When God Doesn’t Answer the Way You Prayed | YouMatter Podcast

In our very first episode, Dean sits down with longtime friend Josh Guyselman, who spent 17 years as a youth pastor working closely with teenagers. They tackle one of the biggest issues facing students today: identity in the age of smartphones and social media. How has technology changed teenagers?…

You have followers. You have likes. You have content.So why do so many people still feel empty?In this powerful conversation, Dean Sikes sits down with Jaden Reyes to discuss the growing loneliness epidemic facing Generation Z, the hidden dangers of social media, anxiety, identity, and what happens…

At 15, Joseph was ready to end his life.He felt completely lost, worthless, and alone.That night, He cried out to God—not even sure if He was real.And what happened next changed everything.If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Call or text 988 if you are considering suicide. It may save your life…

So many people today quietly carry this thought: “I feel worthless.” In this episode of The You Matter Podcast, Dean Sikes and Pastor Nathan Brown unpack where that feeling comes from—and why it’s not the truth. We live in a world that measures worth by performance, success, and comparison. What yo…