Wesley Students Podcast

Have you ever tried your best & it still does not work out? During this message, Aaron talks about disappointment through the story of Jeremiah. Disappointment does not win because God never leaves us. 

In a world obsessed with fear—from horror movies and haunted houses to the quiet anxieties we carry inside—what do we do when the storm is real and the waves are crashing?  This message looks at Matthew 14, where the disciples are terrified on the water until Jesus shows up in the middle of the storm.  We unpack how to remember that Jesus is with us, remain focused on Him instead of our fear, and...

In this message, Pastor Aaron teaches that "fruit tells the truth." From Jesus' picture in John 15 of the vine and branches to Paul's description in Galatians 5 of the fruit of the Spirit, we see that real life-change isn't about trying harder but about staying connected to Jesus. When we remain in Him, the evidence shows up in love, joy, peace, and the kind of fruit that points people straight to...

This week's message focuses on Paul's reminder in 1 Corinthians 13 that without love, even the most impressive gifts or sacrifices mean nothing. Love isn't just a feeling or a caption—it's action: patience, kindness, forgiveness, protecting, and persevering. In a heavy week when words aren't enough, we're called to let the world see the proof of our faith through the way we love people.

How do people know you've been with Jesus? In this message from Acts 4 , Pastor Aaron shares a hilarious Publix story, connects it to Peter and John's boldness before the Sanhedrin, and reminds us that real discipleship isn't about information—it's about transformation. When we spend time with Jesus, it gives us courage, makes our faith noticeable, and moves us to action in ways people can't help...

  God doesn't promise that we won't go through  deep waters, He promises His presence in them. In your storms, the One who commands the seas is in the boat with you. Jesus calls ordinary fishermen to follow Him and fish for people. The call to mission doesn't pause when life gets hard - Jesus' "follow me" still applies in the deep waters. Fishing for people doesn't mean having a perfect life; it m...

Our final day of work was one for the books. What we expected to be a washout turned into our most beautiful day yet. Each team finished strong, wrapping up projects and saying heartfelt goodbyes to the neighbors we've come to know and love. Tune in as students reflect on what they accomplished, what they learned, and why they're going home changed.

Back at the worksites, our teams made serious headway — decking ramps and porches and seeing their projects come to life. The work was real, the sweat was real… and the ice cream stop on the way home was absolutely necessary. Check out today's progress and smiles! Tonight's guests were:  Isabella, Maddie, Mary Cait, Brantley, Katie, Ellison, and Skylar -- with special guest, Intern Holly! 

Our four teams hit the ground running — knocking out demolition, starting ramps, and learning what it really means to serve. It was a strong start to our three-day mission effort. Listen to how students stepped up and stepped out in faith today! Tonight's guests are: Mia, Rylee, Gerald, Kara, Madison, Emerson, Anna, Adain

It's Day 1 of our Middle School Mission Trip! Today wasn't about the worksite — it was about the work before the work. We trained with tools, played some wild games, and spent time building trust with our teams. Hear from students about what they're excited (and maybe nervous) about as we gear up for our first full day of service. Guests:  Kimberly, Quinlan, Ellie, Amelia, Landon, Phoebe, Layne, a...

We have Liza, Andrew, Taylor, Kirby, Samantha, and special guest, Byron, join us to recap our travel day back to Guatemala City yesterday.  

After a hiatus, we are back on track!  Stephanie, Emma, Travis, Luke, and Morgan D share about our last day in Rio Dulce in Las Flores.  

Day 5 - our second day in the villages.  Casey, Campbell, Lucas, and Lexi join Aaron to recap our day in Nacimiento! 

Join Josslyn, Morgan G, and Maddie as we share some memories and moments from our first day in our villages.  

Join Caitlynn, Caroline, Eleanor, and Matt as we recap our day three - our church day at CCCG, and our ride to Rio Dulce where we will begin our work! 

Day 2 recap with Madison, Andrew, Fraser, and Stephanie.  We share moments from our visit to a small family coffee plantation, macadamia nut farm, and some tourist time in Antigua.  

Tonight's podcast features Connor, Lauren Kate, Anna, and Mandy.  They recap our travel day, arrival and trip to Antigua where we will stay for one night.  

We all have a next step, right?   One of the things about faith and walking with Jesus is the ability to care for our own self and make sure that we are eating at the right table.   I remember as a young kid at Thanksgiving, I would sit at the "Kids table."   Being at the kids table is good for a season, but I remember the desire to move up to the adult table.   In our walk with Jesus, we should a...

Prayer is the fundamental communication for us to know the character and the nature of God.   When we arrive at the moment of prayer, it can be like knocking on God's door.   Will we knock?   What if He answers?   What if he doesn't?   What will he do?

As we approach Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season, it's time to take some self-inventory .  Where in my faith am I strong ?  Where am I week ?  Am I compassionate ?  Do I care ?  Am I humble ?  Do I seek peace or do I seek to stir the pot?  Our text tonight is about being Salt and Light .  Jesus lays out commands for how we are to differential ourselves from everyone else – not so we can be exclu...

The extra mile reflects the character of Jesus. It isn't always easy to go the extra mile. To do something for someone else requires time, energy, care, concern, effort. However, the second mile is where we see Jesus in ourselves and other people. The extra mile is where we see Jesus at work in and through us. It's where we reflect His love in a way that makes people ask why. 

As we approach Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season, it's time to take some self-inventory.   Where in my faith am I strong?   Where am I week?   Am I compassionate?   Do I care?   Am I humble?   Do I seek peace or do I seek to stir the pot?         Matthew 5 begins Jesus first public teaching.   In it, Jesus lays out the plan for this new movement he's about to start.   The words of Jesus seem ups...

Tune in to hear some of our students recount the last couple days of our Tybee Mission Retreat! 

Tune in to hear some of our students recount the last two days of our Tybee Mission Retreat! 

Throughout life, there's always something coming up next. While we naturally look ahead in so many areas of life, we have to ask ourselves: Do we have the same mindset when it comes to our relationship with Jesus?   This week, Makayla closes our series by reminding us of the next that Jesus invites us all to.