Tik tok, Tinder, the Metaverse. It seems like life is found on our screen. But what if scrolling, snapping, and swiping is actually making you miserable? What if the social media apps you love are not loving you? Maybe you need to “unfollow” what’s trending to find what’s true. Come hear what you’re really looking for on your screen and how to find it. Podcaster: Leah Riner
Making the right decision can be hard. Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same. Sometimes it’s the easiest. How do you know the difference? If you feel crippled by making decisions, you are not alone. Come check out how to make decision with clarity and confidence. Podcaster: Cooper Cadle
Whether we realize it or not, we are all being influenced by something and we are all influencing others. What do you want your impact to look like? Come learn how Jesus influenced and made disciples and how we are invited to do the same. Podcasters: Katie Leonard & Leah Salas Resources: https://subsplash.com/faithbibleok/lb/mi/+c37msvr - How to Make Disciples Disciples are Made not Born – book Personal Disciple making - book https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-124-how-to-make-disc...
We live in a world that tells us to do what feels right, but for many of us when it comes to relationships following our heart has led to a lot of pain and regret. Romantic relationships are often challenging and confusing, but they don't have to be--we just need someone to shoot us straight. Learn how to avoid blindspots, gain a proper perspective, and thrive in relationships - your future self will thank you! Podcasters: Danny & Hailey Points Get the Tough Love E-Book HERE ....
How do we deal with all these negative thoughts? Does your mind feel like a prison of all the never-ending list of things you have to do? Are you consumed with thoughts that your life isn't the way you want it to be? Have you ever wanted to just hide in your room and binge Netflix or YouTube or mindless videos because you can’t stand to be alone with your thoughts? Have you ever tried to just distract yourself from...yourself? This is not how we were created to live. God has an answer to your an...
Does God actually hear us when we pray? How do I know if he's listening? Why do some of my prayers get answered and others don’t? What does it look like to have a deep prayer life? Come find the answers to these questions and learn how to access this asset you never knew you needed. Podcaster: Carly Barnett Questions to consider: Have you ever experienced God answer a prayer before? (Maybe with a yes, no, or wait?) What doubts do you have about God when it comes to prayer? Which of the promises ...
Walking with God in college is hard. God has called us to live one way yet we are tempted everyday to live another. Come learn how to navigate this tension and see how God promises us a way of escape! Podcaster: Cameron Moore
In a world full of hookups, breakups, and makeups it's hard to know what is actually good for you. Come hear about God’s design for our sexuality. No boys allowed. Podcasters: Kaitlynn Ingram & Cat Coyle Questions to Consider: What your views of sexuality growing up? Have you ever thought about the fact that God created our sexuality? How does this change the way that you view sexuality? How do you think that knowing we are known and loved by God actually meets our deepest need? Why do you t...
Culture tells us to keep our beliefs to ourself. The world pulls us toward silence, while its voice gets louder and louder, but following Jesus isn't about just playing defense. We need to learn to play offense. We know God wants us to share our faith, but if we're honest we're afraid! What if Jesus wants you to follow him courageously? What if you could help your friends find the life they've always longed for? If you want to have a lasting impact in this world, come learn how to share your fai...
Do you desire to be a part of something eternally significant? Do you want your day-to-day to be full of joy? Do you want to be inspired to love others well? Are you struggling to experience peace, to share Jesus with others, and to obey God is all areas of your life? The solution to all of this is found in one source…Christ. Come find out what is means to Abide in Christ! Podcaster: Jared Stavinoha Questions to consider: Which branch do you think you are (fruit-bearing branch or non-fruit beari...
Is it even possible to have a real relationship with Jesus? Will I get into Heaven? Can I even know that for sure? What does it actually look like to follow Jesus in college? Come and take the test of true belief. Who sits on the throne of your life? You, or Jesus? Podcaster: Stephen Billings
How did we get here? Am I the result of an evolutionary process or something more? If God did create the world, why would he even do that? Come learn about the beginnings of humanity and put those nagging questions to rest. Podcaster: Rob Blankenship
A great man once said, “If you want to get big, you’ve got to lift something heavy”. All of God’s word has breath-taking power to change us from spiritual lightweights to warriors. But like any tool at the gym, we have to know how to use it! Come learn 2 techniques for storing God’s word in your heart that will take your spiritual fitness to the next level. Podcaster: Jake Welchans
The title says it all. Come learn what the Bible says on alcohol & drugs. And bring some questions of your own! Podcaster: Matt Pace Questions to consider: Were you surprised that the Bible speaks more positively about alcohol than negatively? How would you describe Jesus’ interaction with alcohol? Which of the four categories do you fall in when it comes to alcohol? Immature Abstainer, Mature Abstainer, Immature Partaker, or Mature Partaker. Is there a way you can mature in your relationshi...
Growing spiritually isn’t easy especially when there are so many different elements to our walk with God: Reading the bible, prayer, fellowship, sharing your faith, and the list goes on… Do you ever wonder if it’s even possible to live it all out? Do you ever feel stagnant and wonder why you aren’t growing? We can have great intentions to grow but struggle to follow through. Come learn how to put your faith in action and how to experience Explosive Growth in 2022. Podcaster: Thomas Ganaden...
An airplane with massive wings may look impressive but without an engine, it won’t fly anywhere. You may not notice the missing engine at first glance but when it's time to fly that impressive plane proves to be useless. In the same way, biblical knowledge and ministry skills may seem impressive and even give you opportunities for spiritual leadership but without godly character, you won’t last very long. To be a leader who lasts, you need godly character. Come learn what godly character is, why...
Society around us is becoming more and more volatile and friendships are easily broken--is it even possible to have relationships that last? Fellowship is the key to unbreakable bonds. True fellowship isn't found in the church hall or during a nice clean evening of fun over pizza. Come hear how you can experience the deep relationships we all desire. Podcaster: Charley Gardner
Many of you have taken a significant step this semester or here at SMC to put your trust in Christ. We are so excited for you! But I know you may be asking yourself, "So....now what?" Come find out the first steps to take to follow God for a lifetime. Podcaster: Stephen Click Questions to Consider: What are the best things you've done to connect with God? What can you do to devote yourself to God and his word this spring? What are the best things you've done to connect with God's people? What ca...
Is there only one true religion? If so, how can I be sure that Christianity is the right one? Is there something about Christianity that makes it unique among the other religions of the world? Tune in to this podcast to hear these questions answered. Podcaster: Bryan McGaha
If God is good, why do we experience so much hardship, pain, and even death. If he's a loving God, why do these bad things happen? Why would people still follow Him? Let's discuss these very real and important questions and see how the bible speaks to the age old question: Why do bad things happen to good people? Podcaster: Matt Smith
Ever wish you could understand and get more out of the Bible? If you rake the surface, you only get leaves. If you want the diamonds, you have to dig! Come learn some tools to dig deeper and learn more every time you read the Bible this year! Podcaster: Blake Chrisman Questions to consider: How do you typically approach your time reading the Bible? What would change if you truly grasped that it is “God-breathed?” The fact the Bible is God-breathed reveals with certainty: 1) Who God is, 2) A soun...
Have you ever noticed someones spiritual life and thought, "Wow, I'll never get to their level"? But here is the reality: the habits you start today form the person you become tomorrow. Come learn how to create the habits that will set you up for a lifetime of spiritual growth. Podcaster: Austin Leonard Questions to consider: Who are the people you look up to spiritually? What about their spiritual life stands out? For each of the different principles, what are the areas that I need to develop? ...
Have you ever experienced something amazing only to have it quickly fade away? Has there ever been a time in your life where you feel like you were deeply connected to God but eventually you slipped back into those same old sinful habits and patterns you swore you would never go back to? Check this podcast out to hear about how to have an abundant, unwavering faith for a lifetime! Podcaster: Drew Barnett
We often try to be fill the roles that only God can: In control of everything, being everywhere for everyone, always available. It's impossible so we become anxious. Come learn a way to read scripture that shows us our role and who we are while worshiping God for being who only he can be! Podcasters: Charlotte Talley & Milana Brown Scripture Referenced: Story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17) Story of Noah and the Ark (Genesis 6:5-8:22) Psalm 147:5 1 John 3:20 Luke 1:37 Proverbs 15:3 EFAP T...
