Youth Down South

Today's episode focuses on the brand new resource released by National Headquarters. There is now a new Junior Soldier Prep course that takes the place of the older Totally His curriculum. We are joined by Melissa Powell, Territorial Children's Ministries Coordinator, who gives us all the information about the new course. 

You can find the prep course here: https://salvationarmyyouth.org/programs/juniorsoldiers/prep.html

Get ready for an exciting look at TYI 2025 (Territorial Youth Institute). Majors Matt and Jamie Satterlee break down all the key details—location, theme, tracks, electives, and more—plus share what makes TYI such a powerful week of connection, worship, and growth. If you’re thinking about going or just curious about what it’s all about, this episode has you covered!

In this episode, we are joined by Tom Hanton and Bethany Farrell from the Territorial Music and Arts Department to talk all things TMI 2025 (Territorial Music Institute)! They cover what to expect at this year’s TMI—from daily schedules and electives to special guests and how to apply. Whether you're a first-time delegate or a seasoned TMI veteran, this episode gives you a fun look at what’s in store this summer.

Today we’re hanging out with Majors Jay and Jamie Spalding and Abbie Earp to chat all things youth, camp, and young adults in the North and South Carolina Division! From summer adventures to building strong faith communities, they’re sharing what’s happening (and what’s coming next) for the young people in the Carolinas.

In this episode, Majors Matt and Cristina Tranthum join us to highlight the exciting ministry happening across the Florida Division. From recent events to what lies ahead—including a sneak peek at summer camp—they share how God is at work in the Florida division!

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the Georgia Division! Captains Dakarai and Dominique Darby join us to share all the exciting updates happening across the division. From upcoming events, to what's in store for the camp season, tune in to hear what's happening in Georgia!

Today, we’re excited to welcome Captain Jervonne Hinton as she shares the incredible ways God is moving through youth and young adult ministry in the Kentucky-Tennessee Division!

Today, Captains Derrick & Odessa Smith join us from the Texas Division. They are the Divisional Youth Secretaries in Texas and they have lots of information and cool things to share about their youth and young adults, as well as Camp Hoblitzelle.

In this episode we are joined by Captains Josh and Amanda Keaton, Divisional Youth Secretaries in the ALM Division (Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi). They share with us many exciting things that are happening with the youth and young adults in their division!

The Territorial Youth Department has just released a brand new FREE VBS package! Today, we are telling you all about 'Under the Stars'. We hope this is a helpful resource for our corps and units in the field. We can't wait to hear how you are using it for your VBS this year! You can find links to all of our free resources on youthdownsouth.org 

Today we are spotlighting the AOK division to learn about their camp, youth, and young adult ministries. We are joined by the Divisional Youth Secretaries, Captains Chris & Elyse Doborwicz. You won't want to miss this episode - great things are happening in Arkansas and Oklahoma!  

We are kicking off another mini-series today where we spotlight each of our divisions to find out more about their camp, youth, and young adult ministries. This episode spotlights the Potomac (PMC) Division and we are joined by Majors Bobby & Nicole Parker - Divisional Youth Secretaries, and David Delaney - Divisional Music Director. Amazing things are happening in PMC - listen now to hear all about them!  

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.

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.