After IO Stories

Through Season 2 we've seen all of our student navigate mental and emotional health issues. Our final episode introduces Sara's story, which unveils a level of vulnerability about her issues that is inspiring. When you're not ok, it's hard to believe that you will be, or even that it's ok to not be ok. Sara's unlocked some hope through her faith and her community that's brought her out of the darkness, but also allowed others to get out, as well. Here's to hoping her story, and this entire season, has given you the hope you need.

We all have things to overcome. By the time you reach high school any number of circumstances, events or situations can happen to you, whether you asked for them or not. How you respond to these events is what shapes you most. For Belle Cool overcoming a family dynamic, mixed with her own fight for emotional health, has shaped her story today, but a certain anchor has held her through and brought her out stronger. Check out how Belle's faith has carried her through her teenage years.

Growing up with older sisters has been a huge blessing for Skylar (you've already heard from Hailey in S2E1), but her story is so uniquely hers. Anxiety and depression kicked in near the end of middle school, bringing about a change in high schools. How do you navigate those issues in real-time? This is Skylar's story, one filled with adventure, bravery, courage and hope. The anxiety isn't gone, but she found out she's not alone and she's actually loved by people. What would it look like for you to know the same thing?

Many of you grew up around faith, maybe even in a home where faith was prominent, but what happens when the idea of faith and following Jesus becomes something that is a decision all of your own? Christian shares his journey from being exposed to faith on the outside to fully diving in by choosing to follow Jesus. And what happens after his decision? Take a listen...

It seems like anxiety, depression and other mental health issues are elevated more than ever. For Anna, this all hit home personally as she navigated her own battle with it, while also experiencing the loss of a friend to suicide last year. In this episode you'll hear Anna's vulnerability on this topic, and hopefully be inspired to remember you're not alone.

We kick off our Student Stories with Hailey Garman, a Senior at InsideOut. Hailey's story is filled with influence and opportunity, but it wasn't until she locked in with her faith that things started to change. Listen in to hear how this swimmer turned model has navigated her high school years.

High school sweethearts seem to be a modern day fairy tale. Only 2% of relationships in high school see their way to the altar. So, if most high school couple break up, what wisdom from those that made would be good to know? Mitchell & Jen McGhee, two of the staff at Woodstock City Church, share their story of dating in high school and what's happened in the two decades since.

Dating can be tricky, especially in high school. One of our InsideOut staff, Chelsea Anderson, shares her story of dating in high school, and what a little bit of wisdom could have done to make it far better.