What does true authenticity look like, how can we know God’s will, and how on earth does Ben Courson memorize so many bible verses!? All this and more on today’s episode of Ask a Youth Pastor.

Justin Asks: Do Pets Go To Heaven?

Jun 22nd, 2019 7m 27s

If a pet of a Christian dies... will we see that pet again in heaven? A question that... most Christian kids have asked at some point. Today on ask a youth pastor, I sit down with Youth Pastor Brian Higgins and youth leader Pete Silverman, as w

How Can We Deal With Loneliness? - With Ben Courson

Mar 1st, 2019 11m 51s

Every single person at some point deals with loneliness, the feeling of being left out, unwanted, and alone. When these feelings come, how can we deal with them? Today on ask a youth pastor, I sit down with my friend Ben Courson to hear his tho

Maya - why did God choose Mary?

Nov 2nd, 2018 10m 18s

Why did God Choose Mary to be the mother of Jesus? Was it because she was a really good person? Why does God choose anyone?

Why does God still allow sin?

Oct 25th, 2018 16m 12s

If God is Good, then why does He Allow Evil to happen? Why does sin still exist? Why doesn’t he just did rid of all the bad things in the world?Today on ask a youth pastor, we hear from a middle school student named Lily who has a deep question

Do we ALL go to Heaven when we die? (With Brian Higgins)

Oct 8th, 2018 15m 22s

The start of a 4 part series where I sit down with Brian Higgins (middle school pastor at Calvary Old Bridge) and some of his students! In this episode we talk about salvation, who gets to go to heaven (and why), and much more!

How Can I Move Past Mistakes?

Sep 28th, 2018 11m 34s

Everyone makes mistakes, but how do we actually move past them?

What do I do if my friend is walking down the wrong path?

Sep 25th, 2018 12m 32s

Many times our friends head in the wrong direction? What do we do? How can we speak truth in love?

Does Jesus give special treatment to spiritual people? (Dr. Tim Mackie)

Sep 19th, 2018 32m 19s

Does Jesus only answer the prayers of people who are really spiritual? If He doesn't answer your prayers does it mean you "just didn't have enough faith?" In this episode, we look at a teaching by Dr. Tim Mackie from the Bible project and see h

What did Jesus actually look like?

Aug 1st, 2018 8m 37s

Was Jesus white? Did he have kind eyes? Does He look how he does in the children's Bible I read in the nursery at my non-denominational church? An important question.

Thinking out loud: Acts 6

Dec 15th, 2017 11m 48s

Thinking out loud • Boldness and fear, two dimensions • Gutsy early church • Boldness is a choice • The fear of God • Fear of God pt2 • I’m lame • Motion Sickness

Dating stuff

Sep 27th, 2017 12m 4s

An older podcast from the counselor team at CCV! Talking about dating and relationships.

Can God be near sin?

Aug 25th, 2017 38m 59s

Special guest: Evan Wickham (by way of sermon audio.) In this episode we discuss a common misconception: the teaching that God can't even stand the presence of sin, as well as dialogue with a skeptic.

The Big Bang Theory

Aug 9th, 2017 11m 31s

If the Big Bang is to be believed, what does that mean for Christians and faith? Can you be a Christian and also believe the Big Bang is true?

Conflicts with parents! 👨🏻😩👩🏼

Aug 2nd, 2017 16m 58s

How do we deal with conflicts with our parents? In this episode my friend Chris Dufour helps me break down the best way to be a peacemaker in the home!

Conflicts with parents! ?????

Aug 2nd, 2017 16m 58s

How do we deal with conflicts with our parents? In this episode my friend Chris Dufour helps me break down the best way to be a peacemaker in the home!

Pets, Dinosaurs, and Prodigals

Aug 1st, 2017 27m 48s

In this episode I answer what the most important I've learned in youth ministry is, do pets go to heaven, a dumb question about dinosaurs and a question about how to get right with God!