<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/throughthelenz/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Through The LenZ]]></title><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:41:25 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2023 C3 Youth]]></copyright><managingEditor>C3 Youth</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ever wonder how teenagers view the world? When culture caves in, how do teenagers respond emotionally, mentally, and spiritually? The next generation is full of leaders who are questioning and processing everything. So, let's talk about it.

Through The LenZ will host gen Z leaders who will share their thoughts on different topics such as culture shifts, societal changes, faith, and everything in between.

Because the biggest way we can connect with the next generation is by seeing the world they do. Join us as we dive into the conversation.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/98dc1492-63c5-42e7-89a2-b6a93c77021a/Through-the-LenZ-logo-2.jpg</url><title>Through The LenZ</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.crossbridgecommunity.org/youth]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/98dc1492-63c5-42e7-89a2-b6a93c77021a/Through-the-LenZ-logo-2.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>C3 Youth</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>C3 Youth</itunes:author><description>Ever wonder how teenagers view the world? When culture caves in, how do teenagers respond emotionally, mentally, and spiritually? The next generation is full of leaders who are questioning and processing everything. So, let&apos;s talk about it.

Through The LenZ will host gen Z leaders who will share their thoughts on different topics such as culture shifts, societal changes, faith, and everything in between.

Because the biggest way we can connect with the next generation is by seeing the world they do. Join us as we dive into the conversation.</description><link>https://www.crossbridgecommunity.org/youth</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Understanding the world through the perspective of Generation Z.]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><item><title>Journey Series || Stories of Life Change || Maddie Bloom</title><itunes:title>Journey Series || Stories of Life Change || Maddie Bloom</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Maddie Bloom sat down with us shortly after graduating high school to share about her experiences and how they have shaped her.  She talks about the tough decisions on which sports/clubs to do, anxiety and pressure of getting good grades, and dealing with loss.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Maddie Bloom sat down with us shortly after graduating high school to share about her experiences and how they have shaped her.  She talks about the tough decisions on which sports/clubs to do, anxiety and pressure of getting good grades, and dealing with loss.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://throughthelenz.captivate.fm/episode/journey-series-stories-of-life-change-maddie-bloom]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4685c08a-3cd0-43a4-8079-852767be2273</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/98dc1492-63c5-42e7-89a2-b6a93c77021a/Through-the-LenZ-logo-2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[C3 Youth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/562fb6b2-e936-4342-9525-dde2a5cc1f8b/maddie-20journey-converted.mp3" length="11509121" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>C3 Youth</itunes:author></item><item><title>Culture of Sports and Clubs</title><itunes:title>Culture of Sports and Clubs</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Nick Wadman and Maddie Bloom sit down with us to discuss their experiences playing sports and being in show choir.  We discuss the joys, what they wish was different, and dealing with the pressure of it all.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode Nick Wadman and Maddie Bloom sit down with us to discuss their experiences playing sports and being in show choir.  We discuss the joys, what they wish was different, and dealing with the pressure of it all.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://throughthelenz.captivate.fm/episode/culture-of-sports-and-clubs]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">445792f7-7f06-41ac-ac97-8b3b544913ab</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/98dc1492-63c5-42e7-89a2-b6a93c77021a/Through-the-LenZ-logo-2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[C3 Youth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b92be9e9-5180-4050-bcc4-bb9e7d0aa8db/Through-20The-20LenZ-converted.mp3" length="47121751" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>24:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:author>C3 Youth</itunes:author></item><item><title>Fishing, Football, and Summer Expectations</title><itunes:title>Fishing, Football, and Summer Expectations</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Trevor and Danni sit down with Clayton, Marcus, and Zoe to discuss summer break!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trevor and Danni sit down with Clayton, Marcus, and Zoe to discuss summer break!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://throughthelenz.captivate.fm/episode/summer-break]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fe587ef1-c726-4a10-8a3c-ce05d4d26e94</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/98dc1492-63c5-42e7-89a2-b6a93c77021a/Through-the-LenZ-logo-2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[C3 Youth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1908ad3a-5b2d-4c11-986f-22412a07dd95/Through-20The-20LenZ-20Sumer-converted.mp3" length="34451748" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:author>C3 Youth</itunes:author></item><item><title>Reflections with Leni and Aliya</title><itunes:title>Reflections with Leni and Aliya</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>After a year in America, Leni and Aliya reflect on the good times, the hard times, what they learned, and their future.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After a year in America, Leni and Aliya reflect on the good times, the hard times, what they learned, and their future.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://throughthelenz.captivate.fm/episode/reflections-with-leni-and-aliya]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3f382026-f496-4ece-937d-7bcc010ba4fb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/98dc1492-63c5-42e7-89a2-b6a93c77021a/Through-the-LenZ-logo-2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[C3 Youth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5319626b-f1f3-4614-a93c-2a001542bc8f/Aliya-20Leni-20Podcast-converted.mp3" length="73515041" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>38:17</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>C3 Youth</itunes:author></item><item><title>Mo Money Mo Problems?</title><itunes:title>Mo Money Mo Problems?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>For this month's episode of 'Through The LenZ,' Trevor and Danni sit down with Noah, Macy, and Leah to talk about money. They answer questions such as:</p><p>What are their thoughts on what things cost?</p><p>What are their thoughts on debt and credit cards?</p><p>And so much more...</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for for another episode of Through The LenZ where we sit down with Gen Z to capture their perspective about trending topics.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For this month's episode of 'Through The LenZ,' Trevor and Danni sit down with Noah, Macy, and Leah to talk about money. They answer questions such as:</p><p>What are their thoughts on what things cost?</p><p>What are their thoughts on debt and credit cards?</p><p>And so much more...</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for for another episode of Through The LenZ where we sit down with Gen Z to capture their perspective about trending topics.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://throughthelenz.captivate.fm/episode/money]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">423566b5-c114-47ec-a287-ff0293cb6adb</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/98dc1492-63c5-42e7-89a2-b6a93c77021a/Through-the-LenZ-logo-2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[C3 Youth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dc9348ca-c6ab-4f20-8a7b-0f1a61eb9d45/though-the-lenz-money.mp3" length="35759958" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>18:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:author>C3 Youth</itunes:author></item><item><title>First Impressions of America</title><itunes:title>First Impressions of America</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>For this month's 'Through The LenZ' podcast, we sit down with 3 teenagers from other countries and discuss their transition to America for school. 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We walked through questions like:</p><p>1) Why did you want to study in America?</p><p>2) What were some stereotypes you had of America before you arrived?</p><p>3) What is American pop-culture like in your country?</p><p>and more...</p><p>Tune in for another conversation on Through The LenZ.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://throughthelenz.captivate.fm/episode/america-is-cool]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">1036edd6-d840-444e-8e9a-5d21e0b3f059</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/98dc1492-63c5-42e7-89a2-b6a93c77021a/Through-the-LenZ-logo-2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[C3 Youth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6da7c8b8-bccb-4c0d-9aee-8023236fd134/through-the-lenz-were-coming-to-america-01.mp3" length="21002081" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:author>C3 Youth</itunes:author></item><item><title>Isaac Combs Journey Story</title><itunes:title>Isaac Combs Journey Story</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In his journey to find peace, Isaac Combs opens up about about his battle with anxiety. 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After trying multiple different medications, the doctors diagnosed him with anxiety. </p><p>While the journey has been up and down these last two years, one thing is for certain: Isaac is dedicated to having Jesus be his compass regardless of what the world is throwing at him. </p><p>Tune in for another episode of our Journey Series to hear how Isaac has found hope in the midst of his mental health struggles.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://throughthelenz.captivate.fm/episode/isaac-combs-journey-story]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e9ea3423-3f33-4aef-8c8c-004bf9b827a6</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ebd4cfab-0844-43f4-b17c-82e2a3cb35f2/TLK4XzPXZK-wEj2gbb0RkRdu.jpeg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[C3 Youth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/edc79c18-3a91-48c7-af05-e9be82b1b4c2/isaac-journey.mp3" length="13029522" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:author>C3 Youth</itunes:author></item><item><title>Cancel Culture</title><itunes:title>Cancel Culture</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>'Cancel Culture' has been a hot button situation for several years. 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They talk about how they've grown, lessons they've learned, and why God is a priority in their life.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hannah Lehman sits down with 3 of our graduating females to discuss their journey to graduation.  They talk about how they've grown, lessons they've learned, and why God is a priority in their life.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://throughthelenz.captivate.fm/episode/class-of-2020-part-2]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d98e14ff-57b7-4d6b-8673-99943867ad29</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/98dc1492-63c5-42e7-89a2-b6a93c77021a/Through-the-LenZ-logo-2.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[C3 Youth]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c5d5cbcc-449e-4fa9-84bd-6393fde2741d/through-the-lenz-class-of-2020-pt-2.mp3" length="39813986" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>20:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:author>C3 Youth</itunes:author></item><item><title>Class of 2020 Part 1</title><itunes:title>Class of 2020 Part 1</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today we sat down to hear stories from some of our male seniors as they reflect on their middle and high school experiences.  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