Encounter Young Adults

In the final episode of the season, Garrett and Annika discuss the rule of life. They go over what it looks like to implement a rule of life in your own day to day, and how they implement it in their own. Finally, they take a look at how a rule of life can adapt and shift with our lives and can still encourage growth and relationship with Christ even in throughout summer break and seasons of change.

Today it's all about prayer. Marisa, Garrett and Annika walk through their methods of prayer and how they've evolved over time while discussing the purpose of a prayer life with a sovereign God. We hope this episodes encourages your own prayer life.

In today's episode, Layne and Garrett discuss the deep and meaningful relationship we are called to as Christians, and how our lives as Christians reflects a counter cultural mission together.

Today, Marisa Kistler and Annika discuss how to engage with social media with a Kingdom mindset and how to discern what it looks like to honor God through our social media, and culture as that culture is ever growing digital and online. We hope you enjoy today's episode, and feel free to reach out and give us your thoughts and perspective as well. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3lMzBtu

Today, on the podcast Annika and Garrett walk through practical definitions and steps that we as Christians are called to take in order to seek forgiveness with others. Hear about their own struggles and experiences with forgiveness, and even gain some tools that you can take into your own life to pursue reconciliation. Confession Memory Jogger: http://bit.ly/3DXHmCS Forgiveness Memory Jogger: http://bit.ly/3HNRbEy

Welcome back to the Encounter YA Podcast! Today Garrett and Annika are talking about sanctification and what that process has looked like in their lives. We are glad to have you back and hope you enjoy todays conversation.

Today, Annika and Marisa are talking all about honoring your father and mother. They discuss the differences between obeying and honoring, the authority of parents, and practical steps to honor your parents as a young adult.

We've all experienced times in our walk with God when we just don't feel it, we aren't getting much out of our time with God, we can't see what he's doing, and we just feel distant. In this episode Garrett and Annika talk about their own experiences and give some tools to help us see God's faithfulness in the midst of drought.

Garrett and Annika tackle perhaps one of the most quoted scriptures in the bible in today's episode, Jeremiah 29:11. Take a look at the context of this chapter and at it's application today as a word of encouragement

In continuation of the Straight Out of Context series, Garrett and Annika dive into 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. They talk all about the 'love passage', it's context, and the application of how we as Christians are to apply this love to our spiritual lives so we don't end up like a clanging gong.

Today on the Encounter YA Podcast, Annika and Garrett are joined by pastor, seminary professor, and itinerant speaker, Santy Fuentes. Hear all about his testimony, intimacy with Christ, and about his ministry in Mexico. Catch Santy's Encounter Message Here: https://youtu.be/OnHg3UR8zv8

Today on the Encounter YA Podcast, Garrett and Annika continue the Straight Outta Context series with Romans 8:28. Let's take a look today at the context and application of this scripture.

Layne and Garrett take a look at what it means to walk alongside Jesus as a man, traits of a biblical man, and common struggles men experience while seeking relationship with God. Listen to Laynes testimony here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sFbJhqDGktb

Welcome to Season Four of the Encounter YA podcast! We're excited to be back with you and to kick off our new series, Straight Outta Context. Throughout this series we will talk about how to study the context of scripture, how to apply it to your own life, and even walk through commonly misused verses. We hope you enjoy this series!

What does it mean to abide in Christ? And what are practical steps we can take to remain in Him? Take a look at the parable of the vine today with Marisa and Annika and reflect on God's word. Marisa's Testimony: https://spoti.fi/3LHMBs2

Can Christians joke? Is sarcasm a sin? What's the indicator of gossip? Today's episode is all about the value of our words. Take a look at scripture with Garrett and Annika to see the true weight of what we say.

Today on the Encounter YA Podcast, Garrett and Annika sit down with Mike Woodard and talk about how he came to Christ, his call into ministry, and his new church plant in Lawrence, Kansas. Show Notes: Mike's Book, Love & Glory: https://amzn.to/3ik2ojM Mike's Church: https://www.thevalleyks.com/ Mike's Encounter Message: https://youtu.be/tX8imLmo3IQ

This week on the podcast, Garrett and Annika discuss conflict and how to pursue reconciliation as Christians. Take a look into the Matthew 18 model for conflict resolution with them today.

Today, Garrett and Annika host a Q and A session in conjunction with the Rated R relationship series happening at Encounter. They discuss everything from how to know you're ready for a relationship, how to deal with conflict, and what boundaries are important while dating. Hear all these and more in today's episode. Watch Rated R here: https://youtu.be/fNCn6pBqK9A

Today on the Encounter YA Podcast, Garrett and Annika are joined by Matthias Carter to continue on with the 1 John series by covering chapters 4 & 5. Check out Matthias' other episodes below: Why Young Adults are Leaving the Church: https://spoti.fi/3BcIS15 Hard Parts of Scripture: https://spoti.fi/3JhSomr Predestination: https://spoti.fi/34xdwGz

Welcome back everyone, today we are diving into 1 John 3. Be sure to check out our previous two episodes in the series and the messages in our For the Love of God on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLVVB5wXQNIgfIhPaTnuPQ

Garrett and Annika are joined by Renee Dreiling to continue our study on 1 John 2. If you missed our previous studies, check out our show notes for the previous Encounter messages and podcast episode. For the Love of God pt. 1: https://youtu.be/rb3OsD_U--c The Book of John pt. 1: https://spoti.fi/34b3oCY For the Love of God pt. 2:

We're so excited to kick off a four part series on 1 John. Follow along with Encounter's Wednesday night messages and then hear more on each chapter right here on the podcast. This week we drive into the first four verses of 1 John 1 with Matt Dreiling. Show Notes: Part 1 of For the Love of God: https://youtu.be/rb3OsD_U--c

Today‘s episode is an interview with Encounter Staff Member, Marisa Kistler. We're so excited to talk all about her testimony of faith and how His love has influenced her art and career. We hope you enjoy todays episode. Show Notes: Marisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisakistler8/ Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/ Becoming Something Podcast: https://becomingsomething.com/ The Pursuit of Holiness: https://bit.ly/3D6pL8s

Welcome back to the podcast, today we are joined by John Vermilya, lead pastor for the Tabernacle Church in Buckley Michigan. Today we are discussing big rocks and little rocks, things that shouldn't divide us, and things we as Christians need to unify around for the sake of the gospel. Show Notes: The Tabernacle Church: https://thetabchurch.com/ The Tabernacle Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3Dp8RTu Mere Christianity: https://amzn.to/3CoC0Nk Joyful Christian: https://amzn.to/3nkGwIe The Barbarian Way: https://amzn.to/3Dq0FCi

In this episode Garrett sits down with author and teacher Paul Worcester. He and his wife, Christy, lead Christian Challenge at California State University, Chico, where they seek to introduce college students to Jesus and raise up multiplying disciples. Paul recently founded Campus Multiplication Network with the goal of training leaders to multiply ministries and churches around the world. He is the national collegiate evangelism director for the North American Mission Board. Paul is the author of Tips for Starting a College Ministry and the co-author, with Steve Shadrach, of The Fuel and The Flame: Igniting Your Life and Your Campus For Jesus Christ.

In today's episode we interview Celebration Community Church Creative Arts Director Kael Bloom. Hear about his testimony and how he pursued the truth of who God is through the loss of his father. We hope you are blessed by Kael's story of God's faithfulness. Email Kael: kael@c3hays.com

Thank you for joining us on this week's episode where we interview Encounter Staff member Layne Miller and discuss his testimony. Purpose Driven Life: https://bit.ly/3ihY4SA The Air I Breathe: https://bit.ly/3zNK6xv Becoming Something: https://becomingsomething.com/ Get in touch with Layne: Instagram - @layne.mill13

Welcome to todays episode with author and preacher Zach Maldonado. He is the author of, The Cross Worked, Perfect and Forgiven, and Jesus Is Better. This episode covers a lot of ground about judgement, forgiveness, and the nearness of God in every believer's life. We were blessed by our conversation with Zach and hope that you are too. Zach's website: https://zachmaldonado.com/ Zach's email: info@zachmaldonado.com

Welcome back for season three of the Encounter YA podcast. We're so excited to kick off this season with an episode all about contentment. To be satisfied is radically counter cultural and fights against what we experience and hear every day. But God calls us to be content in the truth that God is enough. Hear about our own struggles with contentment and be encouraged by the word of God in today's episode.

Today on the Encounter YA Podcast, we are talking about what spiritual growth looks like during the summer time. We hope that these encouraging tips help spark a time of growth in your walk with God.

Today on the podcast, we are joined by pastor Derek Mayfield to go behind the message of the trinity. We discuss the benefits and pitfalls of analogies about the trinity, the concept of modelism and the importance of digging deeper into understanding the trinity all in todays episode. We hope you'll enjoy and grow in your faith with us today. Show Notes: Derek's Trinity Message: https://bit.ly/3gJzk5A Derek's Previous Podcast: https://bit.ly/3tW9Vcy Delighting in the Trinity: https://bit.ly/3sUBtO8

Today on the show, we are joined by pastor Rob Cupp to discuss the connection between the Old and New Testament as well as how to understand and study the context of the New Testament. We hope you enjoy this deep dive into understanding scripture. Show Notes: Mantis Bible App: https://apple.co/32xuSP2 The Great Meaning of Metanoia: https://amzn.to/2QmjQto Readers Bible's: https://bit.ly/3dwoYnI

Welcome back to the EncounterYA Podcast. We have David Yirdaw with us today to talk about his book Unleashed: Freedom From Your Past Permission For Your Future as well as his recent church plant Anchor Church in Denver, Colorado. We so enjoyed talking with David today and hope you will as well. Show Notes: David's Book: https://amzn.to/3a2eES3 David's Church: anchordenver.org David's Encounter Message: https://bit.ly/2OTKpWm

Today, we're joined by Foster Christy today as we discuss living out the Christian life to its fullness. We enjoyed having Foster back in Hays and we hope that you'll enjoy today's podcast. Show Notes: Foster's Encounter messages: https://www.encounterc3.com/guest-speakers Foster's previous episodes: https://bit.ly/3snVfCq & https://bit.ly/3rnCcH8

In todays episode, we continue our conversation on the Holy Spirit. We dig into living life led by the spirit and how both Garrett and Annika have grown in their Christian walks through a life lead by God. Liturgy of the Ordinary: https://amzn.to/3sqOFLi Foster Christy's episodes: https://bit.ly/3snVfCq & https://bit.ly/3rnCcH8

In todays episode, we are joined by Jordan and Natalie Klima to discuss finances from a biblical perspective. We hope this interview helps frame the concept of finances with biblical principles and practical advice you can apply in your day to day life. Fighting Forward https://amzn.to/3tdwyc2 Rich Dad Poor Dad https://amzn.to/3euC0Tr Everyday Millionaires https://amzn.to/3evEilp Know Yourself Know Your Money https://amzn.to/2PUjsSy The Total Money Makeover: https://amzn.to/30y3ks3

Today, we are discussing the theology of worship with Nathan Purdue who is the worship director for Celebration Community Church. We discuss what worship looks like throughout the bible and how it compares to today, as well as key components that make up a valuable worship song. We hope that you enjoy today's interview. C3 Podcast http://bit.ly/3ecpkk4

Today is a reintroduction to the Holy Spirit. We hope to clear up misconceptions and discuss the role he plays throughout the bible and in our lives today. Delighting in the Trinity: https://amzn.to/3umo2sh The Forgotten God: https://amzn.to/3qILKwU

In this weeks episode, we interview founder and CEO of Legacy Makers non-profit, Ben Glassman. Legacy Makers is a community pursuing intentionality in families to leave a lasting, multi-generational legacy. We loved today's interview and hope that you enjoy. Contact Ben: ben@chooseourlegacy.com

We are talking about the practice of Sabbath in today's episode. Hear about the roots of sabbath and answer the burning question of "what do you do on sabbath?" We hope this turns your eyes to God's eternal rest and how we can take part in it right now. Show Notes: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: https://amzn.to/2ZqwjgI

Welcome to our interview with FHSU grad Britton Bishop. Britton is a youth pastor in Northern Michigan and gives us an inside look at his heart for the next generation. We hope you enjoy todays interview just as much as we did.

Today, we'll be discussing battling unbelief. No matter where you are, if you're struggling with unbelief yourself or know someone who is, we hope that you'll be encouraged by today's episode.

We're so excited to kick off this season with an interview with FHSU graduate Austin Foster. Hear all about how his experience in business has been fueled by his relationship with Christ in today's episode. Show Notes: https://amzn.to/3bRjbc0 https://amzn.to/2M3o5b3 https://www.instagram.com/foster_austin/

Today, Garrett and Annika talk all about identity. The foundational truth of who we are in Christ sets us up for success as believers and allows us to live out the abundant life God promises us. Hear about Garrett's new book launch No Longer Labeled and discuss identity with us in todays episode. Garrett's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3oSTLie No Longer Labeled Instagram: https://bit.ly/3euVnKk Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/38c5T7Z

Today, we interview Caleb Bislow, founder of Unusual Soldiers and world wide missionary. We talk all about the mission of Unusual Soldiers and Caleb's heart to reach unreached people groups with the hope of the gospel. Learn more: https://www.unusualsoldiers.com/ Dangerous by Caleb Bislow: https://amzn.to/3oe7z6K

Today we are interviewing Celebration Community Church Associate Pastor Derek Mayfield. Hear about his testimony and how God then called him into full time ministry.

As Christians, we frequently hear how important theology is and it is often reduced to how much we know about God. But today, Annika and Garrett talk about the definition of theology and why it's so important for the everyday believer. We hope you enjoy today's episode. Resources Mentioned: Phylicia's Instagram: https://bit.ly/34gkhJY Theology Basics: https://bit.ly/2Th1OGS Got Questions: www.gotquestions.org Confronting Christianity: https://amzn.to/35pwdII Case for Christ: https://amzn.to/3knbuLZ Systematic Theology: https://amzn.to/2HkcXEs

Today we are talking about Greatness in the Kingdom of God. We all have a picture of what it means to be great, but Christ lays out throughout his ministry exactly what it means to be considered great in His kingdom.

Welcome to the Encounter YA Podcast. We are so excited to have Paul Epperson with us on the podcast! We talk about intimacy with God, how to follow Christ in difficult seasons, and how the truth of God's word and character should drive our lives. The Experience: https://forgeforward.org/equipping/the-experience/ God's Plan A: https://amzn.to/3k5qpdB #RelationshipGoals: https://amzn.to/2SZnQ0U

We are so excited to have Josiah Kennealy on the Encounter YA Podcast today. Josiah is a Young Adult Pastor, Co-host of the Young Adults Today Podcast, and Author of Debtless. Listen in on how Josiah encourages young adults to take on less debt and the importance of submitting our finances to God even as young adults. We hope that you love today's podcast! www.josiahkennealy.com Debtless: https://bit.ly/3n52DjN