This week we have another one of Sara’s youth group students on the podcast! Jackson is an 8th grader this year and says he loves the entire book of Psalms because it’s the first book he remembers studying as a young kid. He has a positive mindset that most other kids his age haven’t reached yet, which is the result of only trusting the Lord.

Sara’s Mom, Debi, is this week’s guest! Mom goes into a little detail of her upbringing in church and then shares her favorite Scripture from Psalm 121. She says this passage reminds her to be thankful for the connection she feels with the Lord when she is outside amongst nature and His Creation. She absolutely loves the outdoors, and this passage was “made for her” because it tells her that God is her protector and that He will not use His Creation that she loves so much to harm her.

In this episode, another one of Sara’s youth group students gets to share their favorite Scripture! Whitney Hale is a sweet, young girl who gives 110% to everything she’s involved in, especially when it involves serving the Kingdom. As a new believer who accepted Christ just a few short months ago, she has such a beautiful perspective on things that some of us older believers have lost sight of.

Linnea has been Sara’s comfort person since she was 3 years old. Growing up with Linnea as her youth group leader, Sara got a wonderful mentor and role model that she is forever grateful to God for. In this episode, “Nay” shares two verses that have given her strength in the midst of sorrow and grief, and also gives God praise for the strong women in her family that God has used to impact her along with these pieces of Scripture.

Sara forgot to ask her the color question (if you know you know) at the beginning of the episode, but her answer would be purple because she “is a mix of blue and red”.

This episode is definitely the most unique one yet. You may notice that this episode is long, but do not let that stop you from listening! Sara’s brother, Jon, decides to read from 2 Corinthians 12 and then tells about many times God showed him that He was working in the weaknesses of his life and of the world. This Scripture tells us that He is stronger than all of the evil and wickedness in the world, and that his strength is made perfect in them. How comforting is that? Jon, who has both a Pentecostal and Catholic background, has some perspectives on Scripture that Sara had never really considered before as a Baptist, which made recording this episode so interesting and fun!

Mamaw Joan has been a big part of Sara’s life since the day she was born. Although she may not be her biological grandmother, she is a chosen one. Mamaw Joan shares a lot of memories from her childhood in this episode along with the impact her mother left on her life, which is so sweet when you hear the story of why this verse is her favorite.

Claire is a college freshman who loves people and loves Jesus. She says that Psalm 46:10 is her favorite Bible verse because it reminds her that she doesn’t have to take on the stress and anxiety of being in control.

“Am I taking other peoples’ souls seriously?”

Wow.

Kelsi Bell is the type of person who loves to ask these types of questions that really get you to reflect. She’s so in love with the Lord and with talking about Him, so make sure you soak in every word because it’s all stuff you do not want to miss!

Kelee Scalf is one of Sara’s Ignite Youth Group students and has been inspiring Sara with her desire to learn more about the Word for 2 years now. In this episode, Kelee shares what she knows and loves about her favorite Bible verse, then makes a goal for herself to learn even more as she continues to study it.

Becca Underwood (formally Becca Martin) has been one of Sara’s closest friends since 2019. Becca has been blessed with such wisdom regarding God and His Word, she is the kindest woman on Earth, and she loves to laugh and make people smile. Please listen to the words God has given her to say about her favorite piece of Scripture that has impacted her so specifically for well over 20 years!