Young Not Dumb

Singleness can feel like a season of waiting, loneliness, frustration, or even feeling left behind. Yet the Bible speaks about singleness very differently than our culture often does.

In this episode, we talk about what Scripture actually teaches about singleness and why it is not simply a waiting room for marriage. We discuss how to trust God when His timing doesn't match our expectations, how to avoid making relationships an idol, and what it looks like to pursue purpose, growth, and contentment in a season of singleness.

Whether you've been single for a few months or many years, this conversation will challenge you to see singleness as an opportunity for faithfulness rather than something that must simply be endured.

Topics discussed: Christian singleness, dating, waiting on God, contentment, relationships, God's timing, purpose.

Did dinosaurs really exist, and if they did, what should Christians do with them? Some believers wonder whether dinosaurs contradict the Bible, while others assume Christians have to reject science altogether. So what does Scripture actually say?

In this episode, we explore how Christians can think biblically about dinosaurs, creation, and the relationship between faith and science. We discuss different Christian perspectives on the age of the earth, whether creatures like Behemoth and Leviathan could relate to dinosaurs, and why debates about dinosaurs often become bigger conversations about trusting God's Word.

Most importantly, we talk about how to approach questions that the Bible does not directly answer without losing sight of the gospel and the truths Scripture makes abundantly clear.

Topics discussed: dinosaurs, creation, science and faith, young earth, old earth, Behemoth, Leviathan, biblical worldview.

Why is selfishness so natural, and how do we actually grow out of it? In this episode, we talk about what the Bible says about the human heart and how the gospel reshapes the way we think about ourselves and others. We explore what real, everyday selflessness looks like beyond extreme or unrealistic examples.

We also address the tension of serving others without burning out or losing healthy boundaries and how to grow in humility in a sustainable way. This conversation is about becoming more like Christ in how we love, serve, and think about the people around us.

Topics discussed: selfishness, humility, serving others, Christian growth, identity in Christ, loving others well.

How does someone go from being on fire for God to feeling distant or lukewarm? In this episode, we talk about what it actually means to drift away from God and how it often happens gradually rather than all at once. We walk through the warning signs of spiritual drift and why it can be hard to recognize in ourselves.

We also address the big question many people are afraid to ask about whether someone who drifts away is still saved and what the Bible says about that. Most importantly, we talk about how to return to God, rebuild intimacy with Him, and guard your faith from drifting in the first place.

Topics discussed: backsliding, lukewarm faith, spiritual drift, staying close to God, salvation, Christian growth.

What does it actually mean to store up treasures in heaven, and how is that different from success here on earth? In this episode, we walk through what Jesus teaches about eternal reward and what truly lasts beyond this life. We spend time in Scripture looking at how generosity, faithfulness, endurance, and even our motives carry eternal significance.

We also wrestle with real questions like whether it is wrong to desire heavenly reward and how to live with an eternal mindset without neglecting our responsibilities today. This conversation is meant to shift perspective from temporary gain to lasting impact and help you think more clearly about what you are truly investing your life into.

Topics discussed: treasures in heaven, eternal reward, stewardship, generosity, faithfulness, biblical priorities.

If God is all knowing and sovereign, can our prayers actually change anything? In this episode, we explore what the Bible says about God’s will, prayer, and passages that seem to show God changing His mind. We address the tension many people feel when wondering why they should pray if God already has a plan.

We talk about the purpose of prayer, whether we are trying to change God or if He is changing us, and how to approach God with both boldness and trust. This conversation helps bring clarity to one of the most common and honest questions about faith and prayer.

Topics discussed: prayer, God’s will, sovereignty, faith, trusting God, biblical understanding of prayer.

Why does God make us wait, especially when we are praying, trusting Him, and trying to do the right thing? Waiting seasons can feel confusing, discouraging, and even lonely.

In this episode, we talk about why God allows seasons of waiting and what we see throughout Scripture in the lives of people like Abraham, David, and Joseph. We explore what God may be doing beneath the surface when it feels like nothing is happening and how waiting often shapes our character, trust, and dependence on Him.We also address the real questions people wrestle with in these seasons, like wondering if they did something wrong, missed God’s will, or are being overlooked. We talk about the temptations that come with waiting, including taking control, settling, comparison, and losing hope, and how to fight those struggles in a healthy, biblical way.

This conversation is about learning how to wait well, remain faithful in the middle of uncertainty, and trust God’s timing even when it does not make sense.

Topics discussed: waiting on God, trusting God’s timing, faith, patience, comparison, discouragement, spiritual growth.

The Bible includes stories of war, commands involving conflict, and teachings from Jesus about loving your enemies. So how are Christians supposed to make sense of all of this?

In this episode, we walk through what Scripture says about war across both the Old and New Testaments and address the tension many people feel when reading these passages. We talk about how to understand God commanding war in the Old Testament alongside Jesus’ teachings on peace and enemy love, and whether all violence is sinful or if there is moral complexity in a broken world.

We also discuss difficult questions about innocent people suffering in war, how Christians should think about military service, self defense, and national protection, and what it means to be peacemakers in a world that is not yet fully restored. This conversation aims to move beyond political talking points and focus on a thoughtful, biblical understanding of justice, peace, and the reality of living in a fallen world.

Topics discussed: war in the Bible, current war, war with Iran, just war, peace, violence, military service, justice, Christian worldview.

Is it wrong for Christians to have nice things, go on vacations, or spend money on themselves? Or should we feel guilty knowing that money could be used for something “more important”?

In this episode, we explore what the Bible actually says about money, possessions, and enjoying what God provides. We talk about the difference between having things and being attached to them, and how to recognize when something becomes an idol rather than a blessing. We also address the tension many people feel when spending money, including the story of Judas questioning the use of expensive perfume and what that reveals about our motives.

This conversation is about finding a biblical balance between generosity and enjoyment, stewardship and freedom. We discuss practical principles to help guide decisions around spending, lifestyle, and priorities so that we can live with gratitude and wisdom without falling into guilt, comparison, or selfishness.

Topics discussed: money, stewardship, generosity, materialism, Christian lifestyle, spending, biblical perspective on wealth.

Can you follow Jesus on your own without being part of a church or Christian community? A lot of people feel like they connect with God more personally than they ever have in a church setting. Some even choose to do “church at home” and wonder if that is enough.

In this episode, we talk about where the idea of independent faith comes from and what the Bible actually says about how the Christian life is meant to be lived. We walk through the “one another” commands in Scripture and why they require real, consistent community. We also address the reality that church can be messy, hurtful, and difficult, and look at how the Bible handles conflict between believers, including examples like Euodia and Syntyche.

This conversation challenges the idea that we can follow Jesus in isolation and shows what we miss when we try. At the same time, we paint a picture of what healthy, biblical community can look like and how to pursue it even when it feels uncomfortable or imperfect.

Topics discussed: Christian community, church, doing life together, biblical unity, one another commands, church hurt, following Jesus alone.