Looking at Psalm 103 with our YA Director, we zoom in on the God who forgives, heals, redeems, remembers our weakness, shows mercy that never ends and rules over everything. Through David’s words and some real-life stories (including why watching a game from row 8 changes everything), we explore five ways to stir your heart to praise and rediscover a God who is truly more. If you’ve ever felt like God is distant, disappointed or just “meh,” this conversation will help you see Him as Scripture...
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Looking at Psalm 103 with our YA Director, we zoom in on the God who forgives, heals, redeems, remembers our weakness, shows mercy that never ends and rules over everything. Through David’s words and some real-life stories (including why watching a game from row 8 changes everything), we explore five ways to stir your heart to praise and rediscover a God who is truly more. If you’ve ever felt like God is distant, disappointed or just “meh,” this conversation will help you see Him as Scripture...
Looking at Psalm 103 with our YA Director, we zoom in on the God who forgives, heals, redeems, remembers our weakness, shows mercy that never ends and rules over everything. Through David’s words and some real-life stories (including why watching a game from row 8 changes everything), we explore five ways to stir your heart to praise and rediscover a God who is truly more. If you’ve ever felt like God is distant, disappointed or just “meh,” this conversation will help you see Him as Scripture...
In this episode, it's all about Lindsey Holan, our Women’s Director at Saylorville Church. We get to know her story, her heart for discipleship and what her role really looks like behind the scenes. Lindsey also shares practical ways women can get involved in serving and why investing in your local church is so vital for spiritual growth. @saylorville_ya
Pastor Paul joins YA to talk through Psalm 34 and what we actually do with fear. When life makes us feel helpless or overwhelmed, David shows us the antidote: a greater fear - the fear of the Lord. It's about praising the Rescuer in the middle of the mess, admitting when we need help, putting God’s rescue first, listening to wise voices, and slowing down long enough to selah and remember who God really is. If you’re walking through fear right now, this one’s for you. We all need a rescue stor...
In this episode, Brennen sits down with Jason Jackson, Discipleship Pastor at Saylorville Church. Jason shares about growing up as a missionary kid and how those experiences shaped his faith, perspective and calling to ministry. From cross-cultural lessons to the heart behind his job, this conversation gives a powerful look at how God weaves our stories together for His purpose. @saylorville_ya
What are you chasing? Pleasure, success, relationships, experiences - the things our world says will satisfy always leave us wanting more. In this episode, guest speaker Jay Froah from Lakeside Fellowship walks through Psalm 63 and shows us that true satisfaction isn’t found in what we pursue, but in who we pursue. When your soul thirsts for meaning and purpose, only God can fill it. Jay unpacks how our souls were made to thirst for God, are satisfied by His presence, and are secure through C...
There’s a new elder in town! We talk all things Saylorville - how he got saved, met his wife and found his way here. He also shares how his faith has grown and what stepping into leadership looks like. It’s real, relaxed and full of stories about God’s faithfulness. @saylorville_ya
What’s it really like to know God? In this message, Andrew Bush unpacks Psalm 23 and we discover God as our Leader, Provider, Companion and Pursuer. From green pastures to dark valleys, learn what it means to trust His path, find contentment in His presence and experience His relentless love. Life with God isn’t just the right path — it’s the good life. @saylorville_ya
In this episode, Curtis, Lisa and Brennen sit down for a behind-the-scenes conversation to introduce the new host of the podcast and hear the stories of the YA Directors. Hear the heart behind the transition, the vision moving forward and what you can expect in future episodes. @saylorville_ya
In one of the rawest psalms, David cries out for mercy after his greatest failure. If God could forgive him at rock bottom, maybe He can show mercy to you in your worst moments too. In this message, we explore how God’s mercy meets us in our sin, frees us to be honest, creates something new in us, and turns our mess into a testimony of His grace. @saylorville_ya
New semester. Same Jesus. In the kickoff of our Psalms series at YA, Curtis unpacks Psalm 19 and reminds us that God reveals Himself through His world and His Word so we can trust Him in every season. Life may change, emotions may rise and fall, but God’s voice is steady—and His Word revives, guides and anchors us. @saylorville_ya
Have you ever just wanted to quit? Maybe it’s a relationship, your Bible reading habit, a job or even your walk with God. Why do we get weary? Why do we give up when things get hard or when we don't see results? Join us, as we dive into Galatians 6 with Pastor Abe Miller from Eden Church and explore how Paul challenges us to keep going—to walk in the Spirit, love others well and not grow tired in doing good. What does it mean to gently restore someone who’s struggling? How do we carry one ano...
In this YA message, Pastor Jerrod Leonard dives into Galatians 5 with a powerful call to live in true freedom—not the kind that indulges the flesh, but the kind that comes from walking by the Spirit. What does real freedom look like in your life? Are you settling for instant gratification or pursuing the life God has called you to? Jerrod shares parts of his own story, challenges us to examine ours and reminds us that freedom in Christ leads to lasting fruit. @saylorville_ya
What does it mean to be truly free? In this episode, we dive into Galatians 3 & 4 ,with Colton Willey, to explore how the Gospel offers a freedom unlike anything the world promises. While culture defines freedom as living without constraints, Scripture shows us that true freedom is found in knowing Christ, being adopted into God’s family and resting in His promises. But here’s the paradox—real freedom comes not from self-reliance but from joyful submission to Christ. Join us as we continu...
Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of trying harder, failing, and feeling unworthy? In this episode, we unpack the rest of Galatians 3 with Andrew Bush, the High School Director at Saylorville Church, and see Paul’s bold contrast between the Law and the Promise in. The Law was never meant to save us—it was meant to show us our need for Jesus. So what does it really mean to be a child of God? To be clothed with Christ? To be an heir of His promise? And if we are heirs of the promise, are we...
Have you ever felt like you needed to do more to earn God’s love? Like being a good Christian depended on your effort? In this episode, we dive into Galatians 3 continuing in our YA series No Other Gospel with Colton Willey, our Connections Director, and wrestle with the struggle of adding to the Gospel—something Paul calls foolish and dangerous. Through personal stories, real struggles and biblical truth, we’ll see why Jesus alone is enough and why our daily desperation for Him is the key to...
Fear has the power to derail our faith, weaken our witness, and lead to failure. In this episode, we dive into Galatians 2:11-21, where Peter’s fear of people led him into hypocrisy—contradicting the very Gospel he preached. Curtis, our YA Director, is back for week 3 in our study of the book of Galatians called No Other Gospel. @saylorville_ya
Real change isn’t about trying harder—it’s about surrender. In this episode, we explore Galatians 1:11–2:10 and how the true Gospel doesn’t just modify behavior but completely transforms lives. Jason Jackson, the Discipleship Pastor at Saylorville, helps us see how Jesus takes people from brokenness to purpose, from striving to surrender, and from religion to real relationship. Has the Gospel truly changed you? @saylorville_ya
In this episode, our YA Director kicks off our spring series No Other Gospel by diving into Galatians 1:1-10. Do you have urgency for the one true gospel? This week, Curtis helps us uncover how easy it is to drift into a false gospel and how the true gospel brings freedom, peace, and transformation. @saylorville_ya
The world says, “Love yourself.” The Word says, “Love God and love others.” In this thought-provoking night with young adults, our lead pastor, Pastor Pat Nemmers challenges the modern obsession with self-love and explores the dangers of making yourself the center of your world. He unpacks Matthew 22:34-40 to uncover the truth about wholehearted love: what it means to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Join us as we navigate the pitfalls of sel...
In this episode, we dive into how the young adult can approach politics through a biblical lens. Our Connections Director, Colton Willey, explores what it means to honor authority—even when it challenges us—and why our testimony of Christ's love is more powerful than any vote. @saylorville_ya
Looking at Psalm 103 with our YA Director, we zoom in on the God who forgives, heals, redeems, remembers our weakness, shows mercy that never ends and rules over everything. Through David’s words and some real-life stories (including why watching a game from row 8 changes everything), we explore five ways to stir your heart to praise and rediscover a God who is truly more. If you’ve ever felt like God is distant, disappointed or just “meh,” this conversation will help you see Him as Scripture...
