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Something to Think About
Hello COGWA Teens! This podcast will give you interesting and relevant information that will encourage you toward spiritual growth and a greater sense of community within the Church.
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338: Zion, City of Our God
As we prepare to make our way to the Feast of Tabernacles, let's take a brief look at the history and deep meaning of Zion in the Bible.
337: A Brother Offended—a Conversation with Chad Messerly & Jason Hyde
Proverbs 18:19 talks about offending a brother. What does it mean to offend a brother and what can we do to mend the relationship?
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336: What is the Day of the Lord?
The Feast of Trumpets is about the day of the Lord, which is the seventh seal of Revelation. What events are part of the day of the Lord?
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335: The Power of Now
Many things influence our thinking and the decisions we make. There is one that may impact your choices more than you realize. Recognizeing and elimin...
334: Joys and Challenges of Marrying Young—a Conversation with Zach & Emily Smith
Have you considered when you would like to pursue marriage? Listen in as one couple reflects on some of the joys and challenges they experienced after...
333: Baptism Questions—a Conversation with Jason Hyde & Chad Messerly
In this week's episode, we explore big questions surrounding baptism. How do you know if you're ready? Who should you talk to about these questions? W...
332: Are We Victims of Victim Mentality?
How can we be responsible in a world that likes to shift blame? How do we avoid falling victim to victim mentality?
331: Clean and Unclean Meat
The what, how, and why when thinking about clean and unclean meat laws.
330: All In
This year’s camp Christian Living theme is “Seek First the Kingdom.” That direction from Jesus Christ should impact all aspects of our lives. What’s i...
329: The Mark of the Beast, Buzz Lightyear and You
What can the Toy Story character Buzz Lightyear teach us about the mark of the beast described in Revelation?
328: Two Trees...
During this podcast we will look at and consider two trees. Two trees that will determine the outcome of your very life – depending on which tree you...
327: Strength Through Adversity
Sometimes we are given opportunities to choose to tackle a challenge so that God can shape us and make us stronger. Join Daniel and Cindy Harper as th...
326: Be A Zoe
She has run over 25 marathons and come in dead last in every one of them. What could we possibly learn from someone who has never won a marathon race...
325: How to Get Motivated to Study the Bible
Sometimes it can be hard to be motivated to study including studying the Bible. Listen to this podcast to learn 5 ways to encourage motivation for st...
324: Who Are You Really?
We are more than our name, more than what we do, more than what others think of us. Our identity -- who we are -- is revealed in the Bible, and it's a...
323: Paraskevidekatriaphobia
Millions suffer from this unfortunate condition. Is there any reason to live with this fear?
322: Abomination of Desolation
What exactly is the abomination of desolation? Why is it important to understand what it is?
321: Commencement
Many commencement speeches are given this time of year. Have you ever thought about what might be said in a commencement speech God might give?
320: Why Not Join the Military?
There are many reasons people give for joining the military, but should those be our reasons? Why does the Church teach against joining the military?...
319: Are You Climbing Your Mount Everest?
Since the first person to summit Mt. Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953, many have achieved climbing the world’s largest mountain. Among them is the...
318: That's a Big Guy
Sometimes in life we face situations that need a different approach. Often, for us to get past certain issues we need to stop doing what we’ve always...
317: Why Are We So Small?
The ten largest “megachurches” in the US today, boost attendance figures from 26,000 to 76,000!! Our entire Church organization does not even come clo...
316: We've Moved
When a major, abrupt change happened in my life I learned to shift my perspective, to adapt, and to go to God for help.
315: An Unleavened Bread Kind of Day
This podcast looks at why God used unleavened bread as a symbol for one of His annual festivals.
314: The Festival You Can't Keep...Yet
Passover is the one service each year that teens are not required to attend. Have you ever wondered why? Is that just to leave you out, or is there a...
312: The Quality of the Warhorse
You'd probably never guess the biblical character trait that a warhorse can teach us about.
311: Miracles
God is the God of miracles. He has recorded many in the Bible and He performs them in our lives today. Think about the miracles of God, talk about the...
310: The Greatest Shooters
Seth Curry and Caitlyn Clark are currently phenomenally accurate shooting guards in professional basketball…including 3-pointers. What did they go thr...
309: Heroes of Faith and Us
Can we be like the Heroes of faith in Hebrews 11? Yes, if we follow their example of…repentance.
307: How to Stay Focused on God
How do we stay focused on God in a world full of distractions? In this episode of Something to Think About, Chad Messerly discusses three ways we can...
306: Keep Your Cool
It is that situation in time that just infuriates you and makes you angry. Why does it happen? How can we avoid it?
305: Your New Playlist
The underlying message behind your repetitive thoughts can be likened to soundtracks or a familiar playlist on repeat. Filling that playlist with posi...
304: If You Are Green You Are Growing
Being “green” can sometimes have some negative connotations, but at the same time, understanding that we can always learn and gain experience is a val...
303: How Did Josiah Do It?
King Josiah of Judah accomplished great things in his reign. What were the keys to his success?
302: Prayer and a Shrimp Boat
David marveled that someone so great as the Creator of the universe would take note of us insignificant humans—yet Jesus said if we ask in His name, H...
301: What are You Doing to Develop Your Brain
Your brain is actually changing and developing. And what you do affects that development. What can you do to focus and think better?
300: The Gifts of Peace and Joy
This time of year, peace and joy are well displayed on decorations. Is peace and joy really part of this season? God gives peace and joy. What is diff...
299: Prove All Things
Scripture tells us to prove all things. What does that mean for you? How can you prove all things as a teen?