Youth & Young Adults Podcast

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Jesus Condemns Moralism | CY&YA Podcast 227
#227
Today at 10:00 AM

The boys are coming at you today in a different location. The recording equipment broke in the recording studio and they were forced into the main sanctuary stage to record on the audio equipment in there. They are not deterred nor defeated as they do whatever it takes to bring you a podcast this week!! They have a great discussion about Jesus condemning moralism in the Bible. They dive into and talk about the rich young ruler and his thoughts on morals and eternity and they compare it to what Jesus says to him about morals and eternity. If...


Worry, The Fruit Killer | CY&YA Podcast 226
#226
11/05/2026

Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron, and Preston talk about worries on the podcast today. Did you know Jesus said that worry kills all the fruit in your life. Jesus also said that worry is a reason people don't say yes to God's will for their life. Worry ruins your love, joy, peace, patience and more in your life. Are you worried, do you fear the economy, gas prices, grocery prices, political agendas, health and more? Worry destroys God's purpose for your life and keeps all the fruit from growing. Do you want a questioned answered on the podcast? Email the...


Podcast 225: 8 Times The Bible Tells You To Be Quiet
#225
10/29/2026

The boys are celebrating 10,000 audio downloads on the podcast today! Fun podcast today with some confetti and explosion, enjoy! Thanks for being such loyal and consistent listeners. Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston answer a mailbag question, give their picks for the Lions game, and talk about 8 times the bible tells you to be quiet. You may be surprised at how often we are supposed to be silent in different situations and circumstances. Want a question answered on the podcast? email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] YouTube.com/@cyandya 


Podcast 224: Why Aren't We Happier?
#224
10/22/2026

Pastor Lucas and Preston are on the podcast today and they got 2 special guests at the beginning of the show today! They give their Lions picks, answer a mailbag question and answer the big Bible talk question, why aren't we happier? Seems to be a lot of unhappy people these days and it makes you wonder, why are so many people unhappy and angry? Why all the anger and how do we get happy? Turns out the Bible says a lot about happiness. Want a question answered on the podcast, email us [email protected] [email protected] preston...


Podcast 223: What Kind of Father Is God?
#223
10/15/2026

Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston talk about Jacob and Laban from Genesis 29. Laban was Jacob's father-in-law in the Bible and this relationship represents our relationship with our heavenly father. What kind of Father do you believe God is—and how is that belief shaping you? So many amazing insights into this story and they boys give great insight. They also answer a mailbag question today. If you'd like your question answered on the podcast, email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] YouTube.com/@cyandya 


Podcast 222: 5 Myths, 5 Truths About Halloween
#222
10/12/2026

Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron bring you a special Halloween edition podcast today. This is a small portion of a podcast the boys put together last year before Halloween. They give the truth and the facts surrounding Halloween and America and why America has adopted this holiday. You will be surprised about Halloween and it may help you decide on whether or not you and your family should celebrate. YouTube.com/@cyandya 


Podcast 221: Why Heaven Never Just Proves It
#221
10/08/2026

Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston give great insight and thought into why heaven never just proves it. We've got to shoutout the instagram account mychristianbro for this thought that sparked our podcast today. Also, the boys got their Lions picks in and for the first time this year, they don't all pick the same outcome...who will win? They answer mailbag questions today and if you'd like your question answered, leave a comment on YouTube or email the boys [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] YouTube.com/@cyandya 


Podcast 220: Did God Command Killing?
#220
10/01/2026

This is a deep podcast where Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston talk about Deuteronomy and the command from God to completely wipe out the Canaanites. Why would God say this? Is the God of the Old Testament the same God in the New Testament? Does God change from killer to love between the Old and New Testaments? The boys answer these questions and give great insight into God, justice, meaning of scriptures and more. The boys also answer a mail bag question, what do we think about female preachers? If you'd like a question answered on the podcast...


Podcast 219: Patience Unlocks This
#219
09/24/2026

The power of patience in a world that is impatient will unlock this one thing for you. What does Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron, Preston and Fred pick for this week Lions match up? Listen to find out, plus they answer a unique question on the podcast today and have a great Bible Talk. Those with patience will unlock this one thing...healing. We all need patience in these times we live in. We are all waiting on something, but are you waiting well? The power of patience in a world that is impatient will unlock this one thing for...


Podcast 218: How Much Do I Owe?!
#218
09/17/2026

Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston share their thoughts about the Lions first game, things aren't looking good right now. They give their picks for week 2 against the Bills. If you'd like to get a question answered on the podcast, email [email protected] and they will answer your questions. According to Matthew 18, we have a huge bill to pay and the amount is out of this world. YouTube.com/@cyandya 


Podcast 217: 10 Signs You're In The Top 1%
#217
09/10/2026

Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston are excited to start the segment "Who Will Win" again. The Detroit Lions picks have started once again and the competition is on between them plus Fred, Aaron's dad. Fred won last year so let's see who will win this year. Bible talk is really good as the Pastor's talk about what it takes to be in the top 1% as a Christian. They've got great principles that are supported with scripture and if you can live by these 10 signs, you will be successful in the Lord's eyes. YouTube.com/@cyandya


Podcast 216: Never Tell These 5 Things To Anyone
#216
09/03/2026

The Bible warns us to be careful what we tell people. There are stories and Proverbs that warn us about talking too much. Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston talk about these 5 things, plus reveal the secret life of a pastor when it comes to spiritual attack. What do you do when the devil attacks your heart and mind? What do you do when we have a panic attack? We think this podcast will help you. Enjoy! YouTube.com/@cyandya


Podcast 215: Don't Feed The Troll
#215
08/27/2026

Trolls are everywhere, professional rage-baiters, keyboard warriors, hot takes, cultural issues, political agendas......are we supposed to respond to all of them? Should a pastor take time to address the trolls? Something happens when you feed the troll who is starving for attention, they get bigger and bigger. Paul instructs Timothy in the Bible to stay focused on one message, Jesus is alive. Paul encourages Timothy to not get involved in useless debates that divide. YouTube.com/@cyandya 


Podcast 214: The Power of Out Loud Prayers
#214
08/20/2026

Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston are on the podcast today talking about the power of out loud prayers. Praying out loud feels different than praying in your head and they talk about scripture that supports this and their thoughts about the power of out loud prayers. They also give insight into another secret life of a pastor and this time it's about getting a vision for your ministry. How does a pastor get a vision? Why would anyone need to pray out loud? They talk about all this and more. Enjoy! YouTube.com/@cyandya


Podcast 213: From Nothing To Wealthy
#213
08/13/2026

The boys are back in town (you've got to sing it)! ... which just means that Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron are on the podcast together for the first time in a long time. They've got the secret life of a pastor and some great Bible talk today. They roll back the curtain on what it's like as a pastor to be on call for weddings and funerals. They end the podcast talking money. What does the Bible say about building wealth? What are patterns of people in the Bible who went from nothing to wealthy? Find out! YouTube.com...


Podcast 212: The Only Person Jesus Calls Worthless
#212
08/06/2026

Pastor Lucas, Preston and Jason are on the podcast today. They are breaking down some great inside looks into church volunteers. Cornerstone is mainly run by volunteers but the staff is in charge of scheduling them. What happens when a volunteer can't show up? Also, they talk about the only person in the Bible Jesus calls worthless and it's a surprising situation. Enjoy! YouTube/com/@cyandya


Podcast 211: How To Be The Smartest Christian In The World
#211
07/30/2026

Pastor Aaron is back after being gone for 2 weeks and it's great to get the crew back together. He and Pastor Lucas share the behind the scenes secrets of being a pastor. Does the work of being a pastor come home and what does that look like? Bible Talk: Want to know how to be the smartest/wisest Christian in the world? Listen to the podcast today!


Podcast 210: Avoid The Attic
#210
07/23/2026

The boys got a good podcast for you today! Pastor Lucas and Preston talk about Proverbs 21:9 and the wisdom it gives us when looking for a spouse. They reveal the secrets to planning events at church and some of these secrets may surprise you. Pastor Lucas was recently up in his attic looking at insulation and baffles and noticed he needed to fix some things but he isn't looking forward to spending too much time up there. We should take the same approach when looking for a spouse, avoid the attic. YouTube.com/@cyandya 


Podcast 209: You Are Not The Hero
#209
07/16/2026

Today's podcast features Pastor Lucas and Preston...Pastor Aaron is with teens at camp. They talk about the secret life of a pastor and reveal how they write a message and how God speaks to them while writing messages. This leads nicely into Bible Talk as they smoothly transition into...You Are Not The Hero. Many people want to be the heroes of the story but the reality is, Jesus needs to and must always be the hero of someone's story. YouTube.com/@cyandya


Podcast 208: The Sin That Success Brings
#208
07/09/2026

We've got a brand new segment on the podcast that we are starting that will last the summer into the fall, "the secret life of a pastor." We reveal the secrets behind our Monday thru Saturday as a pastor. Bible Talk is from Amos 6..."the sin that success brings." We talk about the trap of success and how to get off the wrong road and back onto the road of humility. YouTube.com/@cyandya


Podcast 207: Have The Best Investigators Proved The Bible Wrong?
#207
07/02/2026

We test the world's best glass cleaner on the podcast today! Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston have survived the hottest day of recording and talk about how the Bible has held up to investigation. Some of the greatest minds have sought to prove the Bible wrong, what did they find out? You'll learn all about this and more on today's podcast! YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmamlquist 


Podcast 206: Bible Prophecy Is Incredibly Accurate
#206
06/25/2026

On todays podcast, the boys talk about Bible prophecy, taste test the world's best popcorn and have opinions on things happening around the world. Can the Bible be trusted, did the events in the Bible really happen, how accurate is the Bible? Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron, and Preston talk about these things and more on today podcast! YouTube.com/@cyandya


Podcast 205: Steven Spielberg Has Ruined My Faith
#205
06/18/2026

Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston are all on the podcast today! They test the world's best cleaning product, why trust in Pastor's has declined and has Steven Spielberg ruined the Christian faith? Does the cleaning product dethrone salt water taffy...you may be surprised! Could a movie about aliens destroy the Christian faith? Does the existence of aliens destroy the Christian faith? We answer all these questions and more on todays podcast. YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist 


Podcast 204: Let's Talk About the Brother of Jesus
#204
06/11/2026

In this episode, Pastor Aaron and Preston disagree on pizza, discuss strange things at the Holly library, and talk about Texas Tech's quarterback issues. They also discuss James, the brother of Jesus.

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Podcast 203: Am I Crazy?
#203
06/04/2026

In this podcast, Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron taste test the most boring product on the plant, water. Hahaha. This water is bold enough to claim to be the world's finest and so they taste test it! Also, they do address the elephant in the room, pride month. Should Christians celebrate pride month? Bible talk is all about Ezekiel...God asked Ezekiel to do some crazy things...does God still call us to do crazy things? Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron answer these questions and more in todays podcast. YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist 


Podcast 202: Faithfulness Over Frenzy
#202
05/21/2026

Todays podcast is about rootedness over frenzy, faithfulness over hype, fruit over speed, endurance over instant results. They continue their quest of testing the world's best products...does Albanese gummy bears dethrone Taffy Shop salt water taffy? Pastor Lucas and Pastor share what the Bible says about waiting, faithfulness, patience because these qualities make people sick...we are a generation that wants instant success. What does the Bible say about instant success? Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron will let you know. YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist


Podcast 201: Aliens Are Invading Christianity
#201
05/14/2026

Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and special guest Owen are with us on the podcast today. We needed an 11 year olds opinion on the self proclaimed world's best chocolate covered raisons. Appears that aliens are invading Christianity. Did you hear about the top secret meeting pastors were asked to be a part of with the government? Apparently, the government has information about aliens that will shatter the church. Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron discuss what was said in that meeting and give their opinion on the information. YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist


Podcast 200: Dead Things Come To Life
#200
05/07/2026

Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron talk about Ezekiel 37 on the podcast. They notice that when the dry bones came to life, they were an army. That's fairly significant, an army, God wants us to go from dead to a warrior. That's a big jump, could take you a while to see yourself the way God sees you. They test the world's best indoor boomerang...does it dethrone the salt water taffy? YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist


Podcast 199: Tragedies Become Triumphs
#199
04/30/2026

Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron try the world best espresso (so it claims), does it dethrone the world best salt water taffy? People seemingly only like to talk about their triumphs and successes but what about all their failures and flaws...today, Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron talk about how tragedies become triumphs. They share a story of 'The Perfect Son,' a man whom the internet claimed was the perfect son...they share with you John Kim's background and life story and it is shocking. YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist


Podcast 198: This Is God's Purpose For Your Life
#198
04/23/2026

Pastor Lucas and Preston are on the podcast today, Pastor Aaron is on vacation. Does the cheese cake get dethroned today by the world's best salt water taffy? Does the world know how to handle stress? Do you know what you're supposed to do with your life? Yes, we do know the purpose for your life because the Bible tells us!!!! We answer all the questions and more on todays podcast. YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff Preston doesn't do social media.


Podcast 197: You're An Original, Don't Die A Copy
#197
04/16/2026

BREAKING NEWS! Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron start a brand new segment on the podcast called, 'is this really the world's best?' They will be testing products that claim to be "the world's best" and giving you their honest opinion. Also, Pastor Lucas asks a good question, are you now ready to accomplish your new years resolutions? Many people are motivated more now that it's spring time and the weather is nice...January is a terrible month but the spring brings about new things. Great discussion on finding your unique purpose and not simply copying those around you...


Podcast 196: Don't Live Down To Your Title
#196
04/09/2026

Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron bring you a great podcast today! This one has lots of laughs plus great discussions on topics like the no kings protests, Artemis II rocket and Stephen from the Bible. They bring insights into being over qualified as a Christian. We are all over qualified compared to the title we've been given. Nursery workers are so much more than just baby holders, cafe team means more than just handing out coffee, are you just a janitor or were you created for so much more. Janitor by day but Christian crusader by night. YouTube.com...


Podcast 195: Did Jesus Rise From The Dead?
#195
04/02/2026

Happy Easter week everyone! We are excited about Jesus and talking about his resurrection! We believe He is alive but we aren't the only ones who believe. Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron talk about historical evidence and Biblical accuracy when it comes to the accounts of Jesus' resurrection. But, if you don't believe them, look it up and study it for yourselves. Jesus is alive and we are alive! YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist


Podcast 194: Your Attitude Can Sink The Ship
#194
03/26/2026

Pastor Lucas is back! Thanks Preston for holding down the podcast the last 2 weeks, you did a great job! Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron have a wild culture clash discussion today plus a great conversation about attitude. Does your attitude matter all that much in the grand scheme of things? Can a moment of anger ruin a lifetime of a testimony? Should you be angry all the time at little things and big things? YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist


Podcast 193: What's Up with St. Patricks Day?
#193
03/19/2026

In this episode, Pastor Aaron and Preston talk about the most famous March holiday- St. Patrick's day! They talk about it's Christian origins, and how far the holiday has strayed form it's original roots. Preston also shares his March Madness picks (which will most likely be wildly incorrect).

 

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Podcast 192: What Makes a Different Spirit?
#192
03/12/2026

We all have scary things we have to face in our life, but what do we do about it? How do we respond? In this episode Pastor Aaron and Preston talk about the "different spirit" that Caleb had, and the lengths we go to people please.

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Podcast 191: Easter Isn't Pagan
#191
03/09/2026

Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron tackle the age old question, is Easter rooted in pagan fertility cults? Where does the word Easter come from? Why is the Easter bunny and eggs associated with Easter? We answer all these questions and more on today's podcast! YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist


Podcast 190: Does Jesus Hate Wealth?
#190
03/05/2026

Pastor Lucas, Pastor Aaron and Preston bring you a great podcast today! Will the Pistons continue their win streak? ... (Preston hopes they do). Does Billie Eilish have any idea what she's talking about at the Grammy's? Does Jesus hate wealth? When it comes to money, Christians have strong opinions...doesn't surprise us because money has a way of revealing people. Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron talk about Jesus' views on money and what should be our view of money. YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist 


Podcast 189: Help, I've Disappointed People
#189
02/26/2026

Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron update their Pistons picks for the week, talk once again about Mamdami...he seems to clash with their Biblical worldview a lot. They end the podcast talking about what to do when you disappoint people. The Bible is clear that we will disappoint people when we follow Jesus but there is another side to this...what do you do when you've been a bad leader and made some mistakes? YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist


Podcast 188: This Revelation Stuff Is Crazy
#188
02/19/2026

On todays podcast, Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron find themselves discussing Revelation. Have you heard of the 4 horsemen of the Apocalypse? Have you heard about 666? Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron share some insight and wisdom on these topics and more today on the podcast. Also, they give their Pistons picks, talk about prayer and more! YouTube.com/@cyandya @lforsthoff @aaronmalmquist