Youth Down South
Youth Down South is a dynamic, weekly Christian podcast tailored to support youth ministry, specifically within The Salvation Army. It offers practical insights, meaningful conversations with notable guests, and deep dives into many different topics. Whether you’re a youth leader, an engaged young adult, or involved in church ministry, this podcast aims to encourage and equip you in your journey.
Youth Down South is a dynamic, weekly Christian podcast tailored to support youth ministry, specifically within The Salvation Army. It offers practical insights, meaningful conversations with notable guests, and deep dives into many different topics. Whether you’re a youth leader, an engaged young adult, or involved in church ministry, this podcast aims to encourage and equip you in your journey.
Episodes

Mar 4, 2025
Commissioning is Coming!
Mar 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
20 min
In this episode we talk about all things Commissioning 2025 that will take place June 6 - 8 in Atlanta! We are joined by Roberta Simmons-Smith who is the Territorial Director of Special Events. She shares information about what will be happening that weekend, our special guests, and how to register. Kara Rodriguez also joins us to share about a special young adult focus that will take place the Saturday night of commissioning. And Melissa Powell shares all about the childcare and youth conference that run alongside the mains sessions of the Commissioning weekend. You don't want to miss this episode! And be sure to register at USSCommissioning.org

Feb 25, 2025
Feb 25, 2025
37 min
This is part B of the third episode in our Rhythm of Life & Church series. Be sure to listen to part A first (episode 19). We continue the conversation with our guests Majors Matt & Jamie Satterlee, Captain Josh Hinson, and Captain Tiffany Salgado. They share how they work on finding a healthy rhythm in their lives while balancing being an officer, their families, their personal spiritual walk, and much more.

Feb 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025
31 min
This is the third part of our Rhythm of Life & Church series. We've split this episode into two - this is part A. We talk with four Salvation Army officers about how they strive to find a healthy rhythm in their lives while balancing being an officer, their families, their personal spiritual walk, and much more. Our guests this week are Majors Matt & Jamie Satterlee, Captain Josh Hinson, and Captain Tiffany Salgado.

Feb 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
48 min
In this episode we are joined by Dakota Meeks (GA) and Carolee Burleigh (PMC) who are college students and soldiers of The Salvation Army. We talk about how young adults can try to find a healthy rhythm between college, work, friends, and church. It's definitely not easy, but hopefully this conversation can encourage others in their spiritual walk while attending college and living life as a young adult.

Feb 4, 2025
Rhythm of Life & Church Part 1B
Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
28 min
This is the second episode of part one of our new mini-series that focuses on finding a healthy rhythm in our lives. (Make sure you listen to the previous episode before this one!) We are again joined by Jeremy & Danielle Rowland and Melissa Powell as we talk about creating a healthy rhythm in our lives. How do we balance family, work, and volunteering at the corps? What are key things we need to do to ensure our spiritual walk is healthy and strong? How do we get past the ‘shame game’ (shaming ourselves) when we know we need to take a step back or simply say ‘no’? How do we give enough of ourselves to our family, our job, and our church?

Jan 28, 2025
Rhythm of Life & Church Part 1A
Jan 28, 2025
Jan 28, 2025
35 min
We are starting a new mini-series that focuses on finding a healthy rhythm in our lives. The first part of the series is broken into two episodes, and this is part one. We are joined by Jeremy & Danielle Rowland and Melissa Powell as we talk about creating a healthy rhythm in our lives. How do we balance family, work, and volunteering at the corps? What are key things we need to do to ensure our spiritual walk is healthy and strong? How do we get past the ‘shame game’ (shaming ourselves) when we know we need to take a step back or simply say ‘no’? How do we give enough of ourselves to our family, our job, and our church?

Jan 21, 2025
Resources for Every Season
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
15 min
In this episode we talk about a bunch of new resources that are available now (or coming soon) from the THQ youth department! Specifically, resources for Valentine's Day, Lent & Easter, and VBS! We are hoping to make your life easier by giving you tools that you can use in your corps or unit. You don't want to miss all of this information!

Jan 14, 2025
Red Shield Youth Centers
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
10 min
In this episode we are joined by Mark Jeffrey who is overseeing the transition to our new Red Shield Youth Centers. He provides some information about the transition and answers a couple of frequently asked questions.

Jan 7, 2025
New Year, Same God
Jan 7, 2025
Jan 7, 2025
19 min
Happy New Year! In this episode the entire THQ Youth Department joins us as we offer some words of wisdom and encouragement at the start of 2025!

Dec 24, 2024
All Is Calm
Dec 24, 2024
Dec 24, 2024
21 min
Merry Christmas! On this episode we are joined by two very special guests - Commissioners Kelly & Donna Igleheart. They share a Christmas message with our listeners.




