Fall 2026 Studies
How God Speaks
The best life to live is the one lived according to God’s plan, but how do we know what that plan is? What if I have the best intentions but still miss the mark on following God’s plan for me? Thankfully, God does not leave us alone to try and figure out how to live life. Nor does He simply leave it in our hands to hope we get it right in finding His specific plan for us. We can discern God’s voice, and as we seek to follow Him, He graciously provides avenues for us to know and follow Him.
The Beauty of Forgiveness
One of the greatest needs in our culture and inside the church is the need for forgiveness. We all need forgiveness from God, and we often need the forgiveness of others. While we crave forgiveness, we often struggle with extending forgiveness to others. The lack of forgiveness among believers can be one of Satan’s greatest ploys in seeking to weaken the witness of God’s people. As Paul addressed the matter of forgiveness, he wrote, “Anyone you forgive, I do too. For what I have forgiven —if I have forgiven anything — it is for your benefit in the presence of Christ, so that we may not be taken advantage of by Satan. For we are not ignorant of his schemes” (2 Cor. 2:10-11).
I am so excited when we get to gather in small groups to study the Word of God.”
Dr. Mark A. Croston
The YOU Podcast
YOU podcasts provide a candid overview of each YOU Bible Study session. General editor Mark Croston and content editor Natasha Menifee casually discuss each biblical topic from an urban perspective with a strong theological and biblical emphasis. The intent of these podcasts is to provide listeners with a time-efficient overview of each session and creative tips for study group leaders.
