PNWR leaders and research partners discuss topics and interview experts on a range of issues affecting young adults.
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Pivot to PACE
Pivot NW Research
Pivot NW is expanding to PACE NW! What does this mean? Jeff, Martin, and Lauren talk about the distinction between Pivot NW and PACE NW, reflect on the past five years, and highlight what they're looking forward to as they kick off this new season of Pivot's existence.
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Jesus Went There (Discussion Guide Companion Series)
Pivot NW Research
Martin & Lauren talk with Rev. Dave Sim of Renew Covenant Church in Lynnwood, WA. Using the guide Jesus Went There, they discuss how Jesus' ministry should inform our engagement in social and political conflicts.
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Conflict (Discussion Guide Companion Series)
Pivot NW Research
Polly Yorioka, who works with young adults and international students at University Presbyterian Church, joins Martin & Lauren for a conversation about the discussion guide, Conflict.
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Where Is Your Community (Discussion Guide Companion Series)
Pivot NW Research
Pastor Tyler Gorsline of A Seattle Church and Dr. Jeff Keuss talk with Lauren about the importance of third place communities in this guide discussion.
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All In: Sink or Swim (Discussion Guide Companion Series)
Pivot NW Research
Lauren talks with two (Young Adult!) members of the Pivot NW data team, Jennifer McCoy and Mackenzie Harris. They discuss the connection between faith and risk, how they have dealt with risk, and what facilitators should be aware of as they have this conversation with young adults groups.
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Young Adults & The Arts
Pivot NW Research
In May 2019, Pivot NW hosted a Summit for our church partners at which we discussed the important connection between young adults, the arts, and the Church. Afterwards, Martin sat down with several artists & church leaders, including young adults, to debrief and have a more personal conversation.
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Marriage Equality (Discussion Guide Companion Series)
Pivot NW Research
Martin and Lauren speak with Pastor Zac Calvo of partner church Northminster Presbyterian about the Marriage Equality guide. They talk about how to facilitate a particularly intense discussion and provide insight into where this conversation might get derailed.
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What's Your Story? (Discussion Guide Companion Series)
Pivot NW Research
Albert Wang, a recovery counselor and attendee of our partner congregation Rainier Avenue Church, joined Martin and Lauren to talk about the power of story and how young adult groups can engage this topic through our discussion guide, What's Your Story?
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Scarcity or Abundance (Discussion Guide Companion Series
Pivot NW Research
Pivot data team member Linda Montano joined Martin & Lauren to talk about our Scarcity or Abundance discussion guide. This guide deals with the concept of hope.
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Burnout (Discussion Guide Companion Series)
Pivot NW Research
Dr. Gabrielle Metzler joined Program Director Martin Jimenez and Executive Director Jeff Keuss in the spring of 2019 to talk through our Burnout discussion guide. This was our first attempt at a discussion guide companion podcast and was recorded at Alexander Hall where SPU's School of Theology is located.
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Church: Why Bother? (Discussion Guide Companion Series)
Pivot NW Research
Pastor Ellie VerGowe of First Covenant Church Seattle joins Program Director Martin Jimenez and Communications Coordinator Lauren Pattie to talk through a discussion guide that focuses on differing views of the church. This podcast was recorded remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021.
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Ways of Being (Discussion Guide Companion Series - Leadership Guide)
Pivot NW Research
Program Director Martin, Communications Coordinator Lauren Pattie, and Dr. Gabrielle Metzler talk through the Ways of Being discussion guide. Ways of Being explains the purpose of Pivot discussion guides and provides guidance on how to have an effective discussion. This is the third recorded companion podcast and was recorded remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021.
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Queer Identity, Young Adults, & The Church: Part 1
Pivot NW Research
This is part one of a three-part live podcast series on young adults, the Church, and how the Church intersects with the Queer community. In February of 2020, Pivot NW facilitated a panel discussion with members of our community whose lives and work touch this intersection. This is not an authoritative discussion, but instead is meant to help people have better conversations on sensitive topics closely tied to identity and belonging.
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Queer Identity, Young Adults, & The Church: Part 2
Pivot NW Research
This is part two of a three-part live podcast series on young adults, the Church, and how the Church intersects with the Queer community. In February of 2020 Pivot NW facilitated a panel discussion with members of our community whose lives and work touch this intersection. This is not an authoritative discussion, but instead is meant to help people have better conversations on sensitive topics closely tied to identity and belonging.
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Queer Identity, Young Adults, & The Church: Q&A
Pivot NW Research
This is the question & answer portion of our discussion. Tina Schermer Sellers, K Kriesel, Gabes Torres, and Ellie VerGowe wrapped up this live conversation by responding directly to questions from attendees.
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Millenial Philanthropy
Pivot NW Research
Jeff and Martin interview Dr. Kathryn Saunders to discuss how the Millennial Philanthropy Event in June 2019 went, what topics were interesting or controversial, and what we are looking forward to investigating going forward.
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Life: For the Sake of What? (Discussion Guide Companion Series)
Pivot NW Research
Lauren & Martin are joined by young adult leader Marianna Heckendorn of Rainier Avenue Church to talk through the guide Life: For the Sake of What? This guide catalyzes conversation about calling, vocation, and the purpose of life.
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Interview with Mark Yaconelli
Pivot NW Research
Pivot NW Program Director Martin Jimenez interviews storyteller Mark Yaconelli, founder of the Hearth.
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Interview with Carly Lee
Pivot NW Research
Martin Jimenez interviews Carly Lee on the subjects of miscarriage, the church, and a theology of family.
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Interview with the Lisieux House Women
Pivot NW Research
Pivot Program Director Martin Jimenez interviews the women currently living at the Lisieux house in Seattle.
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Pivot Northwest Research Summit Part 1
Pivot NW Research
Chris James' discusses church planting in Seattle at the Pivot Northwest Summit.
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Pivot Northwest Research Summit Part 2
Pivot NW Research
Paul Yost discusses change management for Pivot NW 2018 Summit
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Interview with Soong-Chan Rah
Pivot NW Research
Martin Jimenez interviews North Park University's Dr. Soong-Chan Rah.
