Best Stumin Podcasts (2025)

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#472 | The Role of Older Generations in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship - Christina Embree 20:30

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In this week’s episode, we welcome Christina Embree, founder of Refocus Ministry, who has a passion for intergenerational ministry. Christina discusses the vital role grandparents (and older generations of believers) play in shaping the spiritual lives of younger generations. Christina shares current research insights and offers practical ways for …

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#471 | Navigating Discipleship Through Crisis Times - Brian Haynes 25:05

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In this episode, Brian Haynes, lead pastor at Bay Area Church (Texas), discusses how ministry leaders and church members are to gracefully encourage and have compassion for others in crisis, emphasizing that sin and hard times affect us all. He stresses the importance of offering genuine support over just scriptural advice, urging church leaders to…

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#470 | How to Study the Bible - Dr. Michele White 25:12

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Michelle White, a passionate speaker and best-selling author dedicated to helping individuals on their spiritual journey. Dr. White shares her tips on making Bible study less intimidating by starting small, much like introducing new foods to toddlers. She shares an inspiring story about a woman in her sixties who fou…

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#469 | Empowering Churches in Adoption and Foster Care - Jay Strother 24:16

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In this episode, Jay Strother (the senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church in Tennessee and holder of a doctorate in leadership from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) shares his personal journey and experiences that have fueled his commitment to building adoption and foster ministries within the church. He emphasizes the importance of ch…

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#468 | Improve Your Church's First Impressions - Dale Hudson 24:47

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In this episode, we chat with Dale Hudson, a veteran in children's ministry with 35 years of experience. As the founder and president of Building Children's Ministry, Dale has helped churches nationwide create strong leaders and teams. Dale's passion for creating a welcoming environment is evident, providing listeners with valuable insights to impr…

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#467 | Biblical Approach to Discipline - Kathleen Trock Mulhoek 23:54

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We're excited to share our latest episode featuring Kathleen Trock Mulhoek, founder of Pebbles and Stones. Kathleen offers valuable advice for parents on how discipline can foster freedom and character development in kids, as opposed to punishment's potential to spark fear and shame. By weaving in concepts like repentance, forgiveness, and prayer, …

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#466 | Engaging Kids: Media in Ministry – Carl Barnhill 22:27

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In this week’s episode, we are excited to have Carl Barnhill, the creative mind behind Church Visuals and an expert in visual media for ministry. Carl shares his insights on the essential role of high-quality visuals in effectively communicating the gospel, particularly in children's ministry. He discusses the challenges ministry leaders face, such…

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#465 | Helping Parents Pass Faith One Step at a Time - Lydia Randall 19:11

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In this episode, we’re joined by Lydia Randall, a dedicated leader with nearly three decades of experience in helping families and churches foster a culture of intentional discipleship in the home. Throughout the conversation, Lydia emphasized the importance of taking a step-by-step approach to discipleship, focusing on intentionality and simplicit…

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#464 | Helping Parents Navigate Boundaries in a Digital World - Becky Sparks 28:58

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In this episode, we welcome Becky Sparks. Becky is a seasoned family ministry expert, author, and parenting coach. She joined us to discuss the critical topic of parents creating boundaries in today's digital landscape. She emphasizes the importance of intentionally setting mental and emotional boundaries for children, particularly as they enter th…

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#463 | How to Create a Unified Family Ministry - Jonathan Williams 23:28

2M ago23:28

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We're excited to share our latest podcast episode featuring Dr. Jonathan Williams, executive director of Gospel Family Ministries and author of A Practical Theology of Family Worship and Gospel Family. Dr. Williams talks about breaking down the silos that exist within church ministries—like those segmented by age groups—to create an intergeneration…

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#462 | Guarding Against Narcissism - Tom Bump 30:08

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Tom Bump is a seasoned ministry leader and pastor's kid who has dedicated his career to full-time ministry since the age of 18. Known for his passion for connecting with people, Tom combines his experiences and spiritual insights to address contemporary issues in leadership and community, particularly leadership and narcissism. During our conversat…

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#461 | Faith and Resilience In Marriage - Rebecca St James and Cubbie Fink 32:41

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In this week’s podcast episode, we are joined by Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink. Rebecca is a Grammy-winning Christian music artist known for her powerful ministry and the film Unsung Hero, which focuses on her family. Cubbie, a former missionary to South Africa, co-founded the Grammy-nominated band Foster the People.In our conversation, Rebecca…

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#460 | Overcoming Barriers to Biblical Literacy - Erin Warren 25:09

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For this week’s episode, we are joined by guest Erin Warren. Erin has authored several Bible studies through her ministry, Feasting on Truth. She is passionate about equipping and encouraging women to discover God's truths. Erin discussed the crucial topic of biblical literacy and explored the difference between merely knowing facts about the Bible…

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#459 | Understanding Gen Z and Gen Alpha - Ben Birdsong 30:10

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This week’s episode features Ben Birdsong, D.Min., an expert in youth ministry and generational research. Dr. Birdsong introduced the differences and characteristics of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, emphasizing the need for ministry approaches to evolve alongside the latest generational shifts. Dr. Birdsongencouraged listeners to have an open heart, a willi…

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#458 | Prioritizing Marriage While In Ministry – Brad Rhoads 22:26

3M ago22:26

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Brad Rhodes, co-founder of Grace Marriage and author of Grace Marriage: How the Gospel andIntentionality Transform Your Relationship, has been married to his wife Marilyn since 1996. Together, they help churches and ministry leaders with the challenges pastors face in balancing their ministry commitments with a flourishing marriage. In this episode…

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#457 | Understanding and Partnering With Millennial Parents – Brittany Nelson 23:15

4M ago23:15

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This podcast episode offers a deep dive into understanding millennials as parents, their challenges, and the role of the church in supporting them. Brittany Nelson, a children's ministry leader and creator of DeeperKidMin.com, shares valuable insights into how millennials approach parenting and how the church can come alongside them in their faith …

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HHBC STUMIN Sermon Podcast Philippians 1:19-30 33:26

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Special Guest Alert! Pastor John joins us to speak on Philippians 1:19-30. Live a life worthy of the Gospel! Music I Use: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: 4I6YVLYYSER1D8U1By HHBC Student Ministry

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HHBC STUMIN Sermon Podcast Philippians 1:15-18 27:11

4M ago27:11

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A Letter From Prison - Philippians 1:15-18 Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reasons, what is your motivation for sharing the Good News? - w/Brent McCoy Music I Use: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: 4I6YVLYYSER1D8U1By HHBC Student Ministry

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#456 | Spiritual Disciplines Made Practical for Families – Stephanie Cline 23:56

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In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Cline, the children’s minister at First Baptist Church in Winter Garden, Florida, and an adjunct professor at Trinity College of Florida. Stephanie is passionate about training ministry leaders and parents to reintroduce spiritual discipline practices in the home. Stephanie talks about herH.O.M…

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#455 | Seven Factors for Lasting Faith - Tiger McLuen 28:58

4M ago28:58

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In this episode, Tiger McLuen helps rethink student discipleship and looks at “faith factors” in young adults. Tiger served in student ministry in the local church and oversaw the youth and family ministry programs at Bethel and Luther seminaries. Now the executive director of Youth Ministry Consultants (YMC), who focuses on coaching and training m…

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#454 | Creating Healthy Church Systems - Brad Ransom 23:47

4M ago23:47

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In this episode, we talk with Brad Ransom, denominational leader and author of ⁠Creating Healthy Church Systems.⁠ Drawing from his experience as a pastor and consultant to over 300 churches, Brad shares the importance of building systems tailored to each church's unique identity, instead of copying others. He emphasizes that church health and growt…

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"Advancing in Adversity" Philippians 1:12-14 34:35

4M ago34:35

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Have you ever found yourself in a difficult spot? What do you do? How can you look for the positive? Listen in as Branden Dillard teaches through Philippians 1:12-14. Music I Use: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: 4I6YVLYYSER1D8U1By HHBC Student Ministry

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#453 | Building Bridges for Discipleship - Dr. Kjesbo, Dr. Luz, and Shelley Henning 27:00

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Committed to child discipleship, the next generation, and faith formation, Dr. Denise Kjesbo, Dr. Luz Gálvez de Figueroa, and Shelley Henning share about the launch of their research on the partnership between church and home from their shared work in Partnering Church and Home: Discipleship for the Next Generation. With over 900 respondents from a…

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A Letter From Prison - Philippians 1:1-11 34:30

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New Year, New Series! Listen in as Branden Dillard kicks off a new HHBC Student Ministry series. Philippians 1:1-11. For more info, check out https://www.hhbc.com/students Music I Use: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: 4I6YVLYYSER1D8U1By HHBC Student Ministry

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#452 | Relational Discipleship and Setting Pace in Ministry - Jon Forrest 29:08

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For this episode, we sat down with Jon Forrest, a veteran youth minister (30 years in ministry) at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church (TN) and author of The Super Youth Worker Utility Belt. For our conversation, Jon talks about his journey through decades of ministry. He shares practical advice for youth ministry leaders and takes time to offer encour…

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#451 | Navigating AI in Parenting and Ministry - Arlene Pellicane 25:59

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In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Arlene Pellicane to discuss her thoughts on the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives, especially its impact on children, families, and the church. Arlene is a speaker, host of the Happy Home Podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy H…

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#450 | Embracing Nature as a Tool for Discipleship – Eryn Lynum 19:10

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In this episode, guest Eryn Lynum talks about how nature can be a powerful tool for discipling children and nurturing a deeper connection to God’s creation. She also shares practical ways parents and church leaders can use nature to disciple others—whether through simple activities like gardening or by seeing God’s handiwork in the world around us.…

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#449 | Courageous Parenting in a Countercultural World - Kurt Bruner 23:52

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We are joined this week by Kurt Bruner. He is a pastor in Texas, author, and founder of Drive Faith Home ministry. In this episode, Kurt shares four key self-examination areas for parents to make brave, countercultural decisions for their kids in areas like discipleship, education, media, and sexual wholeness. With decades of experience helping fam…

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#448 | Strengthening Conversations and Building Trust with Teens and Young Adults - Patti Reed 23:42

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Patti Reed, author, speaker, and coach specializing in conversational intelligence, shares in this episode practical insights for parents seeking to strengthen communication with their teens and young adults. Acknowledging that every child is different, Patti stresses the need to tailor communication styles to each child or teen while most importan…

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#447 | Helping Young People Listen to Wise Counsel - Rich Griffith 25:08

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In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with Rich Griffith, assistant professor of youth ministry at Toccoa Falls College and author of Voices: Helping Our Children and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel. With nearly 40 years of ministry experience, Rich dives into how parents, mentors, and ministry leaders can guide young people amidst the competing …

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#446 | Hope for the Prodigal - Jim Putman 25:54

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Guest Jim Putman offers hope and wisdom to parents praying for their prodigal child's return. Learn more about D6 EveryDay Foundations here: https://d6family.com/d6curriculum/ Find The Sharing Trees here: https://d6family.com/d6curriculum/

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#445 | The Nuts & Bolts of Discipleship - Tim Goodyear 20:35

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Guest Tim Goodyear offers incredible guidance to parents on incorporating discipleship into their everyday routines and rhythms. Learn more about the D6 Conference here: https://d6family.com/d6conference/ Check out D6 Homepoint: https://www.d6homepoint.com/

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#444 | Relationship Repairs - Brianna Edwards 25:29

7M ago25:29

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We hear from Brianna Edwards about repairing hurt and brokenness in the parent/child relationship. Learn more about D6 Curriculum here: https://d6family.com/d6curriculum/ You can order your D6 EveryDay Advent Kit here: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/d6-everyday-advent-kit/

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#443 | Difficult Faith Questions - Matthew Tingblad 22:02

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We learn from Matthew Tingblad how to navigate difficult questions about faith. Take a look at the book, Disciplemaking With Guys here: https://store.randallhouse.com/product/disciplemaking-with-guys/

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#442 | Radical Like Jesus - Greg Stier 31:00

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Author Greg Stier discusses his latest book, Radical Like Jesus: 21 Challenges to Live a Revolutionary Life. Make sure to check out Top Reads: https://go.d6family.com/l/1058273/2024-08-13/7171st

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#441 | Ministry Expectations - Frank Trimble 29:40

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Our guest Frank Trimble brings valuable insight for church leadership and laypeople on the topic of expectations in ministry.

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#440 | Bridging the Gap to Minister to Pre-Teens - Corinne Noble 32:08

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Guest Corinne Noble reminds us that pre-teens are valuable members of the church body and guides us on reaching this age group and ministering to them well.

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#439 | Writing Your Story of Faith - Eric Thomsen 31:36

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We hear from Eric Thomsen on the importance of recording our faith story as a legacy for future generations.

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#438 | Helping Kids with Anxiety Disorders to Grow Spiritually - Dr. Steve Grcevich 40:43

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Our guest, Dr. Steve Grcevich coaches churches on creating welcoming environments for children struggling with anxiety.

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#437 | Parenting with a Global Vision - Carissa Potter 33:11

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Our guest Carissa Potter speaks on the benefits of parenting with a global vision in mind and gives practical examples for parents to incorporate this into their families.

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#436 | Church as Family - JJ Jones 37:33

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Guest JJ Jones shares his vision for where he believes family ministry is headed, including a "church as family" mindset.

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#435 | Courageous Parenting - Tim & Cindy Hawks 38:59

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Guests Tim & Cindy Hawks seek to empower moms and dads in their home discipleship and equip them to parent courageously.

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#434 | Getting Kids Engaged in Interactive Bible Teaching - Melanie Hester 31:15

9M ago31:15

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Guest Melanie Hester presents creative ways to engage children with Scripture.

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#433 | Using Play in Discipleship - Joy Windling 30:24

9M ago30:24

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Guest Joy Windling shares excellent suggestions on incorporating play into everyday discipleship.

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#432 | Collision of Culture & Discipleship - Dr. Chris Shirley 29:24

9M ago29:24

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Guest Dr. Chris Shirley guides us through overcoming discipleship obstacles we may encounter in today's culture.

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#431 | The Faith of Our Children - Matt Markins 38:50

10M ago38:50

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Guest Matt Markins speaks with us about his latest book, The Faith of Our Children, and how discipleship can have the greatest impact and encourage lasting faith in children.