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Eastview Students: High School

The official podcast of Eastview Christian Church’s High School Ministry in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, featuring weekly Sunday messages. For more information about Eastview Students, visit eastview.church/students.

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#233
August 24 · 30 min
This is Us - 8/23/26 (Matt Fogle)
In Week 2 of our This Is Us series, Matt Fogle, Eastview’s Spiritual Formation Pastor and former High School Pastor, takes us through Ephesians to explore what it means to be people who are deeply loved by God. When we stay connected to the God of love, we are shaped to love others well. Matt closes by challenging us to stand firm in that love as he walks us through the armor of God.
#232
August 16 · 22 min
This is Us - 8/16/26 (Matt McClane)
In our new series, This Is Us, we’re talking about the kind of people we want to become. This week, Junior High Pastor Matt McClane takes us to John 4 and the story of the woman at the well, reminding us that we are fully known by our Creator—and deeply loved by Him. Because we are known by God, we’re called to be people who help others feel known, seen, and valued too.
#231
August 13 · 17 min
Worship Night - 8/12/26 (Matt Fogle)
At our August Worship Night, Spiritual Formation Pastor Matt Fogle takes us to Ephesians and reminds us that we were created for good works and called to be sent. Because of God’s grace, we don’t have to play it safe—we can live with boldness, take risks for the sake of the Gospel, and step into our schools as people sent to make a difference
#230
August 9 · 24 min
The Storyteller (John Tofte) - 8/9/26
In the final week of our Storyteller series, former Eastview HSM student and small group leader John Tofte walks us through Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving debtor in Matthew 18. Through this story, we’re reminded of the incredible forgiveness we’ve received from God—and challenged to extend that same forgiveness to others.
#229
August 3 · 28 min
The Storyteller (Zach Thompson) - 8/2/26
Zach continues our Storyteller series by unpacking Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18. Discover how this powerful story challenges us to let go of pride, stop judging others, and come before God with humble hearts that recognize our need for His grace.
#228
July 26 · 29 min
The Storyteller (Nicki Green) - 7/26/26
This week, guest preacher Nicki Green continues our Storyteller series by teaching through Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds in Matthew. Instead of judging others, Jesus calls us to love them and trust God to be the one who ultimately makes all things right.
#227
July 19 · 31 min
The Storyteller (Zach Thompson) - 7/19/26
This week, Zach continues our Storyteller series by exploring two of Jesus' parables from Luke 15: the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin. Through these stories, he unpacks the depth of the Father's love for us and challenges us to consider how we respond to a God and His love.
#225
June 23 · 34 min
The Storyteller (Zach Thompson) - 6/21/26
This week, Zach talked about the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16, showing how Jesus contrasts two very different lives and their eternal outcomes. Using stories from El Salvador, Zach reminded students that our hope in Christ is enough and that eternity with God makes the struggles of this life worth enduring. He emphasized that Jesus came not to scare people into faith, but to rescue them through His grace and offer salvation to everyone. Zach concluded by challenging students
#224
June 15 · 29 min
The Storyteller (Zach Calvert) - 6/14/26
This week, Zach Calvert continues our series, "The Storyteller," by exploring Jesus' Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14. Through this powerful story, Zach reminds us that everyone is invited to God's table, challenges us to consider the ways we can place God on the back-burner, and encourages us to invite others into the life-changing hope of the Gospel. Join us as we discover the open invitation Jesus extends to all.
#223
May 25 · 29 min
Teach Us To Pray (T.J. Scott) - 5/24/26
As we continue our “Teach Us to Pray” series, guest preacher and former student T.J. Scott walks through the Lord’s Prayer and what it means to pray the way Jesus taught us. Through this powerful and familiar passage, we’ll discover how prayer shapes our relationship with God and changes the way we live every day.
#222
April 29 · 33 min
Don't Fall For It (Zach Thompson) - 4/26/26
Zach is back as we continue our Don’t Fall For It series. The world is constantly trying to shape us with lies about who we are, but God is the one who truly forms us. This week, we’ll learn how to recognize those lies and choose God’s truth instead!
#221
April 20 · 41 min
Don't Fall For It (Matt Fogle) - 4/19/26
Guest speaker Matt Fogle continues the series by asking a foundational question: what is truth? In a world full of opinions and confusion, this message challenges us to ask honest questions, understand the bigger story of the Bible, and anchor our lives in what is true. We’ll close our time together with communion as we reflect on the truth of Jesus.
#220
April 20 · 28 min
Don't Fall For It (Josh Jacobs) - 4/12/26
Guest speaker Josh Jacobs kicks off our new series by challenging us to think about what’s shaping our lives. In a world full of competing voices, are we following Jesus closely, or are the things we give our attention to slowly pulling us away from Him? This message invites us to grow in discernment and be intentional about what is forming us.
#219
March 30 · 30 min
Tension & Triumph - Week 8 (Zach Thompson)
As we wrap up our "Tension and Triumph" series through the book of James, Zach reminds us of one simple but powerful truth: bring everything to God. Too often, our natural instinct is to carry life on our own—but James points us toward a faith that trusts God in every season. Whether you’re walking through something difficult or celebrating something good, this message is an invitation to bring it all to the One who cares for you and holds everything in His hands.
#218
March 23 · 27 min
Tension & Triumph - Week 7 (Zach Thompson)
This week, Zach unpacks what it means to have patience in our waiting. We all go through seasons of waiting. Waiting on Gods movement, waiting on people in our lives, and waiting for our circumstances to change. This week is an encouragement that we have a God worth trusting, knowing his timing and plan is better than ours.
#215
March 9 · 31 min
Tension & Triumph - Week 6 (Zach Thompson)
Continuing our series through the book of James, Zach challenges us to examine our hearts and the importance of choosing Jesus in our inner lives. The message encourages us to rely on Jesus Christ throughout the week and concludes with a guided Prayer of Examen.
#216
March 9 · 27 min
Tension & Triumph - Week 5 (Zach Thompson)
Continuing our series through the book of James, this message explores the power of our words and why learning to tame the tongue matters so much for followers of Jesus Christ. James reminds us that our speech has the power to either build others up or cause real harm, challenging us to let God shape not only our actions but also the way we speak.
#217
March 9 · 31 min
Tension & Triumph - Week 4 (Zach Thompson)
Continuing our series through the book of James, Zach teaches from James 2:1–13 about the danger of showing favoritism. This message challenges us to see people the way Jesus Christ does and to live out a faith marked by mercy, humility, and love for everyone.
#214
February 16 · 22 min
Tension & Triumph - Week 3 (Matt McClane)
In week three of Tension and Triumph, Matt McClane teaches from James 1:22, challenging us to confront a common struggle in our faith: forgetting. We often hear God’s Word, show up to church, and even agree with what He says—yet walk away unchanged. This message calls us to remember who God is and what He’s doing in our lives, moving beyond passive belief into active obedience. Real faith isn’t just something we hear; it’s something we live out every day in the world around us.
#213
February 9 · 32 min
Tension & Triumph - Week 2 (Zach Thompson)
Week 2 of Tension and Triumph continues through the book of James as Zach talks honestly about sin, its dangers, and how it slowly finds its way into our lives. This message challenges students not to ignore sin, but to deal with it directly. Zach also encourages taking a step toward freedom by talking with someone you trust and not fighting sin alone.

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