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S4 | Ep 39 - Why Theology Matters More Than Ever (Feat. Kyle Hoffsmith)

Release Date: 06/27/2025

S5 | Ep 28 - Deconstruction, Truth, and the Church (Feat. Alisa Childers)

Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast

Faith isn’t falling apart—but a lot of students aren’t sure what to do with the questions they’re asking. In this episode, Eric Miller sits down with Alisa Childers—author, speaker, and former member of ZOEgirl—to talk through doubt, truth, and what’s really happening behind the rise of progressive Christianity. From her own faith crisis to what she’s seeing in students today, Alisa brings clarity to conversations many leaders feel unprepared for. In this episode you’ll hear: Why asking hard questions is actually essential to a strong faith 💭 The difference between honest...

S5 | Ep 27 - The Changing Role of Youth Ministry (Feat. Josh Griffin)

Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast

The role of the youth pastor has changed—and it’s happening faster than most realize. It’s no longer just pizza and games. Today’s youth leaders are navigating mental health, digital discipleship, identity, and culture-shaping conversations with students who are growing up faster than ever. In this episode, Josh Griffin shares what’s changed in youth ministry, what hasn’t, and how leaders can adapt without losing sight of what matters most. In this episode you’ll hear: Why middle school (and even younger) is now the front line of ministry 📚 How phones and digital culture are...

S5 | Ep 26 - Why Pastors Need Accountability—and How to Find It (feat. Corbin Hogue)

Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast

In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric sits down with Corbin Hogue, pastor of One Community Church in Greenville, South Carolina, during a powerful week at Momentum Youth Conference. Together they talk about what it’s been like to witness a genuine move of God as hundreds of students respond to the Gospel, confess sin, and take steps of faith alongside their youth groups. Corbin also shares a preview of the message he’s bringing to close out the week, challenging students to live all out for Jesus when they return home. Corbin opens up about his own journey—from...

S5 | Ep 25 - Freedom From Shame Based Religion (Feat. Kevin Butcher)

Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast

In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric sits down with Kevin Butcher, longtime pastor, author of Free: Rescued from Shame-Based Religion, and founder of Rooted Pastors. Kevin shares his story of pastoring for more than three decades while quietly carrying the weight of shame, performance, and exhaustion—and the moment that forced him to confront the emptiness behind ministry success. From there, he walks through how God began reshaping his understanding of love, identity, and what it really means to live free in Christ. Along the way, Eric and Kevin talk about the...

S5 | Ep 24 - Lessons from a Lifetime of Pastoral Leadership (Feat. Knute Larson)

Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast

In this episode, Eric Miller sits down with Newt Larson—longtime pastor, former CE National director (now Momentum Ministry Partners), author, and trusted coach to pastors across the country. Knute reflects on a lifetime of pastoral leadership, including 26 years at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio, and years of ministry in Ashland. Together, they talk candidly about what leadership really feels like behind the scenes—making big decisions while still feeling “scared,” learning dependence on the Lord, and choosing what’s best for the church over what looks impressive. They also dig...

S5 | Ep 23 - Making Sense of the Middle East (Feat. Randy Smith)

Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast

Eric Miller sits down with Dr. Randy Smith, senior pastor of Neighborhood Church in Sebring, Florida, founder of Great Commission Bible Institute, and director of the Christian Travel Studies Program, for a candid conversation on the Middle East, the church, and how pastors can lead with clarity in a confusing cultural moment. Randy helps cut through oversimplified narratives and algorithm-driven opinions, offering a framework for understanding the layers behind modern conflicts while keeping the main thing the main thing: starting with God’s Word, not cable news. He challenges pastors to...

S5 | Ep 22 - Built to Last | Our 2025 Church of the Year Winner

Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast

In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric sits down with Clancy Cruise and Jeremey Bury, the pastors behind Marysville Grace, Momentum’s 2025 Church of the Year. Together, they share the story of Marysville Grace from its early days as a church plant to becoming a thriving, multiplying church rooted in trust, unity, and long-term faithfulness. Clancy reflects on what it looks like to plant a church, raise up leaders from within, and remain on staff with humility after handing off the lead pastor role. Jeremey walks through his unexpected journey from worship pastor to...

S5 | Ep 21 - Scrolling With Purpose (Feat. Nick Rotola)

Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast

In this episode, Eric sits down with Nick (founder of UP) for a conversation that hits right at the center of what so many students, parents, and ministry leaders are feeling: doom scrolling is shaping us more than we realize. Nick shares his unlikely journey—from baseball and high-pressure tech environments to building tools rooted in behavioral science—and the moment he felt God calling him to take what he’d learned and use it for something bigger. Together, they unpack what’s actually happening beneath the surface of our feeds: how algorithms are designed to keep us hooked, how the...

S5 | Ep 20 - Behind the Screen: Equipping Parents to Protect Students Online (Feat. Holly Reagan)

Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast

In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric Miller sits down with Holly Regan, Training Coordinator at Rahab Ministries, for a conversation every parent, youth pastor, and ministry leader needs to hear—but may not know how to start. Together, they unpack what sex trafficking actually looks like in the United States today. Holly brings years of frontline experience to help clarify how exploitation frequently begins much closer to home, especially in digital spaces students interact with every day. This honest and eye-opening discussion explores how social media,...

S5 | Ep 19 - The Pro Abundant Life Movement (Feat. Roland Warren)

Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast

Today on the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, we’re joined by someone who has been a leading voice in helping the Church think more biblically, more compassionately, and more holistically about the issue of life. Roland Warren is the President and CEO of Care Net—one of the nation’s largest networks of pregnancy centers—and a national advocate for what he calls a Pro Abundant Life vision. In this conversation, Roland shares the personal story that shaped his passion (it starts back at Princeton), the one question he believes every pastor and leader needs to wrestle with, and why the...

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In this episode, we're joined by Kyle Hoffsmith—youth pastor at Old North Church and host of The Word in Youth Ministry podcast—for a powerful conversation about rethinking the typical youth group model. Instead of relying on games, pizza, and surface-level engagement, Kyle has built a student ministry rooted in God’s Word and rich theology—even for middle and high schoolers. He shares practical strategies, honest stories of student transformation, and how a foundation of biblical truth is leading to lasting faith in the next generation.

Whether you're a youth pastor, church leader, or parent, this episode offers encouragement and actionable insight for discipling students toward long-term spiritual maturity.

Check out www.buildmomentum.org to learn more about our organization and how we seek to partner with local churches in order to equip today's young Christian leaders for tomorrow's opportunities.

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