Stay Encouraged Podcast

With the summer coming and transitioning happening in our team, we have decided to take a summer break this season to reset and refocus. Shammah is going back to Africa, Aimee is moving on to new adventures and the rest of our group is looking forward to regaining strength and fresh ideas for the next season. Stay connected with us on Tik Tok, Facebook, and Instagram!!! Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedincFB: @stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

*Sensitive Content*Do you know of anyone who has or is struggling with self harm? Ever wonder "what can I do?" Well, in this episode we share about not so much what you can do but about being present and just loving the person going through the addiction. The Stay Encouraged Team share what self harm looks like and the different forms it exist in the Gen-Z community. Teenagers do not miss out on this episode, it is one that might change a life of a love one. Share with 5 friends or as many as you would like. Follow us on our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedincFB: @stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

*Sensitive Content* in this episode our team tackles what the Bible saids about transgenders and gender equality. It is important that as teenagers we know how to respond to our friends when confronted about this topic. Our response is not to throw stones at them, rather to choose love. Check out this episode to understand what we mean by that. Share with 5 friends. Check out our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedincFB:@stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

This month our team is bringing real talk topics, such as: abortion, self harm, etc. In this episode, we center in on the biblical view on abortion and we give practical tips for teens who are contemplating abortion. The Stay Encouraged Team also share about a couple organizations that could be of a help to you or someone you know that needs a good friend to help them through a tough season. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this team podcast. Check out our social media platform: IG: @stayencouragedincFB: @stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

In today's episode, hear from Aimee on how to live a sacrificial life and how this applies to your own walk with God. Check out our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedincFB: @stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

Did you know that Christ made more sacrifices for us than the price He paid on the cross? He gave His time, energy, resources, and even 33 years of silence. Or what about when not accepting praise from other people or recognition for His work. Christ teaches us through the Gospels that we must follow His example of following the example He laid before us of "do unto others as I have done for you." Listen to Sorangely in this episode as she shares about what God showed her about the topic of sacrifice. Check out our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedincFB: @stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

In this Episode, Shammah shares how can you look more like Christ in life. you don't wanna miss this because he talks about how you can do it such that your life is centered in Christ-likeness.Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedincFB: @stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

In this episode, Eric gives a glimpse into the life of Jesus, and what to do as a Christian to model after that. Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedincFB: @stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

In this week's episode, our team shares how they will be celebrating Easter this year and discuss what Maundy Thursday is all about. 

Have you ever heard the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me", well that's a childhood lie. Scripture state that we can speak either life or death in the tongue. Meaning you have the power to build up or tear down yourself and others. Which words are you speaking over yourself? Listen to this episode and hear what Sorangely has to say about speaking the truth over ourselves. Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedincFB: @stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

In this Episode, Shammah shares how we can set or renew our minds that we may be able to overcome the circumstances that we face daily because of the decisions we make in our minds.Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedincFB: @stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

In this episode part of the Stay Encouraged team share about their journey of overcoming fear and how the Lord has helped them get through their challenges. Listen to Myah, Shammah and Eric share their journey of facing their fears. They share practical and insightful truths that will inspire you in your walk with Christ and overcoming the lies you have believed. Check out our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedincFB: @stayencouragedincTik Tok: @stayencouragedinc

Sorangely shares her story about a relationship that resulted in her losing sight of where her identity lied. She explains why it is so crucial for your identity to be in Christ and not in possessions or people. Listen now and get ready for some truth bombs thrown right at you. Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01Tik Tok: @stayencouraged2021

In this Episode, Shammah gives some understanding of God's Love for us and getting to know that His love is ultimate and endures forever.Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

In this episode, Eric gives us three easy steps to help us start, growing closer in the intimacy we have with the Lord. Check out our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01TikTok: @stayencouraged20

In this episode, the Stay Encouraged team tackles the simple truth about how important fasting is for us in our spiritual walk. If your a teenager and you haven't challenged yourself to seek God in a deeper way by fasting, listen to this episode ASAP. Eric, Shammah, and Sorangely share their experiences about fasting, share Scriptural truths and bring some encouraging words to you, to get you through this week. Leave us a review and tell us what you thought about this episode. Check out our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01TikTok: @stayencouraged2021

Hello Stay Encouraged family, welcome back to our podcasts. In this weeks episode, Myah Jones is our host and she shares with us how to find encouragement where God has placed us. We pray that you are doing well and can get something out of this weeks episode, God bless!Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01TikTok: @stayencouraged2021

In this episode, Sorangely shares how she partnered with God to bring the vision that God gave her (Stay Encouraged) into a reality. It took prayer, action, and walking by faith to bring this vision to pass by hear the whole story for yourself, and listen to this episode. Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01TikTok: @stayencouraged2021

In this Episode, Shammah gives some encouragement for the next steps (seniors getting ready to graduate, looking at colleges or Juniors looking at College, and taking SAT.)Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

In this Episode, Eric gives all of you some encouragement as you are going into this new school semester. Take a listen to what he has to share with all of you. Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

Happy New Year everyone! In this next episode Myah, Eric, Sorangely, Shammah, and Aimee talk about the word that God has given us to go into the next year. We know that 2020 has been a rollercoaster with everything going on. But we believe and know that 2021 is going to be an amazing year, especially as we follow the word that God has given us this year as a team. Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

Merry Christmas!!! What a year it has been, right? In this episode, Sorangely and her guest speaker Myah Jones (cough cough, our new edition to the team), share about the three years at SE. There have been highs and lows, but God has helped us through them. People have joined the team, and others have gone, but these last two years have been pruning but beneficial. Check out this episode where Myah and Sorangely share about Stay Encouraged's story, what it was, is, and going to be. Check out our social media platforms.IG: @stayencouragedFB: @stayencouraged01

Holidays bring good memories, but also bad ones for some of us. In this episode, Eric talks about how we can choose joy regardless of things we may have gone through.

In this episode, we have the entire team bringing you truth, encouragement, and God's word. Our team debate whether Jesus was born on December 25th? Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Christmas on Dec 25th? Why was it declared a holiday? Well, look no further. Our team is ready to drop some truth bombs at you!! Check it out. Check out our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

Have you ever asked the question, "Is God even real?" How do I know if Jesus is the one and true God? Well, my friend, you are not the only one. If you are in a place of asking questions, then you are in the right place. For us to know our faith, we need to understand it, accept it, and agree with it. In this episode, Sorangely shares how she came to answer this question for herself. She shares her testimony of how God becomes so real to her, and she knew Christianity was the right religion. Check out the episode now. Check out our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

Have you ever wonder why good things happen to bad people? Or what about good things happening to bad people? Shammah, our newest member brought some truth in this episode! Get ready for some truth, check it out. Follow us on our social media platforms: IG: stayencouragedpodcastFB: stayencouraged01

In this episode, Eric talks about how God loves us regardless of the fact that sometimes we may be lost.

In this Episode, the team talks about in different ways how we know that the Bible is real. From experiences, to scientific, even historically and everything that surrounds it.

In this episode Aimee dives into the things that you really need to know going into college. What does leaning on God mean during one of the toughest seasons of your life?How can you find good community? What does it look like to trust God through the struggle? Listen for the practical advise, but also be prepared to hear her drop some truths. Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB:@stayencouraged01

Is VSCO girl or E-boy still a thing? Well, Sorangely and her guest Paige Vinyard break down what those two social circles mean. Paige shares the truth to remaining in your identity while being a high school student. You can be who God is calling you to be and influence your friend group; find out how by clicking and listening to this weeks episode. Be encouraged! Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB:@stayencouraged01

What pressure are you under? Lately, peer-pressure is what Sorangely has been struggling with these days. Join her in this episode and get ready to be refreshed. Sorangely shares the truth in God's word and teaches us how to walk in discernment when deciphering God-pressure vs. peer-pressure.Check us out on our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

Ever struggle with being someone your really not? Eric and his guest speaker Honour elaborate on the different ways they struggled with their identity as a teen and bring a word of encouragement to you. Don’t miss out on this episode. Check out our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

Today we are opening up the Word and discussing Homosexuality. What does the Bible say about it? How can we have healthy conversations about homosexuality within the Church? In what ways can we encourage others to overcome sin and temptation? Let's open up the conversation, guys, this one is about to be fire! Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @Stayencouraged01

Sorangely shares some truth bombs on today's episode about how Seniors have a voice, and they need to use it. God has called you for such a time as this! Listen to this episode, be encouraged, and remember, don't let anything waver your faith! Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @Stayencouraged01

Johna shares on the reason why middle schoolers are the only ones at youth group. Where did the high schoolers go? Let’s see how we can fix this. Check out this episode.

Eric talks about the reasons that High Schoolers are leaving their Youth Groups and what we can do to get them back at Church.Check out our social media accounts:IG- @stayencouragedpodcast FB- @stayencouraged01

Where did all the teenagers go? We have the same question regarding teenagers' attendance in any church-related event. Find out what our team has to say regarding why we believe middle and high schoolers are not at youth group or Sunday service. Check out our social media accounts:IG- @stayencouragedpodcast FB- @stayencouraged01

Confrontation is not an easy thing, but I would even dare to say it is a necessary thing! Find out why in this episode as Sorangey and her guest Anna discuss the three practical tips you could apply today, on how to have a healthy confrontation. Check out our social media pages: IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

Bad company corrupts good character! In this episode, Johna explores what a "good" friend's character looks like. With all the peer pressure in middle and high school, sometimes our teens choose the wrong friends. Do you want your students to excel in relationships? Choose the right friends and walk-in discernment on how to pick them? Watch this episode now!! Check out our social media pages:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

If you've ever had a great mentor you know exactly why they are essential to have in your life!!! Teens need people who care for them, not to just show up in their life every so often or once a week because it's your job description. A text message, phone call or even a coffee outing goes a long way in a adolescents life. Check out this episode, where Eric explains his personal experience on how he had a great mentor, and then shares how to become one.Make sure to check our social media pages: IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

In this Podcast the team really hits home on how to have an attitude of gratitude.

Have you had a mentor in your life that left an impact on your life? We did too!!! In this episode, we explore how to be a great mentor, as well as share some practical tips for you to keep in mind when helping a student find a mentor. The Stay Encouraged team each share about their personal experiences with being mentored and being a mentee. Check out what they have to say!! Check out our social media platforms:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: Stayencouraged01

Aimee and her guest speaker (Matthew Slisher), go into why it is important for our teens to be serving in missions. Mission trips are not a waste of time, Matt with explain why. Grab a notebook or listen to this in your car on your way home, so many truth bombs that are practical for you to do for your teens, today!!!! Make sure to check our social media pages: IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

Before we can go into the second section of "Sex Talk", we need to talk about dating!! Eric shares how it is important for us to have the dating conversation along with the sex talk with our teens. However, maybe your in a position asking yourself, how can I set the example if I messed up? Or maybe you already know the answer is "Thank God for Jesus" but you're still not really sure how to have the conversation with your youth; well check this episode out now!!! Make sure to check us out on our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

Let's rip off the bandaid right now, in this episode we are talking about Sex! Yes, you heard us correctly. Sorangely shares the woman's perspective of purity and waiting for sex before marriage. She also gives practical tips for Youth Pastors in how to approach this conversation in the youth group. Share this episode with a friend! Check out our social media pages:IG: @stayenccouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

What am I called to? Does anyone really know what they're called to? To get the answer to those questions you need to click on this episode and hear Pastor Kenny Simons from Elim Gospel Church, spit some truth bombs at you! Worship, leading, youth, and how to have fun! Go listen to it right now!!! Check out our social media pages:IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01

Youth ministry never ends, so how do you find rest with a nonstop schedule? In this episode, Sorangely and her guest (Pastor Max and Tiffanny Ramos) share how important it is to take care of "yourself" before you take care of "anyone else". Max say's, "I had to understand what was important, necessary, and/or what could wait."Check out our social media platforms: IG: @stayencouragedpodcastFB: @stayencouraged01Check out Tiffany's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXxRXsRVgdp4oDFPaJx5zw/featured

In this episode we are discussing how to manage, council, and lead your youth and others in healthy relationships both friendly and romantically.

Summer is here and we know that summertime means party time! How can we get youth to come out during the summer, rather then them going to a party? In this episode, we talk about how teens should come to youth group rather than going to a party. Check out our Social media sites: IG: @StayencouragedpodcastFB: @STAYENCOURAGED01

In this episode the team discusses the importance of racial reconciliation and diversity within youth ministry. Eric shares a good word on how everyone has a role to play within ministry and Johna discusses the importance of speaking up for the things that matter. Get to know a little bit about our own races and backgrounds, and hear our hearts behind racial reconciliation.

In this episode, we meet Aimee (the newest member) to the Stay Encouraged team. Sorangely and Aimee discuss practical tips on how to build a budget for your youth ministry! Sorangely shares notes that she learned from her time at Elim Bible Institute and College but also lessons she has learned along the way. Aimee give us a Gen-Z perspective on this topic and how "cash" is really important not to have. Go check it out!!