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GSM Life Podcast

Grace Student Ministries•www.buzzsprout.com
Religion & Spirituality
Christianity
On this podcast we talk about what the Bible has to say about topics and issues relevant to high school students. We hope to help high school students live life according to God's word and find joy in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Episodes

Discussing Prince Caspian

In this episode, Tim and Bryce discuss their favorite plot points, characters, and themes from the second book in the Chronicles of Narnia.

Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 3 min

Who Was C.S. Lewis? Why Do Stories Matter?

In this episode, Tim and Bryce begin a series discussing C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia book series. In this episode, we discuss who Lewis was, what made his writings so significant, and what we appreciate about him. Then, we discuss why story matters and why we should read The Chronicles and other fiction.

Jun 03, 2024•42 min

The Ghost of William Howard Taft (Angels, Demons, the Unseen Realm, and Spiritual Warfare)

In this episode we discuss, very briefly, some of the things scripture has to say about the spiritual realm and the beings who live there. We talk about why this is an important subject, mistakes people make when thinking about these things, the danger and wonder of the spiritual realm, and some practical advice about this subject. Finally, we offer some wild takes on how active and pervasive spirits are in our day.

Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min

Napping Advice (Legalism and Moralism)

In this episode your hosts drop some profound wisdom on how to take the best naps. Time of day, location, season, etc. Get ready to get your snooze on. Also... we talk about what legalism is, isn't, and what it looks like.

Mar 07, 2024•55 min

SURPRISE - Colossians 3:1-7 Bonus Content

In this episode Pastor Bryce offers some thoughts, ideas, and stories that did not make it into his most recent sermon. Jonathan Edwards' Resolutions: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-resolutions-of-jonathan-edwards

Feb 21, 2024•21 min

Simple, Faithful, Glorious

In this episode we discuss the simple, boring, day-in and day-out, ordinary things and how God uses them. Many people ask whether or not anything really matters. The reality is that everything matters. There is purpose and meaning behind everything we do - including the boring stuff. Too often we seek the highs, the stuff, the experiences to fill us when we are meant to be fulfilled by serving God in ordinary, glorious ways.

Feb 19, 2024•54 min

Emotions - Understanding Them So You Can Stop Obsessing Over Them

In this episode we discuss a Biblical view of emotions and feelings. Do they matter or not? How much do they matter? Does God care about them? How do we honor God with the way we feel? We also attempt to unpack our internal experience as image bearers by understanding how our minds, wills, and feelings work. We also try to debunk some incorrect perspectives on our feelings. We pray this helps you glorify and obey God with how you feel. https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/is-happiness-differen...

Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min

Riding Lions - Fear of the Lord vs. Fear of Man

In this episode we discuss why and how we can fear the Lord rather than fearing man. Every person faces the battle of valuing how the Lord views us versus how people view us. We all have an innate desire for approval and acceptance. This can lead us to acting and speaking in a way so that people will approve of us instead of acting and speaking in such a way that God will approve of us. Our goal with this episode is to define what it means to fear the Lord, why it is difficult to fear the Lord, ...

Sep 25, 2023•48 min

Modesty

In this episode we tackle the tricky topic of modesty. What does it mean to be modest? What does the Bible have to say about the way we present ourselves, including the way we dress? We offer what we pray is a helpful starting point for this discussion.

Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min

Reintroduction and Worldview

On this episode we reintroduce the podcast and why we do it. We also talk about what worldview means and some basics on a Biblical worldview. We also give a preview for what you can expect for structure and topics for future episodes!

Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min

How to Be a Biblical Man or Woman

In this episode we break down some trends we see in how people think about men and women. We lay out some basic ideas from the Bible about how men and women should live and act. This episode is a little of this and a little of that so there is probably something for everyone!

Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min

What Does God Want For My Future?

In this special episode of the podcast we had some guests join us! Many of our juniors and seniors were over for the night and we decided to record a live episode of the podcast where they could interact with us and ask questions. We discuss how we can know what God's will is for our individual lives. We tackle this topic with scripture and share out personal experiences with discerning where God is leading us and what he wants for us. We hope this is helpful and formative!

Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min

We called YOU - Answering Students' Questions About Dating

In this episode we had some fun cold calling students and asking them to ask us questions about dating, romance, and marriage. You all had great questions and this was one of the most fun episodes to record. We hope you enjoy!

Dec 28, 2022•56 min

Finally Talking About Actually Dating - Dating (part 3)

On this episode we finally get into the process and best practices for dating. We talk about how to think with the end in mind, boundaries (physical, spiritual, and emotional), and mistakes Christians make when dating.

Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min

Boys, Babes, and Batman - Dating (part 2)

On this episode we continue our conversation about dating as Christians. On this episode we do our best to answer the question, when am I ready to date? How old should you be? What should your relationship with the Lord be like? What do other people think about if I'm ready to date?

Dec 12, 2022•43 min

Let's BeReal - Social Media

You don't want to miss this one! In our longest episode yet we discuss something that has come to dominate many of our lives - social media. We share our own experiences with these platforms and why we do or do not use them. We answer questions like, "should Christians use social media?" "How should a Christian use social media?" "What are the downsides and pitfalls of using social media?" "Who should a Christian follow and not follow?" We hope and pray this episode helps you be thoughtful about...

Oct 31, 2022•51 min

Jedis, Aquariums, and Other Zodiac Signs - What Is Manifesting?

In this episode we talk about the practice of Manifesting. This is something that is becoming more popular in our culture and even in Christianity. What is it? Why do people do it? Should Christians do it? Are there any dangers in practicing manifesting? As we talk about this we touch on a lot of other important topics! God's will and sovereignty, how we think about the future, spiritual forces, and even some church history!

Oct 17, 2022•40 min

Apple Crisp and Other Delicious Morsels - GOSSIP

On this episode we talk about gossip - what it is, why it's tricky, why it's harmful, and how you can avoid this type of unhelpful conversation. Many of us struggle with saying unnecessary and unhelpful things about people behind their backs and God's word has a lot to say about how and why we should avoid this. We give some definitions, talk about some ways you may be participating in gossip without even knowing it, try to help you follow Christ more closely in this are, and (as always) have a ...

Oct 03, 2022•32 min

Gummy Sharks, Peach Rings, and Honoring Our Parents

In this episode we talk about what it means and what it looks like to honor our parents. Middle and High School students often have conflict with their parents and struggle to have a healthy relationship with them. We talk about how how to interact with our parents in a way that makes them look good and makes God look good. Honoring our parents is a command from the Lord and it is a blessing to those who obey that command. It is right but it is also good!

Sep 19, 2022•32 min

Airhorns and the Atonement, Fountains and Forgiveness - What Is the Gospel?

In this episode we talk about one of the most important questions in all of life - what is the gospel? We do our best to define this truth from scripture and share some common misunderstandings when it comes to this important question. We talk about our own journeys to understanding the gospel more fully and things we wish we knew sooner about this wonderful news.

Sep 06, 2022•45 min

How to Have a Great School Year - No Navel Gazing!

In this episode we talk about how you, as a Christian in high school, can have a great school year. What should you focus on this year? What should you prioritize? How do you make the most of this year? We also start off the episode by discussing some our regrets from high school and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.

Aug 17, 2022•46 min

The Heart Behind the Podcast

In the first episode of the GSM Life Podcast we talk about why we started it and what we hope you can learn from it. We introduce ourselves then talk about the gospel, the glory of God, and why being a Christian is the best way to live life.

Aug 17, 2022•33 min
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