East Memorial Student Podcast

If Paul could walk into our youth group today, what might be the first command he would give? In Colossians 2:6-7, Paul gives his first command to the Colossians—and it is clear: if you’ve received Christ, then walk in Him. In this episode, we explore four marks of walking in Christ—being rooted, built up, established in faith, and overflowing with thanksgiving—and why this daily walk is the foundation of a joyful, authentic Christian life.

Main Passages: Colossians 2:6-7; Luke 7:36-47; Psalm 32:1-7; Colossians 1:9-12

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 28th, 2025

What really drives a faithful pastor? For the Apostle Paul, it wasn’t money or influence. He longed for every believer to grow in maturity, find encouragement in Christ, and stand firm with unshakable stability of faith. This episode unpacks Paul’s vision and why these same goals should shape our lives and ministries today.

Main Passages: Colossians 1:28-2:5; Proverbs 7

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 21st, 2025

Having previously discussed his "ministry of suffering" in the preceding verses, the Apostle Paul will now discuss his "ministry of mystery" in verses 25-27. The mystery involved in Paul's preaching, once understood, has significant implications for Christians, especially those who are not Jewish by birth.

Main Passages: Colossians 1:25-27; Ephesians 3:1-8; Numbers 11:16-17, 24-29; Joel 2:28-29; John 14:16-20; Acts 11:1-18

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 14th, 2025

Starting in verse 24, the Apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, begins to outline his ministry and concern on behalf of the Colossians and all other believers. In this message, Pastor Mathew will explain Paul's ministry of suffering and its benefits.

Main Passages: Colossians 1:24; 2 Corinthians 11:24-29; Matthew 10:24-25; John 15:18-20; 1 Peter 4:12-16

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | May 7th, 2025

Becoming a Christian is like being drafted into a new life and identity. In these verses of Colossians 1, Paul outlines three things that define a person before they become a Christian and three things that define a person after they become a Christian. In the middle of that transition is the Christian's reconciliation to God through the life and death of Jesus Christ, and the continued faith of a Christian proves their reconciliation.

Main Passages: Colossians 1:21-23; Ephesians 2:1-3; James 4:1-4; Matthew 7:24-27

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 30th, 2025

In verses 18-20, Jesus remains the main subject. These verses give Jesus three titles, serving one purpose, and being supported by two reasons. Listen as we continue our study of this letter to the Colossians.

Main Passages: Colossians 1:18-20; John 10:11-16, 27-28; Revelation 1:17-18; John 11:25-26; Colossians 2:8-9

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 23rd, 2025

Who is Jesus Christ? What is the power of Jesus and why does it matter? What is the purpose of our life and the key to spiritual victory? Listen as Pastor Mathew answers these questions in his exposition of verses 15-17.

Main Passages: Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-3

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 16th, 2025

Having expressed his continuous thanking and praying to God the Father, the Apostle Paul now describes two actions that the Father accomplishes in the Christian's salvation, followed by one critical truth. Listen as Mathew exposits these two verses.

Main Passages: Colossians 1:13-14; James 1:13-15; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; John 14:5; Acts 4:10-12

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | April 2nd, 2025

Knowledge is the practical foundation of the Christian life. In the verses covered in this message, the Apostle prays that the Colossians would be filled with divine knowledge that will lead to a Christ-honoring lifestyle. Paul then outlines four ways this kind of lifestyle is demonstrated. For modern Christians studying these verses today, how do our lives compare, and how should we respond?

Main Passages: Colossians 1:9-12; 1 Corinthians 2:12-16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 26th, 2025

Do we give God the Father enough credit for spiritual success in our lives and the lives of others? In Colossians 1:3-8, the Apostle Paul writes about giving thanks to God the Father for the spiritual fruit reported among the Colossian believers.

Main Passages: Colossians 1:3-8; John 13:34-35; Isaiah 55:10-11

East Memorial Student Ministry | Pastor Mathew Wronski | March 19th, 2025