https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teenology-podcast--4301390enChristianityCopyright Ross Middletonhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d61dee772779c7a91d40da8e969051b6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teenology-podcast--4301390Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:00:14 +0000Ross MiddletonRoss Middletonfeeds@spreaker.comThe Teenology Podcast is where teens make sense of the world that they are about to change. We talk to teens at their level to help them make sense of the complex world they live in through the lens of the Bible.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-s2-e17-time-management-part-1-of-2--47607644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47607644Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:23:45 +0000Ross MiddletonTeenagers are faced with more opportunities than ever to spend their time on unimportant things. What should be the important things that we focus our time on?607church,god,jesus,ministry,teen,teenagers,time,timemanagement,youth,youthgroupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-s2-e16-staying-joyful--47382849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47382849Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:59:05 +0000Ross MiddletonEver had problems staying joyful? Well then you are gonna love this episode! Listen in as we flip everything upside down and switch the role of host and interview!712church,god,jesus,joy,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-s2-e15-unity--46930609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46930609Tue, 12 Oct 2021 01:12:55 +0000Ross MiddletonThe world is pretty divided these days, even for teenagers, what do we do about it? How should we live in it?583church,god,jesus,polarized,politics,teen,teenager,unity,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-s2-e14-9-11--46507957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46507957Tue, 14 Sep 2021 03:00:22 +0000Ross Middleton9/11 was a transformative moment in our culture. It's important to remember and reflect upon the lessons we learned from it, especially for those that were not alive when it happened.971911,9-11,9/11,church,faith,god,jesus,newyorkcity,nyc,terrorism,terroristattack,toddbeamerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-s2-e13-money--46305328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46305328Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:07:53 +0000Ross MiddletonWhat does the Bible say about money? How much should I spend? How much should I save? How much should I give? We dive in!741church,finances,god,jesus,money,teen,teenager,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-s2-e12-afghanistan--46119908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46119908Mon, 16 Aug 2021 23:23:05 +0000Ross MiddletonWhat's going on in Afghanistan right now is heart breaking. How are we as teenagers and followers of Jesus supposed to react? What can we do?692afghanistan,church,geopolitics,god,jesus,teen,teenager,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-s2-e11-baptism--45943921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45943921Tue, 03 Aug 2021 01:28:16 +0000Ross MiddletonWhat is baptism about? Why should I be baptized? What if I follow Christ but have not been baptized? We've got the answers to all your questions about baptism!663baptism,church,god,gospel,jesus,salvation,teen,teenager,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-s2-e10-depression-suicide-with-special-guest-p-keith-tower--45615440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45615440Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:00:16 +0000Ross MiddletonIn this really important episode, we wrap up our series on Mental Health, with our second interview with professional mental health counselor and Pastor, Keith Tower. If you have ever struggled with depression or had suicidal thoughts or have friends...1978church,depression,god,jesus,mentalhealth,suicide,teen,teenager,teens,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-s2-e9-mental-health-with-special-guest-p-keith-tower--45587873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45587873Mon, 05 Jul 2021 22:26:44 +0000Ross MiddletonIn today's episode we sit down for our first guest interview with P. Keith Tower. He is a professional mental health counselor. We talk about the affects of the pandemic on teen's mental health, why mental health is important and what to do if we are...1102anxiety,church,depression,god,jesus,mentalhealth,teen,teenager,youngpeople,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-s2-e8-anxiety--45348857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45348857Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:00:21 +0000Ross MiddletonWe all deal with anxiety. What does Jesus say about it. In this quick episode, learn about how to overcome it and why we missed our episode two weeks ago!662anxiety,church,faith,fear,god,jesus,teen,teenager,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-s2-e7-don-t-waste-your-summer--45017430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45017430Tue, 25 May 2021 03:33:54 +0000Ross MiddletonSummer gives us a lot of free time. Don't waste it! Learn a new skill, get a job, make some money, start a business, read your Bible more. Use your time wisely. Listen in on this podcast that will help us think Biblically about our time and definitely...750business,church,entrepreneur,freetime,god,jesus,phineasandferb,summer,summervacation,teen,teenager,twentyonepilots,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-s2-e6-covid-19-vaccine--44743109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44743109Mon, 10 May 2021 22:24:14 +0000Ross MiddletonThe COVID-19 vaccine is now available for teenagers ages 16 and up, as of May 10, 2021 according to the CDC website. Should I get the vaccine? Should I not get the vaccine? What does the Bible say about it? Listen in!763cdc,church,corona,coronavaccine,covid-19,god,jesus,teen,teenager,vaccine,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-s2-e5-leadership--44501383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44501383Mon, 26 Apr 2021 23:35:31 +0000Ross MiddletonWant to be a leader? It will cause you to sacrifice more than you want and be uncomfortable......alot! Listen in to get a few quick leadership tips for teenagers and learn a few things about how Jesus led.817church,god,jesus,leadership,sacrifice,servant,servantleadership,youth,youthgroup,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-s2-e4-trust--44310913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44310913Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:53:17 +0000Ross MiddletonWhen it comes to trust, should we blindly trust people? How do we build trust with others? What does the Bible say about trust? You know you wanna listen!813church,friendship,god,jesus,teen,teenager,trust,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-s2-e3-taking-risks--43876150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43876150Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:03 +0000Ross MiddletonShould we take risks? Should we not take risks? What type of risks should we take? What does the Bible say about risk? Take a few minutes and listen!596church,faith,god,jesus,risk,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-s2-e2-i-use-my-phone-too-much-help-part-2--43697966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43697966Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:38:44 +0000Ross MiddletonHow should we use our phones when we are around other people? Listen in and find out!638android,cellphone,church,god,help,iphone,jesus,smartphone,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-s2-e1-i-use-my-phone-too-much-help-part-1--43482632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43482632Mon, 15 Feb 2021 23:42:44 +0000Ross MiddletonSmartphones! They are everywhere and they aren't going anywhere! Can they prevent me from fulfilling my calling? Listen in and see!876android,apple,boundaries,church,god,iphone,jesus,smartphone,teenager,teens,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-thankfulness--42125271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42125271Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:56:58 +0000Ross MiddletonThanksgiving is upon us and so we take just a few mins to talk about the power of gratitude.552church,god,jesus,teen,teenager,thankfulness,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-what-s-the-deal-with-spiritual-gifts--41891809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41891809Tue, 10 Nov 2020 03:20:04 +0000Ross MiddletonSpiritual Gifts can be kinda confusing. How do I know which ones I have? Do I have any? Do I have them all? We take a quick dive in to this topic in this episode.643church,god,healing,jesus,spiritual,spiritualgifts,teen,teenager,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-how-should-a-teenager-think-through-politics--41636543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41636543Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:33:29 +0000Ross MiddletonAs a teenager it can be tough to know how to navigate politics, especially in 2020! Listen in for a few tips on how to think through these difficult times.786church,god,idolatry,jesus,politics,teen,teenager,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-waiting--41426488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41426488Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:09:13 +0000Ross MiddletonNone of us like waiting for much of anything. Take a few minutes and listen why waiting is so important in our spiritual development.627church,god,jesus,teen,teenager,twist,waiting,youth,youthgroup,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-taking-our-thoughts-captive--41193915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41193915Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:06:36 +0000Ross MiddletonWe ALL get crazy thoughts sometimes, in this episode, we talk about what to do with them.577action,character,destiny,habit,jesus,ministry,teen,teenager,teens,thought,thoughtlife,thoughts,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-living-with-no-regerts--40887216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40887216Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:00:14 +0000Ross MiddletonOne of the most important, yet under-communicated truths in scripture is understanding how to actually change. On this episode we talk about the difference between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. If you want to know how to change, you don't want to...549change,godly,howto,jesus,sad,sorrow,teen,teenager,transofrmation,worldly,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-dealing-with-disappointment--40592442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40592442Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:00:06 +0000Ross MiddletonThere have been a lot of disappointments in this COVID-19 world that we live in, trips have been cancelled, sports have been cancelled or postponed, among a lot of other things. How do we deal with the disappointment?568corona,coronavirus,covid-19,depression,disappointment,god,jesus,reframing,teen,teenager,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-dealing-with-siblings--40378369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40378369Tue, 18 Aug 2020 03:41:31 +0000Ross MiddletonHad a few extra fights with your siblings during the COVID-19 lockdown? Well take a listen, this should help!657bestfriends,covid19,friendship,fun,jesus,lockdown,siblings,teen,teenology,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-overcoming-fear--39924166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39924166Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:00:08 +0000Ross MiddletonIn this episode we talk about overcoming fear as school is getting ready to start in the fall. What kinds of fear are ok and is God mad when we have fear?610fear,god,jesus,overcomingfear,teen,teenager,teenology,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-navigating-social-media--39868037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39868037Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:38:04 +0000Ross MiddletonSocial media can be a great place to communicate and stay connected, it can also be full of land mines and challenges everywhere. Enjoy a few tips on how to use it well.655church,facebook,god,instagram,jesus,social,socialmedia,teen,teenology,tiktok,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-how-to-share-your-faith--33990661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33990661Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:00:18 +0000Ross MiddletonIn this episode we give you a simple, easy to remember way to share your faith in Christ!600evangelism,faith,god,jesus,shareyourfaith,teen,teenager,teenology,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-how-to-get-motivated-to-read-the-bible--32513844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32513844Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:36:08 +0000Ross MiddletonThis is an episode about how we as teens can get motivated to read our Bibles!625bible,biblereading,church,discipline,god,jesus,ministry,motivation,teen,teenager,teenology,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-racism-part-2-of-2--29878857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29878857Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:00:08 +0000Ross MiddletonIn this second part of a two part series on racism we talk about what we as teenagers can do to help stand up against racism. Listen in to see what you as a teenager can do to help stop racism.641bible,church,georgefloyd,god,jesus,minneapolis,racism,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-racism-part-1-of-2--28242029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28242029Mon, 25 May 2020 10:00:05 +0000Ross MiddletonThis episode is about racism in light of the recent murder of Ahmaud Arbery. It is the first of a 2 part series on racism. We discuss what the Bible says about the sinful nature of racism, what scripture says about our value as humans and why we...546ahmaud,ahmaudarbery,bible,god,jesus,racism,runwithmaud,teenager,teens,xenophobia,youthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-friendship-part-3-of-3-how-to-fix-friendships--27199903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27199903Wed, 13 May 2020 00:30:34 +0000Ross MiddletonIn the last episode of our series on friendship, we talk about what to do to fix our friendships when and if something goes wrong!609church,friendship,friendshipproblems,god,jesus,relationships,teen,teenology,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-friendship-part-2-of-3-how-to-be-a-good-friend--26168493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26168493Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:13 +0000Ross MiddletonWe are in the second part of a 3 part series on friendship about how to be a good friend!683bible,friends,friendship,genz,god,jesus,teen,teenager,teenology,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-friendship-part-1-of-3-how-to-make-friends--25500382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25500382Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:06:59 +0000Ross MiddletonListen in to our second episode in our first of 3 series on friendship where we have a discussion about how to make friends!802bible,christian,church,friendship,highschool,jesus,middleschool,podcast,religous,teen,teenology,youth,youthministryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-why-doesn-t-god-take-away-suffering-specifically-the-coronavirus--24720624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24720624Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:04:19 +0000Ross MiddletonIn this first episode we talk about why God doesn't just take away the Corona Virus and stop other types of suffering in the earth. If you are a teenager asking the big questions and are interested in hearing what the Bible has to say about these...1008corona,coronavirus,covid19,highschool,middleschool,teen,teenager,teenologypodcast,youth,youthministryfalsefull