Eastview Students: High School
Eastview Students: High School
Eastview Students: High School
The official podcast of Eastview Christian Church’s High School Ministry in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, featuring weekly Sunday messages. For more information about Eastview Students, visit eastview.church/students.
This is Us - 8/30/26 (Dusty Sargent)
In week three of our “This Is Us” series, Boys Small Groups Pastor Dusty Sargent looks at Jesus washing His disciples’ feet and what it means to be served by Jesus—and how being served by Him calls us to serve others. Dusty also interviews two high school students about their experiences serving in the church and how it has shaped their faith.
Aug 30
24 min
This is Us - 8/23/26 (Matt Fogle)
In Week 2 of our This Is Us series, Matt Fogle, Eastview’s Spiritual Formation Pastor and former High School Pastor, takes us through Ephesians to explore what it means to be people who are deeply loved by God. When we stay connected to the God of love, we are shaped to love others well. Matt closes by challenging us to stand firm in that love as he walks us through the armor of God.
Aug 24
30 min
This is Us - 8/16/26 (Matt McClane)
In our new series, This Is Us, we’re talking about the kind of people we want to become. This week, Junior High Pastor Matt McClane takes us to John 4 and the story of the woman at the well, reminding us that we are fully known by our Creator—and deeply loved by Him. Because we are known by God, we’re called to be people who help others feel known, seen, and valued too.
Aug 16
22 min
Worship Night - 8/12/26 (Matt Fogle)
At our August Worship Night, Spiritual Formation Pastor Matt Fogle takes us to Ephesians and reminds us that we were created for good works and called to be sent. Because of God’s grace, we don’t have to play it safe—we can live with boldness, take risks for the sake of the Gospel, and step into our schools as people sent to make a difference
Aug 13
17 min
The Storyteller (John Tofte) - 8/9/26
In the final week of our Storyteller series, former Eastview HSM student and small group leader John Tofte walks us through Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving debtor in Matthew 18. Through this story, we’re reminded of the incredible forgiveness we’ve received from God—and challenged to extend that same forgiveness to others.
Aug 9
24 min
The Storyteller (Zach Thompson) - 8/2/26
Zach continues our Storyteller series by unpacking Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18. Discover how this powerful story challenges us to let go of pride, stop judging others, and come before God with humble hearts that recognize our need for His grace.
Aug 3
28 min
The Storyteller (Nicki Green) - 7/26/26
This week, guest preacher Nicki Green continues our Storyteller series by teaching through Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds in Matthew. Instead of judging others, Jesus calls us to love them and trust God to be the one who ultimately makes all things right.
Jul 26
29 min
The Storyteller (Zach Thompson) - 7/19/26
This week, Zach continues our Storyteller series by exploring two of Jesus' parables from Luke 15: the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin. Through these stories, he unpacks the depth of the Father's love for us and challenges us to consider how we respond to a God and His love.
Jul 19
31 min
The Storyteller (Zach Thompson) - 6/21/26
This week, Zach talked about the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16, showing how Jesus contrasts two very different lives and their eternal outcomes. Using stories from El Salvador, Zach reminded students that our hope in Christ is enough and that eternity with God makes the struggles of this life worth enduring. He emphasized that Jesus came not to scare people into faith, but to rescue them through His grace and offer salvation to everyone. Zach concluded by challenging students to love and care for others, reminding them that the choices they make have both present and eternal consequences.
Jun 23
34 min
The Storyteller (Zach Calvert) - 6/14/26
This week, Zach Calvert continues our series, "The Storyteller," by exploring Jesus' Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14. Through this powerful story, Zach reminds us that everyone is invited to God's table, challenges us to consider the ways we can place God on the back-burner, and encourages us to invite others into the life-changing hope of the Gospel. Join us as we discover the open invitation Jesus extends to all.
Jun 15
29 min
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