This is a remastered edition of our listener's favorite episodes — now better than ever! In this episode, Joey sits down with college students Noah Turner and Emma Schilling (neé Taylor) from campus ministries at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. Together, they explore why plugging into a local church is a game-changer for students — and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of what church membership really means.

*Original recording: October 2022

-Nine Marks of a Healthy Church
-Do you want to find a church in your area? Click here!
-Churches mentioned in this episode: Oakwood Baptist Church, and Flack Memorial Church
-For Wichita, Kansas area listeners: First Evangelical Free Church is a church you should check out! Joey gave them a shout-out!
-Listen to a similar podcast episode about what church is from the fellas at The Imperfect Podcast!

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Special thanks to K-Roo Studios at the University of Missouri in Kansas City for allowing the use of their space to record this episode. Special thanks to Henry Fundenberger for producing the interview for this episode.

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COMING JULY 2, 2026! Season 4 of Tethered explores who God is by examining His attributes. Through thoughtful conversations, we seek a higher view of God and what it means for our daily walk with Him.

Come ready to learn.
Come ready to behold.
Come ready to be tethered.

Produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Riddle Me This” by _91nova. Used with permission. Distributed by Epidemic Sound.

Generative AI Disclaimer: Voices announcing the various attributes of God are provided by AI-generated voiceovers, produced by Epidemic Sound.

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For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Updated official Tethered trailer!

Produced by: Joey Moralez. Music: “Doozy” by _91nova. Used with permission. Distributed by Epidemic Sound.

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For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features the final part of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this seventh and final part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share wisdom and advice with current and upcoming college students on how to navigate their college years!

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For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features part six of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this sixth part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share how they personally are being tethered to Jesus, both for the sake of ministry and in their general walk with the Lord!

Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License.

Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios Production

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Podcast cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.

For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features part five of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this fifth part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share about how their local churches are vital to their vocation and how they are equipped to minister by those churches. Also, they chat about the importance of why college students need to be ministered to!

Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License.

Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios Production

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Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email tethered@gemstone-studios.com

Podcast cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.

For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features part four of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this fourth part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share about how their discouraging experiences in campus ministry.

Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License.

Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios Production

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Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email tethered@gemstone-studios.com

Podcast cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.

For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

This is a bonus episode of Tethered! This episode features part three of a conversation with Joey Moralez, the main host of Tethered, and Joey's good friend, SJ Gottschamer! The conversation is moderated by Noah Turner, who was a guest previously on Tethered in Season 1. Noah chats with Joey and SJ about their work in college ministry and how abiding in Christ helps them fulfill their life calling. In this third part, you will hear both Joey and SJ share about how they were called to collegiate ministry and what enabled them to pursue this vocation!

Episode cover photo by Meredith Spencer on Unsplash. Used under the Unsplash License.

Tethered: Being Connected to Jesus is a Gemstone Studios Production

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Questions, ideas, or business inquiries for the podcast? Please email tethered@gemstone-studios.com

Podcast cover photo created by AlenaPaulus. Distributed by iStockPhoto. Stock photo ID: #1044795490. Used with permission. iStockPhoto Standard License. See license information.

For Season 1 and 2 episodes: Intro/outro beats produced by Martin Maharas; Music: "This Sundays" by raspberrysounds. Intro to season 1 and 2 episode topics produced by: Joey Moralez; Music: “Fresh Morning” by RM Sounds. Distributed by Melody Loops LP. License # 25553593652. Used with permission.

For Season 3 and 4 episodes: Intro/outro music - "Eternal" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.

Midroll music: "Doozy" by _91nova. Distributed by Epidemic Sound. Used with permission.