Sep 8, 202615 min
We’re throwing it back to a conversation from YPS with Rachel and Mindy from First Priority North Carolina District One! Rachel and Mindy share what they’ve seen God doing through students who are stepping up, leading...
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The First Priority Podcast
Hosted by First Priority of America · religion · EN-US
About this Podcast:
In a world filled with stress and pressure to perform, anxiety about cultural expectations, and depression from being isolated to a screen, the culture in America is killing our teenagers from the inside out. Our purpose is to provide hope and inspiration by taking the Hope of Christ to Every Student. We want to provide teens a place to belong, opportunities to make a positive difference, and bring life-changing transformation to their life and to those around them. It is our core focus to help 300,000 students in 4,650 different schools experience the hope of Christ by December 31, 2023.This podcast is part of our strategy to get the word out to the believers of Jesus in the United States to help encourage, equip and empower the Christian students to share their hope in Christ with their peers. If you are someone who wants to bring the light of Jesus into the lives of teenagers, then you are in the right place! Listen in and join the movement today!
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What is The First Priority Podcast about?
In a world filled with stress and pressure to perform, anxiety about cultural expectations, and depression from being isolated to a screen, the culture in America is killing our teenagers from the inside out. Our purpose is to provide hope and inspiration by taking the Hope of Christ to Every Student.
What has The First Priority Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing with Rachel & Mindy | The First Priority Podcast" (8 September 2026, 15 minutes), "Personnel Values #5: Confidently Driven (with Jo Jabbia + Steve Snapp)" (25 August 2026, 48 minutes), and "Personnel Values #4: Eager to Learn (with the NCD1 Interns)" (4 August 2026, 23 minutes).
How often does The First Priority Podcast publish?
The First Priority Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The First Priority Podcast?
Booking probability for The First Priority Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The First Priority Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The First Priority Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 25, 202648 min
What does it look like to lead with confidence while staying fully dependent on God? In this episode of the First Priority Podcast, Brad Schelling is joined by Jo Jabbia and Steve Snapp to continue the Personnel Values...
- Aug 4, 202623 min
What does it look like to be truly eager to learn? In this episode, Brad is joined by First Priority interns Bella and Gabe from First Priority of North Carolina District 1, to talk about how leadership has shaped their...
- Jul 21, 202628 min
In this episode, Brad and Steve continue the conversation on First Priority’s Personnel Values with a look at what it means to be a Collaborative Team Builder. They are joined by Logan Miller, Jenna Doll, Kristi Olson...
- Jul 7, 202631 min
What does it look like to live out the value of being Passionate & Inspiring? In this episode, Brad and Steve are joined by Jeff Stanford, Director of First Priority Ozarks, and Joe Maldonado, Executive Director of...
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Episode #109
HOPE Training: Everything You Need to Know
Jul 1, 202644 minThe new school year is almost here, and with it comes HOPE, First Priority's new 4-week cycle designed to equip students to confidently take the Hope of Christ to their campuses. In this episode, Brad Schelling sits...
- Jun 23, 202625 min
In this episode, Brad Schelling and Steve Cherrico are joined by Larry Bragg, Director of First Priority Metro East, to kick off our new series on First Priority's Personnel Values. The conversation begins with stories...
- Jun 2, 202622 min
In this episode, Steve Cherrico and Brad Schelling kick off a new podcast series focused on the five personnel values that shape the culture of First Priority. These values help define the characteristics, attitudes...
- Mar 20, 202646 min
Raising money for ministry can feel like the hardest part of the work… but what if it actually became one of the most life-giving parts of it? In this breakout session from Align 2025, Joe Maldonado shares how his First...
- Mar 6, 202635 min
Brad and Steve introduce another breakout session from Align 2025, featuring Logan Miller and Tayana Bradley on social media marketing for First Priority. In this conversation, Logan and Tayana share practical ways...
- Feb 20, 202650 min
In this episode, Steve and Brad recap a practical breakout session from the Align 2025 Conference: the Culture Index! Download this worksheet before you start listening. Hosted by Ashley Jones and Travis Neff, they...
- Dec 19, 202546 min
In Session 3 of the Align 2025 series, Permian Basin leaders Shane and Natalie Kenny share what it really takes to build a sustainable First Priority ministry that lasts beyond any one staff member, student leader, or...
- Nov 21, 202548 min
Brad and Steve bring Storytime with Steve to the Align 2025 conference for a powerful look at how God is moving through Student Leaders across the country. North Alabama Director Ashley Bell shares her own testimony...
Episode #101
Pray, Plant, Press On – Align 2025 Recap
Nov 7, 202540 min📍 Recorded Live from Align 2025, Nashville, TN 💬 Episode Summary In this episode of The First Priority Podcast, Brad and Steve kick off a brand-new series recapping highlights from Align 2025, First Priority’s annual...
- Oct 24, 202532 min
Brad and Steve dive into what makes a First Priority club truly healthy. They start with a powerful story from Middle Tennessee — a club that grew from just a handful of students to 130 during an Invite Week — and use...
- Sep 25, 202526 min
On this episode of the First Priority Podcast, hosts Steve Cherrico and Brad Schelling dive into what it takes to build a First Priority club that lasts. They start with an inspiring story from East Tennessee, where a...
- Aug 22, 202530 min
Steve and Brad are back at it with special guest Rachel Gardiner, First Priority Director in North Carolina. In this conversation, Rachel gets real about the challenges and victories of local ministry marketing and...
Episode #97
Building Strong Community Partnerships with Larry Franks | Season 6, Ep. 10 | The FP Podcast |
Aug 7, 202534 minThis week, we’re joined by the man, the myth, the legend himself: Larry Franks! With 15 years of experience with First Priority in Decatur, Alabama, Larry brings the wisdom, humor, and straight-up practical advice you...
- Jul 24, 202530 min
In this episode, Brad is joined by Kansas City Area Coordinator Jenna Doll to talk about student engagement and retention in First Priority clubs. They cover what it takes to build strong, healthy clubs that students...
Episode #95
Called, Committed, and All In: Volunteer Impact at Its Best | The First Priority Podcast | S6, E8
Jun 19, 202532 minIn this episode of the First Priority Podcast, Steve and Brad sit down with Jody Trautwein from First Priority Alabama, for a powerful and personal conversation on what it really means to be "all in" as a volunteer in...
Recent guests
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Jeff Stanford
Director, First Priority of the Ozarks
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Ashley Jones
Executive Director of Human Resources, Platte County School District
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Ashley Bell
Campus Relationship Manager & Early Talent Senior Recruiter, Redemption Bank
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Dr. Mark Robbins
Senior Director of People and Culture, U.S. Election Assistance Commission
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