Episode 90: Being a Faith Leader with Kristen Contos Krueger

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and responsibilities of being a faith leader in a divided society, particularly in relation to youth.

What is it like being a faith leader in 2026? With so much that divides us, political issues, and more, how do we maintain our role as a leader of faith for young people? How do we listen to and be present with children and youth as they navigate a time of great division? All this and more in episode 90!

People in this episode

Guest: Kristen Contos Krueger

Topics covered

• faith leadership
• youth ministry
• division
• political issues
• listening
• presence

Keywords

• faith leader
• youth
• division
• politics
• listening
• presence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ELCA Youth Ministry Network

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