ETCH with Chuck Peters
The ETCH NextGen Podcast is your go-to resource for inspiration, practical advice, and spiritual encouragement tailored specifically for those leading the next generation. Whether you're a pastor, youth leader, Children's Ministry director, or a volunteer passionately investing in young lives, this podcast is designed to equip and empower you for impactful ministry to kids, students, and families. Each episode features insightful conversations with seasoned leaders, experts, and influencers who share their wisdom on relevant topics. Join us as we explore how to navigate the enormous needs of Gen Z and Alpha, and the unique challenges and opportunities of next-generation ministry leaders.
ETCH with Chuck Peters
Latest Episodes
62. Cultivating Joy and Leading with Hope with Nicole Zasowski
What if cultivating joy isn't just about changing your circumstances, but changing the way you lead, think, and respond? In this episode of the ETCH Next Gen Podcast, Chuck Peters talks with Nicole Zasowski about the connection between Scriptur...
61. Building a Faith That Lasts Beyond High School with Paul Worcester
What does it take to help the next generation develop a faith that endures long after they leave home?In this episode of the ETCH Next Gen Podcast, Chuck Peters is joined by Paul Worcester for a practical and encouraging conversat...
60. Reaching Generation Alpha: Discipling the First AI Generation with Dr. Shelly Melia and Shane Pruitt
Generation Alpha is growing up in a world unlike any generation before them. From artificial intelligence to constant digital connection, today's kids are being shaped by technology in ways that present both incredible opportunities and signifi...
59. Should Ministry Leaders Go Back to School? Balancing Education, Ministry & Family with Zac Workun
In this episode of the ETCH Next Gen Podcast, Chuck Peters sits down with Zac Workun to talk about the value of pursuing formal education in ministry and why lifelong learning matters for leaders who want to serve the next generation wel...
58. Love, Truth, and Identity: Ministering to Those Navigating Sexual Identity with Kyla Gillespie
How can the church faithfully respond to questions of gender and sexual identity with both biblical truth and Christlike compassion?In this episode of the ETCH Next Gen Podcast, Chuck Peters sits down with Kyla Gillespie to hear h...