Collective Young Adult Ministry Podcast

What do you do when something in the Bible really bothers you? When a passage feels confusing, offensive, or completely at odds with what you expect God to be like? A lot of people quietly walk away at that point. Others stay but stop being honest. In this episode, Josiah explores one of the most overlooked ideas in faith: questioning Jesus. Using the story of John the Baptist’s doubts, this conve...

Reading the Bible can feel intimidating—confusing passages, unfamiliar contexts, and the question of where do I even start? In Part 3 of our Bible series, Chuck helps bring the Scriptures down to earth by offering practical tools for reading the Bible with clarity, consistency, and confidence. In this episode, we talk about how to approach different parts of the Bible, what to do when you feel stu...

A lot of people wonder the same thing, whether they’re religious or not: If God is real, how would anyone actually hear from Him? Is it a feeling? A sign? A random thought? And how do you know you’re not just making it up? In this episode, Josiah breaks down one of the most common and confusing questions people ask about the Bible. He explores why so many of us feel unsure about God’s voice, why s...

We all say we care about certain things. Relationships. Health. Purpose. Meaning. God. But when life gets busy, overwhelming, or painful, those things somehow always end up last. In this episode, Izzy shares what a normal, chaotic day looks like, why so many of us struggle to slow down, and how distractions, doubt, guilt, and exhaustion quietly shape our lives. She walks through a moment from Jesu...

A lot of people try spiritual habits like prayer, reading the Bible, or going to church… and walk away feeling bored, frustrated, or unchanged. Some assume they’re doing it wrong. Others assume God isn’t real. In this episode, Josiah talks about why so many spiritual practices don’t work the way we expect —and why that might actually be the point. It isn’t about being more disciplined, more religi...

Every  year, we tell ourselves this one will be different. New goals. New habits. New mindset. But sooner or later, something unexpected hits — stress, loss, disappointment, change — and everything we were trying to build feels shaky again. In this episode, Josiah explores one of the most honest things Jesus ever taught about life and stability: why some people stay grounded through chaos while ot...

We all have places we go when we feel empty. Things that help for a moment, but never seem to last. In this episode, Chuck walks through a surprising conversation Jesus has with a woman at a well, someone who kept returning to the same place hoping it would finally satisfy her. Instead of judging her, Jesus names her thirst and offers something deeper than quick fixes or temporary relief.

A lot of people are comfortable saying Jesus was wise, loving, and influential. Some even say he was one of the greatest teachers who ever lived. But there’s one question most of us avoid because of how uncomfortable it is: Did Jesus actually claim to be God? In this episode, Josiah walks through what Jesus really said about himself, why so many people misunderstand it, and why the answer matters...

For a lot of people, the biggest obstacle to believing in Jesus isn’t the Bible, science, or unanswered questions. It’s Christians. The judgment. The double standards. The feeling that church is full of people who talk about love but don’t live it. In this episode, Josiah looks at a surprising truth most people miss: Jesus was more outspoken about religious hypocrisy than anyone else in history. H...

A lot of people vibe with Jesus’ ideas like love, peace, and purpose, but feel confused, frustrated, or boxed in by actual “Christian” expectations. In this episode, Josiah breaks down one of the most surprising moments in Jesus’ life: a massive crowd loved what Jesus did for them, but had almost zero interest in actually knowing Him.

the Bible says that emotional maturity isn’t about pretending you're grown up. It’s about learning what hope is and where it actually comes from.

You ever make a huge decision for God… and then immediately mess it up? In this episode, Josiah talks about Peter messing up and what that moment says about how Jesus handles failure. If you’ve ever wondered if God’s disappointed in you or done giving second chances, this one’s gonna hit home.

If God is real… why doesn’t He just make it obvious? Why not write His name in the sky or give everyone a personal miracle? Wouldn’t that make believing easier? In this episode, Josiah unpacks one of the most honest questions people ask about faith — and what kind of “belief” actually changes your life.

Life can feel like a maze. Everyone’s trying to figure out which path actually leads somewhere good—but what if what feels right isn’t right at all? In this episode, Isaac explores why trusting God can be so hard, especially when what we see seems safer than what He promises. If you’ve ever questioned whether faith actually works in real life—or if God’s way is really better—this one’s for you.

Ever asked God for something—and nothing happened? You’re not alone. Whether it’s a relationship, a job, or something way deeper, it’s easy to wonder if prayer even works or if God’s just ignoring you. In this episode, Chuck unpacks one of the wildest stories in the Bible about two people who begged Jesus for help…and how His timing didn’t make sense at all. If you’ve ever felt like God was late,...

Imagine walking into a coffee shop and seeing Jesus laughing with the worst person you can imagine. Not yelling. Not correcting. Just… enjoying them. How offended would you be? That’s exactly what happens in this story. But it turns out that, if you don't believe Jesus can love the most broken of people, then you'll slowly start to believe that He can't love you either.

The "Day of the Lord" is a phrase that shows up all over the Bible. Jesus talked about it all the time. The prophets warned about it. And according to the Bible… it’s coming. But it might not be what you think. And it might be closer than you realize.

We’re in the middle of our series, Lock In: What Jesus Actually Teaches About His Return and the End of the World . In this week’s message, Jesus tells a story about three servants preparing for His return. The first two make God proud. But the third? Apparently, he ends up in hell?? What on earth is this parable about? What is Jesus saying? Turns out, it’s not really about performance... But it i...

Do you ever feel emotionally or even spiritually burntout? In this message, Josiah shares about hitting that wall himself and what Jesus actually says to do when we feel distant, burned out, or stuck. We talk about what happens when we aim our lives at the wrong things, why loving God and loving people can’t be separated, and how real change doesn’t come from forcing it but from being filled with...