Something To Think About

Why is it important that we stay close to the flock and build close relationships in the Church? This podcast looks at a couple of reasons why it is so important for teens to do so.  

My Dad offered solid advice whenever I failed to bring an engaged, cheerful attitude to something I needed to accomplish. This advice also applies to how we approach things God tells us to do.

What will we look like as spirit beings? Will you be able to recognize friends and family members you knew in the flesh? Does the Bible provide any hints to help answer these questions?

How can we stay focused on the right things in a world that's swimming in distractions?

Jesus cursed a green, leafy fig tree for not having fruit ready. What are we supposed to learn from this account?

This week's podcast focuses on a Proverb that Solomon was inspired to write that has significant importance to you, a teen, in God's Church.

People today strive to find happiness in their lives. For many, it can seem elusive. What is true happiness? If you had to define what happiness is, could you? Let's gain some insight from a man who sought happiness. He tried everything to make him happy and it never did. Then he realized the key to true happiness was sitting right in front of him and he simply ignored it. What was the key?

Getting the overview, or "big picture" helps us put things in context.  Seeing the "big picture" of the Bible can help us understand it better, and be interested in reading it more. 

What can Jesus Christ and a story about three bears teach us about how we react to things in our own lives?

What could a 186-year-old fictional folktale have to do with a young person in God's church trying to live right in this modern world? And what could it have to do with the spring festival season?

Most nominal Christians do not observe the Passover because they feel it is for the Jews. Do you believe that the Passover should be kept by Christians today? If so, why? This podcast answers 2 key questions pertaining to Passover and Christianity.

We are what we repeatedly do. So what are some ways we can develop good habits, and become the better person we want to be?

We hear reminders to examine ourselves frequently this time of year. The need to complete a self-examination is emphasized.  What does it mean to examine or test yourself?

God says He will remember our sins no more, but what about when we remember them? Does that cause them to come back into God's mind again too?

Four "young" pastors sit down to discuss what they want teens in their congregations to know about their desire to build personal relationships with each of them.

The Bible has many enigmas - difficult or confusing statements. But when you take the time to dig into these riddles, you'll find wonderful truths. Eccl. 11:1-4 is one of those confusing passages. Join Scott Lord as we look into what it means to "Cast our bread upon the water

Have you ever tried to hide anything from your parents or anyone else? If you have been successful at hiding whatever, that means it will never be found out, it will remain hidden, right? Listen to this week's podcast to hear and learn the answer.

Over the years there has been a difficult scripture that people have been confused by … Matthew 16:28.  How will there be some who were alive at the time of Jesus Christ who will not die until they see Jesus Christ coming in His kingdom?

In a recent poll, only 29% of those polled believe that the Bible is the source of absolute truth. The majority believe that truth and right or wrong is up to you to decide, or that the majority will decide what actually is truth. What is truth and where do we find it? How is truth under attack today?

This time of year many are making new year's resolutions.  What can we learn from those who succeed -- and fail -- in keeping those resolutions?  Here are seven quick points to help you stick to your personal change goals. 

This podcast looks at the attitude of revenge and getting even. Is getting even something a teen should serve up if given the opportunity? Let's think about this...

If God is a loving Father, why does He allow us to go through difficult trials? A lesson from Yellowstone National Park may provide an illustration that can help us understand.

We are told not to tempt God and that a prudent man foresees evil and hides himself.  What might we do to avoid the evil intention of others and not make ourselves an easy target for harm?