Live from the Siburt Institute

Wilson McCoy: Implementing Intergenerational Ministry in Our Churches

Jennifer Schroeder and Wilson McCoy talk about intergenerational ministry on a congregational level, the benefits Wilson has witnessed through his research, and practical ways to shift into ministry that includes people of all ages. In this podcast, Wilson helps define and differentiate between multigenerational ministry and intergenerational ministry and gives insight to what flourishing intergenerational churches can look like. 
Wilson’s Book: www.amazon.com/Imagining-All-Generations-Renewed-Intergenerational/dp/1684263433
Website: www.drwilsonmccoy.com/

Emily McGowin: Households of Faith

Jennifer Schroeder and Emily McGowin talk about her book, Households of Faith, and her work on reimagining what a family can look like in the church. Growing up in a non-traditional household, she is passionate about changing our perspective of the church’s definition of “family.” Dr. McGowin shares the importance of changing our view of family in the church and at home in order to create a more unified and God-reflecting community.  
Buy Emily McGowin's Book: https://www.ivpress.com/households-of-faith?srsltid=AfmBOoqxo4JIE35GB_xpfYWHcUcS_KbNtK_Evn9kyNDURqvFYH7Zwqqu 

Dudley Chancey: Keep Faith Alive

Carson Reed talks with Dudley Chancey and discuss Chancey’s new book, Keep Faith Alive: Grandparents and a Godly Legacy. The discussion will focus on the importance of intentionally telling every generation about the story of the great things that God has done and is doing in our world. Chancey will provide actionable steps for passing the faith along to other generations.
This podcast is a part of our Intersection Webinars. You can listen here or head to our YouTube channel to watch the full webinar recording. 

Elizabeth Newman: Living the Liturgy

Myles Werntz talks with Elizabeth Newman about her work and passions of church unity and incorporating liturgy into non-liturgical communities. They discuss her work in wanting to bring unity with Baptists and other Christian communities as well as her book, Living the Liturgy, which was influenced by her background working with Catholic, Presbyterian, and Methodist institutions.

Wes Crawford: Monumental Acts of Courage

Carson Reed talks with Wes Crawford about his new book,Courage in the Sheer Silence: Challenging Racism in 20th Century Churches of Christ. The two discuss 20th-century church leaders and their response to racially motivated social injustice in their day. Explore with them how the lessons of the past can inform the future work of the church.
This podcast is a part of our Intersection Webinars. You can listen here or head to our YouTube channel to watch the full webinar recording. 

Jesse Rincones: Connecting Hispanic Baptist Churches Across Texas

Myles Werntz talks with Jesse Rincones about his journey from studying engineering to law school and now his ministry at the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas. Jesse talks about the various initiatives they do within the convention for the Hispanic community in the San Antonio area. 

Mimi Larson and Lindsey Goetz: Creating an Inclusive Space for Children in the Faith Community

Jennifer Schroeder talks with Mimi Larson and Lindsey Goetz about the intentional inclusion of children in the faith community. The three discuss ways to invite children to be an active part of the faith community in a way that is counter-cultural to most churches. See below for the website and resources discussed in the conversation.
Website: faithandchildren.org
Books:
Faithful Presence by Dave Fitch
Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality by Mimi Larson and Robert Keeley
Podcasts: 
What We've Learned about Kids and Worship - This is the first post in the three-part series by Mimi. The other two posts are linked in this post. 
The Child in Our Midst (This is the podcast from the Center for Faith and Children.)
Pew Card: 4 Simple Ways to Help Kids Access Worship

Greg Dowell, Mic Biesboer, and Gabby Brandner: Navigating New Minister Transition

Jennifer Schroeder talks with Greg Dowell (executive minister), Mic Biesboer (senior minister), and Gabby Brandner (children's minister), from Central Church of Christ in Amarillo, TX, about their experience with helping new ministers transition well into their role at a church. This episode explores intentional choices that Central made throughout the process with insight into both the challenges and blessings that come with introducing a new staff member into a church.
 
You can contact our guests at www.amarillocentral.org.

Sarah Holmes: The Importance of Grandparents in Faith Formation

Jennifer Schroeder talks with Sarah Holmes about the important role grandparents play in the faith journey of their family. Dr. Holmes helps us think about ways churches can empower grandparents and grandparent-figures to play an active part in the spiritual lives of their grandchildren and the younger generations within their churches.
You can access her published resources at https://cym.ac.uk

Falon Barton and Rachel Collins: Are Young Adults Really Done with Faith?

Jennifer Schroeder talks with Falon Barton and Rachel Collins about their experiences in ministry with emerging adults, their research of the "dones," and how these two conversations converge to shape how we think of young adult ministry and the church. Their insight provides church leaders with innovative ways to walk alongside emerging adults as they build or rebuild their spiritual lives.
Barton and Collins published two articles on their research in Volume 11 Issue 1 of Discernment. Read the articles here: digitalcommons.acu.edu/discernment/vol11/iss1/ 
You can access the resources discussed in this podcast at www.emerge-collaborative.com/