FLY Convention® Podcast
By FLY Convention
FLY Convention® PodcastOct 11, 2022
FLY 2025 Theme | #39
Episode #39. Hear from 2025 FLY Committee President Pastor Ryan Patenaude talk about the theme for the 2025 FLY Convention. Hear about the FLY Committee's process on choosing the theme, and hear Ryan's thoughts on the theme.
LINKS
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Girls Only-Relationships | #38B
Girls Only: God made you for relationships, what does that look like?
Relationships are good. Healthy relationships are even better. Throughout life you’ll have relationships with both guys and girls. So, how do you nurture healthy relationships? Who should you make relationships with? What does the Bible say about phileo (friendship) love? What does the Bible say about romantic love? Looking for and nurturing healthy relationships is what this elective will cover.
FLY Elective Interview: Girls Only-Relationships w/ Emily Herset | #38
Episode #38. Elective Speaker Emily Herset shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about her elective on Girls Only-Relationships, given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear her elective on Girls Only-Relationships on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Guys Only-Relationships | #37B
Guys Only: God made you for relationships, what does that look like?
Relationships are good. Healthy relationships are even better. Throughout life you’ll have relationships with both guys and girls. So, how do you nurture healthy relationships? Who should you make relationships with? What does the Bible say about phileo (friendship) love? What does the Bible say about romantic love? Looking for and nurturing healthy relationships is what this elective will cover.
FLY Elective Interview: Guys Only-Relationships w/ Aaron Olson | #37
Episode #37. Elective Speaker Pastor Aaron Olson shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about his elective on Guys Only-Relationships, given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear his elective on Guys Only-Relationships on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Forgiveness | #36B
Forgiveness. How do I forgive even when it seems impossible?
Dad missed my ballgame. Mom said she’d always be there for me. My birth parents abandoned me. My boyfriend took advantage of me. My best friend no longer talks to me. I know the Bible tells me to forgive and forget, but that’s not always as easy as it seems. So, how do I do that? How do I forgive and forget when it seems impossible? How can I let go of this pain and be healed when the wrongs that have been done to me and the hurts harbored within me are unimaginable? This elective will talk about forgiveness, not in a way that will guilt you, but that will bring healing and hope to you.
FLY Elective Interview: Forgiveness w/ Jordan Langness | #36
Episode #36. Elective Speaker Jordan Langness shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about his elective on Forgiveness, given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear his elective on Forgiveness on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Death | #35B
Death. How to deal with it?
Pandemic, war, famine, accidents, suicide, aging parents and dying grandparents. No matter where we look in this world, since mankind’s fall into sin, the reality and threat of death is something we constantly find ourselves faced with. So, how do we deal with this? The world around us would have you either deny or ignore it or make you believe we’ll soon be able to cure it. But what if death has already been cured? And, therefore, what if the way to deal with death is not by denying or ignoring it, but by looking to the one who conquered it and gives hope beyond it? This elective will focus on the living hope we have in Christ, noting that – though we do grieve it and may even fear it – Christ is able to give hope and peace when dealing with death.
SPEAKER: Molly Barsness
FLY Elective Interview: Death w/ Molly Barsness | #35
Episode #35. Elective Speaker Molly Barsness shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about her elective on Death, given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear her elective on Death on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Creative Arts | #34B
Creative Arts. Using my gifts for God’s glory.
How can my creative gifts reflect the beauty of Christ in a broken world? How can I join with Him in His work of restoration, as both an image-bearer and creator? What could it look like to steward my creative gifts for God’s glory within the church and beyond?
Elective Speaker: Monica Coyle
FLY Elective Interview: Creative Arts w/Monica Coyle | #34
Episode #34. Elective Speaker Monica Coyle shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about her elective on Creative Arts, given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear her elective on Creative Arts on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Sports | #33B
Sports. Living out my faith on the field.
Sports are good. But, like all good things, sports can also become an idol (something we love and find our identity in more than God). So, how do I balance these things? How do I remain in the faith and live out my faith, not abandon my faith, while on the playing field?
Elective Speaker: Logan Strand
FLY Elective Interview: Sports w/Logan Strand | #33
Episode #33. Elective Speaker Logan Strand shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about his elective on Sports, given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear his elective on Sports on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Love | #32B
Love. How do I love others without abandoning the truth?
Love, acceptance, approval. These words are common in our culture and are in many ways treated as synonymous. But, is it possible to love others without accepting or approving what they believe or do? The Bible says it is (Eph. 4:15). So, how do we do that? Maybe we need to better define what love and truth is. This elective will explore these things and give some practical guidance.
Elective Speaker: Pastor Micah Hjermstad
FLY Elective Interview: Love w/Micah Hjermstad | #32
Episode #32. Elective Speaker Pastor Micah Hjermstad shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about his elective on Love, given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear his elective on Love on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Truth | #31B
Truth. Can your truth be different from my truth?
This elective will cover the fact that there is one absolute, subjective truth, and that is God’s perfect law and teachings. The leader will plainly address the false statement of “that may be your truth, but it’s not mine”, and explain we all have the same truth, we just don’t all accept it. Our perfect Lord created this entire universe and everything in it, and wants to spend eternity with
Elective Speaker: Pastor Jason Gudim
FLY Elective Interview: Truth w/ Jason Gudim | #31
Episode #31. Elective Speaker Pastor Jason Gudim shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about his elective on Truth, given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear his elective on Truth on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Church | #31B
CHURCH. What is it? Where God meets you. What is God inviting you to?
Being a part of a church is important in any Christian’s life. It is vital to your spiritual health, and is God’s way of nurturing you in your faith. Your attendance is only the beginning to being a part of the church. This elective will deep dive past attendance, and into what God’s design is for His church, how it should function, and how that will affect you in your faith.
ELECTIVE SPEAKER: Pastor Andy Coyle
FLY Elective Interview: Church w/ Andy Coyle | #30
Episode #30. Elective Speaker Pastor Andy Coyle shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about his elective given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear his elective on Church on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
Intro and Outro MUSIC: "The First Noel" by Jeremy Erickson. https://www.jeremyerickson.com/
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
The Lutheran Church Planter Podcast: https://thelutheranchurchplanter.com/
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Value | #29B
Value. Why am I valuable?
In this elective, the leader will talk about where our true value lies. The leader will explain that we are all equally and fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God, and that we all have value. The leader will also highlight that we will never find or feel our true value apart from a relationship with Jesus.
Speaker: Pam Olson
FLY Elective Interview: Value w/ Pam Olson | #29
Episode #29. Elective Speaker Pam Olson shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about her elective given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear her elective on Value on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Loneliness | #28B
Loneliness. Are relationships really that important?
In a world of connection, many people are more lonely now than ever before. In this elective the leader will address the plague of loneliness by focusing on the reasons such loneliness is so prevalent in our culture of “connection” and some of the consequences of living this way. In addition, the leader will point to the fundamental value of relationship, both with God and others (especially Christians).
Speaker: Jen Holt
FLY Elective Interview: Loneliness w/ Jen Holt | #28
Episode #28. Elective Speaker Jen Holt shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about her elective given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear her elective on Loneliness on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Anxiety | #27B
Anxiety. How do I deal with it?
Grades, sports, performance, looks, status, friends, etc. These are all common things that may bring stress and anxiety to students. In this elective the leader will address both the reality, and common causes, of anxiety in the lives of young ones and how such things can be dealt with in a healthy, God-honoring, and Christ-centered way.
Speaker: Pastor Matt Nelson
FLY Elective Interview: Anxiety w/ Matt Nelson | #27
Episode #27. Elective Speaker Pastor Matt Nelson shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about his elective given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear his elective on Anxiety on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
FLY Elective: Race | #26B
Race. What does the Bible say about race?
Racism is a hot topic in our culture today. So, how should Christians think about this? What does the Bible say about this? In this elective, the leader will show that, although there are many different races in the world, there are far more similarities than first meets the eye; the most important being that we are made in the image of God and Christ died for us all. Therefore, as a result of God’s work of creation and recreation, the leader will point out there is no place for racism in a Christian worldview. The leader may also work to show students ways of addressing and talking about race with their friends and family.
Speaker: Adam Erickson
FLY Elective Interview: Race w/Adam Erickson | #26
Episode #26. Elective Speaker Adam Erickson shares with the FLY Convention Podcast about his elective given at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear his elective on Race on the AFLC Youth Ministries app, or on our website.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
Student Testimonies | #25
Episode #25. Hear from Kenzie, Katie, and Faith, who shared their testimonies on stage at the 2023 FLY Convention. Hear about how God used different circumstances to bring restoration to hope and purpose.
LINKS
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
YMCA of the Rockies | #24
Episode #24. Hosts FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen and AFLC Youth Ministries Director Adam McCarlson are BACK together. Daniel visits with the YMCA of the Rockies Conference Director Mark Marsh. They'll talk about the unique relationship FLY has with the YMCA. Mark will share about opportunities for you to visit the YMCA at other times besides the FLY week.
LINKS
YMCA of the Rockies: https://ymcarockies.org/
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
FLY Convention: https://www.flyconvention.org/
Videos: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
CONTACT US
Email: flycc@aflc.org
Lutherans For Life | #23
Episode #23. Host and AFLC Youth Ministries Director Adam McCarlson chats with Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life. This conversation could be a great starting place if you are looking for ways to think and talk about the value of LIFE with those in your homes, churches, and communities. Come and be equipped to be a Gospel-motivated voice For LIFE.
See you at the Pole: https://syatp.com/
Lutheran's For Life: https://lutheransforlife.org/
Y4Life: https://y4life.org/
https://y4life.org/youth4life-podcast/
Word for Hope hotline and website: 888-217-8679 | https://word-of-hope.org/
2023 FLY Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/electives
Contact Us at flycc@aflc.org
A Visit with Compassion International | #22
Episode #22. Hear from Compassion International representative Morgan, as she share about the ministry of Compassion.
https://www.flyconvention.org/
Contact Us at flycc@aflc.org
Dr. Walt Mueller Joins the FLY Convention Podcast | #21
Episode #21. Host and National Youth Director Adam McCarlson visits with Dr. Walt Mueller at the 2023 FLY Convention. Dr. Walt shares about his work with Center Parent/Youth Understanding
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
Dr. Christopher Yuan Joins the FLY Convention Podcast | #20
Episode #20. Host and FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen visits with Dr. Christopher Yuan at the 2023 FLY Convention. Dr. Yuan shares his testimony, talks about his books, and his newest project The Holy Sexuality Project.
https://christopheryuan.com/
https://holysexuality.com/
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
Follow Up Care - Part 2 | #19
Part two of FLY Convention Coordinator and host Daniel Keinanen visiting with Pastor Jerry Nelson, team lead of Pastor and Congregational Care Team. Pastor Jerry continues to share tips for parents and congregational leaders to help students process what they learned at FLY.
P.A.C.C.T https://www.facebook.com/aflcpacct
AFLC YM VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
Follow Up Care - Part 1 | #18
FLY Convention Coordinator and host Daniel Keinanen visits with Pastor Jerry Nelson, team lead of Pastor and Congregational Care Team, shares some tips for parents and congregational leaders to help students process what they learned at FLY.
P.A.C.C.T https://www.facebook.com/aflcpacct
AFLC YM VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/aflcym
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
LIVE at FLY | #17
Episode #17. Our hosts FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen and National Youth Director Adam McCarlson record on-site at the 2023 FLY Convention in front of a live audience. Attendees ask questions and share what God has been doing during the week.
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
2023 Registration Day | #16
Episode #16. Our hosts FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen and National Youth Director Adam McCarlson record on-site at the YMCA of the Rockies.
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
See the Booklet: https://www.flyconvention.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FLY2023_Booklet_Web2.pdf
See the Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Electives.pdf
Hear the Music:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2itqLfAFR7y37GGtUMZq6x
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fly-2023/pl.u-4JomlbBsPMPxk
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/7d8d701a0c7b44ae8d0d782061f2b335sune?ref=dm_sh_u7e0sRn7lMHduG6UtAjd1tP2B
Previewing 2023 FLY Convention | #15
Episode #15. Our hosts FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen and Newly hired National Youth Director Adam McCarlson visit with 2023 FLY Committee President Gideon Johnson, and preview all things coming up in this summer's FLY Convention.
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
See the Booklet: https://www.flyconvention.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FLY2023_Booklet_Web2.pdf
See the Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Electives.pdf
Hear the Music:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2itqLfAFR7y37GGtUMZq6x
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fly-2023/pl.u-4JomlbBsPMPxk
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/7d8d701a0c7b44ae8d0d782061f2b335sune?ref=dm_sh_u7e0sRn7lMHduG6UtAjd1tP2B
FLY Convention Preview #2 | Electives | #14
Episode #14. Hear from our hosts FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen and new host Adam McCarlson preview the upcoming electives
at FLY 2023. They are joined by the Podcast Interview Team, Andrew Kneeland and Zofeyah Unverzagt. They will share some of the electives they are looking forward to.
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
See the Electives: https://www.flyconvention.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Electives.pdf
FLY Convention Preview #1 | Coordinators | #13
Episode #13. We being a series of previews of the 2023 FLY Convention. On this episode you'll hear our host, FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen, visit with several of our Coordinators. They will give you a preview of the things you can expect at this summer's FLY Convention.
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
2023 FLY Worship Song Playlists:
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fly-2023/pl.u-4JomlbBsPMPxk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2itqLfAFR7y37GGtUMZq6x
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/7d8d701a0c7b44ae8d0d782061f2b335sune?ref=dm_sh_u7e0sRn7lMHduG6UtAjd1tP2B
DRL Training with Pastor Brett Boe | #12
Episode #12. Hear our host, FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen interview Spiritual Care Coordinator Pastor Brett Boe. Brett oversees all areas concerning our Dorm Room Leaders or DRL's. He will share things that will be very beneficial to our DRL's.
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
Make the Most of FLY | #11
Episode #11. Hear from our hosts FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen and Presidential Ministry Associate Rev. Dr. Jason Holt give you insights and tips to make the most out of the FLY Convention week. Hear about things that are less known, hidden gems around the YMCA campus, and tricks to get the most out of your week.
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
Behind the Scenes of FLY | #10
Episode #10. Host FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen and former National Youth Director and current Presidential Ministry Associate Dr. Rev. Jason Holt give you a behind the scenes look at the FLY Convention. Get a glimpse of the nuts and bolts of FLY.
www.flyconvention.org
flycc@aflc.org
President Hjermstad joins the Podcast | #9
Episode #9 of the FLY Convention® Podcast. Host and FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen visits with AFLC President Pastor Micah Hjermstad. He'll share his presidential thoughts about the FLY Convention, and how local congregations can be active with their teen, and how teens can be active in their local congregations.
Visit us at www.flyconvention.org
Contact us at flycc@aflc.org
2023 FLY Convention Song Playlists
Spotify: https://spotify.link/q4xBHp9X8xb
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/7d8d701a0c7b44ae8d0d782061f2b335sune?ref=dm_sh_u7e0sRn7lMHduG6UtAjd1tP2B
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fly-convention-songs/pl.u-V9D7mqKfBjLKDJ
FLY Speaker Micah Hjermstad joins the Podcast | #8
Episode #8 of the FLY Convention® Podcast. Host and FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen visits with 2023 FLY Convention Wednesday Night Speaker, Pastor Micah Hjermstad. He'll give us a preview of what he'll be talking about, as well as his history with FLY.
Visit us at www.flyconvention.org
Contact us at flycc@aflc.org
Wade Mobley Testimony - Part 2 | #7
Episode #7 of the FLY Convention® Podcast. Host Daniel Keinanen concludes his visit with Dr. Wade Mobley, who is the President of Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary. Wade met Jesus at the FLY Convention way back when, and he will share his testimony about that. This is part two of two. Hear the first part on Episode #6.
Visit us at www.flyconvention.org
Contact us at flycc@aflc.org
Wade Mobley Shares His Testimony - Part 1 | #6
Episode #6 of the FLY Convention® Podcast. Host Daniel Keinanen takes time to visit with Dr. Wade Mobley, who is the President of Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary. Wade met Jesus at the FLY Convention way back when, and he will share his testimony about that. This is part one of two.
Visit us at www.flyconvention.org
Contact us at flycc@aflc.org
Aaron Huglen Testimony part 2 | #5
Part 2 of University of Minnesota Hockey player Aaron Huglen's testimony. FLY Convention® Coordinator and Podcast host finishes interviewing Aaron. Listen to episode #4 to hear the first part of Aaron's testimony.
Aaron Huglen joins the Podcast | #4
Episode number 4 of the FLY Convention® Podcast. FLY Convention Coordinator and Host Daniel interviews Aaron Huglen. Aaron plays Division 1 college hockey at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Aaron shared his testimony on stage at FLY 2019. Hear Aaron's testimony and be encourage of what God has been doing in his life.
"Restored" | #3
Merry Christmas! Host and FLY Convention Coordinator Daniel Keinanen visits with 2023 FLY Committee President Pastor Gideon Johnson. Gideon will share more about the theme Restored, and how that came to be the theme for 2023. They will share about the challenge Covid brought in 2021, and the hard decision that was made. Hear about our Evening Speakers, Workshop Leaders, and Bible Study Teacher.