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Eastview Students: High School
by Eastview Students: High School
The official podcast of Eastview Christian Church’s High School Ministry in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, featuring weekly Sunday messages. For more information about Eastview Students, visit eastview.church/students.
Episodes
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You Asked For It (Extra Questions Podcast)
Zach answers the remaining questions sent in by students! (Questions are below) // 1:36 // — What’s the difference between good pride and bad pride? // 3:30 // — Why is it so hard for churches to raise up the next generation in ministry? // 6:26 // — Why aren’t we actively pursuing Paul’s and...
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You Asked For It (Week 4) - Zach Thompson
In Week 4 of "You Asked for It," Zach continues answering questions submitted by students! (Questions are below) // 1:32 // — How do I get people in my small group who don’t go to church to come to church? // 2:40 // — How do I know it’s a sign from God versus me just telling myself it’s what I...
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You Asked For It (Week 3) - 9/27/26 (Zach Thompson)
In Week 3 of You Asked for It, Zach continues answering questions submitted by students! (Questions are below) // 2:30 // — If all of my close friends are atheist or not strong on believing and are always saying bad things should I step back and find another group/friends // 4:55 // — What are…
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You Asked for It (Week 1) - 9/13/26 (Zach Thompson)
In Week 1 of You Asked for It, Zach answers questions submitted by students! (Questions are below) // 3:50 // — Which Bible character's story mirrors your own path to discovering God the most // 9:40 // — Questions on lust / relationships // 21:35 // — How do I get people to see Jesus through me?...
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This is Us - 8/30/26 (Dusty Sargent)
In week three of our “This Is Us” series, Boys Small Groups Pastor Dusty Sargent looks at Jesus washing His disciples’ feet and what it means to be served by Jesus—and how being served by Him calls us to serve others. Dusty also interviews two high school students about their experiences serving…
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This is Us - 8/23/26 (Matt Fogle)
In Week 2 of our This Is Us series, Matt Fogle, Eastview’s Spiritual Formation Pastor and former High School Pastor, takes us through Ephesians to explore what it means to be people who are deeply loved by God. When we stay connected to the God of love, we are shaped to love others well. Matt...
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This is Us - 8/16/26 (Matt McClane)
In our new series, This Is Us, we’re talking about the kind of people we want to become. This week, Junior High Pastor Matt McClane takes us to John 4 and the story of the woman at the well, reminding us that we are fully known by our Creator—and deeply loved by Him. Because we are known by God,...
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Worship Night - 8/12/26 (Matt Fogle)
At our August Worship Night, Spiritual Formation Pastor Matt Fogle takes us to Ephesians and reminds us that we were created for good works and called to be sent. Because of God’s grace, we don’t have to play it safe—we can live with boldness, take risks for the sake of the Gospel, and step into...
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The Storyteller (John Tofte) - 8/9/26
In the final week of our Storyteller series, former Eastview HSM student and small group leader John Tofte walks us through Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving debtor in Matthew 18. Through this story, we’re reminded of the incredible forgiveness we’ve received from God—and challenged to extend…
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The Storyteller (Zach Thompson) - 8/2/26
Zach continues our Storyteller series by unpacking Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18. Discover how this powerful story challenges us to let go of pride, stop judging others, and come before God with humble hearts that recognize our need for His grace.
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The Storyteller (Nicki Green) - 7/26/26
This week, guest preacher Nicki Green continues our Storyteller series by teaching through Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds in Matthew. Instead of judging others, Jesus calls us to love them and trust God to be the one who ultimately makes all things right.
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The Storyteller (Zach Thompson) - 7/19/26
This week, Zach continues our Storyteller series by exploring two of Jesus' parables from Luke 15: the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin. Through these stories, he unpacks the depth of the Father's love for us and challenges us to consider how we respond to a God and His love.
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The Storyteller (Zach Thompson) - 6/21/26
This week, Zach talked about the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16, showing how Jesus contrasts two very different lives and their eternal outcomes. Using stories from El Salvador, Zach reminded students that our hope in Christ is enough and that eternity with God makes the…
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The Storyteller (Zach Calvert) - 6/14/26
This week, Zach Calvert continues our series, "The Storyteller," by exploring Jesus' Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14. Through this powerful story, Zach reminds us that everyone is invited to God's table, challenges us to consider the ways we can place God on the back-burner, and…
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Teach Us To Pray (T.J. Scott) - 5/24/26
As we continue our “Teach Us to Pray” series, guest preacher and former student T.J. Scott walks through the Lord’s Prayer and what it means to pray the way Jesus taught us. Through this powerful and familiar passage, we’ll discover how prayer shapes our relationship with God and changes the way…
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Don't Fall For It (Zach Thompson) - 4/26/26
Zach is back as we continue our Don’t Fall For It series. The world is constantly trying to shape us with lies about who we are, but God is the one who truly forms us. This week, we’ll learn how to recognize those lies and choose God’s truth instead!
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Don't Fall For It (Matt Fogle) - 4/19/26
Guest speaker Matt Fogle continues the series by asking a foundational question: what is truth? In a world full of opinions and confusion, this message challenges us to ask honest questions, understand the bigger story of the Bible, and anchor our lives in what is true. We’ll close our time...
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Don't Fall For It (Josh Jacobs) - 4/12/26
Guest speaker Josh Jacobs kicks off our new series by challenging us to think about what’s shaping our lives. In a world full of competing voices, are we following Jesus closely, or are the things we give our attention to slowly pulling us away from Him? This message invites us to grow in...
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Tension & Triumph - Week 8 (Zach Thompson)
As we wrap up our "Tension and Triumph" series through the book of James, Zach reminds us of one simple but powerful truth: bring everything to God. Too often, our natural instinct is to carry life on our own—but James points us toward a faith that trusts God in every season. Whether you’re…
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Tension & Triumph - Week 7 (Zach Thompson)
This week, Zach unpacks what it means to have patience in our waiting. We all go through seasons of waiting. Waiting on Gods movement, waiting on people in our lives, and waiting for our circumstances to change. This week is an encouragement that we have a God worth trusting, knowing his timing…
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Tension & Triumph - Week 6 (Zach Thompson)
Continuing our series through the book of James, Zach challenges us to examine our hearts and the importance of choosing Jesus in our inner lives. The message encourages us to rely on Jesus Christ throughout the week and concludes with a guided Prayer of Examen.
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Tension & Triumph - Week 5 (Zach Thompson)
Continuing our series through the book of James, this message explores the power of our words and why learning to tame the tongue matters so much for followers of Jesus Christ. James reminds us that our speech has the power to either build others up or cause real harm, challenging us to let God...
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Tension & Triumph - Week 4 (Zach Thompson)
Continuing our series through the book of James, Zach teaches from James 2:1–13 about the danger of showing favoritism. This message challenges us to see people the way Jesus Christ does and to live out a faith marked by mercy, humility, and love for everyone.
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Tension & Triumph - Week 3 (Matt McClane)
In week three of Tension and Triumph, Matt McClane teaches from James 1:22, challenging us to confront a common struggle in our faith: forgetting. We often hear God’s Word, show up to church, and even agree with what He says—yet walk away unchanged. This message calls us to remember who God is…
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Tension & Triumph - Week 2 (Zach Thompson)
Week 2 of Tension and Triumph continues through the book of James as Zach talks honestly about sin, its dangers, and how it slowly finds its way into our lives. This message challenges students not to ignore sin, but to deal with it directly. Zach also encourages taking a step toward freedom by...
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Tension & Triumph - Week 1 (Zach Thompson)
We’re kicking off our new series "Tension and Triumph" with an introduction to the book of James. In this message, Pastor Zach walks through James 1 and talks about the trials and hard things we face in life. Instead of avoiding them, we’re challenged to reframe these moments as opportunities for...
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Less of Me - Week 2 (Zach Thompson)
// Unplugged - Fasting From the Noise // Week 2 of "Less of Me" takes a focused look at our phones and the digital world. Zach challenges students to examine their phone usage and how it can impact their relationship with God. This message encourages creating healthier boundaries with technology...
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Less of Me - Week 1 (Zach Thompson)
// Hungry for God - Discovering the Power of Fasting // In week one of our Less of Me series, Pastor Zach kicks things off by teaching on fasting and why it matters for our relationship with God. Teaching from Deuteronomy, he unpacks our need for God, what fasting looks like, and why it’s...
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January 4th - Combined Student Sunday (Matt McClane)
We started the year with *combined student services* as Matt shared a message on God’s grace and intercession, reminding us that there is new life available to those who belong to Christ. Matt challenged us to stop living in the old and step into the new life we have in Jesus—not tending a grave,...
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When God Shows Up (Week 2) - Zach Thompson
// When God shows up in uncomfortable ways // In week 2 of our "When God Shows Up" Christmas series, Zach looks at the Christmas story and how God often shows up in ways that are unexpected—and uncomfortable. Zach challenges us to embrace moments of discomfort in our faith and shares practical…
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When God Shows Up (Week 1) - Zach Thompson
// When God Shows Up in Unlikely Ways // In the kickoff to our series “When God Shows Up,” Pastor Zach teaches from Luke 1, where the angel announces Jesus’ birth in a completely unexpected way. This message reminds us that God often shows up in our own lives in the unexpected, the unlikely, and...
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Prioritize (Week 4) - Cooper Smith
// Prioritizing Jesus with My Time // In the final week of our “Prioritize” series, Cooper closes things out by inviting us to take an honest look at how we use our time—especially the hours we lose to social media. He challenges us to consider what it would look like to give more of our…
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Prioritize (Week 3) - Zach Thompson
// Prioritizing Jesus in How I Think // This week, Zach talks about what it means to prioritize Jesus in our thoughts. What we think about most is who we eventually will become. When we seek to think about the right things, we find that God can transform our lives. Give this is a listen on...
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Prioritize (Week 2) - Zach Thompson
// Prioritizing Jesus in How I Talk // In the second week of our "Prioritize" series, Pastor Zach unpacks what it looks like to put Jesus first in the way we speak. He challenges us to be people who consistently encourage others, shut down gossip instead of spreading it, and use language that...
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Prioritize (Week 1) - Zach Thompson
// Prioritizing Jesus In How I Act // This week we kicked off our new series "Prioritize," born out of real conversations with our high school students about what’s actually happening in their lives and what’s pulling at their attention. We’re asking a big question: What does it look like to put...
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Are We Fighting (Week 4) - Zach Thompson
// Choosing Forgiveness // In the final week of our "Are We Fighting" series, Pastor Zach closes things out by talking about one of the hardest — but most freeing — parts of conflict: forgiveness. What does it really mean to forgive someone who’s hurt you? Zach unpacks what Scripture says about...
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Are We Fighting (Week 3) - Zach Thompson
// Handling Drama the Jesus Way // This week, our high school pastor Zach unpacks how to handle drama like Jesus did. Conflict is a part of life—but how we approach it makes all the difference. Looking at Matthew 18, Zach talks about what it means to confront someone with honesty, humility, and...
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Are We Fighting (Week 2) - Jason Sniff
// RESPONDING, NOT REACTING // When conflict hits, our first instinct is often to react — to defend, to snap, to fight back. But what if there’s a better way? Guest speaker Jason Sniff unpacks what Scripture says about responding instead of reacting, and how we can prepare our hearts before...
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Are We Fighting? (Week 1) - Zach Thompson
// Why Do We Fight? // We all experience conflict—but what’s really going on beneath the surface? In the first message of our new series Are We Fighting, we explore why conflict happens, what’s stirring in our hearts when it does, and why we need to bring it to God before bringing it to others.
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Becoming Our Vision (Week 5) - Zach Thompson
// WHEN VISION BECOMES REALITY // In the final week of our "Becoming Our Vision" series, Zach talks about the importance of living out our vision and bringing hope and healing to those around us. What would it look like for you to do this in your everyday life?
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Becoming Our Vision (Week 4) - Zach Thompson
// IN JESUS // This week, Zach talks about what it looks like to bring hope and healing to those around us in Jesus. Jesus is our fuel, and as we spend time with Him and make Him our priority, we are then able to go out into the community and live for Him. Where in your life can you bring love,...
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Becoming Our Vision (Week 2) - Zach Thompson
// LOVING + LIFE-GIVING PEOPLE // In week 2 of our “Becoming our Vision” series, Zach unpacks the first part of our statement, “Loving, Life-Giving People.” In a culture where love is reduced to a feeling and life giving people are sometimes hard to come by, we want our students to love…
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Becoming Our Vision (Week 1) - Zach Thompson
// OUR NEW CHURCH VISION // This week kicks off our brand-new series, “Becoming Our Vision.” Pastor Zach unpacks the heart behind our new church vision: “We are a church of loving, life-giving people bringing hope + healing in Jesus.” Together, we’ll look at what this means for us as high school...
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Love God, Love Others (Week 2) - Zach Thompson
// LOVE OTHERS // In week two of our series, Love God, Love Others, Zach looks at the story of the Good Samaritan to show what it means to truly love our neighbor. This week, how can you step in and be a bringer?
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Love God, Love Others (Week 1) - Zach Thompson
// LOVE GOD // In this quick two-week series on loving God and others, Zach unpacks what it means to love God and how we can live that out in our everyday lives.
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The Gospel Made Simple (Week 5) - Zach Thompson
In the final week of our Gospel Made Simple series, Pastor Zach brings Junior High and High School students together for a powerful conversation about worldviews. He unpacks several popular worldviews and contrasts them with the truth of the Christian Gospel, urging students to move beyond simply...
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The Gospel Made Simple (Week 4) - Matt McClane
This week’s message features a special combined service with our Junior High and High School students as we continue our series, The Gospel Made Simple. Junior High Pastor Matt McClane teaches from Exodus 34, where God reveals His character to Moses. Through this powerful passage, we’re reminded…
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The Gospel Made Simple (Week 3) - Zach Thompson
// RESTORATION // The Gospel story: 1) Creation 2) Fall 3) Rescue 4) Restoration This week, Zach talks about heaven, and how we can experience heaven now while we're living on earth!
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The Gospel Made Simple (Week 2) - Zach Thompson
// RESCUE // This week, after talking about Creation and the Fall last Sunday, Zach continues the Gospel story by talking about Jesus rescuing us from our sin. We couldn't fix our sin problem, but Jesus did. Praise God for His love for us!
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The Gospel Made Simple (Week 1) - Zach Thompson
// CREATION & THE FALL // This week, we start a new series called "The Gospel Made Simple." How many of us would be able to answer the question, "What is the Gospel?" This series is meant to equip us to share the Good News, and to be a reminder of the Gospel story and its importance and relevance...
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The official podcast of Eastview Christian Church’s High School Ministry in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, featuring weekly Sunday messages. For more information about Eastview Students, visit eastview.church/students.
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