Ark Youth Convos

How do you stay with God when you are out of your comfort zone? How important is it to have friends who follow God? Nate and Erica are joined by Kindra and Carter as they discuss the “Holy Sauce” of staying with God like ketchup on a hot dog.

What do you want out of church? What does a ‘good’ Christian look like? Great questions bring great convos. Nate and Erica are joined with two of our summer interns, Kayla and Ayden in this episode.

In today’s episode, Nate and Jacob are joined by Addison and Briley. They discuss hearing from God, church growth, and how to stay connected in church.

We all deal with pressure in our lives—from school, our parents, our own thoughts. The question is, how do you deal with it? Nate and Jacob, joined by Tatum and Mady, discuss what the Bible says about pressure and anxiety.

In today’s episode we are joined by Sophia, Emma, and THE Jacob Flores. Going from Junior High to High School gives you some perspective. The group discusses friendships, bullies, and how to handle people who judge you.

Sometimes you gotta loosen up a little bit. As Derek says, you can’t be too stiff. Mike and Nate are joined by Jacob, Derek, and Hunter and talk about friends at church, nicknames, and leadership advice.

What is the point of the Old Testament and why is it worth reading? Mike and Nate break it down in less than 15 minutes.

Mike and Nate grab some snacks and answer your questions LIVE. They cover a range of topics such as tattoos, God’s calling on your life, and deep theology.

Baptism is a big part of your walk with Jesus and a big part of Ark Youth! Have you ever wanted to get baptized? Or, just want to learn more about it? Mike and Nate dive in (pup intended) and discuss what Baptism is all about.

We heard it from the girls in the previous episodes, now it’s time to hear it from the boys. Mike and Nate chat with Carter and Sebastian about dating from the boys perspective. A quick disclaimer for our younger listeners: This episode contains discussions about sex in relationships. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.

Mike and Nate chat with Kinsey and Bryce about what makes church fun, how it’s changed, and what it’s all really about.

The boys sit down and chat with Krimson and Caroline about moving on from relationships and advice we would give to our younger selves. In Mike and Nate’s case, MUCH younger selves.

What do you mean you’re dating? Why do you keep going back to the same person? What do you actually want in a relationship? These are all questions Mike and Nate ask Lillian and Brooklyn. And the answers may not be what you expect.

Mike and Nate talk with Lilly about navigating a new school, new friends, and the drama that comes with it.

There are many questions around how to read your Bible. Mike and Nate break down the fundamentals and give quick tips on where to start and how to stay consistent.

When life hits hard, sometimes you just gotta use your head and hit harder. Mike and Nate talk with Carter about family, trusting God, and coming back to church.

It has truly been an amazing year and God has done some big things in Ark Youth! As the new year comes, Mike and Nate talk about revival and the future of Ark Youth.

If you haven’t already, go back and watch Part 1 of this episode. Mike, Nate and the boys continue their conversation on dating, church, and growing in your faith.

It’s been a great year in Ark Youth! Nate and Mike sit down the boys and talk about all that God has done this year. Stay tuned for Part 2!

We get this question a lot, “Can I earn my salvation?” Mike and Nate take a look at what the Bible says about works and faith and what each role plays in your salvation.

Nate and Erica took some time to answer your questions LIVE! They hit everything from food and video games, to worship and favorite Bible verses. Grab and snack and jump in!

Has church made an impact on your friend group? In this episode, Shane and Maverick discuss navigating friendships and inviting people to church.

How are you saved? Can you lose your salvation? What does it actually mean to be saved? These are all questions that Mike and Nate tackle in this weeks 10 minute episode.

For the first time ever, we have a couple on the AYC podcast. Mike and Erica chat with Matthew and Emily about how their relationship started and how they kept it going.

Relationships is a hot topic amongst the youth, and we get real about it. Mike and Erica are joined by the Zoes and they go deep into the ins and outs of having a healthy relationship.

In probably the funniest episode yet, Landon and Alan (also known as Tucker,) join Mike and Nate as they discuss christian relationships, Clash Royale, and Mission Trip 2025.

We have a short and fast episode for you and it’s all about prayer. What it is, how to do it, and how to get better at it.

Have you ever wondered if you can come back to God? Ever thought you were too far gone? Haden shares his testimony about how God met him where he was and changed his life.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about God AND listen to eating ASMR at the same time? Then, this is the episode for you. Mike and Nate answer live questions about feelings, reading the Bible, and how to talk to someone about your faith.

Have you ever wondered how to find your place in a big church? Mike and Nate chat with Izzy and Zack about how to make a big church feel smaller.

We have a brand new segment for you called Ark Youth Snack Time! Mike and Nate answer live questions from social media all while snackin. They discuss what it means to be a christian, tips on reading the Bible, and how to handle fear.

Who am I and why am I the way I am? Nate and Mike, along with Maddie and Addie, discuss how family, church, and superheroes can make or break your identity.

Remember Ark Youth Summer Camp? How could you forget?! Mike and Nate chat with Collyn and Tyler about the goods and bads of camp and what the future holds for Ark Youth in 2026!

Nothing like two guys in their 30's talk about youth culture. But they talk about it anyway. Mike and Nate share memories, thoughts, laughs about youth culture through the years.

In this episode, Mike and Nate sit down with two of Ark Youth’s summer interns. They talk about their greatest fears and how to handle change.

We’ve got another 10 minute episode for you. Mike and Nate attempt to breakdown the Gospel in 10 minutes. You get to decide if it made sense or not.

We are kicking off season 3 with a banger! We brought in two of our students to talk about what it’s like to change identities in high school, work life, and how to be a grown up. This episode is sponsored by GOYA Salsa.

You didn’t ask for it but we delivered anyway. We recorded a very short bonus episode for you where Mike and Nate nerd out and break down one of the greatest shows of all time, Avatar the Last Airbender (no, not the one with the blue people.)

Mike and Nate take some time to answer a few questions that were submitted by YOU. Questions like, how to handle temptation? How to find time to read the Bible? And, what to do about mental health?

Nate and Mike take some time to answer a few questions that were submitted by YOU. Questions like, will Jesus reject me? Does God heal? And, who is the funniest staff member?

Nate and Mike try out a new format: ask as many uncomfortable questions as possible. And Lola did great. Take twelve minutes out of your day to listen to this short podcast.

Ever wonder why Ohio gets a bad rap? Me neither. Nate and Mike are joined by Gwen as they talk about growing up, moving towns, and changing friends.

Listen close and see if you can find the secret hidden message in this episode. Mike and Nate talk with Cam and Lilly-Anna about chips, growing up in church, chips, journaling, and did I mention chips?

Sometimes, it’s good to ask the difficult questions of life. Like what is life’s meaning, can God do anything, and which chip flavor do you connect the most with?

A lot has changed since our most listened episode, “Shout out to Jose.” Shane and Jose talk with Mike and Nate about growing up, changing friends, and how to live strong like Shane.

As if we don’t talk about relationships enough, we’ve got more to discuss. Nate and Mike are joined by Addison and Leah. They discuss relationships, Bible verses, and Mike shares some top secret pre-marriage tips.

We recorded some podcast leading up to AYW. In this episode Mike and the students talk about how to break depression and loneliness.

We recorded some podcast leading up to AYW. In this episode Mike and the students talk about friends and revival.

We recorded some podcast leading up to AYW. In this episode Mike and the students talk about forgiveness and the love of God.

We recorded some podcast leading up to AYW. In this episode Mike and the students talk about the how and why we worship.