The YA Podcast
Welcome to the YA podcast where we will tackle conversations surrounding the crazy, exciting, weird, and tough moments of being a Young Adult. We believe Jesus informs these moments and we hope to bring a biblical perspective to encourage you, push you, and inspire you to growth, leadership, and being more like Jesus.
Episodes
89 episodes
ep. 088 - YA NITE - Psalm 63
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 tha...
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ep. 087 - Who Even Is This Guy?! - Colton Willey
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 abo...
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ep. 086 - YA NITE - Psalm 23
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, fin...
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ep. 085 - A Conversation with the Directors
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 ...
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ep. - 084 - YA NITE - Psalm 51
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 si...
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ep. 083 - YA NITE - Psalm 19
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...
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ep. 082 - YA NITE - Gospel Living: Don't Give Up
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 G...
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ep. 081 - YA NITE - Living in Freedom of the Spirit
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 lif...
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ep. 080 - YA NITE - True Freedom as Sons & Daughters
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 constraint...
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ep. 079 - YA NITE - Living Out Our New Identity
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...
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ep. 078 - YA NITE - Desperate for God
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, o...
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ep. 077 - YA NITE - The Cost of Hypocrisy and the Power of Justification
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 ...
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ep. 076 - YA NITE - The Gospel That Changes Lives
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 S...
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ep. 075 - YA NITE - No Other Gospel
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 go...
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ep. 074 - YA NITE - POV: The Truth About Self-Love
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...
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ep. 073 - YA NITE - POV: Faith & Politics
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 lov...
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ep. 072 - YA NITE - POV: True Love & Relationships
Men’s Ministry Director Kyhl Pearson dives into a crucial topic: relationships. Drawing from personal experiences, Biblical wisdom, and real questions from today’s culture, Kyhl addresses love in relationships and the common lies that drive us ...
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ep. 071 - YA NITE - POV: Anxiety
The nagging "what if" in your heart. The constant second-guesses. The overwhelming hopeless feeling. That paralyzing panic. According to the 2023 census 49% of adults age 18-24 reported anxiety and depression symptoms. To fight against the "wha...
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ep. 070 - YA NITE - POV: Purpose & Fulfillment
What makes you happy? What brings you fulfillment? These are big questions. In order to find your true purpose, in order to find your true identity, you find in the Bible that one must first encounter Jesus. Study John 3 with us as we loo...
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ep. 069 - YA NITE - POV: The Authority of the Bible
Your point of view directly impacts your interaction with the world around you and your thoughts and emotions. Your reality is shaped by your point of view. At the first Thursday in September, we welcomed Colton Willey to share truth from Psalm...
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ep. 068 - The Young Adult & Politics
In this episode, we speak with Zach Dalluge about navigating the challenging intersection of faith and politics as a Christian believer. Join us as Zach shares his personal journey, insights, and advice on maintaining integrity and faith while ...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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ep. 067 - Death to Life: AJ Lux
In this episode, we sit down with AJ, who shares his journey from attending a Christian school to finding his faith after moving to Des Moines. Join us as AJ discusses the impact of his Christian testimony and the challenges of maintaining his ...
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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ep. 066 - Money, Money, Money
Discover practical tips and biblical insights on managing money wisely as we chat with Caleb Fisher, a regular guy, about financial stewardship for Young Adults, navigating common challenges while avoiding the love of money!
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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