Encountering the Heart

On this episode, Ashley shares her experience of dealing personally with racism and how Christ can heal the divisions among us.

Welcome to SMM Youth Ministry's newest project! On this podcast, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter the heart of young people in our community through authentic, personal stories. As you listen, consider your own experiences and how God wants to encounter your heart in the midst of them.

On this episode, Alyssa shares her experience of getting involved with the youth ministry here at SMM and how that community has helped her through some difficult struggles in her life.

Reflection Questions:

*Is there anything in your life that you don’t talk about because you feel you wouldn’t be supported?

* Is there anyone in your life that has acted like Nancy did for Alyssa- showing her that she had community around her?

Welcome to SMM Youth Ministry's newest project! On this podcast, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter the heart of young people in our community through authentic, personal stories. As you listen, consider your own experiences and how God wants to encounter your heart in the midst of them.

On this episode, Ana shares her experience of transitioning from high school to college.

Reflection Questions:

* In your friendships, do you feel like you have to pretend to be someone you're not?

* Who are those people in your life that really want to know the real you?

*Who helps you to grow closer to God and be the best version of yourself? How can you do that for others?

Welcome to SMM Youth Ministry's newest project! On this podcast, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter the heart of young people in our community through authentic, personal stories. As you listen, consider your own experiences and how God wants to encounter your heart in the midst of them.

On this episode, Katherine shares her experience of using her gift of photography to increase the confidence and self-worth of the people she works with.

Learn more about Katherine and her photography: https://www.maemurphyphotography.com

Reflection Questions:

* Have you ever been stuck looking at the "highlight reel" of everyone else and feeling like your own life doesn't measure up?

* Do you ever feel like you can only show your "highlight reel" to God? How can you be more honest with Him, remembering that He loves you as you are?

* What can you do to share more of your true self with the world around you?

* We can't all be photographers, but God has given you gifts of your own to glorify Him. How can you help others see their God-given potential through your gifts?

Welcome to SMM Youth Ministry's newest project! On this podcast, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter the heart of young people in our community through authentic, personal stories. As you listen, consider your own experiences and how God wants to encounter your heart in the midst of them.

On this episode, Olivia shares her experience of getting involved with the Catholic Student Union at FSU.

Reflection Questions:

* Olivia's story really showed the difference between groups that expect you to act in a certain way and those that care about you as you are. Can you relate to those experiences?

* Are there certain people that make you feel pressured?

* What do you think the difference is between a superficial "mountaintop" type faith and a more mature faith?

* Is there anyone in your life's journey that helps you mature in your faith?

Welcome to SMM Youth Ministry's newest project! On this podcast, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter the heart of young people in our community through authentic, personal stories. As you listen, consider your own experiences and how God wants to encounter your heart in the midst of them.

Welcome to SMM Youth Ministry's newest project! On this podcast, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter the heart of young people in our community through authentic, personal stories. As you listen, consider your own experiences and how God wants to encounter your heart in the midst of them.

On this episode, Ashley shares how her faith was ignited at a Steubenville Conference and how she’s kept the flame alive.

Reflection Questions:

* How do you see yourself, and what shapes your identity?

* Is your foundation rooted in the Lord or in other people’s opinions of you?

* What are the ways that you’ve encountered the Lord, and how do you keep that fire burning for your own faith life?

* Ashley mentioned doing an examination of conscience- do you ever take time at the end of your day to reflect on how the Lord has worked in your life?