If you've ever held a negative bias towards Christianity, you're not alone. Church Pastor Ray Waters breaks down what it means to be Christian in the modern world and being a pastor "for those who don't have a pastor." He talks about struggles in his early life with his faith and regaining his preaching platform with the help of some great friends. This interview was done to better understand a religion that some may have felt abandoned them while also taking a look at what it's like to pastor a church. Don't forget to subscribe to American Youth and leave a rating and review! Find Ray on social media: Instagram: @raydwaters Church Instagram: @thevillageatlanta Twitter: @RayDWaters Website: everybodychurch.com American Youth Links: Email: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver

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Understanding Modern Christianity with Pastor Ray Waters

Apollo Tongue (Justin Klajbor) and his producer Brandon Rinaldis talk about what it was like creating his new EP "Shapes" in quarantine. This episode features a live, acoustic performance of Apollo's song "Through 2 U" and a surprise cover of artist Sasha Sloan. Apollo Tongue Links: Instagram: @thisisapollotongue Facebook: Apollo Tongue Watch "Through 2 U" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvaQooP8ba0 Listen to Apollo Tongue on Apple Music, Spotify, and anywhere else. American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver

Finding Yourself in Music with Apollo Tongue & Producer Brandon Rinaldis

This is a public service announcement reminding everyone to vote on November 3rd. Your voice matters. Quote from congressman John Lewis: "The vote is precious. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it. And so you must go out all across America and tell young people, and people not so young, tell all of us: Vote. The vote is powerful." Resources: www.isidewith.com - take a quiz and see which candidate you side with www.rockthevote.org - check your voter registration status and polling place. American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

7-time TAFISA USA gold medalist Kylie Harrison chats about her fighting career, growing up in the gym, and competing in tournaments. www.thebrickssi.com www.americanyouthpodcast.com Link to finding tournaments in your area: https://naska.com/2020-calendar/#1571530670249-559cfc2d-3db8 Kylie's Links: Instagram: @kylieamendes Instagram: @thebrickssi American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver

Fighting, Karate, and Martial Arts with 7-time Gold Medalist Kylie Harrison

Dustin chats with Mark Murphy, an Atlanta-based art director, about his viral TikTok videos, bisexuality, the Black Lives Matter Protests, and more. During the coronavirus pandemic, American Youth supports social-distancing, wearing masks in public, and self-quarantining when feeling unwell. Please take care of yourself and your fellow citizens. Also, make sure you're registered to vote. Every election, especially this year, is important. Check your voter registration at www.headcount.org www.americanyouthpodcast.com American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver Twitter (personal): @dustinoliver Mark Murphy's Links: Instagram: @murphymark Website: www.markhasideas.com TikTok: @murped E-mail: markhasideas@gmail.com

TikTok, Bisexuality, and Black Lives Matter with Art Director Mark Murphy

What does success look like to you? What is the "point B" you're working towards? With finals week for college students in full swing, a much needed break is around the corner. Hopefully we can all use this time as a reflection for what we've been through this year. As things hopefully start to return to normal, let's pay attention to how companies have or have not taken care of their employees during this global health crisis. Further, let's apply the same to our political leaders These Quarantine episodes are off the course for the normal content of this podcast, but...necessary? Check out the other, more thoughtful episodes of this podcast (ep. 1-20) American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver Twitter (personal): @dustinoliver

Episode 28: Into The CovidDimension: Getting to Point B

Techradar.com has compiled a list of the essential Netflix shows to binge. Along with some personal favorites we recommend, listen to what new show may get you through another day inside. These Quarantine episodes are off the course for the normal content of this podcast, but...necessary? Check out the other, more thoughtful episodes of this podcast (ep. 1-20) Source: https://www.techradar.com/best/best-netflix-shows American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver Twitter (personal): @dustinoliver

Episode 27: Into The CovidDimension: Netflix and What to Watch

What are your guilty pleasures? While exploring reality TV on Netflix, we dive into guilty pleasures of all kinds. (There may be a few senseless rants on this one) These Quarantine episodes are off the course for the normal content of this podcast, but...necessary? Check out the other, more thoughtful episodes of this podcast (ep. 1-20) To read Men's Health's full article: https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/g31901118/best-reality-shows-on-netflix/ American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver Twitter (personal): @dustinoliver

Episode 26: Into The CovidDimension: Guilty Pleasures 101

More philosophical questions to get you thinking while inside. This episode is a continuance of the previous, but you don't need to listen to them in order for it to make sense. These Quarantine episodes are off the course for the normal content of this podcast, but...necessary? Check out the other, more thoughtful episodes of this podcast (ep. 1-20) Source :https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/6907/thought-provoking-questions/ American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver Twitter (personal): @dustinoliver

Episode 25: Into the CovidDimension: Mind-Blowing Philosophical Questions

It's quarantine o'clock...everywhere and all the time. Here are some existential questions to keep your brain strong during these trying times. These Quarantine episodes are off the course for the normal content of this podcast, but...necessary? Check out the other, more thoughtful episodes of this podcast (ep. 1-20) Source: https://www.aconsciousrethink.com/6907/thought-provoking-questions/ American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver Twitter (personal): @dustinoliver

Episode 24: Into the CovidDimension: Mind-Blowing Philosophical Questions

Complete with insightful commentary (lol), did your favorite album of the past 10 years make the cut? Dustin dishes Rolling Stone's list of the greatest album of the decade. Stay inside! These Quarantine episodes are off the course for the normal content of this podcast, but...necessary? Check out the other, more thoughtful episodes of this podcast (ep. 1-20) Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-2010s-ranked-913997/ American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver Twitter (personal): @dustinoliver

Episode 23: Into the CovidDimension: Did Your Favorite Album of the 2010s Make The Cut?

Icebreakers are a fun activity to start anyone's day. Here are a few you can use in any situation. Enjoy. Yes, these episodes are a little different from the normal content but everything has changed here in the Covid dimension. Check out the other, more thoughtful episodes of this podcast (ep. 1-20) Source: https://inside.6q.io/fun-ice-breaker-questions/ American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver Twitter (personal): @dustinoliver

Episode 22: Into the CovidDimension: Icebreakers To Talk With Anyone

These days are rough. For myself included. Here are some fun facts you may not have known before to help pass the time during Quarantine 2020. These Quarantine episodes are off the course for the normal content of this podcast, but...necessary? Check out the other, more thoughtful episodes of this podcast (ep. 1-20) Source: https://bestlifeonline.com/weird-amazing-facts/ American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver Twitter (personal): @dustinoliver

Episode 21: Into the CovidDimension: Something You Didn't Know Before

Kane's mind is without the borders of the 9-5, college, or normal expectations of life. He does what he feels, and is living life to the fullest because of it. How can you do it? He explains his methods. Spoiler: it's not that hard. "Life if easy, we are the ones who make it difficult." Kane's Links: Twitter: @Kanemit IG: @kanemit American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver

Episode 20: Living Without Rules with Artist and Traveler Kane Bahena

Host Dustin Oliver explains why he hasn't posted in a few months and talks with professional dancer Leah Boresow. American Youth Podcast has a lot of cool things coming towards the end of this year so stay tuned and keep up with us on social media! From Dustin: Hey everyone! I just wanted to write and let everyone know that with me working and going to school full time the show will now be bi-weekly due to me not having enough hours in the day! Some really cool people and interesting conversations are coming as well as some other projects. Thanks for the support! I'm excited for the future! Leah's Links: Website: leahboresow.com Instagram: @leahboresowdance Facebook: Leah Boresow Dance American Youth Links: Instagram: @weareamericanyouth Twitter: @amyouthpodcast E-mail: americanyouthpodcast@gmail.com Website: americanyouthpodcast.com Instagram (personal): @dmylesoliver

Episode 19: Let's Get Moving with Professional Dancer Leah Boresow

After walking through a busy street in New York City, I realized I knew nothing about the people surrounding me. All the faces were those of strangers. Where were they from? How did they get here? Who were they? Out of this crowd an idea started. The goal on this platform is to make those faces familiar. That’s what “American Youth” is. It’s a deeper look into our society and it’s people, one discussion at a time. New episodes posted every Wednesday. americanyouthpodcast.com

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