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The First Priority PodcastAuthor: First Priority of America
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. We aim 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 those around them. Our core focus is 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 Christian students to share their hope in Christ with their peers. Listen in and join the movement today! Language: en-us Genres: Business, Christianity, Non-Profit, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How to Build a First Priority Club That Lasts | The FP Podcast | Season 6, Ep.12
Episode 99
Thursday, 25 September, 2025
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 Student Leader’s boldness not only reached her school but also began to impact her unsaved father in unexpected ways. From there, Steve and Brad unpack the practical steps for launching and sustaining a healthy club: identifying student leaders, engaging school staff and churches, training leaders, and putting the right resources in place. They also explore why it’s important to set realistic expectations, lean on proven processes, and trust God’s timing when starting something new. Listeners will walk away with encouragement, practical tools, and a reminder that First Priority is a tool in the hands of students, empowering them to share the hope of Christ in their schools and beyond. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: A powerful testimony of a Student Leader reaching her father through prayer and the gospel. Identifying leaders, gaining school approval, and building a network of support. Using resources like the EPIC Guide, prayer cards, and the First Priority app! Planning around key dates such as Invite Week, See You at the Pole, and Christmas outreach. Keeping clubs student-led, gospel-focused, and sustainable long term. 📌 Resources Mentioned: First Priority HOPE Resources First Priority EPIC Resources Club Resources
