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Can saying yes to the little everyday opportunities be the key to discovering what you were created to do? This week on the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with Emmy Award-winning storyteller, kids pastor, and author Josh Celestin. Dive into Josh’s fascinating journey from Christian hip-hop artist to passionate advocate for Christian parenting and discipleship, and hear practical tips for nurturing faith at home, developing spiritual growth in preteens, and finding your family’s unique purpose in God’s bigger story. [00:03:05] Josh’s surprising path from hip-hop artist to children’s pastor [00:13:10] The inspira...

Can saying yes to the little everyday opportunities be the key to discovering what you were created to do? This week on the Collide Kids Podcast, host Christen Clark sits down with Emmy Award-winning storyteller, kids pastor, and author Josh Celestin. Dive into Josh’s fascinating journey from Christian hip-hop artist to passionate advocate for Christian parenting and discipleship, and hear practical tips for nurturing faith at home, developing spiritual growth in preteens, and finding your family’s unique purpose in God’s bigger story. [00:03:05] Josh’s surprising path from hip-hop artist to children’s pastor [00:13:10] The inspira...

Get ready to explore the vibrant world of youth ministry with a special lens on Gen Alpha. Join us as we welcome the Emmy Award-winning preteen pastor Josh Celestin and CIY Director of SuperStart Korey Klein to unpack some extraordinary moments from this SuperStart tour. Listen as we detail the dedication of our ministry teams who balance the demands of full-time work while passionately energizing preteens for their spiritual journeys. Our conversation uncovers the unique characteristics of Gen Alpha, a generation raised in the digital age, with insights from Josh's diverse journey from videography to ministry. We tackle the challenges and opportunities of growing up with instant digital access, and consider how AI and technology shape Gen Alpha's understanding of truth. Finally, we discuss how the church community can empower preteens, giving them leadership roles and responsibilities that foster confidence and spiritual growth. Through personal anecdotes and the introduction of resources like the "Start Strong" devotional, our episode underscores the importance of meeting Gen Alpha where they are, while encouraging them to develop lasting commitments to faith and service. Don't miss our exploration of these critical topics, and a look ahead to our next episode where we address mental health with guest Jordan Francis. Want to connect with us? Here's how! www.ciy.com youtube.com/christinyouth @christinyouth on Instagram CIY Community Facebook Group Email us at podcast@ciy.com