Freedom Youth Bridging The Gap http://www.myfreedom.org Freedom Youth tdipaola@myfreedom.org Freedom Youth Bridging The Gap Bridging The Gap en © 2026 Freedom Church no More Than a Mission Trip: Stories from the Dominican Republic <p>Join Jude, Brooklynn, and special guest Mia as they reflect on an unforgettable missions trip to the Dominican Republic. In this episode, you'll hear powerful testimonies from students whose lives were impacted by serving others and witnessing God at work in a new culture.</p><p>Through honest conversation, the team shares what they experienced, the lessons they learned, and how the trip strengthened their faith. They also discuss why every student should consider stepping outside their comfort zone to serve on a missions trip—and how saying "yes" to God can change your perspective forever.</p><p>Whether you're curious about missions, looking for encouragement in your faith, or considering joining a future trip, this episode is full of inspiring stories and practical insight that you won't want to miss.</p> <p>Join Jude, Brooklynn, and special guest Mia as they reflect on an unforgettable missions trip to the Dominican Republic. In this episode, you'll hear powerful testimonies from students whose lives were impacted by serving others and witnessing God at work in a new culture.</p><p>Through honest conversation, the team shares what they experienced, the lessons they learned, and how the trip strengthened their faith. They also discuss why every student should consider stepping outside their comfort zone to serve on a missions trip—and how saying "yes" to God can change your perspective forever.</p><p>Whether you're curious about missions, looking for encouragement in your faith, or considering joining a future trip, this episode is full of inspiring stories and practical insight that you won't want to miss.</p> Join Jude, Brooklynn, and special guest Mia as they reflect on an unforgettable missions trip to the Dominican Republic. In this episode, you'll hear powerful testimonies from students whose lives were impacted by serving others and witnessing God at work in a new culture.

Through honest conversation, the team shares what they experienced, the lessons they learned, and how the trip strengthened their faith. They also discuss why every student should consider stepping outside their comfort zone to serve on a missions trip—and how saying "yes" to God can change your perspective forever.

Whether you're curious about missions, looking for encouragement in your faith, or considering joining a future trip, this episode is full of inspiring stories and practical insight that you won't want to miss.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1502 1 0451d30754ed07b651ddcc9ffb77b9e0 no "Who God Says I Am" FT: London Stephens <p>We’re so excited for this episode because we’re doing something we’ve never done before… welcoming our first high school guest to the podcast! 🎙️</p><p>London Stephens joins us for a real and honest conversation about identity, change, and what it looks like to find who you are in Christ when life doesn’t go the way you planned. She opens up about walking through her parents’ divorce, growing through hard seasons, and learning that her story doesn’t define her—God does.</p><p>And this is just the beginning 👀 London and Jude are headed to the Dominican Republic soon, and there’s a special episode coming from them while they’re IN the DR 🌎 where they’ll share what God is doing in real time as they serve, grow, and experience this next step of faith together.</p><p>This episode is full of honesty, hope, and a reminder that no matter what changes around us, God is still steady—and He’s still writing something bigger than we can see right now. 🤍</p> <p>We’re so excited for this episode because we’re doing something we’ve never done before… welcoming our first high school guest to the podcast! 🎙️</p><p>London Stephens joins us for a real and honest conversation about identity, change, and what it looks like to find who you are in Christ when life doesn’t go the way you planned. She opens up about walking through her parents’ divorce, growing through hard seasons, and learning that her story doesn’t define her—God does.</p><p>And this is just the beginning 👀 London and Jude are headed to the Dominican Republic soon, and there’s a special episode coming from them while they’re IN the DR 🌎 where they’ll share what God is doing in real time as they serve, grow, and experience this next step of faith together.</p><p>This episode is full of honesty, hope, and a reminder that no matter what changes around us, God is still steady—and He’s still writing something bigger than we can see right now. 🤍</p> We’re so excited for this episode because we’re doing something we’ve never done before… welcoming our first high school guest to the podcast! 🎙️

London Stephens joins us for a real and honest conversation about identity, change, and what it looks like to find who you are in Christ when life doesn’t go the way you planned. She opens up about walking through her parents’ divorce, growing through hard seasons, and learning that her story doesn’t define her—God does.

And this is just the beginning 👀 London and Jude are headed to the Dominican Republic soon, and there’s a special episode coming from them while they’re IN the DR 🌎 where they’ll share what God is doing in real time as they serve, grow, and experience this next step of faith together.

This episode is full of honesty, hope, and a reminder that no matter what changes around us, God is still steady—and He’s still writing something bigger than we can see right now. 🤍

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1427 2 dc0e21e33b5686504b076bbf7b6fdeef no The Cow Question Was Just the Beginning 🐄 (Youth Night Q&A) <p>We came prepared to answer Youth Night questions. We talked about it all, Pretzels, Giants, and somehow cows??? We did not come prepared for a cow question from Rising Sun. After several minutes of laughter and confusion, the episode somehow transforms into a genuinely deep conversation about life, faith, and the questions that matter most. It's proof that sometimes the best discussions start in the weirdest places. 🐄🎙️😂</p> <p>We came prepared to answer Youth Night questions. We talked about it all, Pretzels, Giants, and somehow cows??? We did not come prepared for a cow question from Rising Sun. After several minutes of laughter and confusion, the episode somehow transforms into a genuinely deep conversation about life, faith, and the questions that matter most. It's proof that sometimes the best discussions start in the weirdest places. 🐄🎙️😂</p> We came prepared to answer Youth Night questions. We talked about it all, Pretzels, Giants, and somehow cows??? We did not come prepared for a cow question from Rising Sun. After several minutes of laughter and confusion, the episode somehow transforms into a genuinely deep conversation about life, faith, and the questions that matter most. It's proof that sometimes the best discussions start in the weirdest places. 🐄🎙️😂

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1824 3 6aec9d6eaa8680fd702793597cf3a52b no POV: Your Phone Might Be Your Idol 👀 | ft. Pastor Devin Smith <p>Notifications, scrolling, endless content…what if the biggest distraction in our faith is sitting right in our pocket? Pastor Devin Smith joins us as we unpack hidden idols, strongholds, and how to break free from things controlling our hearts. A real conversation with practical truth and challenges you don’t want to miss.</p> <p>Notifications, scrolling, endless content…what if the biggest distraction in our faith is sitting right in our pocket? Pastor Devin Smith joins us as we unpack hidden idols, strongholds, and how to break free from things controlling our hearts. A real conversation with practical truth and challenges you don’t want to miss.</p> Notifications, scrolling, endless content…what if the biggest distraction in our faith is sitting right in our pocket? Pastor Devin Smith joins us as we unpack hidden idols, strongholds, and how to break free from things controlling our hearts. A real conversation with practical truth and challenges you don’t want to miss.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1500 4 ce96888db251f7092d311af97c7dd5f9 no John Mark Conviction vs. Condemnation FT. Sami Stewart <p>Welcome to Episode 3 of Bridging the Gap!</p><p>In this episode, we had our guest, Sami Stewart, join us from Lake Norman! Besides Jude’s mic not working, it’s a great episode. We talked about how Paul let John Mark’s mistakes define him for a season, versus how Barnabas saw past them.</p><p>Sami was very vulnerable and honest, so make sure you listen to the wonderful wisdom she shares in this one!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>Welcome to Episode 3 of Bridging the Gap!</p><p>In this episode, we had our guest, Sami Stewart, join us from Lake Norman! Besides Jude’s mic not working, it’s a great episode. We talked about how Paul let John Mark’s mistakes define him for a season, versus how Barnabas saw past them.</p><p>Sami was very vulnerable and honest, so make sure you listen to the wonderful wisdom she shares in this one!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> Welcome to Episode 3 of Bridging the Gap!

In this episode, we had our guest, Sami Stewart, join us from Lake Norman! Besides Jude’s mic not working, it’s a great episode. We talked about how Paul let John Mark’s mistakes define him for a season, versus how Barnabas saw past them.

Sami was very vulnerable and honest, so make sure you listen to the wonderful wisdom she shares in this one!



]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1679 5 6ba1d5e25b7d3add8c1ea6b677b01d67 no Ep. 2 How Annanias Conquered fear and how we can! FT. Brooklyn Purino Freedom Youth Bridging The Gap <p>Welcome to Episode 2 of Bridging The Gap! </p><p><br></p><p>In this Episode, we had the first guest Brooklyn Purino on from Jersey City! besides Titus being old and his mic not working it's a great episode, we talked about Annanias and how he conquered his fear of Saul which God used to bring Saul into Christianity and caused Saul to write nearly half of the new testament! </p><p><br></p><p>We asked some really hard questions in this one, and Brooklyn dropped some amazing wisdom! Make sure you listen to what she has to say! </p><p><br></p> <p>Welcome to Episode 2 of Bridging The Gap! </p><p><br></p><p>In this Episode, we had the first guest Brooklyn Purino on from Jersey City! besides Titus being old and his mic not working it's a great episode, we talked about Annanias and how he conquered his fear of Saul which God used to bring Saul into Christianity and caused Saul to write nearly half of the new testament! </p><p><br></p><p>We asked some really hard questions in this one, and Brooklyn dropped some amazing wisdom! Make sure you listen to what she has to say! </p><p><br></p> Welcome to Episode 2 of Bridging The Gap! 


In this Episode, we had the first guest Brooklyn Purino on from Jersey City! besides Titus being old and his mic not working it's a great episode, we talked about Annanias and how he conquered his fear of Saul which God used to bring Saul into Christianity and caused Saul to write nearly half of the new testament! 


We asked some really hard questions in this one, and Brooklyn dropped some amazing wisdom! Make sure you listen to what she has to say! 


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