Wes Young Writer

"Do this, do that, /  a rule for this, a rule for that; / a little here, a little there" (Isaiah 28:10). If the Christian walk has ever appeared to you as just a whole bunch of buzz-killing rules and regulations, then this is an episode for you. Turns out, it is indeed for freedom that God set us free. He'll take a feast and a festival, a joyful heart and a grateful smile, over a despondent legalism any day.

What is that old definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. You know, in that short little sentence we find a good description of human history. "I can make this work on my own, without turning to God. I know I can, I know I can, I know I can." This second episode of Season 3 gives a look at Isaiah's take on humanity's stubbornness. [*NOTE: This episode references a link to an amazing book by G. K. Chesterton. Follow this link for a free online copy: http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks01/0100311.txt. Or this link for Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Everlasting-Man-Audiobook/B0170GLGJ0.]

East and Wes has gone on the road, recording along the supply-preaching trail. All seven episodes in Season 3 are from the book of Isaiah, today's specifically looking at God as our Father. [*Note: Seasons 1 & 2 have been archived. If you are interested in hearing old episodes, simply contact me through my website, wesyoungwriter.com.]

East & Wes is a podcast for helping us keep our spiritual bearings as we navigate the world around us. Wes here, and I am a teacher, author, and supply preacher in the middle Georgia area. My life statement is: "Drawing humanity closer to God."

The East and Wes podcast provides a Kingdom perspective in hopes that both my listeners and myself will draw nearer to our Maker.

Check out my website for more great stuff, including my debut novel, Reaching Sol, which is available for purchase: wesyoungwriter.com.

The finale of our second season! After our adventure through a wide range of interviews, it's time to bring it all together into a meaningful final picture. I'd say this is as political as I get, and as symbolic. Buckle your safety belts everyone (or better put, snap on your life jackets). *Story written and read by Wes Young.

Today’s episode looks at missions: the movement and desire of the Church to reach out. Our pastor interviewee is Rev. Glenn Jakes of Perry Presbyterian Church in Perry, GA. Find them online at perrypres.com, on Facebook @pcaperrygeorgia, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyhG9VAZhSje-xy6ajTidRg. Their physical address is 1111 Second Street, Perry, GA 31069.

This East and Wes episode spotlights a pastor and former police chief in Vidalia, GA. Pastor BL Horne of South Thompson Baptist Church explores the oft misunderstood topic of the “churched” and the “unchurched.” What does that mean? How are these two groups related? Etc. Find South Thompson on Facebook by searching for “South Thompson Baptist Church,” or try this link: https://www.facebook.com/souththompson.baptistchurch.35/timeline?lst=89400036%3A100018003947596%3A1600078383. South Thompson’s physical address is 225 South Thompson Road, Vidalia, GA 30474.

This episode of East and Wes investigates the varied worship styles of the Church, exploring both what this variety means and how we should navigate it. Today’s feature pastor is Chad Hendley of Cottondale Baptist Church in Eastman, GA. Find out more at www.cottondalebaptistchurch.com. Cottondale’s physical address is 5930 Leitch Street, Eastman, GA 31023

Today we explore the definition of the Church, capital C. What is this thing, and what part do we play in it? For answers, we turn to our feature pastor for Episode 3, Jay Moore of Limestone Baptist Church in Cochran, GA. Find out more at limestonebaptistchurch.org. Limestone’s physical address is 874 Highway 257 Cochran, GA 31014.

Today we look at the Church and its relationship to the community around it. Our feature pastor for Episode 2 is Dennis Watson of Harp's Crossing Baptist Church in Fayetteville, GA. Find out more at harpscrossing.com. As a bit of a bonus, this episode ends with some new music from Fayetteville musicians Eli and Nick Akin. Find them at brothersabiding.com.