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December 03, 2022

Seasons of Transition


After working at TeenPact Office for several years (and co-hosting the TeenPact Podcast!), Jessica McIntyre moved to Colorado this summer to work for World Venture. Today, JMac rejoins Quinton to discuss seasons of transition – in her life and yours. ⁠   Learn more about TeenPact Leadership Schools at our website.   Have questions about […]

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November 18, 2022

How to Make Big Decisions


How do we go about making big decisions? Quin sits down to talk with former TeenPacter and staffer Rachel Adams on this topic!   Rachel Adams graduated from Patrick Henry College in 2015 with a degree in journalism. After working for several years in the field, including work for WORLD News Group, Rachel decided to shift careers […]

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November 07, 2022

TeenPact Venture 2022


TeenPact Venture presents a challenge for young men to be unshakable leaders characterized by integrity, humility, and wisdom – at a time when societal standards for young men are declining. This event is a week for our male students to explore what it means to be a man of Godly character in a society where […]

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November 07, 2022

TeenPact Endeavor 2022


Endeavor, TeenPact’s Alumni Event for girls ages 15 to 19, provides focused discipleship for like-minded young women from across the country. Through practical hands-on training, this event is designed to inspire and equip young ladies to live their lives as ambassadors for Christ in all areas of their life. Forty young women attended this year’s […]

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November 04, 2022

The Making of TeenPact Media


Quinton has a conversation with TeenPact’s Director of Communications, Elizabeth Albano, to discuss the vision behind the creation of TeenPact’s newest Alumni Event, Media. They talk about the process they went through as they brainstormed the vision for the event and share more about how they hope to see TeenPact raise up leaders who will […]

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October 21, 2022

Cultivate Your Gift


In today’s episode, your host, Quinton Cools, sits down with special guest, Hunter Hall, so you can better understand how to keep growing as a leader and cultivate the gifts God has given you.   Hunter Hall was raised in Florida where he was first introduced to TeenPact and today serves as our National Convention […]

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October 11, 2022

TeenPact Back to DC 2022


Back to DC, the first alumni program TeenPact developed, concluded this year on September 19, 2022.   This Alumni Event is designed to provide students with world-class leadership and political training, while exposing them to the sights and sounds of our nation’s capital. One student explains, “My time at Back to DC really showed me […]

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October 10, 2022

The CEO Search Committee Update


Dear TeenPact Nation: Greetings – my name is John Seldenrust, and I am the current chairman for the TeenPact board of directors. My wife, Rita, and I have been blessed that all four of our children had an opportunity to participate in TeenPact over the years. Since Peter has announced his retirement plans, I wanted to […]

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October 07, 2022

Should You Be More Ambitious?


In this episode, Quin sits down with Isaac Woodward to talk about the nature of ambition and whether young leaders should be more ambitious. Isaac is originally from Georgia and he has worked in Washington for the last 8 years. His past work involved policy research, political campaigning, and philanthropy management for conservative donors. Over […]

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October 04, 2022

Important Ministry Update from the CEO


Dear TeenPact friends,   After prayerful consideration, and in conjunction with my wife Lydia, it is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement as President/CEO of TeenPact Leadership Schools, effective July 2024. I have discussed this plan with the TeenPact Board of Directors, and they fully support our decision.   My family attended the […]

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September 23, 2022

You’re More Creative Than You Think


You are more creative than you think. In this episode, Quin sits down with Anna Montgomery to have a conversation about understanding our own creativity. For more than 12 years, Anna has helped small businesses, nonprofits, churches, and individuals reach their audiences more effectively through creative branding and communications, and now leads a team at […]

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September 12, 2022

TeenPact Congress 2022


During each Four Day State Class, Students become a group of mock legislators, practicing the elements that actual state senators and representatives use when creating and debating laws. This TeenPact Legislature experience becomes the main focus of the Alumni Event Congress, where participants become a group of mock US Senators and Representatives or act as […]

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August 15, 2022

TeenPact Judicial 2022


In mid-July, a record number of TeenPact Alumni Students gathered at Liberty University School of Law to participate in Judicial, an Alumni Event held each year.   To accommodate the demand for this event, the class size was increased from 48 students in 2021 to 70 students in 2022, a growth of 31%. Designed to […]

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July 29, 2022

Scott Wylie: We Belong in the Kingdom.


This week’s episode of the TeenPact Podcast, features NatCon22 speaker Scott Wylie as he continues discussing the importance of bold Christians who are unafraid to live out and declare their faith. He also discusses the balance of Christians participating in the world around them without idolizing it.⁠   Did you miss National Convention? Rewatch Scott’s […]

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July 22, 2022

Clara Sylvester: We Belong to the Promise.


This week’s episode of the TeenPact Podcast, features NatCon22 speaker Clara Sylvester. An honest conversation about hanging onto the promises of God through hardship and trials, this episode unpacks more about Clara’s session on the topic of We Belong to the Promise.   Did you miss National Convention? Rewatch Clara’s session at teenpactnatcon.com/live.   Learn […]

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July 15, 2022

Josue Rodriguez: We Belong to the Family.


This week’s episode of the TeenPact Podcast, features NatCon22 speaker Josue Rodriguez as he furthers his discussion on Biblical accountability and responsibility. Listen to learn about the role of parents in discussing hard issues with their children, how the church should lift each other up, and the importance of Biblical accountability!   Did you miss […]

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