YTH COLLECTIVE

In the opening week of Origins , Todd Williams takes students back to the very first words of Scripture— “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” From that single verse, he unpacks three foundational truths: God is the intentional Creator ( creationism ), He made everything from nothing ( creatio ex nihilo ), and He made humanity in His image ( Imago Dei ). Todd reminds listeners...

In  Freedom in Christ , Ellie Fulmer walks through Galatians 5 to explain what true spiritual freedom means for believers. She contrasts life under the Old Testament law—bound by hundreds of rules and sacrifices—with the grace offered through Jesus Christ. Ellie reminds listeners that Jesus came to free us from striving for perfection and to restore our relationship with God through faith, not wor...

In this message, Brett Avery uses a fun opening game to draw students into a deeper challenge from Luke 9 — the question of willingness. Jesus invites three different people to follow Him, yet each gives an excuse that reveals what they’re not willing to let go of. Brett connects this to modern life, showing that true discipleship means putting Jesus first — above comfort, reputation, and even rel...

In this message from Luke 9-10, Byan Biggerstaff exposes the two greatest problems in the world: unwillingness and lostness. Drawing from Jesus' encounters with three would-be followers who held back from full surrender, he reveals why "the laborers are few"—not because we lack believers or resources, but because we're unwilling to say yes completely. Every half second, someone d...

Ellie encourages students to embrace their faith with courage and compassion. Speaking directly to middle schoolers, Ellie explores what it means to “love beyond boundaries,” drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan and Acts 1:8. She challenges listeners to move from comfort to calling—to choose the way of Jesus even when it’s difficult—and reminds them that every believer is called to be a...

Joshua Austin shares how God can take our plans and redirect them toward something far greater. Using Acts 1:8 and the story of the Good Samaritan, he challenges listeners to move past comfort zones and love people who are different from us. With humor, honesty, and personal stories—including how God led him from football dreams to ministry overseas—Joshua reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives us...

In this powerful message, Brett Avery challenges students to recognize that life is a daily spiritual battle — one that requires preparation, awareness, and faith. Drawing from Ephesians 6, he unpacks the meaning of the “armor of God,” illustrating how truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and God’s Word equip believers to stand firm against the enemy’s attacks. With humor, honesty, and r...

Jesus has all authority — and He’s given us an assignment. In His Authority, Our Assignment , Joshua Austin unpacks the Great Commission, reminding us that every believer is called to go, make disciples, and live as Christ’s ambassadors. You’re not alone in the mission—His presence and power go with you.

In her message True Victory Is Peace, Ericka Phipps unpacks Matthew 5:9 with a powerful reminder that real victory isn’t about winning arguments or proving points, but about becoming a true peacemaker. Using the image of fire and extinguishers, she illustrates how conflict can spread out of control when fueled by anger, gossip, or bitterness, but how followers of Jesus are called to step in and br...

Social media can shape our kids’ minds—for better or worse. In this episode, Seth Phipps challenges parents to set boundaries, model healthy habits, and ground their teens in Christ.

Brett reminded us that we were created to crave—yet only Jesus can satisfy. True fulfillment doesn’t come from popularity, relationships, or success, but from pursuing God’s ways with everything we’ve got. When we hunger and thirst for righteousness, our identity and purpose are finally complete in Him.

Ellie shared “Blessed to be Broken” – Embracing Brokenness from Matthew 5:4. She reminded us that mourning isn’t just about loss—it’s about being broken over our own sin and the world’s brokenness. True repentance leads to God’s comfort, and He promises to meet us in our lowest places with love, grace, and new purpose.

In his message, Seth Phipps reminds students that while fun and community are important, the deeper goal of “Together Sundays” is unity. Drawing from Psalm 133, John 17, and 1 Corinthians 12, he highlights that God designed His people to live with one mission and one purpose—together. Seth challenges both middle and high school students to break down barriers, whether age, background, or interests...

In his message “Humility Over Hype” from the series “Fix Your Face”, Seth Phipps challenged students to look beyond the excitement and approval the world calls “hype” and instead pursue humility as Jesus taught in the Beatitudes. Using Matthew 5:3, “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” he explained that true joy comes not from popularity, success, or self-made hype, but from recognizing our dependence...

Colby Hawkins reminded us that the way we live really matters. From Micah 6:8, he shared that God calls us to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him—choosing actions, loves, and daily steps that reflect Jesus in every situation.

In the final week of the At The Movies series, Seth Phipps shared a message titled “The Mocking Jay Mindset”, using The Hunger Games to illustrate how Christians are called to transformation instead of conformity. Teaching from Romans 12:2, he explained that culture pressures us to fit in, but conforming always leads to compromise, while renewing our minds in Christ brings real change from the ins...

Seth revisited Avengers: Endgame alongside John 15:13 to highlight the themes of sacrifice and redemption. Just as Tony Stark gave his life to restore what was broken, Jesus willingly laid down His life to bring us back to God. Seth reminded students that redemption isn’t just a big Bible word—it’s personal, a story of second chances that God writes in our lives. He encouraged them to live out sac...

In “Living For The End,” Seth draws from Avengers: Endgame and John 15:13 to show that true love always involves sacrifice. Just as Tony Stark gave his life to save others, Jesus willingly laid down His life to redeem and restore us. Redemption isn’t just a church word—it’s personal, a story of second chances that God writes in each of our lives. Seth challenged students to live with courage, exte...

In Deeper On The Deal, Seth builds on Wednesday’s At The Movies message by grounding students in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old is gone, the new is here.” He reminds them that following Jesus doesn’t just “clean us up” temporarily—He makes us brand new. Seth contrasts the world’s labels (grades, popularity, failures) with the gospel’s truth: loved,...

In week one of MVMT’s At The Movies series, Seth uses The Lion King prequel and Genesis 3 to unpack the theme “Deal With the Devil.” Drawing parallels between Scar’s betrayal of Mufasa and the serpent’s deception of Adam and Eve, he challenges students to recognize that in life they have two choices: make a deal with the devil by embracing sin, or deal with the devil by resisting it. Seth highligh...

In the Back to the Battlefield episode of the Youth Collective podcast, Seth challenges students to approach the new school year with intentionality, spiritual focus, and wisdom from Proverbs. Viewing school as both a mission field and a battlefield, he offers three practical principles: watch your friends —surround yourself with wise, godly influences both in person and online; guard your words —...

Steven Suits encourages students to carry biblical wisdom with them as they head back to school. Drawing from Proverbs 22 and 23, he outlines five key principles—valuing reputation, choosing friends wisely, staying focused, listening to wise voices, and guarding the heart. Through personal stories and relatable examples, Steven challenges students to prioritize character over popularity and to lea...

Seth addresses the students shortly after their return from Yth Camp. He discusses how to handle the spiritual and emotional challenges that follow a significant spiritual experience, a transition he calls moving "from the beach to the battlefield". To combat the "camp high and camp withdrawal," Phipps uses the story of King Hezekiah in 2 Kings 19 as a model for the students to...

This message centers on the nature of true wisdom, emphasizing that it is a gift from God and not merely an accumulation of knowledge. Steven Suits contrasts worldly wisdom, which often focuses on self, popularity, and outward appearances, with godly wisdom, which involves seeing things from God's perspective and having a changed heart. Key themes include the importance of aligning one's a...

Jared continues the series on the book of Proverbs by exploring Proverbs 18. He emphasizes the power of words, noting that the tongue holds the power of life and death. Jared encourages the audience to listen in order to understand, rather than just to respond, and to be mindful of how their words can build up or tear down others. He also highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with frien...