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Did you ever want to get a tattoo or dye your hair but were told your body is a temple and you couldn't do that? Was the person who told you that smoking or eating a Big Mac while saying it? This week...

1 Nov 202135min

If you grew up in church, you were probably told to choose your friends wisely. While that's biblical and sound advice, it somehow turned into an us vs them mentality where we looked down on those who...

25 Okt 202134min

Growing up, we emphasized testimonies and conversion stories that were gigantic transformations. But often times those stories were best case exaggerated, worst case lies. And they made church kids fe...

18 Okt 202134min

If you went on a foreign mission trip in youth group, chances are it was a glorified vacation with a little bit of serving. But is there a better way to approach mission trips than the way we did grow...

11 Okt 202133min

Mental health wasn't something we talked about in youth group. We were made to feel Jesus was all we needed as if you couldn't be a Christian and struggle with your mental health. This week we talk ab...

4 Okt 202146min

Growing up in youth group, we sexualized everything. Somehow girls' shoulders and belly buttons were too much for guys to handle. Instead of holding guys responsible for their thoughts, we blamed the ...

27 Sep 202132min

Have you ever been a part of a church or youth group that elevates one type of sin about everything else? They pick one thing and constantly talk about it while seemingly brushing off everything else....

20 Sep 202133min

If you've ever been to church camp or on a church retreat, you know that on the last night before you go home, there are going to be tears. It's a ritual as old as time. This week we talk about why cr...

13 Sep 202131min