The Student Podcast

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Students! Come and hang out with Brock and Abigail as they discuss Biblical topics, and how they apply to our lives in today's chaotic world.

Episodes

  1. Jun 12

    James: The Architecture of Grace

    Welcome to week two of our journey through the book of James! Last week, we learned that James was Jesus’s brother, and he wrote this letter to Christians who were going through some really tough times. He reminded us that following Jesus doesn’t mean life will be perfect. In fact, we will face hard times. But God can use those hard times to make our faith stronger. Today, we are looking at a big question: Did James actually believe in God’s grace? Some people in history thought James cared too much about doing good rules and forgot about God’s free gift of forgiveness. But today, we are going to look at the “anatomy of temptation”—how temptation works inside us—and see how James points us right back to God’s awesome grace.

    9 min

  2. Jun 5

    James: Expectation v.s. Reality

    When you choose to follow Jesus, what do you think your life is going to look like? A lot of people start their faith journey with the wrong expectations. They might listen to people who promise that God will always keep them healthy, wealthy, and safe from any kind of pain. But the book of James—which is like the “Proverbs of the New Testament”—tells us a totally different truth. The Christian life is actually a journey where God uses life’s toughest challenges to change our character and make us look more like Jesus. James was actually the half-brother of Jesus. Growing up, he didn’t even believe Jesus was the Messiah! It wasn’t until he saw the resurrected Jesus face-to-face that his life completely flipped. He went from a major skeptic to a totally surrendered follower and leader of the church. He wrote this letter to early Christians who were suffering and fleeing for their lives. His message to them is the same message for us today: Hard times are a normal part of life, but God uses the fire of those trials to purify our faith.

    8 min

  3. May 22

    The Originals: David

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    9 min

  4. May 15

    The Originals: Joseph

    God’s providence transforms our pain. Joseph’s journey shows that God can take betrayal, injustice, and seasons of suffering and weave them into a grander story of deliverance and hope. Genesis 50:20.Integrity matters in the dark. Whether serving in Potiphar’s house or forgotten in a dungeon, Joseph refused to compromise his moral standards, proving that true faith remains steadfast even when life feels completely unfair. Genesis 39:9.Sovereignty paves the way for supernatural forgiveness. Instead of seeking vengeance against the brothers who sold him into slavery, Joseph chose grace because he trusted that God was ultimately in control.Joseph’s life points directly to Jesus. From being a beloved son betrayed for silver to being falsely accused and subsequently exalted to save a world, Joseph serves as a profound Old Testament shadow of Christ. John 6:35.We choose to get bitter or better. Joseph’s life is a masterclass in trusting God when life feels unfair, proving that a heart of forgiveness is the ultimate evidence of a life transformed by God. Genesis 45:5.

    8 min

  5. May 8

    The Originals: Noah

    Noah lived in a society that had reached a breaking point. The Bible describes a culture of rampant "wickedness," where people were entirely focused on their own desires rather than God's design. In the middle of this chaos, Noah stood out—not because he was a perfect superhero, but because he was "righteous" and "blameless." This doesn't mean he never messed up; it means he lived with integrity and stayed connected to God. When God called him to build a massive Ark to survive a coming judgment, Noah chose radical obedience over social reputation. His life reminds us that even when the world around us feels like it’s losing its way, we can choose to live differently. Ultimately, Noah’s story points us toward Jesus, who serves as our true "Ark" of safety and grace in a broken world.

    7 min
  6. PursueGOD 2026 Update - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast

    Feb 18 ·  Bonus

    PursueGOD 2026 Update - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast

    Welcome back to the podcast! Join us this week for a special episode, highlighting the updates to our website in 2026! -- The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you’re looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org. Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series. Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship. Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org. Donate Now --

    18 min

  7. 10/18/2025

    How Do I Make Disciples?

    Welcome to the student podcast!

    7 min

  8. 10/18/2025

    How Do I Actually Follow Jesus?

    Welcome to the student podcast!

    13 min

  9. 10/04/2025

    What Is Saving Faith?

    Welcome to the student podcast!

    9 min

  10. 10/04/2025

    Who is Jesus?

    Welcome to the student podcast!

    11 min

  11. 09/27/2025

    What’s Wrong with the World?

    Welcome to the Student Podcast!

    9 min

  12. 09/27/2025

    Can I Really Know God?

    Welcome to the Student Podcast!

    15 min
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Students! Come and hang out with Brock and Abigail as they discuss Biblical topics, and how they apply to our lives in today's chaotic world.

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  • Creator
    PursueGOD
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 PursueGOD
  • Show Website
    The Student Podcast