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		<title>Chatt Valley Student Ministry Podcast</title>
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		<description>Listen for weekly messages and content from our Student Pastor, Jacob Carr and others at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.</description>
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		<itunes:summary>Listen for weekly messages and content from our Student Pastor, Jacob Carr and others at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:subtitle>Weekly messages from the Student Ministry at Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church in Flintstone, GA.</itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Work That Will Last</title>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Jody Bruning explores 1 Corinthians 15:58, challenging students to find eternal purpose by being steadfast and immovable in their faith through the power of Christ’s resurrection.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[In this Wednesday night message for students, Jody Bruning breaks down his personal "power verse" of 1 Corinthians 15:58 to explain what it means to perform work that truly lasts. Drawing from his personal life as a father and "facilitator," Jody emphasizes that Christian labor is not based on symbolic stories, but on the historical reality of Jesus’ death and resurrection. By establishing the historical context of Christ’s victory over death, he explains that our faith is not in vain and provides the foundation for a life of "inner stability" and unwavering conviction.  

Jody challenges the audience to move beyond the "minimum" and "abound" in the work of the Lord through acts of service, sharing the gospel, and building up the church. He highlights the fleeting nature of worldly accomplishments—noting how quickly sports stats and school honors are forgotten—and contrasts them with the eternal significance of laboring for God’s glory. The message serves as a powerful call for students to remain immovable in their calling, ensuring that when the "last trumpet" sounds, they have invested in a legacy that matters for eternity.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jody Bruning explores 1 Corinthians 15:58, challenging students to find eternal purpose by being steadfast and immovable in their faith through the power of Christ’s resurrection.]]></itunes:summary>
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			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Fallout - Week 3</title>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Week 3 of "Fallout," Pastor Jacob Carr explores Acts 4 and 5, where the Gospel proves to be both disruptive and "annoying" to the world. Discover why suffering for Jesus is a sign of being in the center of His will.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[In the third installment of the "Fallout" series, Student Pastor Jacob Carr digs into Acts chapters 4 and 5 to discuss the radical and often "annoying" nature of the Gospel. Picking up after the healing of the lame beggar, the message focuses on the reaction of the religious elite, who were "greatly annoyed" because the Gospel disrupted their traditions and challenged their control. Pastor Jacob dismantles the common misconception that a life following Jesus should be smooth and comfortable; instead, he argues that facing struggle and opposition is often a clear indicator that a believer is exactly in the center of God’s will.
The message highlights the "boldness" of Peter and John—uneducated, common men who were recognized simply because they "had been with Jesus". Pastor Jacob challenges students to stop trying to "blend in" with the culture and instead pray for boldness rather than rescue. Drawing on the apostles' response to persecution, he explains that Christians should rejoice when counted worthy to suffer for the name of Jesus, as true comfort is found in closeness to Him rather than in safe circumstances. The evening concludes with a direct invitation for both quiet Christians to live loudly and for non-believers to boldly surrender their lives to the Savior who conquered death.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Week 3 of "Fallout," Pastor Jacob Carr explores Acts 4 and 5, where the Gospel proves to be both disruptive and "annoying" to the world. Discover why suffering for Jesus is a sign of being in the center of His will.]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2026-04-22_2026.04.22_-_fallout_week_3.mp3</link>
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			<itunes:duration>38:05</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Fallout - Week 2</title>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Week 2 of "Fallout," Pastor Jacob Carr looks at Acts 3, where a divine interruption changes everything. Discover why God’s mission is greater than our daily tasks and how meeting physical needs must always lead to the greatest need: the Gospel.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[In the second week of the "Fallout" series, Student Pastor Jacob Carr explores the powerful narrative of Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3. Using the story of the man lame from birth being healed, Pastor Jacob examines the intersection of human obedience and divine interruption. He emphasizes that while the apostles had a clear plan to go to the temple to pray, they were willing to let God rearrange their schedule to care for "the one" in front of them.

The message highlights a critical distinction for the church today: meeting physical and emotional needs is essential and good, but if we fail to deliver the Gospel, we have ultimately failed the people we serve. Pastor Jacob challenges students to look past their own "side quests" of comfort or entertainment and recognize that everything—from community hangouts to sermon preparation—exists for a singular purpose: so that they might experience the life-changing fallout of the Gospel. Whether you are surrendered to Christ or still waiting for a "sign," this week is a sobering reminder that Jesus is in the business of restoring both the broken beggar and the religious hypocrite.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Week 2 of "Fallout," Pastor Jacob Carr looks at Acts 3, where a divine interruption changes everything. Discover why God’s mission is greater than our daily tasks and how meeting physical needs must always lead to the greatest need: the Gospel.]]></itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>37:27</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Fallout - Week 1</title>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pastor Jacob Carr kicks off "Fallout," a new series on the Book of Acts. Discover how the early church prioritized the Gospel and growth, moving from the upper room to the ends of the earth through the power of the Holy Spirit.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[What happens after the "Super Bowl of Christianity"? In the premiere of the "Fallout" series, Pastor Jacob Carr explores the immediate aftermath of Easter by diving into Acts chapters 1 and 2. Jacob shares how his own journey—from a church-skeptic to a youth pastor—was deeply shaped by the raw, non-traditional example of the first-century church. This episode sets the stage for a journey that follows the Gospel from a small upper room to the ends of the earth, focusing on the two things that matter most: growth and the message of Jesus.

The message highlights the essential tension of the Christian life: the command to "go" and the requirement to "wait". Jacob breaks down the arrival of the Holy Spirit, not as an external force, but as an internal power that transforms believers from the inside out. Using the radical transformation of Peter as an example, he challenges us to move past "halfway" Christianity. Whether you’ve grown up in the pews or are looking at faith from the outside, this episode is a call to stop relying on your own strength and start living as a true witness to the life-changing power of Jesus.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pastor Jacob Carr kicks off "Fallout," a new series on the Book of Acts. Discover how the early church prioritized the Gospel and growth, moving from the upper room to the ends of the earth through the power of the Holy Spirit.]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2026-04-08_2026.04.08_-_fallout_week_1.mp3</link>
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			<itunes:duration>34:51</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Consumed - Week 4</title>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In the series finale of "Consumed," Pastor Jacob Carr looks at Jonah’s "shade tree" to reveal our own idols of comfort. Discover why God’s mission must override our personal happiness and what it means to truly make Jesus the King of your heart.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[In the final installment of the "Consumed" series, titled "The Priority," Student Pastor Jacob Carr explores the famously abrupt cliffhanger ending of Jonah chapter 4. While Jonah sits outside Nineveh—hoping for a firework show of divine destruction—God uses a rapidly growing plant, a worm, and a scorching wind to expose Jonah's misplaced priorities. Pastor Jacob argues that many Christians today are like Jonah: more upset over the loss of personal comfort (the "shade tree") than the spiritual lostness of the people around them. This message serves as a powerful call to move beyond "halfway salvation" and recognize that if Jesus is your Savior, He must also be your King. Pastor Jacob challenges students to identify their own "shade trees"—the plans, lifestyles, or idols that they would struggle to give up if God called them to walk away. Ultimately, the series concludes with a reminder that God’s mission of compassion isn't just a side quest; it is the entire point of our lives. He doesn't expose our idols to shame us, but to liberate us for something far greater than we could ever ask or think.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the series finale of "Consumed," Pastor Jacob Carr looks at Jonah’s "shade tree" to reveal our own idols of comfort. Discover why God’s mission must override our personal happiness and what it means to truly make Jesus the King of your heart.]]></itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>32:11</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Consumed - Week 3</title>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Week 3 of "Consumed," Pastor Jacob Carr contrasts Jonah’s two prayers: one of desperate gratitude from a fish’s belly and one of bitter anger outside Nineveh. Discover how our attitudes toward others reveal who is truly the captain of our hearts.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[In the third installment of the "Consumed" series, Student Pastor Jacob Carr examines the striking inconsistency in Jonah’s spiritual life by comparing his two major prayers in chapters 2 and 4. The first prayer, offered from the "belly of Sheol" inside a great fish, is a cry of distress and thanksgiving for God’s miraculous rescue. However, the second prayer—uttered after God spares the city of Nineveh—is a selfish temper tantrum fueled by hatred and a "I know better" attitude. Pastor Jacob highlights the hypocrisy of celebrating God’s "steadfast love" when it saves us, while resenting that same mercy when it is extended to people we dislike.
The message challenges students to move beyond "toxic" prayer lives defined by selfishness and bitterness. Drawing on the principle that "attitude reflects leadership," Pastor Jacob asks a searching question: If your heart is filled with anger, anxiety, or judgment, who is actually leading your life—you or Christ?. Listeners are invited to "dump the toxic mess out" and align their hearts with the character of Jesus, recognizing that true freedom is found when we stop negotiating with God and start reflecting His unflinching mercy toward everyone—even our enemies.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Week 3 of "Consumed," Pastor Jacob Carr contrasts Jonah’s two prayers: one of desperate gratitude from a fish’s belly and one of bitter anger outside Nineveh. Discover how our attitudes toward others reveal who is truly the captain of our hearts.]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2026-03-18_2026.03.18_-_wednesday_night_message_-_consumed_part_3_mixdown.mp3</link>
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			<itunes:duration>30:45</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Consumed - Week 2</title>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Week 2 of "Consumed," Pastor Jacob Carr looks at Jonah 1 and 3 to show how God speaks through storms and messengers. Whether you are running from God or facing a "forty-day" warning, discover why repentance is the only way to find peace.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[In the second week of the "Consumed" series, Student Pastor Jacob Carr continues his deep dive into the book of Jonah by examining the parallel themes of divine warning and human response. Drawing from Jonah chapters 1 and 3, Pastor Jacob illustrates how God uses both the "storms" of life and the voices of "messengers" to arrest our attention when we are in rebellion. The message highlights the contrast between Jonah—the reluctant prophet who would rather die than obey—and the pagan sailors and wicked Ninevites who responded to God with immediate desperation and repentance.

Pastor Jacob challenges the audience to recognize that while God is a God of infinite grace, He is also a perfect judge whose justice necessitates consequences for sin. He warns against "halfway salvation," where one turns from sin but fails to run toward God, leaving room for old patterns to return. Ultimately, this week serves as a sobering call to action: we can no longer ignore the warnings or rely on our own ability to save ourselves. Just as God appointed a great fish to rescue Jonah from his own self-destruction, He offers a guarantee of salvation to all who are willing to give up their comfort and turn to Him.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Week 2 of "Consumed," Pastor Jacob Carr looks at Jonah 1 and 3 to show how God speaks through storms and messengers. Whether you are running from God or facing a "forty-day" warning, discover why repentance is the only way to find peace.]]></itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>33:27</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Consumed - Week 1</title>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In week 1 of "Consumed," Pastor Jacob Carr explores Jonah 1 and 3, revealing a God who doesn't just call us, but pursues us. Discover how God’s plan is bigger than your past and why His purpose persists even when we try to run the other way.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[In the opening session of the four-week series "Consumed," Student Pastor Jacob Carr dives into the book of Jonah to challenge the popular "children’s story" narrative and unpack its deeper, harder truths for teenagers. This week, titled "The Pursuit," focuses on the staggering reality that the God of the universe—who needs nothing from us—deeply wants us and intentionally includes us in His divine work. By comparing Jonah’s initial flight to Tarshish in chapter 1 with his eventual obedience in chapter 3, Pastor Jacob highlights three core points: God calls His people, God is faithful to restore His people, and God persists in His purpose. Whether you feel like Jonah running from a difficult calling or like Nineveh stuck in a cycle of sin, this message serves as a powerful reminder that you are not an accident. God’s plan is far superior to our own, and He is patient enough to keep "chipping away" at our walls until we stop running and start walking with Him.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In week 1 of "Consumed," Pastor Jacob Carr explores Jonah 1 and 3, revealing a God who doesn't just call us, but pursues us. Discover how God’s plan is bigger than your past and why His purpose persists even when we try to run the other way.]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2026-03-04_2026.03.04_-_wednesday_night_message_consumed_week_1_mixdown.mp3</link>
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			<itunes:duration>27:28</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Life is a Highway?</title>
			<itunes:episode>009</itunes:episode>
			<podcast:episode>009</podcast:episode>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Student Pastor Jacob Carr explores John 1 and Matthew 3, challenging us to choose between the fire of purification or the fire of judgment. Will you surrender your life to Jesus and experience grace upon grace as He makes your path straight?]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[Student Pastor Jacob Carr begins the New Year by exploring John 1, where the Creator became flesh to offer us "grace upon grace". Drawing from the ministry of John the Baptist in Matthew 3, Jacob defines repentance as a "one-eighty" turn away from sin to "make straight the path of the Lord". He challenges listeners to "choose your fire": either the painful but life-giving purification of the Holy Spirit or the unquenchable fire of judgment. Ultimately, the "highway" of life is cleared not by our own effort, but through surrendering the roadblocks God points out so that He can remove them by His power.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Student Pastor Jacob Carr explores John 1 and Matthew 3, challenging us to choose between the fire of purification or the fire of judgment. Will you surrender your life to Jesus and experience grace upon grace as He makes your path straight?]]></itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>37:25</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Running and Resting</title>
			<itunes:episode>008</itunes:episode>
			<podcast:episode>008</podcast:episode>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pastor Jacob Carr explores the rhythm of the Christian life—resting in Jesus and running the race toward Him. From Matthew 11:28–30 and 1 Corinthians 9:24–27, he shows how true rest fuels purposeful, disciplined pursuit of Christ.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[In this week’s message, “Running and Resting,” Pastor Jacob Carr invites us into a deeper understanding of the beautifully balanced Christian life — one marked by intentional rest in Jesus and purposeful running toward Him.

Using Matthew 11:28–30, he reminds us that biblical rest isn’t merely taking a break, unplugging, or numbing ourselves with distractions. True rest is found only in the presence of Christ Himself — the One who restores, refills, and refreshes our weary souls. Pastor Jacob challenges us to rethink what we call “rest” and to see that spiritual rest is not inactivity, but being with Jesus, seeking Him, and allowing Him to pour into us what the world never can.

Then, turning to 1 Corinthians 9:24–27, he shows that rest is never the end goal. We rest so that we can run. The Christian life is a race — not a lazy jog or aimless stroll, but a determined, disciplined pursuit of Christ. And the prize we’re running after isn’t earthly success or accomplishment, but Jesus Himself. The same Savior who gives us rest is the One we fix our eyes on as we run with focus, endurance, and faithfulness.

Pastor Jacob weaves these truths together into a powerful picture:
We rest in Jesus so that we can run to Jesus — and as we run to Him, He places us exactly where we need to be in our schools, families, friendships, and future.

This message offers encouragement for the weary, challenge for the complacent, and hope for anyone unsure of their direction. Whether the past weeks have been heavy or your heart simply needs recalibrating, this message calls you to the simple, life-changing rhythm Jesus designed: Rest in Him. Run to Him. Repeat.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pastor Jacob Carr explores the rhythm of the Christian life—resting in Jesus and running the race toward Him. From Matthew 11:28–30 and 1 Corinthians 9:24–27, he shows how true rest fuels purposeful, disciplined pursuit of Christ.]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2025-11-19_2025.11.19_-_wednesday_night_message_mixdown.mp3</link>
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			<itunes:duration>30:11</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Upside Down Living - The Golden Rule</title>
			<itunes:episode>007</itunes:episode>
			<podcast:episode>007</podcast:episode>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Week 7 of our Upside Down Living series, student Callen Davis shares a powerful message on The Golden Rule, reminding us that how we treat others reflects how we represent Christ to the world.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[This week’s episode of Upside Down Living features student speaker Callen Davis, who unpacks the timeless teaching of The Golden Rule from Matthew 7:12 and John 13:35. Callen challenges us to move beyond simply treating others as we want to be treated—calling us instead to embody Christ’s command to love others, even those we may find difficult to love.

Through the example of the division between Jews and Samaritans in Jesus’ time, Callen draws out the modern parallels of how we often belittle, joke at the expense of, or exclude others. He reminds us that such actions not only hurt people but also misrepresent the character of God to a watching world. Instead, we are called to kindness, encouragement, accountability, and love that reflects the heart of Christ.

Join us as we continue our Upside Down Living journey, learning how living differently—in humility and love—shines the light of the Gospel in our schools, communities, and beyond.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Week 7 of our Upside Down Living series, student Callen Davis shares a powerful message on The Golden Rule, reminding us that how we treat others reflects how we represent Christ to the world.]]></itunes:summary>
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			<itunes:duration>20:23</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Upside Down Living - Salt and Light</title>
			<itunes:episode>006</itunes:episode>
			<podcast:episode>006</podcast:episode>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Week 6 of Upside Down Living, Pastor Jacob unpacks Jesus’ teaching on being the salt of the earth and the light of the world, challenging us to live boldly and purposefully in a dark world.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[This week in our Upside Down Living series, Pastor Jacob takes us to Matthew 5:13–16 where Jesus calls His followers the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” Salt preserves and flavors, but salt that loses its saltiness is useless. Light pushes back darkness, but light hidden under a basket fails its purpose.

Jacob emphasizes that as Christ’s people, we don’t generate the light ourselves—it is Christ in us that shines into the darkness. Yet we have a responsibility: not to lose our saltiness through hypocrisy or compromise, and not to hide our light out of fear or comfort. True discipleship may sting like salt in a wound or expose like light in darkness, but it heals, preserves, and points others to the hope of Jesus.

This message calls us to examine whether we are truly living as salt and light or simply blending into the shadows. Are we boldly reflecting Christ in a world desperate for truth and hope?]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Week 6 of Upside Down Living, Pastor Jacob unpacks Jesus’ teaching on being the salt of the earth and the light of the world, challenging us to live boldly and purposefully in a dark world.]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2025-10-08_2025.10.08_-_week_6_mixdown.mp3</link>
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			<itunes:duration>30:20</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Upside Down Living - On The Rock</title>
			<itunes:episode>005</itunes:episode>
			<podcast:episode>005</podcast:episode>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Week 5 of Upside Down Living, Pastor Jacob reminds us that life’s storms are inevitable—but the difference lies in our foundation. Are we building on the sand or on the Rock?]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[This week in our Upside Down Living series, Pastor Jacob takes us into Matthew 7:24–27 and Jesus’ teaching about the wise and foolish builders. Both houses faced storms, floods, and winds, but the difference wasn’t in the house itself—it was in the foundation.

Jacob challenges us to recognize that life is filled with trials, pain, and constant rebuilding. Being a Christian doesn’t mean avoiding storms; it means standing secure when they come. Building on sand—our own strength, plans, or pride—will always fail. But when we build our lives on the Rock, Jesus Christ, we find stability, security, and hope that no storm can take away.

Join us for this powerful reminder that it’s not about how perfectly we build our lives—it’s about who we build them on.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Week 5 of Upside Down Living, Pastor Jacob reminds us that life’s storms are inevitable—but the difference lies in our foundation. Are we building on the sand or on the Rock?]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2025-10-01_2025.10.01_-_week_5_mixdown.mp3</link>
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			<itunes:duration>23:07</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Upside Down Living - Don&#039;t Be Anxious</title>
			<itunes:episode>004</itunes:episode>
			<podcast:episode>004</podcast:episode>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week, Jacob Carr unpacks Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 about anxiety. Through Scripture, honesty, and personal stories, he reminds us that while worry may feel overwhelming, God knows what we need and calls us to seek His kingdom first.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[In Week 4 of our series Upside Down Living, Jacob Carr speaks on one of the most pressing struggles of our culture—anxiety. Drawing from Matthew 6:25–34, Jacob points us to Jesus’ call: “Do not be anxious about your life.” With humor, transparency, and practical wisdom, he shares personal experiences with anxiety and shows how Jesus’ teaching reframes our focus from earthly worries to eternal priorities.

This message challenges us to stop letting tomorrow’s fears steal today’s peace, to trust that God knows what we need, and to practice living with kingdom-first priorities. From lessons about birds and lilies to the example of Jesus praying in the garden, Jacob reminds us that God calls us to honesty, trust, and surrender.

If you’ve wrestled with stress, fear, or the pressure to control outcomes, this episode offers both encouragement and truth: God knows, God provides, and His kingdom is greater than our anxieties.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Jacob Carr unpacks Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 about anxiety. Through Scripture, honesty, and personal stories, he reminds us that while worry may feel overwhelming, God knows what we need and calls us to seek His kingdom first.]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2025-09-24_2025.09.24_-_wednesday_night_week_4.mp3</link>
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			<itunes:duration>37:09</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Upside Down Living - Treasures</title>
			<itunes:episode>003</itunes:episode>
			<podcast:episode>003</podcast:episode>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Guest speaker Jody Bruning challenges us to examine what we treasure most in life. In this week’s message from Upside Down Living, he unpacks Matthew 6 and shows how worldly treasures fade while eternal treasures in Christ bring lasting hope.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[In week three of our Upside Down Living series, guest speaker Jody Bruning takes us into Matthew 6:19–24 to explore the question: What do you truly treasure? From sports and family to money and social media, we all have things we value—but Jody reminds us that earthly treasures are temporary, vulnerable to rust, moths, and thieves. Instead, Jesus calls us to store up treasures in heaven, where our hearts and eyes stay fixed on Him.

Through stories of coaching his kids, guiding students in small group, and practical examples from Scripture, Jody paints a vivid picture of the choice each of us faces: living for temporary satisfaction or choosing eternal treasure found in Christ. This message challenges us to re-center our focus, examine where our hearts are invested, and walk away with a renewed understanding that our true home is not here but with Christ for eternity.

Listen in, reflect, and let this week’s message encourage you to keep your eyes on the eternal.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest speaker Jody Bruning challenges us to examine what we treasure most in life. In this week’s message from Upside Down Living, he unpacks Matthew 6 and shows how worldly treasures fade while eternal treasures in Christ bring lasting hope.]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2025-09-17_2025.09.17_-_wednesday_night_message_week_3_treasures_mixdown.mp3</link>
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			<guid>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2025-09-17_2025.09.17_-_wednesday_night_message_week_3_treasures_mixdown.mp3</guid>
			<itunes:duration>20:24</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Upside Down Living - Let It Go</title>
			<itunes:episode>002</itunes:episode>
			<podcast:episode>002</podcast:episode>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Let It Go, we explore Matthew 11:25–30 and discover that Jesus’ invitation to rest is more than comfort—it’s the call to lay down self-reliance and embrace His grace.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[This week in Upside Down Living, we continue learning what it means to live the way of Jesus. In “Let It Go,” we look at Matthew 11:25–30—a passage many know as Jesus’ invitation to the weary and burdened. But when read in context, it’s more than encouragement for hard days.

Jesus was speaking to people worn out by religious rules and the endless pressure to be “good enough.” He exposed the emptiness of self-righteous striving and offered something radically different: Himself. True rest is not found in working harder or carrying heavier loads, but in surrendering to Jesus and taking on His yoke.

This message challenges us to stop striving for salvation through effort and instead find freedom, peace, and rest in Christ. Whether it’s the first surrender of faith or the daily letting go of self-reliance, Jesus invites us to lay down our burdens and walk with Him.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Let It Go, we explore Matthew 11:25–30 and discover that Jesus’ invitation to rest is more than comfort—it’s the call to lay down self-reliance and embrace His grace.]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2025-09-10_2025.09.10_-_udl_week_2.mp3</link>
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			<itunes:duration>20:42</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Upside Down Living - To The Brim</title>
			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Kicking off Upside Down Living, this episode explores Jesus’ first miracle at Cana and what it means to “fill to the brim.” Discover how small acts of obedience open the door for God’s extraordinary work.]]></itunes:subtitle>
			<description><![CDATA[This week we begin our new series Upside Down Living: Living the Way of Jesus. In the first episode, “To the Brim,” we dive into John 2:1–11, where Jesus turns water into wine at a family wedding. At first glance, it seems like a simple story, but this moment reveals powerful truths about obedience, trust, and the way God works.

Jesus didn’t tell the servants to go find wine to solve the problem—He asked them to fill jars with water, and to do it “to the brim.” Their obedience to this small, ordinary task allowed them to witness an extraordinary miracle.

This message challenges us to see how God often calls us to simple daily acts of faithfulness. Instead of waiting for big, dramatic opportunities, we are invited to trust Him in the small things—and watch Him transform the ordinary into something miraculous.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kicking off Upside Down Living, this episode explores Jesus’ first miracle at Cana and what it means to “fill to the brim.” Discover how small acts of obedience open the door for God’s extraordinary work.]]></itunes:summary>
			<link>https://studentpodcast.cvbchurch.org/?name=2025-09-03_2025.09.03_-_udl_week_1.mp3</link>
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			<itunes:duration>16:18</itunes:duration>
			<author>jcarr@cvbchurch.org (Chatt Valley Student Ministry)</author>
			<itunes:author>Chatt Valley Student Ministry</itunes:author>
			<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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