Uprising: The Rebuilt Student Podcast

Episode 4.10: Both INNOVATION and TRADITION

The Catholic capital "T" Tradition would seem to limit innovation in church world, but Allie and Daniel explain how they're striving to honor the steady traditions of our faith while progressing in approach, technology, and creativity.

Episode 4.9: Both CONTENT and CONNECTION

Joseph, Sage, and Daniel sort through how to achieve depth and breadth in content without sacrificing relationship building in ministry.

Episode 4.8 Both GRACE and TRUTH

John 1 tells us Jesus was the fullness of both GRACE and TRUTH. How do we show both of these in Next Gen Ministry? Daniel, Maryann, and Allie share some ideas.

Episode 4.7: What’s working in high school youth ministry?

Our series "What We're Doing Now" wraps up with Daniel, Allie, and Maryann talking high school youth ministry. At Nativity, that means Uprising, our Sunday afternoon program for 9th-12th graders.

Episode 4.6: What keeps middle schoolers coming back for more?

We love middle schoolers! Maryann and Daniel lead Resurrection, our ministry for 5th-8th graders and try to answer the question: What keeps them coming back?

Episode 4.5: Is Confirmation all that’s keeping Catholic youth ministry alive?

Daniel and Allie talk about their experience with the Sacrament of Confirmation and the opportunities it presents with teens.

Episode 4.4: How do we engage families coming back for First Communion and Reconciliation?

First Communion and Reconciliation is a great opportunity to engage families coming back to church. Sage and Meghan talk to Daniel about Nativity's current sacramental strategy.

Episode 4.3: How do we create a small group-based program for kids?

Sammy and Sage return to tell Daniel about Quest, the first chance kids have at Nativity to take part in a small group.

Episode 4.2: What’s the trick to Kids Liturgy of the Word?

Next Gen Team Members Meghan and Sage talk to Allie about Time Travelers, the Kids Liturgy of the Word program at Nativity.

Episode 4.1 How do we capture preschoolers’ imaginations?

Daniel talks to fellow team members Kerry and Sammy about Nativity's preschool program called All Stars.