Steamers And Sodas Episodes

Steamers and Sodas is a fun, energetic series all about children and youth — and the creative ministries that support and uplift them in Community of Christ.

From Kids Book Club and youth caravans to summer camps, retreats, and pandemic-era online innovations, this series highlights how young people shape and lead in community. Each episode is packed with inspiring stories, practical ideas, and interviews full of heart, energy, and imagination.

Whether you're a parent, youth leader, camp director, or just a fan of fun and faith — this series is for you!
June 25, 2024

725 | Steamers & Sodas | Levi Blakesley

Everybody loves camp. It’s the highlight of the summer. But, not too many fill a car with school friends they’ve invited to join in on the fun. In this episode of Steamers and Sodas, host Blake Smith sits down with Levi Blake...

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Oct. 26, 2021

425 | Steamers and Sodas | Laura Bolton

Laura Bolton serves as the youth minister for Sierra Pacific Mission Center. In this episode of Steamers and Sodas, she shares her experiences and tips about being adaptable, trying new things, and being responsive to the nee...

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April 13, 2021

366 | Steamers and Sodas | Online Kids Camp in Utah

When the pandemic suddenly forced summer camps online almost overnight, directors got creative to keep people connected. In today's episode, seventy Joelle Wight shares her best tips from what she learned when she and her tea...

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March 5, 2021

355 | Steamers and Sodas | Oklahoma Online Youth Camp

When the Oklahoma Mission Center realized the camping season in 2020 was going to be online, their team of youth ministers sprang into action! Listen how they kept their youth engaged online for seven weeks as part of our Ste...

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Nov. 6, 2020

322 | Steamers and Sodas | Bryan Tidwell

Covid-19 changed how churches engage in ministry and youth ministries is no different. Find out what Pacific Southwest International Mission Center has done to keep their youth engaged on this episode of Steamers and Sodas. T...

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Oct. 27, 2020

319 | Steamers and Sodas | Online Kids Book Club

What happens when a pandemic hits and a couple of ministers realize young kids are being left behind? Kid's Online Book Club is born! Over twenty kids across three different time zones have been involved in this new ministry ...

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July 24, 2020

289 | Steamers and Sodas | Online Children's Sunday School

Back in January 2020, ministers in Mid Atlantic Mission Center decided to take their youth Sunday school program online. Today, as part of our Steamers and Sodas series, we're chatting with some of the ministers and parents a...

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April 13, 2020

263 | Steamers and Sodas | Kass Unger

Children's ministry is vital to the health and future of not only the church, but of our world. Kass Unger, children's minister in Sydney Australia, shares a little about her ministry and the importance of remembering children as we live out Christ's mission. Host: Karin Peter Guest: Kass Unger Aus…

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Feb. 6, 2019

Episode 163: Steamers and Sodas with Dave Davis

Our new series, Streamer and Sodas is all about ministry with children and youth. In today's episode, Karin sits down with Dave Davis of Legal Counsel to talk ministry with children in regards to child safety in Community of Christ. Click here to learn more about child protection in Community of Ch…

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Jan. 3, 2019

Episode 155: Steamers and Sodas: Children's Ministry with Jewell Bolt…

In our new series, Steamers and Sodas, we explore children and youth ministries in Community of Christ. In today's episode, Karin sits down with Jewell Bolton from the UK to get a pastoral and international perspective on how...

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