This episode explores how gratitude is more than a holiday feeling — it’s a spiritual discipline rooted in Scripture. Through an exegesis of 1 Thessalonians 5:18, the story of the woman with the alabaster jar, and practical ways to stay grateful during the Christmas rush, you’ll learn how to cultivate a thankfulness that lasts long after the season ends.

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In this final episode of our Gen Z series, the girls turn the tables and ask me the questions. We talk about navigating spiritual dry seasons and staying rooted in Christ while juggling the many roles we carry. It’s a reminder that no matter our age or stage, pursuing Jesus is a journey. Tune in!

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In today’s episode, I sit down once again with Sebathany, Mikaela, Ana Karina, and Yasmine—four teenage girls from my church who have been sharing boldly and beautifully about pursuing Christ in their generation. Instead of focusing on where they stand on individual cultural issues, we take a deeper approach and talk about how they navigate a world whose messages often contradict Scripture. Tune in and be encouraged by what God is doing in the hearts of the next generation.

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 In today’s conversation, Yasminee, Mikaela, Sebathany, and Ana Karina share how community strengthens our walk with Christ and how faith in Him leads to real transformation — the kind that shows up in how we serve, give, and love others. Tune in and be encouraged by their stories of growth, faith, and genuine community. 

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 In a world that tells Gen Z to “do what feels right,” my teenage guests are choosing something different — obedience to Jesus. In this conversation, Yasminee, Mikaela, Sebathany, and Ana Karina share what it means to walk in obedience and follow Christ even when it costs them something. Their honesty and conviction will challenge all of us to reflect on what obedience looks like in our own walk with God. 

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with four incredible Gen Z girls from my church. This time we are hearing from Sebathany and Karina. Both young women share how Christ became real to them in powerful and personal ways.

The audio can’t fully capture the emotion we felt in the room as Karina opened up about an experience that changed her life, one that ultimately drew her closer to the Lord and deepened her hunger for His Word. Then, Sebathany invites us into her spiritual rhythms, sharing the disciplines that help her nurture her relationship with Jesus day by day.

Their honesty, wisdom, and love for God will both challenge and inspire you—reminding us that no matter our age, true faith is born in surrender and grows through intimacy with Christ.

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I sat down with four amazing teenage girls—Yasmine, Mikaela, Sebathany, and Ana Karina—to talk about what it looks like to Pursue Christ, community and change in their generation. In this first episode, Yasmine and Mikaela share how Christ became real to them. Their honesty will remind you that no matter your age or season, following Jesus is always about pursuing a faith that’s real, alive, costly and transforming.

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 We’re stepping away from our regular programming for a special episode in honor of Pastor Appreciation Month. I sat down with four Gen Z girls from our church to share heartfelt encouragement and gratitude for our pastors. Their words beautifully reflect the impact of godly leadership and the seeds being planted in the next generation. This episode also marks an exciting milestone—the very first recording in our brand-new CDP Studio at Camino de Paz Christian Church! Join me for this short but meaningful tribute to those who faithfully shepherd our church family. 

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I had the opportunity to visit the memorial set up outside the Turning Point USA building in Phoenix, Arizona. In this episode, I talk about what I saw, felt, and experienced, share some thoughts on the memorial service and reflect on how God can use even the deepest tragedies to awaken hearts and bring about His good.

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 In this closing episode of our Repentant Lament series, we explore the final verses of Psalm 51, where David’s prayer shifts from personal forgiveness to the restoration of God’s people. Sin is never just private—it weakens families, churches, and even nations. But repentance not only cleanses the heart, it rebuilds the walls of community and strengthens God’s people for worship that truly delights Him. Together, we’ll trace the psalm’s flow from guilt to grace, from brokenness to renewal, and from lament to worship, finding its ultimate fulfillment in Christ, the true Temple and Cornerstone. 

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