Student Life Podcast

In a world that’s always chasing what’s next, it’s easy to overlook what’s already in your hands. But when you stop to give thanks, something powerful happens — your heart begins to change. Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s missing to what God is doing right now. Being thankful isn’t just about good manners — it’s a spiritual habit that transforms your perspective, builds your faith, and opens your eyes to God’s goodness all around you.

We often think we’ve got time to figure out this whole “God thing” — that faith is something for later, when life gets serious. But the truth is, time is shorter than we think, and every moment matters. God isn’t waiting for you to be older, smarter, or more put together — He’s calling you now.Doubt doesn’t disqualify you, and feeling distant doesn’t mean God is gone. Faith starts with a choice and grows into a journey — one that’s built on truth, not just emotion. Don’t wait for the perfect moment to believe… it’s already here.

 It’s easy to scroll, comment, or call people out—but Jesus calls us to something higher. In a world quick to cancel, He challenges us to check our hearts before pointing fingers, speak truth without throwing stones, and love people louder than labels. This week we’re learning how real love starts with grace and ends with truth—the kind of love that looks like Jesus.

So many people believe the fairy tale — that finding “the one” will finally make them complete. But the truth is, no relationship can fill the space only God was meant to occupy. When you seek Him first, He makes you whole and prepares you for real love that lasts. This week we’ll bust the myth of “happily ever after” and discover how wholeness comes from God, not another person.

 In this new series, we dive into some of the commonly held fictions that the world tries to get us to believe. This week we tackle the question of “Can I do anything I want, or does God have a plan for me?” As we study the Bible and God’s character, the answer is clear.

Jesus proved the value you have to Him when He died on the cross for you. When you realize how much you are loved, that the price was paid on purpose, you begin to realize the master plan God has for you. Now it is time for you to act differently, living worthy of the calling and growing in every area to look more like Christ.

Our emotions are real and often strong, but they don’t tell the whole story. God’s truth is bigger than what we feel, and His ways are higher than what we can understand. Even when we only see part of the picture, we can trust the One who sees it all and choose courage and faith over fear.

It’s so easy to get caught in the trap of scrolling, comparing, and wishing we had someone else’s looks, talents, or life. But comparison only blinds us to our worth and robs us of joy. The Bible reminds us we weren’t made to copy each other — we were made in God’s image, uniquely crafted with a purpose only we can fulfill. Instead of chasing someone else’s calling, celebrate who God made you to be. When you walk in step with the Spirit, you’ll discover freedom, contentment, and the joy of being the real you.

You don’t have to prove your worth — God already settled it. From the moment He knit you together, He called you His masterpiece. Culture may shout that value comes from money, followers, or success, but your true worth comes from the hands that created you and the breath that gave you life. This week, discover how nothing — not mistakes, not opinions, not circumstances — can diminish the value God has placed on you.

Life can feel like wandering — wrong turns, breakdowns, and detours. But the Holy Spirit wants to lead us every single day. When we listen for His voice and say “yes” to His direction, we find out that God has been positioning us perfectly all along. This week, discover how living Spirit-led changes your decisions, your direction, and even your destiny.

God has given every believer spiritual gifts—not for show, but for service. These gifts come from the same Spirit and are meant to build up the body of Christ. When we use our gifts with humility and love, the church grows stronger, united in diversity, and each of us steps into the purpose God designed for us.

The Holy Spirit is more than a comforting presence—He is the source of supernatural power that fuels our obedience, overcomes fear, and gives us courage to share Jesus with others and live out our purpose. Just as Peter and John moved with boldness through the Spirit, we too can live with strength, intimacy, and courage. This week, step out in faith and be a living witness, empowered by the Spirit to impact the world around you.

Blurb: Scripture tells us that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. That truth carries profound significance—God chose usas the dwelling place for His Spirit. With the Holy Spirit living within, He faithfully cleanses, teaches, empowers, and guides us. This changes how we view ourselves and how we live.

This week we discover that the Holy Spirit isn’t a mysterious force or an “it,” but a real and holy personality—sent by Jesus to guide, comfort, and help us every day. We learn what it means to treat the Holy Spirit as God Himself and why following His lead isn’t optional for a life of faith.

Want to keep moving forward in your faith after camp? Remember these three tactics: surround yourself with the right people, put your faith into action, and stay teachable. Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when you’re intentional. When you keep the right peeps, take bold steps, and stay a student of God’s Word, you’ll keep advancing.

In this message, Pastor Seth Crossman talks about the laborers being few because we feel in adequate of going out into the world to share the good news of the gospel. But Jesus has called us to go and impacted the world with His message.

You weren’t made to jump alone. Like tandem skydivers, we’re called to work with God, not against Him. This message unpacks what happens when we align our faith and obedience with God’s power—it’s exponential. Using Psalm 119, we see what it takes to work in tandem so that we can pursue God’s plan for us with his exponential presence and power.

Every day, we're faced with a choice: follow the pull of the flesh or walk by the Spirit. In this message, we'll look at Galatians 5 to unpack how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live differently—not perfectly, but purposefully. Through a visual illustration and real-life examples, we’ll explore how to stay on God’s path, avoid the traps of the flesh, and live out the freedom we’ve been given to love, serve, and grow.

We often carry the crushing weight of judgment—our own, others’, and what we think God expects of us. But Jesus offers freedom, not condemnation. In this message, we look at a woman who poured out everything in worship and was criticized for it—yet honored by Jesus. You’ll discover how to break free from the expectations that chain you and embrace the unique assignment God has given you. Because following Him may disappoint some people, but it will never disappoint your soul.

We all face a tug-of-war between our desires and God's direction. Like Naaman, we often want to do things our way—holding on to control, pride, or comfort. But real transformation comes when we surrender fully to God. This message challenges us to stop dividing our lives into “God’s part” and “my part,” and instead let God reshape the whole pie. When we trust His way over ours, we discover purpose, healing, and abundance we could never create on our own.