Eastview Students: High School

This week, Zach talked about what it means to find your Every Day worth in Jesus. Looking to the world for your worth will never be enough, so what does it look like to instead pursue an every day confidence in being a child of God? Listen in to find out! (6/6/21)

How can we make our faith a priority this summer? While summer is exciting, it also poses unique challenges to growing in your faith, so we sat down with ministry partner and elder Jim Karch to talk about how to grow spiritually over the summer. We discuss what spiritual formation looks like, how to grow in your faith, and what practices are best to grow closer to God. And, of course, we have a good laugh about the funniest things that happened in the past week.

This Sunday, check out a panel discussion with several senior students about what they learned from their high school experience! (5/30/21)

What step do you need to take to draw closer to God? Do you feel like there are too many barriers to experience a relationship with Him? This week, Ben Miller joins us and talks about how God has broken barriers in order to be with us, and that he wants to meet with us. We hope this is an encouraging reminder that God is closer than you might think! (5/23/21)

Graduation is just around the corner! Join us for this conversation as Zach and Cooper speak specifically to graduating seniors and about transitioning out of high school. They discuss how to stay strong in your faith after high school, advice for college, what it's like to graduate, and major pieces of advice for this next season of life. And, of course, they also talk about the funniest thing that happened to them this past week.

This week, Zach talks about LIGHT. In the midst of everything the world tries to give us, Jesus is the only true light in this world. Jesus is the answer. As followers of Jesus, we are then called to be a light in our everyday lives, even when we are opposed by those around us. We hope you are encouraged to be a light in your schools, homes, and communities! (5/9/21)

Smoking, drinking, and partying is a big temptation during high school. How should Christian high schoolers respond? In this episode, we're joined by Eastview's Junior High Pastor Matt McClane as we discuss the Christian approach to parties, whether alcohol is a sin, and how a Christ-follower should respond to the legalization of marijuana.

This week, Marissa talks about how Christians are called to live in community. In Exodus 25, we see how the priest was the only person allowed at the table with God, but Jesus coming to Earth broke that mold. Jesus was inclusive to all but limited to one physical body, so with the presence of the Holy Spirit, the early church was able to be inclusive to all in all places. We, too, have the same call as the early church (5/2/21).

This week, Zach talks about the cleansing power of Jesus. When we struggle with sin or difficult life circumstances, God promises that he can make you clean. The wash basin in the Tabernacle points to Jesus washing away our sin, and also show the importance of taking the next step of baptism (4/25/21).

We're back! Join us for this conversation with a dear friend of ours, Dale Avery, as we discuss how we can respond to the racial injustices in our nation. In this conversation, we talk about how to respond to racial injustice as Christ-followers, the Black Lives Matter movement, and how to approach social media.

This week, Matt talks about living in repentance. Drawing from the imagery of the Altar of Burnt Offering in Exodus 27, Matt reminds us that Jesus is our ultimate sacrifice. As a result, we get to follow Jesus and repent every single day, just like the Israelites used the altar to make themselves right with God. (4/18/21).

In the FIRST week of our new series "Vintage Blueprint," Matt encourages us to remember that God is ALWAYS with us. He talks about the Tabernacle (Exodus 26), which indicated the presence of God in the Old Testament, and how God is now present through the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives (as seen in Acts 2). We hope you are encouraged and uplifted by this reminder of God's presence! (4.11.21)

In the last week of our "Passover" series, Zach reminds us that God is a Way Maker. He reminds us that God keeps his promises, performs miracles, and lights up our darkness, even when we don't see it or feel it. In whatever season of life you're in, we hope you are encouraged to run to the Lord and lean into His love and deliverance. (3/28/21)

As a Christian, have you ever struggled with doubt? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, Zach and Cooper and joined by fellow Eastview staff member Annie Brzezinski to talk about how to handle doubts. They talk about the fact that doubting is normal, how to approach your doubts, and how to maintain hope in the midst of a doubt-filled season. We hope you are encouraged and lifted up by this conversation!

This week, Zach preached about the importance of remembering. Just as the OT people of God remembered the Passover through a meal, we need to find ways to remember what Jesus has done for us. One of the best ways to do this is by asking questions. Find out more by listening to this week’s message! (3/21/21)

This week, Zach talks about the fact that our sin is incredibly serious. BUT - Jesus sacrificed Himself for us and has saved us from this sin, and we are free from its power. This is such a beautiful truth, and we hope you are encouraged by this message! (3.14.21)

Join Zach and Cooper as they tell their stories and touch on questions sent in by you! Stay tuned for later episodes where we'll dive deeper into your questions. For now, enjoy this fun conversation as Zach and Cooper talk about their testimonies, God as a solid Rock, and about an eventful ski trip.

This week, Matt talks about the body and blood of Jesus. Because His body was broken and His blood was spilled, we are separated from death. His blood was poured out for all, and as a result, we are saved! (3/7/21)

In the first week of our Passover series, Zach talks about how Jesus died in our place. Out of love for us, Jesus went to the cross, saving us from sin and death. This incredible and foundational truth is what we will be focusing on throughout this series.

The issue of p*rnography is becoming worse and worse in our culture. Chances are, this has affected you or someone you know. In this episode, Zach and Cooper sit down with pastor Stuart Blade and talk all about the problem of p*rn, and how to deal with its presence in our culture. They talk about why it's destructive, how to fight against it, and how there is HOPE in the battle.

This week, Zach shares about the preparation that Jesus has already done for us. In the same way, the priests in the OT were prepared to serve God’s people, Jesus has prepared us for a good work. What will you do with that? How about serve?

Why do you serve? This week, Matt talks all about serving and how Jesus is the focus behind what we do. He also talks about trusting God and allowing the Spirit to move you to serve. We hope that you're able to increase your understanding of what Christ-centered, Spirit-led service is (2/14/21).

How do you date well in high school? Should you date at all? Is it bad to be single? In our third Counterculture episode, Cooper and Zach are joined by high school sweethearts and former Eastview-ers Tess and Keegan Majer as they discuss how to date well in high school and how to approach singleness as a high school student. Whether you're in a relationship, hoping to be in a relationship, or content being single, this conversation has some great content, and we hope it's encouraging to you in whatever season you're in!

What are you a slave to? In the first week of our "Serve" series, Zach talks about the FREEDOM that we have in Christ. Through the cross, He has freed us from our sin. As a result, we SERVE Him and His kingdom. We hope you are encouraged and reminded of your freedom in Christ this week!

In the LAST week of our "Everyday Worship" series, Matt talks all about serving, giving, and contributing to the Kingdom of God. What does it look like for us to move past selfish ambition and live with generous hearts? (1/31/21)

This week's episode is all about mental health, and how to navigate depression, anxiety, and other mental and emotional difficulties. Zach and Cooper are joined by mental health professional Jen Woodrum, who also serves in Eastview's high school ministry as a small group leader. This conversation provides encouraging insight and practical steps on how to deal with these issues, how to follow Jesus while experiencing them, and how/when to ask for help.

This week, Zach talks about worshiping God every day by something called "practicing the presence." In Exodus, God’s presence comes and dwells in the camp. Just as the people of God followed his presence, we are called to do the same. God gave us his Holy Spirit to live inside of us, guide us, teach us, and lead us towards Jesus’ plan for our life. We can then worship him by becoming more aware of his presence in our life. Want to know how to do that? Check out this week's sermon! (1/24/21)

This week, Zach talks all about prayer. He discusses how to pray, why so many people struggle with praying, and how God answers our prayers. We hope that you're encouraged by this refreshing reminder that God hears us when we pray and that He desires to talk to us (1/17/21).

In the first episode of our NEW segment, Zach and Cooper introduce the Counterculture podcast and discuss multiple topics, including how COVID-19 has affected high school students and what it looks like to pursue an "everyday" faith.

This week, Cooper talks all about worshipping the Lord through music. He challenges us to reframe our understanding of how to musically worship, discusses different false idols in our lives, and talks about how to incorporate musical worship into our everyday walk with Christ (1/10/21).

In the first week of our new series, Zach talks all about the importance of reading the Bible, and how to practically do so throughout the week (1/3/21).

What is the cost of your life? Have you been trapped by some sort of struggle this year? What if we knew that a baby in a manger meant your life is now redeemed? This week, Zach dives into the idea of redemption, and how Jesus counted the cost and found us worth coming to earth for.

In 2020, joy has been hard to come by. But - there is hope. This week, Matt talks about the importance of finding our joy in Jesus instead of the things of this world. This is especially relevant during the Christmas season as we continue our series focused on the Year of Jubilee (12/13/20).

Is sin weighing you down? Are you desperate for someone to rescue you? In the first week of our new sermon series about the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus), Zach teaches about the freedom that we have through Jesus, and how He has rescued us from our sins (12/6/20).

In the last week of our "Great I AM" series, Marissa preaches out of Exodus 3. Join us as she encourages us to fuel our lifelong service and worship of God by inviting us to remember who God WAS, in order to help us remember who He IS and WILL BE (11/29/20).

Matt is back! Join us as Matt talks about God's constant presence in our lives, our deliverance from sin through Christ, and how to pursue God every day (11/22/20).

This week, Zach talks about identity. If you've been wrestling with your identity during this crazy year, you're not alone. Take some time and listen as Zach encourages us to remember that God is the true source of who we are.

In the second week of our series “The Great I Am,” Zach preaches out of Exodus 3 about the importance of seeking God’s presence every day, and how God is aware and working in our world.

In the first week of our new series “The Great I AM,” Aleska preaches out of Exodus 3, discussing the importance of choosing to listen to God's voice and understanding our identity in Christ (11/1/20).

In the last week of our "The Fam" series, Zach teaches about how God has adopted us into his family (10/25/20).

This week, Zach teaches out of Exodus 2 and Hebrews 11 (10/18/20).

In the first week of our series "The Fam," Matt preaches out of Exodus 1 about our heritage, and how it matters (10/11/20).

In our last week of the "Big Ideas" series, Zach teaches out of Exodus 20 about the Ten Commandments, and how they command us to "Love God and Love People" (10/4/20).

In our first sermon episode (!!) Zach teaches out of Exodus 16 about how God cares for us, and how we can approach Him with our needs (9/27/20).