The Leader Lounge
The Leader Lounge Podcast helps youth leaders and parents bring the stories of Jesus to life so they can communicate the Gospel with kids in a way that is clear, compelling, and true.
Co-hosts Emily and Chris Storms are Young Life and WyldLife leaders who love Scripture and enjoy helping others grow in biblical literacy, curiosity, and confidence as they share Jesus with teenagers.
Each week, in about 20 minutes, they read a Gospel story, talk through honest questions and observations, and model how to retell that story in everyday language your kids can actually understand and remember.
Whether you are a high school or college-age ministry leader or a parent who wants more natural Gospel conversations at home, you will walk away from every episode with a clearer picture of Jesus and practical ideas for your next Club talk, Bible study, or bedtime conversation. New episodes release every Tuesday morning, offering a light, fun, and inspirational space to deepen your love for Scripture and become a better communicator of the Gospel.
Episodes
21 episodes
Ep. 20 - The One Where Jesus Feeds 5000 [Mark 6:30-44]
The people chose to stay in the desolate place with Jesus rather than somewhere else without him.What happens when an exhausted, grieving Jesus is interrupted by a crowd of thousands? In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Chris...
Ep. 19 - The One About A Woman Caught in Adultery [John 7:53–8:11]
Jesus bends down, writes in the dirt, and gives a shamed woman her dignity back — then does the same for her accusers.What do you do with a story that doesn't even appear in the earliest manuscripts? In this episode of The Leade...
Ep. 18 - The One Where Jesus Calls A Tax Collector Named Matthew [Mark 2:13-17]
The outsider becomes the host to more outsiders — what Matthew's calling teaches us about reaching kids far from Jesus.What happens when Jesus walks up to the most hated guy in town and says, "Follow me"? In this episode of The ...
Ep. 17 - The One About Two Lost Sons and A Party [Luke 15:11-32]
Two lost sons, one running father, and a party you might be missing.What if the parable of the Prodigal Son isn't really about one lost son — but two? In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Chris and Emily Storms dig into Luke 15...
Ep. 16 - The One About A Wee Little Man Named Zacchaeus [Luke 19:1-10]
The hated tax collector thought he was hunting Jesus down. Turns out Jesus was the one doing the seeking.Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus passing through Jericho — but when Jesus stopped, looked...
Ep. 15 - The One Where Jesus Restores Peter [John 21:1-25]
In this episode we talk about Jesus standing on the beach when the disciples had fished all night. Similar to the story of Jesus first time calling Peter, Jesus fills their nets with fish! Then, he cooks them some breakfast and has a conversati...
Ep. 14 - The One on Road To Emmaus [Luke 24:13-34]
In this episode we talk about the two disciples on the road to a town called Emmaus and the encounter they had with the resurrected Jesus. The walk with him while he unpacks the whole Old Testament and explains how everything that happened to h...
Ep. 13 - The One About The Resurrection [John 20]
In this episode, we explore the story of the Resurrection of Jesus from John's account.RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDThe Resurrection Story - 4 Guys Telling The Story
Ep. 12 - The One Where Jesus is Crucified - Part 3 [John 18:1 - 19:24]
In this episode, we complete a 3-part discussion about Jesus and the cross. All 4 Gospels give details about Jesus betrayal, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. For this one, we focus all the details laid out in John's account.RESOURCES/LINK...
Ep. 11 - The One Where Jesus is Crucified - Part 2 [Matthew 26:1 - 27:66, Luke 23:1-56]
In this episode, we continue a 3-part discussion about Jesus and the cross. All 4 Gospels give details about Jesus betrayal, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. For this one, we focus all the details laid out in Matthew and Luke.
Ep. 10 - The One Where Jesus is Crucified - Part 1 [Mark 14:1 - 15:47]
In this episode, we begin to have a 3-part discussion about Jesus heading toward the cross. All 4 Gospels give details about Jesus betrayal, arrest, trial, and crucifixion. For this one, we focus all the details laid out in Chapter 14 and 15 of...
Ep. 9 - The One Where Jesus Raises Lazarus From The Dead [John 11:1-50]
In this episode we read John 11:1-50 and discuss the story of Jesus raising his friend Lazarus from the dead. Jesus got word that Lazarus was sick, but he stayed where he was long enough for Lazarus to die. His disciples couldn't believe when h...
Ep. 8 - The One All About Sin [Mark 10:17–31]
In this episode, we use a few different parts of scripture to talk about sin, then we finish up with the story of Jesus talking with a rich young man. The man asks Jesus what must be done to inherit eternal life. Jesus invites to man give up al...
Ep. 7 - The One With Jesus And The Woman at the Well [John 4:1–42]
A tired Jesus, a noon well, and the first person he openly tells "I am he."Why does Jesus "have to" pass through Samaria when most Jews walked miles out of the way to avoid it? In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Chris and Emi...
Ep. 6 - The One Where Jesus Calms A Storm [Mark 4:35–41]
Jesus gets in a boat with his disciples and says, "Let's go to the other side of the lake." Then, he finds a cozy spot in the back of the boat and falls asleep. Without warning, a fierce storm comes upon the lake. The wind and the waves appear ...
Ep. 5 - The One Where Jesus Heals the Paralytic [Mark 2:1–12]
Four friends, a torn-open roof, and a Jesus who forgives before he heals.Who are the four friends who would carry you to Jesus when you can't walk yourself? In this episode of The Leader Lounge, Young Life leaders Chris and Emil...
Ep. 4 - The One When Jesus Turns Water To Wine [John 2:1-12]
Six stone jars, 180 gallons of wine, and a family that should have been shamed — but got the best party instead.What does Jesus choose for his very first sign? A wedding running out of wine. In this episode of The Leader Lounge,...
Ep. 3 - The One Where Jesus Calls The First Disciples [Luke 5:1-11]
Jesus asks a few fishermen to follow him and they do! It might have had something to do with what they already knew about him, or what John the Baptist said about him. And, what probably sealed the deal was all the fish he miraculously filled t...
Ep. 2 - The One Where Phillip Says "Come And See" To Nathaniel [John 1:43-51]
We talk about Phillip's conversation with Nathaniel regarding Jesus. Nathaniel is skeptical at first, but Phillip invites him to "come and see" for himself. Nathaniel quickly comes to believe that Jesus is Lord. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR