The Well StudentCast

How do we be in the world but not of the world? And what does that even mean? Life Group leaders Mckenna Gilman and Brett Karaker join Brynn and Ka'eo to discuss whether loyalty to Christ trumps being liked by people, how to be relatable and have empathy without being influenced by society and culture, and whether it is okay to listen to Taylor Swift.

How far is too far regarding physical, emotional, and spiritual boundaries in dating relationships? This question often comes up when establishing boundaries. Brynn and Ka'eo give practical advice on setting boundaries and asking the follow-up question, how can I best honor God in this relationship?

Our day-to-day relationship with God can start to feel passive compared to the mountaintop highs and valley lows. The problem isn't the Lord's presence; it's our awareness of Him. Brynn and Ka'eo talk about the in-between and practical ways to have an active faith.

Is attending Youth Group really that important in high school? Graduated seniors Jake Wyatt and Jenna Obwald join hosts Brynn and Ka'eo to reflect on the impact student ministries had in their lives and encourage those moving into their next year of high school.

We know the Lord created us in His image, but how do we deal with negative body image? Finding freedom from negative body image isn't found through changing our bodies, but by changing our perspective. Brynn and Ka'eo talk about practical ways to reframe our mindset as we head into summer.

The pain of rejection is beyond missing out on what you've been rejected from; it's all the lies and doubts we add to it. We face it when it comes to romance, college, job applications, friendships, and sports. So, how do we deal with rejection in a healthy way? Brynn and Ka'eo discuss how to separate self-worth from rejection and practical things to work toward when feeling hurt.

Where is the Lord amid our anxiety? If I have anxiety, does that mean I am not trusting God? Life is stressful, but there are moments when things go beyond our window of tolerance. Brynn and Ka'eo discuss general anxiety and fear and practical ways to process these feelings with God.

We've all heard that words have power. But what does it mean to use our words for good? Leaders Alex Register and Donovin Guerrero join Brynn to talk about tangible ways to avoid gossip and choose life-giving words.

Loneliness is a difficult feeling to deal with. Making friends and feeling fully accepted is hard, especially in the first year of college. Leaders Sawyer Fischer and Brett Karraker join Brynn to share their experiences with feeling alone and how they dealt with the season of loneliness before finding community.

Can friends fight? A lot of times conflict is seen as a negative sign of unhealth. So how do we fight in a way that honors God? Brynn chats with seniors Kendall Bell and Ella Slayden as they share what is worth a conflict conversation, and their experiences navigating conflict.