Wesley Students Podcast

We can have a NEW year or we can have ANOTHER year, right?    What do we do when we aren't where we used to be, but aren't where we are supposed to be?    What happens when we feel like we are stuck in the NOW?   We take a look at two accounts in Mark where the disciples are caught in the "meantime," waiting for Jesus to lead them to what is next.  

We had an opportunity to sit down with our friend and student ministry volunteer, Ernestina Annan. What an INCREDIBLE conversation! From Ghana, moving to New York at 15 (by herself), to Asheville, to Evans, we are incredibly fortunate to have had a short window into her life and her family history.

We can have a NEW year or we can have ANOTHER year, right?    As we proceed into 2025, can we reevaluate our answer to a question posed to Jesus' closest relationships?   Jesus pauses before journeying into the heart of Jerusalem and impending death to place this question at the very forefront of importance, for the disciple's response would dictate the future of the church.   It's a question that...

We can have a NEW year or we can have ANOTHER year, right?    Beyond the resolutions and goal-setting (which are absolutely important), how can we be paying attention to where Jesus is calling us to something new?   What nets do we need to drop in our lives in order to respond to the unique and special call that God has put on our lives?   Whether it's in the classroom, on the field, in the gym, o...

How do we determine what really matters? This week in Makayla's message, she talks about Paul's writing in Philippians 1:3-11. 

Listen to this week's message by Pastor Aaron as he talks about being thankful and gives helpful tools for us to use as we approach Thanksgiving. 

This episode covers week two of our Parent Initiative - a series of conversations designed to give parents a few extra tools in their tool belt.   Week 2, we host GBI Special Agent Mike Petry who shares with parents about internet safety, cyber crime, and other internet-based conversations to help parents know how to help teens and their families safer online.

We all have internal "playlists"—thoughts we repeat to ourselves over and over. One of the most common lies teenagers tell themselves is, "I'm not enough." Whether it's feeling inadequate, unqualified, or unworthy, this myth plays on repeat in the minds of many. But what if we could change that playlist? In this first message of the "Your Playlist" series, we will explore how even some of the grea...

Our past might be complicated & our families may be dysfunctional, but God places really significant grownups in our lives to help us find a place to belong, guide us on the humble path to God's call, & give us space to build a better identity. In this message, we look at the opening of Moses' story in Exodus & explore the ways important parental figures shaped his life & ministry.

This episode covers week one of our Parent Initiative - a series of conversations designed to give parents a few extra tools in their tool belt.   Week 1, we host Judge Wade Padgett who shares his popular Teenage Years 101 talk with parents.  

The storms of our lives will not overtake us, because He has been given authority over all creation. He is our Savior and our King.  We can be glad and rejoice in the fact that Jesus does not sleep in our storms.  (Mark 4:35-41)

What would change in our lives if we truly believed that no matter what we faced, we didn't face it alone?  In this message, Makayla shares some thoughts from Hebrews and the early church  on how we are not alone because we we have each other. 

What would change in our lives if we truly believed that no matter what we faced, we didn't face it alone?  In this message, Aaron shares some thoughts from Psalm 23 on how we are not alone because we know God and God knows us.

We take a short break from Kickoff Sunday planning to interview Brighton, Caroline, and S.K. about their reflections on their summer internship in student ministry.  What are their most favorite moments?  What was challenging?  What did they learn by being a part of summer student ministry?  Listen and find out! 

Join us as we recap each day of our North Carolina Middle School Mission Trip in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Tonight: Emerson, Alice, Skylar, Curtis and Max and share favorite moments and reflections of our third and final day at our work sites.

Join us as we recap each day of our North Carolina Middle School Mission Trip in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Tonight: Ford, Bobby, Cord, Lina, and Clara, and share favorite moments and reflections of our second day at our work sites.

Join us as we recap each day of our North Carolina Middle School Mission Trip in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Tonight: Miles, Ian, Ryan, Emma, and Fraser share favorite moments and reflections of our first day at our work sites.

Join us as we sit down with members of our 2024 High School Guatemala Team as we recap our days in Guatemala and share some of our team's favorite memories!      Ryley, Allison, David, Mimi, Jack, and Makayla recap our week together in our final trip podcast! 

Join us as we sit down with members of our 2024 High School Guatemala Team as we recap our days in Guatemala and share some of our team's favorite memories!      Maddie S, Patrick, Maggie, and Lexie share with us about our last day in Rio Dulce and share some of their favorite moments in Las Flores. 

Join us as we sit down with members of our 2024 High School Guatemala Team as we recap our days in Guatemala and share some of our team's favorite memories!    Laney, Connor, Maddie A, and Campbell recap our day in Agua Caliente with Makayla.  Listen as they share their favorite moments and memories!   

Join us as we sit down with members of our 2024 High School Guatemala Team as we recap our days in Guatemala and share some of our team's favorite memories!    Lauren Kate, Emma, Payson, Mimi, and Travis share about our day in Tablitas, highlighted by a VERY busy day in our medical clinic, a big cement floor installation, and an American vs Guatemalan soccer match for the ages! 

Join us as we sit down with members of our 2024 High School Guatemala Team as we recap our days in Guatemala and share some of our team's favorite memories!    Avery, Madison, Jack, and Ryley take us through our first day in villages, explain projects, and share favorite moments.   

Join us as we sit down with members of our 2024 High School Guatemala Team as we recap our days in Guatemala and share some of our team's favorite memories!    Tonight, we hear from Caitlynn, David, Allison, and Samantha as they shared their thoughts from church at CCCG, and also from the bus ride to Rio Dulce 

Join us as we sit down with members of our 2024 High School Guatemala Team as we recap our days in Guatemala and share some of our team's favorite memories!    Tonight, we heard from Mary, Owen, Andrew, and Caroline S! 

We interview Brighton, Sara Kate, and Caroline and get their impressions after their first day!  We're excited for them to be on the team and can't wait to see what the Lord does this summer in and through them!