In the last week of our "Influencers" series, Zach preaches about the importance of how we see God and the world around us.

According to A.W. Tozer, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us."

(11/27/22)

This week, guest preacher Brian Lowery dives into the important topic of friendships, and how followers of Jesus should approach their relationships with others (11/20/22).

In this part 2 episode, we answer questions from High School students about dating & relationships! Want more dating resources? Here are a couple books we recommend checking out:

- "Sacred Search" by Gary Thomas

- "Meaning of Marriage" by Tim Keller

How does the digital world influence us? How can we respond to its influence, and honor God by the way we engage in the digital world? This week, to kick-off our new "Influencers series," Zach talks all about media, phones, social media, etc, and how we can approach these things as Christ followers (11/6/22).

What does it look like to be in a dating relationship as a Christian? How do you know if you're ready to date? What does the world say about dating, and how can we date wisely as followers of Jesus? In this episode, Zach's wife Ratasha Thompson joins Zach and Cooper in the first part of a 2-part series on dating as they discuss these questions, and more!

In the final week of our Identity series, Zach preaches out of 1 Peter 2 about how we are meant to live differently than the world around us. We are extremely valuable sons and daughters of the King, and we are tasked with being a light, even though the world will likely oppose us. How can we live IN the world, but not be OF the world? (10/30/22)

Have you ever thought about how your friends have an impact on you? This can be a great thing, or it can be a harmful thing. Also, how do we deal with exclusivity and cliques? In this short episode, Zach and Cooper talk about the importance of friendships, as well as how to balance having close friends without being exclusive.

Have you ever doubted your salvation? Have you ever felt like you have to earn God's love and favor? If so, you're not alone. In the third week of our Identity series, worship pastor Cooper Smith preaches from 1 Peter about how our Identity is in Christ, and that we have a priceless inheritance in heaven to look forward to (10/16/22).

**Note: Weeks 1-2 are unavailable due to recording issues

Is social media helpful? Is it harmful? As followers of Jesus, how should we approach it? In this episode, Zach and Cooper dive into the effects of social media, and the impact it has on high school students.

In the last week of our ALL IN series, Zach calls us to spread the Gospel throughout McLean County. As believers, God calls us to be light in our individual worlds, and Zach encourages us about the importance of leading others to Christ (9/25/22).