In this episode of the 226 Next-Gen Podcast, Garrett sits down with Brian Austin to talk about how missions can shape the faith of a family. Brian shares how God used mission trips, family service, and eventually sending his daughter overseas to deepen his family’s trust in the Lord and their commitment to the Great Commission.

Together, Garrett and Brian discuss the real costs of missions, the fear parents can feel when sending their kids, and the greater risk of never helping the next generation step outside of comfort and into a life on mission. This conversation is a practical encouragement for families to start where they are, take the next faithful step, and learn to say yes to whatever the Lord puts in front of them.

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Kids: https://www.fbcboerne.org/kids/

Youth: https://www.fbcboerne.org/youth/

Graduation season brings a lot of big questions: Where should I go to college? What career should I pursue? What if I make the wrong decision? For many students, seeking God’s will can feel overwhelming, especially when life suddenly opens up with more options than ever before.

In this episode of the 226 NextGen Podcast, Garrett sits down with Andrea and Pastor Jason to talk about how parents can help their students make major life decisions with wisdom, humility, and trust in the Lord. They discuss why God’s will is not a hidden trapdoor, how to take pressure off students, and how parents can guide conversations without controlling the outcome.

Pastor Jason also shares a simple process for making big decisions: pray, look to Scripture, use wisdom and logic, seek wise counsel, surrender your motives, and trust God with the outcome.

Whether your student is graduating this year or still years away from launching into adulthood, this conversation will help you build a biblical framework for guiding them toward faithfulness, wisdom, and confidence in God’s care.

Key Takeaways:
Parents can help students by being honest about their own uncertainty and past decisions.

God’s will is not a guessing game where one wrong move ruins your life.

Scripture gives clear boundaries for faithfulness, but there is often freedom within those boundaries.

Students need wise, trusted people who can speak truth into their lives.

Parents are called not to control their kids, but to help launch them into adulthood as people who can hear from the Lord and make wise decisions.

Resources Mentioned:
Kevin DeYoung, Just Do Something

Discussion Questions for Parents:
How have I talked about God’s will in a way that may create pressure or fear for my student?

Where does my student need freedom to make a wise decision without feeling like they must find the “perfect” path?

Who are the wise voices my student has in their life right now?

Am I helping my student learn to follow the Lord, or am I mainly trying to control the outcome

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Kids: https://www.fbcboerne.org/kids/

Youth: https://www.fbcboerne.org/youth/

In this episode of the 226 Next Gen Podcast, Garrett, Daniel, and Teresa tackle something almost everyone is feeling right now—anxiety, overthinking, and the constant noise in our heads.

We’re living in what many are calling the anxious age. From kids to students to adults, the weight of information, pressure, and uncertainty is higher than ever. But what if anxiety isn’t always a sign that something is wrong with your faith… but an invitation to bring your heart back to truth?

In this conversation, we unpack:

• What anxiety actually is (and what it isn’t)
• Why following Jesus doesn’t mean you’ll never feel anxious
• How culture, distraction, and information overload are shaping our minds
• A simple, practical framework for using Scripture to quiet the noise

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what’s true, but my thoughts feel louder than God’s voice,” this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned

• Brick (distraction-blocking device/app to help limit phone use): https://getbrick.com
  
  

Thank you for joining us! Want more information? Check out our website:

Kids: https://www.fbcboerne.org/kids/

Youth: https://www.fbcboerne.org/youth/