There are many young adults who are newly married or planning to get married and we love having them around in the YA community. They are so needed!!  Mark and Laura Fincham lead one of our YA Community Groups that are specifically for this demographic and this week we get to hear from them. They are so cool. They have so much wisdom to share for EVERY young adult so don't miss this one. 

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Are you someone who comes from a divorced home? Do you have friends who are from a divorced family? Chances are, the answer is yes. Our guest on this week's episode is someone who has parents that are divorced and their divorce actually led to her salvation! She helps us think through what it is like to have divorced parents and how God can use it for good. Make time for this episode in your week. You won't be sad you did. 

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There may not be a more relevant question than this one. Curtis & Pastor Pat answer one of the many "Ask Us Anything" questions submitted by young adults. We are praying that your hearts are enlarged after this conversation and you walk away encouraged to love people like Jesus. Remember this: There is a seat in this place for you.  Below are the links to the sermons referenced in this weeks episode.

Understanding & Ministering to the LGBTQ Community (Part 1)

Understanding & Ministering to the LGBTQ Community (Part 2)

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Sexual purity is a big deal. It's a constant battle of the mind and heart. Curtis, Andrew, Lindsey, and John sit down and talk about their experience and some of what they have learned in this conversation. 

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The word "Gospel" is something we throw around here in the YA world and at Saylorville Church quite often. Do you ever wonder what the gospel means? Or have you forgotten how the Gospel impacts your daily life? We were pumped to sit down with our Lead Pastor at Saylorville Church to talk about Gospel 101.

Book Referenced: Gospel 101 by Jeff Dodge

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We have been asked the question a lot lately: "What does it mean to 'pray without ceasing' and how do I actually do that?" Hopefully this helps you think it through. It's definitely a posture. It's more about submission than anything. Take a listen.

Resources:
John Piper - Pray throughout the day

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You ask, we answer.  How do we live in a culture of deconstruction? It seems as if the whole world is abandoning the ideals of our faith. Is this you? Do you know someone who is doubting their faith or asking questions? This is a conversation you won't want to miss. Included below are a few links that were discussed in today's episode as well as one to help you go deeper in the conversation on deconstruction. 

• Rhett’s deconstruction: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qbna6t1bzw&t=556s

• Link’s deconstruction: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1AZhlyoD9s

• Unbelievable Channel: (has many interviews on deconstruction)

https://www.youtube.com/c/Unbelievableshow

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Do you love to sing? Is worship only singing? What is Worship?  We decided to bring in a couple of our Worship Leaders at Saylorville Church and have a conversation with them about what they have learned about personal worship and what the Word of God says about Worship. It's a super helpful conversation. Don't miss it. And hey, it's the week of YA Worship Night so make sure you RSVP here to let us know you're showing up. We would love to see you there. 

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When is the last time you've thought about confession? When is the last time you've confessed your sin to someone? Curtis, Lisa, and Nara have an interesting talk about the beauty of confession and how it's vital to our community. Nara came out with the best quote after we finished our conversation. She said, "Talking about sin is a little like talking about poop - it's uncomfortable to talk about but everyone does it." 

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We are excited to be BACK for season two of The YA Podcast. Curtis, Lisa, Doug, and Luke sit down for an intro episode as they tackle Christmas break, the new year, and what is planned for season two of The YA Podcast. They are pumped to be back. YA Worship Night is January 27th at Saylorville Church. You can RSVP here.

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