Why Giving Thanks Matters
Today, in town for Thanksgiving, Friend of the Podcast Phil Sena joins us to discuss why taking the time to give thanks is important.
Nov 27, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 123
The Living Youth Podcast
The Living Youth Podcast helps teens and young adults think biblically about culture and current events. It’s hosted by Wallace Smith and John Robinson.
Episodes
An Update on Africa with Mr. Peter Nathan!
We took advantage of the recent Council of Elders meetings to grab Mr. Peter Nathan to join us in the podcast studio for an update on the brethren and the Work in Africa. Join us and listen in!
Nov 22, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 122
Thinking Biblically About the U.S. Election
Passions are still pretty high in many places about the recent U.S. Presidential election and the aftermath. And when passions are high, thinking biblically is the best way to keep your head on straight. So, as promised last time, this week we talk about it. Let us know what you think in the comments!
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 121
A Few Memories from the Feast 2024
We're back! In this last episode of this season, we briefly reflect on some experiences this past Feast of Tabernacles and encourage you to do the same. Hope you had a great one!
Nov 09, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 120
More Looking Forward to the Millennium
This week, a listener request... As the two of us gear up to travel out of the country to serve at Feast of Tabernacles observances, we have Christ's millennial reign on the brain! Today, we discuss five things that we are looking forward to about that reign. We hope this will inspire your own discussions as you head to your own Feast sites around the world! (For our first discussion, check out Episode 71.)
Oct 11, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Hearing the Trumpets Now
While the seven trumpets of the Day of the Lord are still ahead of us, can we hear them now? Do our lives reflect our belief that they really will sound? In this week's episode, we discuss how the knowledge of what lies ahead should affect our lives today.
Oct 04, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 118
What to Think About Celebrity Conversions
There's a growing number of celebrities converting to professing Christianity, Catholicism in particular. It might be someone we couldn't care less about, or it might be someone we've long looked up to. What should we keep in mind when a popular public figure "converts"?
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 117
Get to Know Mr. Mario Hernandez!
Today, we fulfill a desire we've long had for the podcast and sit down with Evangelist Mr. Mario Hernandez to get to know the story of his youth, how he came into the truth and the Church, and his advice for teens and young adults. Join us!
Sep 13, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 116
You Become Your Entertainment
The old saying "You are what you eat" applies to more than physical food. Your entertainment feeds your mind and heart and has a powerful and unavoidable impact on who you will become. So, choose well!
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Be Not Easily Offended
It's easy to get offended—frankly, it's become the default status of our culture. However, the ability to avoid being offended is a vital skill for developing real, Christ-honoring relationships of substance, and the Bible has guidance, perspective, and advice for young people seeking to develop that skill. It takes effort and practice, but it's worth it!
Aug 30, 2024•59 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Playing God—the Right Way and the Wrong Way
With astonishing recent advances in science and technology, playing God is becoming dangerously easy. But, in a way, doesn't God want us to do that? Let's talk about it!
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 113
Why Does God Use Prophecy?
Prophecy is weird! But it really is important, and God uses it for good reason. Join us today as we talk about why God uses prophecy, some reasons why He doesn’t , why you don’t need to be intimidated by it, and how to start understanding it yourself.
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Classic Episode: Thinking Biblically About History
Today, we revisit an older podcast episode most of you haven't heard—the fourth one we ever did! We hope you'll forgive the old sound quality a bit (we were growing!) and welcome Mr. Mark Sandor as our guest, as he talks with us about thinking clearly and biblically about history.
Aug 09, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 111
A Very "Special" Start to the Olympics
Well, the opening celebrations of the 2024 Summer Olympics in France were a display of many things not worth celebrating. It bothered some, while others were bothered for very different reasons. Let's put on our biblical thinking caps and talk about it!
Aug 02, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Keep It Real with "Big Picture" Passages
Some Bible passages stand out to us and help us keep a larger picture in mind. When you find those, hold on to them! Today on the podcast, we discuss a few of ours.
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 109
Meditations on an Almost-Assassination
The near-miss assassination attempt on Mr. Donald Trump could have been a national tragedy. In moments like this, it is vital to think biblically and not just emotionally. Today, we meditate together on some important principles that should come to mind in a moment like this one.
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Remembering Mr. Richard Ames
Today, we sit down with our guest, Mr. Phil Sena, and share some memories about Mr. Richard Ames, a faithful servant of God, and reflect on his life and legacy.
Jul 12, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Why We Don't Engage in Politics
Why don't we get involved in politics? As the world around us falls apart, it can be increasingly tempting to follow the crowds into the voting booth. But it isn't God's way, and with thanks to a listener who asked us about this question, today we discuss why. Please join us!
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 106
Wisdom of the Ages: Honoring Our Elderly
In this episode, we discuss the timeless wisdom and plain old good advice that Leviticus 19:32 offers when it tells us to rise before the grayheaded. Obeying the command to honor our elderly brings a lot of benefits, not just to them but to us. Listen in and learn why!
Jun 28, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 105
From Walt to Woke: Disney's Changing Values
You might wonder if it's your imagination, but it's not: Disney, broadly considered the premier producer of children's entertainment and media, is actively pressing queer theory and gender ideology on their viewers. Today, we talk about Disney's not-that-secret agenda and share some biblical thoughts about the implications for our times and the choices we should make about the media we consume.
Jun 21, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 104
God's Spirit of Power, Love, and a Sound Mind!
With Pentecost right around the corner, today we zoom in on 2 Timothy 1:7 to see what it says about God's Spirit and the courage, power, love, and sound-mindedness it enables in our lives. Whether you are already baptized or baptism is yet in your future, understanding what it means to have God's Spirit is vital, and we hope this episode helps to get you started in the right direction.
Jun 14, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 103
"Dad, Why Aren't We Normal?"
A question asked by Mr. Robinson's daughter years ago turned into a sermonette, then a Bible study, then a pre-teen camp Christian Living class, and now a Tomorrow's World article that you will see in the July-August 2024 issue in a few weeks! Today we chat with him about that question: Dad, why aren't we normal?
Jun 07, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Harrison Butker's Speech and Prophecy
When 28-year-old Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker recently gave a commencement address to Benedictine College graduates, he kicked off a firestorm of controversy. But biblically discerning listeners will note a mix of great values and great inaccuracies in his speech—and, believe it or not, potentially prophetic relevance. Join us as we break it down!
May 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 101
Advice for the End of the World
Welcome to our 100th episode! We have a treat this week for the occasion. The world around us might look grim, and with an eye on Bible prophecy, we know what to expect. But should we look at the gathering storm and let it get us down, or do we accept the challenge and prepare to rise above the clouds? Special guest Mr. Gerald Weston stops by and offers us some grounded, hopeful advice!
May 24, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Thinking About the Campus Protests
As protests related to the war in Gaza continue on many college campuses, it's important that we think clearly about them. What's going on with these protests? What are they achieving, if anything? And what do we do, as followers of Jesus Christ, when confronted with heartbreaking images in our news feeds? Join us today as we ask and answer important questions about the protests.
May 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Delight in the Sabbath!
This week we talk with Mr. Phil Sena, friend of the podcast, and address a listener's question about keeping the Sabbath. We hope you enjoy it and that your next Sabbath is all the more delightful for what you hear!
May 03, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Women, Wives, and Mothers Reflect Their Creator
Society does not sufficiently appreciate wives and mothers, constantly pressing women to seek satisfaction in other roles. In this week's episode, we respond to a young listener's request and discuss how women reflect their Creator in those roles He designed for them to fulfill.
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 97
The Difference Between Passover and the NTBMO
What is the difference between Passover and the Night to Be Much Observed? Good question! In this episode, we take a look and recommend a great article by the late John Ogwyn on the topic for your Spring Holy Day preparations.
Apr 19, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 96
Lessons from the Eclipse
The total solar eclipse last week was quite a sight to behold! This week, we discuss the eclipse and some of the biblically oriented thoughts that might come to us in moments like these, when the heavens declare God's glory a little more loudly than usual. Join us!
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Love and Respect
Today, we invite Mr. Rod McNair to join us in answering a listener's question: What does it mean to love and respect other people? Do love and respect depend on other people's actions? Or are they unconditional? Join us!
Apr 04, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 94
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