The YDisciple Podcast
A podcast exploring the shifting landscape of youth culture and what it means to walk with young people in faith today. Hear honest conversations, fresh ideas, and real stories from ministry leaders in the trenches — as we learn, lead, and stay curious together.
Displaying items 1-10 of 19 in total of The YDisciple Podcast with the tag "annie grandell".
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EP26: “Can We Keep Kids Catholic?” with Fr Chad VanHoose
June 8th, 2026 | Season 1 | 32 mins 44 secs
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Pete, Annie, and Father Chad VanHoose explore the question “Can you keep kids Catholic?” and why it may be the wrong goal. They discuss the limits of control in discipleship, the importance of personal witness, and how introducing young people to a relationship with Jesus—rather than relying on formulas—leads to deeper, lasting faith.
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EP25: Going Off Script with YD Coaches, Molly & H
June 1st, 2026 | Season 1 | 35 mins 48 secs
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In this episode, Annie Grandell and YDisciple coaches Molly Gallagher and H. Dorian discuss the importance of “going off script” in ministry. They share practical examples of adapting in real time, prioritizing relationships over rigid plans, and trusting the Holy Spirit to guide conversations—leading to deeper connection and more meaningful discipleship.
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EP24: The Trinitarian Missionary Dynamic
May 25th, 2026 | Season 1 | 24 mins 26 secs
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Pete Burds and Annie Grandell explore the “Trinitarian missionary dynamic” and how it shapes identity, discipleship, and evangelization. They unpack how communion with God leads to mission, and why understanding ourselves as beloved sons and daughters is essential for effective ministry and lasting spiritual growth.
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EP23: The Intersection Between Discernment and Discipleship with Fr. Chase Hilgenbrink
May 18th, 2026 | Season 1 | 29 mins 39 secs
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Father Chase Hilgenbrink shares his journey from professional athlete to priest, highlighting how an encounter with Jesus transformed his understanding of purpose. This episode explores the connection between discipleship and vocation, the importance of mentorship, and why today’s young people are searching for truth, stability, and meaning.
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EP22: 7 Things Everyone in Ministry Should Do This Summer
May 11th, 2026 | Season 1 | 32 mins 46 secs
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In this episode, Pete Burds and Annie Grandell share seven practical ways ministry leaders can make the most of the summer season. From personal renewal and relational ministry to strategic planning and leadership growth, they offer a vision for approaching summer with intentionality, balance, and purpose.
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EP21: You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have with Ali Hoffman
May 4th, 2026 | Season 1 | 33 mins 26 secs
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Pete Burds and Annie Grandell sit down with Ali Hoffman to explore why personal prayer is the foundation of all ministry. They discuss the tension between productivity and intimacy, the importance of rooting identity in being a beloved child of God, and offer practical ways to build a sustainable, life-giving prayer life.
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EP12: Camps, Conferences, and Where They All Fit
March 2nd, 2026 | Season 1 | 32 mins 44 secs
accompaniment in ministry, annie grandell, catholic conversion, catholic discipleship podcast, catholic discipleship resources, catholic evangelization, catholic leaders, catholic ministry training, catholic podcast, catholic youth formation, catholic youth ministry, conversion stories, discipleship training, evangelization, evangelization stories, faith formation, how to accompany teens, how to evangelize, ministry calling, ministry inspiration, ministry leadership, missionary discipleship, parish ministry, pete burds, teen ministry, why are you here, ydisciple, ydisciple podcast, youth discipleship, youth minister tips, youth ministry podcast, youth ministry resources
Conferences and camps can be powerful moments of conversion — but they aren’t the end goal. In this episode, Pete and Annie unpack the proper place of mountaintop experiences in youth ministry and challenge leaders to think beyond follow-up toward a long-term vision for forming missionary disciples.
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EP11: The Ones Who Stayed with Chenele Shaw
February 23rd, 2026 | Season 1 | 43 mins 47 secs
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Chenele Shaw shares her powerful story of how a consistent youth minister changed her life—and why adult presence, not perfection, is what truly forms young disciples. This episode challenges ministry leaders to embrace authenticity, emotional engagement, and mercy toward themselves as they accompany teens toward Jesus.
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Bonus: Let's Keep The Conversation Going
February 19th, 2026 | Season 1 | 2 mins 19 secs
accompaniment in ministry, annie grandell, catholic conversion, catholic discipleship podcast, catholic discipleship resources, catholic evangelization, catholic leaders, catholic ministry training, catholic podcast, catholic youth formation, catholic youth ministry, conversion stories, discipleship training, evangelization, evangelization stories, faith formation, how to accompany teens, how to evangelize, ministry calling, ministry inspiration, ministry leadership, missionary discipleship, parish ministry, pete burds, teen ministry, why are you here, ydisciple, ydisciple podcast, youth discipleship, youth minister tips, youth ministry podcast, youth ministry resources
In this brief mid-season episode, Pete and Annie pause to thank listeners for joining the journey so far and invite the YDisciple Podcast community to help shape what comes next. They encourage listeners to share feedback, questions, and episode ideas as the conversation continues.
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EP10: How to Ask Good Questions
February 16th, 2026 | Season 1 | 32 mins 21 secs
accompaniment in ministry, annie grandell, catholic conversion, catholic discipleship podcast, catholic discipleship resources, catholic evangelization, catholic leaders, catholic ministry training, catholic podcast, catholic youth formation, catholic youth ministry, conversion stories, discipleship training, evangelization, evangelization stories, faith formation, how to accompany teens, how to evangelize, ministry calling, ministry inspiration, ministry leadership, missionary discipleship, parish ministry, pete burds, teen ministry, why are you here, ydisciple, ydisciple podcast, youth discipleship, youth minister tips, youth ministry podcast, youth ministry resources
Pete and Annie explore why asking great questions is essential for authentic discipleship, relational ministry, and meaningful conversation with young people—following the example of Jesus, who led with curiosity rather than quick answers.