Back when he was a junior at Andover eCademy, Brady West sat down to talk with Youth Director Eric Hauck about life, faith, fishing, his dream of owning an exotic animal farm and other things.
Meet the Teen, Brady West
April 2016
What School and grade level are you?
Junior at Andover eCademy
Favorite amusement park?
Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa
If you were going to be an animal, what would you be?
All of them
What three things you want to have with you stranded alone on an island?
My fly rod lures, flint, mountain of hamburgers.
What is your greatest pet peeve?
Naming calling
What is one question you will ask God when you get to heaven?
How did you create all the animals?
Scariest Disney Villain?
The Orangutan in Jungle Book
If you were going to get stuck at the top of a giant ferris wheel with a celebrity for two hours, who would it be?
The Crocodile Hunter
If all food in the whole world tasted the same, what would you want it to taste like?
cheeseburgers
If you were given 10 million dollars, what would you do with it?
Keep some to buy a new house and give some away
Have you ever cried at a movie? If so which one?
Unbroken
Favorite app on your phone?
QT app cuz there are free things
What is one of the coolest “God moments” you’ve experienced?
Being outside in Wyoming
Craziest thing you’ve ever done?
Sliding off a natural rock slide into a cold lake in North Carolina
What famous person does Pastor Jeff most remind you of?
Morgan Freeman
What was one of the coolest things you ever picked out of a dumpster or trash?
A fishing pole
What comforts you when you are sad?
My dogs and my bearded dragon
If you could choose one superpower what would it be?
Talking to animals
Have you ever sang out loud to a Justin Beiber song?
Yes, the song “Baby”
Favorite song or band?
For King & Country
Coolest place you ever visited
North Carolina
What are a few things that help you draw closer to Jesus?
Praying. Being outside. Youth Group.
Best birthday party?
Having a clown visit when I was three
What do you want for the first 1,000 years in heaven?
All my family
What is something you are really good at?
Fishing & taking care of animals
Oldest person you ever met?
My great-grandma “Ho Ho”
What is one thing you really like about Chapel Hill UMC?
The Youth Group
Most fun memory with your dad?
Fishing at lake Texhoma
Favorite hobby?
Fishing
Three things you want to do before you die?
Skydive. Fish in every country. Own my own exotic animal farm
Where will you be living and doing in 10 years?
Living in Australia owning an exotic animal farm
Age when you last went Trick-o-treat?
10, but I still steal candy from my sister
What do you do to relax?
Fish and watch TV
What’s the scariest thing about girls?
Their yelling
Who’s your hero?
Steve Irwin – the Crocodile Hunter
Scariest moment of your life?
Watching Finding Big Foot.
Three words to describe Jesus as you know Him?
Loving. There. Kind.
Favorite Holiday?
The Superbowl
What song gets stuck in your head the most?
It’s Not Over Yet by “For King & Country”
If you could only eat one food for lunch for rest of your life, what would it be?
Cheeseburgers
Who influenced you most in your faith and walk with Jesus?
My mentor Casey Mack
How do you connect best with God?
Being outside
What’s your favorite clip on youtube?
Jefferson Bethke spoken words
What was your favorite toy when you were five?
Hot wheels
Longest distance you have ever run?
Three miles
Farthest from home you’ve ever been?
North Carolina & California
If you could be professional athlete what sport?
Indoor Football
If money were NO issue, what would you do with your life?
Get free animals
If the President gave you power to change one thing about USA, what would it be?
Not have Donald Trump as president
Worst injury you’ve had?
Just scrapes
Favorite board game?
Sorry