Kirk Students: Recent Episodes
Kirk Students
Caroline talks about the two components of faith; perspective and courage. She touches on how having focus and willingness to take a step of Faith can go a long way. Scriptures are from Deuteronomy 31:6 and Ephesians 5:8-11.
Madison Lackey // Week 3 is all about fighting the lies that we need to be perfect. When we reject the expectation of perfection, we see the freedom we have to grow in Christ.
Philippians 1:6-9
Katelyn Adams // Katelyn opens up week 2 with the Netflix hit show "Is it cake?" (This part is cut off in the audio!) And we spend the evening asking: are you real or are you cake (fake)? And why does it matter? What if Paul only believed the story about who he was, and who people told him to be? Are you believing the stories other people are writing for you?
Acts 9:1, Galatians 2:20
Madison Lackey // Madison kicks off a series on identity by combating the idea that we need approval from everyone in order to have value in God's eyes, or our own. Do you struggle with feelings of worthiness? Let's reject the lies and tell ourselves the truth: you are a child of God. You are made in His image.
1 John 3:1, Genesis 1:27
Abby Zemanek // Abby brings the WORD on humility. She shares insight on Jesus' example of humility, and why God chooses to include us in his story, when he doesn't need us. Scriptures are from Luke 23:32-33 and Genesis 15:17-18.
Katelyn Adams // John 10:11-14 & Psalm 23 - A look at what having a Good Shepherd means for us in the midst of a world in an anxiety crisis. Why doesn't faith in God just make anxiety go away? The book that is referenced is Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons
Evan Caughern // Evan kicks off our spring semester of Wednesday nights with a message God inspired him to share about true faith! Wherever you're at in your journey and whatever doubt you might carry, God will use Evan's courage to bless you through this message.
Katelyn Adams // Galatians 5:22-24 (MSG Version)
What is "The Good Life"? How do we get it? Why do we want it? Let's talk about it.
The beginning of this talk was cut off but we watched a video of a self-driving car, and talking about what our life feels like when we're living on autopilot.
Caroline Connor // John 20:20 - Caroline shares a message God put on her heart about visible and invisible scars, and how they don't have to define us. Because of Jesus, we are healed and forgiven. Read with us about how Jesus used his physical scars to bring glory to God.
Katelyn Adams // Matthew 28 - The youth room is totally blacked out as we talk about the effects of sin in our lives, and the promise, hope and weight of the resurrection. Happy Easter - He is risen!
Madison Lackey // Matthew 27; Psalm 22 - You can be totally honest with God, and here at the Kirk, and in small group, you will always be met with love and grace.
Madison Lackey // We look at Matthew 27 and learn that connection with God is possible because of Jesus.
Abby Zemanek // Abby shares about when she went through a dark time, and how God broke in with His hope. Isaiah 8/9 & more. "In Him all things hold together." Col. 1:17
Grant Giddens // 1 Samuel 24, a message on how honor is greater than power. We look at how David honored the authority in his life and trusted God's plan. We can honor the authority in our lives, and when we do, we turn the world upside down.
Katelyn Adams // Matthew chapters 8-9, Romans 8:11, a message on the authority of Jesus
Albian is the Student Pastor at FUMC Cleveland (TN) alongside being a social worker for a non-profit and a river guide on the Ocoee. Connect with Albian on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/albian13/
Jake is a husband, father, pastor, middle school teacher and coach in Cleveland, TN. You can connect with him and his church on Instagram at the links below:
https://www.instagram.com/jakemoats_/
https://www.instagram.com/livingwater_cc/
1 John 1:5-2:2
We'd encourage students and parents alike to use these questions as talking points with each other throughout the week:
In your own words, what is the overall message of this passage?
What stands out to you as we read these scripture verses?
Why do you think the Lord thought it was necessary to include these verses in the Bible?
1 John 1:1-4
We'd encourage students and parents alike to use these questions as talking points with each other throughout the week:
- In your own words, what is the overall message of this passage?
- What stands out to you as we read these scripture verses?
- Why do you think the Lord thought it was necessary to include these verses in the Bible?
8.30 // Transitioning - House Of Prayer
We'd encourage students and parents alike to use these questions as talking points with each other throughout the week:
- In your own words, what is the overall message of this passage?
- What stands out to you as we read these scripture verses?
- Why do you think the Lord thought it was necessary to include these verses in the Bible?
8.23 // "Healing - House Of Prayer" (Collin Grant)
We'd encourage students and parents alike to use these questions as talking points with each other throughout the week:
- In your own words, what is the overall message of this passage?
- What stands out to you as we read these scripture verses?
- Why do you think the Lord thought it was necessary to include these verses in the Bible?
8.16 // "Fighting - House Of Prayer"
We'd encourage students and parents alike to use these questions as talking points with each other throughout the week:
- In your own words, what is the overall message of this passage?
- What stands out to you as we read these scripture verses?
- Why do you think the Lord thought it was necessary to include these verses in the Bible?