S5 | Ep 10 - All In, All Out: Student Stories (Featuring the 2026 MYC Student Award Winners)
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Release Date: 11/21/2025
S5 | Ep 17 - The Changing Role of Youth Ministry (Feat. Walt Mueller)
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On this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric Miller sits down with longtime youth ministry leader Walt Mueller—founder of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU)—for a laid-back conversation packed with perspective for anyone serving students today. Listen as the two talk about Walt’s decades in student ministry, how CPYU started (and why helping parents understand their kids’ world matters more than ever), and the shift from program-driven youth group to relational ministry that actually goes deep. Walt also shares encouragement for youth workers who feel...
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S5 | Ep 16 - The Changing Role of Pastoring (Feat. Norman Schrock)
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In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric Miller sits down with retired pastor and missionary Norman Schrock. Norman has worn a lot of hats (pastor, missionary, teacher, interim leader… even a few you wouldn’t expect), and he shares the kind of perspective you only get through years of faithful ministry, hard seasons, and God’s steady refinement. Together they talk about how pastoring and ministry have shifted over the years—what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what young pastors need to watch out for in today’s church culture. Norman also gets incredibly...
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S5 | Ep 15 - A Very Momentum Christmas (Feat. Donny Varney)
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It’s the holiday season 🎄—and we’re doing things a little differently. Eric is joined by Donny Varney for a relaxed, joy-filled conversation. Together, they reflect on the past year, talk about what it’s been like stepping into new seasons of ministry, and share why this time of year invites both gratitude and hope. It’s honest, lighthearted, and deeply encouraging—without trying to rush past the pause that Christmas gives us. Whether you’re listening between family gatherings, on a quiet post-Christmas walk, or while taking down decorations, this episode is meant to remind...
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S5 | Ep 14 - Generation Echo (Feat. David Wood)
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In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric sits down with David Wood — pastor, magician, and founder of Generation Echo — for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring, honest, and challenging. Recorded in sunny Southern California, this episode dives into David’s unique journey into ministry, how magic unexpectedly became part of his calling, and how God has been weaving together every chapter of his story for something bigger than he imagined. David shares the heart behind Generation Echo and the moment a single statistic stopped him in his tracks — a number...
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S5 | Ep 13 - From Pain to Purpose: A Story of Joy in God’s Word ( Feat. Anita Keagy)
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In this episode, Eric sits down with Anita for an honest, moving conversation that weaves together faith, family, loss, and the relentless grace of God. What begins as a story about growing up in a Christian home quickly unfolds into something much deeper—moments of youthful confidence, quiet compromise, and a life-altering turning point that forced Anita to wrestle with shame, fear, and trust in God’s voice. Through it all, she reflects on the powerful role of grace, especially the kind that shows up when you expect judgment but instead receive love. As the conversation continues, Anita...
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S5 | Ep 12 - Holy Sexuality in a TikTok World (Feat. Christopher Yuan)
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In this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric sits down at Momentum Youth Conference with speaker, author, and professor Christopher Yuan—someone whose story, teaching, and clarity on biblical identity have had a deep impact on students year after year. Christopher had just finished speaking in the main session and leading a packed Power Track when he joined us for this conversation, and the energy of what God was doing in the room is still fresh as they dive in. Together, Eric and Christopher explore questions that pastors, parents, and students are wrestling with right...
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S5 | Ep 11 - Giving Thanks for Giving Tuesday (Feat. Tim Lansing)
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On this episode of the Momentum Ministry Partners Podcast, Eric sits down with longtime friend and teammate Timothy Lansing for a heartfelt conversation about growing up in ministry, discovering calling, and the surprising ways God uses ordinary moments to shape extraordinary stories. Both Eric and Tim share pieces of their journey—from their earliest encounters with Momentum to the life-changing experiences that eventually led them into full-time ministry. But what were the turning points? Who were the people who nudged them forward? And how did God use those moments to form the leaders...
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S5 | Ep 10 - All In, All Out: Student Stories (Featuring the 2026 MYC Student Award Winners)
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What happens when a simple step of obedience from a high school student sparks a movement of prayer, evangelism, and spiritual leadership? In this special episode recorded live at Momentum Youth Conference, Eric sits down with three students who are living proof that God uses willing hearts at any age. You’ll meet Nick, Ariana, and Nathan—each with a story that makes you ask, What could God do through me if I took just one bold step? Nick kicks things off by sharing how a podcast he started as a junior unexpectedly turned into a school-wide ministry—complete with basement prayer nights,...
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S5 | Ep 9 - Gospel Advancing: Why Teens Are the Engine of Real Ministry Impact (Feat. Greg Stier)
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What happens when you take more than 30 years of student-ministry experience, a nationwide research project, and a passion for seeing teenagers boldly share the gospel—and put it all into one conversation? In today’s episode, Eric sits down with Greg Stier, founder of Dare 2 Share, to talk about why students are uniquely positioned to reach their peers and how youth pastors can build ministries that truly advance the gospel. Are we accidentally building youth ministries without the engine? And what actually changes when students start praying, caring, and sharing every week? Greg...
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S5 | Ep 8 - Send Students on a Nine Month Mission Trip! (Feat. Travis Deans)
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What if students realized their school was a mission field? 💭 In this episode, Eric sits down with Travis Deans, the visionary behind Nine Month Mission Trip, for a conversation full of passion, purpose, and practical steps any student can take to live on mission. From the simple “pray, care, share” framework to the reminder that there’s no junior Holy Spirit, Travis shares how God is moving through students across the country—and how youth leaders and parents can champion that calling. What does it actually look like to equip students with confidence? Could their school be the...
info_outlineWhat happens when a simple step of obedience from a high school student sparks a movement of prayer, evangelism, and spiritual leadership? In this special episode recorded live at Momentum Youth Conference, Eric sits down with three students who are living proof that God uses willing hearts at any age. You’ll meet Nick, Ariana, and Nathan—each with a story that makes you ask, What could God do through me if I took just one bold step?
Nick kicks things off by sharing how a podcast he started as a junior unexpectedly turned into a school-wide ministry—complete with basement prayer nights, student testimonies, and even a surprise visit from an NFL player. But here’s the real question: What happens when a student surrenders their plans, prays consistently, and lets God build something far bigger than they imagined? And what could that look like in your school, your youth group, or your friend circle?
Then you’ll hear from Ariana, whose quiet faithfulness in leading a student prayer group is reshaping her entire youth ministry, and from Nathan, whose creativity is opening doors for conversations about faith through podcasting and storytelling. Their stories beg the question—What gift do you already have that God might be waiting for you to use? And if these students can shape culture in their schools and churches, imagine what could happen if more students stepped in with that same courage.
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