In this episode, we sit down with Vanessa Leggiero-Silva and Chloe Loden from G-Lab—the creative team behind so many of the Youth Department’s videos, graphics, and social media projects. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how G-Lab brings ministry ideas to life, from concept to final product, while keeping The Salvation Army’s mission at the heart of everything they do. Hear stories from their favorite projects, insights on the latest creative trends, and tips for how local corps and divisions can elevate their own media efforts.

In this episode, we are joined by a few of our Youth Department team as we dive into some of today’s funniest and most viral teen trends—from TikTok memes and random sayings to the slang shaping Gen Z culture. Together, we talk about what these trends reveal about how young people think, connect, and find meaning—and how we can use them as bridges to spark fun, relevant, and faith-filled ministry conversations.

In this episode of the Youth Down South podcast, we chat with Kara Rodriguez and Major Matt Satterlee about Salvationist Service Corps (SSC) — looking back at the highlights of 2025 and giving a first look at the exciting opportunities coming in 2026! Don’t miss this inside scoop on what SSC is all about and how you can get involved.