Grace Students Podcast

Here in part two of our conversation on the 'American' Gospel, Bryan and Scott ask whether or not our personal preferences or opinions are Gospel based, or selfishly based.

What is the 'American' Gospel? In Part 1 of this conversation, Bryan and Scott talk through it and the effects it is having on the church.

This week's Senior Chat features Cassidie Best

We chat with recent graduate Kyle Daugherty in episode 33 of the Grace Students Podcast.

Here in Episode 32 of the Grace Students Podcast Bryan and Scott continue their Senior Chats as the talk with Noah Bailey.

This Senior Chat features Hunter Steele. Episode #31 Grace Students Podcast

In this episode of the Grace Students Podcast, we continue our senior chats by talking with recent high school graduate, Abigail Karn!

In our second Senior Chat, we talk with Aubrea McIntire. Grace Students Podcast #29

Bryan and Scott talk with senior student Bryce Helmer about ending out his High School year during the Coronavirus and also what his plans are next.

Bryan and Scott close out this current series as they take a look at how to love your family amid these strange times.

Feasting on His Word

Embracing our scattered identity as followers of Jesus

How do we view our lives as followers of Jesus through a scattered identity? Bryan and Scott take a look in episode 24 of the Grace Students Podcast.

Welcome to the Grace Students Podcast Episode #23 Subscribe on Apple Podcast or Google Podcast to listen to all our episodes! Podcast Summary: With the coronavirus continuing to spread, churches unable to gather in person and students missing out on the remainder of their school year, it feels like the Church is in trouble. How can you adopt the 'Church has left the building' attitude? Bryan and Scott share some of their thoughts in this episode of The Grace Students Podcast!

Have you ever wanted to share something amazing that God has done for you to a friend at school but were fearful about what might happen? We have seen many instances where people have faced serious consequences for talking about Jesus at their school. In this podcast, Bryan and Scott give you some ways that you can still talk about Jesus even at school. Thanks so much for listening! Don't forget to subscribe!

How do you know if you have saving faith? If you are doing all the right things like going to church, involved in student ministry, and volunteering. That shows you have saving faith right? Bryan and Scott look a little deeper than just this surface level question and discuss what real saving faith is.

Bryan and Scott begin a new series where they look at common questions that teens face in our world. In this episode, they answer the question: Why would God want to save someone as messed up as me?

Recently, popular Christian comedian John Crist admitted to having inappropriate interactions with various women. Because of this, he cancelled the remainder of his "Inappropriate Thoughts" Tour to seek help with this sin. He has openly admitted that his actions were sinful and he is sorry. So what does this mean for his career? Is it over? Should he be forgiven? Bryan and Scott share their thoughts in this episode of the Grace Students Podcast.

Kanye West, Rapper/Music Producer, recently proclaimed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. This means he is now a Christian... right? Well, many people are skeptical about Kanye's recent conversion to Christianity. In this podcast, Bryan, and Scott answer this basic and key question. Should we be embracing Kanye West as a true believer in Jesus Christ? We hope you listen and we would love to hear your thoughts.

**We encourage you to listen with a parent or trusted adult** Have you been in this situation before? > "Someone I know has committed suicide. They were a Christian, but will they be in Heaven?" This concern has been around for a long time so we wanted to answer this and give some additional thoughts on the value God has placed on our lives. We hope this series has helped you and given you some clarity on mental health. Our prayer is that if you are listening or reading this and are struggling with thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please talk to an adult. The thoughts of your life not having value or that people would be happier if you were gone are lies. They are NOT true. It's hard to see through these lies and that's why we encourage you to talk with someone. God loves you.

**We encourage you to listen with a parent or trusted adult** What would do if a friend shared that they were thinking about committing suicide? We never want to think about these kinds of situations but in today's culture, suicide and self-harm are on the rise. Especially among our youth. In this episode, we hope to answer and give some guidance to ways you can respond if you fear for a friend's mental health and think they may try to hurt themselves.

Every day we are faced with new challenges. For some people, maybe even you, those challenges can make you feel like you don't have much worth. Feeling like you don't have worth can even sometimes lead to thoughts about harming yourself or even taking your own life. If this is you, first, you're not alone. You have a worth and purpose in this life. Second, there are people who want to help you. These lies that we face that convince us that the world would be better off without us can be strong, but there is something even stronger that can overcome those lies. Jesus offers you victory over the lies that hold us hostage to those thoughts. Please give a couple of minutes to listen to Bryan and Scott share some thoughts and be encouraged that there is hope for you.

In this episode, Bryan and Scott talk more in-depth about what anxiety and depression look like in an everyday environment. They share what some of the signs are when struggling with anxiety or depression. Also note, that not every time you feel down or upset that you are experiencing anxiety or depression. It's always best to share what you are feeling or experiencing with someone you trust. There are resources available for you if you feel like you don't have anyone close to you that you can trust.

The number of young people who are struggling with their mental health is on the rise. There are many factors as to why, but we are looking to start a dialogue that we pray will help lead to conversations with people who are able to help.

We conclude this series on Bible Genres with the Epistles, or letters. Where do they fit in how we can better understand Scripture? Bryan and Scott share their thoughts in this episode.

How do the Gospels fit in with the overall story of the Bible? For one, they share insight on a time period where Jesus Christ was on earth. The four Gospels have very different audiences, but one main subject; Jesus.

In a world where superhero and apocalyptic writing is everywhere. Our culture is so captured with superheroes and zombies and other things that deal with the end of times. Did you know the Bible also includes apocalyptic writing? The difference between culture and the Bible is that the Bible is the true word of God. It is promised to happen.

What do you think of when you hear, "Wisdom and Poetry"? The Bible is full of both and in this episode, Bryan and Scott look into how God is able to reveal himself even through a poetic writing style. In this series, Bryan and Scott look at the different genres found in the Bible and work through how they tell us about who God is and what He is doing.

What is the role of prophetic writing in the Bible? Bryan and Scott tackle this somewhat controversial topic in this week's podcast. In this mini-series, Bryan and Scott are discussing the different genres found in the Bible and how they tell the story of who God is and what He is doing.

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Last week we looked at the 5 C's of studying the new testament. This week we learn about the 5 'looks' of the Old Testament. If you have missed any of our previous podcasts working through how to study the Bible, you can go back as we started this mini-series in Episode 3.

As Bryan and Scott continue their series on how to study the Bible, this episode focuses on the 5 C's that will guide you as you study the new testament.

In our last podcast, Bryan and Scott started a mini-series on how teens and young adults can begin to study the Bible. It can be easy to fall into a slump or think the Bible is just too difficult to understand. Bryan and Scott continue their conversation and give practical insights that will help you study and understand what the Bible says in a new and better way.

What are some simple ways that you can study the Bible? Bryan and Scott share some ways that they have found to work so you can get into God's Word on a consistent basis. This is part 1 of our multiple part series.

Which Bible is the right Bible to read? There are so many translations and versions that it can be confusing (and sometimes highly debated) as to which Bible is right. I mean, is it possible that one is better than the other? How would you know? Pastor Bryan and Scott share their thoughts on which Bible is the best.

Pastor Bryan Kurty & Scott Cunningham discuss why it can be so hard for followers of Jesus to consistently be in God's word. What does it mean to be consistently in God's word? This podcast talks about those things and gives practical real-life application.