Aaron is the discipleship pastor at Tomoka Christian Church in Ormond Florida. He has been a worship leader, student pastor, and senior pastor. In this second of two interviews, Aaron discusses his home state, Florida, which is: 
#4 in searches for terms like sex and porn (Google Trends, 2022-2023)
#1 in affairs and adultery (Ashley Madison)
#3 in sex trafficking (US national hotline) 
Aaron discusses that sex trafficking is a problem at Disneyworld, the need for prayer, and more.

Aaron is the discipleship pastor at Tomoka Christian Church in Ormond Florida. He has been a worship leader, student pastor, and senior pastor. In this second of two interviews, Aaron discusses his home state, Florida, which is: #4 in searches for terms like sex and porn (Google Trends, 2022-2023) #1 in affairs and adultery (Ashley Madison) #3 in sex trafficking (US national hotline) Aaron discusses that sex trafficking is a problem at Disneyworld, the need for prayer, and more.

Jesus' missions was to comfort those who mourn, bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to captives and open prison doors for those who are bound.  For those who want more than status quo Christianity has to offer, Blazing Grace Radio begins now with your host Mike Genung. 

Jesus' missions was to comfort those who mourn, bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to captives and open prison doors for those who are bound.&nbsp; For those who want more than status quo Christianity has to offer, <a href="https://www.blazinggrace.org/">Blazing Grace Radio</a> begins now with your host Mike Genung.&nbsp;

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Pastor Aaron Sweigart, Part 2

For the past 30 years surveys have shown that waves of youth have exited the church. 
In this second of two shows, Sean Genung, 31, and Rebekah Genung, 23, join Mike to discuss what they see happening with youth. We begin this broadcast by looking at the results of a survey of youth that showed: 
“I don’t believe some of the things I hear talked about at religious gatherings.” - 60%
“I do not like to be told answers about faith and religion. I’d rather discover my own answers.” 58%
“Because other things help me find meaning in my life, I don't need a faith community.” 56%
“I don’t feel like I can be my full self in a religious organization.” 55%
“Religious communities try to fix my problem instead of just being there for me.” 54%
“Religion, faith, or religious leaders will try to give me answers, but I am looking for something else.” 53%
Mike, Sean, and Bekah discuss these topics and more, including the idols that youth and adults are paying homage to.

For the past 30 years surveys have shown that waves of youth have exited the church. In this second of two shows, Sean Genung, 31, and Rebekah Genung, 23, join Mike to discuss what they see happening with youth. We begin this broadcast by looking at the results of a survey of youth that showed: &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t believe some of the things I hear talked about at religious gatherings.&rdquo; - 60% &ldquo;I do not like to be told answers about faith and religion. I&rsquo;d rather discover my own answers.&rdquo; 58% &ldquo;Because other things help me find meaning in my life, I don't need a faith community.&rdquo; 56% &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t feel like I can be my full self in a religious organization.&rdquo; 55% &ldquo;Religious communities try to fix my problem instead of just being there for me.&rdquo; 54% &ldquo;Religion, faith, or religious leaders will try to give me answers, but I am looking for something else.&rdquo; 53% Mike, Sean, and Bekah discuss these topics and more, including the idols that youth and adults are paying homage to.

Youth and the Church, with Sean and Bekah Genung, Part 2

For the past 30 years surveys have shown that waves of youth have exited the church. With such a mass exit of youth, why aren't we hearing warnings and open discussions of this from our pulpits? 
If you were owner of a company and your customers were leaving in mass wouldn’t you be freaking out, calling meetings, making plans? 
One survey showed that 70-88% of Christian youth born in evangelical homes leave the faith after one year in secular college. In this first of two shows, Sean Genung, 31, and Rebekah Genung, 23, join Mike to discuss what they see happening with youth. 

For the past 30 years surveys have shown that waves of youth have exited the church. With such a mass exit of youth, why aren't we hearing warnings and open discussions of this from our pulpits? If you were owner of a company and your customers were leaving in mass wouldn&rsquo;t you be freaking out, calling meetings, making plans?&nbsp; One survey showed that 70-88% of Christian youth born in evangelical homes leave the faith after one year in secular college. In this first of two shows, Sean Genung, 31, and Rebekah Genung, 23, join Mike to discuss what they see happening with youth.&nbsp;

Youth and the Church, with Sean and Bekah Genung, Part 1

The first broadcast of every year, Mike Genung shares his back story, which includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, alcohol and drug use, daily binges with pornography and masturbation, affairs, other forms of sexual sin - and how God radically changed his life. Rebekah joins Mike for this show.

The first broadcast of every year, Mike Genung shares his back story, which includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, alcohol and drug use, daily binges with pornography and masturbation, affairs, other forms of sexual sin - and how God radically changed his life. Rebekah joins Mike for this show.

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