Welcome to Ark Youth Convos, also known as AYC. Where we talk to students about God, life and everything in between.
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Welcome back to our newest season of Ark Youth Convos! Michael and Nate sit down with Ayden to discuss what it means to actually live out the Christian lifestyle, getting baptized, and serving on a mission trip.
Welcome to season 4 of Ark Youth Convos! Does high school affect your friendships? How do you navigate conflict with your best friend? Nate and Erica discuss these topics and put Monica and Emily’s friendship to the test in this week’s podcast.
Do you ever feel like the Lord is calling you to something different? Erica, J-Flo (Jacob Flores), and JT (Jacob Tonne) sit down and talk about saying “yes” to what God has in store for them.
What makes or breaks a team? How do you work with others? Mike and Erica sit down with our summer interns and talk about how NOT to survive together.
Have you ever been confused in church? So have we. Nate is joined by Elijah and two of the summer interns as they talk about why going to church is important.
How do you stay with God when you are out of your comfort zone? How important is it to have friends who follow God? Nate and Erica are joined by Kindra and Carter as they discuss the “Holy Sauce” of staying with God like ketchup on a hot dog.
What do you want out of church? What does a ‘good’ Christian look like? Great questions bring great convos. Nate and Erica are joined with two of our summer interns, Kayla and Ayden in this episode.
In today’s episode, Nate and Jacob are joined by Addison and Briley. They discuss hearing from God, church growth, and how to stay connected in church.
We all deal with pressure in our lives—from school, our parents, our own thoughts. The question is, how do you deal with it? Nate and Jacob, joined by Tatum and Mady, discuss what the Bible says about pressure and anxiety.
In today’s episode we are joined by Sophia, Emma, and THE Jacob Flores. Going from Junior High to High School gives you some perspective. The group discusses friendships, bullies, and how to handle people who judge you.
Sometimes you gotta loosen up a little bit. As Derek says, you can’t be too stiff. Mike and Nate are joined by Jacob, Derek, and Hunter and talk about friends at church, nicknames, and leadership advice.
What is the point of the Old Testament and why is it worth reading? Mike and Nate break it down in less than 15 minutes.
Mike and Nate grab some snacks and answer your questions LIVE. They cover a range of topics such as tattoos, God’s calling on your life, and deep theology.
Baptism is a big part of your walk with Jesus and a big part of Ark Youth! Have you ever wanted to get baptized? Or, just want to learn more about it? Mike and Nate dive in (pup intended) and discuss what Baptism is all about.
We heard it from the girls in the previous episodes, now it’s time to hear it from the boys. Mike and Nate chat with Carter and Sebastian about dating from the boys perspective. A quick disclaimer for our younger listeners: This episode contains discussions about sex in relationships. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
Mike and Nate chat with Kinsey and Bryce about what makes church fun, how it’s changed, and what it’s all really about.
The boys sit down and chat with Krimson and Caroline about moving on from relationships and advice we would give to our younger selves. In Mike and Nate’s case, MUCH younger selves.
What do you mean you’re dating? Why do you keep going back to the same person? What do you actually want in a relationship? These are all questions Mike and Nate ask Lillian and Brooklyn. And the answers may not be what you expect.
Mike and Nate talk with Lilly about navigating a new school, new friends, and the drama that comes with it.
There are many questions around how to read your Bible. Mike and Nate break down the fundamentals and give quick tips on where to start and how to stay consistent.
When life hits hard, sometimes you just gotta use your head and hit harder. Mike and Nate talk with Carter about family, trusting God, and coming back to church.
It has truly been an amazing year and God has done some big things in Ark Youth! As the new year comes, Mike and Nate talk about revival and the future of Ark Youth.
If you haven’t already, go back and watch Part 1 of this episode. Mike, Nate and the boys continue their conversation on dating, church, and growing in your faith.
It’s been a great year in Ark Youth! Nate and Mike sit down the boys and talk about all that God has done this year. Stay tuned for Part 2!
We get this question a lot, “Can I earn my salvation?” Mike and Nate take a look at what the Bible says about works and faith and what each role plays in your salvation.
