The Blog



June 16, 2023

Relationship to Change


Evie and Caleb have joined the podcast! Many of us dread change, but how can we avoid being held back by stepping outside our comfort zones? Listen in as Evie Erickson and Caleb Jennings discuss how to relate to change in a world full of it.   Learn more about TeenPact Leadership Schools at our […]

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June 07, 2023

Saying Goodbyes


Goodbyes are hard. Seasons change. Friendships come and go. In this episode, Isaac Richardson joins Quinton for a conversation about how to wrestle with the hardest parts of saying goodbyes and the greatest hope we have in change now and in the future. Isaac helps train and mentor teen and young adult leaders as a […]

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May 19, 2023

Pulling Back the Curtain on NatCon


Serena is the Director of Staff Development for TeenPact, training and mentoring the leaders who run the ministry’s 70+ events each year. Today she joins Quinton to discuss how we prepare for our largest event, National Convention. You already know and love NatCon; here’s the inside scoop!   Learn more about TeenPact Leadership Schools at our website. […]

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May 05, 2023

TeenPact’s Next CEO


You know and love Peter Martin; he’s been the CEO of TeenPact for as long as you can remember, but in 2024, Mr. Martin retires. Who will be TeenPact’s next CEO? Join Quinton and Mr. Martin as they explore this exciting journey and what is ahead for TeenPact in the years to come. Thanks for […]

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April 21, 2023

TeenPact’s Potential


TeenPact’s student events are uniquely inspiring. Why is that? In this episode, Quinton sits down with 2023 TeenPact Program Director Grant May to discuss why TeenPact exists. More than that, TeenPact has incredible potential in the future. Join Grant and Quinton as they explore the good work that TeenPact is doing in our country today. […]

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April 07, 2023

Lessons From a Traveling Intern


Join Quinton and Marisa Garcia (TX) for an inside look into the life of a Traveling Intern. What makes for a great intern? What experiences shape how you serve and lead? If you know Marisa, you love Marisa and will thoroughly enjoy this episode! She enjoys hiking, coffee, travel, sweet conversations with friends, and she has a joyful vision to […]

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March 24, 2023

The Call to Perseverance


We are not naturally perseverant; perseverance is a fruit of the Spirit.” In this episode, Quinton sits down with Kirsten Patterson to discover our motivation to grow in this difficult but necessary part of our faith in Jesus. Kirsten Patterson is a deep thinker and experienced classical educator who is passionate about young adults, the Bible, […]

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February 24, 2023

Leading Without the Spotlight


Luke Willson (NC) is an outstanding leader, but he’s been on a journey about what it means to become the kind of leader God wants you to be. In this episode, Luke sits down with Quin to think through the nature of leadership and what it means for anyone and everyone who is called to lead. Here’s the headline: Luke went from […]

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February 10, 2023

Leaders Don’t Stop Leading


Justin Neal is inspired by how young people can influence their environment. For thousands of teens each year, TeenPact makes that possible. What fans this passion into a flame? In this episode, Quin sits down with Justin Neal (GA) who serves on TeenPact’s Board of Directors. Together they explore what it means to grow in personal confidence, raise young people […]

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February 08, 2023

EQUIP: Creating Christian Community


Have you ever found yourself in a new environment, maybe a new job, a new college, or a new city? Do you struggle with finding community? Justin Myers has experienced several types of moves. In today’s episode of Equip, Karlyn Sullivan talks with him about tips and strategies he has successfully used to find and […]

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January 27, 2023

On a Mission This Season


2023 Program Director Reese Chatman shares more about his TeenPact story, the impact TeenPact has made on his life, and why he is serving on the road with TeenPact this semester.   Learn more about TeenPact Leadership Schools at our website.   Have questions about today’s episode? Email us at [email protected].   Connect with us: […]

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January 13, 2023

Why I Came Back


Brent is back! From student at State Class to Assistant Director of Staff Development, learn from Brent’s journey as he discovered how TeenPact’s vision and mission integrate a consistent biblical worldview at the crossroads of faith and politics. Has TeenPact come alongside your family and church to equip you to follow Christ in a particular […]

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December 30, 2022

Ready for Launch


Quin sits down with Field Director Michelle Myers to talk about how to launch leaders from high school to college.   Learn more about TeenPact Leadership Schools at our website.   Have questions about today’s episode? Email us at [email protected].   Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/teenpact   This episode was managed and hosted by Quin Cools, […]

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December 16, 2022

Discovering Your Potential


Quin sits down with August Huckabee from Worldview at the Abbey to discuss discovering your potential as a leader.   Learn more about TeenPact Leadership Schools at our website.   Have questions about today’s episode? Email us at [email protected].   Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/teenpact   This episode was managed and hosted by Quin Cools, and […]

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December 13, 2022

EQUIP: Navigating Hard Holiday Conversations


What do you do when conversations become uncomfortable at the holiday dinner table? In today’s episode of Equip, Quinton Cools and Pastor Matthew Williams discuss how to show grace and love when family conversations become controversial.   To learn more about the Alumni Network, visit our website or send us an email at [email protected].   […]

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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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