Lead Defend

Christmas is over and 2020 is just around the corner. With a new year brings new goals and promises you want to try and keep, something called New Year's Resolutions. In this episode, Marissa joins the guys again to talk about making those resolutions and keeping them. They also dive into 'God-honoring' resolutions like reading the Bible in a year and share helpful tips on where to begin and how t...

BCM Ministers Cole Penick from the University of Arkansas and Tyler Hoffpauir from Arkansas State University join us in our last live episode to discuss hot topics (and we don't mean the store) that we face every single day. Discussions on mental health, sexual identity, and political standings are topics that have become increasingly elevated in today's culture. The guys talk about each one, and...

As young adults, learning to manage our finances can be challenging and confusing. This week, Ryan and Seth are joined by Bobby Thomas, CEO and President of the Arkansas Baptist Foundation, to talk about how to successfully deal with your finances. Bobby brings experiences from his own life, and uses biblical examples to show that managing your finances is not only just responsible but something w...

It can be hard to find a new church. This week, Seth and Ryan are joined by Daniel White, Associate Student Pastor at Central Baptist Church, to talk about how to get plugged into a church. Daniel brings lots of wisdom on what to look for in a church and how to find out the best ways you can be serving. Note: this episode was recorded live at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State C...

This week Seth & Ryan are LIVE at the 2019 Arkansas Baptist State Convention speaking with Dr. Ben Sells, the President of Ouachita Baptist University. Dr. Sells shares his wisdom about leadership and tells us his childhood dream of what he wanted to be when he grew up.   QUESTIONS THEY DISCUSS   What a leader's journey like? What is the importance of relationships for leaders? What are the le...

This week Seth & Ryan talk all about God’s will, making big decisions, and what it means when someone says they need to “pray about it” before giving you an answer. What do we do when faced with big decisions that aren’t directly addressed in the Bible? Listen in for some wisdom on the subject.   QUESTIONS THEY DISCUSS   How do we determine God’s will? How do we know if we’re doing the right t...

In this episode of the Lead>Defend Podcast, Seth and Ryan welcome back their good friend Marissa for a discussion on finding community after college. During school, it can seem really easy to meet people with similar interests, but what about after you graduate and enter the workforce? Listen in for some practical advice.   QUESTIONS THEY DISCUSS   Is the transition after college harder than tr...

How do you bounce back from a failure? In today’s episode, Seth & Ryan break down success, failure, and how to deal with it when you don’t live up to expectations.   QUESTIONS THEY DISCUSS   What are the different types of failure? How does social media affect failure? What does the Bible say about failure? Why doesn’t Ryan play basketball? What does success look like? How does this all relate...

Why are we so afraid to evangelize? In this episode, Seth and Ryan talk with two students about their success story. Their guest Waylon came to know Christ through the friendship and witness of their other guest, Caleb. It's a fascinating conversation, don't miss it!   LINKS   Waylon's Video LeadDefend.org     SOCIAL   facebook.com/leaddefend instagram.com/leaddefend  

Are you more excited or nervous as you enter college? In this episode, Seth and Ryan break down why moving from high school to college is one of the biggest changes in most people’s lives, and they talk about how faith plays into it. Plus, they give some specific pro tips so you don’t seem like a noob.   LINKS   LeadDefend.org     SOCIAL   facebook.com/leaddefend instagram.com/leaddefend  

This week Seth talks with special guest Carmen Lane all about purity, what it is, and why it matters. How can young people remain pure in our modern culture? Tune in to find out why it’s important to plan ahead.   QUESTIONS THEY DISCUSS:   What’s so important about purity? What is the connection between purity and wholeness? How can being sexually pure make your life better? Is sex a bad thing? Wh...

Seth & Ryan chat with Marissa about singleness and the importance of having healthy expectations about marriage. Marissa & Ryan talk about the ways married people can stop making life harder for singles. As the only non-single on the podcast, Seth feels singled out

Seth & Ryan dish on first dates with special guest Marissa Pilcher. They discuss what makes for a good first date and how to know when you should run for the hills. QUESTIONS THEY COVER What is the purpose of a first date? What are some good first date activities? What is the worst kind of first date? How should you decline a first date? Should you kiss on the first date? LINKS www.leaddefend....

In this episode of Lead > Defend, Ryan and Seth continue their dating series by talking about the dreaded three-letter word: SEX. What’s a Christian to think about sexuality in a culture that has many conflicting ideas on the subject? Tune in to find out.   QUESTIONS THEY COVER  Is sex evil?  Why is it important to wait until marriage?  Is there hope if you’ve messed up? Can you try again?  Can...

Welcome to the first ever episode of Lead > Defend, in which Ryan asks, “What is love?” and Seth replies, “Baby don’t hurt me.” Your hosts discuss the ins and outs of dating in 2019 and answer all your burning questions on the subject. Is casual dating okay for a Christian? Should you pray with your partner? And what about online dating? Listen in for all the details.   LINKS   Ryan's dating gr...