The Saints That Serve Podcast

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Jonny took a family trip to Orlando to experience SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Universal’s Epic Universe in 2026, and what we found surprised us. From Sesame Street rides and penguins at SeaWorld to short lines and Dragon coasters at LEGOLAND, and the massive worlds inside Epic Universe like Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo World, Dark Uni...

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A billion-dollar box office upset and proof that value beats hype - our Summer Movie Draft has a winner. We break down how smart strategy crushed big marketing, from Superman’s momentum play to How to Train Your Dragon comparisons, and why Lilo & Stitch outperformed expectations while Jurassic World stumbled.

Plus, we look ahead to the year’s ...

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In this episode of Saints That Serve, we dive into Amy Vanderbilt’s 1952 Complete Book of Etiquette, testing which traditions still matter - and which ones deserve to stay in the past. From anniversary gift rules to over-the-top invitations, we ask what etiquette looks like when love is the point.

Then it’s time for our “Before or After Christ” hi...

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What if youth ministry works best when it stays simple?

In this episode of Saints That Serve, we share a real behind-the-scenes story of ministry built not on hype, but on Jesus, Scripture, and consistency. From Baptist roots to a non-denominational youth room, we talk about culture shock, raised hands in worship, and the decision to keep the Bib...

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How does Young Life effectively reach teenagers with the gospel today? In this episode, we sit down with Ethan to explore how relational youth ministry, consistent presence, and clear gospel teaching shape lives. From high-energy club and Campaigners to distraction-free camps and Work Crew, we walk through how Young Life helps students understand...

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 Big News!

John is stepping back into full-time missions with Youth With A Mission in Hawaii. After months of prayer and discernment, a simple phone call opened the door to serve through practical work - maintenance, leadership, and mentoring - while living out our faith in everyday tasks.

 In this episode, we share what led us here, what mission l...

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What shapes us more than we realize - stories, habits, or community? In this episode of The Saints That Serve Podcast, a free-flowing conversation moves from pop culture laughs and mythic monsters to deeper reflections on virtue, faith, and daily formation. We break down vampires, zombies, and an epic Odyssey trailer, connecting fandom to discipl...

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The holidays are loud, and meaning often gets lost. 

In this episode, we take a warm, approachable look at three seasonal observances - Hanukkah, the Winter Solstice, and Kwanzaa - exploring their history, purpose, and what they reveal about identity, hope, and community. 

From the faith and perseverance behind Hanukkah, to the human longing for li...

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What really makes a great Christmas gift - price, popularity, or the story behind it? In this festive episode of Saints That Serve Podcast, we race through 100 years of iconic Christmas gifts, from 2025 predictions all the way back to teddy bears and Erector sets. Along the way, we revisit classics like Pokémon cards, NES, Furby, Cabbage Patch Ki...

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We start this Christmas episode with a fun December challenge - dodging Wham’s “Last Christmas” - and then dive into a clear, Bible-centered look at the Nativity. We explore how Matthew’s genealogy, Isaiah’s child-king, Micah’s Bethlehem prophecy, and Hosea’s “Out of Egypt” all point directly to Jesus as the promised Messiah.

We also look at the h...

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Discover the history of American Christmas traditions - from early German trees and classic Santa stories to department-store magic, radio specials, wartime holidays, kid-centered mornings, and the 90s movies that became annual favorites like Home Alone, The Santa Clause, and Elf.

We break down how traditions grew, how Black Friday and modern tech...

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Discover how Thanksgiving is celebrated around the world from America’s classic turkey day to Japan’s Labor Thanksgiving, Canada’s October holiday, Germany’s Erntedankfest, Brazil’s Day of Grace, Korea’s Chuseok, and more. We explore the history, traditions, and faith behind global gratitude, and what these celebrations can teach us about our own...

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What happens when New Age spirituality, livestream culture, and unchecked authority collide? We break down the rise of Love Has Won, the group that crowned a blue-skinned “Mother God,” sold $88 “spirit surgeries,” and built a digital following that hid manipulation behind cosmic language.

We trace how the movement formed, why people were drawn in,...

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What happens when childhood chaos meets adult craftsmanship and a $10 wager? We dive into LEGO history, creativity, and nostalgia while playing our recurring game Brick or Trick, guessing real vs. fake LEGO sets so you can play along and keep score.

From Ole Kirk Christiansen’s 1958 patent to Bionicle’s fusion builds and today’s LEGO Star Wars, Ha...

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Why do some fads disappear while others shape culture? From teddy bears and swing dancing to Beanie Babies, grunge, Fortnite, and AI, we rewind through 120 years of trends to see how tech, taste.

We also dive into the buzz around K-Pop Demon Hunters. We unpack the fun, the friction, and how to watch with discernment.

If fads are shortcuts for ident...

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The finale of Spooky Season 2025 is here! We explore what makes horror games thrilling from Bioshock and Resident Evil to Dead Space, Lethal Company, and Left 4 Dead. We break down atmosphere, co-op chaos, and why remakes feel scarier than ever.

We also talk boundaries: why we avoid occult themes in games like Phasmophobia, while still loving susp...

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What if the “harmless” scares we loved as kids shaped how we see horror today? In this episode of Saints That Serve Podcast, we explore children’s horror from Scooby-Doo to Stranger Things, Goosebumps to Harry Potter. We compare lighthearted frights with deeper stories like The Lord of the Rings, Watership Down, and The Secret of NIMH, asking: do...

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Spooky Season is here - haunted houses, ghost tours, and jump scares everywhere. But what if most “ghosts” aren’t human spirits at all, but deceptive presences? In this episode, we look at what the Bible says about death, spirits, and why God warns against mediums, necromancy, and divination.

We explore how grief can be exploited, how folklore lik...

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Join Jonny and Jarus as they dive into the tangled world of Kingdom Hearts, gaming’s most famously complex story. From the Destiny Islands to Castle Oblivion, they follow Sora, Donald, and Goofy through Disney worlds, battling Heartless, Nobodies, and Organization XIII while unraveling the eternal clash of light and darkness.

Along the w...