The Crossroads

Self Esteem. Age old questions pops up at the mention of this phrase. How should I view myself? Do I have any value? Does God see any value or potential in me? Join Andrew Honcharenko, Ashley Angeles, Vanessa Nebblett, and Thomas Mayhew as we discuss Self Esteem.

Suffering. It’s something that everyone experiences at one level or another. Sickness, natural disasters, deaths, financial ruin — you name it. But why? Why would a loving God allow suffering? If God truly loved us as His best creation, why would He seemingly just sit back and let us suffer? Join Joshua Pestes, Ashley Angeles, Thomas Mayhew, and Andrew Honcharenko for this episode of The Crossroads as we explore for answers to the question, “Why Does God Allow Suffering?”

What is surrender? Is it just a fancy word for giving up? Or can surrender actually change lives? If so, how can we remain surrendered? And what are the results of that? Join us for Episode 11 of The Crossroads as Jared Ratcliff, Thomas Mayhew, Hannah Evert, and Lynae Ash discuss surrender.

For us as teens especially, the subject of relationships raises many fundamental questions. Where should I draw the line in my interactions? When is the best time to pursue a relationship? Is observing okay? How can I glorify God in this area? Join us for Episode 10 of The Crossroads as we seek to find answers to these questions and more.

In this episode, hear the story of how AYM started and how you can get involved.

As Seventh-Day Adventist young people, the Sabbath is an important part of our lives. It’s the day that we’ve been told to give to God and not to self. Okay, but what does that look like? How are we to actually keep the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath just a bunch of rules, or can it be a delight? Join us for this episode as Andrew Ash, Lynae Ash, Joshua Pestes, and Thomas Mayhew discuss Sabbath Observance.

Seán Nebblett, our guest for this episode, has pointed out that pornography is a systemic problem in the body of Christ. It is a serious issue. But how can it be overcome? Is there any hope? Join us as Seán Nebblett and Thomas Mayhew discuss how to overcome pornography.

We are told in Romans 12:2 that we are not to be confirmed to this world. But what does that look like? And, even more importantly, how can we actually be in the world but not of the world? Join Thomas Mayhew, Lynae Ash, and Caleb Tam as we explore how to be in but not of the world.

Ever struggled with your devotions and prayer life? Maybe you’ve found your time with God to be uninteresting. Maybe you’ve gotten distracted easily. How can we have interesting, thought-provoking, Spirit-filled devotions and a vibrant prayer life? In this episode, Caleb Tam, Emma Weaver, Thomas Mayhew, and Ashley Angeles discuss how to have a strong devotional and vibrant prayer life.

“Why Should I Believe in God?” This question has become increasingly potent in this age of evolution, humanism, and atheism. Even many amongst the Christian youth have struggled and grappled with this question. Is God real? and if so, how can I know? In this episode, Caleb Tam, Mary Weaver, Lilienne Stafford, and Thomas Mayhew talk about why we should believe in God.

Technology is an integral part of today’s modern world — it’s all around us. We see it used for the good and the bad. Is it good, bad, both, or neither? How should the youth of today view the use of technology? and ultimately, how should we use it? In this episode, Caleb Tam, Ashley Angeles, Lilienne Stafford, and Thomas Mayhew discuss how we as youth should use and manage technology.

As young people, it can be a challenge to find an answer to the question, “What is God’s Will for my life?” Whether there are many options or seemingly none, God definitely has a plan for our lives. That being the case, how can we find it? In this episode, Thomas Mayhew, Joshua Pestes, Lilienne Stafford, and Caleb Tam discuss how we can find God’s will for our lives.

Do you feel like you aren’t excited enough about your faith? Have you ever wondered how that can change? In this episode, Thomas Mayhew, Joshua Pestes, Andrew Ash, and Lynae Ash discuss the question of how to be on fire for God.