Pivot NW is expanding to PACE NW! What does this mean? Jeff, Martin, and Lauren talk about the distinction between Pivot NW and PACE NW, reflect on the past five years, and highlight what they're looking forward to as they kick off this new season of Pivot's existence.

Lauren & Martin are joined by young adult leader Marianna Heckendorn of Rainier Avenue Church to talk through the guide Life: For the Sake of What? This guide catalyzes conversation about calling, vocation, and the purpose of life.

Martin & Lauren talk with Rev. Dave Sim of Renew Covenant Church in Lynnwood, WA. Using the guide Jesus Went There, they discuss how Jesus' ministry should inform our engagement in social and political conflicts.

Dr. Kutter Callaway, author of Breaking the Marriage Idol, joins Martin and Lauren to talk about the Wedding Bells discussion guide. They explore the joys and struggles of both marriage and singleness, and also discuss how the church could better support young adults as they navigate questions around romantic relationships.

Polly Yorioka, who works with young adults and international students at University Presbyterian Church, joins Martin & Lauren for a conversation about the discussion guide, Conflict.

Pastor Tyler Gorsline of A Seattle Church and Dr. Jeff Keuss talk with Lauren about the importance of third place communities in this guide discussion.

Lauren talks with two (Young Adult!) members of the Pivot NW data team, Jennifer McCoy and Mackenzie Harris. They discuss the connection between faith and risk, how they have dealt with risk, and what facilitators should be aware of as they have this conversation with young adults groups.

In May 2019, Pivot NW hosted a Summit for our church partners at which we discussed the important connection between young adults, the arts, and the Church. Afterwards, Martin sat down with several artists & church leaders, including young adults, to debrief and have a more personal conversation.

Martin and Lauren speak with Pastor Zac Calvo of partner church Northminster Presbyterian about the Marriage Equality guide. They talk about how to facilitate a particularly intense discussion and provide insight into where this conversation might get derailed.

Albert Wang, a recovery counselor and attendee of our partner congregation Rainier Avenue Church, joined Martin and Lauren to talk about the power of story and how young adult groups can engage this topic through our discussion guide, What's Your Story?