https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mission-hill-youth-podcast--4117311enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright Mission Hill Youthhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1947666e4a53f783a1da04f2f05e3d9e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mission-hill-youth-podcast--4117311Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000Mission Hill YouthMission Hill Youthbrenton@missionhill.churchThis podcast is dedicated to publishing the lessons that are taught to the youth of Mission Hill Church in Chambersburg, PA!falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-the-bible-say-about-women-in-ministry-questions-series-ep-7--71213692
At youth group last night, we tackled this question. Mind you, this topic alone could span months... and we only had 40 minutes! So we barely scratched the surface of this debate. Consider this episode, then, as the "dipping your toes in the water" episode when it comes to this issue. In the next 40 minutes, you'll hear what the debate even is, the two main camps that usually join the debate, and then finally, the question we are all wondering: "who is right?"

So welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71213692Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:28:31 +0000Mission Hill YouthDear listener, did you know that one of the most debated topics in Christianity is whether or not women can hold certain positions of leadership in the church? It is! Paul has some seemingly clear things to say about women in the family, women in the...
At youth group last night, we tackled this question. Mind you, this topic alone could span months... and we only had 40 minutes! So we barely scratched the surface of this debate. Consider this episode, then, as the "dipping your toes in the water" episode when it comes to this issue. In the next 40 minutes, you'll hear what the debate even is, the two main camps that usually join the debate, and then finally, the question we are all wondering: "who is right?"

So welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>2225bible,church,controversial,controversy,elder,god,group,hill,jesus,leadership,ministry,mission,pastor,scripture,women,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaac-diehl-student-teaching-month-26--70902643
This week, Isaac Diehl took the stand! So have a listen, and enjoy :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70902643Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthMarch is probably one of my most favorite months of the year. Why? Because March is STUDENT TEACHING MONTH!!! That's right, for the entire month of March I take a back seat so that a handful of our students can get up and try their hand at teaching....
This week, Isaac Diehl took the stand! So have a listen, and enjoy :)]]>1449bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,rogan,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ethan-shannon-student-teaching-month-26--70763112
This week, Ethan Shannon took the stand! So have a listen, and enjoy :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70763112Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthMarch is probably one of my most favorite months of the year. Why? Because March is STUDENT TEACHING MONTH!!! That's right, for the entire month of March I take a back seat so that a handful of our students can get up and try their hand at teaching....
This week, Ethan Shannon took the stand! So have a listen, and enjoy :)]]>1134bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,spiritual,spirituality,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-gillman-student-teaching-month-26--70612621
This week, Faith Gillman took the stand! So have a listen, and enjoy :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70612621Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthMarch is probably one of my most favorite months of the year. Why? Because March is STUDENT TEACHING MONTH!!! That's right, for the entire month of March I take a back seat so that a handful of our students can get up and try their hand at teaching....
This week, Faith Gillman took the stand! So have a listen, and enjoy :)]]>831anxiety,bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,scripture,student,worry,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joschua-mccurley-student-teaching-month-26--70483608
This week, Joschua McCurley took the stand! So have a listen, and enjoy :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70483608Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthMarch is probably one of my most favorite months of the year. Why? Because March is STUDENT TEACHING MONTH!!! That's right, for the entire month of March I take a back seat so that a handful of our students can get up and try their hand at teaching....
This week, Joschua McCurley took the stand! So have a listen, and enjoy :)]]>2889bible,christian,christianity,church,ephesians,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-catholics-have-a-different-bible-questions-series-ep-6--70307673
Yes, we crammed a seminary level course into 30 minutes. Why? Because not many people know how we got the Bible that we have!!! I remember when I was a kid that I didn't know how to answer people when they asked me, "Where did the Bible come from? And why do Catholics and protestants have different Bibles?"

So last night, our main topic of discussion was "The Bible". If you've ever wondered what it is, why it was written, how it was created, or why Catholics have different Bibles, have a listen! This episode is for you.

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70307673Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthThis question was actually a two-parter that I changed into a four-parter. The original two questions were, "Why was the Bible written?" and "Why do Catholics have a different Bible?" But I added two more questions: What is the Bible? And how was it...
Yes, we crammed a seminary level course into 30 minutes. Why? Because not many people know how we got the Bible that we have!!! I remember when I was a kid that I didn't know how to answer people when they asked me, "Where did the Bible come from? And why do Catholics and protestants have different Bibles?"

So last night, our main topic of discussion was "The Bible". If you've ever wondered what it is, why it was written, how it was created, or why Catholics have different Bibles, have a listen! This episode is for you.

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>2325bible,catholic,christian,church,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,protestant,religion,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-catholics-saved-questions-series-ep-5--70150359
And the truth is, you'd be right! We DID break away from the Catholic church! But why? And are the reasons why we broke away from the Catholic church dangerous? Is the salvation of all Catholics jeopardized because of their beliefs? What ARE their beliefs? And do they line up with the beliefs that need to be upheld in order to be a Christian and be saved?

We explore those questions in today's episode!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70150359Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthIf you are a protestant, you may have some opinions on the Catholic church. After all, we did break away from them in the 1500's. There had to be a reason (or two) right? And the truth is, you'd be right! We DID break away from the Catholic church!...
And the truth is, you'd be right! We DID break away from the Catholic church! But why? And are the reasons why we broke away from the Catholic church dangerous? Is the salvation of all Catholics jeopardized because of their beliefs? What ARE their beliefs? And do they line up with the beliefs that need to be upheld in order to be a Christian and be saved?

We explore those questions in today's episode!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...]]>2475bible,catholic,christian,christianity,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,protestant,reformation,salvation,scripture,theology,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-god-s-ends-justify-his-means-questions-series-ep-4--69814247
If you've ever experienced this, then this episode is for you as we answer the question, "does God's 'ends' justify His 'means'?"

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69814247Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:30:03 +0000Mission Hill YouthSometimes, we read stories of God doing something in the Bible, we can't help but feel like His methods were a little severe for the outcome that was desired. The flooding of the earth. The conquest of Canaan. Even Jesus' crucifixion! Sometimes, it...
If you've ever experienced this, then this episode is for you as we answer the question, "does God's 'ends' justify His 'means'?"

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...]]>2121bible,christian,christianity,ends,god,group,hill,jesus,means,mission,philosophy,religion,scripture,spirituality,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-we-define-justice-biblically-questions-series-ep-3--69548456
It can be very confusing, as is evidenced by the fact that this question was asked for our "Got Questions??" series!

Now, I don't claim to have all the answers. We could do a whole 2-month series on "justice" alone, and here we are trying to condense that into 30 minutes. There is stuff we didn't cover because time does not allow.

But let this episode at least introduce you to the concept of biblical justice! May it spur you to further reflections, deeper study, and more conversations with people you trust.

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69548456Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:30:10 +0000Mission Hill YouthIn our current cultural moment, the word "justice" is thrown around a lot. ESPECIALLY in Christian circles. If you've ever been on Christian TikTok or Instagram reels, you'll most likely find people debating about how to best pursue "justice", if they...
It can be very confusing, as is evidenced by the fact that this question was asked for our "Got Questions??" series!

Now, I don't claim to have all the answers. We could do a whole 2-month series on "justice" alone, and here we are trying to condense that into 30 minutes. There is stuff we didn't cover because time does not allow.

But let this episode at least introduce you to the concept of biblical justice! May it spur you to further reflections, deeper study, and more conversations with people you trust.

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>2128apologetics,bible,biblical,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,justice,mission,philosophy,scripture,social,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-blasphemy-of-the-holy-spirit-unforgivable-questions-series-ep-2--69454269
Lo and behold, it's a question MANY Christians have struggled with! As evidenced by it's submission into our "Got Questions??" series.

So, what is blasphemy, and why is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit so unforgivable? Can a Christian commit? And is it a sin that can be accidentally committed?

If you've ever struggle with these questions, welcome to the episode!

We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69454269Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:30:08 +0000Mission Hill YouthI am very excited about all of our questions, but this one holds a special place in my heart because, for many of my teenage years, I was VERY concerned that I had committed blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Lo and behold, it's a question MANY Christians...
Lo and behold, it's a question MANY Christians have struggled with! As evidenced by it's submission into our "Got Questions??" series.

So, what is blasphemy, and why is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit so unforgivable? Can a Christian commit? And is it a sin that can be accidentally committed?

If you've ever struggle with these questions, welcome to the episode!

We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>2407bible,blasphemy,christian,christianity,forgiveness,god,group,hill,holy,jesus,matthew,mission,religion,scripture,sin,spirit,unforgivable,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-beliefs-define-christianity-questions-series-ep-1--69358261
Usually, we walk through books of the Bible. However, this spring we wanted to try something different. We asked the youth to submit questions that they'd like to have answered on a Wednesday night, and boy did they deliver!

So now, instead of doing a book, we are going to be answering 13 questions that the youth have submitted to talk about at youth group. And we are starting off with a doozy:

What beliefs define a Christian? And along with that, what are the salvation issues?

So, if you've ever wondered, "what do I have to believe in order to be a Christian?" This episode is for you!

We're glad you're here, let's get into it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69358261Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:30:08 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe are starting a new series for the Spring of 2026, and it's a little new to us! Usually, we walk through books of the Bible. However, this spring we wanted to try something different. We asked the youth to submit questions that they'd like to have...
Usually, we walk through books of the Bible. However, this spring we wanted to try something different. We asked the youth to submit questions that they'd like to have answered on a Wednesday night, and boy did they deliver!

So now, instead of doing a book, we are going to be answering 13 questions that the youth have submitted to talk about at youth group. And we are starting off with a doozy:

What beliefs define a Christian? And along with that, what are the salvation issues?

So, if you've ever wondered, "what do I have to believe in order to be a Christian?" This episode is for you!

We're glad you're here, let's get into it!]]>2239apologetics,bible,christian,christianity,god,group,hill,jehovah’s,jesus,mission,mormonism,questions,religion,spirituality,witnesses,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-grumbling-actually-means-jude-series-ep-6--68451252
This week is no different, as he makes a reference to the Book of Enoch. Just like with his other references, he adds nuance to this one as well. He says that one of the things that ungodly teachers will do is "grumble and complain".

Which begs the question: what does it ACTUALLY mean to grumble?

Because in the Old Testament, grumbling was not good! Israel was actually judged for grumbling and complaining. Paul even commands the people of God in the church of Philippi to do everything "without grumbling and complaining".

So what's the big deal with grumbling? Have a listen and find out!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68451252Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:08 +0000Mission Hill YouthJude has been making the same point with different nuances for the past few weeks: God will judge ungodly teachers. This week is no different, as he makes a reference to the Book of Enoch. Just like with his other references, he adds nuance to this...
This week is no different, as he makes a reference to the Book of Enoch. Just like with his other references, he adds nuance to this one as well. He says that one of the things that ungodly teachers will do is "grumble and complain".

Which begs the question: what does it ACTUALLY mean to grumble?

Because in the Old Testament, grumbling was not good! Israel was actually judged for grumbling and complaining. Paul even commands the people of God in the church of Philippi to do everything "without grumbling and complaining".

So what's the big deal with grumbling? Have a listen and find out!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...]]>2159bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,hill,jesus,jude,mission,podcast,religion,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/perpetua-a-moment-for-the-martyrs-ep-2--68337830
Join us for our second episode in our series that we're calling "A Moment for the Martyrs", where we take the time to talk about various martyrs throughout Christian history.

For October, we are telling the story of Perpetua, a woman of noble descent who had been imprisoned, and subsequently executed, in the city of Carthage in 203 AD, all because she had given her life to Christ. This is despite the fact that she was newly married, had a nursing newborn son, and her father's many opportunities to dissuade her, the ruling authorities attempts to intimidate her, and the devil's schemes to get her to recant.

Amidst all of this, Perpetua refused, and boldly went to her death. Why?

Because, in her own words, she "could not be anything other than what she was: a Christian."

Join us as we explore the incredible story of the Christian Martyr, Perpetua.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68337830Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:08 +0000Mission Hill YouthLISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED!!!! Join us for our second episode in our series that we're calling "A Moment for the Martyrs", where we take the time to talk about various martyrs throughout Christian history. For October, we are telling the story...
Join us for our second episode in our series that we're calling "A Moment for the Martyrs", where we take the time to talk about various martyrs throughout Christian history.

For October, we are telling the story of Perpetua, a woman of noble descent who had been imprisoned, and subsequently executed, in the city of Carthage in 203 AD, all because she had given her life to Christ. This is despite the fact that she was newly married, had a nursing newborn son, and her father's many opportunities to dissuade her, the ruling authorities attempts to intimidate her, and the devil's schemes to get her to recant.

Amidst all of this, Perpetua refused, and boldly went to her death. Why?

Because, in her own words, she "could not be anything other than what she was: a Christian."

Join us as we explore the incredible story of the Christian Martyr, Perpetua.]]>1061christian,christianity,faith,god,hill,history,jesus,martyr,mission,perpetua,podcast,religion,spirituality,story,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/like-a-copperhead-in-the-grass-jude-series-ep-5--68168901
That's what Jude's getting at in today's passage. We're in Jude 8-13, and in it Jude is going to talk about why false teachers are dangerous, and then he'll tell us 7 ways to identify them before it's too late!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68168901Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:08 +0000Mission Hill YouthHave you ever seen one of those pictures on the internet of an animal that is perfectly blending into their environment? God is super awesome to design animals to be able to camouflage so well that they are basically invisible to the human eye. The...
That's what Jude's getting at in today's passage. We're in Jude 8-13, and in it Jude is going to talk about why false teachers are dangerous, and then he'll tell us 7 ways to identify them before it's too late!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...]]>1941bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,jude,mission,religion,scripture,spiritual,spirituality,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warnings-from-the-old-testament-feat-alison-hurley-jude-series-ep-4--68168898
This is the first chunk of a pattern in Jude where he tends to rely on Old Testament references to make a point. The question is, what is the point that Jude's trying to make? Tell ya what, I'll let Alison walk you through it ;)

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68168898Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:57:52 +0000Mission Hill YouthThis week one of our leaders, Alison Hurley, taught on Jude 5-7! This is the first chunk of a pattern in Jude where he tends to rely on Old Testament references to make a point. The question is, what is the point that Jude's trying to make? Tell ya...
This is the first chunk of a pattern in Jude where he tends to rely on Old Testament references to make a point. The question is, what is the point that Jude's trying to make? Tell ya what, I'll let Alison walk you through it ;)

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it...]]>1173bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,jude,mission,religion,scripture,spiritual,spirituality,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-agonize-over-the-gospel-jude-series-ep-3--67987061
Perhaps you don't like thinking about that because, for most of us in 2025, we don't like the word "agony". But I fully believe that "agonizing" over something doesn't HAVE to be a bad thing. We can agonize over good things as well!

That's what Jude is telling us in our passage today. There is something that all Christians all over the world are called to agonize over, and it is the Gospel message. But how can we be expected to agonize over it if, maybe, this is the first time we're even hearing about this concept? And beyond that, why SHOULD we agonize over it?

Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here with us today, let's get into it...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67987061Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:30:07 +0000Mission Hill YouthWhat do you agonize over? Perhaps you don't like thinking about that because, for most of us in 2025, we don't like the word "agony". But I fully believe that "agonizing" over something doesn't HAVE to be a bad thing. We can agonize over good things...
Perhaps you don't like thinking about that because, for most of us in 2025, we don't like the word "agony". But I fully believe that "agonizing" over something doesn't HAVE to be a bad thing. We can agonize over good things as well!

That's what Jude is telling us in our passage today. There is something that all Christians all over the world are called to agonize over, and it is the Gospel message. But how can we be expected to agonize over it if, maybe, this is the first time we're even hearing about this concept? And beyond that, why SHOULD we agonize over it?

Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here with us today, let's get into it...]]>2175agony,bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,pain,podcast,religion,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bartholomew-a-moment-for-the-martyrs-ep-1--67907709
We are beginning our bonus series through the 2025/2026 school year: A Moment for the Martyrs!

Once (or sometimes maybe twice) a month we will be telling the story of a different martyr in Christian history. If you don't know what a martyr is, it is someone who has lost their life because of their testimony about Jesus.

But something we'll do that's a little different is that we'll actually be telling a story, rather than relaying pure information!

Because of this, some creative license will be employed, but I assure you the facts of each story are true (or at least as true as I know lol), and will be included in the episode notes. Today, we are telling the story of Bartholomew!

So, who was Bartholomew?

-Many scholars believe that Bartholomew was also known as Nathanael. The reason for this belief is that the synoptic Gospels list Bartholomew as one of the 12, but in John's Gospel Bartholomew is missing, and Nathanael is in his place.


-Another reason for this belief is that the synoptic Gospels often list Bartholomew and Philip together, implying a very close relationship. In John's Gospel, Philip runs to get Nathanael to introduce him to Jesus. This would make sense if John knew him as Nathanael!

-Bartholomew was one of Jesus' 12 disciples, who fled in fear once Jesus was crucified, but suddenly became bold in preaching the Gospel after meeting the risen Jesus.

-Church history records Bartholomew traveling to Indian, Mesopotamia, Lycaonia, Phrygia, and finally Armenia.

-It was in Armenia that Bartholomew saw thousands come to Christ. It is also in Armenia where he would die at the hands of King Astreges after converting his brother, King

-After displaying the power of Jesus in a contest against the priests of Astreges, Astreges ordered that Bartholomew be flayed alive. It is said that Bartholomew continued to preach the Gospel while being flayed alive, and in the days following his martyrdom, even Astreges gave his life to Christ.

NOTE: The picture for our podcast episode is a statue created by Marco d'Agrate. It is a statue of the skinned Bartholomew holding his skin, as well as the knife that was used. It's a very powerful image of the story of Bartholomew!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67907709Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:28:23 +0000Mission Hill YouthWARNING: LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED! We are beginning our bonus series through the 2025/2026 school year: A Moment for the Martyrs! Once (or sometimes maybe twice) a month we will be telling the story of a different martyr in Christian history....
We are beginning our bonus series through the 2025/2026 school year: A Moment for the Martyrs!

Once (or sometimes maybe twice) a month we will be telling the story of a different martyr in Christian history. If you don't know what a martyr is, it is someone who has lost their life because of their testimony about Jesus.

But something we'll do that's a little different is that we'll actually be telling a story, rather than relaying pure information!

Because of this, some creative license will be employed, but I assure you the facts of each story are true (or at least as true as I know lol), and will be included in the episode notes. Today, we are telling the story of Bartholomew!

So, who was Bartholomew?

-Many scholars believe that Bartholomew was also known as Nathanael. The reason for this belief is that the synoptic Gospels list Bartholomew as one of the 12, but in John's Gospel Bartholomew is missing, and Nathanael is in his place.


-Another reason for this belief is that the synoptic Gospels often list Bartholomew and Philip together, implying a very close relationship. In John's Gospel, Philip runs to get Nathanael to introduce him to Jesus. This would make sense if John knew him as Nathanael!

-Bartholomew was one of Jesus' 12 disciples, who fled in fear once Jesus was crucified, but suddenly became bold in preaching the Gospel after meeting the risen Jesus.

-Church history records Bartholomew traveling to Indian, Mesopotamia, Lycaonia, Phrygia, and finally Armenia.

-It was in Armenia that Bartholomew saw thousands come to Christ. It is also in Armenia where he would die at the hands of King Astreges after converting his brother, King

-After displaying the power of Jesus in a contest against the priests of Astreges, Astreges ordered that Bartholomew be flayed alive. It is said that Bartholomew continued to preach the Gospel while being flayed alive, and in the days following his martyrdom, even Astreges gave his life to Christ.

NOTE: The picture for our podcast episode is a statue created by Marco d'Agrate. It is a statue of the skinned Bartholomew holding his skin, as well as the knife that was used. It's a very powerful image of the story of Bartholomew!]]>891bartholomew,christian,christianity,faith,god,hill,history,jesus,martyr,martyrdom,mission,podcast,religion,spirituality,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pay-attention-to-intros-jude-series-ep-2--67810841
That's not a lot of time to communicate information!

The Biblical authors know this. That's why it is so important to study how the authors of the letters of the New Testament introduce themselves!

Jude is no different. In our second episode in our Jude series, we tackle the first two verses, where Jude's talks about himself, talks about his audience, and tells them what they need as the weather the situation going on in their community.

Thanks for being here! Let's get into it...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67810841Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:00:08 +0000Mission Hill YouthDid you know that, when you meet a new person, they formulate an impression of you within the first 5 seconds? That's not a lot of time to communicate information! The Biblical authors know this. That's why it is so important to study how the...
That's not a lot of time to communicate information!

The Biblical authors know this. That's why it is so important to study how the authors of the letters of the New Testament introduce themselves!

Jude is no different. In our second episode in our Jude series, we tackle the first two verses, where Jude's talks about himself, talks about his audience, and tells them what they need as the weather the situation going on in their community.

Thanks for being here! Let's get into it...]]>2233bible,christian,christianity,faith,hill,jude,mission,podcast,religion,scripture,spirituality,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heeeeeey-jude-jude-series-ep-1--67723726
Did you even know that there is a book in the Bible entitled "Jude"? I wouldn't blame you if you didn't. It's only 25 verses long, and not many people talk about it! But Jude is a really intriguing "book" (it's actually a "letter!). It is only 25 verses long, yet it's absolutely stuffed to the brim with Old Testament references. It also quotes two books that ARE NOT in the Bible, but it certainly seems like Jude is quoting them as if they are scripture. And who even is Jude to begin with? Why should we listen to him? Why did he even write his letter to begin with?

These are all really great questions. These are all questions we answer in our first episode in our Jude series! This episode is where we give you all the relevant historical context you need to know in order to better understand the letter of Jude.

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67723726Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:08 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe're back at it again with a series through the letter of Jude! Did you even know that there is a book in the Bible entitled "Jude"? I wouldn't blame you if you didn't. It's only 25 verses long, and not many people talk about it! But Jude is a...
Did you even know that there is a book in the Bible entitled "Jude"? I wouldn't blame you if you didn't. It's only 25 verses long, and not many people talk about it! But Jude is a really intriguing "book" (it's actually a "letter!). It is only 25 verses long, yet it's absolutely stuffed to the brim with Old Testament references. It also quotes two books that ARE NOT in the Bible, but it certainly seems like Jude is quoting them as if they are scripture. And who even is Jude to begin with? Why should we listen to him? Why did he even write his letter to begin with?

These are all really great questions. These are all questions we answer in our first episode in our Jude series! This episode is where we give you all the relevant historical context you need to know in order to better understand the letter of Jude.

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it.]]>1981bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,jude,mission,preaching,religion,scripture,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bowls-of-god-s-wrath-feat-braden-shannon-revelation-series-ep-16--65998882
We've been operating under the idea that each set of 7 (7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 signs, and 7 bowls) are all talking about the same period of time from different perspectives. Last night, our pastoral intern Braden Shannon walked us through the 7 bowls of God's wrath. It's a heavier section of Revelation, but that doesn't make it any less important for our day to day lives. So have a listen!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65998882Thu, 08 May 2025 14:00:03 +0000Mission Hill YouthAlas, we have reached the final set of "7's" in Revelation: the 7 bowls of God's wrath! We've been operating under the idea that each set of 7 (7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 signs, and 7 bowls) are all talking about the same period of time from different...
We've been operating under the idea that each set of 7 (7 seals, 7 trumpets, 7 signs, and 7 bowls) are all talking about the same period of time from different perspectives. Last night, our pastoral intern Braden Shannon walked us through the 7 bowls of God's wrath. It's a heavier section of Revelation, but that doesn't make it any less important for our day to day lives. So have a listen!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>1037bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,revelation,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satan-s-team-and-the-mark-of-the-beast-revelation-series-ep-15--65725009
Why Revelation 12-14? Because it is here that we see dragons, sea-beasts, earth-beasts, pregnant women clothed with celestial bodies, and probably the MOST debated part of all: the dreaded Mark of the Beast.

In this episode of our Revelation series, we are tackling ALL of it! Who or what is the Sea-Beast? What's the deal with the Dragon and the woman? And above all, what is the mark of the beast, and do we have to be worried about taking it?

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65725009Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:29:43 +0000Mission Hill YouthIf someone were to ask me, "what is the MOST debated part of the book of Revelation?", I would be very tempted to say Revelation 12-14. Why Revelation 12-14? Because it is here that we see dragons, sea-beasts, earth-beasts, pregnant women clothed...
Why Revelation 12-14? Because it is here that we see dragons, sea-beasts, earth-beasts, pregnant women clothed with celestial bodies, and probably the MOST debated part of all: the dreaded Mark of the Beast.

In this episode of our Revelation series, we are tackling ALL of it! Who or what is the Sea-Beast? What's the deal with the Dragon and the woman? And above all, what is the mark of the beast, and do we have to be worried about taking it?

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>2403christian,christianity,church,devil,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,revelation,satan,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-two-witnesses-revelation-series-ep-14--65584482
At youth group last week, we tackled what is colloquially called "The Two Witnesses". They are given authority to breathe fire from their mouths to consume their foes, as well as shut up the sky and turn water into blood. Many people believe that Revelation is foretelling two literal witnesses who will appear and do these things. But could it be that something else is going on in this passage?

So join us as we talk about "The Two Witnesses"! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

PS - This is a raw teaching from a Wednesday night youth group! We didn't have time to record this one separately, so you're getting it straight from the pulpit.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65584482Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:07 +0000Mission Hill YouthThere are parts of Revelation that are pretty straightforward. There are other parts that are hotly debated. Our passage for this week is one of the latter! At youth group last week, we tackled what is colloquially called "The Two Witnesses". They...
At youth group last week, we tackled what is colloquially called "The Two Witnesses". They are given authority to breathe fire from their mouths to consume their foes, as well as shut up the sky and turn water into blood. Many people believe that Revelation is foretelling two literal witnesses who will appear and do these things. But could it be that something else is going on in this passage?

So join us as we talk about "The Two Witnesses"! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

PS - This is a raw teaching from a Wednesday night youth group! We didn't have time to record this one separately, so you're getting it straight from the pulpit.]]>1814bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,revelation,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-are-testimonies-important-feat-rachel-bricker-retreat-weekend-25--65584473
This episode comes from our second session led by our very own Rachel Bricker, where she taught on the subject, "Why are testimonies important?"

So have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65584473Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:07 +0000Mission Hill YouthFrom April 11 to April 13 we took the youth of Mission Hill on a retreat! The theme for the weekend was "Beyond the Surface", where we took a look at the power of testimonies. This episode comes from our second session led by our very own Rachel...
This episode comes from our second session led by our very own Rachel Bricker, where she taught on the subject, "Why are testimonies important?"

So have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)
]]>2149beyond,bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,retreat,surface,testimonies,testimony,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-i-share-my-testimony-feat-debbie-young-retreat-weekend-25--65584472
This episode comes from our third session lead by our very own Debbie Young, where she taught on the subject, "How do we share our testimonies?"

So have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65584472Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:07 +0000Mission Hill YouthFrom April 11 to April 13 we took the youth of Mission Hill on a retreat! The theme for the weekend was "Beyond the Surface", where we took a look at the power of testimonies. This episode comes from our third session lead by our very own Debbie...
This episode comes from our third session lead by our very own Debbie Young, where she taught on the subject, "How do we share our testimonies?"

So have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>2492beyond,bible,christian,christianity,faith,group,hill,mission,retreat,scripture,surface,testimonies,testimony,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-testimony-retreat-weekend-25--65584471
This episode comes from our first session, where I taught on the subject, "What is a testimony?"

So have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65584471Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:07 +0000Mission Hill YouthFrom April 11 to April 13 we took the youth of Mission Hill on a retreat! The theme for the weekend was "Beyond the Surface", where we took a look at the power of testimonies. This episode comes from our first session, where I taught on the subject,...
This episode comes from our first session, where I taught on the subject, "What is a testimony?"

So have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)
]]>3359christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,retreat,testimonies,testimony,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/molly-weldon-student-teaching-month-25--65161899
Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65161899Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:07 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe're on our FINAL week of student teaching month, and this week we have Molly Weldon sharing about the importance of having the right motivations when doing the right things! Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)
Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)]]>481bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,holy,jesus,mission,scripture,spirit,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lillian-henry-student-teaching-month-25--65161900
Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65161900Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:48:59 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe're at week #3 of student teaching month, and this week we have Lillian Henry sharing about the fact that we have "one job to do"! Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)
Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)]]>1639bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,holy,jesus,mission,scripture,spirit,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ethan-shannon-student-teaching-month-25--64870025
Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64870025Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:13:52 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe're at week #2 of student teaching month, and this week we have Ethan Shannon sharing about his experience with fearing the world vs. fearing God, and what we can all learn from it! Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)
Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)]]>1020bible,christian,christianity,faith,fear,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebellion-in-the-spiritual-realm-reveling-in-revelation-ep-6--64737312
Of course, "warfare" implies that not all spiritual beings are friendly. There has to be an enemy if there is to be warfare. In our second part of our sub-series on spiritual warfare, we talk about the Biblical evidence that supports the fact that there are rebellious spiritual beings out there who are opposed to the will of God, and we outline this but unpacking three scenes of spiritual Rebellion, all of which can be found in the first 11 chapters of Genesis :)

Thanks for joining us! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64737312Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:00:08 +0000Mission Hill YouthLast week, in our first episode on spiritual warfare, we addressed two very important points: 1.) there is a pantheon of spiritual beings, and 2.) God created them to rule with Him in the heavenly places. Of course, "warfare" implies that not all...
Of course, "warfare" implies that not all spiritual beings are friendly. There has to be an enemy if there is to be warfare. In our second part of our sub-series on spiritual warfare, we talk about the Biblical evidence that supports the fact that there are rebellious spiritual beings out there who are opposed to the will of God, and we outline this but unpacking three scenes of spiritual Rebellion, all of which can be found in the first 11 chapters of Genesis :)

Thanks for joining us! Let's get into it :)]]>4628bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,revelation,scripture,spiritual,warfare,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joschua-mccurley-student-teaching-month-25--64737311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64737311Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:13:12 +0000Mission Hill YouthMarch marks the beginning of "Student Teaching Month" at Mission Hill Youth! For the next four weeks you will be hearing lessons from some of the youth who attend our youth group. Our very first student is a young man named Joschua McCurley, who...2066bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,scripture,spirituality,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-divine-council-reveling-in-revelation-ep-5--64607863
It may be surprising to you to know that spiritual warfare is treated as a reality in the book of Revelation! From monsters that arise from the earth to each church having an "angel", the spiritual realm seems to litter much of this incredible book. Because of this, we gotta talk about it!

So join us for part 1 of our 3 part series on spiritual warfare! In this episode we'll lay out two key points to understanding spiritual warfare: that God has created a diverse pantheon of spiritual beings, and they were created by Him to rule with Him in the unseen realm.

Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64607863Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:09:19 +0000Mission Hill YouthOne of the most controversial subjects in Christianity, at least in the west, is the concept of spiritual warfare. Some believe it doesn't even exist. Others believe it's real but has nothing to do with us. Still, others believe we are intimately...
It may be surprising to you to know that spiritual warfare is treated as a reality in the book of Revelation! From monsters that arise from the earth to each church having an "angel", the spiritual realm seems to litter much of this incredible book. Because of this, we gotta talk about it!

So join us for part 1 of our 3 part series on spiritual warfare! In this episode we'll lay out two key points to understanding spiritual warfare: that God has created a diverse pantheon of spiritual beings, and they were created by Him to rule with Him in the unseen realm.

Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)]]>4230bible,christian,church,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,revelation,scripture,spiritual,warfare,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-will-happen-when-the-wrath-of-god-comes-revelation-series-ep-13--64482250
If you've ever been curious about any of these questions, or if you've never even thought about them but reading the description of this episode has you curious, then have a listen as we unpack the first 6 seals of Revelation.

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64482250Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:16:13 +0000Mission Hill YouthRevelation 6 begins the first set of "7's" that are found in the book of Revelation: the 7 seals, the 7 trumpets, the 7 signs, and the seven bowls. Each set of "7's" ends with the Day of the Lord. But what is "the Day of the Lord"? And what will...
If you've ever been curious about any of these questions, or if you've never even thought about them but reading the description of this episode has you curious, then have a listen as we unpack the first 6 seals of Revelation.

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>2653bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,revelation,scripture,spirituality,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sin-suffering-satan-and-such-apologetics-on-demand-ep-1--64365949
Well, you create a new podcast series!

Welcome to the first episode in our "Apologetics On Demand" (name pending) series! The point of this series is for Braden and I to ask each other questions about the faith, and then we have to answer those questions without having done any previous research or prep. Why? Because 90% of the time that's exactly how life goes for the believer! 9 times out of 10 we will be asked a question on the fly, and we'll have to be prepared to give a reason for the hope that we have on demand.

The rules are simple: Braden and I will flip-flop asking each other common questions about the faith without having told each other what those questions are. We then must answer that question without having prepped for it. We are allowed to say "I don't know, but I will do research and come back to you" if we don't feel comfortable answering the question, because it's okay to say that in real life too!

We hope you enjoy this first episode. Today's questions were:

Is original sin biblical?
Did Jesus actually suffer anything if He only died for three days?
What are your thoughts on Lucifer?
Can God create a rock that's too heavy for Him to lift?
How would you debate a Jehovah's Witness?

Welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64365949Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:03:19 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe had a weird week this week. We had no youth group due to the weather, so we had no lesson, but it was too early for our next episode in our Revelation bonus content. What's a youth pastor and pastoral intern to do? Well, you create a new podcast...
Well, you create a new podcast series!

Welcome to the first episode in our "Apologetics On Demand" (name pending) series! The point of this series is for Braden and I to ask each other questions about the faith, and then we have to answer those questions without having done any previous research or prep. Why? Because 90% of the time that's exactly how life goes for the believer! 9 times out of 10 we will be asked a question on the fly, and we'll have to be prepared to give a reason for the hope that we have on demand.

The rules are simple: Braden and I will flip-flop asking each other common questions about the faith without having told each other what those questions are. We then must answer that question without having prepped for it. We are allowed to say "I don't know, but I will do research and come back to you" if we don't feel comfortable answering the question, because it's okay to say that in real life too!

We hope you enjoy this first episode. Today's questions were:

Is original sin biblical?
Did Jesus actually suffer anything if He only died for three days?
What are your thoughts on Lucifer?
Can God create a rock that's too heavy for Him to lift?
How would you debate a Jehovah's Witness?

Welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>3796apologetics,bible,christian,christianity,cults,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,question,religion,satan,sin,suffering,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lion-and-the-lamb-revelation-series-ep-12--64234405
So welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64234405Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:41:34 +0000Mission Hill YouthRevelation 5 is probably one of the better known chapters of the entire book. And for good reason! It's got Lions, Roots, Lambs, Scrolls, and more, and contained in these 14 verses is, what I would argue, the crux of the entire book of Revelation. In...
So welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>2521bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,preach,revelation,scripture,spiritual,teach,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-old-testament-in-revelation-reveling-in-revelation-ep-4--63852891
Now, we could take that statistic and log it away in our "Interesting Fun Facts about Revelation" folders and never think about it again, but if we did that, then we wouldn't be reading Revelation well. The fact that John weaves almost 500 Old Testament allusions into Revelation tells us that not only does John love the Old Testament, he also sees it as vital to understanding the message he's communicating through the book itself. 

In other words, if you want to understand Revelation well, then you need to understand the Old Testament.

Join us as we do a quick dive into the 8 ways in which John uses the Old Testament in the book of Revelation! We're glad you're here with us, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63852891Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:24:01 +0000Mission Hill YouthDid you know that there are almost 500 allusions to the Old Testament in the book of Revelation? ALMOST 500!!!! That number varies depending on the commentary, but still, ALMOST 500!!! That's A LOT of Old Testament allusions crammed into a 22 chapter...
Now, we could take that statistic and log it away in our "Interesting Fun Facts about Revelation" folders and never think about it again, but if we did that, then we wouldn't be reading Revelation well. The fact that John weaves almost 500 Old Testament allusions into Revelation tells us that not only does John love the Old Testament, he also sees it as vital to understanding the message he's communicating through the book itself. 

In other words, if you want to understand Revelation well, then you need to understand the Old Testament.

Join us as we do a quick dive into the 8 ways in which John uses the Old Testament in the book of Revelation! We're glad you're here with us, let's get into it :)]]>3302bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,religious,revelation,scripture,spirituality,teach,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-throne-of-god-feat-braden-shannon-revelation-series-ep-11--63716904
Thanks for joining us! We're glad you're here, let's get into it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63716904Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:00:06 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe have officially moved beyond the messages to the 7 churches, and now we are starting to get into the crazy phrophetic/apocalyptic stuff, and it all starts with Revelation 4. Here we see John being whisked away through a door in the heavens, where...
Thanks for joining us! We're glad you're here, let's get into it!]]>1193bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,preach,religion,revelation,scriptures,spirituality,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-we-ve-been-and-where-we-re-going-revelation-series-ep-10--63629341
So welcome! Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63629341Fri, 10 Jan 2025 01:00:06 +0000Mission Hill YouthAfter a three week hiatus for the Christmas season, we're back at it again with our series through Revelation! This episode is a little different though. Because we've had three weeks off, and because we're transitioning into the crazier, more...
So welcome! Thanks for joining us, let's get into it :)]]>2229bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,pastor,preaching,revelation,scripture,spirituality,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lukewarm-church-revelation-series-ep-9--63180370
So what does it mean to be "lukewarm"? Have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63180370Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:30:07 +0000Mission Hill YouthIf you have ever heard the term "lukewarm Christian", you can thank the church in Laodicea for that! But what does it mean to be "lukewarm"? Whatever it is, it's pretty important, because Jesus says that being "lukewarm" is so gross, He wants to vomit...
So what does it mean to be "lukewarm"? Have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>3298bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,scripture,spirituality,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-four-methods-reveling-in-revelation-ep-3--62706924
Because of this, certain methodologies have arisen throughout history that have sought to make sense of Revelation within it's context. In today's episode of our bonus content series "REVELING in Revelation", Braden and I explore the 4 main methodologies used to understand this incredible (and slightly confusing) book! We unpack what they are, what their strengths are, as well as their weaknesses.

So if you've ever been interested in the various ways in which Revelation has been interpreted, or if you've never given any thought to it until today, give us a listen!

We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62706924Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:30:06 +0000Mission Hill YouthWhen I was a teenager, I assumed that there was only one way to read Revelation. And, in a way, there IS only one way to read Revelation, which is the same way we read the rest of the Bible: in it's proper context. But due to it's blend of prophetic,...
Because of this, certain methodologies have arisen throughout history that have sought to make sense of Revelation within it's context. In today's episode of our bonus content series "REVELING in Revelation", Braden and I explore the 4 main methodologies used to understand this incredible (and slightly confusing) book! We unpack what they are, what their strengths are, as well as their weaknesses.

So if you've ever been interested in the various ways in which Revelation has been interpreted, or if you've never given any thought to it until today, give us a listen!

We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>2975bible,book,christian,christianity,church,exposition,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,preach,religion,revelation,scripture,spirituality,teach,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-doubting-church-revelation-series-ep-8--62959981
So if you have ever had doubts about faith, Jesus, the existence of God, the Bible, or anything of that nature, then this episode is for you.

So welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62959981Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:30:06 +0000Mission Hill YouthThe church in Philadelphia is dealing with an issue that we all deal with: doubt. It makes sense, too! They've got people telling them that Jesus is a false Messiah, and if they don't turn back now, they'll be judged by God. I wouldn't blame anyone...
So if you have ever had doubts about faith, Jesus, the existence of God, the Bible, or anything of that nature, then this episode is for you.

So welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>1892bible,christian,christianity,church,doubt,faith,god,group,hill,holy,jesus,mission,preaching,religion,scripture,spirit,spirituality,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dying-church-feat-braden-shannon-revelation-series-ep-7--62743138
Reveal
Reassurance
Rebuke
Repent
Ramifications
Reward

As we've been going through the churches we have been picking apart each part of the structure of the churches! What's interesting is in that, sometimes, Jesus DOESN'T stick to the pattern. That's on purpose, because Jesus wants us to pay attention in these moments. This week, Jesus messes with the pattern. He's done it already with the church in Smyrna, and he does it with the church in Sardis, but in the exact opposite way. So have a listen as our pastoral intern Braden Shannon walks us through the church in Sardis!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62743138Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:30:06 +0000Mission Hill YouthJesus follows the same structure when He addresses the churches: Reveal Reassurance Rebuke Repent Ramifications Reward As we've been going through the churches we have been picking apart each part of the structure of the churches! What's interesting...
Reveal
Reassurance
Rebuke
Repent
Ramifications
Reward

As we've been going through the churches we have been picking apart each part of the structure of the churches! What's interesting is in that, sometimes, Jesus DOESN'T stick to the pattern. That's on purpose, because Jesus wants us to pay attention in these moments. This week, Jesus messes with the pattern. He's done it already with the church in Smyrna, and he does it with the church in Sardis, but in the exact opposite way. So have a listen as our pastoral intern Braden Shannon walks us through the church in Sardis!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>815bible,christian,christianity,church,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,podcast,religion,revelation,scripture,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-with-the-voice-problem-revelation-series-ep-6--62671482
Reveal
Reassurance
Rebuke
Repent
Ramifications
Reward

On our next episode in our Revelation series, we're tackling the fourth church: Thyatira. If you've ever heard the term "Jezebel" thrown about in church communities, you have this passage to thank! Jesus' issue with this church actually centers around a "Jezebel" in their midst. So what does Jesus mean when He tells them that they've been tolerating "Jezebel"? Why is it such a big deal? And what does it mean for us here in 2024? Have a listen and find out!

We're glad you're here, let's get into it :) ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62671482Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:34:39 +0000Mission Hill YouthJesus follows the same structure when He addresses the churches: Reveal Reassurance Rebuke Repent Ramifications Reward On our next episode in our Revelation series, we're tackling the fourth church: Thyatira. If you've ever heard the term "Jezebel"...
Reveal
Reassurance
Rebuke
Repent
Ramifications
Reward

On our next episode in our Revelation series, we're tackling the fourth church: Thyatira. If you've ever heard the term "Jezebel" thrown about in church communities, you have this passage to thank! Jesus' issue with this church actually centers around a "Jezebel" in their midst. So what does Jesus mean when He tells them that they've been tolerating "Jezebel"? Why is it such a big deal? And what does it mean for us here in 2024? Have a listen and find out!

We're glad you're here, let's get into it :) ]]>2166bible,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,podcast,preach,preaching,religion,revelation,scripture,spirituality,teach,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rapture-reveling-in-revelation-ep-2--62475414
Join us for our second episode in our bonus content series "REVELING in Revelation", where we discuss topics, issues, and aspects related to the book of Revelation that don't necessarily serve the purpose of a lesson at youth group, but are important enough that we need to talk about!

For this episode, we are diving full on into the Rapture. What is the rapture? What is it's history? Who promotes it? Where is the evidence for it in scripture, and can a good argument be made AGAINST the rapture? If you've ever asked one or multiple of these questions, or if you're just interested in the topic, then have a listen!

We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62475414Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:30:01 +0000Mission Hill YouthThere are probably few theological topics more famous than the one we know as "The Rapture". Even if you aren't a Christian, you are probably aware of what it is. They've even based entire secular movies around the concept of the rapture! It's...
Join us for our second episode in our bonus content series "REVELING in Revelation", where we discuss topics, issues, and aspects related to the book of Revelation that don't necessarily serve the purpose of a lesson at youth group, but are important enough that we need to talk about!

For this episode, we are diving full on into the Rapture. What is the rapture? What is it's history? Who promotes it? Where is the evidence for it in scripture, and can a good argument be made AGAINST the rapture? If you've ever asked one or multiple of these questions, or if you're just interested in the topic, then have a listen!

We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>4473bible,book,christian,church,education,faith,god,group,hill,history,jesus,mission,rapture,religion,revelation,reveling,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-faithful-unto-death-church-feat-braden-shannon-revelation-series-ep-5--62405446
1.) Intro
2.) Encouragement
3.) Rebuke
4.) Repent
5.) Consequences
6.) Reward

So for each church, we are going to go through this structure, and we're going to unpack what Jesus says. This week, our very own pastoral intern Braden Shannon flew solo as he recorded the lesson he taught at Youth Group this week! So what's the deal with the church in Smyrna? What does it mean to be a "Synagogue of Satan"? And what's the surprising thing about this church? Have a listen to what Braden has to say and find out!

We're glad you're here with us! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62405446Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthWhen Jesus addresses each of the seven churches, He follows the same structure: 1.) Intro 2.) Encouragement 3.) Rebuke 4.) Repent 5.) Consequences 6.) Reward So for each church, we are going to go through this structure, and we're going to unpack...
1.) Intro
2.) Encouragement
3.) Rebuke
4.) Repent
5.) Consequences
6.) Reward

So for each church, we are going to go through this structure, and we're going to unpack what Jesus says. This week, our very own pastoral intern Braden Shannon flew solo as he recorded the lesson he taught at Youth Group this week! So what's the deal with the church in Smyrna? What does it mean to be a "Synagogue of Satan"? And what's the surprising thing about this church? Have a listen to what Braden has to say and find out!

We're glad you're here with us! Let's get into it :)]]>897bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,faithful,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,religion,revelation,scripture,spiritual,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-legalistic-church-revelation-series-ep-4--62376340
1.) Intro
2.) Encouragement
3.) Rebuke
4.) Repent
5.) Consequences
6.) Reward

So for each church, we are going to go through this structure, and we're going to unpack what Jesus says. So what's Ephesus' deal? What does "the one who holds the seven stars in His right hand, and walks among the seven golden lampstands" have to say to this church? And most importantly, where has the love gone??

We're glad you're here with us! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62376340Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:30:01 +0000Mission Hill YouthWhen Jesus addresses each of the seven churches, He follows the same structure: 1.) Intro 2.) Encouragement 3.) Rebuke 4.) Repent 5.) Consequences 6.) Reward So for each church, we are going to go through this structure, and we're going to unpack...
1.) Intro
2.) Encouragement
3.) Rebuke
4.) Repent
5.) Consequences
6.) Reward

So for each church, we are going to go through this structure, and we're going to unpack what Jesus says. So what's Ephesus' deal? What does "the one who holds the seven stars in His right hand, and walks among the seven golden lampstands" have to say to this church? And most importantly, where has the love gone??

We're glad you're here with us! Let's get into it :)]]>1820bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,preach,preaching,religion,revelation,scripture,spiritual,spirituality,teach,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-church-in-a-bad-place-with-some-bad-teaching-revelation-series-ep-3--62316880
Intro - Jesus introduces Himself in such a way that would mean something for that specific church
Encouragement - Jesus tells the church what they are doing well
Rebuke - Jesus tells the church what they are NOT doing well
Repent - Jesus calls them to repent
Consequences - Jesus tells them what will happen if they DON'T repent
Reward - Jesus shares an eternal reward for "those who conquer"

For this week, we did the church in Pergamum! This church is commended for holding fast to face in INTENSE persecution, but rebuked for some faulty teachings they're adhering to, which adds up to this: Following Jesus means allegiance and adherence. What does that all mean? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62316880Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:30:03 +0000Mission Hill YouthJesus has a message for each of the seven churches, and for each church, He follows the same format. Intro - Jesus introduces Himself in such a way that would mean something for that specific church Encouragement - Jesus tells the church what they...
Intro - Jesus introduces Himself in such a way that would mean something for that specific church
Encouragement - Jesus tells the church what they are doing well
Rebuke - Jesus tells the church what they are NOT doing well
Repent - Jesus calls them to repent
Consequences - Jesus tells them what will happen if they DON'T repent
Reward - Jesus shares an eternal reward for "those who conquer"

For this week, we did the church in Pergamum! This church is commended for holding fast to face in INTENSE persecution, but rebuked for some faulty teachings they're adhering to, which adds up to this: Following Jesus means allegiance and adherence. What does that all mean? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>1827bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,preach,preaching,religion,revelation,scripture,study,teach,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jesus-with-a-sword-in-his-mouth-revelation-series-ep-2--62119831
But Jesus doesn't show up like this just for fun! He shows up like this for a purpose. So what's the purpose? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62119831Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthOne of the reasons I love the book of Revelation is because it's just absolutely crazy. But the craziness has a purpose to it! Case and point: Jesus shows up in our passage today, but He shows up in a way that is WILDLY different than what we're used...
But Jesus doesn't show up like this just for fun! He shows up like this for a purpose. So what's the purpose? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>2010bible,christian,church,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,preach,preaching,religion,revelation,scripture,teach,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-overview-of-eschatology-reveling-in-revelation-ep-1--62033683
The book of Revelation is very much knit together with the end times, which makes sense because Revelation does talk about the end of the world! Believe it or not, there is an official doctrine in the Christian faith that talks about the end times. It's called "Eschatology", and a couple years ago I was asked to teach a class at our church on what that doctrine actually is. During my study, I found it helpful to categorize "eschatology" into two camps: 

The "open handed" camp, which encompasses all end-times issues that are debated among Christians and theologians (like the rapture, the state of Israel, the anti-Christ, and the millennial).

And the "closed handed" camp, which encompasses all the stuff that is agreed upon by everyone across the board (like Jesus' second coming, the resurrection, final judgment, and restoration).

So if you have ever been interested in eschatology, and if you've ever been intrigued to learn more about what is for certain vs. what is up in the air, have a listen to this episode! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62033683Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:30:01 +0000Mission Hill YouthWelcome to our first bonus episode in our Revelation series, a series we are calling "Revelation REWIND"! The book of Revelation is very much knit together with the end times, which makes sense because Revelation does talk about the end of the world!...
The book of Revelation is very much knit together with the end times, which makes sense because Revelation does talk about the end of the world! Believe it or not, there is an official doctrine in the Christian faith that talks about the end times. It's called "Eschatology", and a couple years ago I was asked to teach a class at our church on what that doctrine actually is. During my study, I found it helpful to categorize "eschatology" into two camps: 

The "open handed" camp, which encompasses all end-times issues that are debated among Christians and theologians (like the rapture, the state of Israel, the anti-Christ, and the millennial).

And the "closed handed" camp, which encompasses all the stuff that is agreed upon by everyone across the board (like Jesus' second coming, the resurrection, final judgment, and restoration).

So if you have ever been interested in eschatology, and if you've ever been intrigued to learn more about what is for certain vs. what is up in the air, have a listen to this episode! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>3313bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,god,group,hill,informative,jesus,mission,preach,preaching,religion,revelation,scripture,teach,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revealing-the-book-of-revelation-revelation-series-ep-1--61395812
The book of Revelation is, in my humble opinion, one of the most confusing books in the Bible, if not THE most confusing book. There's dragons, beasts that come from the land and sea, prophets who breathe fire, horsemen, forehead marks, and more. Many people read this and think, "What is happening here?" This, coupled with so much confusing teaching, has made Revelation a book that is very intimidating to many people. So we thought, why not tackle it at Youth Group!

Since we are starting this series, our first episode is dedicated to historical context, because if you do not understand what Revelation would have meant to it's original audience, you'll miss it's overall message. So join us as we unpack who wrote it, who they wrote it too, what every day life was like for a believer at that time, as well as the 3 genres that make up the book.

If you are interested in learning more about Revelation, then welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

PS - The mic we used for this episode picked up Braden's voice spendidly, but for some reason I sound like I'm super far away. So if it sounds wonky to you, that's because it is! Bear with us as we figure out how our mic works, we promise it'll sound better next week.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61395812Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe're back at it again with Revelation!!! The book of Revelation is, in my humble opinion, one of the most confusing books in the Bible, if not THE most confusing book. There's dragons, beasts that come from the land and sea, prophets who breathe...
The book of Revelation is, in my humble opinion, one of the most confusing books in the Bible, if not THE most confusing book. There's dragons, beasts that come from the land and sea, prophets who breathe fire, horsemen, forehead marks, and more. Many people read this and think, "What is happening here?" This, coupled with so much confusing teaching, has made Revelation a book that is very intimidating to many people. So we thought, why not tackle it at Youth Group!

Since we are starting this series, our first episode is dedicated to historical context, because if you do not understand what Revelation would have meant to it's original audience, you'll miss it's overall message. So join us as we unpack who wrote it, who they wrote it too, what every day life was like for a believer at that time, as well as the 3 genres that make up the book.

If you are interested in learning more about Revelation, then welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)

PS - The mic we used for this episode picked up Braden's voice spendidly, but for some reason I sound like I'm super far away. So if it sounds wonky to you, that's because it is! Bear with us as we figure out how our mic works, we promise it'll sound better next week.]]>2285apocalypse,bible,christianity,church,devotion,faith,god,jesus,preach,preacher,preaching,religion,revelation,scripture,spirituality,study,teach,teacher,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-god-loves-friendship-philippians-ep-9--59804135
In the FINAL episode of our expositional walkthrough of Philippians, we see Paul encourage the Philippians with this truth: God provides. But then he shifts gears a little bit to show them one of the ways God chooses to provide for His people, and in this particular circumstance, God chose to provide for Paul in this way.

So what is the surprising way God chooses to provide for His people? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here with us, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59804135Fri, 03 May 2024 20:44:53 +0000Mission Hill YouthThe Bible is full of stories of God's provision. From the parting of the Red Sea which allowed the Israelites to escape Egypt, to the exorcisms performed by Jesus in the Gospels, God is constantly providing, delivering, and strengthening His people....
In the FINAL episode of our expositional walkthrough of Philippians, we see Paul encourage the Philippians with this truth: God provides. But then he shifts gears a little bit to show them one of the ways God chooses to provide for His people, and in this particular circumstance, God chose to provide for Paul in this way.

So what is the surprising way God chooses to provide for His people? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here with us, let's get into it :)]]>1443bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,friendship,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,paul,philippians,religion,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/follow-those-who-follow-jesus-philippians-series-ep-8--59419048
The story of John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo is a fascinating case study on the importance of discipleship, because it shows us that we can disciple people really well... in the wrong direction.

This is precisely what Paul is encouraging the Philippian church to keep in mind as they continue to walk the walk of faith. Paul's hope for them is that choose to follow those who follow Jesus.

So who are you following dear listener? And are they pointing you to Jesus? What does all of this mean? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59419048Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:30:03 +0000Mission Hill YouthIn the fall of 2002, the DC sniper caused terror across the DC area by choosing people at random and shooting them from a distance. When his reign of terror ended, the world was surprised that it wasn't just one, but TWO snipers at work... and one of...
The story of John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo is a fascinating case study on the importance of discipleship, because it shows us that we can disciple people really well... in the wrong direction.

This is precisely what Paul is encouraging the Philippian church to keep in mind as they continue to walk the walk of faith. Paul's hope for them is that choose to follow those who follow Jesus.

So who are you following dear listener? And are they pointing you to Jesus? What does all of this mean? Have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>1809bible,church,discipleship,god,group,growth,hill,jesus,maturity,mission,preaching,religion,scripture,spirituality,teaching,theology,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-works-are-crap-philippians-series-ep-7--59298253
In our passage for this episode, Paul has some very strong words for a certain group of people. These people were telling the Philippians that it wasn't enough to just follow Jesus. If they wanted to be TRUE followers of Jesus, they had to do something else too.

Paul has very strong words for them. How strong? Well, have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59298253Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:30:01 +0000Mission Hill YouthOne of my favorite things in the Bible is when the Biblical authors use very strong language to talk about something. I love it because it reveals what they truly feel about it! In our passage for this episode, Paul has some very strong words for a...
In our passage for this episode, Paul has some very strong words for a certain group of people. These people were telling the Philippians that it wasn't enough to just follow Jesus. If they wanted to be TRUE followers of Jesus, they had to do something else too.

Paul has very strong words for them. How strong? Well, have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>1893bible,christian,christianity,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,paul,philippians,preaching,religion,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-revelation-having-hope-in-a-world-of-chaos--59132102
I was asked to teach a breakout session on the book of Revelation at the local Hope and Courage women's conference, and it was such an amazing experience. We talked about the nature of apocalyptic literature, as well as the four main truths that Revelation is communicating about the world we live in. This podcast episode is a recording of that teaching. So if you've ever been a little curious about what the book of Revelation holds within, then welcome! I'm glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59132102Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:30:01 +0000Mission Hill YouthOne of my biggest passions in this world is to help people get excited to read the book of Revelation. It's a complicated book for sure, but that doesn't mean you can't understand it! Contained within it's pages are beautiful images, profound truths,...
I was asked to teach a breakout session on the book of Revelation at the local Hope and Courage women's conference, and it was such an amazing experience. We talked about the nature of apocalyptic literature, as well as the four main truths that Revelation is communicating about the world we live in. This podcast episode is a recording of that teaching. So if you've ever been a little curious about what the book of Revelation holds within, then welcome! I'm glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>2981bible,christian,christianity,conference,courage,faith,hill,hope,mission,religion,revelation,scripture,teaching,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/consumers-vs-disciples-philippians-series-ep-6--59126450
Have you ever bailed on something, and the reason you gave was about your preferences? For example, have you ever left a church because you thought the music was too loud? Have you ever refused to go to a club meeting because you just didn't have any friends there? Have you ever written a strongly worded email to a pastor/teacher/professor because they do something during their sermons that just really bugs you? Like clearing their throat or drinking from a water bottle?

If you have done that, you might be a "consumer".

What is a "consumer", and why is that a bad thing? We'll dive into that and more as we explore two men that Paul holds in high regard PRECISELY because they chose to follow Jesus, rather than make Jesus follow them.

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59126450Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:30:01 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe're back in the saddle again with Philippians, and today's passage is a doozy! Have you ever bailed on something, and the reason you gave was about your preferences? For example, have you ever left a church because you thought the music was too...
Have you ever bailed on something, and the reason you gave was about your preferences? For example, have you ever left a church because you thought the music was too loud? Have you ever refused to go to a club meeting because you just didn't have any friends there? Have you ever written a strongly worded email to a pastor/teacher/professor because they do something during their sermons that just really bugs you? Like clearing their throat or drinking from a water bottle?

If you have done that, you might be a "consumer".

What is a "consumer", and why is that a bad thing? We'll dive into that and more as we explore two men that Paul holds in high regard PRECISELY because they chose to follow Jesus, rather than make Jesus follow them.

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it!]]>1930bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,philippians,religion,scripture,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-got-a-solution-1-kings-19-feat-braden-shannon--59049142
One of the coolest things to me is when God puts that kind of weight on the heart of a teenager. We have a small group of youth in our youth group who have felt the call to try their hand at teaching, and one of them had the opportunity to teach at our youth group last night: Braden Shannon! Here's a dude who not only felt the call to teach, but to also teach FROM A BIBLICAL TEXT!

So if you have ever felt like life circumstances have got you down, and you just feel like it's been hard for you to see God in the midst of it, Braden's got a good word for you. He found it from a book in the Bible that not many people turn to for glimpses of God! But that's what makes the Bible awesome, and that's what makes Braden awesome too ;)

So welcome to this episode of the Mission Hill Youth podcast! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59049142Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthYou know what can prove to be difficult? Expositional teaching. By that I mean teaching from a Biblical text. It's extremely rewarding, but the process can be tough. It's a weighty thing to handle the Word of God. One of the coolest things to me is...
One of the coolest things to me is when God puts that kind of weight on the heart of a teenager. We have a small group of youth in our youth group who have felt the call to try their hand at teaching, and one of them had the opportunity to teach at our youth group last night: Braden Shannon! Here's a dude who not only felt the call to teach, but to also teach FROM A BIBLICAL TEXT!

So if you have ever felt like life circumstances have got you down, and you just feel like it's been hard for you to see God in the midst of it, Braden's got a good word for you. He found it from a book in the Bible that not many people turn to for glimpses of God! But that's what makes the Bible awesome, and that's what makes Braden awesome too ;)

So welcome to this episode of the Mission Hill Youth podcast! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>872bible,christian,christianity,god,group,hill,jesus,mission,old,preach,religion,scripture,student,teach,testament,theology,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jesus-filter-philippians-series-ep-5--58701780
Filters are important. They capture the bad stuff and let only the good stuff go through. We use them in our coffee and our water.

Something else about filters is that we all have access to them... but some of us don't use them. And you wouldn't think that'd be a big deal UNLESS the filter we're talking about is the brain filter that keeps us from doing and saying dumb stuff.

Paul has a filter for the Philippians. It's an important filter. It's a NECESSARY filter. It's what I call "The Jesus Filter".

What is "The Jesus Filter"? Take a listen and find out! We're really glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58701780Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthYou know what's something that is necessary for life, but we don't often think about? Especially if coffee is your life?? Filters! Filters are important. They capture the bad stuff and let only the good stuff go through. We use them in our coffee and...
Filters are important. They capture the bad stuff and let only the good stuff go through. We use them in our coffee and our water.

Something else about filters is that we all have access to them... but some of us don't use them. And you wouldn't think that'd be a big deal UNLESS the filter we're talking about is the brain filter that keeps us from doing and saying dumb stuff.

Paul has a filter for the Philippians. It's an important filter. It's a NECESSARY filter. It's what I call "The Jesus Filter".

What is "The Jesus Filter"? Take a listen and find out! We're really glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>1757bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,group,hill,jesus,mission,philippians,preaching,religion,scripture,teach,theology,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gnosticism-a-little-dose-of-heresy-ep-6-feat-braden-shannon--58701734
If you want to know more about what Gnosticism is, then take a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58701734Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:30:01 +0000Mission Hill YouthToday's episode of "A Little Dose of Heresy" is a little different, and a LOT of awesome. Why is it so awesome?? Because today we have a guest speaker: Braden Shannon! He is joining us for this episode to enlighten us on one of the biggest heresies...
If you want to know more about what Gnosticism is, then take a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>1186bible,christian,christianity,doctrine,faith,gnosticism,god,group,heresy,hill,interview,jesus,mission,religion,theology,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-purpose-driven-life-and-death-philippians-series-ep-4--58613677
The apostle Paul is in prison while writing to the Philippian church, and his life is on the line. His fate will be decided at his upcoming trial, and he does what one usually does in that situation: he ponders what it means to live and die... and his thoughts are very surprising!

So if you have ever wondered, "what does it mean to really live?" Or pondered the question, "how can I be sure of what's on the other side of death?" This episode is for you! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58613677Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthIf someone gave you the choice right now between living and dying, I'm willing to bet we'd choose living. We don't want to die. It's one of the most universally feared concepts to ever exist. It's ironic, then, that we fear death so much, yet so many...
The apostle Paul is in prison while writing to the Philippian church, and his life is on the line. His fate will be decided at his upcoming trial, and he does what one usually does in that situation: he ponders what it means to live and die... and his thoughts are very surprising!

So if you have ever wondered, "what does it mean to really live?" Or pondered the question, "how can I be sure of what's on the other side of death?" This episode is for you! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>1855bible,christianity,church,death,dying,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,life,living,mission,paul,religion,scripture,theology,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/subordinationism-a-little-dose-of-heresy-ep-5--58449296
So what is "subordinationism"? Have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58449296Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthThis episode is different from our other heresy episodes, mainly because this one serves more as an intro into our next sub-series of heresies that deals with Jesus' humanity/divinity. Since it's an intro, it's a little more surface level because it...
So what is "subordinationism"? Have a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>754bible,christianity,church,faith,god,group,heresy,hill,holy,jesus,mission,religion,scripture,spirit,trinity,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-joy-in-suffering-philippians-series-ep-3--58355334
Paul is in prison while writing the letter to the Philippians. It's safe to say that he is experiencing a season of suffering. But it's precisely this truth, that followers of Jesus can find joy in the midst of their suffering, that Paul is sharing with the Philippians.

So how can we find joy in the midst of our suffering? Why don't you have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58355334Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:30:01 +0000Mission Hill YouthThere are a few things in this world that are universal to every human. One of those is "suffering". It doesn't matter who you are, eventually, you will suffer. However, the Bible's stance on suffering is unique, because it teaches us that, for the...
Paul is in prison while writing the letter to the Philippians. It's safe to say that he is experiencing a season of suffering. But it's precisely this truth, that followers of Jesus can find joy in the midst of their suffering, that Paul is sharing with the Philippians.

So how can we find joy in the midst of our suffering? Why don't you have a listen and find out! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>1954bible,christian,chritianity,church,faith,god,group,hill,jesus,joy,mission,paul,philippians,religion,scripture,suffering,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/true-friendship-philippians-series-ep-2--58266135
However, that doesn't mean you can't take ANYTHING from his prayers, and Philippians 1: 1-11 is no different. What are the core values behind what Paul is communicating to the Philippians? And what do those core values have to do with us? As you'll see, Paul's core values in our text center around not just friendship, but TRUE friendship, and what it means to have true friendship.

So what does it mean to have true friendship? Well, take a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58266135Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthOur text for today is a prayer that Paul offers up for his friends, the Philippian church. For many people, when it comes to teaching or preaching the Bible, especially prayers like in our text, the application can quickly become something like, "be...
However, that doesn't mean you can't take ANYTHING from his prayers, and Philippians 1: 1-11 is no different. What are the core values behind what Paul is communicating to the Philippians? And what do those core values have to do with us? As you'll see, Paul's core values in our text center around not just friendship, but TRUE friendship, and what it means to have true friendship.

So what does it mean to have true friendship? Well, take a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into :)]]>1796bible,christianity,friend,friends,friendship,god,gospel,jesus,missionhill,paul,philippians,religion,scripture,spirituality,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/context-is-king-philippians-series-ep-1--58201611
Philippians is unique among Paul's letters in the New Testament. Whereas most of Paul's letters deal with correcting faulty teaching or rebuking those who are walking apart from Christ, Philippians is a letter dripping with joy and friendship. But, as with ALL books in the Bible, if you want to understand it better, you have to know the context. If that's what you're looking for, you're in the right place!

So welcome listener! We're glad you've joined us, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58201611Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:30:03 +0000Mission Hill YouthWelcome to the first episode of our series through the book of Philippians! Philippians is unique among Paul's letters in the New Testament. Whereas most of Paul's letters deal with correcting faulty teaching or rebuking those who are walking apart...
Philippians is unique among Paul's letters in the New Testament. Whereas most of Paul's letters deal with correcting faulty teaching or rebuking those who are walking apart from Christ, Philippians is a letter dripping with joy and friendship. But, as with ALL books in the Bible, if you want to understand it better, you have to know the context. If that's what you're looking for, you're in the right place!

So welcome listener! We're glad you've joined us, let's get into it :)]]>2205bible,book,christian,christianity,church,encouragement,epistle,god,jesus,joy,letter,missionhill,paul,philippians,scripture,theology,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/partialism-a-little-dose-of-heresy-ep-4--58089211
However, if you were like me, eventually you ask the question, "If you aren't at your most powerful until you all join to become Mega Zord... why not just stay as Mega Zord all the time?"

Did you know there is a heresy that treats God like a Mega Zord? It's called "partialism", and if you want to know more about it, then welcome to this episode of Mission Hill Youth's podcast series called "A Little Dose of Heresy". We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58089211Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthOne of my favorite shows growing up was "Power Rangers"! It was so good, so campy, and so predictable. The Power Rangers would fight the puddies, then the big bad guy would should up, they'd get in their Zords (which were these dinosaur robots), fight...
However, if you were like me, eventually you ask the question, "If you aren't at your most powerful until you all join to become Mega Zord... why not just stay as Mega Zord all the time?"

Did you know there is a heresy that treats God like a Mega Zord? It's called "partialism", and if you want to know more about it, then welcome to this episode of Mission Hill Youth's podcast series called "A Little Dose of Heresy". We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>793bible,christian,church,dose,god,heresy,holyspirit,jesus,little,missionhill,religion,scripture,spiritual,spirituality,teaching,theology,trinity,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-s-the-rebuke-where-s-the-hope-jonah-series-recap--57948328
Jonah has definitely been probably my favorite book we've done so far at Mission Hill Youth, because it's equal parts challenging, hopeful, and hilarious. In this episode we tie a bow around our Jonah series by recapping the historical context, the plot, and the point of it all. This episode is a bit different than the others, as it's main purpose is to give you the info you need to 1.) meditate on the truths of the book and how they apply to your life, and 2.) be able to discuss it with someone else!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57948328Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthThis is a bittersweet episode for us, as it marks the end of our Jonah series! Jonah has definitely been probably my favorite book we've done so far at Mission Hill Youth, because it's equal parts challenging, hopeful, and hilarious. In this episode...
Jonah has definitely been probably my favorite book we've done so far at Mission Hill Youth, because it's equal parts challenging, hopeful, and hilarious. In this episode we tie a bow around our Jonah series by recapping the historical context, the plot, and the point of it all. This episode is a bit different than the others, as it's main purpose is to give you the info you need to 1.) meditate on the truths of the book and how they apply to your life, and 2.) be able to discuss it with someone else!

We're glad you're here! Let's get into it :)]]>1687bible,book,christianity,church,god,jesus,jonah,mission,missionhill,preach,recap,religion,scripture,teach,theology,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-god-s-love-is-offensive-jonah-series-ep-7--57656045
We are in the final chapter of Jonah, and in it we'll see Jonah's stunning reaction to the mercy of God. And at first it sounds completely ridiculous, but if we truly sit on it and think about it, I think we can actually identify with Jonah. For some people, that's a scary place to be in. But I think for the author of Jonah, that's right where he wants you.

Welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57656045Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:30:03 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe say it all the time, especially in church circles. "God is love, God loves you, Jesus saves, salvation belongs to the Lord!" And it's true! These are true statements! But sometimes we say these things without giving a second thought to the reality...
We are in the final chapter of Jonah, and in it we'll see Jonah's stunning reaction to the mercy of God. And at first it sounds completely ridiculous, but if we truly sit on it and think about it, I think we can actually identify with Jonah. For some people, that's a scary place to be in. But I think for the author of Jonah, that's right where he wants you.

Welcome! We're glad you're here, let's get into it!]]>1886bible,book,christian,christianity,church,forgiveness,god,jesus,jonah,lesson,mercy,mission,missionhill,religion,scripture,teach,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/confronting-your-idea-of-your-enemy-jonah-series-ep-6--57583292
But that's how we picture people we respect. But how do we picture the people we don't respect? That's the question at the forefront of our lesson in Jonah for this week. As we walk through Jonah 3: 6-10, the author of Jonah invites us to consider something really important: how we picture our enemies reveals a lot about our own hearts, and how WE see our enemies vs. how GOD sees your enemy are two very different pictures.

Join us as we are confronted with our ideas of our enemies! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57583292Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:30:03 +0000Mission Hill YouthPsychology tells us that how we think about things often reveals a lot about us. For example, did you know that when we picture in our minds the people we respect, they tend to be taller than they actually are? Fascinating stuff! But that's how we...
But that's how we picture people we respect. But how do we picture the people we don't respect? That's the question at the forefront of our lesson in Jonah for this week. As we walk through Jonah 3: 6-10, the author of Jonah invites us to consider something really important: how we picture our enemies reveals a lot about our own hearts, and how WE see our enemies vs. how GOD sees your enemy are two very different pictures.

Join us as we are confronted with our ideas of our enemies! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>1782awesome,bible,christian,christianity,church,enemy,god,jesus,jonah,lesson,mission,missionhill,preach,religion,scripture,sermon,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/called-to-faithfulness-jonah-series-ep-5--57490901
In our story for this lesson, we will see that this is not the case. In fact, we will see God move in a powerful way despite Jonah's clear imperfections, and I think it carries a powerful message that can free us up from that kind of fear!

Welcome to the 5th episode of our Jonah series. We're glad you are here! Let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57490901Fri, 03 Nov 2023 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthHave you ever had the opportunity to share your faith with someone, but you chose not to because you might mess it up? Or you might make yourself look like an idiot? I have done it SO MANY TIMES! It's understandable, but it's also problematic, because...
In our story for this lesson, we will see that this is not the case. In fact, we will see God move in a powerful way despite Jonah's clear imperfections, and I think it carries a powerful message that can free us up from that kind of fear!

Welcome to the 5th episode of our Jonah series. We're glad you are here! Let's get into it :)]]>2122bible,christian,christiantiy,church,faith,faithfulness,god,jesus,jonah,mission,missionhill,religion,scripture,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tritheism-a-little-dose-of-heresy-ep-3--57400783
If that's the result of humans not being united, can you imagine what would happen if God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit weren't united?

Welcome to our next Trinitarian heresy known as "tritheism"! We're glad you're here, let's get into it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57400783Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthHave you ever been part of a group project, and you all just can't seem to get on the same page? How does it usually go? If you're anything like me, it NEVER goes well. Unless those people are united in their goal, it's just 5 separate minds trying to...
If that's the result of humans not being united, can you imagine what would happen if God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit weren't united?

Welcome to our next Trinitarian heresy known as "tritheism"! We're glad you're here, let's get into it!]]>1131awesome,bad,christianity,church,good,heresy,jesus,mythology,norse,religion,theology,trinitarian,trinity,tritheism,unified,united,unityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-surprising-mercy-of-god-jonah-series-ep-4--57309646
Luckily for us, we have places in scripture like Jonah chapter 2 that serve as a great reminder of the surprising nature of God's mercy. How low is too low? How far is too far? Tune into this episode and find out!

Thanks for joining us, let's get into it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57309646Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthIf you're like me, you KNOW that God is merciful, and you have no problem singing about it at church on Sunday. But sometimes, when you've dropped to your absolute lowest point, it's hard to BELIEVE God is merciful. Luckily for us, we have places in...
Luckily for us, we have places in scripture like Jonah chapter 2 that serve as a great reminder of the surprising nature of God's mercy. How low is too low? How far is too far? Tune into this episode and find out!

Thanks for joining us, let's get into it!]]>1734awesome,bible,christian,christianity,church,faith,jonah,lesson,mercy,missionhill,poem,poetry,prayer,preaching,religion,scripture,teaching,theology,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modalism-a-little-dose-of-heresy-ep-2--57306951
This can be a difficult concept to comprehend! In fact, for some people it has proven to be so difficult and complicated, that they have rejected it altogether in favor of other explanations that are "easier" to understand. But just because something is "easier" to understand doesn't mean it's true, and that is where our next heresy comes into play, which is "Modalism".

What is "Modalism"? Listen and find out! We're excited you're here with us today, let's get into it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57306951Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthOne of the doctrines that make Christianity unique is the doctrine of the Trinity. We worship a God who exists as three distinct persons, all having the same essence. In other words, the God we worship is 3 "who's", 1 "what". This can be a difficult...
This can be a difficult concept to comprehend! In fact, for some people it has proven to be so difficult and complicated, that they have rejected it altogether in favor of other explanations that are "easier" to understand. But just because something is "easier" to understand doesn't mean it's true, and that is where our next heresy comes into play, which is "Modalism".

What is "Modalism"? Listen and find out! We're excited you're here with us today, let's get into it!]]>1344awesome,bible,christian,church,dose,faith,heresy,information,lesson,missionhill,modalism,relationship,religion,teaching,theology,trinitarian,trinity,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-jesus-your-survival-tool-jonah-series-ep-3--57217140
We're glad you're here with us! Let's get into it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57217140Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthJonah doesn't want to go to Nineveh. Jonah really, really, REALLY doesn't want to go to Nineveh. "How desperate is he to get away from Nineveh, Brent?" I'm glad you asked dear listener. Let's just say that Jonah's desperate enough that he's willing to...
We're glad you're here with us! Let's get into it!]]>2048awesome,bible,boat,christian,christianity,church,fish,god,hypocrisy,jesus,jonah,mission,missionhill,sailors,selfishness,teenagers,teens,whale,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/god-s-heart-vs-the-human-heart-jonah-series-ep-2--57106539
On this episode we walk through Jonah 1: 1-6 where we see not only the reality of the human heart, but also the glorious truth that is God's heart. We're glad you're here with us! Let's get into it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57106539Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthGod's on a mission and calls Jonah to go with Him! But Jonah has a mission of his own, and he is much more about HIS mission than God's. Why does Jonah run? We don't know for certain (yet), but the author leaves us clues as to what Jonah is truly like...
On this episode we walk through Jonah 1: 1-6 where we see not only the reality of the human heart, but also the glorious truth that is God's heart. We're glad you're here with us! Let's get into it!]]>1957awesome,christianity,god,group,jesus,jonah,lesson,mission,missionhill,pastor,preaching,religion,selfishness,series,sermon,teaching,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marcionism-a-little-dose-of-heresy-ep-1--56986213
For those who my not know, a "heresy" is a formal denial or doubt of a core doctrine of the Christian faith as defined by one or more of the Christian churches. For our first episode we are tackling a heresy that, like all heresies, is still alive today. What sets this one apart, though, is that you probably know someone who holds to this heresy without even REALIZING it's heresy! (Who knows, YOU may even hold to it!) It's called Marcionism, and if you want to know more about it, take a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56986213Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:30:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthWelcome to our first episode in our series we are calling "Your Dose of Heresy", where we learn what theology IS by learning what it is NOT. For those who my not know, a "heresy" is a formal denial or doubt of a core doctrine of the Christian faith...
For those who my not know, a "heresy" is a formal denial or doubt of a core doctrine of the Christian faith as defined by one or more of the Christian churches. For our first episode we are tackling a heresy that, like all heresies, is still alive today. What sets this one apart, though, is that you probably know someone who holds to this heresy without even REALIZING it's heresy! (Who knows, YOU may even hold to it!) It's called Marcionism, and if you want to know more about it, take a listen! We're glad you're here, let's get into it :)]]>874christian,christianity,church,dose,god,heresy,missionhill,religion,theology,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/here-s-what-you-need-to-know-jonah-series-ep-1--56899234
While the sentiment is admirable, it doesn't even scratch the surface of what this amazing, hilarious, compelling, and profoundly deep book is all about. From now until December, we will be tearing Jonah apart and putting it back to the way it was supposed to be! This is the first lesson in our Jonah series, where we do the important work of setting up enough of the historical context of the book to ground us in the world of the original hearers. To do that, we must answer four questions:

Who wrote Jonah?

What is Jonah?

When was Jonah written?

Why was Jonah written?

I hope this is helpful as you come with us to explore one of my favorite books of the Bible. Let's get into it!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56899234Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:00:02 +0000Mission Hill YouthThe book of Jonah is probably one of the most watered down books of the Bible, and usually the message goes like this: Jonah was a prophet who ran away from God, but after spending some time in a whale, he learned to be brave and do what God asked him...
While the sentiment is admirable, it doesn't even scratch the surface of what this amazing, hilarious, compelling, and profoundly deep book is all about. From now until December, we will be tearing Jonah apart and putting it back to the way it was supposed to be! This is the first lesson in our Jonah series, where we do the important work of setting up enough of the historical context of the book to ground us in the world of the original hearers. To do that, we must answer four questions:

Who wrote Jonah?

What is Jonah?

When was Jonah written?

Why was Jonah written?

I hope this is helpful as you come with us to explore one of my favorite books of the Bible. Let's get into it!]]>1678awesome,bible,christianity,church,context,jonah,missionhill,religion,teaching,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-a-christian-in-todays-world-jeremiah-s-lesson--49668926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49668926Thu, 05 May 2022 00:42:32 +0000Mission Hill YouthThis week Jeremiah Yeager teaches us about what it's like to be a christian in todays world.960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-how-long-god-garnet-s-lesson--49577275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49577275Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:08:35 +0000Mission Hill YouthHow to trust God in a period of silence.1308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teaching-part-1-paul-s-letters-w-kyle-jacobs--49089646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49089646Thu, 17 Mar 2022 01:23:11 +0000Mission Hill YouthTonight Kyle started off the next letter of our EMPTY series: T, for "Teaching". Jesus has died, resurrected, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God. He's given the Holy Spirit to His disciples and empowered them to take the...2666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pentecost-part-2-to-the-ends-of-the-earth--49089644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49089644Thu, 17 Mar 2022 01:18:45 +0000Mission Hill YouthIn tonight's episode, we see walk through the rest of Acts, and we see how the Holy Spirit moves the disciples, specifically Paul, out to the ends of the earth to preach to the Gentiles. We talk about the Jerusalem Council, God's upside down Kingdom,...2046falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pentecost-part-1-jerusalem-and-judea-samaria--49089218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49089218Thu, 17 Mar 2022 01:16:15 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe are on to our next letter: P! Which stands for "Pentecost". Tonight we shot through Acts 1-12, where we saw Jesus tell his disciples that they will be His witnesses "to Jerusalem, Judea/Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Lucky for us, Acts...1971falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messiah-10-jesus-resurrection-and-great-commission--48930681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48930681Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:19:15 +0000Mission Hill YouthIf you're like me, you may rejoice that Jesus was raised from the dead... but you may not know why it's a big deal? Like, coming back from the dead is a BIG deal... but why? Didn't His death accomplish reconciliation? Why did He need to come back from...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messiah-part-7-jesus-triumphal-entry-and-last-supper--48666017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48666017Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:14:33 +0000Mission Hill YouthYou know it, you love it, you might be... kinda confused by it. What's the big deal with Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the donkey? What was He trying to say? How does it relate to what happens at the last supper? If you've ever had any of these...1877falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messiah-part-6-parable-of-the-lost-sheep--48370915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48370915Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:18:25 +0000Mission Hill YouthLast week Pastor Peter shared with us how to interpret parables! This week, we spent the entire night talking about a single parable: the parable of the lost sheep. On the surface, it's a good parable that highlights the love of the shepherd for the...2211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gospel-short-and-sweet-w-dominick-ban--47845450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47845450Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:43:50 +0000Mission Hill YouthTonight we had a guest speaker, an alumnus of Mission Hill Youth, Dominick Ban. How can we make sense of what happened on the cross? Is it possible for God to be loving and just at the same time? Was Christ’s sacrifice on the cross cosmic child abuse?...1147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messiah-part-5-jesus-miracles--47747626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47747626Thu, 02 Dec 2021 01:54:29 +0000Mission Hill YouthPart of what Jesus did during His earthly ministry was perform miracles! The question is, why? Why did he do them? Maybe you've never considered that? Was there a purpose behind His miracles? If so, what was it? Do miracles still happen today? If so,...2851falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apologetics-night-the-resurrection--47530303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47530303Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:31:42 +0000Mission Hill YouthIn the past few weeks, I have been asked at least four times, whether directly or indirectly, "Is there any proof of Christianity?" It's a good question, and the answer is, absolutely! Tonight we walked through the most compelling piece of evidence...1900falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messiah-part-4-the-sermon-on-the-mount-w-kyle-jacobs--47417199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47417199Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:44:36 +0000Mission Hill YouthWhat is the point of the sermon on the mount? It feels like a really long list of "to do's", but is there something deeper going on here? That's a great question! Why don't you listen and find out! One of our pastoral residents, a gentleman and...2937falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messiah-part-3-the-baptism-and-temptation-of-jesus-with-michael-jacobs--47303317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47303317Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:05:47 +0000Mission Hill YouthWhat was the purpose of Jesus' baptism and temptation? What even is baptism about? Tonight, one of Mission Hill's pastoral residents, a most excellent man by the name of Michael Jacobs, dropped in to drop some knowledge about these two VERY important...1491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messiah-part-2-the-birth-of-jesus--47072100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47072100Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:04:40 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe all know it, we all love, and we all go over it every year in December: the Nativity Story! But was Luke and Matthew trying to tell us THROUGH the Nativity story? Many things, and tonight we tackled one thing: that Jesus is everything! Seriously,...1968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messiah-part-1-what-are-the-gospels--46965909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46965909Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:51:41 +0000Mission Hill YouthWe have come to our next letter of our EMPTY series, which is "M" for Messiah! Tonight we focused entirely on the Gospels as a genre. Believe it or not, genres play a really big role when it comes to knowing and understanding the medium you are...2281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/expectations-part-2-kingdom-expectations--46856740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46856740Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:13:43 +0000Mission Hill YouthThree weeks ago we walked through the first part of expectations, which was the historical expectations. God showed the Israelites what would happen in history leading up to the Messiah's arrival. This week we did part 2, where we talked about what...1401falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exile-part-1--44338701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44338701Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:27:42 +0000Mission Hill YouthTonight we discussed our next letter in our CASKET series, which was "E" for "Exile". Right around BC 586 Judah was conquered by Babylon because they broke the covenant and didn't listen to God's prophets. In judgment, God booted them from Israel and...301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/casket-creation-part-1--41091548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41091548Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:13:14 +0000Mission Hill YouthPodcast episode description:¿¿Welcome to our first episode in our casket series! In this episode we talk about the first half of creation! Genesis 1 and 2 are fascinating chapters, and in modern Christianity we tend to look at those chapters and have...2481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/problems-of-evil-abortion-lgbt-and-tattoos-apologetics-2--25665360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25665360Sat, 18 Apr 2020 01:06:35 +0000Mission Hill YouthIn this episode, Brenton Clark, Erin Burkholder, Christa Luckenbach, and Joel Black address the problems of evil, abortion, LGBT issues, and tattoos, respectively.2330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-s-with-us-through-it-all--24027120
The message that Micah has for us is that if you love Jesus for any other reason then who Jesus is and having a relationship with Him, you're in a dangerous spot. The kingdom of Judah believed that they were untouchable because God promised to protect them, but Micah tells them that they're loving a promise of God rather than actually loving God. The evidence is how they live their lives.

Let's face it: a lot of the time, we like to love God's promises and the ways we benefit from Him more than Himself. But thank God that's not how God loves us. God loves us because God is love, and as the title says, "He is with us through it all."

The main idea for us today is this: Love Jesus for who He is, not simply for what He offers.

Welcome! Have a listen!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24027120Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:30:09 +0000Mission Hill YouthLet me ask you a question: why do you love Jesus? What made you choose to follow Him? Be honest with yourself. Was the promise of an eternal reward what sealed the deal? Maybe it was a promise of health and wealth? Or was it because who Jesus is, what...
The message that Micah has for us is that if you love Jesus for any other reason then who Jesus is and having a relationship with Him, you're in a dangerous spot. The kingdom of Judah believed that they were untouchable because God promised to protect them, but Micah tells them that they're loving a promise of God rather than actually loving God. The evidence is how they live their lives.

Let's face it: a lot of the time, we like to love God's promises and the ways we benefit from Him more than Himself. But thank God that's not how God loves us. God loves us because God is love, and as the title says, "He is with us through it all."

The main idea for us today is this: Love Jesus for who He is, not simply for what He offers.

Welcome! Have a listen!]]>1646falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apologetics-night--23486050
Have you ever had someone ask you a question about your faith that was meant to trip you up? Have you ever had a "young" Christian ask you a question because something in scripture was difficult for them to reconcile? Have YOU had any questions about the Christian faith? Tonight was your night!

We took some time to address 4 questions that are commonly asked of Christians and answered them. "If God created everything, who created God?" "If only 8 people survived the flood, how is it possible that we have 7 billion people in the world?" "Is the God of the Old Testament different from the God in the New Testament?" And finally, "What's the difference between absolute truth and relative truth?" I, Bruce, Erin, and Matt each took one question and extrapolated on it.

So if you've ever been asked these questions, or maybe you have asked one of these questions, you came to the right episode! Have a listen, glad you're here!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23486050Thu, 05 Mar 2020 01:39:28 +0000Mission Hill YouthAPOLOGETICS NIGHT!!! Have you ever had someone ask you a question about your faith that was meant to trip you up? Have you ever had a "young" Christian ask you a question because something in scripture was difficult for them to reconcile? Have YOU...
Have you ever had someone ask you a question about your faith that was meant to trip you up? Have you ever had a "young" Christian ask you a question because something in scripture was difficult for them to reconcile? Have YOU had any questions about the Christian faith? Tonight was your night!

We took some time to address 4 questions that are commonly asked of Christians and answered them. "If God created everything, who created God?" "If only 8 people survived the flood, how is it possible that we have 7 billion people in the world?" "Is the God of the Old Testament different from the God in the New Testament?" And finally, "What's the difference between absolute truth and relative truth?" I, Bruce, Erin, and Matt each took one question and extrapolated on it.

So if you've ever been asked these questions, or maybe you have asked one of these questions, you came to the right episode! Have a listen, glad you're here!]]>2352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-use-the-gospel-to-defend-ourselves--22975581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22975581Thu, 20 Feb 2020 02:07:47 +0000Mission Hill YouthLast week we talked about what the Bible has to say about Spiritual Warfare. This week, recapped it and applied it to our lives. In this episode we walked through 1 Thessalonians 2: 17-20, and we saw in this short passage two incredible principles:...1163falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-the-bible-say-about-spiritual-warfare--22713568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22713568Thu, 13 Feb 2020 02:19:37 +0000Mission Hill YouthWhat does scripture say about Spiritual Warfare? Many of us throw the terms around, but if you're like me, you never had a really full understanding of it. Tonight, at Mission Hill Youth, we simply gave what the Bible has to say about the topic: that...2806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mission-hill-youth-lesson-on-the-gospel--22336630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22336630Sun, 02 Feb 2020 15:45:35 +0000Mission Hill YouthWhat is the Gospel? We use that word all the time, but what exactly is it? Tonight, we let Jesus tell us in his own words. In Mark 1: 14-15 Jesus says, "the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe the Gospel"....2473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mission-hill-youth-lesson-on-jonah-3-4--20492606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20492606Thu, 05 Dec 2019 01:59:05 +0000Mission Hill YouthJonah is a rebellious prophet who runs from God when God invites him into His mission: to go to the city of Nineveh and preach against them. In chapters 3 and 4 we see the real reason why Jonah ran, how God addresses this, and how this applies to us...2329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mission-hill-youth-lesson-on-hosea-4-14--20104615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20104615Mon, 18 Nov 2019 22:51:12 +0000Mission Hill YouthThis lesson dives deep into Hosea 4-14, in it we will look at Isreals interactions with god, and what true repentance should look like.2543cbic,hoseafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mission-hill-youth-lesson-on-hosea-1-3--19707825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19707825Sun, 27 Oct 2019 02:09:31 +0000Mission Hill YouthIn this podcast, our youth pastor Brenton leads us through Hosea chapters 1-3. Hosea 1-3 contains the life story of Hosea, and the ironic way that God uses him to convict the people of Israel.2318cbic,hosea,hosea1-3,youth,youthmediateam@icloud.comfalsefull