The turning of the year is a perfect time for reflection. The best way to start a new year strong is to take some time to reflect on the previous year. By reminding yourself of the highlights, challenges, and lessons you've learned, you are able to enter a new year with intentionality, clarity, and purpose. In this episode, we recap our favorite books, top podcasts, highlights, challenges, and lessons we've learned in 2024. We also talk about what we're looking forward to in 2025 and share some tips for starting the new year strong.

Here are some questions to ask yourself to start 2025 strong:

• What were your favorite books you read in 2024?
• What were your favorite podcasts you listened to in 2024?
• What are you proud of from this past year?
• What challenges did you encounter in 2024?
• What are some of the lessons you learned in 2024?
• What is something you are excited about in 2025?
• What is your word/phrase for the year?
• What are some habits and rhythms you can implement to make 2025 great?

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Going home for the holidays can lead to a mix of emotions. Some of you have been counting down the days until you could go home. For others, you are preparing to walk into a warzone. The reality is, young adulthood is a season of change, and that impactss our home and family lives as well. Our relationships with our parents and siblings change. Our faith in Jesus may be new to people at home and some of tho former traditions and activities just aren't for you anymore. How do we navigate these tensions and challenges?

In this episode, we discuss various ways to make this trip home for the holidays a success. Here are some practical tips we walk through in the episode:

1. Serve your family -- Do chores and tasks without being asked. Serving opens the door and demonstrates love.
2. Remain consistent with your rhythms -- Have a spiritual plan. Keep reading your Bible. Keep praying. Create a conducive environment.
3. Stay in touch with community -- Do a reading plan with friends and hold each other accountable.
4. Be prepared -- Uncover common tripwires and don't be caught off guard by former temptations.
5. Adjust expectations -- Your family and friends likely know a different version of you. Help kindly introduce them to the new you.
6. Don't force your convictions on others -- You can't expect someone who doesn't know Jesus to act like Jesus.
7. Share your story -- Give a reason for the hope you have (1 Peter 5:16). Tell people about what God has done in your life.
8. Set boundaries with love -- Change is hard, especially for your family. Be gracious.
9. Practice forgiveness -- Extend forgiveness quickly. Overlook offense. Apologize readily.
10. Find a church and invite your family -- Use Christmas as opportunity to start new traditions.

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Young adulthood is a season of change. One of the aspects of life that changes the most is relationships. High school friends goes to different colleges. College friends get jobs and get married. A new job takes you or your friend away to a new city for a new chapter. The question is, how should young adults navigate these changing relationships and long distance friendships?

In this episode, we discuss various friendship dynamics and break down some tips on how to navigate long distance and changing friendships. The fact is, some friendships are for a season, others are for a reason, and a select few are for a lifetime. Here are the four tips we walk through in the episode:

1. Be intentional -- Find a way to stay in touch.
2. Manage Your Expectations -- Expectations make or break your relational well-being.
3. Be Where Your Feet Are -- Prioritize the in-person relationships near you. You need people in proximity.
4. Give Others (And Yourself) Grace -- Give yourself and your friends the benefit of the doubt.

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We have all been there - wanting community and desiring deep authentic relationships. We were created for a relationship with Jesus but also with others. Many of us know we want lasting Christ-centered friendships but don’t always know how to get there. How do we build better friendships in our lives? How do we pursue others intentionally while also navigating our 9-5? How can we be a better friend so we can build better friendships?

In this episode, we discuss three ways to build better friendships. We start by answering some of your questions about navigating community as young adults. We also look at the life of David and the friendships he had. Many of us can relate to the desire for community. But building the life we want starts with us! We must become the friend we would want. We must see the best in others (Samuel). We must be the ones to show up in every season (Jonathan). And we must not shy away from speaking the truth in love to those we call friends (Nathan). Enjoy this episode!

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Zach Neese is a worship leader and song-writer who currently lives in Alaska. Zach has been a worship pastor and teacher for more than 20 years. In addition to serving as the Pastor of Worship Development at Gateway Church for 14 years, he also directed the Christ for the Nations School of Worship and helped launch and teach the Worship Leadership programs at The King’s University. Zach has a Kingdom culture perspective of biblical worship ministry that transcends denominational and international lines, and he has trained worship leaders from all over the world.

In this episode, Zach shares key insights from his book, How to Worship a King. We dive into the question, "What is worship?" and spend time talking about biblical priesthood, cultural misconceptions of worship, and worship as a lifestyle. Worship is more than a music genre or a 15 minute time slot on a Sunday. We hope you find this conversation as insightful and inspiring as we do. Enjoy this episode!

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The 2024 Presidential Election is upon us. An election year stirs up all sorts of emotions and reactions; including fear, anger, annoyance, excitement, and indifference. The question is: How should a Christian navigate an election? What is our responsibility? What are we called to do? How are we supposed to behave towards those we disagree with? These are all the questions that surface during an election.

In this episode, we discuss the Christian's call to PRAY. We will share 10 Strategic Prayers to Pray Over the Election. The reality is, although we can play a role in the outcome of an election, we cannot control the results or the aftermath. We must remember that regardless of who is in the White House, God is on his throne. We must remain focused on our mission to share the GOOD NEWS with everyone - even those we disagree with. We must allow God to guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, not allowing the election results or the cultural conversation to lead us into fear, anxiety, anger, hate, or doubt. We'd love to hear your takeaways and feel free to share how you are praying during this election!

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Megan Peikert serves as the Events Director at Northview Church in Fargo, ND. She also leads Young Adult ministry at NVC, creating opportunities for young adults to build relationships and grow in their faith. She also helps oversee Rhythm Conference - a 2 day gathering for young adults that exists to encourage and equip young adults as they aim to follow Jesus!

In this conversation, Stephen and Megan discuss Megan's faith and leadership journey. Megan shares about how she came to know Jesus and how her curiosity inspired her small group leader to walk her through the Gospels during college. Megan also talks about navigating life when plans change and shares about attending college during Covid-19, stepping into a ministry leadership position at age 20, experiencing border-line burnout, exiting a job after 2 weeks, and stepping back into full-time ministry. Enjoy this episode

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Craig Allen Cooper is a USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker. He co-wrote the book "Glad You're Here" with Grammy-nominated country singer and songwriter, Walker Hayes. "Glad You're Here" instantly became a Publisher's Weekly, ECPA, and USA Today national bestseller and has been featured on The Today Show, People Magazine, The 700 Club, Jesus Calling, and Family Life Radio, as well as various other news sources, radio and television programs and podcasts, including That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs and Dream Big with Bob Goff. He resides in the greater Nashville area with his lovely wife, Laura, and their four kids (right next door to his friend Walker).

In this episode, Craig shares the story of how he and Walker Hayes became friends. The story is an impactful story about the power of friendship including a gifted van, a torn down fence, and heaps of Walker Wednesdays at a local dive bar. We dive into practical ways you can develop meaningful friendships and how anyone can make a difference in someone's life through authentic friendship. Enjoy this episode!

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