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The Keenly Podcast
The Keenly Podcast is a ministry podcast created to help leaders understand what’s happening in their ministry, define a meaningful path forward, and tell a compelling story along the way.
Hosted by the Keenly team, this podcast serves pastors, faith-based leaders, volunteers, creatives, and anyone with a heart for ministry who wants to do it well. Each episode explores the real questions leaders are facing as ministry continues to shift, change, and grow more complex.
You’ll hear thoughtful conversations, stories, and practical examples from members of the Keenly team, ministry leaders, and others who deeply care about helping leaders lead with clarity, health, and purpose. Together, we explore ministry, faith, leadership, and the heart behind healthy, effective ministry.
This is designed to be a resource you can return to. Episodes are meant to give you perspective, language, and tools you can use in real moments, whether you’re preparing a sermon, leading a staff meeting, shaping a donor initiative, working through a communication challenge, or trying to discern what comes next.
If you find yourself asking, “What do I do next?”, you’re not alone. This podcast exists to help you move forward with understanding and purpose.
We hope you’ll join us on the journey.
To contact Keenly for help with your ministry, visit https://keenly.org.
The Keenly Podcast
Why Aren't Young People Engaging the Church?
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You've probably talked about the younger generation leaving the church. But have you actually talked to them?
In this episode, Chad sits down with Ava and Ethan, two members of the Keenly team who are actively engaged in ministry and the local church, to have the conversation most church leaders are having about younger generations, but rarely with them. Their perspective is unique because they aren't disconnected from the church. They're in it, and they have something to say.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- The perceptions younger people actually have about church and why leadership is responsible for changing them
- What makes a church feel genuinely trustworthy and authentic to a younger generation
- Why young adults crave connection and community in church, and why solid Bible teaching matters more than big production
This generation isn't as disengaged as you think. But they are paying closer attention than you realize.
If this conversation connects with you, we'd love to hear from you. Visit keenly.org to connect with the Keenly team.