Collective Young Adult Ministry Podcast
We are the young-adult ministry for Grace Church, Bath Campus in Akron, OH. We hope these conversations help grow your understanding of Jesus and relationship with God. If you're a young adult (ages 18-29ish) in the area, just know our ministry is all about community so we'd love to see you join us on Thursday Nights at 7 PM at 754 Ghent Road, Akron OH.
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Episodes
261 episodes
260. Why Reading the Bible Feels So Boring // John 15 // Josiah Bogue
A lot of people try spiritual habits like prayer, reading the Bible, or going to church… and walk away feeling bored, frustrated, or unchanged. Some assume they’re doing it wrong. Others assume God isn’t real.In this episode, Josiah talk...
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259. Why 2026 is Probably Gonna Suck // // Luke 6:46-49 // Josiah Bogue
Every year, we tell ourselves this one will be different. New goals. New habits. New mindset. But sooner or later, something unexpected hits — stress, loss, disappointment, change — and everything we were trying to build feels shaky again...
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258. Feeling Empty // // John 4:4-42 // Chuck Olminsky
We all have places we go when we feel empty. Things that help for a moment, but never seem to last.In this episode, Chuck walks through a surprising conversation Jesus has with a woman at a well, someone who kept returning to the same pl...
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257. Did Jesus ACTUALLY Claim to Be God? // John 8:12-59 // Josiah Bogue
A lot of people are comfortable saying Jesus was wise, loving, and influential. Some even say he was one of the greatest teachers who ever lived. But there’s one question most of us avoid because of how uncomfortable it is: Did Jesus actual...
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256. Why Are So Many Christians So Hypocritical? // Matthew 23 // Josiah Bogue
For a lot of people, the biggest obstacle to believing in Jesus isn’t the Bible, science, or unanswered questions. It’s Christians. The judgment. The double standards. The feeling that church is full of people who talk about love but don’t live...
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254. Do You Actually Want Jesus… or Just the Perks? // John 6:14-66 // Josiah Bogue
A lot of people vibe with Jesus’ ideas like love, peace, and purpose, but feel confused, frustrated, or boxed in by actual “Christian” expectations. In this episode, Josiah breaks down one of the most surprising moments in Jesus’ life: a massiv...
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253. Growing Up Emotionally (and Spiritually) // John 6:1–13 // Josiah Bogue
the Bible says that emotional maturity isn’t about pretending you're grown up. It’s about learning what hope is and where it actually comes from.
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252. What Does Jesus Do When I Fail? // Matthew 14:22–33 // Josiah Bogue
You ever make a huge decision for God… and then immediately mess it up? In this episode, Josiah talks about Peter messing up and what that moment says about how Jesus handles failure. If you’ve ever wondered if God’s disappointed in you or done...
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251. Why Doesn’t God Just PROVE He’s Real? // John 4:46–54 // Josiah Bogue
If God is real… why doesn’t He just make it obvious? Why not write His name in the sky or give everyone a personal miracle? Wouldn’t that make believing easier? In this episode, Josiah unpacks one of the most honest questions people ask about f...
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250. How to Know Which Path I Should Take // Proverbs 14:12 & Matthew 7:13–14 // Isaac Bogue
Life can feel like a maze. Everyone’s trying to figure out which path actually leads somewhere good—but what if what feels right isn’t right at all? In this episode, Isaac explores why trusting God can be so hard, especially when what ...
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249. Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? // Mark 5:21–42 // Charles Olminsky
Ever asked God for something—and nothing happened? You’re not alone. Whether it’s a relationship, a job, or something way deeper, it’s easy to wonder if prayer even works or if God’s just ignoring you. In this episode, Chuck unpacks one of the ...
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248. If God is LOVE, Why Are There So Many RULES in the Bible? // John 15:1-5 // Josiah Bogue
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246. Jesus & the Worst Person You Know // Luke 19:1–10 // Josiah Bogue
Imagine walking into a coffee shop and seeing Jesus laughing with the worst person you can imagine. Not yelling. Not correcting. Just… enjoying them. How offended would you be? That’s exactly what happens in this story. But it turns out that, i...
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244. A Stabbing, an Assassination, a Shooting, & the Gospel // Galatians 1:4 // Josiah Bogue
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242. What is "The Day of the Lord?" // Joel 2 // Josiah Bogue
The "Day of the Lord" is a phrase that shows up all over the Bible. Jesus talked about it all the time. The prophets warned about it. And according to the Bible… it’s coming. But it might not be what you think. And it might be closer than you r...
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241. 3 Servants & the End of the World // Matthew 25:14–30 // Josiah Bogue
We’re in the middle of our series, Lock In: What Jesus Actually Teaches About His Return and the End of the World.In this week’s message, Jesus tells a story about three servants preparing for His return. The first two make God ...
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240. Burnout: What to Do (and NOT to Do) When I'm Fried // Matthew 22:36–40 // Josiah Bogue
Do you ever feel emotionally or even spiritually burntout? In this message, Josiah shares about hitting that wall himself and what Jesus actually says to do when we feel distant, burned out, or stuck.We talk about what happens when we ai...
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239. Before You Give Up on Church, Listen to This // Acts 1:6-8 // Josiah Bogue
You’re not alone if church has felt fake, frustrating, or ineffective. But what if what most people reject about American churches isn’t actually what Jesus intended? This podcast opens up a conversation for skeptics, spiritual wanderers, and t...
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238. What Kind of God Destroys a City? // Luke 17:28–32 // Isaac Bogue
There's a very famous story in the beginning of the Bible where God wipes out an entire city called Sodom. Jesus takes this same story and says it's a foreshadowing of the end of the world. But what if the deeper story is about love, warning, a...
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237. How Can I Know I'll Be With Jesus In the End? // Matthew 25:1-13 // Charles Olminsky
Most people hope they’ll be with God after this life but deep down they’re not totally sure. In this episode we explore one of Jesus’ most thought-provoking stories about a wedding with ten bridesmaids and a locked door. We talk about how you c...
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236. The Deeper Meaning of Noah's Ark // Luke 17:26-27 // Josiah Bogue
Most people think Noah’s Ark is about animals and rain. But when Jesus talked about it, He was warning us about something much bigger: His return. In this episode, we take a fresh look at an ancient story and what it reveals about the moment Je...
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