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
243 episodes
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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235. The Only Thing That Can Keep You From God // Luke 12:35-46 // Josiah Bogue
Most people assume their biggest problem with God is their past—what they’ve done, what they regret, how far they’ve wandered.But what if the thing that actually keeps you from God… is something else entirely?In this message, we t...
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234. What Does Jesus Say About His Return? // Acts 1:6-11 // Josiah Bogue
We’ve all heard the end-of-the-world talk—apocalyptic headlines, megaphone preachers, conspiracy-theory YouTubers. But what did Jesus actually say about the end of the world… and why hasn’t He come back yet?In this kickoff to our Loc...
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233. Why Holding Onto Your "Rights" Is Ruining Your Life // Philippians 2:3-8 // Isaac Bogue
You probably wouldn’t say it out loud—but deep down, something’s off. The goals you’re chasing feel hollow. The highs don’t last. And no matter how much you tweak your life, you keep running into the same restlessness. In this episode, we explo...
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232. Controlling Negative Thoughts // Philippians 4:8-9 // Charles Olminsky
Ever notice how bad thoughts seem louder, heavier, and way more powerful than the good ones? You're not crazy—and you're not stuck. In this episode, we explore why negativity takes over our minds so easily and what Jesus actually says we can do...
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231. How to Stop the Anxiety Spiral // Philippians 4:6-9 // Josiah Bogue
“Do not be anxious about anything.” Sounds impossible, doesn’t it? In this message, we unpack one of the most misunderstood (and triggering) verses in the Bible—and discover it’s not a guilt trip, it’s a rescue plan. But Jesus doesn...
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230. Jesus & Finances // Philippians 4:10-19 // Josiah Bogue
What if the thing holding you back spiritually isn’t trauma, doubt, or fear… but your spending habits?This episode unpacks one of the most ignored teachings of Jesus—the way money quietly replaces God in our lives.It's not about g...
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229. How Entitlement is Ruining Your Life (And You Don't Even Know It) // Philippians 4:4-7 // Josiah Bogue
You might not realize it, but entitlement could be the one thing keeping you from peace, purpose, and real happiness.In this message from our series on Philippians—Finding Deep Happiness in a World of Stress—we unpack why so man...
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