Back in the summer of 2015, Chapel Hill Youth Ministry Director Eric Hauck sat down to talk with Ethan Brenner about life, faith, cars, Colorado and other favorite and least favorite things.
MEET the TEEN! – Ethan Brenner
What three things you want to have with you if you were stranded alone on an island?
A lighter, a camper, and chic fil-a
What is your greatest pet peeve?
People who don’t wash their hands
What is one question you will ask God when you get to heaven?
Can I see my family?
Who’s your favorite Super Hero? Favorite Villain?
Batman, Boba Fett
If you were going to ride across Texas in a 1965 El Camino with a famous actor, who would it be?
Johnny Depp
What is a bible verse that means a lot to you?
Proverbs 24:1-2
If all food in the whole world tasted the same, what would you want it to taste like?
Tacos, definitely
If you were allowed to throw one thing off the Empire State Building what would you throw?
A bowling ball
If you were given 10 million dollars, what would you do with it?
Buy nice cars, invest in stocks, then buy more nice cars
Have you ever cried at a movie? If so which one?
Yes, Beethoven when I was six
Favorite app on your phone?
Puzzle bits
Craziest thing you’ve ever done?
Bungee swinging
What famous person does Pastor Jeff most remind you of?
Pastor Jeff…duh
What comforts you when you are sad?
Food and Netflix
Would you rather go to school for a day dressed like Cinderella, OR sing a song in front of church in a wrestling singlet?
I would rather wear a dress. It would be very breezy though.
If you were going to be an animal, what would you be?
A sea turtle.
If you could choose one superpower what would it be?
I could stop time.
Have you ever sung out loud to a Taylor Swift song? Where?
Yes, in the car. Loud and proud
Your teacher has his fly down when talking to you… do you tell him or not?
No, just keep your head down.
Coolest place you ever visited?
Pikes peak in Colorado
What are a few things that help you draw closer to Jesus?
Sunday night HS bible study @ Bennett’s and my close friends
What is something you are really good at?
Doing nothing for hours.
Oldest person you ever met?
My great grandpa who is 96
Ok…so toilet paper…. fold? or crumple?
Crumple
What is one thing you really like about Chapel Hill UMC?
The sound booth:)
Most fun memory with your dad?
Building a “pirate ship” or driving to Kansas City to eat at Arthur Bryant’s
Three things you want to do before you die?
Have a family, drive my dream car, and visit all the states
Where will you be living and doing in 10 years?
I will have a job and living in Colorado
What’s the scariest thing about girls?
“I’m fine”
Who’s your hero?
Connor Brown
Scariest moment of your life?
Driving on ice on the way to church and not being able to stop
Three words to describe Jesus as you know Him?
Compassionate, loving, and wise
Favorite Holiday?
Christmas
What song gets stuck in your head the most?
Watch me
Who influenced you most in your faith and walk with Jesus?
Ben Wheeler
What was your favorite toy when you were Five?
Thomas the tank engine
Farthest from home you’ve ever been?
Hawaii!
If money were NO issue, what would you do with your life?
Make people happy and leave huge tips
What is one of the coolest “God moments” you’ve experienced?
Working in a soup kitchen on a mission trip