The Leader Lounge

Chris Storms and Emily Storms
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The Leader Lounge Podcast helps youth leaders and parents bring the stories of Jesus to life so they can communicate the Gospel with kids in a way that is clear, compelling, and true.  Co-hosts Emily and Chris Storms are Young Life and WyldLife leaders who love Scripture and enjoy helping others grow in biblical literacy, curiosity, and confidence as they share Jesus with teenagers.  Each week, in about 20 minutes, they read a Gospel story, talk through honest questions and observations, and model how to retell that story in everyday language your kids can actually understand and remember.​ Whether you are a high school or college-age ministry leader or a parent who wants more natural Gospel conversations at home, you will walk away from every episode with a clearer picture of Jesus and practical ideas for your next Club talk, Bible study, or bedtime conversation. New episodes release every Tuesday morning, offering a light, fun, and inspirational space to deepen your love for Scripture and become a better communicator of the Gospel.

  1. 6d ago

    Ep. 30 - The One Where Jesus Gets Baptized (with Seaver Bransfield) [Luke 3:21–22]

    Send us Fan Mail Before Jesus did any public ministry, the Father called Him "beloved." Chris and Emily welcome Seaver Bransfield ("like beaver with an S"), Young Life staff at the University of Central Florida, to talk through the baptism of Jesus. This is one of the few stories in all four Gospels, so the three of them read it in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and compare what each writer noticed. They talk about why a sinless Jesus would be baptized and land on a few answers: He was setting an example, He was being commissioned before the wilderness, and He was pointing ahead to His own death and resurrection. They also look at the Trinity on full display (the Son in the water, the Spirit descending like a dove, and the Father's voice from heaven) and wonder how much John the Baptist knew about his cousin growing up. The conversation then turns to John's doubts from prison in Matthew 11 and the line Jesus may have left out on purpose when He quoted Isaiah. The episode ends with an encouragement for leaders: honest questions are welcome when we ask them with a heart that wants an answer. "Before Jesus actually did any ministry or anything extravagant, He's given this identity as God's beloved Son." — Seaver Bransfield SCRIPTURE REFERENCED Mark 1:9–11Matthew 3:13–17Luke 3:21–22John 1:29–34Matthew 11:1–10Isaiah 61:1 (paraphrased in the conversation)Luke 1:39–45 (Elizabeth and Mary; John leaps in the womb)Luke 2:41–52 (the boy Jesus in the temple)Genesis 1:2, 26 (the Spirit hovering over the waters; "Let us make man in our image") What to Listen For How each Gospel tells the story differently, including John's account, which doesn't mention the voiceReasons Jesus was baptizedA baptismal font shaped like a coffin, and how baptism points to death and resurrectionThe Trinity together in one sceneJohn the Baptist's doubts from prison and how Jesus answers himWhy Jesus may have left "freedom for the captives" out of His answer to John RESOURCES MENTIONED Seaver is on Young Life staff at UCFChris's Bible-in-a-year reading plan - The Bible RecapThe Chosen — John the Baptist asks if Jesus is the Messiah FOR YOUTH LEADERS Jesus got His identity from the Father before He accomplished anything. John the Baptist also gives you permission to talk honestly about doubt. Even after seeing the Spirit like a dove and hearing the voice, he still asked, "Are you the one?" Jesus didn't scold him. He pointed John to what He was doing. Encourage your students to bring their real questions to Scripture with a heart that wants an answer, not one that wants to prove God wrong. NEXT WEEK Seaver stays with us as we go up the mountain for the Transfiguration in Mark 9:2–13, where Jesus meets Moses and Elijah. Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's. Contact Us: leaderlounge@gmail.com Emily's Instagram Chris' Instagram Chris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

  2. Sep 29

    Ep. 29 - The One Where Jesus Cleanses The Temple (with guest Molly Rust) [Matthew 21:12–13 and John 2:13–22]

    Send us Fan Mail Tables flew, coins scattered, and Jesus called it zeal for his Father's house. What does it look like when perfect love turns into righteous anger? Chris and Emily Storms welcome back their friend Molly Rust to compare all four Gospel accounts of Jesus cleansing the temple, found in Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, and John 2. They dig into why Jesus was so furious at the money changers, what it means to be righteously angry without sinning, and how this scene reveals both the wrath and the love of God at once. Molly raises the age-old debate over whether it's ever okay to flip a table in anger, and Chris and Emily explain why "zeal for God's house" drove what Jesus did.  "Pointing out sin is loving." SCRIPTURE REFERENCED Matthew 21:12-17 — Jesus cleanses the templeMark 11:15-19 — Jesus cleanses the templeLuke 19:45-46 — Jesus cleanses the templeJohn 2:13-22 — Jesus cleanses the temple; his body as the true templeNumbers 21:4-9 — the bronze serpent, referenced in Emily's Bible study story and tied back to John 3Luke 2:22-24 — Mary and Joseph's own sacrifice of turtledoves, showing Jesus's family's povertyJohn 3:14-15 — Jesus referencing Moses lifting up the serpent, a callback to the Nicodemus episodeWHAT TO LISTEN FOR Molly Rust is back for another episode with Chris and Emily.Emily opens with a story from her middle school Campaigners Bible study at Starbucks — connecting Nicodemus, the bronze serpent in Numbers, and the cross.A preview of upcoming episodes: alongside Bible stories, Chris and Emily are planning some practical ministry topics like running a small group or playing club music, leading games, etc.Comparing all four Gospel accounts of Jesus cleansing the temple side by side (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).Why John's account includes a detail the other three don't: Jesus talking about destroying and rebuilding "this temple" in three days.Why Jesus specifically calls out the pigeon sellers — and what that reveals about who was being taken advantage of.Debating whether it's ever okay for someone besides Jesus to flip a table in righteous anger.Unpacking how the same scene can show both God's wrath and God's love at the same time.Chris's take: pointing out sin is loving, even when it doesn't look like love from the outside.Molly's insight on how this story, and last week's story about the bleeding woman, both point to Jesus tearing down barriers between people and God.A scholarly note: some believe Jesus cleansed the temple twice — once near the start of his ministry and again near the end.FOR YOUTH LEADERS Use imaginative, sensory storytelling for this passage — Emily's tip is to have kids picture the chaos (tables flipping, coins flying, animals loose) rather than just reading the verses.When a story raises hard questions like "is anger ever okay?", don't rush past it — Molly's question about righteous anger is a great discussion starter for older students.Share the historical context (money changers exploiting poor worshippers) so kids understand why Jesus reacted the way he did, not just that he did.NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGE Jesus gets baptized. Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's. Contact Us: leaderlounge@gmail.com Emily's Instagram Chris' Instagram Chris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

  3. Sep 22

    Ep. 28 - The One With Jairus & A Woman Who Was Bleeding (with guest Molly Rust) [Luke 8:40-56]

    Send us Fan Mail She'd been hidden for twelve years. Jesus called her out — and called her daughter. What does it look like when Jesus meets someone who's spent twelve years trying to stay invisible? Chris and Emily welcome their friend and fellow WyldLife leader Molly Rust to dig into the story of the bleeding woman and Jairus's daughter from Luke 8:40-56. They talk about why this unnamed woman's twelve-year struggle mirrors the age of the dying twelve-year-old girl in the same story, why Jesus calls the crowd's attention to her instead of letting her slip away, and how he gives her a brand-new identity by calling her "daughter." They also connect the story to recent episodes on the centurion and on Lazarus, and talk about why sharing your own story of being changed by Jesus matters as much as any argument.  "Jesus knows you fully and he also still loves you fully." SCRIPTURE REFERENCED Luke 8:40-56 (ESV) — the bleeding woman and Jairus's daughter, the core story this episodeLuke 19 (Zacchaeus) — mentioned as another example of Luke naming individuals in his gospelJohn 11 (Lazarus) — callback comparison, Mary falling at Jesus's feetMatthew 8 / Luke 7 (the centurion's servant) — callback to last week's episodeWHAT TO LISTEN FOR Emily's friend and fellow WyldLife leader Molly Rust joins the podcast for the first time.The woman had been bleeding for twelve years, and the dying girl is  twelve years old.Why this woman never gets a name in scripture — and what that might say about how we can all relate to her.Peter putting his foot in his mouth again, and why Jesus asks "who touched me?" when he already knows the answer.Imagining the scene like a movie: the crowd rushing toward Jairus's house, then suddenly turning to look at one trembling woman.Why Jesus calling her "daughter" gives her a brand-new identity — one she never had a name for before.A callback to last week's centurion episode: how Jairus, a synagogue ruler, also had to humble himself publicly to ask Jesus for help.Why the mourners laugh at Jesus for saying the girl is "not dead but sleeping" — and what that reveals about his view of death.Molly's take: Jesus knows you fully and still loves you fully, even when you feel unclean or hidden.Why going public with your own story of being changed by Jesus can impact other people, not just yourself.Chris's recurring theme: Jesus as "God with skin on," fully present with people while still holding power over life and death.RESOURCES The Message — Bible translation Chris references for its paraphrase describing Jesus as having "moved into the neighborhood"FOR YOUTH LEADERS The twelve-year detail (the woman's illness and the girl's age) is an easy, natural hook for connecting with middle schoolers — most sixth graders are  twelve.Use this story to talk about identity: this woman never gets a name, but Jesus gives her one — "daughter" — which can open a conversation about how God redefines who we are.Encourage students not to be embarrassed by their own story; like the woman's public healing, a personal testimony can be a witness to others, not just a private win.NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGE Jesus flips over tables in his zeal for his Father's house. Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's. Contact Us: leaderlounge@gmail.com Emily's Instagram Chris' Instagram Chris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

  4. Sep 15

    Ep. 27 - The One About Jesus & The Centurion's Servant (with guest David Jensen) [Luke 7:1–10]

    Send us Fan Mail A Roman soldier never even met Jesus in person — but Jesus said he'd never seen faith like his. What if the greatest faith in the entire Gospels doesn't come from a disciple, but from a Roman soldier who never even meets Jesus face to face? Chris and Emily Storms are joined again by their friend, David to dig into the story of Jesus and the centurion's servant from Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:1-10. They work through an interesting difference between the two Gospel accounts, unpack why a powerful military commander would humble himself and send friends instead of going to Jesus himself, and explain why Jesus tells the crowd he's never seen faith like this centurion's, in all of Israel. Chris and Emily also connect the story back to recent episodes on fear of the Lord and Peter's faith on the water, and talk about why a good testimony can do more than any argument. A great listen for youth ministry leaders, parents, and anyone who wants a fresh way to talk about faith with kids. "People can argue with you about theology. They can't argue with your story." SCRIPTURE REFERENCED Matthew 8:5-13 — Jesus heals the centurion's servant; the core story for this episodeLuke 7:1-10 — Jesus heals the centurion's servant; the second Gospel account discussedMatthew 14:22-33 — callback to the Peter walking-on-water episode ("you of little faith")John 3:1-21 — callback to the Nicodemus episodeMark 9:24 — the father's prayer, "I believe; help me in my unbelief," which Chris brings up as a model prayer for faithWHAT TO LISTEN FOR David is back for a second episode, joining Chris and Emily to dig into the story of the centurion's servant.A close read of two Gospel accounts (Matthew 8 and Luke 7) reveals a small but interesting difference in how the centurion approaches Jesus.Why a Roman military commander — someone used to giving orders — chooses to humble himself and send friends instead of going to Jesus in person.The connection between "fear of the Lord" (from a previous episode) and how the centurion approaches Jesus with awe rather than fear.Why Jesus tells the crowd he's never seen faith like this — not even among Israel's religious leaders.A callback comparison: Jesus calling Peter "of little faith" on the water versus his amazement at the centurion's faith.Another callback: how this centurion's faith contrasts with Nicodemus's confusion a few episodes back.Why Jesus heals people differently in different stories — sometimes with a touch, sometimes with mud, and here with just a word.A mention of Gaius from the show The Chosen and how it might (loosely) depict this centurion's story.Why Jesus' mention of "outer darkness" and "weeping and gnashing of teeth" points to a real, literal hell.Chris and Emily's take on why a good testimony can do more to reach people than a theological argument.The ripple effect: how healing the centurion's servant may have impacted everyone the centurion knew.RESOURCES The Chosen — TV show mentioned by Chris and Emily; they reference the character Gaius as a possible (if imprecise) portrayal of this centurion's storyFOR YOUTH LEADERS Use the centurion's humility as a model for teaching authority and faith together — he understood authority because he was under authority, and that shaped how he approached Jesus.When students are struggling to believe, point them to the father's prayer in Mark 9:24 — "I believe; help me in my unbelief" — as an honest, faith-filled place to start.Remind students that a personal testimony often reaches people that theological debate can't — encourage them to be ready to share their own story, not just arguments.NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGE Jesus is interrupted by a woman with a bleeding issue while he is on his way to heal the daughter of a synagogue ruler. Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's. Contact Us: leaderlounge@gmail.com Emily's Instagram Chris' Instagram Chris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

  5. Sep 8

    Ep. 26 - The One About Jesus Walking on Water (with guest David Jensen) [Matthew 14:22–33]

    Send us Fan Mail Peter stepped out of the boat into a storm — because Jesus said, "Come." What does it take to step out of a boat and onto open water?  Chris and Emily Storms welcome their friend David Jensen to compare all three Gospel accounts of Jesus walking on water in Matthew 14, Mark 6, and John 6. They dig into why only Matthew records Peter's famous walk on the waves, debate the difference between being afraid of Jesus and having a right fear of the Lord, and unpack the timing of the story right after John the Baptist's death and the feeding of the 5,000. Chris shares a theory on why Mark and John may have left Peter's moment out of their own accounts, and Emily makes the case that this story is really an invitation to trust Jesus even when it feels impossible. "Jesus is with you, so don't be afraid over things that he has complete control over." SCRIPTURE REFERENCED Mark 6:45-52 (ESV) John 6:16-21 (ESV) Matthew 14:22-33 (ESV) WHAT TO LISTEN FOR A special guest joins the podcast — David Jensen from UCF sits in for this episode.Comparing all three Gospel accounts of Jesus walking on water side by side (Matthew, Mark, and John).Why this story follows two heavy moments — the death of John the Baptist and the feeding of the 5,000 — and what that says about Jesus needing to withdraw and pray.Emily's take on why Jesus is described as "interruptible," even while still prioritizing time alone with God the Father.The difference between being afraid of Jesus and having the right kind of fear of the Lord.Chris's theory on why only Matthew records Peter walking on the water — and what that might say about who wrote Mark and John.Peter's boldness: he doesn't ask to come out onto the water, he tells Jesus to command him to.Why "he intended to pass them by" (Mark 6:48) might be the funniest verse in the whole Bible.A reminder for leaders: this story has wind and waves, but no actual storm — a small but important detail to get right when retelling it.Why the disciples' worship in Matthew 14:33 is one of the clearest moments in the Gospels that Jesus claimed to be God.Emily's take on why this story is really an invitation to trust Jesus even when the situation feels impossible.A fun tangent on the size of the Sea of Galilee and a theory about Jesus possibly "teleporting" or advancing the boat to shore.RESOURCES The Bible Recap — daily Bible reading podcast by Tara-Leigh Cobble, mentioned by Chris as his current read-throughFOR YOUTH LEADERS When teaching this story, get the details right — there's wind and waves, but not an actual storm — small inaccuracies can undercut your credibility with students who know the text.Use the timeline (John the Baptist's death, feeding the 5,000, then this story) to help students see Jesus's full humanity — his need for rest and time alone with the Father.Frame Peter's walk on the water as an invitation, not a test: Jesus says "Come," and Peter's willingness to ask shows a boldness worth highlighting for students who feel unqualified to step out in faith.NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGE Jesus heals the servant of a centurion from a distance. Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's. Contact Us: leaderlounge@gmail.com Emily's Instagram Chris' Instagram Chris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

  6. Sep 1

    Ep. 25 - The One About Nicodemus and Being Born Again [John 3:1–21]

    Send us Fan Mail Nicodemus came at night with a question. Jesus answered with the most famous verse in the Bible. Why does the most famous verse in the Bible follow one of the most confusing conversations in the Gospels? Chris and Emily Storms dig into John 3:1-21, the story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus by night and Jesus' answer that you must be "born again." They unpack why a respected Pharisee who knew the Law backward and forward still couldn't grasp what Jesus was saying, debate whether Nicodemus's womb comment was genuine confusion or sarcasm, and trace how Jesus meets Nicodemus by pointing to Moses instead of leaning on one universal approach. Chris shares how his recent sabbatical shaped the way he now reads Jesus's kingdom language, and Emily makes the case that God's love shows up not just in the sacrifice of the cross but in the invitation itself.  "The love is in the invitation." SCRIPTURE REFERENCED John 3:1-21 (ESV) — Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night; the "born again" conversation and John 3:16Genesis 1:26 — "Let us make man in our image," referenced regarding the Trinity and the word "we"John 19:38-42 — Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea bury Jesus' body WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Why the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16, comes in the middle of one of the most confusing conversations Jesus ever has.Nicodemus: a Pharisee who knew the Law backward and forward, but still totally lost.Emily's theory on how a secret nighttime meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus could have happened.The debate: was Nicodemus's "climb back into my mother's womb" line genuine confusion or sarcasm?Why "born again" is Christian language we take for granted — and a Bible-study tip on avoiding "Christianese" with people who didn't grow up in church.Jesus taking full control of a conversation he didn't start.Who is the "we" in "we speak of what we know"? Chris's Trinity theory versus Emily's read on the disciples.Chris's sabbatical takeaway: the kingdom of God, humanity as God's royal representatives, and what it means to be "born again" into a new kingdom.The Nicodemus callback most people miss — he shows up again at the cross, helping bury Jesus' body.Why Jesus connects with Nicodemus through Moses instead of using one universal approach to sharing the gospel.Chris and Emily's definition of love: "truth is love," and why Jesus' directness with Nicodemus isn't unloving.Emily's gift analogy for why God's invitation is anything but exclusive — even though only some choose to accept it. FOR YOUTH LEADERS Before teaching "born again" language, check whether your group has a church background — Christianese can create more confusion than clarity.Use Nicodemus as a model for meeting people where they are: Jesus references Moses because that's what a Pharisee would understand, so ask what "language" (history, science, story) will connect with your students.The gift analogy (a paid-for gift that isn't yours until you accept it) is a simple, concrete way to explain that the gospel invitation is open to everyone but must be received.Use Nicodemus' slow journey — from confused nighttime visitor to burying Jesus' body — to reassure students that faith doesn't have to click instantly. NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGE Jesus sneaks up on the disciples in the middle of the night, walking on water, and Peter joins him! Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's. Contact Us: leaderlounge@gmail.com Emily's Instagram Chris' Instagram Chris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

  7. Aug 25

    Ep. 24 - The One About Martha & Mary [Luke 10:38-42]

    Send us Fan Mail One sister served. One sister sat. Jesus said only one thing was necessary. Can serving Jesus actually get in the way of knowing Jesus?  Chris and Emily  return from a summer break to dig into Luke 10:38-42, the story of Martha and Mary welcoming Jesus into their home. They unpack why Martha's busyness wasn't the real problem — her anxiety was — and why Jesus never criticizes her serving, only her distraction from him. They connect Martha's complaint to Matthew 6's call not to be anxious, wrestle with the temptation to compare our own "season" of serving to someone else's season of rest, and talk candidly about why "staying busy" has become our culture's favorite brag. Along the way, they introduce a new closing tradition for the show: one question to carry into the week.  "Ministry without prayer is the highest form of arrogance." SCRIPTURE REFERENCED Luke 10:38-42 (ESV) — Martha and Mary welcome Jesus into their homeMatthew 6:25-34 — "Do not be anxious," referenced by EmilyJohn 11 — Lazarus, brother of Martha and Mary, covered in a previous episodeWHAT TO LISTEN FOR Chris is back from a summer sabbatical, and it's already shaping how he's reading these stories.Why Martha gets a bad rap — she's the one who welcomes Jesus in and wants to serve well.The character parallel between this story and the Lazarus story, where Martha and Mary's personalities come out.Mary's posture of sitting and listening versus Martha being "distracted with much serving."A love-languages detour: Martha runs on acts of service, Mary on quality time.Why Jesus never says Martha did something wrong — he simply says Mary chose "what is better."The connection between Martha's "don't you care?" and the disciples asking Jesus the same question in the storm.Internal chaos (Martha) versus external chaos (the storm), and how Jesus meets both.A hard look at grumbling and comparison — and why we can't compare seasons because we don't know each other's timeline with the Lord.Emily's convicting point about how easily we cancel plans for homework, but almost never cancel plans to protect time with Jesus.Why "staying busy" has become our culture's go-to answer to "how are you" — and what that says about our hearts.FOR YOUTH LEADERS Use the new closing question — "What's your next step of faith?" — as a simple, repeatable way to end any Bible study or club talk.This story works well with "good church kid" personalities — it challenges performance and busyness without shaming actual service.Try the love-languages framing (acts of service vs. quality time) to help students see that both sisters were trying to love Jesus, just differently.Ask students directly why "I'm just staying busy" feels like a safer answer than "I'm resting" — and what that reveals about their hearts. NEXT WEEK ON THE LOUNGE We talk about Jesus encounter with Nicodemus when he says we have to be born again! Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's. Contact Us: leaderlounge@gmail.com Emily's Instagram Chris' Instagram Chris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

  8. May 20

    Ep. 23 - The One Where We Go To Camp (Part 3)

    Send us Fan Mail I'll eat every sardine in camp before I would get on the swing. The final installment of The Leader Lounge's three-part camp series brings it home. Chris and Emily walk through the rest of camp — the club room, the cabins, cabin time, all-camp events, rides, and free time — with the same practical, leader-tested thoughts. Chris talks pranks, lights-out, and respecting the cabin next door. Emily shares the journal practice that's transformed her cabin times, why she'll eat every sardine before getting on the swing, and the moment a non-believer girl walked up while she was reading her Bible in a pavilion. They wrestle with competitive events (and leaders who take it a little too far), why the gospel landing on you again as a leader matters as much as kids hearing it for the first time, and how to handle free time when you can't find your kids. A must-listen wrap-up for any leader heading to camp this summer. "Going to camp is a great way to remember." SCRIPTURE REFERENCED Philippians 2 (referenced from last episodeWHAT TO LISTEN FOR Why the energy outside the club room matters as much as what happens insideSpread out as leaders in the club room. Don't sit with your leader friendsIt's okay to tell kids (and even other areas' kids) to be quiet during the talkSpiritual warfare stories: the mystery humming at Sharptop and the strobe lights that wouldn't quit at WildLife campWhy taking notes during the club talk models something kids may have never seen beforeCabin ground rules: stay in your own cabin, respect other people's stuff, no pranks everThe water-fountain-vs-bathroom-sink debate (and the surprising truth about cabin sink water)Cabin time done well: everyone on the floor, fidget toys and journals that calm kids downEmily's confidentiality language: "We're gonna protect each other in here", with the safety caveat built inGiving second-time campers a real role: "Sit with the kid who's never heard this before"The Israelites kept forgetting, and so do we. Camp is a place to remember the gospel.Be all in at every event, wear the team color, scream for the kid being pulled across the field on a mattressThe leader's job during competitive events: be the one who can dial it downWhy no pranks, no sneaking out, and quiet-by-lights-out really matters (other cabins have morning rides)Rides as bonding: Gator Ball, the lake inflatables, bikes, the big swingChris's black eye story — and Emily's hard "no" on the swing Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our's. Contact Us: leaderlounge@gmail.com Emily's Instagram Chris' Instagram Chris' Substack - Love, Life, and Lampoonery

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The Leader Lounge Podcast helps youth leaders and parents bring the stories of Jesus to life so they can communicate the Gospel with kids in a way that is clear, compelling, and true.  Co-hosts Emily and Chris Storms are Young Life and WyldLife leaders who love Scripture and enjoy helping others grow in biblical literacy, curiosity, and confidence as they share Jesus with teenagers.  Each week, in about 20 minutes, they read a Gospel story, talk through honest questions and observations, and model how to retell that story in everyday language your kids can actually understand and remember.​ Whether you are a high school or college-age ministry leader or a parent who wants more natural Gospel conversations at home, you will walk away from every episode with a clearer picture of Jesus and practical ideas for your next Club talk, Bible study, or bedtime conversation. New episodes release every Tuesday morning, offering a light, fun, and inspirational space to deepen your love for Scripture and become a better communicator of the Gospel.

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  • Creator
    Chris Storms and Emily Storms
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
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    © 2026 Chris Storms
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