Dr. Sharon O'Hara

BE THE 25

Religion EN ↓ 53 episodes

This is the place where teens and young adults come to explore how to live the Christian life in a non-Christian world - and thrive. 

Author

Dr. Sharon O'Hara

Category

Religion

Podcast website

www.Bethe25.com

Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

Who Defines YOUR Worth: Christ or the Culture? (Part 2) | Be The 25 08.04.2025

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 👉 In today’s episode of Be The 25 , we’re exposing 5 MORE PLACES PEOPLE LOOK FOR THEIR WORTH —and how JESUS GIVES YOU VALUE in a way NOTHING ELSE CAN. 🔹 Missed PART 1? Check it out here! Learn about 5 common places people search for worth—only to come up empty. 📖 IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE’RE COVERING: 🔥 5 MORE PLACES Your Worth ISN’T Found: 5️⃣ It isn’t found...

Who Defines YOUR Self-Worth: Christ or the Culture? (Part 1) | Be The 25 25.03.2025

Send In Your Question for the Podcast Do you ever struggle with self-worth? 🤔 Does your value feel tied to social media likes, what others think, or how you look? In a world that constantly tells you to measure up, fit in, and seek approval , it’s easy to feel like you’re never enough . BUT HERE’S THE TRUTH —your worth isn’t something you have to earn . 🙌 It’s already been given to you by Jesus...

Why Am I So Lonely? How God Meets Us in our Toughest Times | Be The 25 11.03.2025

Send In Your Question for the Podcast In today's world, we're more connected than ever 📱💬—yet loneliness is at an all-time high. Have you ever felt completely alone, even in a crowd? Do you have hundreds of followers but no one to turn to when life gets tough? In this episode of Be the 25 , we're diving deep into what loneliness really is, why it happens, and—most importantly—how...

Your Life Matters: What the Bible REALLY Says About Suicide | Be The 25 18.02.2025

Send In Your Question for the Podcast Suicide is a tough topic, but we can’t ignore it. Maybe you've wondered: What does the Bible actually say about it? Can someone who dies by suicide go to heaven? Maybe you've lost someone and are struggling to make sense of it all. Or maybe—just maybe—you’re battling those thoughts yourself, feeling like there’s no way forward… but there IS. 🎧 In th...

Breaking Her Silence on Bullying and Self-Harm: The Hilarie MacLeod Story | Be The 25 04.02.2025

Send In Your Question for the Podcast  ❓Are you silently struggling but feel like you can't let anyone know? 😔 Do you ever feel pressure to hold it all together because you're a Christian? 💭 What should you do when the weight of your struggles feels unbearable? In this powerful episode of Be the 25, special guest Hilarie MacLeod shares her deeply personal story of how hiding her strug...

Your Story Matters: The Power of Sharing What God's Done | Be The 25 21.01.2025

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🎧 Episode Highlights: 🙌 In this episode of Be The 25 , we’re diving into the POWER OF SHARING YOUR STORY —and WHY IT MATTERS more than you think. 💬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✝️ Why Your Story Matters to God: God knew every detail of your life before you were born (Psalm 139:16). Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works ALL things for His purpose—even...

Why Are There So Many Church Denominations? | Be The 25 07.01.2025

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🎙️ SHOW NOTES: Why Are There So Many Church Denominations? Have you ever wondered why there are SO MANY church denominations? 🏛️✝️ Today on Be the 25 , we’re uncovering how the Christian faith branched out into various denominations—and WHAT THAT MEANS for YOU as you live out your faith. 🌱 🎧 Episode Highlights : The very first church began shortly after Jesu...

3 Ways to Fast-Track Your Spiritual Transformation | Be The 25 03.12.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast Podcast Show Notes: 3 Ways to Fast-Track Your Spiritual Transformation 🌱✨ Today on Be The 25: Every follower of Jesus is in the process of being transformed. And here's the exiting news: you can actually speed up the process! These 3 steps can help accelerate your transformation and help you become the person God designed you to be—much sooner than late...

The Bible and Real Life: 3 Ways Scripture is Relevant to You | Be The 25 19.11.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🎙️ The Bible and Real Life: 3 Ways Scripture is Relevant to You 📖 Is the Bible still relevant today? 💭 Does it really speak to what you’re going through—like school stress, relationships, or big life choices? 🙌 Spoiler alert: YES! The Bible is timeless and speaks directly to your everyday life. Let’s dive into 3 powerful ways Scripture connects with YOU: ✨...

Why the Bible Matters: 3 INCREDIBLE WAYS it Can Impact Your Life | Be The 25 05.11.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 📖 WHY THE BIBLE MATTERS: 3 INCREDIBLE WAYS IT CAN IMPACT YOUR LIFE! 🌟 Hey Be the 25 fam! 🌎✨ Ever wonder if the Bible REALLY matters? 🤔 Today, we're talking about why this ancient book is still SO powerful and totally relevant in your life. 💪 We're breaking it down into three ways it can make an impact: 1️. Know God Deeply 🙏 – Want to know what...

Are You Really a Christian? Understanding What It Truly Means | Be The 25 22.10.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🎙️ Show Notes: Are You Really a Christian? Understanding What It Truly Means  Hey there, Be the 25 fam! 🙌 Today, we're getting REAL about what it means to be a TRUE CHRISTIAN . 💡 ❓ Do you call yourself a Christian? ❓ What does it REALLY mean to follow Jesus? ❓ Is it just about going to church or being a good person? This episode of Be the 25 unpacks...

Find Hope in Your Storm | Be The 25 08.10.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🌪️ EPISODE TITLE: Find Hope in Your Storm 🌪️ • Have you ever watched a storm roll in, knowing there’s no way to stop it? 🌧️ • maybe you're bracing for a hurricane or a storm of your own—one that isn’t made of wind and rain – and you’re not sure how you will get through it.🌪️ But just like we know who controls the weather 🌦️, we can trust that God is in co...

Are Bible Stories Real? Unpacking the Truth Behind Them | Be The 25 24.09.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🎙️ Be The 25 Show Notes – Are Bible Stories Real? Unpacking the Truth Behind Them 🔥 Have you ever wondered if the stories in the Bible are real? Are they just myths , fables , or legends 📜 – or is there something more ? 🤔 Today, we’re diving into that very question! 🎙️ 🔍 In this episode: We’ll explore different types of stories in the Bible – some are hist...

Finding the Right Church Fit: Nora Kate Duell's Journey | Be The 25 10.09.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🙋‍♀️ Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit in at your church or youth group? 😔 Do you sometimes feel out of place, left out, or disconnected from others in your church community? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Today on Be the 25 , we’re talking with a courageous teenager, Nora Kate Duell, who faced these same struggles. 🎙️ Nora Kate shares...

5 Things to Consider When Looking for The Right Church Community | Be The 25 27.08.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🎙️ In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to the heart for many of us—finding the RIGHT church community to belong to. 🏠 Whether you’re just starting out in your faith, moving to a new town 🗺️, starting college 🎓, or just feel like it’s time for a change, finding a church home is a big decision. But how do you find the RIGHT community? 🤔 Jo...

Finding a Faith Community After a Lonely Semester: Corbin Schmid's Story | Be The 25 13.08.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🌟 Episode Overview: Ever felt unsure about how to find your spiritual footing when entering a new environment? Whether you're heading off to college, moving to a new city, or stepping into a new life phase, maintaining strong faith is crucial for navigating unfamiliar places and faces. In today's episode of Be the 25 , we welcome Corbin Schmid, a 20...

Why Going to Church Really Matters | Be The 25 30.07.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast Turning 18 and graduating high school is exciting and full of new choices 🎓✨. But where does going to church fit into your future plans? With 75% of teens leaving church after high school, it’s important to ask: why should going to church matter to YOU? 🕊️ In this episode of Be the 25, we'll dive into why going to church really matters and how staying c...

Why doesn’t God reveal Himself like He did in Biblical Times? | Be The 25 16.07.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast Welcome to our podcast! Today, we're diving into a fascinating question: Why doesn’t God reveal Himself in the same way He did during biblical times? 🤔📖 Understanding Biblical Miracles In biblical times, God performed incredible miracles—parting the Red Sea, healing the blind, and feeding thousands with a few loaves and fish. These miracles grabbed atte...

Charlie's Trek: Protecting Your Faith While on Social Media | Be The 25 02.07.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast Have you ever scrolled through social media and come across conflicting content that makes you double-think your faith? 🤔✝️ How do you deal with those moments when what you see online doesn’t match up with your Christian beliefs? 💬📖 Join us as our tech-savvy guest, Charlie Allocco of Allocco Media, shares how conflicting information can challenge our mental...

Your Faith, Your Feed: 3 Ways Social Media Affects Your Faith Journey | Be The 25 18.06.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🎧 Social media is a huge part of our daily lives, influencing how we interact, learn, and express ourselves. Have you considered its impact on your faith? 🤔Join us as we explore how platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and others can impact our faith journeys 📱and discover 3  important things to keep in mind to protect our faith. 🙏 🚀 Episode Highlig...

Reality Check: Our Duty to Verify What We Believe | Be The 25 04.06.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast Welcome to the podcast! Today we’re diving into a crucial topic that affects each of us –confirming the truth of our beliefs. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:  Hitting the Pause Button ⏸️.  Have you ever stopped to consider whether the religious beliefs you hold are actually true? It's essential to take a moment to evaluate what we believe and why. Formation of Belief...

How is God able to hear everyone's prayers at the same time? | Be The 25 21.05.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast Welcome to another exciting episode of Be the 25! 🙌  🙌  🙌 I'm excited to have you join me for our very first Q&A edition. Today, we're diving into a pressing question sent in by a teen from Lakeland, FL: HOW IS GOD ABLE TO HEAR EVERYONE’S PRAYERS AT THE SAME TIME? It's a fantastic question, and together, we'll unravel the mystery beh...

Propel your faith forward through the power of questions | Be The 25 07.05.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast Welcome to another episode of Be The 25! Today, we're diving into the power of questions ❓❓❓and how they can propel our faith forward. Questions are essential—they lead us to explore, learn, and understand things better. Just imagine a world without questions—it would be stagnant, void of progress. But thankfully, we can ask questions, even spiritual o...

Finding my way back: Olivia's return to faith | Be The 25 23.04.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🎙️Welcome to another episode of Be The 25, the podcast that empowers Christian teens and young adults to stay strong in their faith journey. 🎧🙌  Today, we're joined by a special guest, Olivia Bacon, a sophomore from the University of Mississippi. 📚Olivia's journey is one of twists, turns, doubts, and rediscovery of her Christian faith. 🌱 Despite...

Dissecting your doubts: Strategies for identifying & resolving them | Be The 25 09.04.2024

Send In Your Question for the Podcast 🎙️ Welcome to "Be The 25," your go-to podcast for Christian teens and young adults navigating the twists and turns of faith. 🌟 In today's episode, we're tackling the tough topic of doubt head-on. Facing spiritual doubt might feel like trying to crack a tough nut, but fear not! 🥜 We're here to equip you with the tools to crack that do...

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