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First a Follower Podcast

Cory Huffman

Booking Overview

An interview podcast focused on practical youth ministry, spiritual formation, and leadership, typically featuring an outside specialist alongside a Youth For Christ representative. Credible pitches include Christian ministry authors, pastors, youth ministry practitioners, researchers, mental-health and nonprofit leaders, and creative ministry professionals with relevant expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need established ministry credentials or specialized subject-matter authority.

Metrics

Episodes: 18

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 5.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@yfc.net

helpdesk@yfc.net

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Host

Cory Huffman - Host of a Youth For Christ USA podcast supporting youth ministry leaders with practical guidance, resources, and conversations about discipling the next generation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Christian ministry authors, pastors, youth ministry leaders, researchers, nonprofit executives, mental-health professionals, and creative professionals with demonstrated expertise relevant to youth ministry and spiritual formation.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Advanced academic research or theological training, Leadership of churches, ministries, or nonprofits, Specialized professional or clinical experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Aaron Lopez - Creative Communication, Music Production, And Using Multilingual Audio Bible And Gospel Resources In Ministry.

Drew Hyun - Grief, Gratitude, Grace, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, And Christian Hope.

Dr. Tanita Maddox - Gen Z Perspectives On God, Faith, And Communicating The Gospel To Young People.

Glenn Packiam - Resilience, Pastoral Leadership, And Sustaining Ministry Leaders.

Lauren Wilson - Mental-health Awareness, Suicide Prevention, And Equipping Churches To Respond Compassionately To Mental-health Challenges.

Recent Topics

Youth Ministry, Christianity, Discipleship, Leadership, Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
First a Follower Podcast
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"Enough" with Dr. Scott Rodin and Dr. Jessi Sigander

October 02, 2026

We're joined by friend of YFC, Dr. Scott Rodin and the YFC USA Leader Formation Director, Dr. Jessi Sigander. Dr. Jessi Sigander is an educator, leadership developer, and lifelong learner. With over 20 years of experience in education, training, and supporting neurodivergent learners, she is passionate about helping people grow into who they’re called to be. She currently serves as the national Director of Leader Formation for Youth For Christ USA, where she equips and develops leaders ac...

Spiritual Direction with Deb Smith and Kevin Becht

September 18, 2026

Today we're joined by Spiritual Directors and friends of YFC USA, Deb Smith and Kevin Becht. Deb Smith has been connected with YFC since 1986, serving in many roles locally, as well as on the National Camp Team. Currently, she serves as a YFC New Leader Cohort facilitator, walking alongside new staff as they find their bearings in their roles. As a Spiritual Director, Deb love to journey with people seeking to deepen and explore their relationship with God. When not shepherding others, Deb en...

Creativity in Ministry with Aaron Lopez and Traveon McNeil

August 28, 2026

Cory is joined by YFC USA's Traveon McNeil and the Director of Audio at Streetlights, Aaron Lopez.Streetlights (SL) is an audio Bible that can be listened to in the SL app from the ⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠, and streamed or downloaded directly from the SL website at:https://www.streetlightsbible.com/The mission of Streetlights is to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ and God’s Word to our generation through Discipleship Resources and Gospel Outreach by focusing on creating a Mu...

Frequently asked questions

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First a Follower Podcast
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How do I get in touch with First a Follower Podcast?

First a Follower Podcast is hosted by Cory Huffman. Its publicly listed emails are info@yfc.net and helpdesk@yfc.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for First a Follower Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for First a Follower Podcast: info@yfc.net and helpdesk@yfc.net.

How many listeners does First a Follower Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates First a Follower Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for First a Follower Podcast?

First a Follower Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Christian ministry authors, pastors, youth ministry leaders, researchers, nonprofit executives, mental-health professionals, and creative professionals with demonstrated expertise relevant to youth ministry and spiritual formation. Common among recent guests: Published books; Advanced academic research or theological training; Leadership of churches, ministries, or nonprofits. Recent guests include Aaron Lopez, Drew Hyun, and Dr. Tanita Maddox.

How hard is it to get booked on First a Follower Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does First a Follower Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Youth Ministry, Christianity, Discipleship, Leadership, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@yfc.net

helpdesk@yfc.net

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