A Holy Life
When you hear the word “holy”, you probably think of a painting of Jesus gazing into the sky while holding a perfectly calm lamb, or a large cathedral with stained […]
Faith
The Ten Commands
Thousands of years ago, God gave Israel ten commandments. The ten commandments are one of the most recognizable parts of the Bible to many people. They were given to Israel […]
The Book of Exodus
God is a God of rescue in many ways. In the book of Exodus, we read about one of the greatest rescue stories ever told. God rescues His people Israel […]
The Life of Joseph
Have you ever woken up in the morning and thought “WHY did I just have that dream?” We’ve all had odd dreams – but have you ever had a dream […]
Leaving a Legacy
We can learn the most about people when we understand both the highs and lows of their lives. It’s easy to sometimes look at people within the Bible and just […]
The Prophets
God speaks through His Word and through people. These people are known as “prophets.” Prophets in the Old Testament used their voices to call attention to God and what He […]
Faith & Fear
The opposite of faith isn’t doubt – it’s fear. We fear the outcome of something when we do not have faith it will work out the way we want it […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1003 || Ten-Year Forecast of Youth Ministry | Part Two | Bold Predictions
For those who have been around youth ministry for a couple of decades, we have seen plenty of change. Changes that occurred in that time period appears to have accelerated […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1002 || Ten-Year Forecast of Youth Ministry | Part One
The landscape of youth ministry changes as each decade passes. The student life is different now than it was 20 years ago. The church youth group was executing different methods […]
Thought Factory Podcast #1001 || Don’t Let Politics Ruin Your Witness to Students
January 6th, 2021, the United States of America changed. In response to the Capitol Riot, hosts Jeff Eckart and Jayson Brewer ask eight questions about politics mixing with our faith. […]