Young Not Dumb

About Young Not Dumb

Young Not Dumb is a podcast for young adults eager to shape their worldview through the timeless truths of the Bible. Hosted by Jesse Hailey, Michael Moos, and McKenzie Banks, we tackle tough questions with honest, Scripture-based answers. From navigating relationships and fearing the unknown to discovering your purpose, we’re here to guide you with biblical insights to help you live boldly and faithfully. Join us to deepen your faith, embrace God’s plan, and navigate life with wisdom and confidence. Ready to be all God created you to be? This podcast is for you!

Publisher

Young Not Dumb Podcast

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Feb 2025

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

90 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Ep 089: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

   Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is there anything actually wrong with dressing up, trick or treating, carving pumpkins, or handing out candy? Or should Christians avoid Halloween altogether because of its associations with darkness, witchcraft, and the occult? In this episode, we're talking through Halloween from a biblical perspective and asking how Christians should approach something the Bible doesn't directly address. We also get into an important conversation about personal convictions. What happens when one Christian feels completely comfortable participating in Halloween while another feels convicted not to? Can both be trying to honor God? And if God has been teaching you something that has changed your own convictions, how do you share that without judging everyone who hasn't come to the same conclusion? Ultimately, maybe the question isn't only, “Can I do this?” but, “How can I glorify God in this?” Whether you celebrate Halloween, skip it entirely, attend a church event instead, or are still trying to figure out where you stand, we hope this conversation encourages you to go back to Scripture, examine your own heart, and seek to honor Christ in whatever you decide. Topics discussed: Should Christians celebrate Halloween, Halloween and Christianity, Christian convictions, trick or treating, Halloween alternatives, Romans 14, personal convictions, Christian liberty, judging other Christians, glorifying God

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Ep 088: Why Do Bad Decisions Feel Like Good Ideas?

   Have you ever made a decision you KNEW was probably wrong... but somehow managed to convince yourself it was a good idea anyway? That's part of the deceitfulness of sin. Sin rarely presents itself as, “Hey, this is going to destroy you.” It looks appealing. It feels justified. We convince ourselves it's harmless, that this time is different, that God probably didn't really mean what He said, or that we'll deal with the consequences later. Sound familiar? It's the same strategy we see all the way back in Genesis 3. In this episode, we're talking about why sin is so deceptive, how Satan makes disobedience look reasonable, and why our emotions, desires, and impulses can become dangerous decision makers when they aren't submitted to God's truth. We also get practical about what to do in the moment of temptation. How can we recognize the lie before we've already made the decision? How do Scripture, prayer, accountability, wisdom, and simply fleeing temptation help us see clearly again? And when we DO fall, how should Christians respond? Sin makes promises it can't keep. Learning to recognize the lie can help us stop making decisions based on what feels good in the moment and start choosing what actually honors God. Topics discussed: deceitfulness of sin, temptation, bad decisions, Genesis 3, Satan's lies, resisting temptation, biblical decision making, following your heart, repentance, overcoming sin, Christian living

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Ep 087: What Does God Actually Promise Us?

   We hear Christians talk about “standing on the promises of God” all the time... but what has God actually promised us? Did God promise that everything would work out the way we want? That we'll find a spouse? Be financially secure? Get the job? Be healed? Have our prayers answered the way we hoped? Live a happy and comfortable life? Sometimes we can become disappointed with God for failing to keep promises He never actually made. In this episode, we're going back to the Bible to talk about what God's promises really are, how we know which promises in Scripture apply to us today, and some of the incredible things God actually HAS promised His people. We also get into the harder side of this conversation. What happens when prayers aren't answered the way we wanted? What do we do with suffering, disappointment, waiting, and circumstances that don't make sense? Can we still trust that God is faithful when our life looks nothing like we expected? God's promises are better than the promises we sometimes create for Him. The more we actually know what He has said, the more confidently we can trust Him when life doesn't go according to our plans. Topics discussed: promises of God, God's faithfulness, unanswered prayer, trusting God, suffering, God's will, biblical promises, does God promise healing, God's provision, waiting on God, how to trust God

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

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