HSM In The Morning

If God is going to forgive me anyway, then why can’t I commit any sin and just repent afterwards? What’s missing from this perspective? What are the consequences of thinking this way? What does Scripture have to say about this? What does it mean to truly repent? On this episode, Dr. Doug Huffman from Biola University joins us to help redefine sin, repentance, & forgiveness so that we can consider what God thinks of these things and live accordingly. This is a fire episode- we hope it's both encouraging & challenging for your faith! We love you!

Kimberly Long is back this week to wrap up our conversation on abortion. Please let us know if you want to talk more or get involved somehow! Additional resources: Post Abortion Counseling: https://www.living-well.org/arc Websites for learning about the issue of abortion: Liveaction.org Studentsforlife.org

What is abortion? And what does God think about this issue? Kimberly Long is here with us for the next 2 weeks to help us think biblically about this topic. We understand this might be a heavy topic, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have more questions or thoughts on this! Additional resources: LiveAction.org A Child is Born by Lennart Nilsson - https://www.amazon.com/Child-Born-beloved-classic-completely-revised-dp-0593157966/dp/0593157966/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

We're finally back for another episode! Did you miss the pod?! We brought in Jeff Lilley and Katie Smylie this week to talk through some questions that you all sent in about dating, sex, and marriage. 

How is God good if there is evil & suffering in the world? Is there any point to the suffering we experience? Jeff Bradbury joins us to discuss suffering, why we suffer, & how God might be using suffering in our lives for a greater purpose. We hope this can be an encouragement & comfort to each of you in a year like 2020. We love you!   Helpful resources: -Disappointment with God - by Philip Yancey -Man’s Search for Meaning - by Viktor Frankl

Jonathon Balzora joins us this week to help give us a Biblical perspective on the topic of race & our core identity being in Christ. Here are some practical ideas that Jonathon shares with us to be involved in what God is up to today in dealing with racial reconciliation: Respect the perspectives of others Set aside what you think you know, & elevate what Scripture teaches Look at your own motives & make righteous judgments Embrace the discomfort & tension Listen more than you speak Empathize and build bridges Look for opportunities to be Christlike Pray for those who are different from you Pray for opportunities in the future to go beyond the church & reach the community around you We love you guys!

Do you ever doubt the things that you read in the Bible? Ever skeptical of the things that you hear in church? Jeff Lilley joins us in talking about doubt in the faith. He discusses his story and how he searched for truth, along with giving us practical tips on how to continue to seek God in the midst of confusion.

How far is too far? Why should I wait until marriage? How do I establish good boundaries with my boyfriend or girlfriend? The Tanquary’s are here to answer the student asked questions about sex, marriage and dating. Stay tuned for part 2 where we will answer more of your questions on this topic.

Has porn been a struggle for you? Do you feel stuck? Join us as we hear from a former HSM student about her journey in experiencing freedom from the stronghold of pornography. Contact us for resources.

Cancel Culture. What is it? Is it good? Bad? Beneficial? Should I participate in it? Today, we discuss the benefits and harm that Cancel Culture brings and what the Bible has to say about it!

This week we are joined by our friend Sekwohn Grondin, a local youth pastor, as we explore God's hope for a reconciled world and how we posture our hearts centered on Jesus in this crazy time. How can we love those that are hurting during this time? How can we point our eyes on the kingdom of God and our true citizenship there? 

How does God want us to use our money? What is tithing? Is it bad to be rich? What if I don't even have a job? Should I save money? We answer all this and more on this episode of HSM in the Morning with resident Account/Money experts Stephen Tanquary and Clayton Mohler! We promise this episode will be SUPER beneficial in your life for years to come!

Conflict with the people we're close to is inevitable but it doesn't have to tear apart your relationship. It can actually do quite the opposite if we do conflict right! In this episode, Stephanie's good friend Tessa joins us to talk through some practical ways to handle conflict with friends.

Today, we are talking about Depression. What it is, how to know if you have it, and what to do if you do. This is a heavy topic and we want you to know that some of the content could be triggering to you. At the same time, this topic is so important with how common depression is.     We are joined again by Christopher Faris, a licensed therapist and the shepherd of Care and Counseling at Fullerton Free. He has a ton of great information and practical steps of what to do if you have depression. you don't want to miss this!   Also, If you or a loved one is struggling with suicide or suicidal thoughts call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1(800)273-8255. Don't wait. This call could save someone's life.

Do you have anxiety? Do you feel like it is intrusive and can control your life? Today, we are joined by Christopher Faris, a licensed therapist and the shepherd of Care and Counseling at Fullerton Free, for the start of our 2 part series on Anxiety. Christopher shares his knowledge and expertise about what anxiety is, his personal journey with it, and what to do if you have anxiety. Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!

Do you ever have conflict with your siblings? Are you ever frustrated with them?  For this mornings episode you will listen in on a conversation between Jordan and Josh Swigart. They share stories about how they have experienced conflict within their relationship as brothers and what has helped them reconcile. 

HSM in the Morning is dedicated to talking about things high schoolers want to talk about! Each week we are picking a hot topic and discussing a biblical response to that topic. This podcast is meant to be a fun conversation to listen to and is a resource for when you or your friends have questions about these topics in the future. Enjoy!