Chasing Elephants Podcast Student Leadership University, Jeff Wallace, Brent Crowe

In this episode of the SLU Podcast, titled "Jeff Solo.MP3," host Jeff Wallace delves into the historical significance and celebration of Juneteenth. Jeff begins by explaining that his co-host, Brent, is busy creating content for their Wonderbox project, and thus, Jeff is taking over the episode.

Jeff provides a comprehensive overview of Juneteenth, tracing its origins to the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, which freed over 3 million enslaved people in Confederate states. However, it took two years for this news to reach the African Americans enslaved in Texas, finally being delivered on June 19, 1865, by Union General Gordon Granger.

The podcast describes the initial celebrations in Texas, which involved prayer, feasts, singing, and dancing—a tradition that spread to other states and continues to this day. Jeff discusses various facts about Juneteenth, including its different names (Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Emancipation Day), the establishment of Emancipation Park in Houston, and how the celebration evolved over time, including its decline during the Jim Crow era and later revitalization during the Civil Rights Movement.

Jeff also highlights the significance of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, marking the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established in 1983.

Throughout, Jeff emphasizes the importance of educating people about Juneteenth's history and continuing the tradition of celebration. He concludes by encouraging listeners to follow him and Brent on social media and to keep their ministry in prayers as they prepare for the SLU 101-301 summer programs.

The Youth Pastor and Sexual/Social Ethics

A family member has invited you to his wedding, where he will marry his true love, who happens to be another man. What do you do? How do you decide?

One of the students in your group informs you that she now identifies as non-binary and requests you use “they, them” pronouns when referring to her. Do you have to follow her instructions? How will the other students respond if you do – or don’t?

The ascendancy of LGBTQ+ culture confronts Christians with a battery of fresh and novel moral issues – gay weddings and trans identity among them. Let’s examine these from your point of view as the leader of a Christian youth ministry. How do you respond, and how can you involve your students to help them make sense of this cultural moment?

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In this episode of SLU Podcast, Brent Crowe and guest David Nasser dive into the importance of rest, rhythm, and faith in personal and ministry life. They explore themes of honor, vision, and practical guidance for sustaining healthy, effective ministry.

In this episode of the SLU Podcast, Brent Crowe welcomes guest Luke Lezon to discuss topics focusing on building culture, next-generation ministry, and offering encouragement to those feeling overwhelmed. The episode opens with Brent sharing an uplifting encounter with a former SLU student at church, encouraging listeners to share positive conversations and their impact on others.