Hillside Young Adults Podcast Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:15:14 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2540293 en © 2026 Hillside Young Adults Podcast yes 247443af-e054-5822-a377-fb4f5b3aa8aa communications@hillsidechurches.com Hillside Young Adults Ministry episodic false Where faith and everyday life meet. Each week, we gather as a community of young adults to explore what it really means to follow Jesus—in our schools, workplaces, friendships, families, and culture. Through real conversations, biblical teaching, and authentic stories, this podcast is designed to encourage, challenge, and equip you to live out your faith with purpose.


Whether you’re navigating college, starting your career, or building meaningful relationships, the Hillside Young Adults Podcast will help you grow deeper in your walk with God while staying connected to a vibrant community.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Hillside Young Adults Ministry communications@hillsidechurches.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xp3o5z1aia5eh99glnb3g8amyoh4?.jpg Hillside Young Adults Podcast Two Jesuses: John 20 - Daniel Hollenback Two Jesuses: John 20 - Daniel Hollenback In this message, Daniel Hallenbeck walks through two powerful encounters with Jesus: Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb and John’s vision of the risen Christ, to answer one of the most important questions we can ask: Who is Jesus? Through these stories, we discover that Jesus is both the compassionate Savior who meets us in our grief and the victorious King who reigns in glory. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or have followed Jesus for years, this message is an invitation to see Him more clearly, trust Him more deeply, and find lasting hope in the One who is both the Lamb who was slain and the Lion who reigns forever.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> In this message, Daniel Hallenbeck walks through two powerful encounters with Jesus: Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb and John’s vision of the risen Christ, to answer one of the most important questions we can ask: Who is Jesus? Through these stories, we discover that Jesus is both the compassionate Savior who meets us in our grief and the victorious King who reigns in glory. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or have followed Jesus for years, this message is an invitation to see Him more clearly, trust Him more deeply, and find lasting hope in the One who is both the Lamb who was slain and the Lion who reigns forever.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-19276806 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 2071 3 3 full false Relentless Faithfulness: Daniel 6 - Jayden Zwerner Relentless Faithfulness: Daniel 6 - Jayden Zwerner In this week’s message, studying Daniel 6, Jayden walks us through the story of Daniel in the lions’ den and the ordinary faithfulness that formed his life long before the crisis ever came. In a world where compromise feels expected, we’re reminded that faithfulness to God is built in the small daily moments of prayer, obedience, and trust. As Daniel’s life points others toward the goodness and power of God, we’re invited to consider what is forming us, what we fall back on in difficult seasons, and what it looks like to remain faithful to Jesus no matter the cost.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> In this week’s message, studying Daniel 6, Jayden walks us through the story of Daniel in the lions’ den and the ordinary faithfulness that formed his life long before the crisis ever came. In a world where compromise feels expected, we’re reminded that faithfulness to God is built in the small daily moments of prayer, obedience, and trust. As Daniel’s life points others toward the goodness and power of God, we’re invited to consider what is forming us, what we fall back on in difficult seasons, and what it looks like to remain faithful to Jesus no matter the cost.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> Hillside Young Adults Ministry Buzzsprout-19255527 Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2171 3 2 full false WITNESS: John 4 - Jayden Zwerner WITNESS: John 4 - Jayden Zwerner In this week’s message from our series WITNESS, Jayden walks us through the story of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well in John 4, inviting us to rediscover what it means to be truly enamored with Jesus. We’re reminded that an encounter with Christ moves us from curiosity to transformation, and ultimately to sharing our story with others. Jesus meets us in our need, sees us fully, and chooses us anyway, and that kind of grace is meant to overflow into the lives of those around us. As we reflect on our own encounter with God, we’re challenged to consider who our “Samaria” is and what it looks like to live as witnesses who can’t help but tell others about the One who changed everything.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> In this week’s message from our series WITNESS, Jayden walks us through the story of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well in John 4, inviting us to rediscover what it means to be truly enamored with Jesus. We’re reminded that an encounter with Christ moves us from curiosity to transformation, and ultimately to sharing our story with others. Jesus meets us in our need, sees us fully, and chooses us anyway, and that kind of grace is meant to overflow into the lives of those around us. As we reflect on our own encounter with God, we’re challenged to consider who our “Samaria” is and what it looks like to live as witnesses who can’t help but tell others about the One who changed everything.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-18933875 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400 2476 3 1 full false The Power of Words: James 3 - Jayden Zwerner The Power of Words: James 3 - Jayden Zwerner In this week’s message from our series through the Book of James, Jayden walks us through James 3, inviting us to consider the power of our words and what they reveal about our hearts. We’re reminded that though the tongue is small, it carries the potential to bring life or destruction, shaping our relationships and reflecting the depth of our faith. James challenges us to pursue a wisdom that does not flow from pride or selfish ambition, but from a heart transformed by God, one that is pure, peace-loving, gentle, and full of mercy. As we learn to surrender our speech to the Lord, we are invited to become people who sow peace and reflect the character of Christ in everyday conversations.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> In this week’s message from our series through the Book of James, Jayden walks us through James 3, inviting us to consider the power of our words and what they reveal about our hearts. We’re reminded that though the tongue is small, it carries the potential to bring life or destruction, shaping our relationships and reflecting the depth of our faith. James challenges us to pursue a wisdom that does not flow from pride or selfish ambition, but from a heart transformed by God, one that is pure, peace-loving, gentle, and full of mercy. As we learn to surrender our speech to the Lord, we are invited to become people who sow peace and reflect the character of Christ in everyday conversations.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-18791912 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2234 2 2 full false Faith and Wisdom: James 1 - Osahon Obazuaye Faith and Wisdom: James 1 - Osahon Obazuaye In this week’s message opening our series: Walk With The Wise: A Scripture Study Through James, Osahon walks us through James chapter 1, inviting us to see how faith and wisdom work together to shape a life that honors God. We’re reminded that following Jesus isn’t about quick answers or surface-level belief, but about learning to trust God through trials, asking for wisdom, and living out what we believe. As James challenges us to be doers of the Word, not just hearers, we’re invited to receive God’s grace freely and allow our faith to take root in everyday life.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> In this week’s message opening our series: Walk With The Wise: A Scripture Study Through James, Osahon walks us through James chapter 1, inviting us to see how faith and wisdom work together to shape a life that honors God. We’re reminded that following Jesus isn’t about quick answers or surface-level belief, but about learning to trust God through trials, asking for wisdom, and living out what we believe. As James challenges us to be doers of the Word, not just hearers, we’re invited to receive God’s grace freely and allow our faith to take root in everyday life.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> Hillside Young Adults Ministry Buzzsprout-18593306 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 2611 2 1 full false Go With The Gospel: For I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel - Senny Scherler Go With The Gospel: For I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel - Senny Scherler In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, we conclude our journey through Romans by looking at what it means to love others well and live on mission together. Walking through Romans 14–15, we’re reminded that unity, conviction, and love are essential to being one body on mission for Christ. We’re invited to share the gospel not out of obligation, but out of love, planting seeds faithfully, trusting God with the outcome, and living unashamed of the good news that has changed everything.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, we conclude our journey through Romans by looking at what it means to love others well and live on mission together. Walking through Romans 14–15, we’re reminded that unity, conviction, and love are essential to being one body on mission for Christ. We’re invited to share the gospel not out of obligation, but out of love, planting seeds faithfully, trusting God with the outcome, and living unashamed of the good news that has changed everything.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> Hillside Young Adults Ministry Buzzsprout-18387305 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 2126 1 8 full false Transforming: The New Way To Be Human - Jayden Zwerner Transforming: The New Way To Be Human - Jayden Zwerner In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, we step into Romans 12 and explore what it means to live out our new identity in Christ, one that changes in an instant but is formed over a lifetime. Through the image of adoption and the call to transformation, we see the difference between being conformed by the world and being renewed from the inside out by the Spirit. We are invited to offer our lives as living sacrifices, embrace the often messy process of renewal, and let sincere love shape the way we live in community and follow Jesus daily.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, we step into Romans 12 and explore what it means to live out our new identity in Christ, one that changes in an instant but is formed over a lifetime. Through the image of adoption and the call to transformation, we see the difference between being conformed by the world and being renewed from the inside out by the Spirit. We are invited to offer our lives as living sacrifices, embrace the often messy process of renewal, and let sincere love shape the way we live in community and follow Jesus daily.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> Hillside Young Adults Ministry Buzzsprout-18387257 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 2056 1 7 full false From Him, Through Him, For Him - Jayden Zwerner From Him, Through Him, For Him - Jayden Zwerner In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, Jayden walks us through Romans 9-11. We’re reminded that salvation isn’t earned through heritage, effort, or background, it’s received through faith in Jesus alone. Paul’s heartache for Israel becomes a picture of God’s heart for all people, inviting us to trust that His mercy is wider, deeper, and more surprising than we expect. And as Paul ends this section in worship, we’re reminded that the more we see of God, the more our hearts are moved to praise.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, Jayden walks us through Romans 9-11. We’re reminded that salvation isn’t earned through heritage, effort, or background, it’s received through faith in Jesus alone. Paul’s heartache for Israel becomes a picture of God’s heart for all people, inviting us to trust that His mercy is wider, deeper, and more surprising than we expect. And as Paul ends this section in worship, we’re reminded that the more we see of God, the more our hearts are moved to praise.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-18266042 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2640 1 6 full false No Separation: No Condemnation for Those in Christ -Sean Murphy No Separation: No Condemnation for Those in Christ -Sean Murphy In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, Sean walks us through the hope and freedom found in Romans 8, one of the richest chapters in all of Scripture. With honesty, humor, and a reminder that we’re all still learning to trust Jesus, he shows that the good news isn’t just that God forgives us, but that He is with us. In a world full of guilt, shame, and inner battles like Paul describes in Romans 7, Romans 8 breaks through with the promise that there is now no condemnation for those in Christ, and no separation from His love. From the Spirit’s gentle conviction that leads us toward transformation to the assurance that God works with His people for good, we’re invited to rest in Emmanuel, God with us, in us, and for us.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, Sean walks us through the hope and freedom found in Romans 8, one of the richest chapters in all of Scripture. With honesty, humor, and a reminder that we’re all still learning to trust Jesus, he shows that the good news isn’t just that God forgives us, but that He is with us. In a world full of guilt, shame, and inner battles like Paul describes in Romans 7, Romans 8 breaks through with the promise that there is now no condemnation for those in Christ, and no separation from His love. From the Spirit’s gentle conviction that leads us toward transformation to the assurance that God works with His people for good, we’re invited to rest in Emmanuel, God with us, in us, and for us.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> Hillside Young Adults Ministry Buzzsprout-18215674 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500 1878 1 5 full false Repentance: Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do? - Woody Morwood Repentance: Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do? - Woody Morwood In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, Woody unpacks Romans 7 and reminds us that the Christian life is a daily battle between our desire to do what’s right and our tendency to fall short. While the law exposes our brokenness, the grace of God steps in to redeems and heal. And as Paul cries out, “Who will rescue me from this body of death?” we find the same answer today: “Thanks be to God, who delivers us through Jesus Christ our Lord.” In our weakness, His grace is still enough.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, Woody unpacks Romans 7 and reminds us that the Christian life is a daily battle between our desire to do what’s right and our tendency to fall short. While the law exposes our brokenness, the grace of God steps in to redeems and heal. And as Paul cries out, “Who will rescue me from this body of death?” we find the same answer today: “Thanks be to God, who delivers us through Jesus Christ our Lord.” In our weakness, His grace is still enough.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

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]]> Buzzsprout-18159154 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 2556 1 4 full false Freedom: You Aren’t the Old You - Jayden Zwerner Freedom: You Aren’t the Old You - Jayden Zwerner In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, we look at what it means to live freely in the transforming power of God’s grace. In Romans 6, Paul reminds us that grace isn’t a license to keep living as we once did, it’s the power that frees us to live a brand-new life in Christ. Through the imagery of baptism and the reality of being united with Jesus, we see that the old self has been crucified, and a new identity has been given. Freedom isn’t found in doing whatever we want, but in being led by the One who gives life.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, we look at what it means to live freely in the transforming power of God’s grace. In Romans 6, Paul reminds us that grace isn’t a license to keep living as we once did, it’s the power that frees us to live a brand-new life in Christ. Through the imagery of baptism and the reality of being united with Jesus, we see that the old self has been crucified, and a new identity has been given. Freedom isn’t found in doing whatever we want, but in being led by the One who gives life.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-18129455 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2400 1 3 full false Grace: The Gift Unearned - Natalie Moore Grace: The Gift Unearned - Natalie Moore In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, we explore what Scripture reveals about God’s grace, His unearned, undeserved favor and the faith that receives it. Through Romans 3–5, we see that the gospel isn’t something we outgrow, it’s the foundation that continually transforms us as we grow. Even in our weakness, God’s power is made perfect. His grace meets us where we are and His Spirit strengthens our faith to trust that Jesus has already done what we never could.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, we explore what Scripture reveals about God’s grace, His unearned, undeserved favor and the faith that receives it. Through Romans 3–5, we see that the gospel isn’t something we outgrow, it’s the foundation that continually transforms us as we grow. Even in our weakness, God’s power is made perfect. His grace meets us where we are and His Spirit strengthens our faith to trust that Jesus has already done what we never could.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-18086923 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2188 1 2 full false Sin and Redemption - Samantha Johnson Sin and Redemption - Samantha Johnson In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, we look at what Scripture teaches about sin: what it is, where it began, and how it shapes our world and our hearts. Through Romans 1–3 and the story of God’s covenant with Abraham, we’re reminded that sin isn’t just the brokenness around us, it’s the brokenness within us. But the good news is this: God did something about it. Through Jesus, grace steps in, light breaks through, and we’re invited to join Him in making all things new.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> In this week’s message from This Is the Gospel: A Study Through the Book of Romans, we look at what Scripture teaches about sin: what it is, where it began, and how it shapes our world and our hearts. Through Romans 1–3 and the story of God’s covenant with Abraham, we’re reminded that sin isn’t just the brokenness around us, it’s the brokenness within us. But the good news is this: God did something about it. Through Jesus, grace steps in, light breaks through, and we’re invited to join Him in making all things new.

Hillside Young Adults is a weekly gathering for intentional community and learning what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Join us Mondays at 7:30 p.m. for worship, teaching, and connection. Follow us on social media to stay connected.

Connect with our community online  or Instagram.

]]> Buzzsprout-17927296 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1991 1 1 full false