Courageous Conversations
Jason Ellis
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Join Jason Ellis and his guests as they dive deep into the Word of God and offer practical applications to everyday problems, empowering parents and students to have courageous conversations regarding critical cultural issues. Courageous Conversations is a production of Briarcrest Christian School.
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S2E9 "Be Still, and Know that I am God." - Special Guest David Nugent
“Be still, and know that I am God.”David Nugent - a Briarcrest dad, Super Bowl champion, and business owner, joined the Courageous Conversations podcast to share a story of identity, burnout, and…
S2E8 From Corporate Burnout to Kingdom Purpose - Special Guest Chad Gilbert
What does it look like to chase success, attain the things you desired, and still feel completely empty? How does God restore us in those moments?In this episode Jason Ellis sits down with…
S2E7 "It's OK to not be OK. It's just not OK to stay that way." - Special Guest Gerardo Gonzales
In this powerful episode of the Courageous Conversations podcast, Coach Gonzalez shares his journey from his upbringing growing up near the California-Mexico border to finding Christ at 15. After…
S2E6 Seeds Planted in Seasons of Struggle - A Sit-Down with Dr. Edd Lawrence
"Arise, go forth, and conquer." That's the daily exhortation Dr. Edd Lawrence offers his students when they leave his classroom. But what does it really look like to “go forth and conquer” in today’s…
S2E5 Finding the One Thing that Satisfies - Special Guest Trey Lawrence
What is the one thing that truly satisfies? On the latest episode of Courageous Conversations, Jason is joined by special guest Trey Lawrence to discuss the freedom of surrendering to God’s grace and…
S2E4 Confessions from a Former College Athlete: Finding Identity in Christ Alone - Special Guest Sydney Ham
If you could step back in time and talk to your 17-year-old self, what would you say? In this episode of Courageous Conversations, BCS Strength and Conditioning Coach Sydney Ham reflects on her…
S2E3 Finding Gospel-Centered Balance During Stressful Times - Special Guest Lauren Cocke
Why does God allow suffering? How do we balance grief and hope at the same time?In this episode of the Courageous Conversations podcast, Jason Ellis is joined by guest Lauren Cocke as they consider…
S2E2 Mission Ecuador: Finding True Contentment in the Jungle
Join host Jason Ellis and a panel of Briarcrest students and faculty members as they share their experiences from a summer mission trip to Ecuador! Hear their stories about how they found true peace…
S2E1 Mission Ethiopia: Student Stories from an Unforgettable Journey
Join host Jason Ellis as we kick off Season Two of the Courageous Conversations podcast. In this episode, a panel of students and faculty members share their experiences from a summer mission trip to…
S1E17 You Have the Gifts Needed to Serve in the Mission Field!
Briarcrest’s third international mission cohort of the summer is currently serving with Jungle Kids for Christ in Ecuador! Hear from Jason Ellis and Tyler Salyer, Briarcrest High School Principal,…
S1E16 Taking the Leap into Your First Mission Trip
The Courageous Conversations hosts are in Ethiopia this week serving with a Briarcrest short-term mission team! In this episode, Jason and Jonathan discuss the 15-month process planning this…
S1E15 How to Use the Summer Break as an Opportunity to Draw Closer to God
Summer is here! (So…now what do we do?)For parents of school-aged children, the summer break presents an incredible opportunity to be a catalyst for intentional, Christ-centered conversations. Join…
S1E14 Why Does God Allow Bad Things To Happen To Good People?
“Why do bad things happen to good people?” It’s an age-old question that is not devoid of hope, because we serve a loving God! How we respond to bad times and the weight of suffering that is common…
S1E13 Biblical Dating
This week on the Courageous Conversations podcast, we’re diving into a listener-requested topic: How do we approach dating from a Bible-based perspective?Jason and Jonathan break down how to navigate…
S1E12 Scriptural, Not Cultural
Scriptural vs. Cultural. It's the sign many have seen along Houston Levee Road in front of Briarcrest. What is the meaning behind it? Join our hosts Jason Ellis and Sandra Longworth as they dive into…
S1E11 Standing Firm in Biblical Truth on Campus
Christian worldviews are often the only ones excluded from allowable discourse in public school and university settings. This belief system has, in some ways, become an ideology unto itself. Jason…
S1E10 RUSH 2025 Day 3 | Courageous Conversations Podcast
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S1E7 Navigating Difficult Situations in the College Classroom
Your college professor asks you to write a paper from an unbiblical perspective. Do you write the paper? On this episode, we discuss how Christians can navigate the sometimes treacherous academic…
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Courageous Conversations has published 26 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Christianity, Kids & Family.
Courageous Conversations is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 29m.
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