CCV Students Podcast

Jake and Jarred answer our question of the month and challenge coaches to create an elevator-pitch story. The hard work is discerning the correct amount to share to gain connection, but not overwhelming our students with unhelpful detail.

Jake is flying solo this episode and discusses in very little detail the phenomenon, Squid Game. He also spends time talking about simple ways to hang out with your students off the weekends.

In this episode, Jarred and Jake talk about what’s coming up this fall in JrH and HS ministry.

-In this episode Jarred and Eric discuss perhaps an underrated part of camp success….follow up! Let’s follow up really well as coaches, so that what began at camp can continue in the lives of students back home!

-In this episode Jarred and Eric share the top 10 camp hacks that coaches can use to make the most of the camp experience with students!

In this episode Jarred and Eric interview Dustin Tappan and discuss red flag conversations that tend to surface at camp. These are conversations where students share sensitive information to a coach & extra support is needed. Dustin will talk through our legal obligation as mandatory reporters and provide wisdom for how we handle these conversations with grace.

Eric and Jarred interview Dr. David Yee to discuss the difference between anxiety and depression. How do we better understand and care for our students who are struggling.

Eric and Jarred interview Dr. David Yee, psychologist and youth coach, about conflict between students and their parents. What’s a coach’s place in this?

Jarred and Eric discuss the value of integrity and why it’s essential to who we are as CCV coaches. The stakes are higher than we think! Don’t miss this incredibly simple yet foundational characteristic of coaching in CCV Students!

In this episode Eric and Jarred sit with guest, Matt Palmer.  Matt is an area director with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in the West valley and has coached a group of high school boys at CCV for 3+ years.  Matt will share about how he and his co-coaches have helped students take ownership of their circle in discussion, bible study, and prayer.

In this episode, Eric Voris interviews John Hill and Emily Locher from the Chandler campus to unpack strategies for coaching Juniors and Seniors.

In this episode, Eric Voris interviews Taylor Downey from the Anthem Campus to unpack strategies for coaching Freshman and Sophomores.

In this episode, Eric Voris interviews Jr. High Pastors from the Peoria campus, Leo Galarza and Leah Zielich, to discuss strategies for coaching 7th and 8th grade students.

Special Guest: Bubba Harris

In this episode, Jarred and Eric sit with Bubba Harris, Surprise Campus student pastor, and discuss strategies for helping new students feel welcome and stick around in our small groups.

In this episode, Jarred continues his conversation with Garry Ingraham from the Love & Truth Network as they zoom in on the problem of pornography.  How is porn affecting teens today? How do we as coaches engage in these conversations and walk with teens through a struggle with porn?

Jarred and Eric sit down with Ron Sanders, Lead high school pastor of the Peoria Campus, to discuss more strategies for partnering with parents in student ministry.

In this episode Jarred and Eric share about the coach’s challenge to connect with parents.  Why does this matter?  What are a few simple steps we can take as coaches that will go a long ways to engage parents?

In this episode, Jarred and Eric run through five must-read books for any student coach (they also discuss Jarred’s love of Downton Abbey). Pick one that sounds good to you and start reading!

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - by John Mark Comer

Core 52 – by Mark Moore

The Divine Mentor- by Wayne Cordeiro

The Practice of the Presence of God – by Brother Lawrence

The Way of the Shepherd- By Kevin Lehman

In this episode Jarred and Eric are back together to discuss how coaches are so much more than volunteers. Our call as coaches  is to pastor and shepherd students. What does this mean and how do we step in to this call?

In this episode Jarred sits down with Adam Reid, and shares 5 intentional prayers that coaches can pray over their students.

Jarred and Jake Hancock, Anthem Students Pastor, share some quick advice for how we can be strategic with students on zoom calls.

Jarred and Jake Hancock, Anthem Students Pastor, discuss strategies for connecting with students in difficult circumstances.

Jarred asks Dusting to share his heart for Coaches in this uncertain season.  Embrace a brokenness mindset.  Filter what you consume.  And make everyday count!

In this episode, Jarred and Eric sit and talk with Justin Doyle, lead Students pastor at the Surprise campus. Justin will share why we value coaches showing up on student’s turf and how it can make a big difference for your group, students far from God, and for parents!

In this episode, Jarred and Eric sit down with Nicole Taylor (Avondale Students Pastor) to discuss 5 strategies for teaming up with your co-coach.

In this episode, Eric Voris sits down with Adam Reid (the other Students Programming guy) to talk through the ins and outs of Kickoffs and Super Saturday/Sunday. What’s changing for 2020? What’s the role of the coach during these weekends? And BONUS: What’s the worst Students Programming FAIL Adam has ever witnessed in his career?

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Seeger, a veteran students coach of nearly 10 years. Jason is not only a terrific coach, but is the master of leading group discussions that aren’t awkward…you know, conversations where students actually talk! He shares a few stories and some really helpful ideas that you can begin implementing right away to improve your group’s discussion time.

Eric Voris and Zach Fleming (Student Pastor – East Valley Campus) have a discussion about how to connect with students outside of the church setting. From how to best communicate digitally, to how to show up in their lives while still having a life of your own, this one is packed with tips and tricks you can implement today! (BONUS CONTENT: We finally solve the mystery of how exactly Eric and Zach are related).

In this episode Jarred and Eric have a conversation with Matt and Sophia, who are each seniors in the student ministry.  They will share some perspective on their own generation as well as offer some incite for engaging Gen Z.

It’s no secret that Anxiety is on the rise for students.  Jarred and Eric are going to interview Dr. David Yee to help us all be more aware and equipped to lead.  David currently practices psychology in the Northwest Valley and coaches High School students on the Peoria Campus.  

In this episode we’ll get to know John Hill the 3rd, our Chandler Students Pastor!  Jarred and Eric will put John to the test to help us all challenge and support students struggling with sexual temptation.  

Have you ever wanted to know a bit more about our fearless leader of Next Gen. Ministry at CCV, Dustin Tappan?  Don’t miss this episode as Jarred and Eric poke some fun at Dustin and you’ll hear some great insight for gaining a spiritual pulse on a student. 

Owning the Circle. with guest: Jake Hancock (Anthem Students Pastor)