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We are the young-adult ministry for Grace Church, Bath Campus in Akron, OH. We hope these conversations help grow your understanding of Jesus and relationship with God. If you're a young adult (ages 18-29ish) in the area, just know our ministry is all about community so we'd love to see you join us on Tuesday or Thursday Nights at 754 Ghent Road, Akron OH.
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**We apologize for the poor audio quality this week. Our systems crashed while recording. While we did our best to recover the audio, we're sorry if things are hard to understand.** This episode is for the guys! How do you know what to be looking for in a girl? This week, Josiah goes somewhere most people won't: the real green flags and red flags that actually predict whether a relationship will thrive or slowly drain you. It's not about a checklist of qualities. It's about one question: is s...
Most of us were never taught what to actually look for in a partner. We go off vibes, attraction, and whether they seem like a good person and then wonder why things fall apart five years in. This week, Josiah gets specific about what separates a healthy man from a toxic one and the answer might not be what you expect. It's not about who's hotter, more successful, or says the right things. It's about trajectory. Does he take initiative or make excuses? Does he take responsibility or quietly l...
There's a reason breakups sometimes hurt way more than they "should." Or why you can't stop thinking about someone you know wasn't good for you. Or why that situationship left you feeling more empty than fulfilled. Turns out, there's actual neuroscience behind it and it has everything to do with how bonding, oxytocin, and intimacy work in your brain. This week, Josiah gets into what modern psychology and an ancient text both seem to agree on: sex is not just physical. It bonds you. And when t...
Romance causes more anxiety than almost anything else in life. How do you find the right person? How do you avoid repeating the same mistakes? How do you know when to stay or when to walk away? And why does something we want so badly so often end up hurting us? In this episode, Josiah lays the foundation for a series on relationships by challenging one of the biggest assumptions in modern dating: that love is about what we receive. Drawing from social research, cultural trends, and the teachi...
In this live Q&A episode, Josiah Bogue, Chuck Olminsky, and Vinnie Lobello respond to some of the most common questions people have about Christianity. Has the Bible been changed over time? Are there real contradictions in it? Are some translations more trustworthy than others? Why does suffering exist if God is loving? Can you be a “good person” and still end up in hell? These questions come from people inside and outside the church, including skeptics, seekers, and longtime believers. T...
What do you do when something in the Bible really bothers you? When a passage feels confusing, offensive, or completely at odds with what you expect God to be like? A lot of people quietly walk away at that point. Others stay but stop being honest. In this episode, Josiah explores one of the most overlooked ideas in faith: questioning Jesus. Using the story of John the Baptist’s doubts, this conversation looks at how expectations shape belief, why we’re tempted to remake God in our own image,...
Reading the Bible can feel intimidating—confusing passages, unfamiliar contexts, and the question of where do I even start? In Part 3 of our Bible series, Chuck helps bring the Scriptures down to earth by offering practical tools for reading the Bible with clarity, consistency, and confidence. In this episode, we talk about how to approach different parts of the Bible, what to do when you feel stuck or overwhelmed, and how to move from simply reading the text to actually understanding and app...
A lot of people wonder the same thing, whether they’re religious or not: If God is real, how would anyone actually hear from Him? Is it a feeling? A sign? A random thought? And how do you know you’re not just making it up? In this episode, Josiah breaks down one of the most common and confusing questions people ask about the Bible. He explores why so many of us feel unsure about God’s voice, why spiritual signals can feel overwhelming or unreliable, and how Jesus actually said God communicate...
We all say we care about certain things. Relationships. Health. Purpose. Meaning. God. But when life gets busy, overwhelming, or painful, those things somehow always end up last. In this episode, Izzy shares what a normal, chaotic day looks like, why so many of us struggle to slow down, and how distractions, doubt, guilt, and exhaustion quietly shape our lives. She walks through a moment from Jesus’ life where he faced the same three pressures we face every day: what we need, what we want, an...
A lot of people try spiritual habits like prayer, reading the Bible, or going to church… and walk away feeling bored, frustrated, or unchanged. Some assume they’re doing it wrong. Others assume God isn’t real. In this episode, Josiah talks about why so many spiritual practices don’t work the way we expect—and why that might actually be the point. It isn’t about being more disciplined, more religious, or fixing your life. It’s about why so many of us feel distant, even when we’re “doing all th...
Every year, we tell ourselves this one will be different. New goals. New habits. New mindset. But sooner or later, something unexpected hits — stress, loss, disappointment, change — and everything we were trying to build feels shaky again. In this episode, Josiah explores one of the most honest things Jesus ever taught about life and stability: why some people stay grounded through chaos while others feel like they collapse the moment something goes wrong. Whether you consider yourself ...
We all have places we go when we feel empty. Things that help for a moment, but never seem to last. In this episode, Chuck walks through a surprising conversation Jesus has with a woman at a well, someone who kept returning to the same place hoping it would finally satisfy her. Instead of judging her, Jesus names her thirst and offers something deeper than quick fixes or temporary relief.
A lot of people are comfortable saying Jesus was wise, loving, and influential. Some even say he was one of the greatest teachers who ever lived. But there’s one question most of us avoid because of how uncomfortable it is: Did Jesus actually claim to be God? In this episode, Josiah walks through what Jesus really said about himself, why so many people misunderstand it, and why the answer matters even if you don’t consider yourself religious. It’s an honest look at history, Jesus’ own words, ...
For a lot of people, the biggest obstacle to believing in Jesus isn’t the Bible, science, or unanswered questions. It’s Christians. The judgment. The double standards. The feeling that church is full of people who talk about love but don’t live it. In this episode, Josiah looks at a surprising truth most people miss: Jesus was more outspoken about religious hypocrisy than anyone else in history. He confronts why hypocrisy happens, how it actually forms, and why it pushes so many people away f...
A lot of people vibe with Jesus’ ideas like love, peace, and purpose, but feel confused, frustrated, or boxed in by actual “Christian” expectations. In this episode, Josiah breaks down one of the most surprising moments in Jesus’ life: a massive crowd loved what Jesus did for them, but had almost zero interest in actually knowing Him.
the Bible says that emotional maturity isn’t about pretending you're grown up. It’s about learning what hope is and where it actually comes from.
You ever make a huge decision for God… and then immediately mess it up? In this episode, Josiah talks about Peter messing up and what that moment says about how Jesus handles failure. If you’ve ever wondered if God’s disappointed in you or done giving second chances, this one’s gonna hit home.
If God is real… why doesn’t He just make it obvious? Why not write His name in the sky or give everyone a personal miracle? Wouldn’t that make believing easier? In this episode, Josiah unpacks one of the most honest questions people ask about faith — and what kind of “belief” actually changes your life.
Life can feel like a maze. Everyone’s trying to figure out which path actually leads somewhere good—but what if what feels right isn’t right at all? In this episode, Isaac explores why trusting God can be so hard, especially when what we see seems safer than what He promises. If you’ve ever questioned whether faith actually works in real life—or if God’s way is really better—this one’s for you.
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