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Is there a difference between missions and evangelism? The knee-jerk reaction of many is to say no. But there is more than meets the eye inside this question. There is much overlap, but there are some important distinctions to make.

But, as SteadmanHarrison, CEO and missions director of Global Outreach told Wesley and TJ, there is much overlap. And right now is a great time for you to get involved in missions because the world is literally coming to your backyard.

For further reading:

John Piper on the difference between missions and evangelism.

Evangelism is More than Coffee and Donuts

Joshua Project

We always hear that teens are the future leaders of the church. There are a few problems with that statement because it gives the idea that they, and even young adults, do not have a place or any responsibility in the church right now.

Jordan and TJ ask how churches can serve teenagers by mentoring and disciplining them, but also how teens should take the initiative by serving their families, their churches, and their communities to the glory of Jesus.

How big of an impact can a teenager make? How focused on God can a teenager be?

These aren't abstract questions for 19-year-old podcaster, writer, and speaker Jaquelle Crowe. Jordan and TJ talk with her about her latest book This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years, and how young adults should see, study, pursue the God of the Bible.

TJ recently took an opportunity to attend the Billy Graham World Summit in Defense of Christian Persecution. While there he got to hear several testimonies of Christians who have been beaten and imprisoned. Others had buried loved ones for the sake of the gospel.

Wesley, Jordan, and TJ discuss how we in America can encourage and support those who are suffering for the faith.

Resources discussed on the program:

Operation World

Voice of the Martyrs

I Commit to Pray

If you want to write letters to persecuted Christians:

Open Doors USA

Prisoner Alert includes tips to keep in mind when writing.

Wesley and TJ continue their discussion on persecution but this time the focus is on what is happening and could be coming in the future in America. To help them understand the issue Steve Crampton, a lawyer with the Thomas More Law Society is in the studio. Steve has fought on the front lines of the religious liberty battle for years.

Christians in America have incredible freedoms. How can we protect them? How can we make sure our children will experience those freedoms as well?

What was the best advice you were given when you graduated high school or college? What was the worst? Wesley, Jordan, Jeremy, and TJ share their stories of graduating high school and college. While three have finished their college days, Jordan is still taking classes. All four ponder whether college is still worth it, and what may be some viable alternatives for preparing you for a career.

School is over so everyone is thinking about vacation. Do you prefer a week-long experience far away, or a few shorter trips closer to home? Wesley, Jordan, Jeremy, and TJ all have different responses to the question. Also, how can you use your vacation as a means to know God deeper and spread the gospel?

Resources mentioned:

Make Your Vacation an Investment

Age is a Number, Not a Restriction

Eight Days of Hope

In this episode, Wesley and Jordan discuss Mother's Day, and how we should honor all "mothers" in our lives while honoring and celebrating our own biological mother.

For further reading:

A Guide for Mothers Day

A God-Given Ability to Motherhood

For further listening:

Ep. 19 Honoring mommy before she is a mommy

Ep. 20 Honoring mommy

In this episode, Wesley and Jordan are joined by Wesley's wife Chelsea to discuss Mother's Day from a mom's perspective. Chelsea shares her Mother's Day experience as a young mother, and offers suggestions on how to best honor the mothers in our lives and at church.

For further reading:

A Guide for Mothers Day

A God-Given Ability to Motherhood

For further listening:

Ep. 19 Honoring mommy before she is a mommy

Ep. 20 Honoring mommy

Wesley and TJ continue their conversation with Kendra and Robert about Ryan Defrates: Secret Agent, but this time they focus more on what goes into making a show that will keep kids interested while entertaining parents as well. Robert, an award-winning veteran of animated shows and films, shares the secret your kids need to know if they ever want to make a cartoon of their own.