PCA NextGen Podcast
1) Conferences, Comparison, and the Call to Make Disciples
Meetings, conferences, and the real work of student ministry: forming disciple-makers. Matt, Lara, and Mikey swap stories about “meetings that should’ve been an email,” how conferences refuel without ...Show More
2) Faith for Exiles: Helping Students Discern Culture with the Gospel
Matt, Mikey, and Lara are back—laughing through budget season, and talking about how to help students live for Jesus in a world full of noise.Using Faith for Exiles as a framework, the team unpacks wh...Show More
3) Encouragement in Youth Ministry
Mikey and Lara sit down with Tim Malone (Cornerstone Presbyterian, PA) to talk encouragement—how to give it, how to receive it, and why our identity in Christ matters more than weekly “results.” You’l...Show More
4) Limited Leadership with Mikey Puckett
In this episode of the PCA NextGen podcast, Mikey Puckett discusses the challenges and limits faced by leaders in youth ministry. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal limits, maintaini...Show More
5) Fellowship That Fuels Ministry
Laughter, conference stories, and a needed reset: Matt, Lara, and Mikey talk instrument chaos, real friendship in ministry, and why your “Fellowship of the Ring” matters. Then they land in Acts 2:42–4...Show More
6) 2025 NextGen Conference Panel
Feeling worn out in ministry? You’re not alone. In this live panel from the PCA NextGen Conference, youth leaders share real talk about staying encouraged, balancing family and ministry, and finding j...Show More
7) Student-Led Worship with David and Jonathan Harris
How do you build student-led worship that’s spiritually deep and musically coherent? Twins David & Jonathan Harris (Annapolis EP) join Matt, Lara, and Mikey to unpack mentorship, the point-person admi...Show More
8) Mormonism to Christianity... true story!
Matt Hedinger, Mikey Puckett, and Blake Creel explore the dynamics of youth ministry, sharing personal stories and insights. They discuss the importance of building community, navigating transitions i...Show More
9) Summer Reflections
Matt, Lara and Mikey, reflect on their summer experiences, share stories from youth group kickoffs, and discuss the importance of building networks and engaging students with the gospel. They delve in...Show More
10) The Creative Process Behind Ministry
In this engaging conversation, Matt and Lara discuss their weekly experiences, touching on church visits, community connections, and the creative processes involved in ministry. They explore influenti...Show More