Podcast

Today, Jason is talking with Danita, a high school senior, after a Worldview Warriors retreat at Union Center Christian Church in upstate New York. Jason & Danita review the event and discuss the church's successful model of parents, students & leaders all serving in their youth ministry. Later in this podcast, you'll hear about the importance that an international short-term mission trip had in Danita's life.

Be encouraged by the impact Worldview Warriors is having in the lives of students across the country. Visit our events page to see if we'll be in your area, or go ahead and book an event with us.

If you were given a palette of colors by God and asked to pick a color for the sky, would you choose black? Join host Jason DeZurik and front man Aaron Collins of Paint the Sky Black as they discuss this bizarre choice of color. You'll also find out why the music itself is "just an attraction" for the band as Aaron reveals their true desire in this interview.

If you were given a palette of colors by God and asked to pick a color for the sky, would you choose black? Join host Jason DeZurik and front man Aaron Collins of Paint the Sky Black as they discuss this bizarre choice of color. You'll also find out why the music itself is "just an attraction" for the band as Aaron reveals their true desire in this interview.

This week, Jason is hanging out with Todd Widseth at the BAM (Benson Area Ministry) Center in Minnesota. They talk about the BAM Center's focus on the importance of developing relationships between students, bands and speakers, as many students consider the BAM Center their home. For part 2 of the interview, Todd talks about how God spared his life through a major accident that would've killed him under normal circumstances. Be encouraged to have the "total trust in God" that Todd has found as you listen today.

This week, Jason is hanging out with Todd Widseth at the BAM (Benson Area Ministry) Center in Minnesota. They talk about the BAM Center's focus on the importance of developing relationships between students, bands and speakers, as many students consider the BAM Center their home. For part 2 of the interview, Todd talks about how God spared his life through a major accident that would've killed him under normal circumstances. Be encouraged to have the "total trust in God" that Todd has found as you listen today.

Today, Jason is in Rock Falls, IL talking with Britney of Harvest Time Interns, a hands-on discipleship training ground for students that is part of Master's Commission. They talk about everything from vocational ministry to the Holy Spirit & pursuing dreams. Later in the podcast, Jason is hanging out with a few youth leaders after a recent concert & speaking engagement in Illinois as they discuss how encouraging the event was not only for the students, but also the leaders as well. Our hope is that you'll catch some of our vision of equipping students & leaders alike as you listen today.

Today, Jason is hanging out at The Catalyst Church in Findlay, Ohio with Zach Maas. Zach has attended many Worldview Warriors events over the past few years and in this podcast, he explains how they have equipped him to stand up for what he believes in amidst a world of unbelief & misbelief. Be encouraged by the work Worldview Warriors is doing as you listen to Zach's story and check be sure to check out his ministry, "Redemption Poetry," on Facebook.

This week, Jason interviews Scott Glabb, wrestling coach & teacher at Santa Ana High School in southern California. Scott is the author of "A Saint in the City: Coaching At-Risk Kids to Be Champions."

In this series, Coach Glabb talks about his story of trusting God with his challenging job, "giving up on winning," and the ministry it has become as a result. As you listen, be encouraged by Scott's passion for students and determination to set them up for success. For more information, visit asaintinthecity.com.

This week, Jason interviews Scott Glabb, wrestling coach & teacher at Santa Ana High School in southern California. Scott is the author of "A Saint in the City: Coaching At-Risk Kids to Be Champions."

In this series, Coach Glabb talks about his story of trusting God with his challenging job, "giving up on winning," and the ministry it has become as a result. As you listen, be encouraged by Scott's passion for students and determination to set them up for success. For more information, visit asaintinthecity.com.

This week, Jason interviews Roy Schwarcz, Midwest Regional Director of Chosen People Ministries, a ministry that "exists to pray for, evangelize, disciple, and serve Jewish people everywhere and to help fellow believers do the same."

Roy currently leads a Messianic Jewish outreach ministry in Chicago and shares his perspectives from history as well as his experiences in the Jewish community. As you listen to this series, be encouraged to live out your faith in action and word as an example to all those around you.

This week, Jason interviews Roy Schwarcz, Midwest Regional Director of Chosen People Ministries, a ministry that "exists to pray for, evangelize, disciple, and serve Jewish people everywhere and to help fellow believers do the same."

Roy currently leads a Messianic Jewish outreach ministry in Chicago and shares his perspectives from history as well as his experiences in the Jewish community. As you listen to this series, be encouraged to live out your faith in action and word as an example to all those around you.

Wrapping up the event at Dayspring, Jason is with Ty, Tyler, Eli, & Greg as they recap the night. Hear how they were encouraged by the trust fall and how it challenged them to rely on God even more. Later on in the podcast, thanks to the magic of editing, Jason is in Seward, Nebraska after an event, as more students were encouraged & equipped to be intentional with their faith, reaching out to others that need the same hope & acceptance found in Christ.

“He’s (Scott Mason) by far the best speaker we’ve had for awhile” – Students at Dayspring

Today, Jason is hanging out with Ken, the Assistant Administrator at KCA in Callaway, Maryland. They talk about the impact of the Worldview Warriors conference on the students and how the use of visuals, among other things, was able to effectively communicate the message. As you listen to this podcast, be encouraged to meet this generation where they are as you minister to them.

“It brings Christianity down to real life…” - Ken

Jason is at King’s Christian Academy in Callaway, Maryland for today’s “Do Not Keep Silent” podcast. He talks with Abby, a student who was impacted by Scott Mason’s testimony and the change that Jesus brought in his life. Learn how the Worldview Warriors 2-day conference was able to speak truth into her life and challenge her spiritually. Her mother, Lisa, chimes in later on in the podcast. As you listen, be encouraged by the work Worldview Warriors is doing in students’ lives throughout the country. Contact ryan@lasthopemusic.com if you would like to book a conference, concert, or discipleship event with us.

In today’s podcast, Jason is hanging out with Tom Stimson, a youth pastor in Marion, Ohio. Hear about how “Fusion”, a monthly gathering of youth groups in the community, has come together to encourage students and churches in the area. Be encouraged to step out in faith in your local communities as Tom shares his passion for the Kingdom in this podcast.

“Shouldn’t we swallow some of our pride and remember why we’re all doing this in the first place?” – Tom Stimson

In this podcast, Jason is hanging out with Andy Schindler, the youth pastor at Waynetown Christian Church in Waynetown, Indiana. They discuss how youth ministry is more about focusing on relationships than anything else. Hear about the success of a recent Worldview Warriors discipleship event in Waynetown and be encouraged wherever you are at in your ministry as you listen to this podcast.

“As a youth minister…they’re used to me. Bring in somebody new…and they listen.” – Andy Schindler

In this podcast, Jason is hanging out with Jen, a youth leader at Living Faith Church in Milesburg, PA, who talks about today’s generation of youth as well as ministry, family, and how to be an influence on this generation. Learn how youth ministry today is just as much about parents as it is about students. Check out what God is doing at http://livingfaithpa.org.

This week, Jason is hanging out with Kevin & Amy Jordan after a concert at Ignited Youth Ministries in Kenton, Ohio. In this podcast, Jason interviews a few people there, as they discuss how his message was received and how it was ultimately a message of hope. Hear what Hannah, a student, has to say about the impact of the event on her life. To book a concert and/or discipleship event with us in 2011, be sure to visit www.worldviewwarriors.org/booking.

This week, Jason is hanging out with Kevin & Amy Jordan after a concert at Ignited Youth Ministries in Kenton, Ohio. In this podcast, Jason & Kevin recap the discipleship event and how it was received by the students. Later on in the podcast, you’ll find out why they both do what they do. To book a concert and/or discipleship event with us in 2011, be sure to visit www.worldviewwarriors.org/booking.

In this podcast, Jason sits down with Eric Cook, a Worldview Warriors speaker & the pastor of Vineyard Christian Fellowship (www.vcfbellefontaine.org) in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Learn about what God has been doing in his life recently through his transition from youth pastor to lead pastor at VCC.

As the last podcast of this series, Eric talks about being the voice of reason in the midst of an unreasonable culture, the importance of the family in the ministry process, and what it means for the "priesthood of believers" to advance the kingdom. Our hope is that students & leaders alike are encouraged by this series.
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

- Ephesians 4:11-13