Estes Youth Group

In this episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek at all the exciting events planned for our youth group this summer. From trips and camps to VBS and hanging with our interns, there’s something for everyone to look forward to. Tune in to hear how you can get involved and make this summer one to remember!

In this episode, we sit down with Brandyn Graves, a talented theatre set designer and artist who shares how his Christian faith influences his creative process and approach to storytelling on stage. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about art, faith, and the spaces where they intersect.

What have some of our graduates been up to since leaving the youth group? Find out in the first installment of a new series “Alumni Check-In”.

In this episode, Mya and Jaclyn dive into all the fun, nerves, and unforgettable moments from their weekend at Lads to Leaders. They talk through the highs, the surprises, the lessons they’ll carry with them, and what they’re already planning for next year. It’s a heartfelt, laughter-filled recap you won’t want to miss. You might even get to hear Mya rap!

The Pet Whisperer herself joins the show this week! Heather is a veterinarian at the Chester Co Animal Hospital and mom to Makenna, Morgan, and Andrew. She gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a vet and answers the burning question every 90s kid has always wondered!

The Truth Tandem, The Sermonators, The Word Warriors. We know them as Mark & Doug, our pulpit ministers at Estes. Join us for a fun episode where we get to know them a little better, hear a few stories, and receive some good advice!

Are you thinking about going into the medical field? Or does blood and needles freak you out? Either way, you will gain something from this episode with Alex Walker. He’s been a nurse practitioner for a long time so he’ll give you the inside scoop on that profession and how we can show our faith.

Remember dial-up internet, microfilm, and free minutes after 9pm? Then, chances are you’re a parent. And Joe Wells has written a new book for you! We discuss the ever-evolving nature of technology and our need to be intentional in our relationship with it. He also provides some valuable resources parents can use to help their teens navigate this. Join us for a fun and informative episode!Purchase Joe’s book here: https://a.co/d/9tnXV4Y

Greg Maxwell is pretty "RAD" since he's the Regional Admission Director for Chester County! We discuss our top 3 Makin' Music shows along with a few things FHU. Makin' Music is April 11-12 so make plans to come on campus to see the show! Links to purchase tickets plus watch some of the shows we mentioned in the podcast are below. Comment your favorite MM shows!Makin' Music 2025 Tickets2008 Sigma Rho "Win, Place, or Show"2014 Theta Nu "Uncaged"2024 Phi Kappa Alpha "When In Doubt, Call The Scouts"2013 Sigma Rho "Whorrific Who-Did-It"2010 Chi Beta Chi "Ear-Replaceable"

If anyone knows what it’s like to have brothers, it is Gibson! Join him as he looks at what happened between several brothers in Genesis.

Maurice Williams joins the show to discuss health, nutrition, and what scripture has to say about it all.

What happens to families that don’t grow? Ben Elder, a junior at EYG, answers that question as we revisit the devo he gave during our annual beach retreat.

If you want a spiritually uplifting week on a college campus surrounding by hundreds of other Christians, look no further than the Teen Lectureship. Reed Swindle, one of the coordinators, joins the show to give us a preview of this year’s theme and why you should be there! Teen Lectureship will be on Freed-Hardeman’s campus March 17-20.

Pickleball and Psalms, two things that don’t go together unless you’re listening to this episode. Morgan Hankins, our summer intern, joins the show this week!

Clayton Danley joins the show to talk music, Chick Fil A, and the upcoming summer!

In case you missed our devotional about the 5 love languages or if you’d like to revisit or share it, check out this episode of the Estes Youth Group podcast!

Evan & Canaan take you on a journey through the life of Joseph in this episode of The Bible Unhinged.

Join Eden & Jaclyn as they investigate and report on the first murder in scripture!