The YA Podcast: Recent Episodes
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As we continue to look at Ephesians 6, we notice the Apostle gives us a second set of weaponry from God's armor. Let us now study the 3 last pieces: the shield, the helmet, and the sword.
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The Apostle Paul gives us the means in which to fight against the enemy in Ephesians 6. Listen in as Pastor KC shares the first set of weaponry of God's armor: belt, breastplate, and shoes.
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Wake up, you are at war! As we look at Ephesians 6:10-11, we realize we're not just fighting against the physical but the supernatural world. Join us in this new series as we study the art of spiritual warfare.
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As we close the book of Jeremiah, we are reminded that God is a merciful judge and though his people will be exiled one day they will be restored. Listen in as Pastor Ryan closes with an exhortation to look to God's mercy seat.
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This week's teaching focuses on how we must learn to trust others.
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Do you know that God cares about obedience? find out more of why God cares about how you live in this recording from the book of Jeremiah.
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On this week's recording, we are sharing testimonies from our community on how God's grace transforms us from darkness to light and how He promises a new hope and future for those who trust in Him.
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Today, more than ever, we need good spiritual leaders. This set of chapters in the book of Jeremiah focus on the failures of the last kings of Judah and how God promises better shepherds to come in the future and how this was a foreshadow of Christ.
Listen in to learn how God cares about faithful leadership.
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In this week's podcast we look at the weeping prophet and how scripture gives us the language to deal with our pain. It is said, to cry is human, but to lament is Christian. Are you in a season of lament? listen to learn how to find hope today.
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Have you ever been challenged to do the hard thing? in this study, Jeremiah is told by God to abstain from doing 3 things and to trust in the Lord. Learn more of how we as Christians are called to do the same.
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God is always true to his promises, even the promises of judgement. And yet, his promise of mercy still prevails and triumphs over judgement. Listen in to learn more about God's promises to you.
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Have you ever asked the question, where is God in an evil world? Well, Jeremiah does as he begins to taste the opposition for his faithfulness to proclaim God's word on Judah. Take in God's answer to the prophet's lamenting question.
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Idolatry is said to be anything that takes the place of God, and more specifically then that it is what you worship in your heart of hearts. Tune in to learn more of how God has called us to worship Him alone.
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The first speech and portrait we read is of God's indictment towards Israel for their unfaithfulness. He compares them to a wife who has gone astray. Yet, though they have betrayed their covenant relationship, the Lord, as the bridegroom pursues them in lovingkindness.
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In this episode, God begins by calling a prophet to go to the nations and to share his message. Listen in how God calls, commissions, commands, and cares for his young messenger.
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Listen in as Pastor KC shares a message called, 'Taken Up in Glory', the ascension of Jesus.
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Many times the gospels tell us Jesus predicted his own death and resurrection. From this we know the King's journey to suffer and rise were not a surprise to him. Yet he went willingly and joyfully. Listen to find out more.
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Have you ever wondered why Jesus' life is an important part of the gospel? Most of the time when we think of the gospel we think of his incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection. Yet, the gospels are filled with the life and work of Jesus. Tune in to find out more of why His life mattered as he made his way to the heavenly throne.
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In this episode, Pastor Ryan shares from the book of Ecclesiastes the value of wisdom and how it guides us to live for what truly matters.
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It is common to believe a person's worth is based off their wealth. This truth is seen by how we value people according to their net worth. However, Solomon discovers for us that money will not satisfy either. Listen to learn more on how Jesus can only satisfy our deepest need.
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Searching the world, Solomon sees that in the place of power there too was meaningless and corruption. However, his encouragement is to remember that God's justice will come at its proper time. Listen to find out more.
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In this episode, Pastor Elijah teaches from Ecc. 3 on how everything has its proper time. When seasons come we must learn to build our lives on the eternal foundation and not the futile or fickle foundations. For in doing so, we learn how to endure well.
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The Preacher of Ecclesiastes asks an important question concerning the meaning of life. He asks, "What does a person gain by all the work they do under the sun?" Tune in to find out more about how God makes our lives meaningful.
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Pastor Ryan shares on how Christmas reminds us that Jesus is coming again. Titus 2 :11-14 shows us how God's grace teaches us how to live today and is available for us to receive. Grace is free but costly. It comes with a price that requires a change of direction.
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Continuing our series on knowing rest, Pastor Ryan shares on Matthew 11:28-30, and how Jesus is our true rest. Even the most faithful have doubt and need spiritual refreshment.
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Being a resilient disciple is one who belongs to a multigenerational church, where the young and the old, the mature and the new believer all need each other. Listen in as learn this truth from Titus 2.
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Continuing through the story of Job, Pastor Ryan shares on ways we can learn from Job's friends on how not to misspeak for God when others are suffering.
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In our second episode of Why Me? Pastor Ryan explores the beginning of Job's story to find encouragement on how to stay Godward in our pain and suffering.
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Pastor Elijah kicks off the first episode in the Why Me? series by looking at Romans 8 in making sense of suffering and pain. The tile of this message is a 'Theology of Suffering.'
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Jesus is the way. Jesus is the truth. Jesus is the life. But what does all of that mean to you and me? In this episode, Pastor Richard addresses this very question and points us to the deep importance of these “I Am” statements from Jesus found in John 14.
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Welcome to Harvest Young Adults! In this episode, Pastor Richard Garcia launches the mental health series by introducing the topic of depression from Matthew 11.
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Pastor Ryan shares from the Bible how God has made humans to be united. Although the current culture has changed the meaning of what true unity is, God and His word have not changed. Listen in to hear what God's Word says.
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Pastor Ryan shares from the Bible how God has made humans to love. Although the current culture has changed the meaning of what true love is, God and His word have not changed. Listen in to hear more.
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Purity is a heavy topic within our culture today. It appears that we live in a world that is becoming more impure as time passes. However, God’s word is not silent on this. Join Pastor Jonathan as he shares a message on purity.
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Many people define who they are by their sexual orientation. Yet, the Bible says we are defined by God and who he is. Every Christian is faced with the question of how to hold a biblical worldview of sexuality while in a sexually lost world. Join us in today's podcast as we discover more about what God's word says about the topic.
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Pastor Adam shares from the Bible how God has made humans distinctively, making them male and female. Although the current culture has blurred these lines in the past years, God and his word have not changed. Listen in to hear more.
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Suicide and depression are heavy topics within our culture today. It appears that we live in a world that is becoming more depressed as time passes. However, God’s word is not silent in our despair. Join Pastor Elijah as he shares a message on ‘Depression to I Press On.’
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Have you ever experienced conflict in a relationship? Maybe you are going through a difficult situation right now. Well, don’t lose heart, the Bible has something to say about how we are to forgive and be restored to one another. Click play to listen about how God desires you to resolve your relationship issues.
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Whenever we hear the word addiction, we are prone to think of mind and mood altering drugs. However, addiction is not so abstract as we make it. It is said that addiction is anything that we surrender to or to give ourselves over. Although the Bible might not directly address specific drugs, it does address the topic of excessiveness. Join us in today’s podcast as we discover more about what God’s word says about the topic.
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Have you ever asked the question, does the Bible… really have relevancy today? Listen to this week's podcast as we look at God’s word as being sufficient, clear, authoritative, and necessary for the Christian life and salvation.
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Finding a connection with God and others can be difficult, especially in our present culture. However, in Ephesians 2, God's word says He has created a new and true community by bringing us near, bonding in peace, and building it up for His glory. Listen to how these biblical truths can help us live as authentic followers of Jesus.
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In today’s world, social media filters can be used to mislead people from seeing the actual reality of a picture. Similarly, becoming a disciple of Jesus can be presented attractively without ever counting what it will cost. In Luke 14, Jesus invites his audience to honestly calculate what it will mean to follow him.
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As Jesus faced the death of a loved one, He said one of the most profound statements concerning Himself. He declared to all, “I Am the resurrection and life.” It is in this moment that we learn of Jesus’ power, not only in the future but also in our present circumstances. Listen in to find out more on how the resurrection power affects life in the now.
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True sheep will be able to discern what is true and false because we become sensitive to the Shepherd’s voice. Have you heard the voice of the Shepherd? Pastor Ryan breaks down the first half of John 10 by expounding on Jesus’ statement, “I Am the Door of the Sheep”.
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How often do we consume things that never truly satisfy our souls? In this week’s episode, we kick off our “I Am” series. Join us as Pastor Ryan shares the first “I Am” statement of Jesus found in John 6, “I Am the Bread of Life”.
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Have you ever struggled with moments of fear? Do you worry about the unknown of your future? Pastor Ryan Lawrence dives into Psalm 56 sharing how we can seek God in moments of being afraid.
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This week Pastor Elijah Braggs gives a biblical perspective on suicide and depression. Listen in to hear more about what God says about these cultural issues.
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This week pastor Adam Eaton continues through our series "Does the Bible.." by addressing the hot topic of masculinity and femininity. In the Genesis account, God definitively created man and woman with specific roles and responsibilities within the created world. Listen in to hear more of what God's word says about creating us in his image, male and female.
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In this weeks podcast we discuss the relevant topic of addiction and how God's word encourages the Christian to live freely from anything that is excessive or sinful, and instead to live for God and His glory.
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In Matthew 18, God not only gives us instruction on how to resolve relational conflicts in the church, but He also gives us hope in restoring people to Himself. Tune in to this week's sermon as we explore how to find healthy biblical restoration with people around us and God himself.
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Have you ever asked the question, does the Bible… really have relevancy today? Listen to this weeks podcast as we learn from God’s word that all Scripture is inspired and sufficient for the godly living and eternal salvation.
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Episode 14: Finding a connection with God and others can be difficult, especially in our present culture. However, in Ephesians 2, God's word says He has created a new and true community by bringing us near, bonding in peace, and building it up for His glory. Listen to how these biblical truths can help us live as authentic followers of Jesus.
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Episode 13: What does it mean to walk in Jesus? When we believe in Jesus, we are called to put to death the old self. In turn, this means that to be an authentic follower of Christ, we must enter into a new way of living, putting on a new self. Tune in as Pastor Adam breaks down Colossians 3 and shares what Paul has called us to learn and unlearn as believers.
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Episode 12: In today’s world, social media filters can be used to mislead people from seeing the actual reality of a picture. Similarly, becoming a disciple of Jesus can be presented attractively without ever counting what it will cost. In Luke 14, Jesus invites his audience to honestly calculate what it will mean to follow him.
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Episode 11: Pruning is a crucial and healthy part of growth, both for physical plants and also for the believer. This week, Pastor Adam wraps up our “I Am” series and shares the symbolic and weighty statement from Jesus in John 15. Take a listen as Pastor Adam shares what the significance of Jesus being the vine is, the things that God prunes and how we can respond to that pruning.
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Episode 10: As Jesus faced the death of a loved one, he said one of the most profound statements concerning himself. He declared to all, “I AM the resurrection and life.” It is in this moment that we learn of Jesus' power, not only in the future but also in our present circumstances. Listen in to find out more on how the resurrection power affects life in the now.
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Episode 9: Jesus is the way. Jesus is the truth. Jesus is the life. But what does all of that mean to you and me? In this episode, Pastor Richard addresses this very question and points us to the deep importance of these “I AM” statements from Jesus found in John 14.
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Episode 8: Often, we desire and prefer to lead our own lives, but God’s word calls us to humble submission and to follow Him as the Good Shepherd. On this week’s episode, Pastor Richard breaks down Jesus’ statement “I Am the Good Shepherd”. He expounds on what the Good Shepherd does and how we, as His sheep, should respond from John 10 and Psalm 23.
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Episode 7: True sheep will be able to discern what is true and false because they become sensitive to the Shepherd’s voice. Have you heard the voice of the Shepherd? Pastor Ryan breaks down the first half of John 10 by expounding on Jesus’ statement, “I Am the Door of the Sheep”.
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Episode 6: This week Pastor Richard reminds us through the second “I AM” statement that we were once empty and dark, walking around aimlessly before Jesus stepped in and became our source of light and life.
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Episode 5: How often do we consume things that never truly satisfy our souls? In this week’s episode, we kick off our “I AM” series with Pastor Ryan as he shares the first “I AM” statement of Jesus found in John 6, “I Am the Bread of Life".
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Episode 4: Do you ever feel as though we live in a world of instability? Pastor Adam Eaton wraps up the mental health series, in Hebrews 6, by exploring the issues of anxiety and how we can anchor our hope in Jesus alone.
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Episode 3: In this episode, YA welcomes guest speaker Evan Owens, co-founder of Reboot Recovery. Evan discusses what trauma is, the four default responses to trauma and the first step to healing from trauma.
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Episode 2: Have you ever struggled with moments of fear? Do you worry about the unknown of your future? Pastor Ryan Lawrence dives into Psalm 56 sharing how we can seek God in moments of being afraid.
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Episode 1: Welcome to Harvest Young Adults! In this first episode, Pastor Richard Garcia launches the mental health series by introducing the topic of depression from Matthew 11.
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