Session oneGenesis 3
01
Where are you?
Hiding and shame. The filters we reach for when we fear being truly seen—and the God who comes looking for us anyway.
“I don’t need _____ for Jesus to like me.”
AJ Vega / Signature youth experience / John 14:6
Unfiltered.
Who gets to tell you who you are?
Students are surrounded by pressure to edit, hide, and prove themselves. Unfiltered is a Gospel-centered journey beyond those expectations—toward the God who sees us fully, comes looking for us, and calls us His own in Jesus Christ.
Biblical depth · honest stories · real connection
For middle & high schoolOne keynote or multi-session retreatVisual storytelling + guided reflectionDesigned around John 14:6
The heart behind Unfiltered
God sees the
whole you.
What if the parts of your story you've worked hardest to hide aren't enough to make Jesus turn away?
We learn to put on filters early: hiding what feels embarrassing, acting like someone else, or chasing approval from people around us. Those instincts don't disappear just because we walk into church.
Through Scripture, interactive illustrations, personal storytelling, and moments of reflection, students explore a better answer to the question of identity—not one they have to manufacture, but one they receive through Jesus.
The Gospel is the center: Jesus meets sinners with grace. He is the way, the truth, and the life—and he brings us to the Father. (John 14:6)
The three-session journey
From hiding.
To belonging.
Each session builds on the one before it. The same physical artwork changes with the story until the final moment points beyond our filters to Jesus.
Session twoGenesis 27
02
Who are you?
Pretending and comparison. Jacob's story opens a conversation about the identities we try on and the blessings we think we must earn.
“I don’t have to be _____ for God to bless me.”
Session threeGenesis 32
03
What is your name?
Being named and claimed. The story culminates in the good news that identity isn't an image we manage. In Christ, belonging is received.
“Because of Jesus, I belong to Him.”
More than a talk
Built to be
experienced.
Not simply three lectures on identity: this experience makes room for students to laugh, reflect, participate, and connect.
Visual storytelling
One evolving canvas illustrates the filters we hide behind and the grace that meets us.
Relatable stories
Honest moments about belonging, fitting in, and feeling the weight of expectations.
Student participation
Interactive questions, imagery, and room-wide activities that welcome different comfort levels.
Gospel invitation
Scripture, prayer, reflection, and a visual close centered on Christ's cross and the promise of new life.
Adaptable to your gathering
One story.
Different formats.
Unfiltered can be shaped for your schedule, room, and audience. The core Gospel message remains the same.
One session · Adapted
Unfiltered keynote
A focused experience introducing the filters students use and the freedom of being fully known and loved in Jesus.
- Suited to a one-session event or chapel-style gathering
- Visual illustration and participatory reflection
- Customized length and illustrations with the organizer
Three connected sessions · Signature format
Unfiltered gathering
The fuller Hiding → Pretending → Belonging journey, with each session returning to the evolving artwork and culminating in the Gospel.
- Designed for retreats and district youth gatherings
- Interactive teaching, small-group reflection opportunities, and closing moments
- Can coordinate with the event's worship and music team
Developed and delivered
A story that has
met students
in real life.
The three-part Unfiltered experience was delivered at the 2026 Florida–Georgia Middle School Youth Gathering. Students explored the pressures of identity and approval through interactive storytelling, artwork, biblical narratives, and personal reflection.
The most meaningful part of a gathering often happens outside the session, too. AJ values opportunities to listen to students and encourage their questions about faith and life.
The experience can be adapted to the particular age group, theme, and needs of your event.
Let's make it meaningful
Ready to help students
see themselves through
the eyes of grace?
Share the audience, dates, format, and the conversations your students are already having. We'll explore what Unfiltered could look like in your room.
Inquire about Unfiltered ↗Or email ajvega93@gmail.comInquiry does not reserve a date or confirm pricing.Watch AJ speak ▶