This Podcast Is FLY

Students today face real struggles; anxiety, pressure, insecurity, rejection, and too often those struggles get overlooked or minimized. But the truth is: what you’re going through matters.In Week 1 of our new series, we dive into the life of Jeremiah, a young, insecure, and unqualified voice called by God in a time when no one wanted to listen. Rejected by his own people, ignored, and constantly opposed, Jeremiah’s story reminds us that following God doesn’t mean life gets easier, but it does mean you’re never alone.This message unpacks a powerful truth:Your struggle is real… but so is your God.No matter what season you’re in, God sees you, knows you, and still has purpose for your life. Even when you feel too young, too overlooked, or too unqualified, God is still with you.If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or not enough, this message is for you.

This week at youth, we leaned into a question that could completely change your walk with God:👉 Are you just reading the Bible… or are you actually studying it?Coming off Spring Retreat, it’s easy to feel on fire for God, but what happens when life goes back to normal? In this message, we break down the difference between casually reading Scripture and truly diving in, studying it, praying through it, and meditating on what God is saying.Looking at the story behind Psalm 52 and the life of David, we see how understanding the context of Scripture can completely transform what we get out of it. What seems like a simple chapter becomes a powerful reminder of God’s justice, His unfailing love, and the importance of knowing His heart.We also talk about why it’s so important to test everything we hear against God’s Word, and how Scripture isn’t just something we read, it’s something that feeds us, shapes us, and anchors us.If you want to grow deeper in your faith and not just go through the motions, this message is for you.Don’t just read the Word… let it change you.

There are moments you never want to forget… and Spring Retreat was one of them.In this episode, we captured the testimonies of students and leaders sharing how God met them in real and personal ways.From breakthrough moments to personal encounters with God, these testimonies are filled with stories of freedom, healing, and life change.Parents, this is a chance to hear firsthand what God is doing in your student’s life.Students, let these stories remind you that God is moving in your generation.Don’t miss this powerful episode.

What does it really mean to go all in with God?Last night, Pastor Logan challenged us with a powerful message out of 1 Samuel, looking at the story of Saul, someone who partially obeyed God but held back just enough to miss what God was asking of him. Instead of fully following God’s command, Saul kept what he wanted and spared King Agag… and that compromise cost him more than he realized.The truth is, partial obedience is still disobedience.This message pushes us to ask a hard but honest question: What am I holding onto that’s keeping me from going all in?Whether it’s control, comfort, sin, or something we’re not ready to surrender, God isn’t asking for part of us… He’s asking for everything.If you’ve ever felt stuck between following God and holding onto your own way, this message is for you.

In the final week of our Friends series, we talk about one of the most important and most confusing topics for students: dating and marriage. Culture has a lot to say about how relationships should work, but what does the Bible say?In this message, we walk through six biblical principles for dating that help guide healthy, God-honoring relationships. We talk about why it matters who you date, having the right intentions, pursuing the same purpose, honoring boundaries, protecting purity, and surrounding yourself with accountability.Dating was never meant to pull you away from God, it should push you closer to Him. Whether you’re dating now or thinking about relationships in the future, this message will challenge you to approach dating with wisdom, purpose, and a desire to honor Christ.

This week in our Friends series on relationships, we talk about the importance of our relationship with the church and the body of Christ. God never designed us to follow Him alone. Throughout Scripture we see that believers are meant to live in community, encouraging one another, supporting each other, and growing together.In this message we explore why being connected to the church matters, how every believer has a role in the body of Christ, and why the enemy often tries to isolate us through lies, division, or feelings that we don’t belong. From biblical examples like David and Jonathan to the early church in Acts, we see that God’s design for His people has always been community, not isolation.If you’ve ever felt disconnected, wondered where you belong, or questioned why church community matters, this message will challenge and encourage you to stay planted and build meaningful relationships within the body of Christ. Recorded in East Missoula on 3.25.2026

In Week 6 of our Friends series, we’re tackling a topic that can be difficult, but is incredibly important: authority.From parents and teachers to bosses and government leaders, we all have authority in our lives… but how we respond to it says a lot about our hearts.In this message, we look at the life of David and how he honored authority, even when it was unfair, difficult, and even dangerous. We also unpack what it means to trust God’s placement of authority, how to handle disagreement the right way, and why honoring authority is ultimately about honoring God.Key Truth: You don’t honor authority because they’re perfect, you honor authority because God is.If you’ve ever struggled with authority, felt misunderstood, or disagreed with leadership, this message will challenge and encourage you to respond differently.This message was recorded at River of Life church in East Missoula on 3.18.2026.

In Week 5 of our Friends series on relationships, we tackle one of the hardest commands Jesus gives: love your enemies.It’s easy to love the people who love us back. But what about that one person, the one who hurt you, betrayed you, talked about you behind your back, or just drives you crazy? In this message, we look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 and discover that loving our enemies isn’t about pretending everything is fine or becoming best friends with someone who hurt us. It’s about choosing forgiveness instead of bitterness, prayer instead of revenge, and grace instead of grudges.Through the parable of the unforgiving servant and other teachings of Jesus, we’re reminded that we forgive others because God first forgave us. Holding onto bitterness only poisons our own hearts, but forgiveness leads to freedom.If we truly want to live as children of God, we must learn to do what the world rarely does, love the people we can’t stand.Listen in as we talk about letting go of grudges, dealing with bitterness, and learning to conquer evil with good.

In Week 3 of our Friends Series, we talked about one of the most influential relationships in our lives: our peers. Jesus calls us the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13–16), which means we aren’t meant to blend into culture we’re meant to stand out in it. But the way we stand out isn’t through perfection, it’s through identity. When our identity is rooted in Christ, our words, attitudes, and actions begin to reflect His light everywhere we go, at school, online, and in our friendships.This message challenges students to stop living in negativity and defeat when Jesus has already given us victory. Through Scripture, humor, and real life examples, we unpack what it looks like to walk in gratitude over grumbling, faith over fear, and light over darkness. From the Samaritan woman to the call to be a lighthouse in a dark world, this sermon reminds us that we are called to influence, not isolate, and that our generation needs believers who truly reflect Jesus to their peers. Recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 2.18.2026

What does real friendship actually look like in a social-media generation?In Week 2 of our Friends series, we talk about the difference between fake friends and real friends, and why so many friendships today feel temporary, shallow, or transactional.We unpack the idea of contract friendships: relationships based on benefits, convenience, or proximity, and contrast them with covenant friendships, the kind of relationships God models throughout Scripture. Friendships that don’t disappear when things get hard. Friends who confront in love. Friends who walk with purpose, not just proximity.Using biblical examples like David and Jonathan, and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, this message challenges us to rethink how we choose our closest friends, and how we show up as one.If you’ve ever been burned by fake friends, avoided hard conversations, or wondered why some friendships never go deeper, this message is for you.Because friendship isn’t a subscription… it’s a covenant.

Where does Jesus meet people?Not in perfect places. Not when they have it all together. Not after they clean up their mess.As we kick off our Friends series, we look at how Jesus first called His disciples: fishermen at work, a tax collector in his sin, doubters full of questions, and what they became after encountering Him. From ordinary lives to world changers, their stories remind us that Jesus meets us right where we are… but He never leaves us there.We also talk about Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42 and how Jesus cares more about relationship than performance. Whether you feel distracted, unqualified, stressed, or stuck, this message is a reminder that Jesus is not waiting at the finish line, He’s stepping into your real life right now.No matter your past, your doubts, or your current struggles, Jesus is still calling: “Follow Me.”Take a listen to week one of our Friends Series. Recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 2.04.2026.

Pastor Hunter takes a dive into Philippians and goes over Pauls message to us about if we truly understand the infinite value of knowing Christ, everything else is meaningless in comparison. Recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 01.21.2026.

Pastor Hunter asks and answers three important questions when it comes to our giving: Why do we give? What do we give? Who owns what we give? Take a listen as Hunter breaks down what God is really looking for when it comes to our giving. Do we present offerings that cost us nothing? Recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 1.14.2026.

Pastor Hunter gives a challenge message for 2026 to be rooted in the Word. Pastor Hunter goes over New Years resolution stats, recaps Frontline Youth for 2025, and then gives the challenge message of Deeper Roots as the youth group looks ahead to 2026. This message was recorded on 1.07.2026 at River of Life Church in East Missoula.

For week 7 of our Simple Gospel series Pastor Hunter takes a look at the story of Esther. Esther is discipled by her cousin, and her obedience leads to her being used by God to save a nation. As we prepare to look toward 2026, who are we being discipled by? Who is challenging us? Who cares more about our calling than our feelings? Pastor Hunter challenges us to look at our own lives and reflect on our discipleship journey. Recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 12.10.2025.

For week 5 of our Simple Gospel series Pastor Hunter takes a look at Jesus parable of The Prodigal Son. What is our inheritance? Is the Father's love for everyone? What can we learn from the youngest son? What held the oldest son back from the party? Are we missing our gift now? Pastor Hunter answers all these questions and more with a challenging message to stay in the presence of the Father. Recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 11.05.2025.

For week 4 of our Simple Gospel series Pastor Hunter takes a look at Jesus parable of The Good Samaritan. How do we inherit eternal life? What are Jesus commands? What commands are the most important? Who is our neighbor? Who is Jesus sending? Pastor Hunter answers all these questions and more with a challenging message to love our neighbors. Recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 10.29.2025.

For week 2 of our Simple Gospel series Pastor Hunter takes a look at the story of Joshua & the walls of Jericho to talk about culture vs God. If culture disagrees with something does it make it harder to be obedient to God? When our circumstances still haven't changed, do we still continue being obedient to God? Do we believe God has victory for us? Pastor Hunter gives a challenging message on christianity changing our culture and being obedient to Gods plan. Recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 10.15.2025.

To kick off our Simple Gospel series Pastor Hunter takes a look at the story of Daniel to talk about healthy habits. Have we build healthy habits in our life? Do we have daily habits built to spend time with God? When our circumstances change, do our healthy habits change? Pastor Hunter gives a challenging message on christianity changing our culture and building healthy habits. Recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 10.08.2025.

This week at Frontline we had a special message from Youth Leader Coles Johnson talking about Identity. What do we find our identity in? What does the world say about us? What do we say about ourselves? What does God say about us? Coles answers all these and more in this weeks special message! Recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 10.01.2025.

More than any other time in our worlds history does the world need to see the light of God. The only way for us to be a light in a dark world is to look different from the world. In order to look different we are called to obedience to God. Obedience is essential to our relationship with God. Are we obedience in the wait? Are we obedient in the midst of struggle? Are we obedient when no one is watching? Pastor Hunter covers all these questions and more in week 6 of our Legacy series. This sermon was recorded at River of Life on 9.24.2025

To finish out our legacy series Pastor Hunter & Sierra interview Jocelyn & Jacob Womack who are Frontline Youth Alumni who graduated in 2022. They cover everything from testimony to why it is important for students to prioritize faith now. Jocelyn & Jacob share the Legacy that started in Frontline Youth & how they were able to carry that out into their daily walks as adults. Take a listen to this special episode of This Podcast Is FLY. Recorded on 9.17.2025 at River of Life Church.

Jesus says "Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High" . Generosity is essential to our relationship with God. Are we generous everyone? What happens when we aren't generous? Pastor Hunter covers all these questions and more in week 4 of our Legacy series. This sermon was recorded at River of Life on 9.10.2025

Jesus says that the way the world will know we are his followers, is by the way we love one another. Love is essential to our relationship with God. Do we love everyone? What happens when we don't love? Can we earn Gods love? Pastor Hunter covers all these questions and more in week 3 of our Legacy series. This sermon was recorded at River of Life on 9.03.2025

If your friends were sitting in a burning house, would you tell them? Would you warn them? Would you help them? It's not our job as christians to save people, but it is our job to share the good news with them and warn them when they find themselves living apart from God. God has called us all to be ready to share our faith, our new found hope in Christ. Are you ready to share? Youth Leader Coles gives a challenging message to help encourage us to share our hope we have in Jesus with those around us. Recorded at River of Life on 8.27.2025.

Do you ever look back at the road God has taken you on? Do you ever look back at the faithfulness of God even when you weren't being faithful to him? God has called us all to be ready to share our faith, our new found hope in Christ. Are you ready to share? Youth Leader Coles gives a challenging message to help encourage us to share our hope we have in Jesus with those around us. Recorded at River of Life on 8.13.2025.

Do you ever look back at the road God has taken you on? Do you ever look back at the faithfulness of God even when you weren't being faithful to him? God has called us all to be ready to share our faith, our new found hope in Christ. Are you ready to share? Youth Leader Coles gives a challenging message to help encourage us to share our hope we have in Jesus with those around us. Recorded at River of Life on 8.6.2025.

Have you fallen back into normal routine? Have you been struggling to have time with God every day? Dalton gives an encouraging message that we cant sit back any longer. We need to allow God to be the driving force in our everyday life. Take a listen to Daltons message "It's Time To Lock In". This message was recorded at River of Life on 7.30.2025

Camp 2025 was so amazing. The Lord moved in so many amazing ways, so we take a Wednesday night to share just some of the amazing things God did for our students and leaders at camp. I pray that these testimonies encourage you, and help remind you that God is on the move in this next generation! Recorded at River of Life on 7.23.2025

Are you expecting God to move in your everyday life? When you go to church, youth group, camp, is your expectation that God is going to do something big? If you aren't, Miley has a challenging message to encourage you to live your life with the expectation that God is going to move! Recorded at River of Life Church on 7.2.2025

If people could only use three words to describe you when you’re gone, what would you want them to be? Was forgiving one of them? In scripture there are over 150 verses talking about forgiveness, meaning it is important to God. If it is important to God, it should be something we want left in our legacy. Pastor Hunter gives us the steps on how to leave a legacy of forgiveness . This sermon was recorded at River of Life on 6.25.2025

What legacy do you want to leave? How many people will you impact? Does leaving a legacy go past just impacting your family? Take a listen as Pastor Hunter opens up the new legacy series. This message was recorded at River of Life Church Missoula on 6.18.2025

Did you miss our Invite Night? Take a listen to Pastor Logans message on the parable of the talents. Are you using your God given talent to glorify God or yourself? Have you buried your God given talent out of fear? Pastor Logan challenges us all to use our talents to glorify God.Recorded at River of Life church in East Missoula on 6.11.2025

Jesus tells us that the two greatest commands are to Love God with all you heart, soul, & mind. He says the command as equally as great is to love your neighbor as yourself. After talking about remaining in Jesus love and being obedient to His commands, are we being obedient to the command of loving and serving His people? Pastor Hunter gives a message talking about the history of River of Life and the heart to serve. This message was recorded at River of Life church on 6.4.2025

Have you ever felt like you are living in chaos? Have you ever felt like over time doubt or fear have settled in? Pastor Hunter gives a message about the importance of putting our trust in God. Jesus tells us to remain in His love, how do we do the in the midst of stress or chaos? Take a listen to this weeks sermon from Frontline Youth. Recoded on 5.28.2025 at River of Life Church.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus would often withdraw and be in prayer? Pastor Hunter continues in his series about who Jesus was and is. Jesus gave us the blueprint for relationship with the Father. Culture tells us to take mental health days and watch TV, while Jesus taught us to withdraw and be with the Father. If we want relationship with God the Father it requires us to follow the blueprint Jesus left us. Take a listen as FLY dives into the example Jesus gave us.Take a listen to the newest sermon from Frontline Youth, recorded in East Missoula on 5.21.2025

Have you ever wondered why Jesus would come & wash feet instead of sitting on a throne? Pastor Hunter continues in his series about who Jesus was and is. Jesus gave us the perfect example of a servants heart. Culture tells us to climb the ladder, while Jesus taught us to be low and life others up. If we want to succeed and be good leaders, serving others is essential to our faith journey. Take a listen as FLY dives into the the heart of serving.Take a listen to the newest sermon from Frontline Youth, recorded in East Missoula on 5.7.2025

Have you ever wondered why your plans have gone wrong? Pastor Hunter continues in his series about who Jesus was and is. The disciples knew that Jesus was the foretold King & Savior, but they had their own plans & ideas for what Jesus being King meant. Jesus constantly told them what was to come but they weren't fully listening. Are we half listening to Jesus today? Do we find ourselves only taking pieces of what God has called us to, but not fully listen to all the steps He has for us?Take a listen to the newest sermon from Frontline Youth, recorded in East Missoula on 4.16.2025

Have you ever asked yourself the question "what would Jesus do?" Pastor Hunter has a message for this next generation on how before making decisions we need to ask "what would Jesus do?" Jesus experienced all the same human emotions that we experience today, yet He was able to live a perfect life and accomplish the will of God. Today, culture tells us to make decisions based on our emotions, our fears, or our own desires. How can we follow the example of Jesus and make decisions based on Gods will? Take a listen to the newest sermon from Frontline Youth, recorded in East Missoula on 4.09.2025

Spring Retreat was a weekend away prioritizing God. Frontline Youth had 34 students and 12 leaders attend. We wanted to give the opportunity for some of those leaders & students to share what God did over the weekend & why other students and leaders should go in the future! This was recorded at River of Life in East Missoula on 4.02.2025.

Have you been feeling discouraged? Have you been feeling like you know of God but are missing something more? Listen to this message about Hannah and Samuel and how important it is to pour our heart out to the Lord. After listening find some time to sit in prayer and listen for God. Recorded at Frontline Youth in East Missoula on 3.19.2025

Frontline Youth continues their series all about the importance of the Holy Spirit. Week 4 is all about the essentials for spiritual battle. We want the next generation to be equipped and ready for the spiritual battle that is taking place in our world today. Recorded in East Missoula, MT, on 3.13.2025

Frontline Youth continues their series all about the importance of the Holy Spirit. Week 3 is all about understanding how the Holy Spirit helps us love those around us. We want the next generation to be equipped in understand God loves people, we need to love people in order to be able to spread hope in this dark world. Recorded in East Missoula, MT, on 2.26.2025

Frontline Youth continues their series all about the importance of the Holy Spirit. Week 2 is all about understanding we are not fighting an enemy of flesh and blood. We want the next generation to be equipped in understand people are not our enemies, while being able to spread hope in this dark world. Recorded in East Missoula, MT, on 2.26.2025

Frontline Youth kicked off their new series Spirit Wars. A series devoted to talking about the importance of the Holy Spirit. Week 1 is all about how the Holy Spirit is our helper. Who is the Holy Spirit to you? How do you talk to the Holy Spirit? Take a listen to this weeks message! Recorded in East Missoula, MT, on Feb 19, 2025.

Listen to the timely message given by Pastor Vance Homegun. Pastor Vance reminds us of the importance of being in the word daily. Have you struggled being in your Bible? Listen to this encouraging word by Pastor Vance. Recorded at Frontline Youth 2.8.2023

We continue in our New Years Message for 2025 & the importance of changing our focus for 2025. How can you prioritize eternal values in 2025? This sermon was recorded at Frontline Youth in East Missoula, MT.

This sermon was recorded at Frontline Youth in East Missoula, MT. This is a New Year New Message for 2025 & the importance of allowing God to change the way we think. How can you prioritize God in 2025?

THROWBACK EPISODE: As we go into the new year, most of us have goals and new years resolutions that we set to help us "be better" in the new year. This is a Frontline Youth Takeover message all about our word for the year and how we serve a God who challenges us. How can we include God in our new year?

How can we run the race God has set before us? Are we walking, jogging, sprinting, or running? Take a listen to this throwback message from a Frontline Youth Takeover by Hunter Tonn.