2x4 Student Podcast

You've either just come out of a conflict, you're in one now, or you're headed into a conflict. Conflict is all around us simply because we're humans who say things, do things, and think things that cause friction with other humans. Sometimes intentionally but usually not, we bump into people. So how do we fix those conflicts when they arrive, and do so in a healthy and even redemptive way? That's what today's episode is about.

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We're here in Central VA. Seasons are definitely a thing (as are seasonal allergies)! In today's episode we talk about emotional, mental, and spiritual seasons. How do we handle the ups and downs of normal life, and how do we remember that it's all very NORMAL?!? There are some great tidbits of wisdom here, some laughs, and the triumphant return of Alyssa!

Thanks for supporting the 2x4 Student Podcast! We love our listeners and are so glad you're with us. If you'd like to suggest a topic or ask a question feel free to leave a comment or text us at (804) 464-7077! And don't forget our goal to reach 22 reviews in 2022! Thanks for helping get the word out about this one of a kind podcast!

In this week's episode, Cassie shares a story of a new friend she made; a friendship born out of a bullying situation. So we thought it might be good to talk about where bullying comes from, how it happens, and what are some best ways to deal with it when we experience it or even encounter it. Alyssa is out with some allergies, but we are joined by a live studio audience! So...that's fun.

If you haven't left a review yet, please do and help us reach our goal of 22 reviews in 2022! Thanks for supporting this podcast. If you'd like to suggest a topic, ask a question, or even be a guest on the podcast just reach out via text at (804) 464-7077! If you're on Instagram, follow us @2x4_Podcast 

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Of course everybody wants to be loved. But what happens when we're not loved as we should be, or we're unable to receive love like we should? This episode gets us into some really practical thoughts on how to show, receive, and learn love. And BONUS, the whole crew is back!

If you don't follow us on Instagram, find us @2x4_Podcast...sometimes we go LIVE when we record and you can interact with us as its happening! If you've got a question, comment, topic, or favorite potato salad recipe to share, we'd love to know it! Text us at (804) 464-7077. 

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WOW. WOWWIE WOW WOW. What evolved in today's episode has never ever happened in all our previous episodes! We won't spoil too much here in the description, but today's episode is all about how God orchestrates things. Sometimes we see it (and we share a couple personal examples) and sometimes we don't. Either way, God is ALWAYS working! We decided that we'd do an Instagram Live for today's episode (Normally on @2x4_Podcast but we accidentally posted it on @southsiders) and doing that Insta Live turned out to be a HUGE blessing! 

We hope you'll not only enjoy this episode, but also see where God is orchestrating things in your own life! If 2x4 Student Podcast has been helpful to you in any way, would you leave us a review? We're shooting for 22 reviews in 2022! And if you'd like to suggest a topic or ask a question for a future episode, you can text us at (804) 464-7077! As always, thanks for listening to the 2x4 Student Podcast!

Most people on the planet deal with stress of one form or another. But how do we deal with it in a healthy way that lets us learn from it, make adjustments, and grow in the process? That's what today's episode is about. So take a deep breath, sip some chamomile, and think relaxing things. Just kidding. Crank it so the neighbors hear!

If you've got a question to ask or a topic to discuss, we'd love to hear it! You can always text the 2x4 crew at (804) 464-7077, or slide into our DMs over on Insta @2x4_Podcast. We'd love to hear from you! 

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Come on, now. Forgiveness is a daily matter. It's either being handed out or being given every single day. So how do we become the kind of forgiver that God has in mind for us? We dig into a quick but powerful conversation about forgiveness and its impact on us and others. You're going to be challenged and encouraged by our talk!

If you'd like to suggest a topic for a future episode, just text us at (804) 464-7077 or send us a DM on Instagram (@2x4_Podcast) and why not follow us while you're there!?! 

Lastly, we've got a goal of 22 Reviews in 2022! Help us reach it by leaving a review! Thanks so much for listening!

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After being drop-jaw shocked and cringing through a pastor telling a story about how he punched a middle school kid because he "loved" him, we talk about what it ACTUALLY means for us to be motivated by love and what that looks like in day to day life.

We welcome a special guest who's sitting in for Alyssa and quickly decide he has the best voice out of all of us.

We bumped up our goal of "20 reviews in 2022" to "22 in 22" because honestly, why not? With your help, we can do it! Leave a review of our podcast and share your thoughts!

You can also comment your questions or suggestions for future episodes. If you're a student and would like to be a guest on our podcast, we'd love to talk with you! Just text us at (804) 464-7077! And be sure to follow us on Instagram @2x4_Podcast. You never know when we'll go live on a recording! Thanks so much for listening and supporting the 2x4 Student Podcast!

This week's episode finds us hot off the winter retreat trail and we do a quick recap of the theme which was "Rooted". Students share some insight that you'll definitely find helpful. And because what we are rooted in is in direct connection with our priorities and trajectory, we also throw in a chat about goals for this year. What are some goals you have? Where would you say YOU'RE rooted right now? Are you rooted in routine? In fear? In an addiction? In self-centeredness? In a drive to achieve something? We'd love to hear from you!

If you'd like to reach out with a question or topic suggestion, leave a comment OR text us at (804) 464-7077! And feel free to follow us on Instagram (you never know when we'll go LIVE with an upcoming episode). Find us at @2x4_Podcast

And one of our goals this year is to get "20 reviews in 2022!" You can help us reach that goal by leaving a review! Thanks for listening! 

In this episode, we get to the topic if identity, as a follow up to last week's great talk on Investing and Influencing (we're on the "I" kick, aren't we?). It's a great talk where students share about what its like to find your identity and how that bleeds into how we behave and why. Alyssa isn't with us, but we have a surprise guest, Mary, who more than covers the gap! 

We've set a goal for 20 reviews in 2022! Would you help us by leaving a review of our podcast? We'd love to know how we can improve and your voice makes that happen! If you love it or loathe it, we want to know! And if you'd like to suggest a topic for a future episode or even be a guest with us, just leave a comment! We hope you'll consider subscribing to our podcast so you never miss an episode! And feel free to follow our Instagram (we go Live sometimes!) at @2x4_Podcast! Thanks again for listening!

We welcome back some dude named Hayden, we get into a great conversation about what it means to invest in others and influence the world around us, and somehow a sumo wrestler makes an appearance. Just another insightful, funny, inspiring episode of THE podcast that's TO students, BY students, and FOR students!

One of our 2022 goals is to have 20 (YES, TWENTY!) reviews of our podcast. Would you take a minute--probably less--and share a review of our podcast? I'll help others find this podcast and more importantly, it'll release a bounty of blessing in your life. Okay, maybe not. We can't guarantee that. At all. Anyway, thanks for listening!

What a great time we had wrapping up our 2021, looking back at Christmas that was, chatted about the new Spiderman movie (no spoilers, we promise!), talked about goals for 2022, and talked about what it means to bless others. Not a common thing we often think about, but a really powerful way to live. 

That was also our last episode of 2021! As we rip our 2021 calendar off the wall, we want to say THANK YOU for listening to and supporting the 2x4 Student Podcast! Let's set a few goals for 2022...

Got a topic or question for us? Leave a comment, DM us on Instagram (@2x4_Podcast), or text us at (804) 464-7077.

Thanks for joining us for Episode 34 of our happy little student podcast! While we were missing Hayden (and Alyssa at first), we had a great time talking Christmas traditions, pickles, our friends in England, and learning about a failed tradition at Jerry's house. Spoiler Alert: We pretty much blow the cover on "Santa" in this episode so if you have young ears in the room, pop in those Airpods and keep that secret under wraps.

Thanks for supporting the 2x4 Student Podcast! As we head into 2022 (Did you know that this podcast technically started in 2007?), we want to thank our listeners for coming along on this funky ride. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this podcast, so be sure to leave a review! Reviews help others find our podcast easier. But you know the easiest way for them to find it? When you share it! 

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Joy seems to be something we talk more about in December and at Christmas time, doesn't it? We sing about "Joy to the world, the Lord has come..." but what is joy and what makes it different than being positive or being happy? And in an unprecedented turn of events, Jerry uses the word "sans" (you can judge if he did it correctly) AND we're throwing in a bonus (scrapped) opening! That's right--our first ever BONUS CONTENT!

Yep, big day over here in the 2x4 Student Podcast studios. Big day.

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In this mildly festive episode, we sit down and evaluate Christmas movies, while learning that Alyssa has a weird aversion to them all together. To her credit though, she doles out great advice on helping those who struggle during the holidays. Cassie shows us up in the Christmas spirit department, and Hayden (who I like to call Jayden, apparently) learns about "lowkey emo" and is never the same.

All in all, another great episode. Jimmy--we mean Tiny Tim--would approve!

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This episode is a DOOOOZY! The 2x4 Podcast crew had the special chance to be interviewed by Mr. JM McGinnis from NYI Connect. (This episode will ALSO be NYI Connect's December 2021 episode, so be sure to check it out there as well! It'll likely be slightly better audio quality there). We had a blast sitting and chatting about what student leaders are, what they do, and the important difference they make. If we had one Christmas wish for this episode, it would be that any student or youth leader who listens to this episode would come away with some insights and ideas about how to encourage and equip the young generation to be the influencers God is calling them to be!

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Stop in and sit down with us as we talk about "sneak attacks" in church and making sense of difficult times. Is it possible to find purpose in the midst of pain? 

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We once again sit down with our high school student hosts, Cassie, Alyssa, & Hayden and talk about how we spend our time, procrastination, and distractions. We dig into what our biggest distractions are, how to handle time better through "budgeting" time, and somehow we even (briefly) talked about demons. 

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Thanks for listening to this very special episode as we sit down with Katie Badgerow, a former (we don't like that word) Southside Student who is not crushing that adulting life and letting God use her as an RN at a local hospital. In this episode, Katie shares a really need, miraculous story from a recent shift she had.

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Today we used TikTok as a springboard into a chat about "Quiet Time." How do we do it, what is the benefit, and why?

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Today we sat down and talked about church. What is it and what is it for?

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Have you ever thought "Well...THAT'Snot fair!"? We all have. And we all do. And we all will. Probably foreverish.

But what IS fairness anyway? Today, our three brand new hosts (yay!) introduce themselves and share their thoughts on equality, fairness, and how to love people that way we ought to. Pull up a drink and join in the conversation!

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In this episode we welcome 2 brand new students! We talk about...

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Thanks for joining us once again for another conversation around the table with some amazing teenagers! Today we talk about joy, confidence, insecurities, rock solid truth, and rhino skin forearms from volleyball. Whew! What a ride! 

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In this episode, we're talking about the 4 different kinds of love. And Stouffer's lasagna. And Old Spice. And the ministry of presence. And how to let someone down easy. Anyway, it's an interesting conversation.

If you'd love to be on a future episode and you're a teenager, let us know! You can email us at students@southsidechurchva.org, text us at (804) 464-7077, or DM us on Instagram @southsiders. We'd love to hear your comments and questions! Ask away, and you'll hear it on a future episode!

This week 3 teenage guys sit down together and talk about the difference between confidence and cockiness. Does confidence have any place in the life of a Christ follower? (We think so!) Plus tons of laughs, so thanks for listening to this big episode...TWENTY-ONE!

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We made it to Episode 20!!! We sat down with couple young ladies this week and talked about how we can grow through Bible reading (what even is that and how to view it as important), and what we're doing to stay healthy through connections with friends.

If you'd like to suggest a topic or ask a question to be tackled in a future episode, or if you're a middle or high school student and would like to be on a future episode, just text it to (804) 464-7077 or DM us on Instagram @southsiders. We'd love to hear from you! 

Do you own your own spiritual growth and what does that look like? Are you purposeful when you post on social media and what does THAT look like? In today's episode we chat about a modern take on the prodigal son, we touch on TikTok, and we ended up with a dose of positivity. 

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Today we sit down with 3 American teenage guys who share some pro tips on how to "stay calm" when you're stuck at home with your family during a global pandemic. So, yeah. Pretty practical. 

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Thanks for stopping in! We've got a couple t-shirt ideas we think you'll love, but even better than that...

Fresh off our statewide winter retreat experience, two of our students dissect and discuss what they heard and are taking away from it. Powerful, insightful, encouraging stuff!

Thanks for listening, and if you have a topic you'd like us to discuss or a question we can answer, please share it with us in the comments, DM us on Instagram (@southsiders), or text it to (804) 464-7077. Thanks!

*No Spoilers, but at one point in this episode, I literally say that I wish I could make it mandatory for all students everywhere to listen to this.

Buckle up, buttercup! We've got an amazing surprise guest with us on today's episode! A former graduate, now headed toward wrapping up her college career, she shares some fun tidbits about her hot chocolate habits, how she feels about raisins, and what God has been doing in her life since she graduated as a Southside Student! This one went longer than our normal episode length, but those who dive in get rewarded BIG TIME with some great wisdom, insight, encouragement, and laughs! So thankful for our guest for being willing to share her experiences with us!

Grab your favorite drink and come along for a fantastic conversation!

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Do you get freaked out by ASMR? Don't worry we don't really get into that. In this episode, we talk about the lack of "Christmas spirit" some are experiencing this year, why that is, and how we can handle it. We zero in on Christmas myths and talk about how we can make the most of this holiday in this VERY weird (and in some ways wonderful) year. Join us for a 23 minute diversion from whatever you were doing, or just keep doing it while you listen.

Got a topic or question you want us to kick around on a future episode? Comment below, text it to (804) 464-7077, or DM us on Instagram @southsiders. Thanks for listening to the 2x4 Student Podcast, the ONLY podcast that TO students, BY students, and FOR students!

Welcome to the 2x4 Student Podcast. In this episode, we talk about the thing that seems to always be looming among humans and perhaps especially teenagers: cliques. Are they good, are they bad? Do they serve any positive purpose? We also chat about other stuff, and welcome a newcomer to the table; someone you might have never expected!

If you've got a topic, question, or comment, you can definitely post it here OR text us at (804) 464-7077 or DM us on Instagram @southsiders! Thanks so much for listening!

Its Throwback Time! In this special episode, some of our OG podcast students come back for a visit! You're not going to want to miss all the knowledge they drop from their time (so far) in college. As always, we've got some laughs, some thought provoking stuff, a bit of nonsense, and plenty of wisdom peppered throughout. Enjoy!

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Sit down (or lay down, or sprint, or headstand, or whatever) for a few minutes with 3 American teenagers as they talk about Thanksgiving (including a brief lesson on its origins), the benefits of gratitude, the "downside" of large families, Covid shirt ideas, and why we often take for granted the people closest to us. Oh, and "Lego pie." We packed a ton in to 15 minutes! 

If you have a topic, question, or discussion you want to share or suggest, text (804) 464-7077 or DM us on Instagram (@southsiders).

Sit down a few minutes with a few American teenagers as they talk about the unique stresses that we face and how to deal with them in this super weird season of history we're all in.  You're gonna get some laughs, some insights on dealing with stress, hear the words "peak of genetics" and maybe even some fishing tips. Maybe not. Probably not the fishing tips part. Thanks for listening!

If you have a question or topic you'd love to hear students discuss on a future episode, just text it to (804) 464-7077 OR DM us on Instagram @southsiders. 

This week, we welcome 2 amazing young ladies who drop some laughs, wisdom, and heart on us as we talk about "expectations". What we feel others expect of us, what we expect of ourselves, and what God says about us. Powerful stuff, and oh so good! Jump in!

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Stop in and let's talk breakfast, what God has shown us through the Covid-19 pandemic, and if "fake friends" are actually a thing.

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Hang on, now. Just an ever-loving second. How could anyone think their faith story is boring? Its miraculous at its very core! But still, we hear so many young people share about how they wish their story had more "umph", more spice, more drama. Like being a rehabbed meth addict and ex-con is the desirable road? We don't know about all that, but we jumped into a nice chat about testimonies/faith stories. Hope you enjoy!

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 After a wee bit of a necessary hiatus, we're back in the podosphere! This time we're talking about the future, about God's will, about "soulmates" and how to live with a right perspective on it all. 

 We're back for another episode after a week off (thanks a lot, exams!) and we're diving into the topic of relationships. What they are, how to make them work, and other helpful nuggets.
Oh, and we're joined by the OG Podcaster!
Listen to the end for Chris droppin' that wisdom bomb about relationships!

This week we're talking SATs, Cheesecake, and Conflict Resolution.
We don't all take the SATs, we don't all eat cheesecake (apparently), but we all get into conflict. So what are some good, healthy steps to resolve it when it happens?
Send questions, comments, and topic suggestions via the comment section or texting (804) 464-7077.
Thanks for listening! 

Hopefully we're working out of kinks and hitting a groove that resonates with students anywhere! Grab a drink and listen in to the next installment of the 2x4 Student Podcast!

"You gotta start somewhere!" as the old saying goes. Welcome to the 2x4 Student Podcast. This podcast is TO students, BY students, and FOR students. There's a guy named Jerry who's old(er) and keeps stuff moving but this podcast is all about what it means to be a young person; what's important, annoying, confusing, triumphant, difficult, or unique. 

Meet and crew and settle in for our first (and maybe shortest) episode!