Lead222 Podcast

Jake Smith and Nathan Gerber
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The LEAD222 podcast is designed to help student ministry leaders stay healthy & become more effective in life & leadership. Tony & Jake are Youth Pastors in the Indianapolis area who love to engage in conversations that are relevant to ministry leaders! Each podcast is focused on delivering content to help leaders lead healthy lives, families, and ministries. Our hosts and their guests will dive deep into proven values for remaining healthy & effective in ministry we call this the LEADLIFE: Authentic Community, Strong Family Uncommon Integrity, Kingdom Impact, and Life-Giving Celebration.

  1. JAN 30

    Ep. 85 - Evaluation

    In this episode Jake and Gerb talk through the 7th of the 9 Healthy Markers of a Student Ministry - Evaluation! Take a listen as the guys dive into what this looks like in their ministries, growth points over the years, and how Gerb has a dead cow in his trash can. Bo Challenge: Evaluate your ministry and don’t let it sit idle!  FREE resource for surveying the spiritual life of your students - feed.bible   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you? Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? We want to hear from you! Write us at info@lead222.com  Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: ⁠⁠⁠www.lead222.com ⁠⁠⁠ Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.Lead222/⁠⁠⁠staffing.com⁠⁠⁠

    30 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Ep. 84 - Christmas Time with Larry Ely

    In this episode Jake and Gerb bring in the Director of Coaching for Lead222 - Larry Ely! Take a listen as we discuss Larry’s new book - Leadership Reborn, why Lead coaching matters, and how Gerb’s Christmas lights have been stolen by someone in the church.   p.s. - Jake is still a Cornhole champion Bo Challenge: Invite someone into lead RIGHT NOW and get a discounted coaching price! For a free book email Larry with the subject FREEBOOK to larry@lead222.com  Larry’s resource website: https://amplifyministries.org/    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you? Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? We want to hear from you! Write us at info@lead222.com  Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: ⁠⁠⁠www.lead222.com ⁠⁠⁠ Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.Lead222/⁠⁠⁠staffing.com⁠⁠⁠

    37 min

  3. 11/21/2025

    Ep. 83 - Uncommon Care & Acceptance 

    In this episode Jake and Gerb talk about our next marker of a Healthy Student Ministry - Uncommon Care & Acceptance! This episode is a little longer than most but is great to send to anyone you are coaching or maybe another youth pastor who could be encouraged! Take a listen as we discuss The Lead222 Summit, what uncommon care looks like in today’s culture, and our first installment of Gerb Gab - you don’t want to miss it!  p.s. - Jake is a Cornhole champion Bo Challenge: Disconnect value from behavior when having tough conversations with students! The 40 I Am cards link: https://beagoby.store/products/forty-i-ams-cards  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you? Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? We want to hear from you! Write us at info@lead222.com  Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: ⁠⁠⁠www.lead222.com ⁠⁠⁠ Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.Lead222/⁠⁠⁠staffing.com⁠⁠⁠

    39 min

  4. 10/24/2025

    Ep 82 - Intentional Events w/ Bo Boshers 

    In this episode we are talking about Intentional Events again and we brought in the president of Lead222 Bo Boshers to share why this ended up in the 9 Markers of a Healthy Student Ministry that we coach through. Take a listen as we discuss successes, how we have failed at planning events and how the Colts are going to win the Super Bowl.  Bo Challenge: Sign up for the Summit Nov 11-13! If you’re already signed up, invite someone to the Summit! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you? Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? We want to hear from you! Write us at info@lead222.com  Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: ⁠⁠⁠www.lead222.com ⁠⁠⁠ Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.Lead222/⁠⁠⁠staffing.com⁠⁠⁠

    31 min

  5. 10/06/2025

    Esp 81. Intentional Events 

    We’re back talking about our 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry! This episode we are talking about Intentional Events and what some key elements of an event that makes it intentionally planned. Take a listen as we discuss successes, how we have failed at planning events and how the weather is really getting to Jake.  Bo Challenge: Capture photo or video at your next event so that your students can share them on social media! Bonus Bo Challenge - Have a student take the photo or video!  Bonus Bonus Bo Challenge - Have a student make the social media post for your social media account!  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you? Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? We want to hear from you! Write us at info@lead222.com  Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: ⁠⁠⁠www.lead222.com ⁠⁠⁠

    26 min

  6. 08/28/2025

    Ep 80. We’re Back!

    The Pod is looking a little different this season… Tony has stepped away from the pod BUT Nathan Gerber is here! Take a listen as you get to know Gerb, we talk about Fall launch and how Nathan has changed his legal name apparently.  Bo Challenge: Invite! Invite! Invite! The coaching season is starting soon and we want Youth Pastors from around the country to get plugged in.  Challenge 1a - if you don’t know any Youth Pastors in your area… get on it and reach out!  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you? Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? We want to hear from you! Write us at info@lead222.com  Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: ⁠⁠⁠www.lead222.com ⁠⁠⁠ Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.Lead222/⁠⁠⁠staffing.com⁠⁠⁠

    27 min

  7. 06/12/2025

    79. Summer Vibes 

    Summer Vibes  Jake and Tony are taking a break from walking through the 9 Markers to talk about Summer and all that comes with it in Student Ministry! Sit back, relax and take a listen as they discuss the importance of work life balance, being healthy in all areas during the summer, and Tony’s herniated disc woes.  Bo Challenge: Spend the summer connecting with Youth Pastors at all your summer trips and invite them into Lead starting this Fall! Let’s grow this awesome community!  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you? Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? We want to hear from you! Write us at info@lead222.com  Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: ⁠⁠⁠www.lead222.com ⁠⁠⁠ Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.Lead222/⁠⁠⁠staffing.com⁠⁠⁠

    28 min

  8. 05/06/2025

    78 - Tenacious Teaching w/ Ron Merrell

    Jake and Tony talk again about Tenacious Teaching and this time with a special guest! Ron Merrell is the teaching pastor at Connection Pointe Christian Church and has an amazing goatee. Take a listen as they discuss the importance of teaching with preparation, how tenacious teaching starts with the heart and a special intro just to let you know what recording a podcast is like.  Bo Challenge: Push yourself in the next month to whittle your notes down. If you’re doing manuscript, move to outline. If you’re doing outline, move to 5 notecards. Etc..  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you? Do you have a suggestion for a future episode? We want to hear from you! Write us at info@lead222.com  Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: ⁠⁠⁠www.lead222.com ⁠⁠⁠ Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffing www.Lead222/⁠⁠⁠staffing.com⁠⁠⁠

    36 min
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The LEAD222 podcast is designed to help student ministry leaders stay healthy & become more effective in life & leadership. Tony & Jake are Youth Pastors in the Indianapolis area who love to engage in conversations that are relevant to ministry leaders! Each podcast is focused on delivering content to help leaders lead healthy lives, families, and ministries. Our hosts and their guests will dive deep into proven values for remaining healthy & effective in ministry we call this the LEADLIFE: Authentic Community, Strong Family Uncommon Integrity, Kingdom Impact, and Life-Giving Celebration.

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  • Creator
    Jake Smith and Nathan Gerber
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jake Smith and Nathan Gerber
  • Show Website
    Lead222 Podcast