The First Priority 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!

The First Priority Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by First Priority of America, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

First Priority of America hosts The First Priority Podcast, a religion show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #113

  Personnel Values #5: Confidently Driven (with Jo Jabbia + Steve Snapp)

  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 series with Confidently Driven. Jo and Snapp share stories from Houston and the Ozarks that show the heart of First Priority in action, from students hearing the Gospel and choosing to follow Jesus to Clubs growing through the faithfulness of Student Leaders. They also talk about the reality of ministry when plans change, doors close and progress takes longer than expected. The conversation explores how confidence can remain rooted in God rather than personal ability, how hardship develops character and why success is about more than numbers. In This Episode: What it means to be Confidently Driven Balancing confidence with humility Staying motivated when doors seem closed Trusting God when plans change How opposition and waiting can shape your character The importance of staying faithful to your calling Why ministry impact often reaches further than we can measure

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  Episode #112

  Personnel Values #4: Eager to Learn (with the NCD1 Interns)

  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 faith, challenged them to grow, and prepared them for the future. Bella and Gabe share how stepping into student leadership and internships has taught them the importance of humility, asking questions, embracing feedback, and trusting God through every opportunity. They also discuss how First Priority has equipped them to lead in their schools while developing skills that will serve them for years to come. This conversation is a powerful reminder that growth begins with a willingness to learn. In This Episode How student leadership builds confidence and strengthens faith Why asking good questions is one of the most valuable leadership skills Learning through feedback, mistakes, and mentorship How God uses different gifts to build stronger teams Encouragement for adults who are developing young leaders Preparing for new seasons while staying grounded in Christ

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  Episode #111

  Personnel Values #3: Collaborative Team Builder (with the KC Team)

  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, and Avari Johnson from the First Priority Kansas City team. Together, they discuss building trust, understanding each person’s strengths, creating healthy team rhythms, and caring for people beyond their performance. The Kansas City team also shares practical lessons on communication, vulnerability, navigating challenges, and asking for help. Whether you serve on staff, lead volunteers or support a Campus Club, this episode offers practical encouragement for building stronger teams and remembering that you are not doing this work alone.

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  Episode #110

  Personnel Values #2: Passionate & Inspiring (with Jeff and Joe)

  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 First Priority Florida Space Coast, to discuss how passion for Christ and the mission inspires students, churches, volunteers, and entire communities to get involved. Together, they explore why passion is more than excitement. It's a commitment to the mission that encourages others to take action. Through stories of student leadership, life change, and ministry impact, they share how living this value creates a culture that points people to Jesus and equips the next generation to reach their peers.

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  Episode #109

  HOPE Training: Everything You Need to Know

  Jul 1, 202644 min

  The 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 down with Fort Worth Director Heather Bundy to walk through everything Club Mentors and Student Leaders need to know before launching this year's Clubs. From training resources and Club structure to the new HOPE Cycle and Gospel Tools, this conversation provides a practical overview of what to expect and how to prepare your team for a successful year of ministry. In This Episode An overview of the new HOPE Club Cycle What's changing and what's staying the same How to use the new training binders and resources The purpose of Intro Week Understanding the HOPE cycle: Help Opportunity Prepare Encounter New Gospel Tools and Holiday Resources Best practices for training Student Leaders Using the First Priority App Planning your Club year and adapting to your campus Tips for ending the school year well and developing future Student Leaders Resources 📘 Download the HOPE Guide https://firstpriority.org/resources 🛍️ Order HOPE Resources https://shop.firstpriority.org 📱 First Priority App https://firstpriority.org/app 🌐 Learn More About First Priority https://firstpriority.org Thank you for investing in students and partnering with First Priority to take the Hope of Christ to every student.

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