BE THE 25
This is the place where teens and young adults come to explore how to live the Christian life in a non-Christian world - and thrive.
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🙌 BIG NEWS: Be the 25 just WON FIRST PLACE 🥇 for Best Solo & Co-Host Podcast at the Selah Awards – a HUGE honor in Christian publishing! 💥
But this episode isn’t just about celebrating a win... it’s about what GOD wants to do THROUGH YOU. 💡
👉 Maybe He’s calling you to:
· Start a Bible study 📖
· Launch a prayer group 🙏
· Use your gifts in music, art, sports, or leadership ...
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Do you ever look in the mirror and wish you could change something—maybe everything—about yourself? 🪞😣 Have you scrolled through social media and thought, “Why can’t I look like that?” 📱💔 Or maybe you’ve even wondered if God messed up when He made you. 😔💭
In this episode, we’re digging into 3 things that get in the way of accepting how God made you—and how to start seeing yourself the way H...
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📢 SHOW NOTES:
Have you ever wondered... 🤔
"How do I know for SURE Jesus really rose from the dead?"
You've heard it your whole life — but is it TRUE? 🤨
🎧 This episode dives deep into 🔍 the REAL EVIDENCE and busts 🔥 the most popular theories people use to explain the empty tomb without a resurrection. From grave robbery 🦹, wrong tomb 🪦, and hallucinations 🤯, to imper...
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🕵️♂️💥 Ever wondered if there's REAL PROOF that Jesus rose from the dead?
What if we investigated it like a real missing person case?
In today’s episode of Be the 25, we’re going full detective mode 🧠🔎 as we start breaking down some of the most common theories people throw around to explain away the resurrection:
❌ "Jesus wasn’t really dead..."
❌ "Someone stole the ...
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👉 In today’s episode of Be The 25, we’re exposing 5 MORE PLACES PEOPLE LOOK FOR THEIR WORTH—and how JESUS GIVES YOU VALUE in a way NOTHING ELSE CAN.
🔹 Missed PART 1? Check it out here! Learn about 5 common places people search for worth—only to come up empty.
📖 IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE’RE COVERING:
🔥 5 MORE PLACES Your Worth ISN’T Found:
5️⃣ It isn’t found in YOUR RELATIONSHIPS OR FRIENDSHIPS. 💔 ...
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Do you ever struggle with self-worth? 🤔
Does your value feel tied to social media likes, what others think, or how you look? In a world that constantly tells you to measure up, fit in, and seek approval, it’s easy to feel like you’re never enough.
BUT HERE’S THE TRUTH—your worth isn’t something you have to earn. 🙌 It’s already been given to you by Jesus Christ!
In today’s episode of Be The 2...
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In today's world, we're more connected than ever 📱💬—yet loneliness is at an all-time high. Have you ever felt completely alone, even in a crowd? Do you have hundreds of followers but no one to turn to when life gets tough?
In this episode of Be the 25, we're diving deep into what loneliness really is, why it happens, and—most importantly—how God meets us in it. 🙌💙
🌟 WHAT YOU’LL...
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Suicide is a tough topic, but we can’t ignore it. Maybe you've wondered: What does the Bible actually say about it? Can someone who dies by suicide go to heaven? Maybe you've lost someone and are struggling to make sense of it all. Or maybe—just maybe—you’re battling those thoughts yourself, feeling like there’s no way forward… but there IS.
🎧 In this episode, we break down what the Bi...
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❓Are you silently struggling but feel like you can't let anyone know?
😔 Do you ever feel pressure to hold it all together because you're a Christian?
💭 What should you do when the weight of your struggles feels unbearable?
In this powerful episode of Be the 25, special guest Hilarie MacLeod shares her deeply personal story of how hiding her struggles led to a downward spiral—...
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🙌 In this episode of Be The 25, we’re diving into the POWER OF SHARING YOUR STORY—and WHY IT MATTERS more than you think.
💬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✝️ Why Your Story Matters to God:
- God knew every detail of your life before you were born (Psalm 139:16).
- Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works ALL things for His purpose—even the tough moments.
- Your highs,...
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🎙️ SHOW NOTES: Why Are There So Many Church Denominations?
Have you ever wondered why there are SO MANY church denominations? 🏛️✝️ Today on Be the 25, we’re uncovering how the Christian faith branched out into various denominations—and WHAT THAT MEANS for YOU as you live out your faith. 🌱
🎧 Episode Highlights:
- The very first church began shortly after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension....
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Podcast Show Notes: 3 Ways to Fast-Track Your Spiritual Transformation 🌱✨
Today on Be The 25:
Every follower of Jesus is in the process of being transformed. And here's the exiting news: you can actually speed up the process! These 3 steps can help accelerate your transformation and help you become the person God designed you to be—much sooner than later. 🚀
💡 Key Scriptures:
• 2 Co...
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🎙️ The Bible and Real Life: 3 Ways Scripture is Relevant to You
📖 Is the Bible still relevant today?
💭 Does it really speak to what you’re going through—like school stress, relationships, or big life choices?
🙌 Spoiler alert: YES! The Bible is timeless and speaks directly to your everyday life. Let’s dive into 3 powerful ways Scripture connects with YOU:
✨ 1. Relatable Stories
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📖 WHY THE BIBLE MATTERS: 3 INCREDIBLE WAYS IT CAN IMPACT YOUR LIFE! 🌟
Hey Be the 25 fam! 🌎✨ Ever wonder if the Bible REALLY matters? 🤔 Today, we're talking about why this ancient book is still SO powerful and totally relevant in your life. 💪 We're breaking it down into three ways it can make an impact:
1️. Know God Deeply 🙏 – Want to know what God is really like? From His names, Hi...
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🎙️Show Notes: Are You Really a Christian? Understanding What It Truly Means
Hey there, Be the 25 fam! 🙌 Today, we're getting REAL about what it means to be a TRUE CHRISTIAN. 💡
❓ Do you call yourself a Christian?
❓ What does it REALLY mean to follow Jesus?
❓ Is it just about going to church or being a good person?
This episode of Be the 25 unpacks it all! 🧐 We’re diving deep into t...
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🌪️ EPISODE TITLE: Find Hope in Your Storm 🌪️
• Have you ever watched a storm roll in, knowing there’s no way to stop it? 🌧️
• maybe you're bracing for a hurricane or a storm of your own—one that isn’t made of wind and rain – and you’re not sure how you will get through it.🌪️
But just like we know who controls the weather 🌦️, we can trust that God is in control of the storms we face. ...
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🎙️ Be The 25 Show Notes – Are Bible Stories Real? Unpacking the Truth Behind Them
🔥 Have you ever wondered if the stories in the Bible are real?
Are they just myths, fables, or legends 📜 – or is there something more? 🤔 Today, we’re diving into that very question! 🎙️
🔍 In this episode:
- We’ll explore different types of stories in the Bible – some are historical 🏛️, while others are fic...
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🙋♀️ Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit in at your church or youth group? 😔 Do you sometimes feel out of place, left out, or disconnected from others in your church community? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Today on Be the 25, we’re talking with a courageous teenager, Nora Kate Duell, who faced these same struggles. 🎙️ Nora Kate shares her story of how she took matters int...
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🎙️ In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to the heart for many of us—finding the RIGHT church community to belong to. 🏠 Whether you’re just starting out in your faith, moving to a new town 🗺️, starting college 🎓, or just feel like it’s time for a change, finding a church home is a big decision. But how do you find the RIGHT community? 🤔 Join us as we break down 5 key thing...
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Ever felt unsure about how to find your spiritual footing when entering a new environment? Whether you're heading off to college, moving to a new city, or stepping into a new life phase, maintaining strong faith is crucial for navigating unfamiliar places and faces. In today's episode of Be the 25, we welcome Corbin Schmid, a 20-year-old student at the Universi...
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