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FBCJ SOLID Youth
This podcast contains messages from the SOLID Youth Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Jackson in Massillon, OH.
Episodes
FBCJ SOLID YouthBiblical Relationships: An Interlude to the End - Conflict Resolution
We pause to talk about an all-important aspect that affects all previously discussed relationships as well as dating, engagement, and marriage relationships…
FBCJ SOLID YouthStanding in the Gap: Zealous for God (Trent Mars)
Today's lesson focuses on the first mention of the word "zealous" or any form of the word. Interestingly, the last mention of that word shows up in God's…
FBCJ SOLID YouthBiblical Relationships: Why can't we be Friends?
Just as your relationship with your parents and siblings tie in to who you're going to date & potentially marry, the friends you choose will have a similar…
FBCJ SOLID YouthStanding in the Gap: The Man Obedience Produced (Trent Mars)
There is perhaps no greater picture of a gap filler in Scripture than Moses. Countless times, he is found interceding on Israel's behalf before a holy God. A…
FBCJ SOLID YouthTake Heed (Grant Bruno)
Junior Grant Bruno takes the pulpit with a message on the judgment seat of Christ. Will this be the judgment you appear before the Lord, or will it be the…
FBCJ SOLID YouthStanding in the Gap: Called under the Oak (Trent Mars)
Many are familiar with the battle plan of Gideon, few remember the circumstances of his calling. Tune in for the specifics concerning this gap-filler.
FBCJ SOLID YouthBiblical Relationships: Sibling Rivalry
Unfortunately, most of the examples of sibling relationships are centered around conflict. What can we learn from these scenarios and how can we even apply…
FBCJ SOLID YouthStanding in the Gap: Make up the Hedge (Trent Mars)
Before you can stand in the gap, you need to make up the hedge. Today, we look at someone in the Old Testament who decided to step outside of God's protection…
FBCJ SOLID YouthBiblical Relationships: PG-13
Outside of a relationship with Christ, a teens relationship with their parents is the most important one regardless of whether or not your parents are saved…
FBCJ SOLID YouthStanding in the Gap: The Pursuit for a Man (Trent Mars)
God is searching for gap-fillers: one individual who chooses to step up when no one else will. That starts - and is sustained - by possessing the fear of the…
FBCJ SOLID YouthBiblical Relationships: A Prelude to the End...
We begin by looking at the most important relationship you will ever have - the relationship of which all relationships flow out of: our relationship with…
FBCJ SOLID YouthMinistry of Misfits
This message serves as a post-winter camp follow-up as well as a potent reminder of the people that God uses to accomplish his will. Remember: once we chose to…
FBCJ SOLID Youth1 Peter 5:5-11 (Alex Mencini)
Senior Alex Mencini brings the Word tonight with a message God has laid on his heart. Do you need to humble yourself under the mighty hand of God?
FBCJ SOLID YouthWinter Camp 2026: Closer to Jesus (Pastor Eddie Ziss)
Does your walk match your talk? Are you walking in the light or do you occasionally dip into the dark? Are you only honoring God with your lips while your…
FBCJ SOLID YouthWinter Camp 2026: Do you know the Way? (Pastor Eddie Ziss)
If you know him, do you love him? Do you keep his commandments? Do you love this world more than him? Do you love one another?
FBCJ SOLID YouthWinter Camp 2026: The Hero or the Heel (Pastor Eddie Ziss)
We kick off winter camp with an examination of the last discipleship lesson Jesus had with his followers. You have to decide which side of the fence you're on.
FBCJ SOLID YouthA Whole Lot of Distractions
The world has a LOT to offer. Even if we're not steeped and immersed into seeking all the fame and fortune of the world, all it takes is one distraction here…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe 7 Stages of Spiritual Growth: Spiritual Legacy
Having a world vision means that no matter what it is you go on to do in life, your mission is to glorify God by making disciples. Whether you're a student…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe 7 Stages of Spiritual Growth: Spiritual Leadership
Every believer is destined to be a leader to some degree or another. The question should always be "who's following you?" If you're not leading someone to the…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe 7 Stages of Spiritual Growth: Spiritual Intimacy
This stage is all about the closeness that comes as a result of immense trials. As God begins to develop leaders, he also refines them for greater purposes…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe 7 Stages of Spiritual Growth: Spiritual Strength
If stage 3 is all about a disciple having the natural desire to ask "what can I do for the Lord?", stage 4 is all about servant leadership training. What's…
FBCJ SOLID YouthCurrent Events: The Coming New World Order (Trent Mars)
Why do so many in Christianity want you to think that Christians are going through the Tribulation Period? Why is there such a strong pull for Christian…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe 7 Stages of Spiritual Growth: Spiritual Knowledge
This message is all about desire. What is the Holy Spirit of God specifically asking you to do in your life as you walk with him? Are you walking close enough…
FBCJ SOLID YouthCurrent Events: Perilous Times
Tonight, we look back to last week's message on Israel and ask the question: How did we get here? Why are things so messed up, and how can we overcome this day…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe 7 Stages of Spiritual Growth: Spiritual Worship
The stage where your walk with God really begins to take off. There's stumbling's, there's falls, but the Little Child gets back up and continues walking with…
FBCJ SOLID YouthCurrent Events: The Nation of Israel
Is God done with the Nation of Israel? Is the church the true Israel of God? Is it wrong to bless Israel? Why are so many talking heads on our feeds discussing…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe 7 Stages of Spiritual Growth: Spiritual Birth
Feeling the urge to skip because "you're beyond this stage"? Don't be wise in your own conceits. Let's evaluate ourselves honestly and also consider our…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe 7 Stages of Spiritual Growth: Intro, pt 2 (Trent Mars)
There's a lot of talk in youth groups across America these days about what a successful Christian looks like: unfortunately most of this comes from taking…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: The Attitude & Maturity Factors (Trent Mars)
*Opening testimony by Sammy Chutas* We end with what inevitably are the two most important rules of bible study; because both have to deal with the heart's…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe 7 Stages of Spiritual Growth: Intro, pt 1
With “The Prayer Closet” and “The Quiet Time”, we’ve taken the “basics” of the Christian life and gone deeper into them. Now, it’s time to evaluate how much we…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: Clarity/Question/Single Verse Factors (Andy Speight)
A lot of "theologians" these days love to point out the "complicated" verses of scripture at the expense of clear ones; and a lot of Christians tend to grab…
FBCJ SOLID YouthGuided by His Presence (Andy Speight)
Andy presents a "Personal Worship" series tie-in by taking a look at the pillar of cloud & fire and it's practical elements to us on moving when God is moving…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: The Literal Factor
If God meant for his word to NOT be literal, he would have told us (John 14:2). Paul was persecuted for taking the Bible literally (Acts 24:14), and he even…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe Quiet Time: Hinderances to His Presence
We've looked at the need, the privilege, and how to have a meaningful quiet time. There's only one common denominator keeping you from his presence: YOU. Let's…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: The Consistency Factor
*Opening testimony by Grant Bruno* The Law of First Mention is one of the most powerful factors of Bible Study...and if you listen and follow along, you'll see…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe Quiet Time: How to have a Meaningful Quiet Time
BE NOT DECEIVED! Maybe the dry season you're going through in the word has its solution in one of the points & scripture references listed. Approach this…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: The Apparent Contradictions Factor
All contradictions in the Bible can be worked out with a two-edged sword (Heb. 4:12). Let the Bible interpret itself. When you have a faith-based approach to…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe Quiet Time: The Need & The Privilege
Your need for a quiet time MUST go beyond the typical Sunday School answers we give for why quiet time is important. Do you come to him only to learn more or…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: The Creation Factor
Creation can be pretty moving (You can start by checking out this article on ants when you download your study sheet). With this factor of Bible study, allow…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe Quiet Time: Passionately Pursuing Christ
We continue our series on "Personal Worship" with another miniseries born out of The Prayer Closet. October tends to be the month where the momentum of summer…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: The Comparing Scripture Factor
Click here for a video skit introducing the rule first! While you're there, download a study sheet. The rule that destroys the "that's just your…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: Every Word/Event EXAMPLES
Before you listen, click here to download the study sheet and try your hand at our examples. Pay attention to every word and ask yourself "what is God trying…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe Prayer Closet: Entering in Boldly (Trent Mars)
What does it look like to pray boldly? Even more so, what does it look like to be put into a situation where you have no other option but to trust God to do…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: Every Word/Event Factor
The Spirit was stirring on this one. Are we as a nation in the midst of revival? What does the Bible say? You better pay attention to every individual word…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe Prayer Closet: Entering in Unconditional Thankfulness (Trent Mars)
What is your heart reaction when trials come in your lives? Okay, now that you know how you should answer, ask how you genuinely react when trials come your…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: The Application Factor
The core rule that highlights the questions "What does the Bible say?", "What is God teaching?", and "How does this apply to my life right now?". Plus, we…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe Prayer Closet: Entering in Earnestly (Trent Mars)
The first 3 weeks focused on why and how to pray. Now we shift gears to look at examples of prayer in scripture. The defining trait for our 3 examples is…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: The Dispensation Factor
If God operated differently in the Old Testament than he did in the New Testament, is it not possible that there's more than one way he operated differently…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: The People Factor
Not all of the Bible is about you, Monica! (apologies to anyone named Monica) But seriously, you need to know who the intended audience is for any given…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe Prayer Closet: Praying through the Tabernacle, part 2
We finish out our template on prayer by walking through the rest of the tabernacle. The question now remains - are you prepared to see prayer as more about God…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: The Context Factor
We cover one of the most taken-out-of-context verses in all of the Bible - Acts 2:38. Download the study sheet in the link above and challenge yourself on the…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe Prayer Closet: Praying through the Tabernacle, part 1
You might be familiar with the Tabernacle, but have you ever used it as a model for prayer? Tune in to see how these furnishings and components of this Old…
FBCJ SOLID YouthHow to Study the Bible: Why do we study the Bible?
When you know the "why", the "what" becomes more impactful. This introduction helps us set our heart right to take "bible reading" to the next level. There's…
FBCJ SOLID YouthThe Prayer Closet: Lord, Teach us to Pray
Our Sr High missions trip to Calgary ignited a fire in our ministry for prayer. With school starting this week, we began this miniseries to add fuel to the…
FBCJ SOLID YouthSeeking God (Andy Speight)
Andy gives what many believe to be his best message as it caps off his trilogy of messages from this summer. This heartfelt message centers on the focus we…
FBCJ SOLID YouthRenewing your Mind (Andy Speight)
Andy brings a very sobering message on the need to flush out our minds of the daily junk that clutters it. We can see the need, but the question is will we do…
FBCJ SOLID YouthTrent Mars Canada testimony/Sunday devotional
8/3/25 - For Sunday School, Trent shared a little of what God did in his heart during the Canada trip and ties it in with a nice devotional from Joshua 2.
FBCJ SOLID YouthSr High Canada Testimonies
7/30/25 - Bella Pizor, Kylie Werstler, Lexi Pizor, Mason Pizor, Makenzie Lallathin, Heather Howell, *Slideshow*, Sam Chutas, Alex Mencini
FBCJ SOLID YouthMarks of Maturity (Rick Lafferty)
7/27/25 - Before the Canada team comes home, "The Prodigal" returns to the Sr High ;) Rick comes back to a brand new Sr High to deliver a message on Josiah…
FBCJ SOLID YouthDefending the Faith (Andy Speight)
7/23/25 - This message explores what it means to biblically defend the Christian faith based upon Jude 3. Learn why it's vital and be encouraged to grow deeper…