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The Keenly Podcast
Most ministry leaders didn't get into this work because it was easy. They got into it because it mattered. But somewhere between the vision and the reality, things get complicated, and the questions get harder to answer.
The Keenly Podcast is built for that tension. Hosted by Chad and Jason, each episode dives into the questions ministry leaders are actually sitting with... about impact, growth, perception, and whether the story you're telling lines up with the mission you're living. These are the conversations happening in staff meetings, board rooms, and quiet moments of honest reflection across ministries everywhere, and this podcast is where they happen out loud.
Whether you're a pastor, a team leader, a creative, a volunteer, or a student exploring a calling to ministry, each episode is designed to give you perspective, designed to give you perspective, language, and tools for the moments that actually keep you up at night; whether that's a staffing decision, a shrinking congregation, or a mission that's drifted from where it started.
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The Keenly Podcast
Why aren't young people engaging the church?
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You've probably talked about the younger generation leaving the church. But have you actually talked to them?
In this episode, Chad sits down with Ava and Ethan, two members of the Keenly team who are actively engaged in ministry and the local church, to have the conversation most church leaders are having about younger generations, but rarely with them. Their perspective is unique because they aren't disconnected from the church. They're in it, and they have something to say.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- The perceptions younger people actually have about church and why leadership is responsible for changing them
- What makes a church feel genuinely trustworthy and authentic to a younger generation
- Why young adults crave connection and community in church, and why solid Bible teaching matters more than big production
This generation isn't as disengaged as you think. But they are paying closer attention than you realize.
If this conversation connects with you, we'd love to hear from you. Visit keenly.org to connect with the Keenly team.
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