Young + Adulting by CF Young Adults

Why am I so tired and burnt out? If you’ve found yourself in this place, asking this question, this conversation is for you. Pastor Lance Witt is back with us to talk about God’s design for finding rhythms of rest in life and how this can be the key to keeping you from burning out. Tune in to hear about why Pastor Lance would say he hates the word “balance,” small steps to take to start moving towards having a Sabbath, and some not-so-obvious things that may be burning you out.

Lance Witt has been doing ministry for over 40 years and has spent time leading at several churches around the country– including Saddleback church. He’s spent the last 15 years leading a ministry called Replenish, helping people live and lead from a healthy soul. He’s a part of our elder board here at Christ Fellowship, and he’s authored some of our favorite books around here– Replenish, High Impact Team, and his newest book, Your One Life. We’re so thankful to have Pastor Lance back on the podcast!

Join us every Thursday at 7:30AM for new episodes featuring conversations that will help you get better in your everyday life as you follow Jesus.

“How to Have Hard Conversations”

Season 03 | Episode 13

No one likes a hard conversation…That’s why we’ve brought a Young + Adulting favorite, Pastor Don Bray, in to help us learn how to have them! Pastor Don joins us for this final how to conversation of season 3 to help learn how to navigate conflict in both truth and love.

Key Takeaways:

• A hard conversation starts with the right mindset. Before you confront, pray!
• You should only enter a hard conversation if your goal is to benefit the relationship, and to benefit the other person.
• Alway believe the best in someone when approaching conflict. Don’t assume they had bad intentions.

“How to Travel on a Budget”

Season 03 | Episode 12

Whether it’s visiting family or taking a Christmas vacation, this is the time of year for travel! Pastor Ryan McDermott and Rachel Kaiser, our resident travel experts, share all their tip and tricks for traveling on a budget in this episode. Tune in for some travel do’s and don’ts, and some money saving secrets!

Key Takeaways:

• Packing cubes are the way to go for efficient packing!
• Flexibility is key! Start planning your trip far enough in advance to be flexible with date, location and other arrangements.
• If you want to get into traveling, but your budget isn’t agreeing with you, try cutting out some of your other costly purchases to save for a trip! Example: opt for a trip instead of birthday/Christmas gifts, cut out going out to eat to put money away for your next trip, etc.

“How to Stop Stressing about Money Part 2”

Season 03 | Episode 11

Pastor Brandon is back in the studio for another episode filled with wisdom on how to stop stressing about your money. As someone who is passionate about seeing people walk in financial freedom, this episode is filled with Pastor Brandon’s tips and learnings from experience on how you can make the most of your money in this young adult season.

Key Takeaways:

• Get creative! There are plenty of unique ways to save all around you that you might not even notice! Example- Buy in bulk with friends!
• Managing your time well can actually save you money!
• Being in debt can be intimidating- there are ways and opportunities to work with lenders to get out of debt quicker and cheaper!

“How to Actually Read Your Bible”

Season 03 | Episode 10

Did you know the number #1 contributor to growth for Christians in their faith is spending time in your bible? But what if you do spend time in your bible and you feel like it comes up empty? Or like you don’t understand or remember what you’ve just read? If any of these situations resonate with you, Pastor and Professor Randy Allison is back in the studio to help paint that picture of what it looks like to make the most of your time while reading your bible.

“How to Control Your Emotions”

Season 03 | Episode 09

Ever feel like your emotions get the best of you, and you have no idea how to manage it? You’re not alone. On this episode, we’re joined by Pastor Oscar Soto and our host Tyler Gay to navigate ways to control our emotions in our every day lives. Sometimes we just need to take a pause, before we act on or respond. Ready to take control of your emotions? Give this a listen!

Key Takeaways:

• Surrender and allow God to mold you.
• Invite people in your life to hold you accountable.
• Take a pause, and let the Holy Spirit catch up to you.
• You don’t have to respond so quickly.

“How to Stop Stressing about Money”

Season 03 | Episode 08

If you don’t tell your money where to go, you’ll end up wondering where it went! If you’re stressed or confused about finances, you’re not alone. On this episode, we’re joined by Pastor Brandon Catoe and Jonathan Jimenez to break down the walls of an awkward conversation, and level the playing field when it comes to getting your money right. This is the kind of stuff you wish they taught you in school. Buckle in and get ready to get right with your finances!

Key Takeaways:

• If God’s not first in your finances, they’re never going to get fixed
• Once you realize God owns it all, it changes the way you manage your money.
• God calls us to manage well the things he’s given us.

“How to Rest”

Season 03 | Episode 07

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29.

Good rest is hard to come by these days, but it’s so necessary for the health of our souls. How do we do it, and how do we do it consistently? Give this episode a listen to find out.

Key Takeaways:

• There’s a difference between self-care and soul-care. It’s important to know the difference!
• Relaxation refreshes the body…rest refreshes the soul.
• The goal of rest isn’t about rest, isn’t about readiness!

“How to Manage Your Time”

Season 03 | Episode 06

Do you often find yourself saying, “there’s just not enough time in the day,” or find people saying to you, “I know you’re busy, but…” Well, we’ve heard it said that you really do have enough time, you just may not be using it right. In this episode, Pastor James unleashes the secrets to becoming a master of time management. As an executive leader at our church, how does he have time for his work, family, adult responsibilities, AND a handful of hobbies? Listen to find out!

Key Takeaways:

• Once time is spent, it’s gone (and you don’t get it back). Sometimes it’s worth taking inventory of how much sleep you need to function during the day and deciding to give up a few hours of sleep in exchange for time to invest in yourself.
• Build your calendar based on your vision for your life and future. Things shouldn’t be taking your time that doesn’t align with your goals and values!
• Join the 5AM club! Some of the most valuable time of the day is the few hours in the early morning when most of the world is still asleep. Choosing to wake up during those hours ensures a few uninterrupted hours of development time.

“How to Stop Watching Porn”

Season 03 | Episode 04

We’re going there…We believe church should be the safest place to have the hardest conversations, so on this episode, we are joined by Pastor Rick Miller and Pastor Lisa Duvall to talk about how to overcome and break free from watching pornography. This is a no-shame conversation. If you’ve found yourself in a situation where you may be watching things you know you shouldn’t, you’re not alone. In this conversation, we’ll give you practical handles on how to stop, prevent, and recover from engaging with pornography.

“How to Wake Up Earlier”

Season 03 | Episode 03

If you are nearly traumatized by the sound of an alarm clock going off, this episode is for you. Sleep is so important for so many reasons, but creating healthy rhythms and disciplines in life that are going to grow you and sustain you are wildly important too. In this episode, we talk about how to be disciplined, how to create some healthy habits, and how to give yourself some grace when you’re not exactly where you’d like to be.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• No one is naturally disciplined! It may seem like it comes easier to some than others, but the truth is this is something we all have to work hard at.
• The next day begins before you go to sleep. One key to winning the day ahead is to set yourself up for success starting the night before.
• Discipline takes vision. Focus on your inputs, not your outputs. Shift your mindset from “I want to get up at five in the morning,” to “I’m going to go to sleep at 10PM, so I get enough sleep to wake up early.”

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“How to Stop Gossiping”

Season 03 | Episode 02

You may not think you have a gossip problem, but we’ve heard it said that “if you’re not a part of the problem, and you’re not a part of the solution, but you’re talking about it, then it’s gossip.” Gossip can show up in sneaky ways and call itself “verbal processing,” “venting,” or “I just needed to tell somebody…” Any of these sound familiar? If they do, then this episode is for you. Listen as Pastor Cole Robinson, campus pastor of our Downtown West Palm Beach location, and our own Pastor Louis unpack how to get better at talking about people.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• You grow what you sow! If you sow hatred, you will grow frustration.
• Humility always wins.
• Your words could block someone’s blessing.
• Check-in question: Are my words modeling Jesus?

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“How to Stop Lying”

Season 03 | Episode 01

Have you ever told a lie? Whether you’ve pretended to play the tuba in your high school performance or convinced the entire community that you’re afraid of a vegetable, if you’re honest, you’ve probably told a lie or two. In this episode, Pastor Louis and Pastor Karissa help uncover some of the lies that we tell that may not be so easy to spot and help us learn how to just….stop!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Lies we tell:
  • White Lies: These are the seemingly small lies we tell in a passing moment to make us appear cooler, help us fit into the group we’re talking to, or help us get out of a certain situation. Although they seem small, we know that the small decision to tell a lie is a big decision in disguise.
  • Life Lies: These lies are a little bit of a bigger deal. These are the lies we live in to appear the way we’d like to be portrayed. If we’re not careful with life lies, we’ll believe a narrative about our life that’s entirely not reality!
  • God Lies: God lies are lies we believe about God. These are lies we have not even told but have been told. We’ve heard it said that what we think about God is the most important thing about us. If we don’t have a right view of God, we won’t have a right view of life.
• Bottom Line: Carrying lies is a heavy load to carry– and it’s one you don’t have to carry! Truth is available to you, and it will set you free. Check your heart for some of these sneaky lies, and allow yourself to experience the lightness that comes from truth.

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Some Things Never Go Out of Style: A Conversation on Sexual Purity

Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

On this episode, we are joined by Pastor Daniel Arbolaez- campus pastor of our Christ Fellowship en Espanol location. He sits down with Pastor Louis to give us some wisdom around a topic that will never go out of style…sexual purity. We're going there! This one is worth the listen if you want to walk in the freedom of purity, and pursue holiness if your relationship with Jesus.

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Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

This episode is one we’re so excited about, because we’re calling this our Young + Adulting Book Club. As our season 2 is nearing the end, we knew that the conversation we’ve been having on relationships shouldn’t. A couple of our young adults pastors have gathered around the podcast table with their favorite books to bring you some incredible resources on how to continue getting great at relationships.

Books to add to your reading list:

Boundaries by Dr Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Called to Reign by Leif Hetland

Help! I Work with People by Chad Veach

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Love That Lasts by Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke

Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt by Jentezen Franklin

Peacemaker by Ken Sande

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married by Ben Stuart

Take Back Your Family by Jefferson Bethke

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Get Connected to Christ Fellowship Young Adults!

Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

This episode is a special one, because it’s our first ever interview via Zoom with a long distance guest! We are joined by special guest, Kaitlyn Caffrey- a content writer and pastor from Life Church’s NextGen team. Kaitlyn is with us to unpack a talk she wrote called “the gift of singleness, the idol of marriage, the loss of community, and the rise of loneliness.” This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who is looking to get better relationships, ask better questions, and really deal with the stuff that you might be carrying, so that you can be free to love others well.

If you liked this episode, be sure to leave a comment, or give us a review, and share this with a friend who needs to hear it! Have a topic you want to hear us talk about, or want to know more about our community? Click the link below to send us a message on Instagram.

Get Connected to Christ Fellowship Young Adults!

Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

In this episode, we are joined by Enneagram enthusiast/expert- Pastor Lisa Duvall. Pastor Lisa has been pastoring at Christ Fellowship for over 20 years, and is certified and passionate about several personality and development assessments. Today, she joins us to speak into how the Enneagram can be a major tool in bettering our relationships.

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Enneagram Resources: 

Take the Quiz: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com Books: The Road Back to You https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190/ref=asc_df_0830846190/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312607785736&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15148178839964187384&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012010&hvtargid=pla-301116057119&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61775261186&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312607785736&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15148178839964187384&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012010&hvtargid=pla-301116057119 Becoming Us; Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/becoming-us-using-the-enneagram-to-create-a-thriving-gospel-centered-marriage/20203834/item/36416979/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrAmYcpLGvR1s4siEVIB7vJQXBkHzPBnUC3Xiu-bOgvEwOTHk-Sxu1ZRoCu0EQAvD_BwE#idiq=36416979&edition=21485740

Get Connected to Christ Fellowship Young Adults!

Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around

us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

On this episode we are joined by 2 incredible volunteer leaders in our Young Adults community- Jonathan Jimenez, and Emily Hevener. They are at the table to talk about some of the most important relationships in our lives- friendships. They share their experience with meaningful community, how staying consistent has contributed to their relationships, and how a little bit of intentionality goes a long way. This episode is for anyone and everyone looking to be a better friend.

If you liked this episode, be sure to leave a comment, or give us a review, and share this with a friend who needs to hear it! Have a topic you want to hear us talk about, or want to know more about our community? Click the link below to send us a message on Instagram.

Get Connected to Christ Fellowship Young Adults!

Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around

us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

This is part 2 of our incredible conversation with Pastors Don and Joy Bray. Pastor Karissa hosts a conversation with him, and his wife, Joy Bray, as they tell us of some of their favorite stories from being married for 58 years- or 21,142 days. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married this episode is full of wisdom and inspiration for loving others well.

If you liked this episode, be sure to leave a comment, or give us a review, and share this with a friend who needs to hear it! Have a topic you want to hear us talk about, or want to know more about our community? Click the link below to send us a message on Instagram.

Get Connected to Christ Fellowship Young Adults!

Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

On this episode, we brought back Pastor Don Bray from one of our favorite episodes of Season 1. Pastor Karissa hosts a conversation with him, and his wife, Joy Bray, as they tell us of some of their favorite stories from being married for 58 years- or 21,142 days. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married this episode is full of wisdom and inspiration for loving others well.

If you liked this episode, be sure to leave a comment, or give us a review, and share this with a friend who needs to hear it! Have a topic you want to hear us talk about, or want to know more about our community? Click the link below to send us a message on Instagram.

Get Connected to Christ Fellowship Young Adults!

Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

On this episode, Pastor Kasey Mejia hosts a conversation with some of our favorite Young + Adulting voice- Pastor Ryan McDermott, and Pastor Karissa Robinson. On this episode, we dive deep into the trenches of conflict in relationships, breaking up, making up, and all the things we can all get better at. This is 37 minutes you absolutely will not regret hearing!

If you liked this episode, be sure to leave a comment, or give us a review, and share this with a friend who needs to hear it! Have a topic you want to hear us talk about, or want to know more about our community? Click the link below to send us a message on Instagram.

Get Connected to Christ Fellowship Young Adults!

Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

On this episode, Pastor Tyler Gay hosts a conversation with some of our favorite voices in our young adult community- Joel Peace and Erica Sade. They join us to talk about relationships and how they have been changed and shaped over the last couple of years. We can’t ignore that the ever-growing digital world, and the onset of a global pandemic has changed interpersonal relationships the way we know it- so that’s what we’re here to talk about today! We’re learning how to embrace the awkward, deal with the distractions, and be grateful for any and all expressions of doing life together.

If you liked this episode, be sure to leave a comment, or give us a review, and share this with a friend who needs to hear it! Have a topic you want to hear us talk about, or want to know more about our community? Click the link below to send us a message on Instagram.

Get Connected to Christ Fellowship Young Adults!

Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

On this episode, Pastor Tyler Gay hosts a Part 2 to our last conversation with Pastor Karissa Robinson, and Pastor Jonathan Samuels. Pastor Karissa is the Director of Young Adults and Associate Director of Sisterhood here at Christ Fellowship Church, and Pastor Jonathan is the Director of Christ Fellowship Students. We’ve brought them in to sit down and answer questions that were asked by you! As we were getting ready to film season 2, we wanted to know what our young adults wanted to hear about- so this episode is dedicated to answering the questions we received from our followers on Instagram. If you asked a question, make sure to listen to the end of this episode to see if we answered your question!

If you liked this episode, be sure to leave a comment, or give us a review, and share this with a friend who needs to hear it! Have a topic you want to hear us talk about, or want to know more about our community? Click the link below to send us a message on Instagram.

Get Connected to Christ Fellowship Young Adults!

Welcome to Young + Adulting, a podcast by the Young Adults community of Christ Fellowship

Church. Every Thursday at 7:30AM this summer, we’re bringing you real, relevant, and relatable conversations around the thing that we all want to talk about the most- relationships. We believe that apart from our relationship with God, our relationships with the people around us are the things that matter most, so we’re covering relationships of every and any kind this season. We’re talking all things practical advice, biblical truths, and stories from experience to help you be the best you in your relationships. Tune in on your way to work, or on your afternoon walk, and get ready to do this “adulting” thing with us.

On this episode, Pastor Tyler Gay hosts a conversation with Pastor Karissa Robinson, and Pastor Jonathan Samuels. Pastor Karissa is the Director of Young Adults and Associate Director of Sisterhood here at Christ Fellowship Church, and Pastor Jonathan is the Director of Christ Fellowship Students. We’ve brought them in to sit down and answer questions that were asked by you! As we were getting ready to film season 2, we wanted to know what our young adults wanted to hear about- so this episode is dedicated to answering the questions we received from our followers on Instagram. If you asked a question, make sure to listen to the end of this episode to see if we answered your question!

If you liked this episode, be sure to leave a comment, or give us a review, and share this with a friend who needs to hear it! Have a topic you want to hear us talk about, or want to know more about our community? Click the link below to send us a message on Instagram.

Get Connected to Christ Fellowship Young Adults!