Vertical Ministries Podcast

This week, we're joined by a panel to tackle questions college students are asking about technology and AI, and what it looks like to engage with both as Christians.  Speaker: Panel Series: Ask Us Anything Message Title: Technology & AI Panel

This week, Myles kicks off the series 'Ask Us Anything' pointing out how the world around us can shape who we are. Myles shows how, as Christians, we can engage with culture through: Clarity - Know Truth Courage - Stand In Truth Compassion - Share Truth In Love Speaker: Myles Olenski Series: Ask Us Anything Message Title: How Should A Christian Engage With Culture Passage: Acts 17:22-34

This week, we are joined by Dr. Ed Newton, lead pastor of Community Bible Church (CBC) in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Newton speaks on 2 Corinthians 5 pointing out that God does not look at the outward appearance but the heart. Speaker: Ed Newton Passage: 2 Corinthians 5

Leading up to FM72, Myles talks about how to spot the lies college students hear and how to important it is to break through the noise to find the voice that will truly guide you.  The 3 lies covered in this message are: I am what I do I am what others think of me I am my failures Speaker: Myles Olenski Message Title: 3 Lies on Identity Most College Students Believe Passage: Matthew 3:13-17

In the final week of the PSALMS series, Myles Olenski teaches on Psalm 136 and how to fight familiarity when relationship grows into routine. In this message Myles focuses on: When God's love feels familiar... Reflect on Who He Is Remember What He Has Done Receive His Love Speaker: Myles Olenski Series: PSALMS Message Title: The Love of The Lord Passage: Psalms 136

Continuing the series, PSALMS, Myles Olenski teaches on Psalm 4 and what to do as believers when your mind feels like a mess. In this message Myles focuses on:  Call on Him for Relief Call on Him for Renewal Call on Him for Rest Speaker: Myles Olenski Series: PSALMS Message Title: When Your Mind Feels Like A Mess Passage: Psalms 4

In this message, Anna Webb walks through Psalm 42 focusing on ways lament Psalms can teach us how to respond to the question: "How do we respond when life feels hard?" Speaker: Anna Webb Series: PSALMS Passage: Psalms 42

This week, Tyler Heidelberg, College Pastor at Austin Ridge and advisor to Revive Texas Ministries at The University of Texas at Austin, teaches from Psalm 51 and walks us through faith after failure. Tyler focuses on the questions: "What do we do when we find ourselves caught in sin?" and "What does God do with us when he finds us in sin? Speaker: Tyler Heidelberg Series: PSALMS Pa...

Jonathan Pokluda This week, we had the honor of hearing from Jonathan Pokluda (@jpokluda), who brought a bold, convicting message on sexual purity, marriage, and self-control . Speaking with clarity and compassion, JP challenged us to realign our view of sex with God's design and purpose.  Main Points:   Sex is a gift for your spouse Sexual sin is never safe Self-control starts when you'...

Nate Hilgenkamp on Faith vs. Fear At our final SUB Bowl of the semester, we welcomed a special guest— Nate Hilgenkamp from Harris Creek —to deliver a one-off message on faith vs. fear , drawn from Numbers 13 . Nate walked us through the story of Israel in the desert, where spies were sent into Canaan and returned with drastically different perspectives—some paralyzed by fear, others moved by faith...

We wrapped up the Missions: Neighbors & Nations series this week at the SUB Bowl , with a message from Myles Olenski titled “Our Heart for the Nations.”   Drawing from Acts 1:8 and Acts 13:1–3 , Myles unpacked three core movements of a mission-minded life:  – Engage – stepping into relationships and spaces where the Gospel is needed – Empower – trusting the Holy Spirit to work through us in bo...

Back from Fall Break, we gathered outside at the SUB Bowl to continue our Missions: Neighbors & Nations series. This week, Myles Olenski brought a sweeping message tracing God’s global heart from Genesis to Revelation.  Teaching from Genesis 12:1–3 , Matthew 28:18–20 , and Revelation 7:9–17 , Myles walked us through three key movements in Scripture:  – Covenant (Genesis 12): God’s promise to b...

This week, Will Bowden brought a powerful word centered on Acts and the call to live missionally in every sphere— Missions, Neighbors, & Nations . Teaching under the theme "Empowered by the Spirit," Will reminded us that the same Spirit who empowered the early Church empowers us today to bring the hope of Jesus into our everyday lives—across the street, across campus, and across the...

e wrapped up the What Church Isn’t series with a powerful message from Jeff Warren —and he did not hold back. Jeff walked through how the Church is the place to discover:  – Who we are – Whose we are – What we’re doing here His message was full of truth, clarity, and (as some would say) he was spitting bars .

This week on Fountain Mall, Myles Olenski continues our What Church Isn’t series with the message: “The Church Isn’t a Stage, It’s a Body.” Teaching from 1 Corinthians 12:12–31 , Myles challenges the idea that church is a performance. Instead, he reminds us that the Church is a body —where every part matters, where comparison fades, and where we’re all called to play a role. Speaker: Myles Olenski...

This week, Myles Olenski starts the What Church Isn’t series  In the unique setting of worship in the round on Fountain Mall, Myles helps us reframe how we see the Church—not as a performance or platform, but as a living body where every person matters, belongs, and contributes.  Whether you feel unseen, disconnected, or unsure of your role, this message is a reminder that you are a vital part of...

This week at Fountain Mall , Anna Webb closed out the More Than A Monday series with a message on Deeper Into Satisfaction , drawn from John 4 . Anna taught on the story of the woman at the well, reminding us that everyone thirsts , but only Jesus satisfies . She challenged us to recognize our deep spiritual need, receive Christ’s fullness, and then tell others about the source of that living wate...

We’re back in Waco Hall for round two, and this week Myles Olenski continues the More Than a Monday series with a message titled “Deeper Into Peace.”   Teaching from Mark 4:35–41 , Myles walks through the story of Jesus calming the storm and challenges us to recognize how peace isn’t found in circumstances but in the presence of Christ.  If you're feeling overwhelmed or restless, this message...

The Lord is MOVING—and we’re celebrating His faithfulness as we kick off a new semester of Vertical! This week, we were honored to welcome Kylen Perry from @theporch , who brought an encouraging and challenging word as Baylor students returned to campus.

We’re excited to hear from Myles Olenski , who will walk us through James 5:12 and the call to commitment .

This week, Myles Olenski takes us into James 4:13–17 , unpacking what it means to trust God in our decision making . In a world where we constantly wrestle with uncertainty, Myles reminds us of three key truths:  – We lack knowledge – We lack time – God lacks nothing

This week, we’re joined by Connor Baxter , lead pastor at Onward Community Church ! Connor will be diving into James 3:1-12 , unpacking the power of the tongue and our words —how they shape our lives, reflect our hearts, and impact those around us.

This week we have a new guest speaker—Trey Etter from Columbus Avenue ! Trey speaks on how to have an Active faith

This week Vertical dives into James 2:1-7 with guest speaker Marquise Cox from Community Bible Church in San Antonio! We'll explore the topic of favoritism —how it distorts the image of Jesus, conflicts with the Gospel, and lacks the humility we’re called to model.

this week our own Anna Webb speaks on Hearing and Doing in James James 1:19-27