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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Stacking Chairs, Josh and Kyle welcome back Ethan Warren—a former assistant camp director turned behind-the-scenes operations leader at Word of Life. Together, they explore what it means to “answer the call” in ministry when the job you’re doing isn’t exactly the one you signed up for. From leadership lanes to filling gaps to letting go of your way of doing things, this episode challenges youth leaders to serve with humility, build systems that outlast them, and raise up others without burning out. Whether you’re a doer, a leader, or somewhere in between, this is a must-listen for anyone building sustainable, Gospel-centered ministry teams.

Key Talking Points:

✅ Leader, Doer, or Facilitator? Knowing your lane

✅ How to fill ministry gaps without becoming irreplaceable

✅ Leading with grace when others drop the ball

✅ Avoiding resentment and burnout in leadership

✅ Letting others lead—even if they do it differently

✅ When to change the system—and when to let it go

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About Stacking Chairs:

Welcome to Stacking Chairs: A Multiply Youth Ministry Podcast.

We're here to equip and inspire youth leaders—whether you're running a youth group, a camp, or any ministry that reaches students for Christ. With practical insights and real-life stories, we celebrate those who get there early, stay late, and literally stack the chairs. Join us as we challenge and encourage one another to lead well and impact the next generation. Keep stacking those chairs!

Special Thanks:

This episode is brought to you by Word of Life Youth Ministries. We help churches build deep and engaging youth ministries through coaching, curriculum, and creative Gospel events. Learn more about how we’re on a mission to ensure Every Student, Everywhere Is Growing In Their Walk With Christ at Word of Life Youth Ministries.

📅 New episodes drop on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month!

👉 DOWNLOAD FREE YOUTH MINISTRY LESSONS AND SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH MILLIONS: https://wol.to/mystory

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Stacking Chairs, Josh and Kyle share real-life stories of juggling ministry demands, family responsibilities, and even side jobs—all without losing their minds (most days!). They explore what happens when you’re spinning more plates than you can handle, how to identify when you’re genuinely “overcommitted,” and why setting boundaries sometimes feels so difficult. Along the way, they offer practical insights for youth leaders who want to serve wholeheartedly yet avoid the burnout spiral. If your to-do list is growing faster than you can keep up, tune in for honest talk and a reminder that it’s okay to slow down and say “no” every once in a while.

Key Talking Points:

✅ The Plate-Spinning Metaphor

✅ Choosing What Matters Most

✅ Healthy Boundaries & Delegation

✅ Avoiding Identity Traps

✅ Practical Tips to Beat Burnout

Great Youth Ministry Resources:

✅ Free Youth Ministry Curriculum & Tools: Multiply.life

📱 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1371987896934818
📸 Instagram: @wol.youthministries
👍 Facebook: facebook.com/wolyouthministries
▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@wolyouthministries
🌐 Website: youthministry.wol.org

About Stacking Chairs:

Welcome to Stacking Chairs: A Multiply Youth Ministry Podcast.

We're here to equip and inspire youth leaders—whether you're running a youth group, a camp, or any ministry that reaches students for Christ. With practical insights and real-life stories, we celebrate those who get there early, stay late, and literally stack the chairs. Join us as we challenge and encourage one another to lead well and impact the next generation. Keep stacking those chairs!

Special Thanks:

This episode is brought to you by Word of Life Youth Ministries. We help churches build deep and engaging youth ministries through coaching, curriculum, and creative Gospel events. Learn more about how we’re on a mission to ensure Every Student, Everywhere Is Growing In Their Walk With Christ at Word of Life Youth Ministries.

📅 New episodes drop on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month!

👉 DOWNLOAD FREE YOUTH MINISTRY LESSONS AND SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH MILLIONS: https://wol.to/mystory

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Stacking Chairs, we’re joined by ministry veteran Mike Bream to talk about something most leaders don’t think about until it’s too late—how to leave your ministry role well.

Whether you're transitioning out of a healthy team, navigating a toxic environment, or just passing the baton to the next leader, how you exit matters. We unpack what it looks like to leave with grace, integrity, and a heart for the Church—not just your church.

Key Talking Points:

✅ How much time should you take to pass the torch?

✅ Should you stay in the church after stepping down from staff?

✅ What does “leaving well” look like in a toxic ministry environment?

✅ Why your exit impacts your students—more than you think

✅ Leaving well whether your exit is public or private

✅ Stewarding your role for the good of the broader Church

✅ Overlapping and supporting the next leader coming in

Great Youth Ministry Resources:

✅ Free Youth Ministry Curriculum & Tools: Multiply.life

📱 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1371987896934818
📸 Instagram: @wol.youthministries
👍 Facebook: facebook.com/wolyouthministries
▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@wolyouthministries
🌐 Website: youthministry.wol.org

About Stacking Chairs:

Welcome to Stacking Chairs: A Multiply Youth Ministry Podcast.

We're here to equip and inspire youth leaders—whether you're running a youth group, a camp, or any ministry that reaches students for Christ. With practical insights and real-life stories, we celebrate those who get there early, stay late, and literally stack the chairs. Join us as we challenge and encourage one another to lead well and impact the next generation. Keep stacking those chairs!

Special Thanks:

This episode is brought to you by Word of Life Youth Ministries. We help churches build deep and engaging youth ministries through coaching, curriculum, and creative Gospel events. Learn more about how we’re on a mission to ensure Every Student, Everywhere Is Growing In Their Walk With Christ at Word of Life Youth Ministries.