Today on the Encounter YA Podcast, Annika and Garrett are joined by pastor, seminary professor, and itinerant speaker, Santy Fuentes. Hear all about his testimony, intimacy with Christ, and about his ministry in Mexico.

Catch Santy's Encounter Message Here: https://youtu.be/OnHg3UR8zv8

Today on the Encounter YA Podcast, Garrett and Annika continue the Straight Outta Context series with Romans 8:28. Let's take a look today at the context and application of this scripture.

Layne and Garrett take a look at what it means to walk alongside Jesus as a man, traits of a biblical man, and common struggles men experience while seeking relationship with God. Listen to Laynes testimony here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/sFbJhqDGktb

Welcome to Season Four of the Encounter YA podcast! We’re excited to be back with you and to kick off our new series, Straight Outta Context. Throughout this series we will talk about how to study the context of scripture, how to apply it to your own life, and even walk through commonly misused verses. We hope you enjoy this series!

What does it mean to abide in Christ? And what are practical steps we can take to remain in Him? Take a look at the parable of the vine today with Marisa and Annika and reflect on God’s word. 

Marisa's Testimony: https://spoti.fi/3LHMBs2 

Can Christians joke? Is sarcasm a sin? What’s the indicator of gossip? Today's episode is all about the value of our words. Take a look at scripture with Garrett and Annika to see the true weight of what we say.

Today on the Encounter YA Podcast, Garrett and Annika sit down with Mike Woodard and talk about how he came to Christ, his call into ministry, and his new church plant in Lawrence, Kansas.

Show Notes:

Mike’s Book, Love & Glory: https://amzn.to/3ik2ojM

Mike’s Church: https://www.thevalleyks.com/

Mike’s Encounter Message: https://youtu.be/tX8imLmo3IQ

This week on the podcast, Garrett and Annika discuss conflict and how to pursue reconciliation as Christians. Take a look into the Matthew 18 model for conflict resolution with them today.

Today, Garrett and Annika host a Q and A session in conjunction with the Rated R relationship series happening at Encounter. They discuss everything from how to know you’re ready for a relationship, how to deal with conflict, and what boundaries are important while dating. Hear all these and more in today’s episode.

Watch Rated R here: https://youtu.be/fNCn6pBqK9A 

Today on the Encounter YA Podcast, Garrett and Annika are joined by Matthias Carter to continue on with the 1 John series by covering chapters 4 & 5. Check out Matthias' other episodes below:

Why Young Adults are Leaving the Church: https://spoti.fi/3BcIS15

Hard Parts of Scripture: https://spoti.fi/3JhSomr

Predestination: https://spoti.fi/34xdwGz