Colby Hawkins reminded us that the way we live really matters. From Micah 6:8, he shared that God calls us to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him—choosing actions, loves, and daily steps that reflect Jesus in every situation.

Seth revisited Avengers: Endgame alongside John 15:13 to highlight the themes of sacrifice and redemption. Just as Tony Stark gave his life to restore what was broken, Jesus willingly laid down His life to bring us back to God. Seth reminded students that redemption isn’t just a big Bible word—it’s personal, a story of second chances that God writes in our lives. He encouraged them to live out sacrificial love, celebrate redemption in others, and walk boldly in faith knowing Jesus’ sacrifice has already secured their freedom.

In “Living For The End,” Seth draws from Avengers: Endgame and John 15:13 to show that true love always involves sacrifice. Just as Tony Stark gave his life to save others, Jesus willingly laid down His life to redeem and restore us. Redemption isn’t just a church word—it’s personal, a story of second chances that God writes in each of our lives. Seth challenged students to live with courage, extend grace to others, and remember that real love may cost something, but it points people to Jesus and eternity.

In Deeper On The Deal, Seth builds on Wednesday’s At The Movies message by grounding students in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old is gone, the new is here.” He reminds them that following Jesus doesn’t just “clean us up” temporarily—He makes us brand new. Seth contrasts the world’s labels (grades, popularity, failures) with the gospel’s truth: loved, forgiven, chosen, and a child of God. Using The Lion King again, he points to Simba’s turning point—when he finally remembers who he is and runs toward his true calling. In the same way, students are encouraged to stop living stuck in their past mistakes or the enemy’s lies, and instead step boldly into the future God has prepared for them. Seth closes by challenging everyone to let go of what’s behind and run forward in their identity as new creations in Christ.

In week one of MVMT’s At The Movies series, Seth uses The Lion King prequel and Genesis 3 to unpack the theme “Deal With the Devil.” Drawing parallels between Scar’s betrayal of Mufasa and the serpent’s deception of Adam and Eve, he challenges students to recognize that in life they have two choices: make a deal with the devil by embracing sin, or deal with the devil by resisting it. Seth highlights how the enemy’s tactics haven’t changed—he offers false deals built on lies, questions God’s truth, downplays consequences, and tempts us to chase self-glorification. But deception always leads to destruction, bringing hidden costs like shame, separation from God, and ultimately death. The good news, Seth reminds, is that the battle isn’t ours to win—Jesus already secured victory. Our role is to resist by knowing God’s Word, staying connected in community, and walking confidently in our identity as children of the King. Closing with the iconic scene where Mufasa reminds Simba who he is, Seth urges students to “remember who you are” when faced with lies, temptation, and hardship, and to live boldly as God’s chosen sons and daughters.

In the Back to the Battlefield episode of the Youth Collective podcast, Seth challenges students to approach the new school year with intentionality, spiritual focus, and wisdom from Proverbs. Viewing school as both a mission field and a battlefield, he offers three practical principles: watch your friends—surround yourself with wise, godly influences both in person and online; guard your words—recognize the power of speech to bring life or harm in conversations, texts, and posts; and trust God, not just yourself—seek His guidance daily, even with a simple prayer, “God, lead me today. I trust You.” Seth encourages listeners to pursue spiritual maturity over fleeting spiritual highs, walk with purpose, and boldly represent Jesus in the challenges and opportunities of the school year.

Steven Suits encourages students to carry biblical wisdom with them as they head back to school. Drawing from Proverbs 22 and 23, he outlines five key principles—valuing reputation, choosing friends wisely, staying focused, listening to wise voices, and guarding the heart. Through personal stories and relatable examples, Steven challenges students to prioritize character over popularity and to lean on God’s guidance in everyday decisions.

Seth addresses the students shortly after their return from Yth Camp. He discusses how to handle the spiritual and emotional challenges that follow a significant spiritual experience, a transition he calls moving "from the beach to the battlefield". To combat the "camp high and camp withdrawal," Phipps uses the story of King Hezekiah in 2 Kings 19 as a model for the students to follow. He outlines a three-step approach: first, to expect the battle and spiritual resistance, noting that the enemy often attacks when things are going well. Second, he encourages them to bring the battle directly to God through honest prayer, just as Hezekiah laid a threatening letter before the Lord. Finally, Phipps tells the students to stand firmly on the truth of who God is, rather than on fleeting emotions, which he compares to a roller coaster. He concludes by offering a practical "battle plan," advising students to journal, worship daily, stay in the Word, connect with a group, and remember that the fight is won by faith, not feelings.

This message centers on the nature of true wisdom, emphasizing that it is a gift from God and not merely an accumulation of knowledge. Steven Suits contrasts worldly wisdom, which often focuses on self, popularity, and outward appearances, with godly wisdom, which involves seeing things from God's perspective and having a changed heart. Key themes include the importance of aligning one's actions with their heart's motivations , the power of words , and the ultimate sovereignty of God's plan. Suits encourages listeners to memorize scripture, specifically Proverbs 2:6, as a way to internalize God's wisdom and have it ready to apply in the right moments.

Hal breaks down Proverbs chapters 17 and 18, focusing on the themes of words, wisdom, and relationships. Using passages like Proverbs 17:17 and 18:24, he facilitates conversations about the meaning of true friendship, describing a true friend as one who loves at all times, is forgiving, and remains consistent. The speaker also emphasizes the power of words to either bring life or cause death, sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate how difficult it can be to control one's speech when angered. Finally, the group discusses the difficulty and importance of forgiveness, exploring the difference between covering an offense to promote love and simply ignoring it.