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The One Life Podcast: Episode 97 - Triple Threat

One Life Church • Nov 11, 2025 • 21 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this episode, Pastor DJ Patrick interviews One Life Church's new NextGen leaders—Ryder Evans, Lizzy Oro, and Caleb Williams—as they share their personal testimonies, callings to ministry, and visions for discipling kids and students. Through stories of God's sovereign redirection, faithful prayer over medical challenges, and intentional small group mentorship, this message highlights the life-changing impact of local church community. Believers are encouraged to trust God's leading and invest faithfully in the spiritual growth of the next generation.

Themes

NextGen MinistryFaithfulnessDiscipleshipGod's CallingTrusting God's Plan

Pastor's Points

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Grow deeper in our faith

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Have fun at church

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Become a family

Key Points

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Trusting God's direction leads to greater opportunities for ministry even when personal ambitions fail or pivot.
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Getting plugged into a local church during young adulthood provides vital spiritual grounding and clarity of purpose.
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God's healing power and sovereign care transcend medical limitations and difficult beginnings.
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Faithful parents and mentors who persistently pray for children impart a strong foundation of faith that carries them into adulthood.
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Elementary age is a crucial window for children to begin building their own personal spiritual journey with God.
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Personal mentorship and small group leadership play a decisive role in helping teenagers navigate challenges and choose Jesus.
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Effective youth ministry balances deep spiritual growth, joyful community, and authentic spiritual family.

Sermon Moments

“Getting plugged into a local church in college changed Ryder's life and ignited his calling to pastor and shepherd pre-teens.”

“Even when personal plans like playing college sports fall through, trusting God's direction opens the door to His greater purpose.”

“Born prematurely at 26 weeks with severe medical obstacles, Lizzy experienced God's sustaining power through her adoptive parents' unwavering faith and prayers.”

“Elementary age is a critical spiritual window where dedicated leaders can speak vision into children and start them on a personal journey with God.”

“Caleb surrendered his life to Christ through the intentional mentorship of a small group leader during a tough season.”

“Thriving NextGen ministry happens when young people grow deep in faith, experience genuine fun, and build a close-knit spiritual family.”

This Week

Plug into a local church community or small group to discover your spiritual gifts and calling.

Trust God's redirection when personal goals or plans do not pan out as expected.

Pray faithfully and persistently for the children and young people in your family and church.

Invest in elementary-age children by speaking encouragement and spiritual truth into their lives.

Seek out intentional spiritual mentorship or become a small group leader to guide others toward Christ.

Foster authentic fellowship and joyful, fun connections within your ministry or family circle.

Yield your career and life decisions to God's call, stepping out in obedience even when led to unexpected places.

Remember This

God raises up leaders and faithful mentors to guide young people toward choosing Jesus, trusting His divine plan across every stage of life.

A Challenge for You

Be intentional about supporting and praying for the NextGen leaders and young people in your church, recognizing that God is raising up a generation to grow deep in faith, build authentic community, and choose Jesus.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.