Best How To Disciple A Student Podcasts (2025)

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Sermon - Fighting Fire with Fire Burns the Whole Town Down - Pastor Jazzion Cathcart 45:15

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Bible Reference: Luke 10:25-37 Our society is on fire. Followers of Jesus have PRECISELY what our country, society, and souls need to squelch the flames. .................. If this message adds value to your life, share with someone you care about. May God BLESS you! Message by Pastor Jazzion Cathcart in September 2025 during a Hope City Fellowship…

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How do you deal with all the hate? How do you not take others feelings as your identity?" - Response from Pastor Jazzion Cathcart 24:08

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In this video, I answer a question I got recently from a dear sister I treasure and love who also happens to be a member of the congregation I am blessed to pastor. She has observed the heavy and even hateful things so many have said to, and about, yours truly- surrounding me expressing my thoughts and feelings about Charlie Kirk. She asks, "How do…

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Great Is His Reward In Heaven - Reaction to Charlie Kirk Shooting 44:52

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Recorded 9/11/25 Pure evil was behind Charlie Kirk being shot at a university in Utah. But make no mistake about it... great is his reward in Heaven, justice will absolutely be served, and God & all His saints will absolutely win.By Jazzion Cathcart

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Sermon - But the king didn't see ME - Secret Society - Pastor Jazzion Cathcart 37:13

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Bible Reference: Mark 1:40-45 King George VII made a prestigious appearance and gave his royal blessing as an important hospital was being built. The momentous occasion was accompanied by beautiful music sang by school children who were wonderfully excited to have the honor of seeing the king of England himself. After the event concluded a schoolte…

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Sermon - New York Cheesecake - Secret Society - Pastor Jazzion Cathcart 31:43

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Bible Reference: Colossians 1:3-14 The cheesecake was to be picked up from a specific restaurant in Brooklyn. The cast mates were to walk all the way across the Brooklyn Bridge on FOOT, and back, in the middle of the night... an eight hour trek, in order to prove to Puffy and the MTV viewing audience that they were qualified to make the Band and be…

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How 15 Minutes of Reflection Each Day Has Greatly Improved My Life 19:29

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Many people rush into their day... even into PRAYER... running past the treasures and riches that are available to each of us if we would spend just a few minutes each day reflecting on the day before... the week before... the season before. May God give you grace to grow, thrive, and prosper in His purposes for your life.…

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How Do I Get My Friend To Stop Sleeping With His Girl? - Pastor Jazzion Takes Your Questions 29:14

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I got a question from a young man who wants to know how to convince his friend to stop sleeping with a girl that he apparently doesn't actually feel a connection with, and doesn't care that it's outside of God's will. Check out my answer. It has insight that I believe will enrich your life and your relationship with God. May God give you grace to g…

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Sermon - "Mama...Help" - Clash of The Titans - Pastor Jazz Cathcart 47:35

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Bible Reference: Luke 4:1-13 Young Ray Charles discovered that the taking AWAY of ONE of his senses... radically and powerfully INCREASED the strength of the others. Young Ray losing his ability to SEE, gave him the ability to SENSE in ways that he never could have otherwise. His limitation SERVED him as the backdrop to becoming one of the greatest…

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Without JESUS... you won't get CREDIT for all the GOOD that you've done 19:10

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I had the blessing of both visiting a new friend who recently got out of the hospital anddddddddd sharing the GOSPEL with him. One of the things we got to discuss... something that I needed to INSIST about with him... was that without JESUS, we will not get any credit for all the GOOD we've done because doing GOOD doesn't pay for the WRONG that we'…

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MTP 69: Karen Liller Pt 2, Why a student called her brave, & Christian USF profs launch a community 30:06

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Dr. Karen Liller, Distinguished University Health Professor in the College of Public Health at the University of South Florida, shares how consistent, respectful openness about her Christian faith—something as simple as wearing a cross daily—has sparked student conversations, encouraged fellow faculty, and shaped her public-health advocacy and rese…

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Sermon - The Holy Spirit: a lot vs a little - Pastor Jazz Cathcart 38:52

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Bible Reference: Ephesians 5:15-20 & Galatians 5:16 Having a LITTLE bit of something versus having a whole LOT of something can make a massive difference. Think about money. When you are barely getting by paying your bills, you feel and move one way. Yes, your bills are paid and you have somewhere to live. But the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty i…

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Sermon - Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself - Clash of The Titans - Pastor Jazz Cathcart 36:50

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Bible Reference: Galatians 1:11-24 The Apostle Paul in chapter 1 of his letter to the Galatians, In his quest to bring them back into Gospel forgiveness and freedom, he explains, "I used to be the world's most vehement opponent of the Gospel message, Messiah, and movement. Now I'm its most passionate champion." But WHY?! Very much a Harriet Tubman …

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Episode 140: How many Americans would allow Christian prayer in public schools? (Chip Rotolo) 45:45

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A little more than half (52 percent) of Americans say they would allow public school teachers to lead their students in prayers to Jesus in taxpayer-funded public schools. This is according to the latest Religious Landscape Study from the Pew Research Center. In this episode, that study's author, Chip Rotolo, reveals how Americans have changed in b…

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Mobilizing Missional Leaders, Volunteer Recruitment Strategies, and Building Pipelines That Multiply 51:15

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Joseph Kellogg shares his strategic approach to leadership development in youth ministry, focusing on how to mobilize leaders for a missional youth movement. His four-year strategy prioritizes multiplication at every level, creating systems that transform followers into commissioned leaders who can effectively reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha. • Joseph ha…

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POWERFUL Bridge Building Conversation With Transgender Friend Gwen and Pastor Jazzion Cathcart 1:09:48

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I sat down with Gwen- an ex-Christian, transgender, online sex worker and longgggg time friend of mine, and we talked all things Charlie Kirk and far beyond. God WINS. ................ Advisory: This video does contain some language and cursing that is not suitable for children to overhear. I did not want to overly edit and sanitize the conversatio…

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"Does God Condemn People To HELL For Being Gay?" - Pastor Jazzion Cathcart Takes Your Questions 33:05

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I got a question from a bright and passionate young woman who identifies as an ex-Christian, radical feminist, pro-LGBT advocate who genuinely wants to know if God condemns people to Hell for being gay. Check out my answer. I believe you'll find it to be very considerate, comprehensive, biblical, real, and redemptive. And I think it has insight tha…

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Sermon - Get Back Right - Clash of The Titans - Galatians - Pastor Jazz Cathcart 37:05

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Bible Reference: Galatians 1:1-10 Message by Pastor Jazzion Cathcart April 2025 during a Hope City Fellowship Sunday Service in Asheville, NC hopecityfellowship.orgBy Jazzion Cathcart

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POWERFUL Affirmations to Start Your Day - Jazzion Cathcart 5:38

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Affirmations are powerful. Try starting your day with these. Listen to them, repeat them in your mind and heart, and consider recording them in your own voice and listening to them each day. You will be BLESSED. May God give you grace to grow, thrive, and prosper in His purposes for your life.By allthatjazzion

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Sermon - Just Like That - He Is Risen Indeed - Pastor Jazz Cathcart 37:39

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Bible reference: John 20:1-18 Message preached at Hope City Fellowship in Asheville, NC on April 22, 2025 You get a letter in the mail from what appears to be a legit law firm, informing you that you had a distant relative you didn't actually know... DIE, and leave you a fortune. A life-changing amount of money. Millions of dollars. Dr. Tim Keller …

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"All I Know" by Pastor Jazzion and myfeetprettySTUDIOS 3:44

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Positive Christian Rap - Hip Hop - Pastor Rapper - Jazz CathcartBy allthatjazzion

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Why Most People's Prayer Life SUCKS!....and how You Can 10x Yours TODAY!! 30:36

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Most people believe in God. But most people's prayer life SUCKS! I'm convinced that laziness is NOT the primary culprit although it IS an issue for many! I have found that most people's prayer life is trash because they don't know HOW to pray in a robust way. And they are in pretty good company. Jesus' own disciples asked Him to teach THEM to pray …

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Sermon - Calcutta and a Smile - The Road To Resurrection - Pastor Jazz Cathcart 41:56

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Bible Reference: Luke 19:11-27 Message by Pastor Jazzion Cathcart April 2025 during a Hope City Fellowship Sunday Service in Asheville, NC hopecityfellowship.orgBy allthatjazzion

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Episode 139: Are new federal policies keeping international students from attending Christian colleges? (Kenzie James) 38:44

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Colleges and universities with roots and ties in the Church of Christ community have a strong history of seeking and welcoming international students to their campuses. Many of them see this as essential to their Christian mission to "go therefore and make disciples of all nations" (Gospel of Matthew 28:19). Rapid changes to federal policies, howev…

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MTP 68: Karen Liller Part 1, How to Build Resilience and Encourage Compassion 27:06

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Spence and I were impressed by Karen's compassion for her students. In part 1 of this interview, Dr. Karen Liller, Distinguished University Health Professor at the University of South Florida and Director of the Activist Lab, shares her journey of faith, grief, and resilience. From childhood imagination to moments of public embarrassment, to losing…

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Episode 138: Girls and women are the future of rural and small town churches (Dr. Anessa Westbrook) 48:33

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Church of Christ congregations in the rural areas and small towns of the United States are struggling with closures and membership losses. What act of God and the Church of Christ together could lead to growth and health? Dr. Anessa Westbrook is co-director of the new Center for Ministry at York University in York, Nebraska. In this episode, Dr. We…

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The Gospel Beyond the Altar Call, Turning Messages into Mission, and Igniting Root-Level Transformation 52:16

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We explore how gospel fluency should be at the center of youth ministry, extending beyond just the moment of salvation to transform every aspect of students' lives and propel them into mission. • Gospel fluency is often overlooked because we assume students already understand the basics • Students live in a works-based world where they're constantl…

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Episode 137: Live theatre is building the body of Christ and making disciples in Atlanta (Sheri Gilbert-Wilson) 45:39

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One Church of Christ congregation in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is going all in on producing live theatre for its community. Since giving its first stage production a try, Bouldercrest Church of Christ is attracting casts and crews comprising Church of Christ members from all over the city. And thousands are attending performances like Scenes from the …

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Episode 136: What English-speaking Christian youth from Spanish-speaking churches and homes can teach the Church of Christ 42:15

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"Honorary title for this episode is 'Filling the Void.'" Listen and find out why (and thanks to Alonzo Rojo)! Jóvenes for Christ is a summer camp for English-speaking young Christians growing up in bilingual or Spanish-speaking churches and homes. In this episode, we hear from Jóvenes for Christ board members, Kevin Rivera (Lakeview Iglesia de Cris…

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The Necessary Shift in Youth Ministry, Attractional vs. Missional Models, and Making Disciples That Last 46:47

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Terry Parkman shares how youth ministry is fundamentally shifting from attractional to missional models, requiring leaders to focus on transforming students rather than merely entertaining them. • Youth ministry is at a tipping point where effective ministries will focus on outcomes (life transformation) rather than outputs (attendance numbers) • T…

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MTP 67: “And I Will Give You Rest”: Finding Your True Identity in Jesus through Sabbath Keeping, Roundtable Part 2 15:10

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This episode is part 2 of our roundtable discussion with Christian professors from around the country. We explore themes of Sabbath rest and identity in Christ, and professors share personal stories and practical ways to keep Jesus at the center of academic life and our identity. Main Takeaways Practicing Sabbath is vital to resisting the pressure …

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Episode 135: How journalism can be a truth-seeking ministry that serves God's justice (Jerry Mitchell) 57:13

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MacArthur "Genius Grant" recipient, Pulitzer Prize finalist and world famous investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell talks about how a relentless pursuit of the truth honors God and promotes God's desire for justice. In this episode, Mitchell talks about how he helped crack cold cases that brought to justice the murderers of five 1960s-era Civil Ri…

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Episode 134: Our Gen Y and Gen Z editors on the future of Christian journalism (Calvin Cockrell and Audrey Jackson) 37:27

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The two youngest members of The Christian Chronicle's full-time news team are incoming managing editor Calvin Cockrell (Gen Y) and outgoing managing editor Audrey Jackson (Gen Z). In this episode, they talk about how working with The Christian Chronicle is exposing them to the Church of Christ they never imagined or knew. They also talk about what …

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MTP 66: Roundtable Discussion, How to Recenter Your Identity on Jesus Instead of Work, Part 1 18:53

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In this unique roundtable format of Meet The Prof, we gather over a dozen Christian professors from campuses across the country to discuss a timely and personal question: how do we avoid getting our identity from our work instead of Christ? Inspired by a powerful clip from Sara Myers, the episode explores real struggles, vulnerable stories, and pra…

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Leaning Into the Mess, Releasing Your Grip, and How to Coach Young Leaders 39:26

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Reggie Hill, Young Adults Pastor at Journey Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin, shares his expertise on leadership development in youth ministry and how to avoid becoming "the lid" to your own ministry. • Shifting from being the superhero who does everything to a coach who develops leaders • Creating ministry tracks that help students find their leadersh…

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Episode 133: Why 2,000 Church of Christ volunteers are going to Detroit to talk to strangers (Leonardo Gilbert) 26:31

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In 1979, Church of Christ congregations in Chicago joined together in a concentrated campaign to evangelize the city. That event because the first "Crusade for Christ," an evangelism campaign that visited a major U.S. city every other year until the pandemic. Over the 40 years that the Crusade for Christ visited American cities, tens of thousands o…

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MTP 65: Denis LaClare Pt 2, How to Launch Ministries at Community Colleges and More 32:20

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Dr. Denis LaClare, Professor of Education at Porterville College in California, shares his inspiring journey of launching both faculty and student ministries. With experience in both campus ministry and higher education, Denis opens up about his outreach to international students, creative tabling strategies, and bold witness alongside fellow profe…

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Episode 132: Should churches endorse political candidates? (Chris McCurley) 43:48

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In early July 2025, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service changed its interpretation of the tax code to give houses of worship more leeway to engage in political speech, which may include endorsing candidates...even from the pulpit. Is this a good thing for the church and its Great Commission? Chris McCurley, preaching minister with the Walnut Street C…

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MTP 64: Denis LaClare Part 1, How to Step Into Disciple-Making by Launching a Student or Faculty Ministry 31:01

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Dr. Denis LaClare is a Professor of Education at Porterville College in California with a rare perspective: he serves both as a campus minister and as a full-time professor. In this episode, Denis shares his powerful testimony of how a sports-focused Canadian student came to Christ through brokenness, family, and a coach's profanity. He also opens …

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The Discipline That No One Sees, Seasons of Stretching, & the Platform You Didn't Pray For 48:16

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Ever notice how you can tell when someone has been with Jesus? There's something different about them—a presence, a peace, a perspective that stands out in our chaotic world. In this transformative episode of Vitals for Youth Ministry, National Youth Director for the Assemblies of God Austin Westlake reveals how consistent spiritual disciplines cre…

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MTP 63: Sara Myers Part 2, How to Launch a Campus Fellowship and Pray for Your Students 21:42

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In Part 2 of our interview, Dr. Sara Myers, Associate Chancellor of Research and Creative Activity and Professor of Biomechanics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), shares how she has grown bolder in her faith as a professor. In response to a student’s question about faith and legal boundaries, she gives practical advice for Christian pro…

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Episode 131: How prepared is your congregation for an active shooter? (Rick Arrington) 47:10

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On Sunday, June 22, 2025, a gunman armed with an AR-15 assault rifle opened fire on Crosspointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, as it assembled for worship. A fast-thinking deacon and two armed members of the congregation's security team killed the gunman before he could enter the church building and take the lives of any members or visitors. …

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Leadership Pain, Personal Growth Plans, and a Lifestyle of Development 52:19

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Micah Mac joins us to vulnerably share how a painful season of ministry—feeling inadequate, discouraged, and even depressed—became the catalyst for his most significant leadership growth. With remarkable transparency, Micah reveals the exact moment he discovered a framework for personal development that not only changed his ministry trajectory but …

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MTP 62 Sara Myers Pt 1, How do you surrender your professional identity to Jesus? 🧑‍⚕️🧑‍🏭🧑‍💼👨‍💼👷 17:44

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In this episode of Meet the Prof, we sit down with Dr. Sara Myers, Professor of Biomechanics and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activity at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Sara shares openly about a challenging season in her marriage during grad school, and how God used that time to deepen her faith, reshape her priorities…

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Episode 130: Bringing back the lost art of the biblical Lord's Supper (Christa Sanders Bryant) 47:58

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On June 12, 2025, The Christian Chronicle's Bobby Ross Jr. released a story about the Arlington (Virginia) Church of Christ. That congregation removed the pews from the center of its auditorium and replaced them with tables. Now, worshipers leave their seats and gather around those tables to share the Lord's Supper with each other. The article stir…

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MTP 61: Jonathan Boreyko Pt 2, How to Reject War Mindset, Worship in Fog Harvesting & God's Tenure 31:08

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In this second episode, Dr. Jonathan Boreyko, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, shares how he integrates his Christian faith into his teaching, collaborates with ministries through the Bradley Study Center, and encourages bold yet peaceful Christian witness on campus. He discusses student doubts, research on fog harves…

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Episode 129: Why do Christians say one thing about immigration, but vote for another? (Scott McConnell) 40:08

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Lifeway Research executive director Scott McConnell is back to talk about some new research that sheds light on current events. For starters, church attendance and sales of Bibles are going up. Not only that, but Americans' regard for the Bible seems to be increasing. Young people, in particular are demonstrating more openness to learning about the…

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MTP 60: Jonathan Boreyko Part 1 on Why Your Kid’s College Years Matter, Faith, Fluids and Grade Anxiety 31:53

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jonathan Boreyko, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. Jonathan shares his journey from a works-based "moralistic therapeutic deism" to a vibrant faith in Christ sparked by a Bible study in Romans. He discusses teaching thermodynamics with a theological twist, guiding students through con…

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The Power of Daily Denial, Dying to Dreams, & Following Up Encounters with Action 52:19

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Spiritual transformation begins with teaching students to deny themselves before they can truly follow Jesus. We've often emphasized the "follow" part without properly teaching the denial that must come first. • The importance of denying oneself as the foundation for spiritual transformation • How youth pastors often focus on attraction rather than…

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MTP 59: Jane Zhang Part 2 on Difficult Government Policies for Colleges, Faculty Prayer, & Natural Witness 25:58

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In this inspiring Part 2 of our interview, Dr. Qiong “Jane” Zhang, a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida, shares her thoughts as a Christian professor about governmental policies affecting colleges and international students. She shares how she initiated a faculty prayer group on campus, offers prayer…

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Episode 128: How a Church of Christ kid became one of comedy's rising stars...in his 40s (Brian Bates) 34:55

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Church of Christ member Brian Bates is one of the cleanest--and hottest--comedians in the country these days. In this episode, he takes us behind the jokes to reveal how a comedian builds rapport and trust with strangers--whether they're in a bar on Saturday night or a church on Sunday afternoon. Could all Christians learn something about the "Jesu…