Brewing with Jim

134 – Should I join the military?

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Should I join the military?
If you had to ascribe "chapter titles" to the different phases of your life, what do you think they would be called? Which are you in now?

Brewing with Jim focuses on giving biblical and experiential perspectives to life’s hard questions. We survey the students at CVCS and do our best to create a genuine conversation around the talking points the students want to know most about. We are excited to bring you a show once a week addressing topics and creating an open forum for honest conversations. Thank you all for listening and taking the time to Brew on life’s questions with Jim.

CVCS is a college preparatory, private Christian school in San Juan Capistrano, California serving over 700 students from junior kindergarten through grade 12, including approximately 30 international students from around the world.

Disclaimer: The topics covered and answers offered in Brewing with Jim mine the wisdom attained from a life of pastoral ministry and care. They do not constitute professional or clinical training or expertise in counseling or mental health. CVCS and its podcast network want to provide a platform for the discipleship of our community. Brewing with Jim is our attempt to foster that environment in a format that is accessible and open for all to partake in. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers’ own and may or may not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Capistrano Valley Christian Schools or its faculty. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.

133 – How can I pray for myself when others need so much more than me?

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How can I justify praying for things in my life when there are so many people in the world that need so much more than me?
Do you have a favorite smell?

132 – How do we understand the Bible when it's written for such a different culture?

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How is it possible to understand or relate to the Bible when it was written for such a different culture?
Why did you decide to make Brewing with Jim?

131 – What are the differences between loving God with all my "heart, soul, mind, and strength?"

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What's the difference between loving God with all my "heart," "soul," "mind," and "strength?"
What's a food that everyone seems to love, but you can't stand?

130 – Should I attend one church at a time, or can I bounce around a few?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How important is it to attend one church at a time, as opposed to floating around a few?
What story from the Bible would you most liked to have witnessed in peson?

129 – How do you comfort someone who is grieving?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you comfort someone who is grieving?
[No second segment this week]

128 – Is it wrong to want to be popular?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it wrong to want to be popular?
What is the biggest way you feel like you've "changed" over the course of your life?

127 – Why did God create us in the first place?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Why did God create us in the first place?
What's a lesson you have learned from one of your students before?

126 – Should Christians avoid stories with magic, witchcraft, etc.?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Should Christians avoid stories that involve magic, witchcraft, or spellcraft?
What's a mistake you made earlier in life that you're now thankful for?

125 – How do you keep friendships alive after high school?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you keep friendships alive after high school?
If you could only eat one kind of candy for the rest of your life, which would it be?

124 – Is it okay for Christians to get cremated?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it okay for Christians to get cremated?
What fashion trend do you wish you could bring back?

123 – How do you explain the "problem of evil?"

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you best explain the "problem of evil" to a non-believer?
Do you have any favorite card or board games that you like to play?

122 – How do I stop obsessing over my grades?

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I stop obsessing over my grades?
No second segment today!

121 – What should I do if I don't like my friend's other friends?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What should I do if I don't like my friend's other friends?
Have you ever been in a talent show? If so, what did you do to compete?

120 – Can Christians believe in karma?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Can Christians believe in karma?
What's something you (Jim) would like to know about me (Joseph)?

119 – How long should people date (and how old should you be) before getting married?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How long should people date before getting married?
How old should you be when you get married?

118 – If non-Christians can be good people, why do we need Christian morality?

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

If non-Christians can be good people, why do we need Christian morality?
If we magically added another standard–sized room to your house, what would you use it for?

117 – Should students use AI for their schoolwork?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Should students be allowed to use AI to help do their homework?
Think of the sermons you've delivered throughout your career. Do you have one or more that stand out and you felt were particularly powerful?

116 – Is it true that "everything happens for a reason?"

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Does everything really happen for a reason? What about bad things?
What's a classic superpower (flight, invisibility, strength, speed, etc.) that you would want?

115 – In church, what's the difference between teaching and indoctrination?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

In church, what's the difference between teaching and indoctrination?
If there was a perfect clone of yourself, do you think you would get along with each other?

114 – Is it okay to only go to church on holidays like Christmas and Easter?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it okay if I go to church only on holidays like Christmas and Easter?
What are some "culture shock" moments you've experienced in your life/travels?

113 – Should parents monitor or control their kids' cell phones?

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Should parents monitor or control their kids' cell phones?
No second segment this week... We had a lot to say about the main question!

112 – Can Christians use personality tests (like the Enneagram)?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Can Christians use personality tests (like the Enneagram)?
What's the most beautiful landmark or site you've ever visited?

111 – Is it a bad idea to date or marry a non-Christian?

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it a bad idea to date or marry a non-Christian? (What if I converted after we married?)
What's the last time you truly put "max effort" into a thing?

110 – How would you answer the criticism that the church is full of hypocrites?

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How would you answer the criticism that the church is full of hypocrites?
Think of a very funny person you know. What makes them funny?

109 – Can pastors ever use AI when writing their sermons?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Can pastors ever use AI when writing their sermons?
Do you have any habits you'd like to build? Break?

108 – How do I break a cycle of repeating the same sin over and over?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I break a cycle of repeating the same sin over and over?
If I gave you the chance to write anyone in the world a thank you card right now, who would it be addressed to, and what (generally) would it say?

107 – Are there ways I can build my self-confidence?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Are there ways I can build my self-confidence?
What is the nicest and most formal outfit you have in your wardrobe today? When's the last time (and occasion) you've worn it?

106 – Does it matter if my job feels like "a calling" or not?

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Does it matter if my job feels like "a calling" or not?
Is there a BWJ-type question that you would genuinely like to ask and recieve advice on? If so, what is it?

105 – How can I stop procrastinating?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How can I stop procrastinating?
Sight unseen, would you rather live in 1500 AD or 2500 AD?

104 – Should Christians avoid celebrating Halloween?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Should Christians avoid celebrating Halloween?
If you had to lead a book club on any book, what book would you choose and why?

103 – Is it bad to think about my biggest regrets in life?

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it unhealthy to spend a long time thinking about my biggest regrets in life?
Someone else is going to swap into YOUR life for a day. What advice would you give them ahead of time?

102 – Do my grades actually matter?

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Do my grades actually matter?
If you could swap lives with someone for a day, who would you choose and why?

101 – How can God forgive even the worst imaginable sins?

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How can God forgive even the worst imaginable sins?
Some people have epithets (like "King Richard The Lionheart" or "Ivan The Terrible"). If you could have an epithet, what would you like it to be?

100 – How do you set rules for your children without being too strict?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you set rules for your children without being too strict?
What advice would you give yourself before recording Episode 1 of BWJ?

99 – Are any lies ever justified?

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Are any lies ever justified?
What have you noticed about how the students you've taught have changed over the years?

98 – Should Christians ever participate in "hustle culture?"

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Should Christians ever participate in "hustle culture?"
What's a misconception people tend to have about you?

97 – How do I stop comparing myself to other people?

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I stop comparing myself to other people?
What's something that a student can do in class that absolutely makes your day?

96 – What do I do if my prayers feel "scripted?"

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What do I do if my prayers feel "scripted?"
What is something you accomplished in life that, at one point, you thought you'd never be able to do?

95 – How long should I wait to ask someone for their forgiveness?

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How long should I wait to ask someone for their forgiveness?
Have you ever had a nickname? What was it and why?

94 – How do I stop overthinking everything in life?

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I stop overthinking everything in life?
If you could hop onto a phone call with the Pope later today, what do you think you'd talk about?

93 – When should I tell another Christian that I feel judged by them?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

When should I tell another Christian that I feel judged by them?
What's a movie you've seen that you absolutely hated, and why?

92 – Is it normal to grow distant from my parents as an adult?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it normal to grow distant from my parents as an adult?
Was life more fun for you as a kid or as an adult?

91 – How do I make friends as an adult?

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I make friends as an adult?
What's a piece of technology that absolutely blows your mind?

90 – Is it okay if I disagree with some of my pastor's teachings?

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it okay if I disagree with some of my pastor's teachings?
What character trait makes you instantly dislike someone?

89 – How important is one's reputation?

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How important is one's reputation?
What character trait makes you instantly respect or admire someone?

88 – Does God really give people trials in life to test their faith?

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Does God really give people trials in life to test their faith?
Tell us about your wedding day!

87 – How do I deal with a difficult boss?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I deal with a difficult boss?
If you had to sacrifice one of your five senses, which would you get rid of, and why?

86 – How do pastors set boundaries while still fulfilling their duties?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do pastors set boundaries on their time while still fulfilling their duties?
What is something expensive but definitely "worth it?"

85 – Why is school so boring?

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Why is school so boring?
What's something that made you laugh in the last week?

84 – Is it bad to go to church just because other people want me to?

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it bad to go to church just because other people want me to?
What's a word that you like or use a lot more than most other people?

83 – Do I have to go to college?

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Do I have to go to college? (Is college worth it?)
What's one question in life that you would love to have an answer to?

82 – Can I love my enemies without having to be around them?

Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Can I love my enemies without having to be around them?
What's an occupation that you admire but could never do yourself?

81 – How do you break bad habits?

Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you break bad habits?
What's something hard for you that seems easy for most other people?

80 – At what point should a pastor tell a person to talk to a psychologist?

Tue, 13 May 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

At what point should a pastor tell a person to talk to a psychologist?
What's something easy for you that seems hard for most other people?

79 – How do you balance work life and home life?

Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you balance work life and home life?
If you had to move to any other country in the world, which country would it be, and why?

78 – What are the keys to making good decisions in life?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What are the keys to making good decisions in life?
If you got to choose, would you have rather had 10 siblings, or be an only child?

77 – How do you handle failures/rejections in healthy ways?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you handle failures/rejections in healthy ways?
Impromptu Follow-Up: How do you reject others well?

76 – Is it bad if I don't feel particularly guilty about my sins?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it bad if I don't feel particularly guilty about my sins?
What was your first impression of me?

75 – How do you explain God to a little kid?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you explain God to a little kid?
If you got to relive any single day of your life, which day would it be, and why?

74 – Does the term "fake it till you make it" work for our faith?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Does the term "fake it till you make it" work for our faith?
If you had the opportunity to host any TV show (game show, talk show, etc.), which would it be and why?

73 – Why would God love me when I live an unspectacular life?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Why would God love me when I live an unspectacular life?
What is/was the best car you've ever owned?

72 – Is it vain to pray for financial security?

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it vain to pray for financial security?
If you had to compete in any Olympic event today, which do you think you'd perform the best at?

71 – How do I know if I'm a Christian, and what should I do to deepen my faith?

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I know if I'm a Christian, and what should I do to deepen my faith?
You have the oppurtunity to make one food item freely replenish indefinitely in your fridge. Which item is it?

70 – What do I do if God seems "silent" in my life?

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What do I do if God seems "silent" in my life?
If you could talk to any species of animal on Earth, what would it be, and what would you want to say?

69 – Is it weird for Christians to enjoy media with horror or demonic themes?

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it weird for Christians to enjoy horror movies, including those with demonic/Satanic themes?
If you had to write a book using nothing but the knowledge you already have in your head (no research!), what would you write about, how long could it be, and how confident would you be in its accuracy?

68 – Do I have to forgive everyone for everything they do to me?

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Do I have to forgive everyone for everything they do to me? What about very painful things that I can't get over?
Who was your "best friend" growing up?

67 – How can I love my neighbor when I have so many neighbors?

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Do I have to forgive everyone for everything they do to me? What about very painful things that I can't get over?
Who was your "best friend" growing up?

66 – Is it fair to pray for other people to change instead of me?

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it fair to pray for other people to change instead of me?
What was your favorite meal as a child?

65 – Is it wrong for Christians to be rich or successful?

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it wrong for Christians to be rich or successful?
When in life would you say that you "peaked?"

64 – Can you explain the Trinity in a way that makes sense?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Can you explain the Trinity in a way that makes sense?
If you could change one rule in your household growing up, what would it have been?

63 – How do you deal with doubts in your faith?

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you deal with doubts in your faith?
If you could be a guest on any game show, which show would it be and why?

62 – How much should my parents influence my choice of college/major?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How much should my parents influence my choice of college/major?
As we start 2025, do you ever set New Years' Resolutions? If so, what are they?

61 – How do I "take up my cross" as a kid in school?

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I "take up my cross" when I'm just a kid going through school?
As 2024 ends, what is something fun or memorable that occured this year?

60 – How do you know if a friendship is toxic?

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you know if a friendship is toxic?
What would a typical Christmas celebration look like for you growing up?

59 – How do I know that I'm really going to Heaven when I die?

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I know that I'm really going to Heaven when I die?
What’s the most bizarre or unexpected place you’ve ever found yourself?

58 – I can't concentrate when I try to read the Bible. What should I do?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

I can't concentrate when I try to read the Bible. What should I do?
Who is the most famous person you've ever met? Or that ever knew you/your name?

57 – How do I know if my parents are too controlling?

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I know if my parents are too controlling?
If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be?

56 – How do you deal with peer pressure?

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you deal with peer pressure?
If you could instantly learn the entire history of any one place, person, or topic, which would you choose and why?

55 – How do you discern between God’s will and your own desires?

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you discern between God’s will and your own desires?
What’s the most unusual talent or skill you have that most people don’t know about?

54 – Are long-distance relationships a good idea?

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Are long-distance relationships a good idea?
Do you, or have you ever played any musical instruments? If not, which one would you most want to learn and why?

53 – How should Christians faithfully engage in politics?

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How should Christians faithfully engage in politics?
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever tried, and would you eat it again?

52 – Should pastors ever "get political" from the pulpit?

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Should pastors ever "get political" from the pulpit?
If you could relive any day of your life, which day would you choose and why?

51 – How important is it for my parents to approve of who I date or marry?

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How important is it for my parents to like/approve of who I date and eventually marry?
How many times have you done jury duty? Is there any interesting story that you have from your experience?

50 – How can Christians navigate friendships with people who have different religious beliefs?

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How can Christians navigate friendships with people who have different religious beliefs?
In honor of recording 50 episodes, what have been the highlights of making Brewing with Jim?

49 – What does it mean to be "made in the image of God?"

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What does it mean to be "made in the image of God?"
If you had access to a time machine, where (and "when") would you go? Would you go knowing that it would be a one-way trip?

48 – Is it okay to just ignore people I don't like?

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it okay to just ignore and avoid people I don't like?
Do you prefer to write with a pen or a pencil? Why?

47 – Of all the religions in the world, why believe in Christianity?

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Of all the religions in the world, why believe in Christianity?
If you were suddenly granted an enormous amount of money, how would you spend the next 1-2 days adjusting your life?

46 – How do you build a strong sense of self-identify?

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you build a strong sense of self-identify, and not let yourself be defined by what's going on around you?
If I could grant you the ability to instantly be able to speak any one langauge fluently, what langauge would you choose to absorb and why?

45 – Are Christians allowed to gamble?

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Are Christians allowed to gamble?
What's a relatively cheap and simple item (tool, gadget, etc.) that adds tremendous value to your life?

44 – What age should people be allowed to date?

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What age should people be allowed to date?
Do you have any funny stories or experiences from your dating life? Bad first dates, etc.?

43 – How do you tell someone who's satisfied with their life that they need Jesus?

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you tell someone who's satisfied with their life that they need Jesus?
If NASA were to announce today that they have confirmed the existence of aliens, what would that change about how you live?

42 – Should you try to give people advice if they don't want to hear it?

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Should you try to give people advice if they don't want to hear it?
If you had a 30-second spot to broadcast a messge to every screen in the world at once, what would you say with your time?

41 – How do I know when I "hear God's voice" that it's really Him?

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I know when I "hear God's voice" that it's really Him?
What's been the nicest or most encouraging thing a student or protégé has ever told you?

40 – How do you know when it's time to find a new job?

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you know when it's time to find a new job?
In what way(s) do you take after your parents? In what way(s) are you different than they were?

39 – Is it okay for Christians to cuss?

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it okay for Christians to cuss?
Where were you during the moon landing? Other "Where Were You" Moments?

38 – How can a pastor and their congregation develop trust in one another?

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How can a pastor and their congregation develop trust in one another?
How would you like to be remembered?

37 – How can I be just as excited about my faith on Monday as I am on Sunday?

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How can I be just as excited about my faith on Monday as I am on Sunday?
How did you meet your wife, and when did you realize that she was "the one?"

36 – How do I begin to pick a college major?

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I begin to pick a college major?
Tell us about a teacher that impacted or inspired you.

35 – How do we deal with stress/burnout in life?

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do we deal with stress/burnout in life? (Sabbath)
What was your experience like in school? What kind of student were you?

34 – How do I get over a fear of death?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

I'm a Christian that is really scared of dying. How can I get over that fear?
Can you describe a mentor or role model who has had a profound impact on your personal or professional development?

33 – What is different about a Christian education?

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What is different about a Christian education?
If you could have dinner with any three people, living or deceased, who would they be and why?

32 – How do you connect with God if you can't see or feel Him?

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you connect with God if you can't see or feel Him?
Reflecting on your life journey so far, what things are you most grateful for?

31 – Is high school beneficial to the "real world?"

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is high school beneficial to the "real world?"
Do you have any plans for your summer break? What do you enjoy doing during long breaks from school?

30 – How do I know that God has a plan for me, personally?

Tue, 28 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I know that God has a plan for me, personally?
What is something you're currently striving to improve or learn more about in your life?

29 – How do I tell my parents that I don't want to go to church?

Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do I tell my parents that I don't want to go to church?
What is a cherished or formative childhood memory that you still think about often?

28 – What is the best method of studying in school?

Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What is the best method of studying in school/Do you have any study tips?
Besides the Bible, what's a book, movie, or some other story that has left a lasting impression on you? What about it resonated with you?

27 – How long should I pray for the same thing?

Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How long should I pray for the same thing?
What is something you wish you could tell to your 10-, 30-, and 50-year old selves?

26 – Is it bad if I don't get anything out of my church's worship songs?

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it bad if I don't get anything out of my church's praise & worship songs?
Aside from teaching, ministry (work stuff), what is a skill or hobby that you're passionate about, and how did you discover your interest in it?

25 – What is some advice you've received that's made an impact on you?

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What is some advice you've received that's made an impact on you?
What kind of music do you listen to, and how have your tastes changed over the course of your life?

24 – Do you need to go to church to be a Christian?

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Do you need to go to church to be a Christian?
Tell us about the best vacation you've ever been on. Where did you go, what did you see and do, etc.?

23 – What version of the Bible do you recommend people read?

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What version of the Bible do you recommend people read?
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

22 – How can Jesus be both fully God and fully man?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How can Jesus be both fully God and fully man? (The Kenosis of Christ)
Did you play any sports growing up? Do you root for any sports teams today?

21 – How do you process major changes in life?

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you process major changes and transitions in life?

20 – What if we don't want to be labeled a "Christian?"

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

I'm a Christian, but what if I don't like being called a "Christian?"

19 – Why do we need school?

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Why do we need school?
What's the difference between "Schooling" and "Education"?

18 – What do we do about the conditions that hold us back? (Part 2/2)

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What do we do about the conditions that hold us back?

17 – What do we do about the conditions that hold us back? (Part 1/2)

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What do we do about the conditions that hold us back?

16 – Has a "throwaway" prayer ever had an impact?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What is a "throwaway" prayer?
Has a "throwaway" prayer ever had a profound effect on your life?

15 – Is it important to speak correctly?

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it important to speak correctly?
How is God jealous? How is that different than envy?
How have you learned to help students improve the way they speak?

14 – What do you do about a bad roommate?

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What makes a bad roommate?
What do you do about a bad roommate?

13 – How should I choose a college?

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000

It's college application season!! This week's questions:

What was your college experience?
How do you choose a college?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of going to college?

12 – What are "spiritual gifts?"

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What are spiritual gifts?
How does a Christian develop their spiritual gifts?
What sets a Christian's "spiritual gifts" apart from similar actions from non-Christians?

11 – What's the difference between judgment and discernment?

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What's the difference between judgment vs. discernment?
What came first: the Chicken or the Egg?
If a Tree Falls in a Forest, does it make a sound?

10 – Must Christians Live the "Christian Lifestyle?"

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Must Christians Live the Christian Lifestyle?
Is any kind of lie ever okay?

9 – What does it mean to have Christ as your foundation?

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What does it mean to have Christ as your foundation?
Advice for dealing with hard conversations during holidays?

8 – What is "Christianese?"

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What is "Christianese?"
What are your thoughts on studying and being prepared for class/exams?

7 – Is it better to give or receive gifts?

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

Is it better to give or receive?
How soon is "too soon" for Christmas lights?
Do you have a real or fake Christmas tree?
Why do we even celebrate Christmas?

6 – What is sin? How do you overcome temptation?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What is/isn't sin?
How do you overcome temptation?
How do you know God's Will?
What are your favorite Thanksgiving foods?

5 – What makes a good friend?

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What makes a good friend?
How do you stay in touch with distant friends/family?
How do you mend/end bad friendships?
Are you a dog person or a cat person?

4 – What are some of the best ways to share the Gospel?

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What are some of the best ways to share the Gospel?
What advice do you have for students applying to college?

3 – What does it mean to be in love?

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

What does it mean to be in love?
What are your thoughts on tattoos?

2 – How do we find our calling?

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do we find our calling? How do we know what we're doing is "right?"
What was your first car? What kind of car should a high schooler get?

1 – How do you define success?

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

This week's questions:

How do you define "success?"
How does one get to know God?
Do you like pineapple on pizza?