MhAX Impact

Episode 027 - Debunking Evolution w/Dr. Chris Rupe, Back2Genesis Ministries

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:30 +0000

In this podcast episode of MhAX Impact, Teddy and Xander tackled the very important topic of creation science with Dr. Chris Rupe, a Christian geologist and the founder of Back2Genesis Ministries, an organization that specializes in Christian apologetics using geology and science. In their conversation, Chris shares with us why it’s so important for people, especially Christians, to understand the science behind the biblical accounts of creation in the Book of Genesis and breaks down how true scientific evidence debunks anti-Christian, Darwinist theories such as evolution and The Big Bang and rather supports the accounts in the Book of Genesis. […]

Chapters

(00:00:51) - Introduction to Dr. Chris Rupe & Back2Genesis Ministries
(00:05:18) - Does creation science help us understand the Bible better?
(00:12:13) - Elementary Level Questions & Considerations
(00:13:00) - Q1: Does Evolution exist?
(00:21:21) - Q2: Does the Big Bang exist?
(00:26:57) - The meaning of the Hebrew word for “day” in Genesis chapter 1
(00:30:06) - Fossil Records: How they support the biblical flood account
(00:42:41) - Support the MhAX Impact podcast
(00:44:32) - Did humans evolve from monkeys?
(00:51:05) - How DNA sequences disprove evolution
(00:53:18) - Can you believe in God & Evolution at the same time?
(00:55:51) - Are science & the Bible at odds with each other?
(00:57:15) - Philosophical Questions & Considerations
(00:58:35) - How we approach the biblical Genesis account in our apologetics
(01:01:30) - Creation Science: A distraction or a catalyst for the Great Commission?
(01:04:51) - More Scriptures that support creation science & God as the Creator
(01:06:39) - Evolution being believed by Christians over Creation Science on college campuses
(01:10:01) - Out of Africa Theory
(01:13:01) - Closing Thoughts on the conversation

Episode 026 - Keeping the Fire Burning in Ministry with Pastor Bruce Aubrey (part 2)

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:44:42 +0000

In part one, you heard Pastor Bruce Aubrey share how we can discern the call to the ministry and to the pastorate. In part two, he continues discussing this while also sharing what kept his fire burning in the pastorate and what still keeps his fire burning for the Lord in ministry. Based on his experience as a pastor & ministry leader, he also shares several principles he has developed that pastors and ministry leaders can implement to keep their fire burning and prevent themselves from being burnt out. Bruce Aubrey is the pastor to pastors at Northside Church in […]

Chapters

(00:00:04) - Part 2
(00:00:41) - Pastors at Conference 2017
(00:02:39) - What Would I Say to Young Pastors?
(00:05:15) - The climate of the pastoral ministry
(00:10:17) - Confidence in the New Year
(00:11:01) - Teddy on His Comments About the Anthem
(00:11:35) - David Brooks on the Wilderness Preaching
(00:13:14) - The Differences Between Preaching in the 60s and Today
(00:18:52) - Reclaiming the Truth
(00:21:18) - Max Impact: Sowing the Word of God into Your Heart
(00:24:48) - What Keeps My Fire Burning
(00:30:13) - God's Love for His People
(00:33:36) - Max and Bruce

Episode 025 - Discerning the Call to Ministry with Pastor Bruce Aubrey (part 1)

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:40:34 +0000

Do you ever struggle with discerning the call to ministry? Do you need help understanding or deciphering what God is calling you into? Looking to make a maximum impact for the Kingdom of God? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. Bruce Aubrey, the pastor to pastors at Northside Church in Liverpool, NY and founder of Keep the Fire Burning Conference & Ministry (to pastors and ministry leaders), joins Xander and Teddy on MhAX Impact to discuss how the Lord has helped him discern the call to both the pastorate and ministry. He also shares how, through his […]

Chapters

(00:00:01) - Max Impact: The Role of Millennials in the Pastoral Ministry
(00:01:56) - Pastor James Bowen on Being Called into Ministry
(00:04:55) - The Advice of Young People in Ministry
(00:05:14) - The Challenges of Starting a Ministry
(00:10:25) - How to Choose a Proposal Partner
(00:12:43) - Pastor on Working in the Ministry
(00:17:03) - Pastor: The Isaac of Music
(00:22:37) - Bruce on Layting Down His Isaac
(00:24:46) - Keep the Fire Burning Conference Talk

Episode 024 – Ministering to the Homeless Community

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:00:19 +0000

For our first episode of the MhAX Impact podcast recorded in the One North studio, Teddy & Xander had a very insightful & enlightening conversation with John Tumino, Abigail Tumino & Shaniyah Love about how to interact with homeless people and how we as Christians (especially the younger generation) can minister the love of Jesus Christ properly to the homeless community.

John, Abigail & Shaniyah work with ⁨In My Father’s Kitchen (IMFK), a faith-based organization offering non-denominational and non-discriminatory assistance to homeless people through direct street outreach & other programs. They provide food & basic necessitates to homeless individuals where they live on the streets, on a consistent and compassionate basis, until the homeless individual is comfortable accepting help and working with community agencies to secure housing.

To learn more about IMFK and the services they provide for the homeless, please check out their website: https://inmyfatherskitchen.org/

Episode 023 - Ministering @ Syracuse University: Cesar Garza & Isaiah Nañez

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:09:11 +0000

In our 23rd episode & 4th video rendition of the MhAX Impact podcast, we head outside of the studio for the first time on the show! For this episode, we took a trip to Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, where Teddy just finished his graduate studies, to have a conversation about campus ministry. In the Startup Garage, Newhouse’s new facility for media innovation, Teddy & Xander have an innovative discussion on ministry with Cesar Garza & Isaiah Nañez, two campus ministry interns for the summer under the Christian Protestant Chaplaincy at Hendricks Chapel . Here, Cesar & […]

Episode 022 – Barna Stats Episode #2: Looking at the State of Gen Z Christianity

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:22:25 +0000

In this episode of MhAX Impact, Teddy & Xander have a fresh batch of statistics about Gen Z & Christianity from the Barna Group that they discuss throughout the episode and share their biblical insights on. Those statistics include:

1) Gen Z’s commitment to Jesus Christ
2) Gen Z Feel Held Back From Fully Being Themselves
3) Gen Z Prioritize Happiness, Stability & Good Health
4) Gen Z Are Online, But They Still Value In-Person Connection
5) For Gen Z, Morality Is Often Subjective
6) Most Gen Z Say They’ve Prayed in the Past Week

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Episode 021 – Neurodivergence in Ministry w/David Giordano

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:15:54 +0000

In our second video episode of the MhAX Impact podcast, Teddy & Xander are joined in the studio by David Giordano, a campus ministry at Onondaga Community College (OCC) working with InterVarsity. During the podcast, they talked more about starting a ministry on a college campus where no Christian ministry is present. They also talked about David’s upcoming book titled (tentatively) “Neurotypical Jesus”, which talks about the topics of narcissism in Christian leadership and neurodivergence in Christian ministry. David, Teddy & Xander shared their insights & experience with neurodivergence in ministry and how we as the body of Christ can embrace those who are neurodivergent in the body of Christ. #marshillnetwork #hopeinthejourney #onenorth #mhax #nhaxmipact #marshillalternatexone #christianpodcast #youngadultministry #podcast #christianyoungadults #neurodivergence

Episode 020 – Reflecting on 2024

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:59:34 +0000

MhAX Impact is back & better than ever, now with VIDEO!

In this episode, Teddy & Xander are ready to banter on the video version of MhAX Impact, where they reflect on the year 2024. They share what they learned from the Lord in the podcast episodes of MhAX Impact they did, but also what the Lord was ministering to them throughout the year in general.

Stay tuned for more MhAX Impact podcasts coming soon: both audio & video.

Episode 019 – Relationships and Singleness ft. Paula Marsteller

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:18:20 +0000

It’s good to desire marriage as a young Christian, but that desire can quickly become an idol if we aren’t careful. Teddy and Xander talk with Paula Marsteller, speaker and author of Confessions of a Boy Crazy Girl: On Her Journey from Neediness to Freedom, about how we can view our relationships in a healthy way, single or not.

Episode 018 – Prayer ft. Pastor Darren Smith

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:54:58 +0000

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life, yet we oftentimes overlook it, or sometimes it even makes us anxious. Teddy and Xander welcome Pastor Darren Smith of Marietta Bible Church into the studio to discuss the importance of prayer and to help ease some confusion around it.

Episode 017 – God and Country

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:25 +0000

It’s Independence Day weekend–a chance to celebrate the freedoms we have in America. But how does God define freedom in His word? And can we love our country too much? Teddy and Xander discuss these questions and more on this special episode of MhAX Impact.

Episode 016 – Trusting in God ft Grecia Vasquez & Ana Ruth Villareal Garcia

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:18:14 +0000

For the first time on MhAX Impact, Teddy & Xander welcome female guests into the studio. Grecia Vasquez and Ana Ruth Villareal Garcia, friends of Teddy from the Bridge ministry at Syracuse University, share their experiences of trusting God and living out His will in moving countries, selecting a school & finding community on the Syracuse campus in their time apart of the esteemed Humphrey Fellowship Program. They also give practical biblical advice for other young ladies to follow who may be in similar shoes as them.

Episode 015 – Pastoral Ministry ft. Pastor Milton and Simeon Kornegay

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:51 +0000

This episode, Teddy and Xander talk about the pastoral ministry with Pastor Milton Kornegay (Central Baptist Church, Syracuse NY) and his son Simeon, who’s currently studying at Cedarville University to become a pastor. They discuss the recent decline in young men entering ministry, why that might be, and how it can be remedied.

Episode 014 – MhAX Impact Rewind: A 6-Month Recap

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:30:57 +0000

It’s been six months since MhAX Impact first went on the air! Teddy and Xander celebrate by discussing all of their interviews with guests including former Syracuse University quarterback Garrett Shrader, Mars Hill Network music director Mark Spencer, lead pastor at Northside Church Chris Cali, Syracuse University evangelical chaplain Jay Koshy with his son Josh, and former pastoral assistant at Northside Church Herb Welday IV. They talk about all they learned over the past six months and what they hope to do going forward.

Episode 013 – Easter & the Holy Week

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:38:09 +0000

It’s the Easter season, and Teddy & Xander dive deeper into all that that means for us today. They discuss their Holy Week traditions, if the Easter holiday has become too secular, and they look at the Scriptural events of the Holy Week.

Episode 012 – Online Church ft. Herb Welday IV

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:34:38 +0000

The use of digital technology within the body of Christ is growing, and fully online church is becoming a trend. But is this a good thing? Teddy and Xander welcome Herb Welday IV, pastoral assistant and groups leader at Northside Church, to talk about this topic.

Episode 011 – Some Stats: Gen Z on Christianity

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:15 +0000

This episode, Teddy and Xander discuss three surveys from Barna regarding Gen Z’s opinion of evangelism, the church, and the Bible. They take an in-depth look at each survey, and discuss how the church at large can respond to them.

Episode 010 – Campus Ministry ft. Jay and Josh Koshy

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:11:25 +0000

Teddy and Xander welcome Pastor Jay Koshy and his son Josh into the studio to talk about Bridge, their new campus ministry at Syracuse University, and the amazing opportunities that campus ministry opens.

To learn more about & support Jay’s ministry, or if you’d like to reach out to Jay, please click HERE.

To hear Jay’s testimony and learn more about the beginnings of the ministry work he does now, check out the Faith Feature below:

Episode 009 – New Year’s Resolutions

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:42:10 +0000

It’s officially 2024, and Teddy & Xander share their resolutions for the coming year. They discuss some good ideas for resolutions, including Teddy’s own: being more intentional and living in contentment.

Episode 008 – Christmas

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:05 +0000

This week, Teddy & Xander wish you a very merry Christmas and discuss different ways that young Christians can celebrate and not lose heart during the season.

Episode 007 – Studying Scripture and Theology ft. Pastor Chris Cali

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:23:08 +0000

Theology: it’s an intimidating word to many, but it shouldn’t be. On this episode, Teddy and Xander welcome Pastor Chris Cali (Northside Church, Liverpool, NY) to discuss the importance of studying theology and Scripture as a young believer, as well as the importance of discerning false teaching.

Episode 006 – Thanksgiving

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:21:24 +0000

In the spirit of the season, Teddy and Xander discuss their Thanksgiving traditions as well as what significance this holiday holds for Christians. They also touch on the upcoming Black Friday shopping season.

Episode 005 – Worship Music ft. Mark Spencer

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:31:54 +0000

On this episode of MhAX Impact, Teddy and Xander welcome Mars Hill Network music director Mark Spencer into the studio to discuss Christian music. They discuss what they see as a self-centered drift in contemporary Christian music, as well as what makes worship music truly worshipful.

Episode 004 – Secular Music

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:25:11 +0000

It’s a question that the church has debated for decades: can a Christian listen to secular music? Where do we draw the line? Teddy and Xander discuss this issue by sharing examples of the kinds of messages found in various secular songs, as well as sharing related Scriptures. As this is a hot topic, they also discuss how we can relate to our brothers and sisters in the Lord who may disagree with our position.

Episode 003 – Christians and Football

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:30:47 +0000

Can we as Christians watch football on Sunday? Teddy and Xander, both football fans, discuss how Christian young adults can relate to this issue. This episode also features a clip from former pro football player and current Colorado State football coach Deion Sanders sharing the role his faith plays in his profession.

Episode 002 – Introducing Xander

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:30:06 +0000

In this episode, Teddy introduces co-host and MhAX Impact producer Xander Deacons, who shares a little bit of his testimony and why he is joining Teddy on the program. This episode also features a clip from Los Angeles Rams quarterback Cooper Kupp sharing his faith.

Episode 001 – Garrett Shrader

Teddy Caputo & Xander Deacons — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:30:02 +0000

In this first episode of MhAX Impact, host Teddy Caputo shares his Faith Feature interview with Syracuse University starting quarterback Garrett Shrader, who shares his testimony and how his faith impacts his life in football.