Belong & Go

Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church
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Belong & Go is the weekly podcast from Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Student Ministry, designed to help students grow deeper in God’s Word and live out their faith every day.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    He Became Like You (Hebrews 4:14-16)

    Every religion but Christianity pictures the same thing: God at the top of a mountain, us at the bottom, clawing our way up to reach Him. John flips that picture using Hebrews 4:14–16 — our High Priest didn’t stay at the summit and shout instructions down. He came down and walked the climb Himself, tempted in every way we are, so He could actually relate to what we’re carrying. John shares a personal story of pain and the strange comfort of grieving alongside people who know that same pain — then asks why we still hesitate to run to a God who chose that same kind of closeness with us, on purpose. Recorded live at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church’s Wednesday Night Student Ministry.

  2. Oct 28

    He Built You (Hebrews 3:1-6)

    Using the image of a Lego set — built with care, proudly displayed, then shattered on the floor — John flips the perspective: we’re not the builder in this story, we’re the pieces. Working through Hebrews 3:1–6 alongside Genesis 2, he draws out the difference between how God spoke the mountains and stars into existence and how He personally formed and breathed life into people — a far more intimate creation than most of us picture. From there, John pushes into the harder question: if God built us, why do we keep living like we’re the ones who deserve the glory? Recorded live at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church’s Wednesday Night Student Ministry.

  3. Oct 21

    Above You (Hebrews 1:1-9)

    John kicks off a new series in Hebrews with one question: why do we listen to who we listen to? Using Michael Scott’s infamous GPS-into-a-lake moment from The Office, John shows what happens when we trust the wrong voice — then walks through Hebrews 1:1–9 to make the case for the only voice that actually deserves our full weight: Jesus, who isn’t just another prophet or angel, but God Himself. John pushes past hero-worship of celebrities and influencers to the real claim of the text — that Jesus is superior, that He’s the way to the Father, and that our lives aren’t meant to orbit around ourselves. Recorded live at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church’s Wednesday Night Student Ministry.

  4. Oct 11

    Abide (John 15:1-8)

    Taking a one week break from Romans, we flip back a few pages and take a look at a familiar teaching passage from John. As Jesus teaches about the vine and the branches, we examine what it means to abide in Christ. Recorded live on Sunday Morning, October 11th, 2026 at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.

  5. Oct 7

    One Foot on the Boat

    John grew up “kind of Christian” — baptized at eight, mostly absent from church through most of high school, and living a split life even after he started showing up on Wednesdays: saying the right things in youth group, falling apart on Friday and Saturday nights. He shares the image that named what he was doing — one foot on a departing boat, one foot still on the dock — and the single verse in Jeremiah that finally convinced him this was never about trying harder. From there, John walks through giving up a college basketball dream, a year interning with a camp ministry in Georgia, and a trip to Brazil that knocked him right back to the same lesson: it’s not about his effort, it’s about Jesus. Recorded live at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church’s Wednesday Night Student Ministry.

  6. Sep 30

    The Way Forward - No Half Measures

    Everyone's heard Revelation 3 taught the same way: be on fire for Jesus, or don't bother at all. Jacob makes the case that reading is flat wrong — Jesus wasn't rating passion levels, He was confronting a church that thought it needed nothing, not even Him. From there, Jacob lands the real point: the opposite of lukewarm isn't trying harder. It's admitting how completely dependent we already are on Christ for everything — not just eternity, but every decision, every day. Recorded live at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church's Wednesday Night Student Ministry.

  7. Sep 23

    The Way Forward - The Third E

    Of the three E's of ministry — equip, evangelize, and encourage — Pastor Jacob Carr admits the third one is the most overlooked, and the easiest to mistake for empty cheerleading. It's not. Working through 1 Thessalonians, Jacob shows why encouragement means reminding each other of the truth we already know: that our hope is secure even when life isn't easy. He's honest that following Jesus doesn't make pain disappear — but it does mean we're never without hope. From there, he turns to Ephesians 4 and a hard look at how we actually talk to and about each other, challenging students to trade tearing down for building up. Recorded live at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church's Wednesday Night Student Ministry.

  8. Sep 2

    Beyond Trying Harder

    Jordan shares his testimony and talks about how he spent years as a "good kid" who knew all the right answers — but quietly believed he had to earn Jesus through sheer effort: try harder, fight smarter, do better tomorrow. It never worked. It just left him exhausted and stuck in the same cycle of failure and guilt. Jordan shares what changed when he stopped asking "how do I beat this?" and started asking "how do I depend on Christ through this?" — and why, eleven years into marriage and three kids in, he's still relearning that same lesson every day.

  9. Aug 26

    Belong & Go - Part 3

    In the conclusion of our vision-casting series, Part 3 of Belong & Go brings the entire picture into focus as Student Pastor Jacob Carr explains how student ministry fits into the broader life of the church. Returning to Ephesians 2:10, Jacob reminds us that as God's workmanship, we don't get to define our own identity or purpose—we simply reflect the One who created us. Far from being a separate, isolated student program, Belong & Go serves as a intentional bridge ministry to help students transition into full, active church life, aligning directly with Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church's overall vision to be Grounded, Growing, and Going. Through rootedness in Scripture and real-world discipleship modeled by small group leaders, students are challenged to move beyond just inviting friends to church. Ultimately, we are called to be disciples who actively make disciples right where we are, stepping out in the strength of the One to whom we belong.

  10. Aug 19

    Belong & Go - Part 2

    In Part 2 of Belong & Go, Student Pastor Jacob Carr concludes our vision-casting series by unpacking the second half of our calling: what it means to Go. Building on the truth that our identity must first be rooted in Christ, Jacob confronts the reality of our fallenness, reminding us that salvation begins when we recognize we cannot save ourselves and instead lean fully into Jesus as our only hope. From there, the message pivots to an unmistakable truth: for anyone who belongs to Christ, going is not optional. Unpacking the Great Commission, Jacob challenges students to reject delayed obedience and step past the safety net of simply inviting friends to church. Instead, as intentional characters in a story God is actively writing, we are equipped and sent directly into our schools, homes, and communities with the absolute promise that He walks with us every step of the way.

  11. Aug 12

    Belong & Go - Part 1

    In the premier episode of Belong & Go, Student Pastor Jacob Carr casts a fresh vision for the Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Student Ministry, diving into Part 1 of our mission: what it truly means to Belong. It’s easy to drift through life trying to construct our own identity, but true purpose begins when we realize we aren't our own—we were created by God, and we rightfully belong to Him. Unpacking the heart behind student ministry, Jacob walks through three foundational truths: first, that everyone belongs to God as their Creator and rightful owner; second, that everyone has rebelled, turning away from the fountain of living water to rely on broken cisterns that leave us empty; and third, that everyone can be restored because Christ paid the ultimate price to ransom His creation and redeem our purpose. Challenging students to look past religious routine and face the question of true surrender, this message asks us to reflect honestly: If everything else was taken away, would Jesus still be enough?

  • 11 Episodes

About

Belong & Go is the weekly podcast from Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Student Ministry, designed to help students grow deeper in God’s Word and live out their faith every day.

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  • Creator
    Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Belong & Go

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