Overlake Young Adults Podcast
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA community of young adults following Jesus together and changing our world.
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Episodes
Left on Read
October 31, 2019 19:34 - 38 minutes - 87.8 MBWe walk into a new series on Rest with a challenge to answer the invitation that Jesus extends to us in order to find the rest that we so desperately need.
First Things First
October 24, 2019 03:30 - 33 minutes - 77.1 MBConnor speaks to the abundant life that God has for us that only comes from us placing value on things that really matter - our need for Jesus.
Finding God in the Silence
October 16, 2019 23:30 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MBPastor Neely McQueen returns to teach us about hearing the voice of God in the stillness.
Church // Together We Can
October 09, 2019 23:12 - 27 minutes - 63.8 MBWe finish our series with a reminder of the calling we have as a Church - to live on mission by loving the people around us in our own community.
Church // United We Stand, Divided We Fall
October 03, 2019 16:29 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MBConnor breaks down the biblical concept of Unity this week, what it means to be united corporately and congregationally under Jesus, and what the personal process of unification looks like.
Church // Building vs. Consuming
October 03, 2019 16:27 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBAs followers of Christ, we cannot grow unless we are planted somewhere. This week, we explore what it means to root yourself and participate in the local Church.
Church: It's a Group Project
September 30, 2019 17:58 - 39 minutes - 90.9 MBWhat does it mean to be a part of a Church? We start our four week series with a foundational reminder that building the Church means active personal participation in something that is bigger than any one of us.
Pressure // Be Still & Trust
September 11, 2019 22:16 - 42 minutes - 97.2 MBWe wrap up our Pressure series with a reminder that prayer is our answer in pressure to peace - prayer should be our first response, and not our last resort.
Pressure // Refinement
September 04, 2019 21:40 - 33 minutes - 76.5 MBThis week, Connor reminds us that God is constantly using our circumstances to do something greater inside of us.
Pressure // When Answers Aren't Enough
August 28, 2019 20:57 - 37 minutes - 86.3 MBThe story of Job reveals something very important about the character of God - that He wants us to wrestle with the truth of who He is; and not miss His character and His will in our pursuit of finding answers for ourselves.
Pressure // Enemy at Your Table
August 21, 2019 21:24 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBOver the next four weeks we'll be taking a look at how we deal with pressure as Christ followers - today, we walk through Psalm 23 and its reminder that God prepares us a table in the presence of our enemies. Do we believe that God can do it, or do we trust that He will?
Hebrews // Fix Your Eyes
August 13, 2019 21:23 - 33 minutes - 77.6 MBAs we wrap up our series on Hebrews, Pastor Cara Iwasaki shares a piece of her own faith journey and shows us the importance of faith and always fixing our eyes on Jesus.
Hebrews // Allegiance
August 06, 2019 21:32 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBPastor Neely McQueen stops by to give us a timely reminder that the decision to declare Jesus as Lord is a radical one that comes with consequences and responsibility.
Hebrews // Fear
August 06, 2019 21:08 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MBHow do we grapple with the heavier passages in the Bible that speak of death and punishment? Sachin walks us through Hebrews 6 and talks about the good fear that spurs us to action and pushes us closer to God's heart for redemption and grace.
Hebrews // Break the Pattern
July 27, 2019 06:39 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MBWe begin our journey through Hebrews with Pastor Brandon Barcelona walking through Hebrews 4, showing us that Jesus has a better plan for us when we break our patterns.
Relationships // Dating in Community
June 26, 2019 22:25 - 36 minutes - 84.6 MBSpecial guest speaker Taylor Ford drops by to challenge us in our relationships: do we operate in isolation without a community? What would it look like to have a tight-knit safety net of mentors and friends to hold us accountable and walk with us in relationships?
Relationships // Hope & Heartbreak
June 26, 2019 21:50 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBWhen anxiety hits in seasons of loneliness, Jesus promises something different for us as His children.
Relationships // Identity
June 13, 2019 05:13 - 33 minutes - 77.3 MBThis week, we walk through the story of the woman at the well and talk about the importance of understanding your identity in Christ outside of a relationship.
Relationships // Vision for Relationships
June 04, 2019 22:24 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBWe're launching into a four week series about what it looks like to pursue healthy, biblical relationships - to start, Connor shows us that without a clear vision, people and relationships perish.
Elijah & Fear
May 28, 2019 19:08 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MBLooking at the story of Elijah and his fearful struggle in trusting the Lord - even after witnessing His power firsthand - is a timely reminder to us that He is always faithful.
Grace
May 14, 2019 21:06 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBConnor reminds us that there is space in God's perfect love for everyone's journey.
Community Essentials
May 14, 2019 19:11 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MBIt's easy to get caught up in the momentum of what God's doing through the church, but Connor reminds us this week that we can't lose sight of the essential community building practices that God has called us to do in our relationships with each other.
Saturday
May 14, 2019 18:49 - 32 minutes - 73.9 MBPastor Neely McQueen addresses the reality of living in the empty Saturday between the loss of Good Friday and the hope of Sunday.
I Am // The Vine
April 10, 2019 06:16 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBJesus calling Himself the Vine is a reminder to us that bearing spiritual fruit comes from abiding in Him.
I Am // The Way, The Truth, and The Life
April 10, 2019 06:08 - 26 minutes - 60.7 MBContinuing our look at Jesus' I Am statements, Connor reminds us that Jesus is our present hope for heaven.
I Am // The Good Shepherd
March 27, 2019 16:36 - 21 minutes - 48.5 MBThis week, Sachin walks us through the fourth I Am statement and reminds us that when we take God's story for granted, we miss out on the abundant life He has for us.
I Am // The Door of the Sheep
March 20, 2019 06:33 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBWhat did Jesus mean when he called himself the "door"? Connor continues our walk through Jesus' seven I Am statements and talks about the truth this passage reveals - that true freedom comes from following Jesus.
I Am // The Light of the World
March 13, 2019 06:56 - 39 minutes - 91.2 MBConnor shows us that Jesus calling Himself the Light of the World is an important statement that not only contextualizes and reinterprets other passages in the Bible, but reveals a simple truth that allows us to live in freedom. Kiernan later teaches on the importance of serving the world and gives practical next steps for our community.
I Am // The Bread of Life
March 07, 2019 07:58 - 31 minutes - 71 MBWe're spending the next 7 weeks unpacking all of Jesus' "I Am" statements and what they mean for us. This week, Connor teaches us not to settle for temporary pleasures when Jesus wants to give us eternal joy.
Worship
February 28, 2019 22:50 - 28 minutes - 65.6 MBThis week, Sachin shares his heart on authentic worship that comes from a knowledge of who God is.
Salt of the Earth
February 26, 2019 21:01 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MBConnor reminds us of our calling from Jesus to go out into the world and be 'salt'.
Practices // Tithing
February 06, 2019 01:35 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MBConnor walks us through the spiritual practice of tithing as an act of denying ourselves and trusting God - regardless of our financial situation.
Practices // Mentorship
January 23, 2019 21:46 - 37 minutes - 84.7 MBAs we continue our look at healthy spiritual practices every believer should have, Connor talks about the importance of spiritual mentorship.
Practices // Small Groups
January 17, 2019 07:09 - 28 minutes - 66 MBPastor Neely McQueen shares the importance of rooting our walk with God in intentional fellowship with other believers - that community and spiritual growth are both intertwined, and one cannot happen without the other.
Practices
January 16, 2019 07:38 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MBAs followers of Jesus, how do we become active participants in our spiritual growth? Connor speaks on the importance of spiritual disciplines in every believer's life and sets the stage for a few important practices we'll be walking through over the next few weeks.
God Came to Us // Worship
December 17, 2018 22:47 - 27 minutes - 28.1 MBThis Christmas season gives us a chance to reflect on who we worship - are we worshipping a King that grants all of our requests, or the baby in a manger? This week, we look at the shepherds to remind us that Jesus is inherently worthy of our worship.
God Came To Us // Waiting
December 12, 2018 19:56 - 28 minutes - 28.8 MBHow do you trust that God has something good for you when you don't feel Him near you? Connor looks at a few passages in the Bible and illustrates what we are called to do when we feel lost and alone, especially in this Advent season.
Responsibility to Advocacy
November 24, 2018 21:58 - 32 minutes - 33.4 MBWhen the Bible commands us to stand with the oppressed and the destitute of our world, what does that mean for us right now? This week, Amy Biemeck shares from her experience in the foster care system and opens up about the responsibility that white brothers and sisters have to stand in the gap and advocate for people of color and other people groups that are victims of racial discrimination.
A Voice for the Voiceless
November 07, 2018 19:07 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MBThe message of Jesus throughout the gospel begs this question: what will you do with your power and privilege? This week, Gary Hale returns to YA to challenge us in our allyship with the powerless and the voiceless.
Our Lead Pastor's Heart for Young Adults
November 05, 2018 22:53 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week, Pastor Mike Howerton sits down with the YA community to share five unique thoughts on what he believes we should be going after together - not just as young adults, but as Jesus followers.
The Prodigal, Restorative Love of God
October 31, 2018 23:41 - 44 minutes - 44.7 MBPat Swanson uses the parable of the two sons to illustrate the heart of the Father for us.
I Believe in Eternal Life
October 18, 2018 06:16 - 26 minutes - 27.3 MBAs we wrap up our series on the Apostle's Creed, Connor talks about our belief in Eternal Life - not as something in the future, but as something that starts right now.
I Believe in the Church
October 11, 2018 05:53 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBSpecial guest speaker Neely McQueen drops by to talk about the importance of our belief in the Church and belonging to the local body, continuing our walkthrough of the Apostle's Creed.
I Believe in the Holy Spirit
October 11, 2018 04:45 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBConnor Takata walks us through the third Apostle's Creed - our belief in the Holy Spirit.
I Believe in Jesus
October 10, 2018 03:17 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBAs we continue our dive into the Apostle's Creed, Connor Takata speaks on our belief in Jesus.
I Believe in God
October 10, 2018 03:14 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBAs we launch into a new season at YA, we start by taking a look at the Apostle's Creed - a series of statements made by the early Church on what we believe. This week, Connor Takata walks us through the first one, "I Believe in God the Father", and the implications it has for our lives.