In this episode, Melissa Powell joins Emma to share three brand-new Youth Down South resources to help you prepare for the upcoming ministry season. We talk about our new Valentine’s Day resource, introduce the Lent and Easter series that continues The Journey That Changed the World from Advent, and preview our brand-new VBS coming in early March, Galaxy Quest.

The Valentine’s Day and Lent/Easter resources are available now, so you can start planning right away.

Tune in to learn what’s included and how these resources can support your ministry in the weeks and months ahead!

In this episode, we are joined by Kristin Mudge and Brad Rowland from Southern Spirit for an encouraging and practical conversation about writing. They talk about why writing matters, how young people and young adults can get involved, and what it really looks like to take that first step—even if you don’t see yourself as “a writer.”

This episode offers helpful insight into submitting articles, writing devotionals, covering events, and understanding what editors are looking for, while reminding us that God can use our voices and stories in powerful ways.

Listen, share, and encourage someone who has a story waiting to be told

Check out SouthernSpiritOnline.org for more information, to contact Kristin or Brad, or to submit a piece!

In this episode, we sit down with Captain Chris Raymer to talk about his journey before officership and how his civilian career helped shape the leader and officer he is today. From hospitality and high-pressure work environments to communications ministry, Chris shares how God used every season to prepare him for what came next.

We’ll explore calling, discernment, transferable skills, and how everyday work can be meaningful preparation rather than a detour from God’s plan. If you’re a young adult—or anyone—wondering how your current job fits into your faith, ministry, or future calling, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and hope.

🎧 Listen now and be reminded that God wastes nothing.