East Memorial Student Podcast

If Paul could walk into our youth group today, what might be the first command he would give? In Colossians 2:6-7, Paul gives his first command to the Colossians—and it is clear: if you’ve received Christ, then walk in Him. In this episode, we explore four marks of walking in Christ—being rooted, built up, established in faith, and overflowing with thanksgiving—and why this daily walk is the found...

What really drives a faithful pastor? For the Apostle Paul, it wasn’t money or influence. He longed for every believer to grow in maturity, find encouragement in Christ, and stand firm with unshakable stability of faith. This episode unpacks Paul’s vision and why these same goals should shape our lives and ministries today. Main Passages: Colossians 1:28-2:5; Proverbs 7 East Memorial Student Minis...

Having previously discussed his "ministry of suffering" in the preceding verses, the Apostle Paul will now discuss his "ministry of mystery" in verses 25-27. The mystery involved in Paul's preaching, once understood, has significant implications for Christians, especially those who are not Jewish by birth. Main Passages: Colossians 1:25-27; Ephesians 3:1-8; Numbers 11:16-17, 24-29; Joel 2:28-29; J...

Starting in verse 24, the Apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, begins to outline his ministry and concern on behalf of the Colossians and all other believers. In this message, Pastor Mathew will explain Paul's ministry of suffering and its benefits. Main Passages: Colossians 1:24; 2 Corinthians 11:24-29; Matthew 10:24-25; John 15:18-20; 1 Peter 4:12-16 East Memorial Student...

Becoming a Christian is like being drafted into a new life and identity. In these verses of Colossians 1, Paul outlines three things that define a person before they become a Christian and three things that define a person after they become a Christian. In the middle of that transition is the Christian's reconciliation to God through the life and death of Jesus Christ, and the continued faith of a...

In verses 18-20, Jesus remains the main subject. These verses give Jesus three titles, serving one purpose, and being supported by two reasons. Listen as we continue our study of this letter to the Colossians. Main Passages: Colossians 1:18-20; John 10:11-16, 27-28; Revelation 1:17-18; John 11:25-26; Colossians 2:8-9 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 23rd, 2025

Who is Jesus Christ? What is the power of Jesus and why does it matter? What is the purpose of our life and the key to spiritual victory? Listen as Pastor Mathew answers these questions in his exposition of verses 15-17. Main Passages: Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-3 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 16th, 2025

Having expressed his continuous thanking and praying to God the Father, the Apostle Paul now describes two actions that the Father accomplishes in the Christian's salvation, followed by one critical truth. Listen as Mathew exposits these two verses. Main Passages: Colossians 1:13-14; James 1:13-15; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; John 14:5; Acts 4:10-12 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski |...

Knowledge is the practical foundation of the Christian life. In the verses covered in this message, the Apostle prays that the Colossians would be filled with divine knowledge that will lead to a Christ-honoring lifestyle. Paul then outlines four ways this kind of lifestyle is demonstrated. For modern Christians studying these verses today, how do our lives compare, and how should we respond? Main...

Do we give God the Father enough credit for spiritual success in our lives and the lives of others? In Colossians 1:3-8, the Apostle Paul writes about giving thanks to God the Father for the spiritual fruit reported among the Colossian believers. Main Passages: Colossians 1:3-8; John 13:34-35; Isaiah 55:10-11 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 19th, 2025

Diving into the text of this letter, Mathew exposits the greeting of the Letter to the Colossians. There is much to learn and gain from even a few words. Main Passages: Colossians 1:1-2; Galatians 1:11-24; Ephesians 4:11-12 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 12th, 2025

Beginning our new teaching series on the Letter to the Colossians, Mathew covers several important points relating to the background and purpose of this New Testament epistle. Main Passages: Colossians 4:15-16; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; John 17:17 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 26th, 2025

In the final message of this series, Mathew teaches about the events leading to the eternal state (e.g., Gog and Magog) and life in the eternal state. Main Passages: Revelation 20:7-21:4; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 12th, 2025

In this second part of our study on New Jerusalem, Mathew covers the specific details and dimensions of the city. Video shown: What on Earth is Heaven Like? (Janet Willis) Main Passages: Psalm 122:1-6; Hebrews 11:8-10; 12:22-24; John 14:1-6; Revelation 21:10-22:3 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | February 5th, 2025

The topic of New Jerusalem is essential in any study of Heaven. In this message, Mathew begins to teach this important topic with a special emphasis on the topography and landscape associated with the future New Jerusalem (as revealed in the prophecies of Ezekiel and Zechariah). Main Passages: Zechariah 14:9-10; Ezekiel 40:2-4; 47:1-12; 48:16, 30-35; Revelation 21:12-16; 22:1-2 East Memorial Stude...

Follow the links for a video of the Millennial Temple as described in Ezekiel's vision: Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 Main Passages: Jeremiah 23:5-6; Zechariah 6:12-13; Ezekiel 40-43; Numbers 25:1-13 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | January 22nd, 2025

What will life be like under the millennial reign of Jesus Christ and his resurrected saints? How will things be different from this present age? Listen as Pastor Mathew explains three features of life during the Millennial Kingdom: (1) the prosperity of truth, (2) the prosperity of justice, and (3) the prosperity of life. Main Passages: Isaiah 2:2-4; 65:17-23; Zechariah 14:9-18; Revelation 20:1-3...

We have been studying the topic of the Millennial Kingdom as a major phase of a believer's future heavenly existence. In this message, Pastor Mathew focuses on the rulership of Jesus Christ in the Millennial Kingdom and the co-rulership of his resurrected saints. Main Passages: Genesis 1:26-28; Matthew 25:31-32; Isaiah 2:2-4; 9:6-7; Revelation 2:26-29; 5:8-10; 20:4; Luke 19:11-19 East Memorial...

Beginning our study of Jesus's Millennial Kingdom, it is important to start with a general overview. What is the Millennial Kingdom, and how does it relate to the present age and the future eternal state? Join us for this next important segment of the series! Main Passages: Revelation 20:1-10; Isaiah 24:21-23 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | December 18th, 2024

What are the major differences between a believer's present life and their resurrected life? Listen as Pastor Mathew explains the absence of sin and marriage in the resurrection of the righteous. Main Passages: Romans 7:21-25; 8:5-14, 18-23; Luke 20:27-36 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | December 11th, 2024

Continuing our teaching on biblical resurrection, Pastor Mathew teaches about the resurrection's connection to the Rapture and the nature of the resurrected body. Main Passages: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15:35-49; Luke 24:1-3, 13-16, 28-43; John 20:24-29 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | December 4th, 2024

According to the Bible, the resurrection of the dead is what gives the Christian life meaning and hope. The resurrection of the dead is also a central feature of the afterlife. Therefore, in this message, Pastor Mathew begins teaching on the resurrection. Main Passages: 1 Corinthians 15:13-23; Revelation 20:4-15 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 20th, 2024

Where did Old Testament believers go when they died? Where do Christians go when they die? In addressing these questions, Pastor Mathew focuses on a place that can be called the "Paradise of Sheol." Main Passages: Luke 23:39-43; Matthew 12:40; Luke 16:19-26; Hebrews 9:11-24; John 14:2-3; 1 Corinthians 5:4-8; Revelation 6:9-11 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | November 13th,...

"Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die" expresses how most people in the world live their lives. Christians, however, are supposed to be a people who invest their lives for a heavenly future and reward. How do Christians adopt this perspective on life? Where should a Christian begin to study the topic of Heaven? Join Pastor Mathew as he begins to teach this next segment of our current series....

In this final message covering the topic of Hell, Pastor Mathew addresses two misconceptions about God and sinners that lead some to question or reject the Bible's teaching on eternal conscious torment. Main Passages: Exodus 34:6-7; Leviticus 19:2; Luke 16:13-31; Revelation 20:1-4, 7-8 East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | October 30th, 2024