerElmo Winters from Kingdom Group International joins Valor Conversations to discuss cultural reconciliation and unity in Christ. He discusses his own ministry efforts and shares how this Kingdom Group has been successful in equipping people with the...1733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-cultural-generosity-with-steve-clark--51708004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51708004Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerSteve Clark is a friend, minister, and someone who really wants to impact culture on all levels. He has a heart for reaching people that are often associated with being on the fringe of culture. Steve serves as the Executive Director of Delta Lake...1844falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-cultural-safety-mindset-with-rick-capozzi--51643627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51643627Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerRick Capozzi is the founder and coach of the CapozziGroup and Survival Mindset. He joins Valor Conversations to discuss the issue of safety and the development of it within different settings, contexts, and cultures.1564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-men-s-ministry-culture-with-tony-stephens--51491739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51491739Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerPastor Tony Stephens joins this episode to discuss the nature of the culture of men's ministry programs. Tony is the founding pastor of Stillwaters Presbyterian Church and continues to partner with CSB Ministries, discipling men and boys in his local...2111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-sexual-integrity-in-culture-with-nick-liberto--51423162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51423162Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerNick Liberto joins in to discuss the nature of sexual integrity that is needed in culture today. Nick is the Executive Director of Proven Ministries, grew up in Brigade, and currently serves as a CSB Ministries board member.1898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-urban-cultural-ministry-with-ryan-dewey--51348734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51348734Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerRyan Dewey works for CRU at Buffalo State College and for the Buffalo School District. Dewey shares his story of coming back to the Greater Buffalo area after spending time ministering in other places, discussing what the urban cultural ministry is...1991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-cultural-empathy-with-ben-espinoza--51273993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51273993Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerBen Espinoza serves as the Vice President of Northeastern Seminary on the campus of Roberts Wesleyan University. He joins this episode of the podcast to encourage people to be proactive in having healthy conversations and empathy with individuals from...1454falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-cultural-engagement-with-dan-landin--51194262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51194262Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerWelcome to the new series called Culture Changers - engaging culture with biblical responsibility. Dan Landin is the Senior Pastor of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holland, Indiana. He joins in to discuss cultural engagement and provides...1864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-tune-up-roundtable-series-finale--51038400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51038400Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerYou've got questions; our panelists have answers! Listen in to this roundtable discussion about the importance of gearing up our units for excellence and effectiveness for the new ministry year.3677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-tune-up-battalion-resources-with-howard-pike--50961495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50961495Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerHoward Pike serves as the President of CSB Canada and has over 40 years of experience discipling young men. He joins this episode to talk about resources that are available specifically to Battalion units, specifically how Battalion Missions and...1935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-tune-up-series-recap-updates-with-jay-trainer--50893080
Register for the VALOR Conversations Roundtable: https://forms.gle/Vskj8uqGLzezfoZn8

Email your VALOR Roundtable Discussion questions to jtrainer@csbministries.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50893080Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerA look back at the current Brigade Tune-Up Series and a look at what is to come including the VALOR Conversations Roundtable on August 23rd at 8pm ET. Register for the VALOR Conversations Roundtable: https://forms.gle/Vskj8uqGLzezfoZn8 Email...
Register for the VALOR Conversations Roundtable: https://forms.gle/Vskj8uqGLzezfoZn8

Email your VALOR Roundtable Discussion questions to jtrainer@csbministries.org.]]>539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-tune-up-events-programs-with-josh-tallman--50815434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50815434Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerJosh Tallman has been involved in many different areas both as a student and leader in Christian Service Brigade. His current area of passion is to assist in some of the program development for discipleship purposes both regionally and nationally....2209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-tune-up-unit-advocate-initiative-with-ed-babcock-and-joel-fiscus--50730641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50730641Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerCSB Ministries is pleased to announce a new initiative called Unit Advocate. This is to assist in helping our leaders make an even greater impact on the local church level. Ed Babcock (CSB Alumni Association member) and Joel Fiscus (CSB Vice...2338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-tune-up-record-keeping-with-jim-szczodrowski--50489844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50489844Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerJim Szczodrowski has been a leader with Unit 2047 at Orchard Park Wesleyan in Western New York for several decades. He joins this podcast to talk about the importance of record keeping and its role for effective ministry. Hear some of Jim's backstory...2097falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-tune-up-legacy-perspective-with-jerry-smith--50489845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50489845Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerJerry Smith has served in Brigade leadership for 15 years at Unit 1180 in Northeastern Ohio. He shares a very unique perspective that focuses on having a legacy of humility and what it means to "pass the torch". Enjoy hearing his thoughts on being...1947falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-tune-up-relationship-focus-with-alex-mull-mark-fiscus--50489843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50489843Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerAlex Mull and Mark Fiscus are leaders at Unit 8034 in Stillwaters Presbyterian in Pennsylvania. Both leaders have different approaches as it relates to relational focus and development in a Brigade Unit. Tune in to hear their incredible perspectives...1757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-tune-up-goal-setting-with-david-droppa--50434102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50434102Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerDavid Droppa is an active Chairman of Unit 2760 at Allegheny Center Alliance Church in Pittsburgh, PA. Goal-setting is an important attribute for Dave and his team as they lead young men in Battalion. He takes time to share some insights about how...1640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-tune-up-storytelling-with-dave-dixon--50311014
Resources available at www.claremontbiblechapel.com
Email Dave at davedixoncustomcabinets@yahoo.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50311014Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerDave Dixon is an expert storyteller and long time Brigade Chairman at Unit 1540 at Claremont Bible Chapel in California. He is also a former woodshop teacher in high school. Dave shares his expertise in storytelling with everyone and provides...
Resources available at www.claremontbiblechapel.com
Email Dave at davedixoncustomcabinets@yahoo.com]]>1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-tune-up-series-schedule-planning-with-coit-morrison-david-taylor-jr--50212583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50212583Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerCoit Morrison and David Taylor, Jr. are Brigade leaders with Unit 2733 located in South Carolina. Coit and David join in kicking off a new series called Brigade Tune-Up: Gearing up your local unit for the upcoming ministry year. They share their...1941falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-intergenerational-ministry-with-mike-young--50146726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50146726Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerMike Young is the Founder and Executive Director of Noble Warriors. He is a friend of Christian Service Brigade and shares his experiences with intergenerational ministry in the context of Noble Warriors. Mike believes in the call and continuation of...2114falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-intergenerational-ministry-with-chuck-stecker--50030306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50030306Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerChuck Stecker is the Founder and Executive Director of A Chosen Generation. He also is a former CSB Ministries board member. Chuck sits down to discuss the importance and value of intergenerational discipleship and ministry to young people today.2108falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-camp-life-with-ron-mackey--49944068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49944068Fri, 27 May 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerRon Mackey, Executive Director of Deerfoot Lodge and fellow CSB alum, drops in to talk about the incredible resource camp provides for young men and boys on this episode of Valor Conversations. Ron also discusses his own personal experiences growing...1879falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-special-the-kingdom-impact-of-camping-experiences--49865756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49865756Mon, 23 May 2022 16:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerWhen it comes to the variety of options to get involved with in the summertime, consider the Kingdom impact that happens through camping experiences for your child or grandchild. This special Valor Conversations is audio taken from a live video...4078falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-camp-life-with-dave-stiansen--49848690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49848690Fri, 20 May 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerDave Stiansen joins Valor Conversations to discuss the value of camping experiences for young men and boys at Haycock Camping Ministries in Pennsylvania. He has served as the Executive Director since 2012 at Haycock. Dave discusses the importance of...1711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-mid-series-recap-with-jay-trainer--49751875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49751875Fri, 13 May 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerHost Jay Trainer looks back on the previous episodes of some of the themes surrounding camp life and experiences. The ideas that are shared continue to build unity around Brigade and the efforts of discipleship from our previous conversations. There...818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-camp-life-with-chris-studley--49655113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49655113Fri, 06 May 2022 16:00:02 +0000Jay TrainerChris Studley has been involved with camping ministry at Northern Frontier Camp in the Adirondacks for over 20 years, currently serving as Executive Director. In this episode, Chris sits down to discuss the value of wilderness camping in the heart of...1545falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-camp-life-with-sam-richbart--49588123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49588123Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerSam Richbart, Executive Director of Camp Hickory Hill, joins the Valor Conversations podcast to discuss the ongoing ministry efforts of his local camp. Sam has several years of experience with Christian Service Brigade serving in his church and...1470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-camp-life-with-karl-benson--49494399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49494399Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerKarl Benson is the current Executive Director of Sequoia Brigade Camp. He joins the podcast to discuss the unique characteristics of Sequoia and what camping is like in California. Karl shares the theme of adventure camping and what it means for young...1720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-camp-life-with-brian-eisentraut--49466549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49466549Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:22:45 +0000Jay TrainerToday we begin a new series discussing the importance of camping experiences for young people today. Over the next few weeks our conversations will be with Brigade affiliated camp professionals. Brian Eisentraut from Camp Hemlock in Maryland joins in...1663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-a-new-journey--49358914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49358914Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:00:03 +0000Jay TrainerThis first episode details the new journey of Christian Service Brigade into the world of podcasting. Join in hearing what to expect from this new ministry initiative and what future conversations within the Brigade community. Host Jay Trainer shares...484falsefull