Podcast
Uncommon Podcast
Hosted by Thrive Y/A · EN
Everywhere we look, young adults are told how to think, how to look, how to date, how to live. Culture sells us a mindset it says is common. Jesus entered this world to forever change us and call us to live lives that are set apart. So, what does that life look like? How does it look to live an UNCOMMON life for God? Join us as Allen Smith, Carrianna Simmons, and Josh Felts have open and honest conversations about living the uncommon life.
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Episode 10 | Receiving Criticism
Jan 27, 202500:45:01Tap to summarizeCriticism is a tricky one. Most people will agree at some level that criticism can be very helpful as we grow in a profession, craft, ministry, or as a person. However, it is so hard to receive criticism without immediately building up defensive walls. In this episode we discuss the value of criticism, as well as how to properly receive and process it.
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Episode 09 | It's Never Too Late
Jan 13, 202500:45:25Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt that you totally missed the moment or calling God had for you? It is a weighty feeling in which the enemy tries to convince you that all is lost. The good news is that God is bigger than all of that. In this episode we talk about God’s redeeming power and purpose for us in spite of how often we tend to miss it.
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Episode 08 | 2024 Highlights (Bonus Episode)
Jan 1, 202500:39:24Tap to summarize2024 has been a great year. We want to take a moment to celebrate all that God has done in the lives of young adults.
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Episode 07 | While You Wait
Dec 30, 202400:44:14Tap to summarizeOften we are driven by the desire for instant results and immediate answers. However, this is not how life works, and that can lead to frustration. Join us as we talk about how God is at work in seasons of waiting and how we can experience joy in the midst of it.
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Episode 06 | When to Say No
Dec 16, 202400:47:55Tap to summarizeWe should always want to live with our yes on the table for all God has for us. That should be the default posture of our hearts. There are also times we can best honor God and maintain the quality of our commitments by saying no to people and good things. In this episode, we discuss how to know when we should say no and how to do so with grace and humility.
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Episode 05 | Putting Your Yes on the Table
Dec 2, 202400:43:02Tap to summarizeServing. It is something in the church we are often asked to do and many times we feel obligated to do. What should the Christian’s response be to serving and ministry, especially when life can demand so much time and energy. In this episode we discuss the importance and the joy of putting a Yes on the table for God who first gave us a Yes in Christ Jesus.
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Episode 04 | Church Hurt
Nov 18, 202400:48:55Tap to summarizeGetting hurt stinks. It is definitely tough when we experience hurt that comes from within the church. The key to getting through this is identifying the hurt, its source, and dealing with it in a way that provides healing and forgiveness. Navigating hurt the right way will bring glory to our Savior as we remain faithful to his church while also extending grace to others.
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Episode 03 | Culture Matters
Nov 4, 202400:43:48Tap to summarizeCulture is what we create it to be based on a set of values and beliefs. As followers of Christ, we don’t want to adjust to the climate of the world but set the tone for Jesus’ Kingdom on earth. In this episode we talk about why culture matters in both our ministries and personal lives.
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Episode 02 | The Breaking Point
Oct 21, 202400:46:43Tap to summarizeLife is fast. We have demands and obligations. Before we know it, we are running out of fuel in our tank. We all know the feeling of reaching what feels like the end of ourselves. In this episode we will talk about how to stay faithful and have the resolve to keep moving forward with Jesus when we feel like we don’t have anything left.
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Episode 01 | Why Uncommon?
Oct 7, 202400:37:15Tap to summarizeWelcome to the Uncommon Podcast! What is the uncommon life? What does that mean and look like? Join us for the first episode as we talk about our goals and prayers for this podcast and begin to talk about what it means to live an uncommon life for Jesus within today's world.
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