The Saynetwork Podcast

If you're a leader, staff, or volunteer involved in Youth Ministry, this is the podcast for you. If you're looking for tips and tricks or do's and don'ts then stay tuned for a honest conversations with real folk who've spent a good part of their lives involved in youth programing/ministry. The Saynetwork podcast is here to help you through your challenges and hopefully give you some shortcuts whenever possible.

Gen Z Trends 02/07/2023

Gen Z Trends In our final episode of the season, the youth department staff breaks down an article that discusses current and future trends of Gen Z. Show Notes: Gen Z Trends: https://bloggingtips.com/gen-z-trends/ /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/25823085

Josh Cowing 01/31/2023

Josh Cowing In this episode, we spoke with Josh Cowing (THQ West Director of Multimedia Ministries) about his start in podcasting, the power of story, Gen Z’s declining use of social media, enlisting young people to help with media in your corps, how cellphones now can be used as a programming idea in your youth group, Indian Jones themed capture the flag, and an embarrassing teenage story. Show Notes: New Wheels: A Big Heart in a Small Town Share Change Leadership Development Armory Gen Z Reshaping the Internet /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/25729893

Captain Emmanuel Masango 01/24/2023

Captain Emmanuel Masango In this episode, we spoke with Captain Emmanuel Masango (Territorial Youth Secretary) about youth programs in Zimbabwe, an encouraging Barna Research study on young people, the power of sharing your story, great youth group games, pranks in the corps van, and a camp program that took an unexpected turn. Show Notes: Barna Research - The Open Generation: /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/25660356

Emily Anderson & Summar Bussey 01/17/2023

Emily Anderson & Summar Bussey In this episode, we invite back Emily Anderson (Caring Magazine’s Social Media Editor) and Summar Bussey (Christians Education Director) to discuss cellphone habits, the struggle of making friends as an adult, finding a good mentor, our youth group experiences growing up, strategies to keep young adults attending the congregations, an inspiring SA news piece, and creating live action board games for youth programs. Show Notes: Homeless Family Finds Home: Gen Z and Cellphone Use: Irvine, CA Helium Balloon: /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/25592292

Carmen Magdaleno 01/10/2023

Carmen Magdaleno In this episode, we invited Carmen Magdaleno back to discuss the international congress, fast fashion, Gen Z’s love for thrifting, thoughts on lock-ins, amusement parks, scavenger hunts, and progressive dinners. Show Notes: Gen Z and Fast Fashion: /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/25528980

Envoy Dave Witthoff 01/03/2023

Envoy Dave Witthoff In this episode, we're joined by Envoy Dave Witthoff to discuss fun times at WYI, youth department pranks, Gen Z's food preferences, spiritual disciplines, Corps vans falling apart, and Jim's depressing 16th birthday. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/25495542

Capt. Joy Groenleer & Danielle Handle 12/20/2022

Capt. Joy Groenleer & Danielle Handle In this episode, we're joined by Captain Joy Groenleer (Education Officer for The College For Officer Training) and Danielle Handle (Territorial Pathway of Hope Project Manager) for a fun filled conversation about how youth today are negotiating for higher wages, how we as a church can help youth find their passions, crashing your best friends moped, almost getting kidnapped on a mission trip, and spaghetti slop fests! Show Notes: Youth Negotiating Higher Wages: Pathway of Hope: Caring Magazine Pathway of Hope Podcast: /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/25169985

Elijah Chandler & Emily Anderson 12/13/2022

Elijah Chandler & Emily Anderson In this episode, we're joined by Elijah Chandler (Cinematography Manager for the THQ Multimedia Department) and Emily Anderson (Social Media Editor for New Frontier Publications) to discuss why Harry Styles is so popular, embarrassing teenage stories, getting sick on mission trips, and an exceptional youth worker from the Santa Ana, CA Corps. Show Notes: Service Corps: Caring Magazine: Share Change: /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/25169346

Carmen Magdaleno & Summar Bussey 12/06/2022

Carmen Magdaleno & Summar Bussey In this episode, we're joined by Carmen Magdaleno (Events and Project Coordinator) and Summar Bussey (Christian Education Director) to have a fun filled conversation about where youth are discovering new music, embarrassing teenage stories such as falling on your face in front of the whole school, McDonalds tugging at people's hearts (both emotionally and physically), and being stuck at camp during a tornado watch. Show Notes: Where Youth Are Getting Their Music From: Leadership Development Armory: Asbury University Tumbling Team: /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/25169100

Summar Bussey & Mathijs Arens 11/29/2022

Summar Bussey & Mathijs Arens In this episode we're joined by Summar Bussey (Christian Education Director) and Mathijs Arens (Young Adult Ministries and Missions Director) to discuss sustainability, experiences on mission trips, times working at camp, and youth group ideas! Show Notes: United Nations Youth and Climate Change Stats /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/25152225

Closer (Season 5) 01/11/2022

Closer (Season 5) Here we are at the end of Season 5! We hope you’ve enjoyed the topics, guests, and conversations we’ve had this season. We’d love to know your thoughts. Please reach out to us on Instagram or Facebook @saynetwork with any thoughts, ideas, topics, questions, or guests you’d like to see for the next season. Thanks for tuning in to The Saynetwork Podcast! /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21731294

An Honest Conversation About Church (Bonus Episode) 01/11/2022

An Honest Conversation About Church (Bonus Episode) In a special bonus episode, we sit down with a panel of young adults to find out their thoughts about leadership, the church, youth ministry, and what the Salvation Army is getting right in these areas. Our special guests are Noelle Stewart, Lanayah Wild, Ruben Reyes, and Josh Kistan. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21731129

Growing Up with Social Media (S5, E9) 01/04/2022

Growing Up with Social Media (S5, E9) In this episode we discuss a Time Magazine article that highlights ways young people can curb the effects of social media. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21666047

Mental Health & the Workplace (S5, E8) 12/28/2021

Mental Health & the Workplace (S5, E8) No matter how much we love our job, we all face challenges in the workplace that can affect our mental health in some way. MSW and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Blake Lanier, joins us on this episode. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21551759

Friendship & the Political Divide (S5, E7) 12/21/2021

Friendship & the Political Divide (S5, E7) Can political divide cause rifts in our friendships? Isabel Fairclough helps us explore how we can navigate through these difficult conversations. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21435086

Social Media & Mental Health (S5, E6) 12/14/2021

Social Media & Mental Health (S5, E6) There is a whole generation of youth who have been raised never knowing a world without social media. In this episode, we explore how this might negatively impact youth and young adults today. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21423188

Millennial / GenZ Global Survey Results (S5, E5) 12/07/2021

Millennial / GenZ Global Survey Results (S5, E5) The Deloitte 2021 Survey reveals these two generations are demanding social change and accountability. Special guest Hillary Jackson (managing editor of Caring Publications) helps break down the results. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21397985

Impending Doom Syndrome (S5, E4) 11/30/2021

Impending Doom Syndrome (S5, E4) When facing the pandemic, constant political tension, economic instability, and a host of other factors, it’s hard to feel like the world isn’t going to end any day now. Dave Witthoff joins us to discuss how to navigate through ‘Impending Doom Syndrome’ and find hope. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21317708

How a Country Said No to Drugs (S5, E3) 11/23/2021

How a Country Said No to Drugs (S5, E3) How can we get young people to say no to drugs? We explore a model Iceland used to steer young people away from drug use and talk through what to do if a teen in your life is engaging in drugs. Our good friend Lisa Garcia sits down with us for this conversation and shares her own story of how God worked in her life through The Salvation Army’s ARC ministry. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21250646

Our Favorite Podcasts (S5, E2) 11/16/2021

Our Favorite Podcasts (S5, E2) In this episode of The Saynetwork Podcast, hosts Megan Villalpando and Jim Sparks are joined by Krystina Macias to discuss some of their favorite podcasts. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21107969

Post-Christian Culture (S5, E1) 11/09/2021

Post-Christian Culture (S5, E1) Are we living in a Post-Christian Culture? /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21102470

Season 5: Introduction 11/09/2021

Season 5: Introduction Season 5 is here and we are back with a new format, new guests, and new topics. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/21102140

Season Four Reflections 12/22/2020

Season Four Reflections We’ve overcome a number of obstacles and had a lot of fun recording season four of The Saynetwork Podcast. In our final episode of the season, we’ll take a look back at some our favorite moments, guests, stories and even share some behind the scenes insights. Join us for a recap of season four! /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/17284391

A Love Letter to Kettles 12/15/2020

A Love Letter to Kettles If your part of The Salvation Army, chances are you are well acquainted with kettles! In this episode we discuss some of our personal favorite kettle stories and experiences. We’ll explore the role of kettles in our organization and talk about some of the ways we can all pitch in with kettles to help #rescuechristmas. A new Advent resource for kids from Caring Magazine is also highlighted in this episode. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/17198483

Rachel Bach’s Story 12/08/2020

Rachel Bach’s Story Imagine starting a new job as a youth worker, with a new Corps Officer, in the middle of the Covid pandemic. This was Rachel Bach’s experience when she began as the youth director at the Roseville Corps late last summer. Find out what her experience was like and how she used her passion for children’s ministry to thrive even under challenging circumstances. We also discuss how ‘Jingle All the Way’ rates on the list of epic Christmas movies… or does it make the list? /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/17102219

Preaching and Teaching Fails 12/01/2020

Preaching and Teaching Fails Need a laugh today? Join us as we sit down with Captain AJ Zimmerman from the USA Central Territory to talk about some of our biggest preaching fails. From snoring during a sermon to a live chicken walking through the chapel, find out if and/or how we recovered from them. We also reveal what Gen Z’s favorite shoe is. Hint: it might surprise you! /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/17020160

A Digital Hug 11/24/2020

A Digital Hug It’s the week of Thanksgiving and we want to dedicate this episode to expressing our gratitude to all of our youth workers across our Western Territory. So many are doing their absolute best and we want to spend this episode saying thank you for what you’ve done and how you’ve been holding up throughout the ups and downs of this season. This episode features the Territorial Youth Department. We also share some tips on how to cook a turkey…from 4th graders. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/16930208

Reflective Practices for Your Soul 11/17/2020

Reflective Practices for Your Soul For those of us in The Salvation Army, the holiday season brings both blessings and busyness. How do we find time to spend with the Lord in this season of busyness, holidays, and the pandemic? Captain Harryette O’Brien shares her experience in practicing a variety of spiritual disciplines throughout 2020. Show Notes: Book Link: /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/16840013

Meet the Iglehearts 11/10/2020

Meet the Iglehearts Colonels Kelly and Donna Igleheart have served in appointments across the USA Southern Territory, the South Africa Territory, and most recently, as the Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries in the USA Western Territory. The Iglehearts share more about their heart for youth ministry and even a few facts about themselves you probably didn’t know! They also weigh in on an article related to teen driving habits. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/16745939

National Salvation Army Youth Report 11/02/2020

National Salvation Army Youth Report Prior to taking up a new appointment in July, Captain Keith Maynor spent six years as the National Youth Secretary where his team completed a large scale study on the status of Salvation Army youth ministry across the United States. Captain Keith shares the findings, trends, and his thoughts on what it all means for the future of SA youth ministry. We also discuss how Twitch has created a sense of belonging. /episode/index/show/saynetwork/id/16658759

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