Mount Harmony Student Ministry | Raw Thoughts: Post Doc Podcast

What do you do when standing up for Jesus costs you your comfort, safety, or popularity? In Episode 9, Dr. CJ Pointer and Baylie unpack Acts 5:17–42 to examine what real, costly obedience looks like.

Together, we discuss:

Why human opposition can never stop what God is doing.

How to break free from the trap of people-pleasing and choose God's approval instead.

How the apostles found joy in the middle of suffering—and what that means for high schoolers today.

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When threats and pressure mounted, the early church didn't retreat, complain, or panic—they gathered together, declared God's sovereignty, and prayed for even greater boldness. In Episode 7, Dr. CJ and Baylie unpack Acts 4:23–37.

Together, we discuss:

Why our default reaction to stress should shift from panic to prayer.

The difference between praying for an easy life versus praying for boldness.

How practical generosity and encouragement (like Barnabas) can transform a student group.

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What do you do when standing up for Jesus makes you unpopular? In Episode 6, Dr. CJ Pointer and Baylie Sliger unpack Acts 4:1–22 to discuss what it means to stand firm when pressure hits.

Together, we discuss:

Why the name of Jesus still causes friction in modern culture.

How spending daily time with Jesus builds unshakeable courage.

How to stop people-pleasing and start living for the only opinion that matters.

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What if church wasn't just a place you go, but a family you belong to? In Episode 4, Dr. Pointer and Baylie unpack Acts 2:42–47 to look at the blueprint of the early church.

Together, we discuss:

Why real spiritual growth only happens when we open up in real community.

The difference between shallow friendships and true biblical fellowship (koinonia).

How a God-filled student ministry becomes a powerful witness to local schools.

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Peter’s sermon at Pentecost didn't leave room for passive listening—it demanded a response. In Episode 3, Dr. CJ and Baylie dive into Acts 2:14–41 to explore why hearing the truth about Jesus forces everyone to choose.

Together, we unpack:

-How Peter redirected a chaotic moment to focus entirely on the resurrection.

-What real repentance looks like in a teenager's daily life.

-Why sitting on the fence with your faith doesn't work.

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What happens when God's power actually shows up? In Episode 2 of our Acts series, Dr. Clinton Pointer and Baylie Sliger unpack Acts 2:1–13 and the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Together, we discuss:

Why God's timing for Pentecost was strategic and intentional.

How the Holy Spirit gives high schoolers real boldness to speak up.

Why the Gospel breaks down every social barrier and clique.

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Did Jesus’ work end when He ascended into heaven, or was it just getting started?

Welcome to Episode 1 of Raw Thoughts: Post Doc Podcast! In this kickoff episode, Dr. Clinton Pointer sits down with high school student Baylie to go beyond our Wednesday night sermon at Mount Harmony Student Ministry.

In this episode, we dig into Acts 1:1–11 and talk about:

The 40-Day Gap: What Jesus was doing between the resurrection and the ascension.

Stop "Wishing Life Away": How to stop rushing ahead into the next season and start waiting on God’s power where you are right now.

Local Witnessing: What it actually looks like to be a witness for Christ in Knox, Sevier, and Jefferson counties (and on your school campus!).

Real-Life God Story: Baylie shares a moment from her week where is wanting to see God move.

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