Purpose HSM Podcast

Relationships of all kinds are essential to our walk with Christ, and the basis of those relationships should be and are friendships! It’s the most basic form of love and relationship that Jesus calls us into, not just with Him, but with fellow Christ followers too! And in order to have deep friendships, it requires […]

The world has a lot to say about how we should approach dating, but a lot of it is focused on our own benefit and finding our worth in someone else. But the thing is, our true worth is in Jesus! While the Bible doesn't talk about dating, it does talk about singleness, marriage, and […]

Tonight we hear a testimony from Austin Rivera, a young adult here at Purpose Church, as he shares his story of anxiety and depression and how God found him and showed him love and grace in the midst of these hard mental health struggles. We then get to hear from an incredible panel of HSM […]

As we wrap up our New Year, New Me series, we've learned that the best goals in life are the ones that keep us close to Christ. As we connect with Him, He transforms our hearts and minds to look like His and gives us a purpose to faithfully serve Him. Philippians 4 concludes with […]

Scripture has a lot to say about humility and complaining. Humility is lacking pride or arrogance. Complaining is the expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. Is there a way to express annoyance in a way that honors God? Is venting okay to do as Christians? Venting can be okay for Christians, but it depends […]

We all have goals, but we also all have mistakes we wish we didn't make. The beginning of the year is a good time to reflect on each of these in pursuit of our resolutions, but what does it look like for us to make resolutions with God at the front of our minds? When […]

We pick up the Christmas Story with Joseph's perspective on Mary conceiving a child before they are married. Since Joseph does not know yet that this is the Holy Spirit's plan for Jesus to be born, the future he expected is totally shattered. However, Joseph remains honorable in this tough situation and trusts the Lord […]

In Luke 1:26–38, Mary faces overwhelming fear—an unexpected pregnancy, possible rejection from Joseph and her community, and the weight of being chosen to carry God's Son. Yet God meets her fear with His presence, grace, and power: “The Lord is with you… Do not be afraid… Nothing is impossible with God.” Mary doesn't have all […]

For the last 3 weeks, we have discussed that surrendering our lives to Jesus involves the recognition that everything we have is not ours, but rather a gift from God. This includes our talents, time, and treasures. Jesus spoke much about money and possessions, and His teachings warn us against the selfishness and greed that […]

When we surrender our lives to Jesus, we discover that everything we think is ours really is not. Everything is a gift from God, including our time, which means we have the opportunity to give it away to glorify God and serve others. To use our time well means to dedicate time to God, and […]

Jesus made some pretty shocking statements during His life and ministry, including this: people who want to find true life must first lose their life. In other words, gaining the world is meaningless if you lose your soul too – and your soul is found when you surrender your whole life to Jesus. One way […]

This life is a gift from God. Our life is short compared to eternity. How you live your life on earth determines where you go for eternity. God doesn't force a relationship with you. If someone doesn't want a relationship with God on earth, God won't force them to spend eternity with Him. People who […]

Pride often shows up in our lives in two powerful ways: favoritism and negative words. As we enter chapters 2 and 3 of James in our series “A Faith That Works,” we are exploring why these habits harm our relationships and how Jesus teaches us practical ways to fight against our pride with love and […]

How discouraging is it when people's actions don't line up with their beliefs or words? James encourages Christians not to fall into that trap and instead make sure they don't just listen to God's Word, but they obey it too. Christians' actions should always reveal Christ's character to the people around them. When we don't […]

The book of James in the Bible is a letter written to the early Christian church, which was facing persecution for its faith in Jesus. In James' opening verses, Christians are commanded to respond to life's trials and suffering with something unnatural to humans when faced with suffering – joy. Christians can have joy in […]

We’re starting off the school year being intentional with our community and Life Groups! Tonight we talked about the covenant God made to save and love all of His people, and now as His community we’re making covenants with each other on what we want to value and grow in this year.

This week, at our special HSM and JHM joint service for Backyard Night, we enjoyed a time of encouragement from your very own Student Ministries Staff! Nick Beran, Gavin Epp, Miranda Van Beers, Anna Morrison, and Andrew Watson all share a brief encouragement for you as you head into the school year.

Luke 7:36-50 highlights the power and depth of Jesus' love and forgiveness, both during his whole ministry and still today. In contrast to Simon the Pharisee's lack of genuine worship, the sinful woman surrenders her entire self to Jesus, even to the point of giving up the most important thing in her life to the […]

In Luke 19:1-10 we learn about Zacchaeus, a tax collector in Jericho, who is greatly disliked by the people of Jericho due to the position he holds. However, when Jesus is passing through the city of Jericho on His way to Jerusalem, we see that Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus was totally transformative and powerful – […]

When Jesus gets invited to the dinner table of those who oppose Him, He reacts differently than we may expect. In the passage we looked at tonight, Jesus navigates a conversation with four peculiar strategies for talking to those who would be considered enemies. God chose to love us even when we were His enemies, […]

In Luke 10:38–42, Jesus enters the home of Martha and Mary. While Martha rushes around trying to prepare their home for Him, Mary simply sits at Jesus' feet and listens. Jesus gently reminds Martha—and us—that only one thing is truly needed: to be with Him. Our lives don't need to be perfect or cleaned up […]

You're searching for something real—something deeper than another like, scroll, or fake smile—and Jesus knows exactly what that is. In John 13, He gathers with His friends around a table and does the unthinkable: He serves them, including the ones who would betray, deny, and desert Him. Through this moment, Jesus offers what our generation […]

One of the best ways to connect with others is over a meal! Jesus seemed to know that too, and preached to His disciples during many meals. Starting tonight, HSM will study the Gospel accounts where Jesus taught over a meal all summer long. These tables show us that Jesus nourishes not only our physical […]

Enjoy this devotional and series of testimonies from Jamal Bey-McKissick, Scarlett Charlebois, Carolyn Louis, Emma Lee, and Cole Burdett—our very own student leaders here at HSM!

Enjoy this devotional given by Katerina Toland, one of our very own sophomore girls and student leaders here at HSM!

Last week we discussed what the Bible says about LGBTQIA+ relationships. This week, we heard a testimony from someone in our Purpose Church family about trusting God with same-sex attraction. We also answered some of your questions from last week, and discovered again that the undeniable truth of God's Word is this: Every human being […]

As we discussed last week, the Bible shows that marriage and sex were God's ideas first. So what does the Bible say about same-sex marriages? There are five passages in the Bible that specifically address same-sex sexual activity. While there are different interpretations amongst Christians, each of those passages prohibits same-sex sexual activity. In addition, […]

Marriage and sex were God's ideas first. His Word contains the best ways to think about and make decisions about marriage and sex, because He wants what is ultimately best for us – and that is a relationship with Him as the Lord of our lives. As we trust and obey His ways for marriage […]

Pornography is a rapidly growing addiction globally and is accessible to almost anyone. Research shows that 85% of 10-17-year-olds have seen pornography, whether or not they wanted to see it or intentionally sought it out themselves. If this is the case, why isn’t it talked about more? That is because it brings shame, is somewhat […]

Being single can be difficult at times. Loneliness, comparison, and lust can creep in from every direction. However, marriage is not the answer to combat sin, Jesus is. How can we move from a place of pain to the power of Jesus even in our singleness? The Bible gives us clear ways to live a […]

In a world that pushes us to seek love and validation through relationships, God calls us to something deeper. Dating isn't just about what we can get out of it—it's about how we love and honor others like Jesus. Tonight's message unpacked biblical truths on love, relationships, and boundaries, reminding us that our identity isn't […]

This month, we talked about the purpose of prayer, how to pray, and finally, how to make our prayers personal. Making our prayers more personal is possible by being vulnerable and honest with God, as well as praying for what's on His heart. As we connect with Him in prayer, He transforms us to look […]

Last week, we studied the purpose of prayer. Tonight, we will discover how to pray! Jesus taught His followers how to pray during His Sermon on the Mount through what is known as the Lord's Prayer. Praying this word for word is powerful, but each part serves a specific purpose that can also be a […]

Christians all over the world are called to pray, but what does it look like to have an authentic conversation with God? And why is prayer important? God's Word provides numerous reasons to pray, and tonight we will discuss 4 of them. Prayer connects us to God, blesses others, and helps us live as Jesus […]

Jesus is the reason for our Christmas season, but with the craziness and fast paced culture we have it gets hard to remember the moments of our lives that Jesus deserves praise for. “Joy to the World” is a song to hold in our hearts that is rooted in the ways God deserves our love […]

“O Holy Night” is one of the most popular Christmas carols we sing every single year, and the story behind it is one of hope, love, and redemption. Tonight we looked at how the lyrics focus on all of the promises God fulfilled when He sent Jesus down to us. This holy night transformed humanity's […]

Here at HSM, we love to talk about giving thanks to the Lord even in the difficult times. The holidays can be sweet but life can also be full of trials, which means that Thanksgiving might bring up feelings of anxiety or grief for you. To give us a better picture of how to keep […]

Peter lived out a lasting faith, but he made a lot of mistakes along the way. Here we studied one of Peter's biggest failures, which happened the night Jesus died on the cross, and also look at Jesus's response to Peter after His resurrection. We discovered how pride is dangerous for a lasting faith, but […]

This semester, we have discussed finding our identity, belonging, and purpose in Christ, and then being mentally prepared to keep believing those truths when life gets hard. In this series, we will study the life of someone who actually lived out this kind of lasting faith. Peter is one of Jesus's disciples, and in the […]

Last week we looked over our convictions and how they have significance in our lives, but why should we do the work to prepare for difficult times? And how do we even get there? What happens to me if I run into a situation I'm not ready for? God gives us some tools and disciplines […]

Choosing to live out our identity, belonging, and purpose in Christ can be challenging to do in every moment of every day. It requires our minds to know God's truth so that He transforms our hearts, which eventually affects our outward actions. So, one way to strengthen our faith for difficult times is to develop […]

After we consider our identity and where we belong, the final big question we have is, “What's My Purpose?” As humans, we long to matter, and God has made it clear that we matter to Him. He also has designed us for a purpose, which is ultimately to connect with Him, connect others, and connect […]

Where Do I Belong? | Claire Colinco | Test Prep: The 3 Most Important Questions You’ll Ever Answer | September 25, 2024 | If you would like to learn more or get connected with our High School Ministry (HSM) at Purpose Church, visit our HSM WEBPAGE.

Who Am I? | Claire Colinco | Test Prep: The 3 Most Important Questions You’ll Ever Answer | September 18, 2024 | If you would like to learn more or get connected with our High School Ministry (HSM) at Purpose Church, visit our HSM WEBPAGE.

Why Do We Do What We Do? | Claire Colinco | Fall Kickoff Devotional | September 11, 2024 | If you would like to learn more or get connected with our High School Ministry (HSM) at Purpose Church, visit our HSM WEBPAGE.

I Will Remain Confident | Kyle Harte | Summer in the Psalms | August 14, 2024 | If you would like to learn more or get connected with our High School Ministry (HSM) at Purpose Church, visit our HSM WEBPAGE.

Art as Worship | Anna Morrison | Summer in the Psalms | August 7, 2024 | If you would like to learn more or get connected with our High School Ministry (HSM) at Purpose Church, visit our HSM WEBPAGE.