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Just a 19 year old kid who spent all of his graduation money on making a podcast because he thought Jesus was cool. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

Tyler Smith


    • Feb 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 43 EPISODES


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    What is missions? - w/ Greg Massey: Missions Strategist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 30:05


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    The Danger of Abusing God's Grace - Romans 6 Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 67:20


    Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube @whilewe'reyoung! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wwypodcast/support

    Our Response to Lil Nas X and Good Mythical Morning mocking Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 65:15


    Watch our the video form of the podcast on YouTube @WhileWe'reYoung! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wwypodcast/support

    Auburn coach Hugh Freeze baptizes athletes and gets cancelled and you can't prove that the resurrection 100% happened | Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 81:12


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    UFC Fighter Bryce Mitchell brings a Bible on stage and is Montell Fish still Christian? | Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 30:17


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    The root of transgenderism and how Christians miss God in church | Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 45:25


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    How this teenager stood ALONE for his beliefs in high school

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 13:44


    Grant Butler is a senior at West Lauderdale high school. Hear what he has to say about standing up for Christ and the hardships that come with being set apart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wwypodcast/support

    Are Christians Getting This WRONG??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 16:42


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    This Teenager Started a HUGE Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 15:58


    Hayden Clark, creator of the Beyond conference for students in Meridian, MS, responds following it's third occurrence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wwypodcast/support

    How One Teenager helped CHANGE His High School Forever...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 17:18


    We talk about the life of Cal Cullpepper. A Clarkdale graduate, now going on to play baseball for Southern Miss, speaks about his journey as an FCA Campus Captain, the hardships that came with it, what motivated him to do so, and what legacy he hopes to have left at his school. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wwypodcast/support

    We LOST friends because of THIS choice...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 43:11


    In today's podcast, we talk about the importance of finding a community to build you up, the struggles of losing friends because of following Jesus, and call out students to break free from toxic cultures and live a valuable life! Thanks for watching! More episodes coming soon. Like and subscribe for more!! On this podcast: Clark Galyean, Ty Major, Bradon Epting, Tyler Smith, and Hayden Clark. 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Why is Building Relationships Important? 06:45 - Bad Relationships 09:57 - Losing Freinds 12:56 - Dealing w/ Influence Rejection 16:06 - The Importance of Humility 20:24 - Attributes of a Christian Community 29:19 - How to Impact w/out Being Negatively Impacted 32:33 - Bradon's Thoughts on West Lauderdale Culture 36:23 - How to Escape the Culture 42:04 - Closing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wwypodcast/support

    We CHOSE to Follow Jesus at a YOUNG age...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 61:06


    In the very first episode of the new "poddie", the bros talk about their least favorite-favorite food items, rant about Tyler's most hated Christian rap song, and learn exactly... where Clark came from. Join in on the convo as we share who we are and why we believe in the value of following Jesus at a young age! Thanks for watching! More episodes coming soon. Like and subscribe for more!! On this podcast: Clark Galyean, Ty Major, Bradon Epting, Tyler Smith, and Hayden Clark. Time Codes: 00:00 - Awkward Hello 00:42 - Intro 03:20 - Low Key Bad Food Items 09:54 - What is "While We're Young" 14:47 - Why/How did you follow Jesus at a young age? 21:43 - What is "Beyond"? 22:58 - Why/how did you follow Jesus at a young age? (Cont.) 27:36 - What Distractions/Misconceptions Do Young People Struggle With? 40:46 - Tyler Hates This Song 42:12 - Why is it Still Worth Following Jesus? 56:27 - Closing (Birth of the word "Poddie) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wwypodcast/support

    My First Vlog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 5:56


    I hope you thoroughly enjoyed the video! There is was more to come! Tune in this Friday for the first Short Film titled "When I Was Young," the first episode of volume one! "Springtime" - Biloxi/Gulfport, MS - Shot January 17th, 2021 Thank you for watching! If you feel like supporting me, a like on this video would seriously help! Feel free to subscribe if you like the content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

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    Chosen - How To Lead Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 26:37


     I hope that we all have a common passion to change the world. To leave an impactful legacy for others to follow. As Christians, we have a clear legacy to leave. Jesus. So, how do we lead others to Him effectively? Listen in to find out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    A New Era - The Power of Possibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 2:57


    Time has given us possibility, so don't waste it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    I Didn't Choose to Exist - An Allegory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 3:50


    Episode 27 isn't for me to describe. It's interpretation belongs to you. Dear listener, when you listen to this short episode, be open minded and attentive to the moral of the story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Spiritual Warfare - Good vs. Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 30:34


    Evil. It's presence is in every corner of our lives. Just waiting. Waiting to attack us in our weakest moments. Is there a reason for all of this darkness that I feel? Is there a way out of this hell? Yes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Reflections - My 2020 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 17:52


    Do I even have to mention how 2020 went for all of us? It wasn't the best year by any means, but even through all of the hardship this year has brought us, it may just have been a year we all needed. Listen to milestone episode twenty-five as I share why 2020 turned out being the year I desperately needed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Be Still - Finding Fulfillment in Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 15:41


    We are all chasing something on the pursuit of happiness in our life. Though it may be different for everyone, the end is the same. We are left with nothing. Where does are joy come from? Where is peace provided to a mind riddled with noise? What's the point of even living... Be still. Listen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Two Faced - Don't Live a Worthless Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 29:29


    "Two Faced" is not only a passionate study of God's word. It's an outcry. Christians who are living a stagnant faith, YOU ARE WASTING YOUR LIFE. In episode 23, Tyler dives into a small book of the Bible called Joel to analyze the judgement that comes to people who choose not to live a genuine faith, the actions that need to be taken in order to find God's favor again, and the beautiful characteristics of God's loving mercy and grace. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Fueled By Fire - My Holy Spirit Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 23:06


    Over the past few weeks prior to the airing of this podcast, Tyler experienced amazing and crazy new aspects of his faith. It has caused him to rethink, reevaluate, and refocus on what it truly means to walk with Christ. Come on! Take a listen to Episode twenty-two as Tyler shares his experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Under the Influence - Overpowering the Darkness - w/ Kevin Hatcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 49:39


    In "Under the Influence,” Tyler sits down with long time friend and mentor Kevin Hatcher to discuss Kevin's personal experiences with bad influences that created darkness in his own life and in his personal relationships. Jump into episode twenty-one to experience and relive the restoration that occurred in Kevin's own journey while fighting the influence of darkness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    The Journey of Zach Paradis - Artist Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 48:56


    Musical engineer. Gifted producer. Profound singer songwriter. Zach Paradis has taken the music industry by storm. Along with making music for the Christian genre's top artists, Zach has released numerous songs of his own that aspires to "make people feel less alone in this crazy, weird, big world." Hop in to episode 20 to get to know Zach Paradis and the journey that has brought him to where he is in his music and his faith. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Outcasted - Encouragement to the Righteously Separated

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 28:01


    Salvation brings us to a crossroads. Do we continue into the darkness or into the light? For those who choose a committed pursuit of Christ through salvation, they will experience immense sacrifice and hardship. Dive into episode 19 for encouragement on your fight with the darkness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    God's Will 2020 - Responding to Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 30:29


    Okay, look. Politics have been a really big issue recently in America. Frustration, anger, and division have plagued the minds of so many people. As Christians striving for God's will, how are we to handle and respond to the screaming voice of hate in this country? Hop into episode 18 to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Validation - Verifying the Security of Relationships and Our Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 82:14


    We all aspire to be have good relationships. Whether it's a good friendship, a loving marriage , an impactful parent, a respected son, or a beautiful daughter, we all aspire to find security in these rolls of life. Tyler sits down with Doug and Brandy Manley, who are one of the most respected and influential people in his life, and discuss how we can find validation through our relationships with each other on this Earth and security in our relationship with Christ. Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 5:50 - What is Validation? 9:09 - Brandy's Validation from Doug 13:25 - Doug's Validation from Brandy 15:03 - The Colorfulness of Validation 19:13 - Validation in What You Have / Not What You Don't 19:52 - The Manley's Validation as Experienced Parents 27:09 - The Number ONE Way to Validate as a Parent (Love) 30:20 - Finding Validation From a Parent That's Not There 38:57 - Our ONLY Validation / Doug's Validation in His Faith 41:05 - Validation From Feelings / Brandy's Validation in Her Faith 45:10 - Validation From Our Failing BUT Growing Pursuit for Righteousness 47:40 - Validation AFTER Salvation 51:20 - God's Allowance of Sin Validates his Desire for Relationship 54:30 - Our Validation Through Jesus 58:46 - Our Validified Connection With Eternity 1:03:47 - Brandy's Testimony of Validation Through Obedience 1:11:43 - Validified Peace Found In Eternity 1:14:48 - Validation Through Our Constant Pursuit of Greater Things 1:17:57 - Closing Remarks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    After the Fall - Our Immediate Response to Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 28:40


    Chances are you have experienced failure in your walk with Christ. We all find ourselves falling to sin every single day of are lives because of the natural evil inside of us. In "After the Fall," Tyler discusses how we can incorrectly and correctly respond to the sin in our life and stand up against our biggest failures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Sustained - Finding Peace Through Our Suffering

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 27:08


    We live in a broken world full of evil and disgusting calamities. How are we to ever find peace in a world like this? In "Sustained," Tyler discusses how we can overcome our sufferings to sustain ourselves mentally in our walk of life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Tug of War - The Battle with Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 30:49


    Ever since the fall of man, we have struggled daily with our sin. Even after salvation, we find ourselves struggling back and forth with the same temptations. Why is that? Why can't we ever seem to get it right? In "Tug of War," Tyler looks to Roman 7 to answer this complex question. Links: https://lnk.bio/wwypodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

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    Ghosted - Running Away From God's Calling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 36:45


    Have you ever been "ghosted" before? Having someone who you talk to consistently just disappear from your life can be rather confusing and pretty hurtful. Here's the thing. Christians, including myself, have a tendency to do this all the time. We choose to selfishly run away from the calling that God has given us in our life to live for him. In today's podcast, we dive into the entire book of Jonah to understand the importance of following God's call for your life. Thanks for listening boo. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Overcome - Coping with Hardship w/ Bradley Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 44:30


    I know you can struggle. I know you can suffer. This life can throws it's worst at you and can leave you broken into a million pieces. Where do you run to fix these scars? We tend to run to what the world says is going to restore us by falling deep into the desirable and pleasurable world of sin. In "Overcome", Tyler, along with guest Bradley Wright, discusses how we can overcome the sufferings of this world by coping with the only thing that will satisfy our souls. Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Look Up - Being Aware of Future Consequences

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 33:38


    As a young generation, it is easy for us to remain content with where we are now in our life. We forget to realize that there is a tomorrow. Tyler's goal in "Look Up" is to show how our present can have drastic consequences on our future by carrying the baggage of our actions committed today. Through a few specific discussions, Tyler hopes to inspire you to look up from where you're comfortable and live your life in righteousness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Blessins - How To Receive God's Abundant Blessings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 34:40


    Being "Blessed" is such a familiar phrase for people today. We often think that the blessed life is one of flashy lights, expensive clothes, success, and comfort. When in reality, God's blessings are far deeper than what we could ever imagine. In "Blessin," Tyler's goal is to break down the misconceptions of God's blessings and to show how God's abundant blessings are available, abundant, and brand new every single day. "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Come Alive - The Importance of Passion and Excitement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 34:05


    One of the biggest dangers to Christians today is a dull and dead attitude. In "Come Alive," Tyler discusses on how we should be passionate in our walk with Christ and be overcome with excitement when we decide to become alive through the Spirit! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Time After Time - Breaking the Addictive Cycle of Sin In Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 47:32


    In this episode of the While We're Young podcast, Tyler discusses on how we can overcome and break the overwhelming chains of addiction in our lives in order for us to truly grasp a healthy lifestyle and healthy relationship with Jesus Christ. Tyler uses his own experiences tied with the Biblical story of Simon Peter to accurately help you in this fight for your heart. He who the son sets free is free! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Reciprocated - Living a Biblically Balanced Social Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 51:03


    In "Reciprocated," Tyler discusses how we as humans can go from being a "Bowl of Jell-O" to a grown and matured pursuer of Christ. His main focus is stress the importance of mentorship in every aspect of life so we can build both are personal relationship with Christ and God's kingdom through mentoring others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Prophesy - Bringing the Message Effectively to a World Dead in Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 57:33


    In the sixth episode "Prophesy", Tyler dives extensively into the word of Ezekiel to discuss how, as Christians, we are to respond to the message that was given to us through Jesus Christ. His desire is to inspire his listeners to reach out into their schools, colleges, work places, churches, and communities with a desire to make the lost aware of the LIFE we've found in the cross and answer God's calling on our life. I'd grab my Bible for this one folks. Ernie Did... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    The Facade - Breaking Down the Walls of Christian Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 44:01


    In the fifth episode of the "While We're Young" podcast, Tyler discusses the many Facades that are present in the culture today. His mission is to uncover and help his listeners to understand what it means to have a real relationship with God. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Quarantined - Finding Happiness in the Midst of Isolation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 38:38


    In the fourth episode of the While We're Young Podcast, Tyler discusses the many dangers that come from physical and mental isolation and analyzes how we can thrive emotionally and spiritually in the midst of temptation and negative thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    The Expeditious Acuity of Love - A Funky Love Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 22:43


    In "The Expeditious Acuity of Love episode, Tyler goes into what love is by comparing it to his recently finished show, "The Office". As he makes these connections, the discussion on what love really matters in life is brought to light. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Be the Flame - A Study on Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 42:44


    In the second episode of the newly developing podcast, Tyler Smith takes his listeners on a journey through Chapter 3 of Daniel and discusses how to battle fear as a Christian and to stand up for the Gospel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

    Sovereignty - A Study on Daniel 1-2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 46:06


    Why are you here? Where did you come from? Where are you going? The first episode of the "While We're Young" podcast is to dive deep into the wonders of the very reality around us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tylersmith12/support

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