West Ridge Students

In Week 4 of our series, BUILT DIFFERENT, we look at the courage of Daniel.  How do we see courage in his life?  Why is courage necessary for any man or woman of God?

In this week's Student Discussion episode, Charlie and Avery talk about the story of Hannah and the faith that she showed in God to answer her prayers.  They discuss God's perfect timing and how they have seen that in their own lives.  They also discuss what it looks like to be built different, what should set Christians apart from other people, and share stories of throwing up at soccer practice.  

What do you do with the big dreams, struggles, or things on your heart?  Do you try to figure them out on your own?  Are you taking them before God and asking Him to respond?  This week, we look at the life of Hannah in the Old Testament and how she diligently prayed and trusted God for the things on her heart.

In this week's Student Discussion episode, Avery talks with Jett, Bowen, and Oliver about leadership.  They talk about the leadership of Moses in the Bible.  They talk about times they have looked for validation from others instead of from God.  They also discuss modern day leaders that they look up to.  What makes them a good leader?   How can they grow as leaders as teenagers?

In this week's Student Discussion episode, Avery and Charlie talk with Madison and Ava about trials, suffering, and difficulties in life.  They talk about what they can learn from the life of Joseph and his obedience to God even when it wasn't easy.  How can students live that same way today?

This week, we begin a new series called BUILT DIFFERENT.   We look at the life of Joseph and see how he handled adversity, suffering, setbacks, and trusted God in spite of his circumstances.

In this week's Student Discussion episode, Avery and Charlie talk with Tiffany and Lily about Jesus as an innocent baby and a sovereign king.  They discuss why Jesus can be trusted to rule over their lives, but also the struggles they face in allowing Him to do that.  They also discuss their favorite Christmas cookie and their favorite Christmas drink at Starbucks.  This is the final episode of 2023.  Our student services will be back on January 7, 2024.

In our final week of our Christmas Remix series, we look at Jesus as both an innocent baby and a Sovereign King.  Do we see him as both?  Neither?  Why is it important for our every day lives to see Jesus as both?

In this week's Student Discussion, Avery and Charlie turn into a couple of Scrooges.  Perhaps because no one joined them as a guest.  They dump on New Year's Resolutions, classic Christmas movies, songs sung by Mariah Carey, and other Christmas traditions.  Fortunately, they turn their frowns upside down when it comes to Tyler's message on the dragon in the story of the nativity.  They talk about the spiritual and physical realm, how they have faced spiritual battles in their lives, and what to do about it.  They also invite students out for the last Reckless of the year this Sunday night.

Typically, we view the Biblical story of the nativity as cute and sweet, with a little baby and some shepherds and wisemen.  But, did you know that the Christmas story in the Bible involves a dragon and war?  Sometimes, we need to be reminded not just of what's happening physically, but what is happening behind the scenes in the spiritual world.  The birth of Jesus was so important that an enemy was ready to attack.