57. Middle School? with Berlyn Santiago, Sawyer Rawls, & Christian Espinoza

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The Don’t Knock It Podcast

Chris Ramirez

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The Don’t Knock It Podcast encourages its listeners to embrace the common phrase “don’t knock it til you’ve tried it”, when presented with biblical truth. In other words, don’t refuse to try, consider, or accept biblical Christianity without first “tasting” and “seeing” that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8). The Don’t Knock It Podcast will address common misconceptions about Jesus and Christianity, in hopes to prepare the hearts of those who hear the calling, or the knock, of Jesus Himself (Rev. 3:20). Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dontknockit/subscribe

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57. Middle School? with Berlyn Santiago, Sawyer Rawls, & Christian Espinoza

The Don’t Knock It Podcast

1 hour 2 minutes 40 seconds

4 months ago

57. Middle School? with Berlyn Santiago, Sawyer Rawls, & Christian Espinoza

Can the Gospel Transform…Middle Schoolers?

Middle school can feel like a war zone—awkward transitions, unspoken pressures, and a deep longing to belong. In this episode, I sit down with three honest, funny, and wise-beyond-their-years middle school guests (Berlyn Santiago, Sawyer Rawls, and Christian Espinoza) to explore a raw and rarely asked question: Can the gospel really transform this part of life?

From silent battles with anxiety to the struggle of being misunderstood by adults, from hallway drama to hope in Jesus, these students give us a front-row seat to what it’s like to live out the gospel in one of the most misunderstood seasons of life.

Together, we ask:

What do middle schoolers wish adults really understood?
Where do things feel too messy or broken for God to fix?
What would it look like if Jesus showed up in their school?
Is the Church missing something when it comes to reaching the next generation?

This episode isn’t about preaching at middle schoolers—it’s about listening to them. And through their words, we’re reminded that the gospel isn’t just good news for grown-ups—it’s good news for everyone. Even now. Even here. Even in middle school.

Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 6: Can the Gospel Transform?