If God is good, why do bad things happen? For Episode 20, Kevin, Brandin, and Kayla travel back in time to try to find the answer...Also, in this episode, Chad gets a boost to his basketball career, Jay does his best impression of a high school student, Brian talks perspectives, and Garrett goes full Mr. T. Join us as we hop into a borrowed time machine and take a closer look at why bad things happen in our lives, and in the world at large. ******************************************* Check out the full Committed Youth Live Panel: https://vimeo.com/406365489

We kick off Season 2 with... Episode 19?? Odd episode numbering and all, the crew is back to talk about New Year’s resolutions! In this episode, Simone tries to stay out of shark-infested waters, Kayla gets pulled into a half marathon, Kevin can’t get enough “New Year, New Me” memes, and Matt brings in a ringer from Japan. Join us we look at how we can start our year with the right mindset as Christians! ******************************************* Resources mentioned in this episode: - Rick Barnett's message from January 6th, 2021  Vimeo https://vimeo.com/498073392 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-6-21-rick-barnett/id1496868786?i=1000504647148 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/493gLgjEWyhL8ZRnLlZULl?si=0BoznQYFRki5onIs0vpjBg

We take a behind-the-scenes look at Season 1 of the Committed Youth Podcast!! Brandin, Matt, Kayla, and Kevin react and comment on some of the funny moments and slip-ups that never made it into the final episodes. Also featured in this episode: Nathan, Chad, Pernilla, Lisa, Sophie, James, Taylur, Ava, Willie, Carson, Mason, Haley, and more... Join us for some good times as we kick off the new year! 

We bring some Christmas cheer to Episode 18!! In this episode, Sophie switches Christmas playlists, Matt figures out candy canes, Kayla gives up her Christmas gift, Brandin feeds the homeless, and Kevin wonders if Christmas might be all about Nacho Libre... Take a sleigh ride with us for our last episode of 2020, where we look at how a baby in a manger can brighten a crazy year.

We dive into worldview for Episode 17!! In this episode, Pernilla finds out the surprising truth about pumpkin spice, Brandin wants to bob for apples, Matt starts seeing other podcasts, Kayla proves her advice is always right, and Kevin finally figures out why he had to write papers in school... Grab a pumpkin spice latte and come along as we talk about how our identity as Christians shapes our view of the world and current events.

We conclude our discussion about the Calvary Relief trips to Alabama for Episode 16!! Also in this episode, Ava experiences speaking in tongues firsthand, Leo talks about some late night shenanigans, Lisa eats all the sweets, Chad has to hang out with a “nasty cat”, and Carson tries to start a women’s ministry... Join us as we close out this two-part series taking a closer look at what it looks like to step out in faith and show Christ’s love in the wake of a natural disaster.

We talk all about the Calvary Disaster Relief trips to Alabama for Episode 15!! Also in this episode, Leo goes full cowboy, Ava drives a mower, Carson learns about bear wrestling, Lisa gets surprised, and Chad may or may not get mistaken for Bigfoot... Join us for part one of this two-part series, where we take a closer look at what it looks like to step out in faith and show Christ's love in the wake of a natural disaster.  

We break down our relationship with our devices for episode 14!! Also in this episode, Brandin gets put in the hot seat, Kayla logs into her MySpace page, and Kevin considers swapping his phone for a leaf... Join us for a supersized episode that takes a look at whether our phones are good or bad, and how we can properly relate to our devices as followers of Christ! ******************************************* Resources mentioned in this episode: -“Redeem the Screen” video series on RightNow Media (by Kyle Idleman) -BibleProject (on YouTube) -Read Scripture Series on RightNow Media -The Porch Podcast (theporch.live) -"The Chosen" Show (on YouTube)

We hear the term “worship” a lot in church, but what does it really mean? We dive into it for episode 13!! Also in this episode, Eliana calls out creepy love songs, Taylur makes some stressful choices, Natalie gets real about her musical skills, Brian tries to stay within his time limit, and Kevin comes clean about his struggles with being on time. Press play to find out how worship can encompass everything from playlists to plungers!

For Episode 12, we talk all about being a good friend and picking good friends!! Also in this episode, Jonathan watches that movie about dogs in space, Kayla has too much caffeine, Kevin defines “chisme”, and Matt confesses how he really feels about squirrels. Join us as we travel down a road and back again to take a closer look at friendships!