The Living Youth Podcast

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  A Debilitating Crisis of Purpose (Part 2) 21.08.2026 1時間 29分

  In this follow-up episode, we discuss biblical approaches, principles, and truths for addressing the lack of purpose and meaning overcoming many young adults in today's world. Followers of Jesus Christ have every reason to face life with a real sense of purpose, and have tools and help within reach.
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  Our Humble Apologies! 14.08.2026 10分

  Please accept our humble apologies! The topic we began last week is so important and our time has been so pressed that we just didn't believe we could do it justice with the little space we had available this week. Our listeners have been so kind over the years, and we hope you don't mind if we skip this week and come back next week—which we will work hard to do! Until then, we hope you'll explore one of the 209 episodes we've done before this and perhaps find one you've not listened to befor...
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  A Debilitating Crisis of Purpose (Part 1) 07.08.2026 59分

  All available evidence says that many under 30 are suffering a life-damaging crisis of meaning and purpose. What factors and forces are behind this trend, and how can biblical thinking make a difference? Beginning in this episode and concluding in the next, we'll take a look at this crisis and consider both its causes and its solutions.
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  "What Denomination Are You?" 30.07.2026 53分

  If it hasn't happened to you, it will! What do you say when someone asks what denomination you are? How do you keep it simple and answer the question while also being clear about what matters? Today, we enjoy the company of guest Mr. Everett McNair, who covered the topic extremely well in a recent sermonette. We hope you'll join us!
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  Prehistory from the Bible 24.07.2026 55分

  What does the Bible say about what took place before man began writing anything down—the history of all of existence? Quite a lot, actually! Join us today, along with guest Phil Sena, as we take a look at prehistory according to the Bible. And the free resource mentioned today can be found here: https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/booklets/evolution-and-creation-what-both-sides-miss
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  Thinking Biblically About Fiction (and Supergirl) 17.07.2026 1時間 5分

  Fiction can be fun to read or watch, but you have to keep your biblical brain engaged—not just in what you choose to consume but as you consume it. Today we talk about that and dive into the recent movie Supergirl to discuss how it might illustrate what we're talking about.
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  Bad News (and Some Good News!) on U.S. Morals 10.07.2026 1時間 1分

  Pew Research surveyed Americans concerning their moral stances, and while the nation's moral slide continues, there are some interesting, quirky details in the results. Join us as we take a look at the findings with our biblical thinking hats on.
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  Why Prophecy? 03.07.2026 50分

  What's the point of Bible prophecy? It can seem strange, intimidating, or even unnecessary. But prophecy is a vital part of the Bible—and of the faith. And on this week's episode, we talk about why. (Also, for everyone on their way to the LYP camp in Texas, we are praying you have a wonderful time!)
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  The Dangers of (Bad) Therapy Culture 26.06.2026 1時間 6分

  A psychotherapist recently warned about how therapy seems to have shifted away from encouraging people to grow and overcome, emphasizing instead validation, externalizing problems, and pathologizing many ordinary struggles, and the same trend can be seen in the culture at large, outside of the therapy room. As usual, the Bible gives us vital principles we need to keep in mind to think clearly in a society going awry.
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  The Toxic Effects of Believing You’re “Going to Heaven” 19.06.2026 51分

  The idea of a vague "heaven" waiting at the end of a life in which God places few real obligations on you is demotivating when compared to the reality. On today's episode, we chat about the difference.
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  Thinking Biblically About "Project Hail Mary" 12.06.2026 1時間 2分

  Sci-Fi "buddy movie" with Ryan Gosling and an alien friend, what's not to love? "Project Hail Mary" was very popular, but what thoughts or meditations does it spark if we're willing to think biblically? Today, we explore just that question.
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  El Salvador & Millennial Musings 05.06.2026 1時間 2分

  A recent visit to El Salvador (thank you to all who were there!) and the changes President Nayib Bukele has made there has us musing about the Millennial reign of Jesus Christ and what is possible—and impossible—in this world without Him. Join the conversation!
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  Why Does Gen Z Want to Live in the Past? 29.05.2026 1時間

  A poll recently showed that many young adults wished they lived in the past—not the distant past, but often just the 1980s or 1990s. What is driving those feelings? And how do we respond biblically when we feel the pull ourselves? Let's talk about it.
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  Seven Reasons You Need God's Holy Spirit 21.05.2026 50分

  “The Holy Spirit is the difference maker.” So said special guest Mr. Phil Sena on this episode of the podcast! With Pentecost right around the corner, join us as we discuss the differences God's Spirit makes in your life.
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  A Super-Quick Post-Council of Elders Update! 15.05.2026 22分

  Not much time today! But all the more since we will both miss next week, we thought we'd sit down with you and give you a super-quick update on the Council of Elders meeting that just took place (with a tip of the hat to very old Episode 18!). Please pray for all the men and their wives who will be traveling home!
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  President Trump's "National Sabbath" Proclamation 08.05.2026 35分

  On May 4, 2026, the White House published a "National Sabbath" proclamation from U.S. President Donald Trump. Was this an egregious violation of the separation of church and state? A wholehearted embrace of the biblical Sabbath? Or something else? It caught the attention of a lot of Sabbath-keepers (like us), so let's take a closer look.
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  What a Time to Be Alive! 01.05.2026 54分

  It struck us recently that we are living in momentous times—in terms of technology, current events, and prophetic fulfillment. So today, we touch on just a few of the many reasons why it is quite a time to be alive!
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  Simplifying Faith 24.04.2026 58分

  Faith is often misunderstood and, to be sure, is a concept rich with meaning. It helps to break it down into simpler ideas that, while having their own profound depths, are perhaps easier to grasp—and to understand how to grow in. Join us today as we discuss a simple take on faith and what it means to have it (or not).
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  Jane Austen & Thinking Biblically 17.04.2026 1時間 9分

  Every book, movie, or miniseries we consume presents an opportunity to practice biblical thinking. So do our conversations later with others about it. So, we practice that today, ourselves, by looking at some of Jane Austen's works—favorites of some of our listeners—and discuss biblical principles they might prompt us to consider.
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  Relationship Red Flags & Green Flags 10.04.2026 1時間 3分

  At some point in the lives of young adults, dates begin to narrow from showing someone a nice time or enjoying a social activity with a friend to "OK, which of these folks are husband or wife material?" (Or, equally important, "Am I husband or wife material?") On today's episode, we take a listener question and apply some biblical thinking to the question of "red flags" and "green flags" concerning the sort of people we should be looking for—and striving to be—as the possibilities of marriage...