Send a textWhich snack would you like to popsicle? In this episode, Chad Daugherty joins Zac and the crew for a conversation that starts with dad-life fitness in the “llama lift lair” and ends with a practical blueprint for building a healthy, sustainable volunteer culture.Let's talk about the wild world of Gen Alpha — deodorant before rec, ball pumps on standby, and a suspicious loyalty to red Doritos. Then everything shifts when a middle schooler asks a deceptively deep question: Why does the Bible use so many bread images for God?Suddenly, frozen Uncrustables become a doorway to manna, the Bread of Life, communion, and daily dependence on God.That pivot — from silly to sacred — is youth ministry in a nutshell.🔑 Key TakeawaysPause Your Way OutWhen big questions land, you don’t have to have instant answers. Chad shares how to slow the moment, invite students into discovery, and model a faith that seeks together.Clarity → Confidence → Consistency → CultureHealthy volunteer teams aren’t built on hype. They grow through clear expectations, steady investment, and repeatable rhythms.Recruitment Is Not DevelopmentMost ministries stop after “yes.” Real leadership happens in what comes next.A Simple Leadership RhythmPray • Ask • Invest • WaitCare that continues long after the initial excitement fades.👥  Chad’s 3–2–1 Weekly Volunteer SystemA practical framework you can start this week:Pray for 3 peopleMake 2 proactive touchpointsSchedule 1 face-to-face connectionCoffee, hallway chat, game night, or visitDo this for 50 weeks:💯 ~100 families personally touched🤝 50 in-person connections🌱 A culture shaped over timeMake sure you hit the links below, whether we're gonna see you in a couple states, in a couple regions in the next few ways, or catch us onlineLifeway.com/essentialsLifeway.com/experienceWe'd love to see you in Virginia, in North Carolina, or one of our youth pastor summit locationsSupport the showJoin the community!