Best Chris Sasser Kerry Ray Chris Hargrove And Amy Diller Podcasts (2025)

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#092: Understanding and Leading the Next Generation(s) 39:40

18d ago39:40

39:40

As we march on in an ever-changing world, it’s sometimes hard to understand and lead people (especially kids, teens, and young adults) who are growing up and experiencing life through a very different lens than some of us older folk. Gen Z and Gen Alpha definitely experience the world in ways that are foreign to some of us adults, and we need to un…

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#091: Stepping into Summer 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

It’s almost here! It’s that time of year when you need to stock up on sunscreen, check your travel plans one more time, and dive into a different kind of ministry. In this month’s podcast, Sass, Amy, and Chris talk about how we, as ministry leaders (and as parents), can approach summer with intentionality and excitement. The different pace of life …

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#090: Experiencing New Life 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

The season is slowly changing, bringing with it the promise of renewal and growth. As the world around us shifts, it's a perfect time to reflect on the new life we have in Christ. In this month’s podcast, Sass, Amy, and Chris talk about how they try to walk in the power of the resurrection in their own lives. They also offer a few practical insight…

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#089: Tough Questions and Conversations 40:22

4M ago40:22

40:22

In this episode, Sass, Amy, and Chris dive into an important conversation about how we, as parents and ministry leaders, can equip the kids, teens, and families in our circles to engage with the tough questions and challenging conversations that life inevitably brings. Whether it's faith, relationships, cultural issues, or personal struggles, the r…

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#088: It’s All About Relationships 39:18

5M ago39:18

39:18

In this month’s podcast, Sass, Amy, and Chris talk about one of the most basic elements of life and ministry that can often get overlooked, and that’s the importance of relationships. Relationships really are at the center of all of our lives, and we need to do everything we can to build and maintain healthy connections and bonds. As ministry leade…

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#087: Prioritizing Faith 37:15

6M ago37:15

37:15

This month, Sass, Amy, and Chris dive into the reality of how easy it is for leaders and parents to get swept up in the busyness of life, often sidelining their faith in the process. Through a few honest moments and personal stories, they talk about the challenges of staying spiritually grounded in the midst of daily demands. They also share practi…

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#086: Grace and Repair with Brianna Edwards 39:34

7M ago39:34

39:34

By Chris Sasser, Kerry Ray, Chris Hargrove and Amy Diller

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#085: Milestone Moments with Lydia Randall 36:39

8M ago36:39

36:39

This month’s podcast is a conversation we recorded at the D6 Conference, where we talk to friend and author Lydia Randall. Lydia is the author of My Faith Box, a resource for parents to intentionally journey with their child through their spiritual life. She is also the creator of Faith Path, a strategy for birthday-driven kits to help parents inte…

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#084: Single Parenting with Donna Collins 56:31

9M ago56:31

56:31

On this month’s M2P podcast, our very own Amy Diller interviews her friend and single mom Donna Collins. Donna shares her story of raising her son as a single parent and she offers insight on how leaders in the church can help and support single parents in meaningful ways. In this conversation, Donna provides practical advice from her own experienc…

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#083: When Parenting Hurts with Carrie Bevell Partridge 51:10

10M ago51:10

51:10

On this month’s M2P podcast, you’ll join the conversation we had with wife, mom, and writer Carrie Bevel Partridge. Carrie and her husband, Kevin, have five children, two of whom they adopted from Colombia in 2016. They have been right in the middle of parenting struggles for a long time, and Carrie has a lot to say about our focus this month, “Whe…

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#082: Rich Griffith and Voices 36:32

11M ago36:32

36:32

As we all move along our journey of life, we are no doubt shaped by what we encounter. Our experiences and the people we encounter have a tremendous impact on who we are. This is especially true of kids and teenagers. Kids and teenagers have many voices and influencers in their lives. As we attempt to disciple the children and teens in our church, …

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#081: Face-to-Face with Patti Pilkington Reed 34:55

12M ago34:55

34:55

One of the most significant challenges that parents have today is getting face-to-face with their kids and teens. The frantic pace of life and ever-increasing digital focus we all have can prevent us from engaging each other in ways that help us grow closer to the people we love. We all struggle in some way with having the healthy conversations we …

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#080: A Different Kind of Discipleship with Heather Quiroz 44:09

1y ago44:09

44:09

In order to grow as disciples, families need to develop a culture of discipleship in their homes. However, the simple truth of the matter is that a lot of parents are intimidated by the notion of being the primary spiritual leaders for their kids and teenagers. As ministry leaders, we have the opportunity to encourage them to embrace their role, an…

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#079: Learning to Rest with Marianne Howard 36:27

1y ago36:27

36:27

Are you, as a ministry leader or parent (or both), looking for relief from the daily demands of leading? Are you worn down, near empty, or feel like you are being held captive to a schedule that offers no mercy? The daily weight of leading in ministry or at home is heavy and draining. And as our guest this month so wisely puts it, “Adapting to an e…

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#078: Embracing Your True Identity 37:12

1y ago37:12

37:12

This month, we dive into an issue that we all know is at the forefront of child and adolescent development: the question of identity. Kids, teens, and even parents often struggle to embrace an identity that is rooted in their relationship with God. Instead, we frequently feel like we need to perform, achieve, or earn any love or acceptance, and we …

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#077: Leading in a Digital World with Brian Housman 48:04

1+ y ago48:04

48:04

Our digital world can be complicated, frustrating, and even incredibly dangerous. But one thing is certain: it’s not going away anytime soon. The constant innovation, proliferation, and saturation of technology in the lives of our kids and teens is why ministry leaders must know how to better lead and equip parents to navigate this ever-changing sp…

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#076: Equipping Parents and Using M2P with special guest, Jaymes Curran 51:26

1+ y ago51:26

51:26

In this episode of the Ministry to Parents Podcast, the M2P team has a great conversation with youth ministry veteran of 35+ years, Jaymes Curran. Jaymes currently serves as the Director of High School Ministry at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Austin, TX, and uses MinistryToParents in some truly inspiring ways. Our discussion with Jaymes cent…

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#075: Slow Down and Rest 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

Let’s be honest: there’s a lot to manage when navigating daily ministry or family life (or both simultaneously). To say we are “busy” is sometimes an understatement. The frantic pace of life we often live leads us to a place of exhaustion where we simply cannot operate at our best. In our families and in our ministries, we tend to move from event t…

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#074: Discipleship Through Scripture with Joel Lusz 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

35:54

This month on the M2P podcast, the team interviews Youth Pastor and author of the 12-Month Student Discipleship Journal, Joel Lusz. Joel holds a B.A. from Taylor University, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. But more impressive than an…

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#073: Building a Ministry with a Mentoring Mindset 38:05

1+ y ago38:05

38:05

On this month’s podcast, the M2P Crew gets together to talk about the importance of mentoring and relational ministry. The kids and teenagers in our homes and ministries need significant and caring adults (other than their parents) who are willing to come alongside them to offer support, encouragement, and even some accountability along the journey…

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#072: Leading Through Difficult Issues with Brian Haynes 28:08

1+ y ago28:08

28:08

This month on the M2P podcast, we have a great conversation that we recorded live at the D6 Conference in Orlando, with our friend Brian Haynes. Brian is a pastor, teacher, and author whose passion is to restore people, families, and churches. Brian has decades of experience in ministry leadership and, as a father, has a compelling story to tell. H…

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#071: Church and Sports with Stuart Hall 49:06

2y ago49:06

49:06

In this episode of the Ministry to Parents Podcast, the M2P team has a great conversation with Stuart Hall. Stuart is a husband, dad, speaker, and author who works with Reggie Joiner and the team at Orange. Stuart has been an influential voice in ministry for quite some time while also being the father of multiple kids who played sports in middle s…

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#070: Intergenerational Discipleship with Christina Embree 31:27

2y ago31:27

31:27

This month, we invite you to join us for another episode that we recorded live at the D6 Conference in Orlando, FL. Our special guest for this podcast is Christina Embree. Christina is a church planter, New Gen Coordinator at Plowshares Brethren in Christ in Lexington, KY, and serves as the Minister of Generational Discipleship for the Great Lakes …

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#069: Navigating Anxiety with Brock Morgan 49:21

2y ago49:21

49:21

In this episode, Sass, Amy, and Kerry are joined by special guest Brock Morgan. Brock is a pastor, author, speaker, consultant, and coach. We spend this episode diving into his book The Anxious Teen to talking about what is happening within this generation concerning anxiety and what we, as ministry leaders and parents, can do to help our kids and …

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#068: Family Discipleship with Timothy Paul Jones 29:47

2y ago29:47

29:47

We have a real treat for you this month on the M2P podcast as we share the first of three episodes that we recorded live with some of the main stage communicators at the D6 Conference in Orlando, FL. Our first guest is Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, who is the vice president; C. Edwin Gheens professor of Christian family ministry; and chair of the Departm…

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#067: Helping Families Move from Stage to Stage 47:34

2y ago47:34

47:34

Lots of things are true in life. No, we’re not talking about death and taxes, but we are talking about the fact that kids and teens will continue to grow and move from one stage of life to the next. In this episode of the Ministry to Parents Podcast, Sass, Amy, and Kerry talk about how church leaders can help kids, teens, and parents transition fro…

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#066: Helping Your Kids Build Healthy Friendships 48:29

2y ago48:29

48:29

In this episode, your favorite three M2P April Fools—Sass, Kerry, and Amy—talk about the importance of friendships and how ministry leaders and parents can help kids and teens learn how to build and maintain healthy friendships. This is such a key part of life, and, as adults, we need to be paying attention to how our kids are navigating their rela…

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#065: Marching Through the Madness 51:19

2+ y ago51:19

51:19

The madness of March has made it to the Ministry to Parents Podcast. This month we have the usual suspects (Sass, Kerry, and Amy), but we add our friend Brian Housman of 360Family.org and ScreenSmartParent. We have a great conversation about how we, as ministry leaders and parents ourselves, can navigate the chaos and madness of the world as well a…

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#064: All Things Dating & Relationships 40:31

2+ y ago40:31

40:31

The month of February is often filled with thoughts of love, dating, and everything that surrounds this topic that never goes away. In this month’s podcast, Sass, Kerry, and Amy talk about specific ways that leaders in both kids’ ministry and youth ministry can broach these conversations. Oh yeah, and don’t forget the parents! Not only do we need t…

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#063: My One Word 41:23

2+ y ago41:23

41:23

As we kick off a new year, a world full of new possibilities and resolutions awaits us. Some will find the blank canvas of 2023 invigorating, while others will see it as panic-inducing or just the start of another year of broken promises you made to yourself. In this episode of the M2P Podcast, Sass, Amy, and Kerry talk about a resource, My One Wor…

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#062: Living From a Place of Rest 31:51

2+ y ago31:51

31:51

As we all know, December can be crazy both at church and at home. If we’re honest, life can be crazy both at church and in the home. In this episode, Sass, Kerry, and Amy talk about how, as ministry leaders, we need to learn to slow down and rest. This rest shouldn’t be reserved for time off and vacations, but we should learn how to incorporate res…

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#061: Helping Parents Get In the Game 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

38:50

The month of November is full of lots of games, from the many football (and other) games that a lot of us watch to the family games we’ll play over the holidays. It can be a lot of fun! We’re all also a part of the game of life, which hopefully includes a growing and vibrant faith in God. In this month’s M2P Podcast, we talk about how we, as minist…

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#060: Building Healthy Relationships at Home 35:04

2+ y ago35:04

35:04

In episode 060, Sass, Kerry, and Amy sit down to talk a little college football and engage in a conversation about building strong and healthy relationships in the home. We believe that relationships are at the foundation of our lives and that we are created to have healthy community through relationships, starting with those in our own families. S…

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#059: Under Pressure - Navigating the Pressure to Perform 39:26

3y ago39:26

39:26

Under pressure – cue the beat we all recognize from the collab of David Bowe and Queen (or maybe you recognize it more from Vanilla Ice). Either way, this month's M2P podcast is laser-focused on helping parents and ministry leaders better navigate the incredible pressure we are all under to perform. Whether you have a ministry parent trying to lead…

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#058: Building a Healthy and Sustainable Rhythm for You and Your Family 22:42

3y ago22:42

22:42

We all know how schedules can spiral out of control and how easy it is for us all to fall into a pace of life and ministry that will run us ragged. This month Sass, Amy, and Kerry talk about practical ways to both help families develop a healthy rhythm and pace of life and how ministry leaders can develop a healthy rhythm and sustainable pace in mi…

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#057: The Importance Of Building A Parent Ministry Plan 29:00

3y ago29:00

29:00

Without having a parent ministry plan that equips parents to lead out and live out the Gospel at home with their child, your children’s or youth ministry will never truly thrive. In this episode, new M2P podcast hosts Chris Sasser, Amy Diller, and Kerry Ray discuss children’s ministry, youth ministry, ministrytoparents.com, and the importance of bu…

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Something New is Coming to M2P - Episode 0 3:38

3y ago3:38

3:38

Something new is coming to M2P and you do not want to miss out!By Elisabeth Lee and Jeremy Lee

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#056: What To Do When Parents Come To Church: The Drop-Off Parent 13:45

3+ y ago13:45

13:45

In the new series What To Do When Parents Come To Church, Elisabeth and Jeremy flip the conversation from the last series, What To Do When People Leave. What do church leaders do when parents drop by? What about when they drop in? This three-part series gives you quick and easy tips that help you learn how to connect with the different types of par…

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#055: When Church Leaders Need To Leave Their Church 19:09

3+ y ago19:09

19:09

In the final episode of What To Do When People *Leave* series, Elisabeth and Jeremy answer a question that church leaders entertain at some point during their duration of ministry...When is it time to leave work for this particular church? Because each circumstance is unique and specialized for each person, they offer four markers that help leaders…

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#054: What To Do When Staff Members Leave Your Church 15:31

3+ y ago15:31

15:31

Part of working in Family Ministry means you work alongside other staff members (paid or volunteer). So when one of them leaves, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the exit, there are always social dynamics at play. For example, certain families have lost a friend, and responsibilities are left open-ended. So in today's episode from the Wh…

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#053: What To Do When Volunteers Leave Your Church 21:56

3+ y ago21:56

21:56

In the second episode of What To Do When People Leave Your Church, Elisabeth and Jeremy cover a lot of ground discussing the moment that many church leaders dread...when a volunteer says they're leaving. Is it possible to create a positive experience from the transition for all parties involved? They believe it's realistically possible with these f…

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#052: What To Do When Families Leave Your Church 16:50

3+ y ago16:50

16:50

Do you know that moment when you run into a family and find out they're at another church? It can be awkward for both parties creating opportunities for some clumsy interactions. But what if church staff had a well-planned strategy in place for families that leave? Many times, they focus on the front door forgetting the back door. In the first epis…

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#051: How To Heal From Church Hurt: Interview With Amy Diller 24:34

3+ y ago24:34

24:34

Amy Diller brings her experience as a children's director in the 3rd episode of How To Heal From Church Hurt sharing how sometimes children's ministries can be out-of-sight and out-of-mind for some church staff, leaving children's leaders feeling invisible. She courageously shares her experience of church hurt and what she does to work through it.…

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#050: How To Heal From Church Hurt: Interview With Elisabeth Lee 20:50

4y ago20:50

20:50

In the second episode of the series How To Heal From Church Hurt, Elisabeth takes the interviewee's seat as Jeremy invites her to share her experiences regarding church hurt. Sharing personal stories, she talks about her interactions with misogyny and offers encouragement to those who have encountered it. Having thoroughly studied the topic of spir…

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#049: How To Heal From Church Hurt: Interview With Jeremy Lee 25:41

4y ago25:41

25:41

Ministry to Parents features their brand-new podcast series How To Heal From Hurt with a special episode where Jeremy takes the interviewee's seat. As a twenty-year + veteran in ministry, he recalls his church experiences and the life lessons he gained from them. In today's episode, church leaders will find wisdom, counsel, hope, connection, camara…

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#048: Talking All Things Family Ministry With Dr. Brandon James 27:53

4y ago27:53

27:53

In this final episode of Talking All Things Family Ministry, Dr. Brandon James joins the M2P Podcast to discuss the ins and outs of connecting with parents. He shares with leaders his tried-and-true ideas, such as "volunteerism," attaching small things to the end of your email, and book recommendations. Sharing a twenty-year history, Elisabeth and …

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#047: Talking All Things Family Ministry with Greg Clydesdale 44:06

4y ago44:06

44:06

In today's episode of Talking All Things Family Ministry, Elisabeth and Jeremy Lee interview Greg Clydesdale, a Next-Generation pastor from Naples, Florida, who oversees discipleship in the Birth-College Church ministries, simultaneously helping families do the same. This twenty-year ministry veteran talks about his transition from student pastor t…

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#046: Talking All Things Family Ministry with Nick Mobley 29:25

4y ago29:25

29:25

In this second episode of our series All Things Family Ministry, Nick Mobley joins Elisabeth and Jeremy Lee on the M2P Podcast bringing his practical ideas and personal experience as a family ministry pastor. Leaders will learn how to do family ministry for free and how to start one from scratch. He also offers the first three steps one should take…

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#045: Talking All Things Family Ministry with Michelle Craddock 26:18

4y ago26:18

26:18

Ministry to Parents kicks off Season Two with a new series on Family Ministry! So many ministry leaders talk about how their schedules are busy, filled with administrative tasks or building relationships with students. They don't have the time to connect with parents or they don’t know what to do. So Elisabeth and Jeremy invited Michelle Craddock, …

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#044: Using Tech to Connect With Students: Summer Edition (With Tony Bianco) 11:42

4y ago11:42

11:42

For some ministries, summer months bring disconnections between church leaders and their students because of the trips, camps, and family vacations. In today’s episode, Tony Bianco from Family Technology Plan shows you how to use tech to connect with students by using a quick and easy app. They will help you keep students connected until it’s time …

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