Riverbend Youth

SPECIAL EPISODE: Finding Hope After Losing Her Daughter To Su*c*de

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Beverly shares her journey through the unimaginable loss of her only daughter, Tatiana, who died by suicide in 2016.With remarkable honesty, Beverly opens up about grief, faith, mental health, and the lessons God taught her through her darkest season. She discusses how loss reshaped her identity, how she found hope when life felt impossible, and why she now dedicates her life to helping others navigate grief and emotional pain.Whether you are grieving a loved one, supporting a friend through loss, or simply searching for hope in a difficult season, Beverly's story offers wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder that no one has to walk through suffering alone.Topics discussed:• Losing a child to suicide• Finding hope after devastating loss• Faith in the midst of grief• Supporting grieving friends and family• Mental health awareness• "Seize the awkward" conversations• How God can bring purpose from painIf this conversation encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need hope today.

"Is Christianity The Right Religion?" The Big Questions: Ep. 1

How do we know Christianity is the right religion? In the first episode of our new series, The Big Questions, Lillie sits down with Sofi from RBYouth for an honest conversation about faith, doubt, grace, and what makes Christianity unique. Together, they explore questions that many students wrestle with: • Why does religion matter? • What makes Christianity different from other faiths? • Is it okay to have doubts? • How can we disagree respectfully with people who believe differently? • What role do grace, prayer, and personal experience play in our faith? Rather than pretending to have every answer, Lillie and Sofi discuss what it looks like to seek truth, ask hard questions, and grow closer to God through prayer and Scripture. Whether you're confident in your faith, wrestling with doubts, or simply curious about Christianity, this conversation is an invitation to explore life's biggest questions together. 📖 "By grace you have been saved through faith..." — Ephesians 2:8 🎙️ Christian Call Podcast | The Big Questions Series

Why Christians Still Struggle With Sin--BEYOND: Session 3 of 4 (Reyn Harpole)

If Jesus made us “new creations”… why do we still mess up?In this sermon, we unpack:-What it really means to be “in Christ”-Why old habits are hard to let go of-Paul’s brutally honest struggle in Romans 7-How identity changes behavior-Why your failures don’t define youYou may not be who you want to become yet…But through Jesus, you are no longer who you were.-2 Corinthians 5:14–21-Romans 7:15–25You are not defined by your past, your failures, or your struggle.Your identity is found in Jesus.

Can The STRUGGLE Make You STRONGER?" BEYOND: Session 2 of 4 (Reyn Harpole)

Pain has a way of making us question everything. Why do terrible things happen? How can a good God exist in a world filled with tragedy, loss, anxiety, rejection, and suffering? And what if the struggles we face today are actually shaping who we become tomorrow? In this message, we explore the tension between faith and hardship through Scripture, church history, psychology, and real life. From David, Joseph, Moses, and Paul…to stories from people like Michael Jordan, Simone Biles, Oprah, Johnny Cash, and more, we look at the strange reality that some of the strongest people are often the ones who’ve been through the hardest things. This sermon is for anyone wrestling with pain, disappointment, trauma, doubt, or the feeling that God could never use someone like them. There is hope. You’re not finished yet. And maybe your current chapter is preparing you for something greater ahead. Scriptures referenced: • Romans 5:3–4 • James 1:2–4 • Genesis 50:20 • 2 Corinthians 12:9

"What Doesn't Kill You Makes you Stronger"? BEYOND: Session 1 of 4 (Reyn Harpole)

Stress. Pressure. Anxiety. Spiritual battles. If you’ve ever asked, “God, why is this happening to me?” — this message is for you. In this sermon, we explore: * Why following Jesus doesn’t always make life easier * David & Goliath in a completely different perspective * How God uses pressure to build strength * The science of “hormesis” and spiritual growth * Why your current battle may actually be preparing you Jesus said, “In this world you WILL have trouble.” But your struggle is not meaningless, and God does not waste battles. Featuring: * David & Goliath (1 Samuel 17) * Ephesians 6 * Luke 22:42 * The surprising origin story behind Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger” If this message encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone going through a difficult season. #Faith #ChristianMotivation #YouthSermon #DavidAndGoliath #Jesus #Christianity #MentalHealth #Stress #SpiritualWarfare #KellyClarkson #Sermon