East Memorial Student Podcast

If Paul could walk into our youth group today, what might be the first command he would give? In Colossians 2:6-7, Paul gives his first command to the Colossians—and it is clear: if you’ve received Christ, then walk in Him. In this episode, we explore four marks of walking in Christ—being rooted, built up, established in faith, and overflowing with thanksgiving—and why this daily walk is the foundation of a joyful, authentic Christian life.Main Passages: Colossians 2:6-7; Luke 7:36-47; Psalm 32:1-7; Colossians 1:9-12East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 28th, 2025

What really drives a faithful pastor? For the Apostle Paul, it wasn’t money or influence. He longed for every believer to grow in maturity, find encouragement in Christ, and stand firm with unshakable stability of faith. This episode unpacks Paul’s vision and why these same goals should shape our lives and ministries today.Main Passages: Colossians 1:28-2:5; Proverbs 7East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 21st, 2025

Having previously discussed his "ministry of suffering" in the preceding verses, the Apostle Paul will now discuss his "ministry of mystery" in verses 25-27. The mystery involved in Paul's preaching, once understood, has significant implications for Christians, especially those who are not Jewish by birth.Main Passages: Colossians 1:25-27; Ephesians 3:1-8; Numbers 11:16-17, 24-29; Joel 2:28-29; John 14:16-20; Acts 11:1-18East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 14th, 2025

Starting in verse 24, the Apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, begins to outline his ministry and concern on behalf of the Colossians and all other believers. In this message, Pastor Mathew will explain Paul's ministry of suffering and its benefits.Main Passages: Colossians 1:24; 2 Corinthians 11:24-29; Matthew 10:24-25; John 15:18-20; 1 Peter 4:12-16East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 7th, 2025

Becoming a Christian is like being drafted into a new life and identity. In these verses of Colossians 1, Paul outlines three things that define a person before they become a Christian and three things that define a person after they become a Christian. In the middle of that transition is the Christian's reconciliation to God through the life and death of Jesus Christ, and the continued faith of a Christian proves their reconciliation.Main Passages: Colossians 1:21-23; Ephesians 2:1-3; James 4:1-4; Matthew 7:24-27East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 30th, 2025