The Chapel Students Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chapel Students
A podcast for students, featuring students and leaders. We're here to help you grow closer to Jesus, navigate these teenage years successfully, and have some fun along the way.
On this episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, our friend Lisa Compton swings by to carry on the conversation from the January 18th Motion Midweek. At that Midweek students submitted over 90 questions regarding trauma, mental health, and other topics...and Lisa didn't have enough time to answer them all. Pastor KJ invited her to the podcast to carry on the conversation. The questions you hear on this episode are YOUR OWN! It's a great conversation you're sure to enjoy!
On the first episode of 2024 and the first episode of Season 2, we catch up with Leti Sketana before she heads back home to South Africa. Leti was with us in the United States for just a few months and in that length of time she made a massive impact on the lives of students and leaders here at The Chapel. In case you didn't get a chance to meet her or know her, we get to learn all about her testimony, faith, and family on this one. It's our longest episode yet, but easily one of our favorites
Thanks for everything Leti! We miss you already. See you soon! 😉
As we say goodbye to 2023 we also wrap up Season 1 of The Chapel Students Podcast! We've got Kathryn Meyls on the pod today discussing her faith and how she is able to put it into Motion on the basketball court. Enjoy!
On this episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, we catch up with our two summer interns Mackenzie and Justin. They share some wisdom with us all about community and why it is so critical to a faith in motion. It's another can't miss episode, and we hope you enjoy it!
Summer is officially here! ☀️ Now that you've got unlimited amounts of free time, why not revisit the messages that changed your life at the 2023 Motion Retreat?!
On this special bonus episode of The Chapel Students Podcast we've uploaded the messages from Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday night so that you could relive the encounters you had with Jesus with your friends. We hope they're just as encouraging to you today as they were to you then.
A special thanks to our Production Team for recording these so our students could listen again!
On this exciting episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, Pastor KJ interviews senior and long-time Chapel Student Hallie Samuel. Hallie swung by the studio to offer some practical advice and tips she's learned since her first serious relationship ended a while back. Whether you're a guy or girl in a relationship, hoping to be, or just getting out of one, Hallie's personal story of God's faithfulness is encouraging and totally relatable! This is an episode you won't want to miss!
This is the year of the movies! There are a ton of awesome films coming out, and on this episode of The Chapel Students Podcast we set out to talk about some of the best ones! Disney is dominating the scene this year, but there are some other goodies spread throughout! Evan Bennet guest stars in the first episode of 2023.
On today's episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, we look at our minds and the thoughts that we have on replay all day. Whether positive or negative, these soundtracks play on repeat and impact our health, friendships, and even the decisions we make. We discuss some soundtracks students may be facing today, and even some of the soundtracks ew used to play ourselves and how we've changed them to honor God, and obey the truth found in His Word. Pastor Nate Jones from Chapel Students in Scott's Addition, and Christina Ramsay join for this can't miss episode!
We've reached a milestone of TEN episodes! This one's huge– we interview Ethan Newquist, a junior high school student who began a faith-based clothing company called Goliath Athletics (@goliathathleticsapparel). You heard him at Motion Conference, but now get the more in-depth story of how Ethan started a movement that is taking our community by storm. Ethan is the real deal, and his faith for the Lord is inspiring. He challenges listeners to chase after God, join a small group (and shares why they're important!), and inspires everyone to lead others to Christ. It's another can't miss episode of The Chapel Students Podcast!
On Episode 9 of The Chapel Students Podcast we dive into all that's taking place this summer...from the Foam Frenzy, Color War, Bonfire Bash, Motion Conference, and MORE! Everything you need to know to make this the best season of your life is on the pod. Rebekah Buck and Jake Childers two former Chapel Students AND our current summer interns also guest star!
Did you know Chapel Kids has an internship for high school students? Rising 9th - 12th grade students can have a ton of fun and make a difference to the littlest members of The Chapel. On this episode, Chapel Kids Director Emily Gates and Jack Elswick swing by to tell you everything you need to know about the internship. Sophomore Tori Hughes also joins us in the studio to share about her current experience as an intern, and gives you the the behind the scenes details you really want to know. It's another great can't miss episode!
Apply for the Chapel Kids internship by clicking HERE.
Got more questions? We've got answers! Email Emily Gates (emily@chapelrva.com) for more information.
Do you ever wish parents knew what it was like to be a teenager in 2022? To know what's current in teen culture, how you're feeling, and what you care about? Do you ever feel misunderstood and think there are some things you wish your parents knew?
On Part 1 of this episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, Pastor KJ hangs out with Drew and Claire (2 middle schoolers) as well as Julie and Brendan (2 high schoolers) and discusses all of it.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode, where Pastor KJ flips the script and interviews parents to find out what they wish teenagers knew about being a parent!
Work out. Lose weight. Read the Bible through in a year. Eat better. Sleep more. When one year ends and another begins, most of us come up with resolutions or goals we'd like to accomplish. But how do we stay on track? How do we actually make our goals a reality? And what happens if we fail? On the first episode of 2022, Pastor KJ invites Pastor Alvin Hamilton of TLC YTH to share some wisdom about all of it and more! Pastor Alvin is an incredibly disciplined, determined, and goal-oriented friend of Chapel Students and leads some of the greatest youth that live in RVA!
In the final episode of 2021, Emma Whitaker joins us in the studio to give us a behind the scenes look at the new Christmas EP from The Chapel Collective. She shares some interesting details you would never know by just listening to the album. We also share some gift giving advice, favorite Christmas memories, and give a shoutout to some listeners from Zambia. Merry Christmas!
Everyone seems to be an influencer these days...but who is influencing the world around them for Jesus? How do we make Jesus famous? How do we share about Him to our friends? On this episode, Chris Moore and Jack Elswick join us in the studio as we explore the answers to these questions and more!
Today we interview Dr. Chinwé Williams, a Board-Certified, Licensed Professional Counselor from Georgia. She is the owner of Meaningful Solutions Counseling & Consulting and just co-authored a book with Will Hutcherson (Curate Hope) called Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens through the Power of Connection. If you're a parent, youth pastor, teacher, or other caring adult...you need to read this book and listen to this episode. If you're a teenager, there is so much in this episode for you, too. We see you. There is always hope.
So it's officially summer...and YOU need a job. How do you interview? How do you put your best foot forward? And...do you need a haircut? In today's episode we give you practical, simple steps on how to land your first job! Rising junior Abby Havener and 8th grade girls small group leader Gracie Morris guest-star.
On the pilot episode, KJ and two guest students discuss the 2021 Summer Schedule. We talk everything from foam pits and llamas to how to win FREE money. If you've never been to Chapel Students before during the summer...you need to check this out!