Mountain Park Student Podcast

Have you ever been hanging with a group of friends who shared an inside joke that you weren't a part of? Maybe someone said one word or phrase and suddenly they burst into laughter, while you sat there feeling a little awkward and confused. Inside...

TBT, TBH and IRL. Some people may know exactly what these mean while others are left confused. These are catchphrases. Some catchphrases are easy to know what they mean and others not so much. Sometimes the meaning is totally over our heads. Imagine...

Maybe you didn't make the team. You got dumped by your boyfriend or turned down by your crush. Maybe you weren't invited to the big party and felt completely left out. Sometimes, even our own parents make us feel rejected. They're late to our events...

Think back to elementary school. Who were your closest friends? Who did you hang out with all the time? Maybe you spent every single second with the same one or two friends for years, but then, as you got older, something changed. You can't put your...

There's a lot to love about campfires. They bring warmth, light, community and (oh, right) s'mores! If you've ever huddled around a campfire on a chilly night, you've experienced this. But then you probably also realize that, if you step away from the...

You know that feeling you get when you're opening something brand new? Maybe it's a big shiny new birthday present, that new pair of shoes you've been saving up for or that new phone you've been wanting. There's something special about opening...

We've all been given a nickname at some point in our lives. Maybe your nickname is a name your parents gave you when you were little. Or maybe it's just a shortened version of your real name. Or maybe your nickname has to do with something else—maybe...

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be a judge on a reality TV talent show? You know, the one where people with different kinds of talents try out to win millions? On those shows, judges have the power to choose whether every contestant...

Ah, milkshakes. One of humanity's most delicious creations. That is, as long as you use the right ingredients. If you throw a little mustard or cheese or a taco into your milkshake... well, you're probably not going to like the result. That's kind of...

The mind can be a crazy thing. It gives us weird dreams, random thoughts and crazy ideas seemingly out of nowhere. A lot of times, we just sort of let our minds wander because it feels like we don't have much control over our thoughts. But maybe...

When it comes to making decisions, most of us usually decide what we'll do based on questions like, "How does this affect me?" "Will I have fun?" and "How does this help or hurt me?" This way of thinking is pretty normal. But have you ever considered...

Have you ever moved to a new town or started going to a new school? Think about how you felt on your first day there. Chances are you probably felt a little confused. Sure, there were things that might have felt familiar or similar to where you came...

If you've ever moved to a new place or started a new school, you know what it's like to feel slightly out of place. None of us like feeling that way. We want to fit in. We want to feel like we belong. But sometimes following Jesus can make us feel...

We are constantly asking ourselves the question, "is this worth it?" It happens when we're comparing cell phones and data plans. It happens when we're deciding whether to go to the gym or stay at home. It happens with nearly every purchase we make...

Complicated. It's the best word to describe any relationship. Even with the best of friends, a wrong word, a wrong look, a single miscommunication and things can get awkward quickly. The same is true for coaches, classmates, and especially family. No...

Complicated. It's the best word to describe any relationship. Even with the best of friends, a wrong word, a wrong look, a single miscommunication and things can get awkward quickly. The same is true for coaches, classmates, and especially family. No...

How many apps do you have on your phone? A bunch, right? Because phones are amazing things. You can use a smart phone to take pictures, turn on your security alarm, order a latte or even talk face-to-face with someone in another country! One device...

The teaching happened in groups this week, therefore the summary message is given by a separate source.