The BASIC Podcast

Life as a young adult is not easy. Young adults are navigating many transitions in the middle of a variety of hardships ranging from leaving families in the midst of a pandemic to learning how to manage an array of emotions. Although it may feel lonely, Jesus promises us in John 16:33 that He is with us in the hard times and He gives us His peace & confidence as we rest & trust in Him. Tog...

Life as a young adult is not easy. Young adults are navigating many transitions in the middle of a variety of hardships ranging from leaving families in the midst of a pandemic to learning how to manage an array of emotions. Although it may feel lonely, Jesus promises us in John 16:33 that He is with us in the hard times and He gives us His peace & confidence as we rest & trust in Him. Tog...

Life as a young adult is not easy. Young adults are navigating many transitions in the middle of a variety of hardships ranging from leaving families in the midst of a pandemic to learning how to manage an array of emotions. Although it may feel lonely, Jesus promises us in John 16:33 that He is with us in the hard times and He gives us His peace & confidence as we rest & trust in Him. Tog...

Ellie Easter shares her story at BASIC. BASIC Worship Community is a college and young adult ministry focused on uniting people to join in the work that Jesus is doing to bless a broken world. BASIC meets weekly in Cedar Falls, IA. Thursdays | 8p

Natalie Keenan shares her story at BASIC. BASIC Worship Community is a college and young adult ministry focused on uniting people to join in the work that Jesus is doing to bless a broken world. BASIC meets weekly in Cedar Falls, IA. Thursdays | 8p

In this teaching Ben Patterson teaches us from the book of James and talks about the power of our words. If you want to change your world, change your words. Small, daily disciplines can change the course of our life.  The BASIC Worship Community is a college and young adult ministry focused on uniting people to join in the work that Jesus is doing to bless a broken world. BASIC meets weekly...

Listen in as we hear from 5 young adults (Lindsey Buzynski, Michael Donnan, Cailey Fisher, Sam Madson & Emily Schreur) as they share their stories through the lens of the Advent themes of Hope, Joy, Peace, Love & Light and hear about the story of prophecy, birth and life of Jesus. BASIC Worship Community is a young adult and college ministry focused on uniting people to join in Jesus' work...

Caleb Keagle shares his story at BASIC. BASIC Worship Community is a college and young adult ministry focused on uniting people to join in the work that Jesus is doing to bless a broken world. BASIC meets weekly in Cedar Falls, IA. Thursdays | 8p basicworship.org

In this teaching Ben Patterson teaches us from the Parable of the Good Samaritan and invites us to examine what current attitude we have that limits breathing room to love our neighbor. In this series we want to acknowledge that we live busy lives. But busy isn't an excuse to put our spiritual health to the side. Jesus was one of the busiest people to ever live, but showed us how we can live with...

In this teaching Kurt Vander Wiel teaches us a great model for how to interact with people and to critically think about what it means to love AS yourself! In this series we want to acknowledge that we live busy lives. But busy isn't an excuse to put our spiritual health to the side. Jesus was one of the busiest people to ever live, but showed us how we can live with Breathing Room amidst the busy...

In this teaching Ashley Jorgensen teaches us about the importance of Sabbath. We explore how God designed Sabbath for us and how Jesus taught it to live a life that includes Sabbath as a regular rhythm.   In this series we want to acknowledge that we live busy lives. But busy isn't an excuse to put our spiritual health to the side. Jesus was one of the busiest people to ever live, but showed...

In this teaching, Enrique Ochoa teaches through Colossians 3 and reminds us that we are God's holy and chosen people and challenges us to put to death earthly things and clothe ourselves with the characteristics of Christ.  In this series we want to explore that we think about Jesus matters! Our perception of Him shapes us - in ALL that we do and say. Following Jesus closely inevitably places...

Leah Little shares her story at BASIC. BASIC Worship Community is a college and young adult ministry focused on uniting people to join in the work that Jesus is doing to bless a broken world. BASIC meets weekly in Cedar Falls, IA. Thursdays | 8p basicworship.org

In this teaching, Dan Happel teaches us from Colossians 2 that because of what Jesus has already done, what we do is a response to that.  In this series we want to explore that we think about Jesus matters! Our perception of Him shapes us - in ALL that we do and say. Following Jesus closely inevitably places us at odds with a broken and fallen world. However, a life close to and alive in Chri...

In this teaching, Juli Camarin reminds us that living against the Tide is about aligning our hearts with God’s higher purpose for our lives. In this series we want to explore that we think about Jesus matters! Our perception of Him shapes us - in ALL that we do and say. Following Jesus closely inevitably places us at odds with a broken and fallen world. However, a life close to and alive in Christ...

ELCA NE Iowa Synod Bishop Kevin Jones teaches us from Acts 16 and helps us learn ways that we can listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit.  In this series, we want to explore some big questions about the Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit and what is the Spirit's role in our life? How do we listen for and discern what the Holy Spirit is saying? Join us as we explore these questions and more...

Josie Einertson shares her story at BASIC. BASIC Worship Community is a college and young adult ministry focused on uniting people to join in the work that Jesus is doing to bless a broken world. BASIC meets weekly in Cedar Falls, IA. Thursdays | 8p basicworship.org

Doug Tensen teaches us from John 16 where Jesus promises that when he leaves, the Holy Spirit will be with us.  In this series, we want to explore some big questions about the Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit and what is the Spirit's role in our life? How do we listen for and discern what the Holy Spirit is saying? Join us as we explore these questions and more in this series.  BASIC...

Bradley Rees teaches us that God meets us in the midst of our shame and weakness and he shows us his grace and his power. In this series, we want to make the claim that questions and doubts are not a roadblock to faith. Instead, we believe that they are core pathways to a deeper and more honest relationship with God. We’re excited for these three weeks of exploring how God meets us in the Mystery...

Brooke Hillebrand teaches us that life can often be disorienting. And when we experience the feeling of being disoriented, we can bring our questions and our doubts to Jesus and he will meet us there and help reorient us and refine us in our inevitable seasons of doubt. In this series, we want to make the claim that questions and doubts are not a roadblock to faith. Instead, we believe that they a...

Kristin Sauerbrei teaches us about the gap between our expectations and our experiences. This gap can be a place where we feel disappointment. Kristin challenges us to lean into this gap and teaches us how Jesus can reveal more of Him to us. In this series, we want to make the claim that questions and doubts are not a roadblock to faith. Instead, we believe that they are core pathways to a deeper...

Annalise Guckenberger shares her story at BASIC. BASIC Worship Community is a college and young adult ministry focused on uniting people to join in the work that Jesus is doing to bless a broken world. BASIC meets weekly in Cedar Falls, IA. Thursdays | 8p basicworship.org

Carter Moore teaches us about the importance of friendships and why Jesus is the best kind of friend we could ever have. BASIC Worship Community is a college and young adult ministry focused on uniting people to join in the work that Jesus is doing to bless a broken world. BASIC meets weekly in Cedar Falls, IA. Thursdays | 8p basicworship.org

In this series, we’re walking through the life of Elisha and learn from his example of what life can look like when you let go and decide to live with ridiculous faith. Bradley concludes this series with a powerful message about ridiculous provision from God BASIC Worship Community is a young adult and college ministry focused on uniting people to join in Jesus' work that meets weekly in Cedar Fal...

In this series, we’re walking through the life of Elisha and learn from his example of what life can look like when you let go and decide to live with ridiculous faith. Jeff continues with a message about "ridiculous recovery" and seeing more of the "wow" and less of the "how" in our faith. BASIC Worship Community is a young adult and college ministry focused on uniting people to join in Jesus' wo...