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WORLDVIEW
One of our most popular topics to date has been our Worldview series. Steve wrote that series 6 years ago after studying Christian world view for many years, there are some updates and new insight he’s gained. Please join us for this refreshed series.
In this first episode, Steve shares the questions he’ll talk through and share some startling statistics about the state of Christian believers.
Referenced in this episode:
Matthew 6:22-23
How to Stay Christian in College by J. Budziszewski
Young Men Breaking Free by Steve Wood
Beginning Apologetics by Jim Burnham
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis: A Complete Guide to His Life & Works by Walter Hooper (no longer published; would have to find a used copy)

This is a reair of an interview Steve did with Jewish-Catholic convert, Debbie Herbeck.
Steve has Debbie Herbeck in the studio today, sharing her story of how she came to know Jesus Christ. Debbie shares the first time she remembers praying to God, converting from Judaism to Christianity and the important role the bible has played in her life. 
To learn more about Debbie and the ministries she co-founded with her husband, visit the Renewal Ministries website.
Tune in to our next show for an interview with Debbie and her daughter, Rachel, to hear all about the work they’re doing to connect with youth and young adults in the Faith.

This episode is a reair of the popular show with Sister Ann Shields. This show originally aired in 2016. Given the number of youth that are continuing to fall away from the Church, let Sister’s story serve as a guidepost to help us bring them back and help prevent further fallout.
Sr. Ann Shields joins Steve today to share her conversion story and to discuss her powerful book, More of the Holy Spirit: How to Keep the Fire Burning in Our Hearts. 

YOUTH MINISTRY
Steve wraps up this series on youth ministry. How to keep kids Christian in college, C.S. Lewis, apologetics for beginners and scripture are all parts of today’s episode.
Referenced in this episode:
Matthew 6:22-23
How to Stay Christian in College by J. Budziszewski
Young Men Breaking Free by Steve Wood
Beginning Apologetics by Jim Burnham
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
S. Lewis: A Complete Guide to His Life & Works by Walter Hooper (no longer published; would have to find a used copy)

YOUTH MINISTRY
Young people are being exposed to scripture, but not being watered. Just as we need water to survive, youth need more than to simply know that the scriptures exist.
Referenced in this episode:
Psalm 1
Psalm 119
Hebrews 4:12
Luke 24

YOUTH MINISTRY
Wisdom from C.S. Lewis, the Gospel of John and a book on how to read a book – Steve digs into some curriculum and strategy for teaching disciples how to be disciples.
Referenced in this episode:
CCC 103, 131-133
The Gospel of John
How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler