In this week's episode, Stephen Grove and Jackson Sanford sit down with Senior Teaching Minister Rick Atchley to discuss eternal destiny and different denominations. They cover a variety of topics, including the rapture, heaven, and how to understand denominational differences.

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This week, Stephen Grove sits down with two student ministers from the North Richland Hills campus—Diego Reinoso and Trystian Broussard—along with Creative Arts Senior Minister Bailey Plake. Together, they talk through spiritual gifts and what it means to hear from God. These are important questions students are asking, so tune in for a meaningful conversation that will help you live out your gifting and tune your ear to God's voice.

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Stephen, Jackson, and Brooklin sit down to discuss all things related to relationships and spiritual growth. In this episode, you'll hear conversations ranging from romantic relationships to friendships—which may not be all that different. They also dive into details about something important to all Christians: growing closer to God.

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This week on the Next Gen Now Podcast, the student team sits down with Executive Minister David Myer to discuss stress and community. In this episode, David and Alexandra share wisdom on how followers of Jesus can navigate seasons of busyness and how community plays a vital role in our lives. These topics are relevant for all believers, but especially for students who are constantly busy and surrounded by peers.

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We are jumping into week two where our Student Ministry team is taking over the Next Gen Now Podcast. On this episode three of our Student Ministers sit down with Drew Ritchie to discuss questions that students are asking about the Bible. In this episode we cover a range of topics including the creation account, precieved contradictions, and how we should approach Gods word. This is an excellent episode for anyone who loves scripture and is seeking truth about what's going on with the Bible.

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This week on the Next Gen Now Podcast marks the first time the Student Ministry team is
grabbing the mic and talking about real questions students are asking. In this episode, our
Keller Student Minister, Stephen Grove, sits down with West Fort Worth Student Minister Jackson
Sanford and Kingdom Expansion Minister Chris Shelby to have a conversation about evangelism
and fearing God. In this episode we will look at questions like what does successful evangelism
look like in our world and should we be scared of God?

Our Student Ministry team is really excited to get into these questions and we hope you join for each episode and pray it helps you grow closer to Jesus.

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We're wrapping this season of Next Gen Now in a new way—by handing the mic to the voices closest to students every week--our student ministers.

In this short intro episode, we introduce a couple of our student ministers who will be stepping in to host a special run of conversations centered around real questions students are asking about faith, life, and following Jesus.
Most of our listeners are parents and leaders, and this is for you too. These conversations are designed not only to engage students, but to help you better understand what they're carrying and how to walk with them in it.
And if you're a student listening—this is for you. Your questions matter, and this is a space where they can be explored honestly and faithfully.

What to Expect in This Series
-Honest conversations around real questions students are asking
-Voices from student ministers who are walking closely with this generation
-A conversational approach to faith and discipleship
-Practical insight for parents and leaders to better engage students

We believe discipleship grows in environments where questions are welcomed, not avoided.
When students are given space to ask honestly, it opens the door for deeper faith, real formation, and a more personal walk with Jesus. And when parents and leaders understand those questions, they're better equipped to walk alongside them.

Students—we want to hear from you.
Bring your real questions. Nothing is off the table.
Parents and leaders—consider listening alongside your students or using these conversations to start meaningful dialogue at home or in your groups.

If this resonates with students, this may grow into something even more—creating ongoing space just for them and their questions.

Real questions don't weaken faith—they can deepen it.

In this special Legacy Conversation, Jill sits down with Dottie Schulz— a retired missionary, college professor, and counselor whose life has shaped generations of followers of Jesus. From serving in Holland with her husband, to mentoring college students in Nebraska, to walking with missionaries and third-culture kids through seasons of transition and re-entry, her story is one of steadfast faith and quiet fruitfulness.

Now retired, Dottie continues to invest deeply in her family and spiritual children. Through grief, transition, and decades of ministry, she has discovered that God's faithfulness never retires. Her wisdom reminds us that a life well lived is one rooted in the presence of Jesus, marked by perseverance, and overflowing with generational blessing.

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