Judson University Chapel: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Judson University Chapel Podcast. Our mission is to "make plain the whole gospel to the whole person for the good of the whole world."
Dean Chris Lash continues in our Big If True series in Chris' final message here at Judson.
We welcome you all back to a new school year as we kick off with our new series, Big If True, as our Dean Chris Lash shares with us the state of the Church in the US and the Parable of the Sower.
We are so thrilled to have had our very own Junior Worship Arts Major Kate Urosevich share with us this morning in chapel as a part of our student voices chapel on believing in how God defines us.
Today we have Derrick Puckett from Renewal Church of Chicago as he wraps up our Tik Tok Thelogy series on the question, Is Jesus Racist?
We are grateful to have our very own Sofia Melton as a part of our Student Voices series.
We are thankful to have Pastor Watson Jones III join us as he talks about how God continues to work in our lives and in the world.
We are so grateful to have had our very own Craig Colin sharing with us as a part of our Student Voices series as he gives an inspiring message on hearing the voice of God.
We are incredibly thankful to have Laurel Bunker returning with us for our Tik Tok Theology series as she spoke on if there is hope for the American Church?
We are glad to have back Bob Lenz with us for chapel, as he spoke on the better life that we can have if find our love in Jesus.
We are thankful to have had the Heritage Counseling Center with us this morning and sharing with us the importance of counseling.
We're excited to have back Rev. Winfred Omar Neely as he continues our series in Tik Tok Theology and how to know that God loves me?
Our Dean Chris Lash guides the University through a time of response and understanding of the current awakening happening in the US amongst colleges and what it can look like for Judson.
We are glad to have had Jeff Reynolds join us for chapel as he talks to us about how faith and science can co-exist.
This week as a part of Race & Justice Week, through the Black Student Union, we have with us Teddy Matthews.
As we begin our Race & Justice week, we are thankful to have had Daniel Yang share with us his and his family's story of suffering and justice.
We close our week of Spiritual Enrichment Week with Christian Dawson as he closes about imagining what our lives would look like when we begin to trust in Jesus.
On our third day of Spiritual Enrichment Week, Christian Dawson continues his series of Confronting Christianity as he speaks about learning how to come to Jesus with your whole self.
On our second day with Pastor Christian Dawson for Spiritual Enrichment Week, he continues in his series, Confronting Christianity, he speaks on keeping in step with the Holy Spirit.
We are so excited to have Pastor Christian Dawson from Bridgetown Church located in Portland, OR, join us for our annual Spiritual Enrichment Week. In this first installment, Christian shares with us the freedom we can find when we put Jesus in the center of our lives.
We are glad to welcome back Denvil Lee from The Chapel to continue in our series, Tik Tok Theology, as he speaks on how does religion evolve with the times?
For Chapel today, we have Professor Elliott Anderson as a part of our Tik Tok Theology and speaking on how to know that God loves me?
We are grateful to have Megan Fate Marshmann, currently, with Willow Creek Community Church, join us for our Tik Tok Theology series as she speaks on what does it mean to walk with Jesus?
We are excited to welcome back Dr. Lina Abujamra as she continues in our series, "Tik Tok Theology" as she speaks on having a faith that withstands pushback.
We are excited to have Pastor Jen Kelly from Christ Community Church kick off our new series, "Tik Tok Theology".
We are glad to have our very own, President Dr. Gene Crume as he shares about his heart for the upcoming semester.
We are glad to have back friend of Judson and FCA Area Director Chris Drenth as he talks about the importance of being integrated within a strong Christian community.
We are so thankful to have had JU Alum. Natalia Herckermann join us as she speaks on the goodness of God in all seasons.
We are glad to have Hannah Barnett from Generation Distinct sharing with us about stepping into our calling that God has for our lives.
We are excited to have our very own Judson University Professor Jack Groppel joining us in chapel.
We are excited to have our very own Judson University Professor Jack Groppel joining us in chapel.
We are glad to have Pastor Dave Mudd and his friends from the Hope Center talk about Reimagining Church.
We are glad to have Pastor Dave Mudd and his friends from the Hope Center talk about Reimagining Church.
We are glad to have Faith Schiller from Willow Creek to continue in our series of, The Revelation. She takes us through chapter 21 and shares about trusting in the Lord for your future.
We are glad to have Faith Schiller from Willow Creek to continue in our series of, The Revelation. She takes us through chapter 21 and shares about trusting in the Lord for your future.
We are glad to have Pastor Abi Raices with New Life Covenant Elgin with us this morning as he speaks on God being the foundation of your life.
We are glad to have Pastor Abi Raices with New Life Covenant Elgin with us this morning as he speaks on God being the foundation of your life.
We are glad to have Kesha Kent with us this morning as she speaks on being the hands and the feet of God.
We are glad to have Kesha Kent with us this morning as she speaks on being the hands and the feet of God.
We continue with our series, The Revelation, with Dean Chris Lash as he reads in chapter 12 about how God will always meet you in your darkness.
We continue with our series, The Revelation, with Dean Chris Lash as he reads in chapter 12 about how God will always meet you in your darkness.
In our very special Founders Day Chapel, we have Rev, Huron Claus joining us to share on the importance of God's calling of us all to be leaders.
In our very special Founders Day Chapel, we have Rev, Huron Claus joining us to share on the importance of God's calling of us all to be leaders.
We continue our series of, The Revelation, with Courtney Wilson from Christ Community Church. She reads in chapter 9 and talks about what God wants to free you from.
We continue our series of, The Revelation, with Courtney Wilson from Christ Community Church. She reads in chapter 9 and talks about what God wants to free you from.
We continue our series of, The Revelation, with Jon Jorgenson from Soul City Church, as he speaks on Revelation 6 and how to stand when things fall apart.
We continue our series of, The Revelation, with Jon Jorgenson from Soul City Church, as he speaks on Revelation 6 and how to stand when things fall apart.
We had the opportunity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with bringing in Pastor Abi Raices as he shares the importance of confessing our sins to a loving Father.
We continue our series of The Revelation with Rev. Darryl Jenkins. In this chapel, he shares how we need to find our focus in God amidst the many different things that may take our attention away.
On a very special Alumni Chapel, during our Homecoming Weekend, we had the privilege of having Rev. Patrick Parks ('19) gives a message on understanding that there is a plan and a purpose for your life.
We continue in our series of The Revelation with Dean Chris Lash as he goes through chapters 2 and 3 of Revelation and how we have the opportunity to reform from within.
We continue with our second installment in our fall series, The Revelation, with Denvil Lee who dives into Revelation 1 and the trust we need in the Lord to go through hard trials.
This chapel welcomes Dr. Joshua Dunn, our speaker for our Constitution Chapel to commemorate Constitution Day and the way the U.S. Constitution continues to impact and shape our lives as Christians.
Teddy Matthews joins us as he shares with us about how we can step into the potential of what God has for us.
We are back for a new semester with the first installment of our series, The Revelation, where we begin with Dean Chris Lash as he introduces the book of Revelation.
Speaker Bob Lenz encourages our students to reach beyond what they know to share the love of God with students and their peers. You won't want to miss this inspiring chapel!
Craig Colin, a junior Christian Ministries major, closes out our Student Voices series by emphasizing the power that prayer has in our lives and how Jesus modeled a lifestyle of prayer.
Senior Psychology student, Kylie Hansen, shows us how Jesus is willing and capable to wash us and make us a new creation.
Senior Christian Ministries major, Carista Ritchie, talks about how God is with us in our pain and suffering and how He shows up in our darkest moments
Judson University's Dean of Chapel Ministries breaks down if it's bad to deconstruct your faith and the history that surrounds it.
Laurel Bunker, motivational speaker and former campus pastor at Bethel University, answers the question of how we can know that God has a plan for our lives and speaks truth and encouragement to our students.
Former Chaplain for the NFL Chicago Bears, Ray McElroy closes out our Race and Justice series by discussing who are neighbors are, why we should love them, and how we can love them in light of the story of the Good Samaritan and our modern era.
Pastor David Swanson of New Community Covenant Church in Chicago continues in our series on Race and Justice and addresses the topic of the value of multicultural churches
Pastor Juliet Liu from Life on the Vine church in Long Grove, IL kicks off our Race and Justice series by addressing how the Bible shows us that everyone is viewed as equals in the eyes of the Lord and what that means in a modern context.
Pastor Ray Change, Ministry Associate at Wheaton College, tells the story of AACC and the impact they are having in the world.
Pastor Aubrey Sampson, of Renewal Church in West Chicago, addresses the question of whether or not the Bible is Anti-Women with a story from 2 Samuel.
Judson University Trustee Abi Raices addresses the question of how we, as Christians, can navigate our mental health in light of what the Bible says.
Pastor Denvil Lee closes out our Spiritual. Enrichment Week series, Hand Me Downs, and encourages us that God doesn't want us to ignore our reality and the hand me downs we've been given, but rather that our reality can strengthen our faith and draw us closer to Him.
Pastor Denvil Lee continues Hand Me Down, our Spiritual Enrichment Week series, and speaks on how we can mourn what is dead in the things that have been handed down to us, but that we can also rejoice and look forward to the promises that are to come.
Pastor Denvil Lee continues our Spiritual Enrichment Week series Hand Me Down by talking about the story of Gideon and how God can find you where you are with whatever you were handed down with and He will bless you.
Pastor Denvil Lee, Campus Pastor for The Chapel Lake Zurich, kicks off Spiritual Enrichment Week by talking about what we can do with the hand-me-downs we are given in our spiritual life.
Teddy Matthews, NLF Chaplain, answers the question of whether or not God cares about our dating life and gives insightful advice as we continue in our series, Ask Me Anything.
Judson's own Program Chair for Organizational Leadership Studies, Dr. Karen Love, answers the next question in our Ask Me Anything series, as she walks through what students can expect in the year following graduation and gives graduating seniors helpful advice for life after they cross the stage.
Judson University's Dean of University Ministries, Chris Lash, addresses the question of what we should do with the dark parts of Christian history as we move forward in our Ask Me Anything series.
Dr. Charlie Dates, Senior Pastor at Progressive Baptist Church, answers the question of whether or not Christianity is really necessary for justice work as we continue in our series Ask Me Anything.
Montell Jordan answers the question of how we as Christians can bring our faith into the workforce and marketplace without it being "weird" as we continue in our series Ask Me Anything.
Judson University's President, Dr. Gene Crume, walks us through what the Five Year Plan for Judson is as we kick off our Ask Me Anything series.
Longtime Chapel friend Lina Abujamra joins the program to talk about her deconstruction faith journey over the last several years.
Join us for Judson University's 2021 Baptist Heritage Chapel featuring Pastor Jeff Renyolds from First Baptist Church in Bowling Green, KY.
Rev Patrick Parks continues the Uncommon series with a timely word on the ONENESS we have in Jesus. You don't want to miss this chapel!
Pastor Ray Chang joins Judson Chapel to talk elephants, Ephesians 4, and the kind of unity that does not devolve into uniformity.
We talk MLK, hassles, and why the best things are slow and difficult. How can we develop patience? Is it even that necessary?
What's gentleness got to do with it? In this episode of our Uncommon series, Dean Chris Lash talks gentleness. Is gentleness weakness or a strength? What do we do with this unpopular trait? Could it be the key to community?
Pastor Nancy Beach joins Judson Chapel to talk humility and tell stories from her family.
Dean of University Ministries, Chris Lash, talks everything from phlebotomy fraud to the big insecurities that plague us all. Don't miss this installment of the Uncommon series.
Our Fall 2021 series explores the significance of building a community that is for everyone everywhere. Dean Chris Lash kicks everything off with a message about distrust and the state of community in our moment.
Our ancestors survived by thinking in herds and tribes. We've inherited their sensibilities and often default to an "us vs them" mindset but is that the way of Jesus? Dean Chris Lash explores this topic in the third and final episode of our Coddled collection.
As the saying goes, "always trust your feelings"...wait, no, that's not right. In the second episode of our series "Coddled: why untruths bring us comfort" Pastor Cory Shumate opens up about feelings and the role they play in our discipleship to Jesus.
New mini-series! With this episode, we’re starting a new collection where we’ll go on a journey to the oracle of our modern cultural moment and hold it up against the way of Jesus. Let’s contrast our ancient Christian tradition against some of the modern cultural Untruths floating around us. And today's untruth? What doesn't kill you makes you weaker.
For the final episode of the "Out of Context" collection, Dean Chris Lash teaches that strange portion of Exodus 34 where it sounds like God is punishing grandchildren for the mistakes of a previous generation. What's happening here? What does this have to say about our own generational mistakes?
Pastor Courtney Wilson continues our Out Of Context series by addressing the question of whether or not God is angry with His people or if He's an angry person in general. You won't want to miss this chapel that's full of answers.
Pastor Paco Amador brings the next episode of "Out of Context," a collection exploring the Divine in the wilderness.
Pastor Ian Simkins kicks off our new collection "Out of Context" by exploring God's name from Exodus 34. This series is based on the book by John Mark Comer bearing the same name.
Pastor Dan Dominguez (Hope Culture Church) brings a message of hope and restoration to what was otherwise a brutal year. How can we reflect on our experience in 2020 and emerge with a mindset of growth and resilience? Dan tackles this important question in this chapel.
Pastor Derrick Puckett (Renewal Church, Chicago) continues our Entrenched collection with a new episode about people, politics, and how Jesus treated outsiders.
Join us for Judson's annual Baptist Heritage Chapel by leadership from Alum Branden Benskin. President Crume emphasizes the importance of our Baptist history and how it makes our University distinctive.
Pastor Eugene Cho kicks off our Entrenched series, discussing how we can have conversations about politics and not be presumptious and well... not be jerks.
Life Coach and guest speaker Victoria Greenwald closes our collection "What if I Told You..." by surfacing the issue of fear, vocation, and how we see God involved in the midst of it all.
Dean of University Ministries Chris Lash with the second episode of our WHAT IF I TOLD YOU... this time targeting hustle culture and our need to "push harder," "grind it out," "don't stop until you're done" mentality. Is this the most healthy way to consider work? Could the Lord have something better for our work and vocation?
Author and Co-Pastor of Renewal Church Aubrey Sampson kicks off the first episode of our new collection on work and vocation titled "What if I told you...". She talks calling, work, community, and even digs into some Trinitarian theology. You wont want to miss it! Aubrey asked us to include that the questions at the end of her talk have been adapted from "Garden City" by John Mark Comer.
Longtime Judson friend, author, and MD Lina Abujamra concludes our series in The Lord's Prayer with episode 4 of WHAT NEXT. The biggest thing that holds people back from their next is how we treat others. If we’re holding on to grudges, feuds, or talking behind someone’s back that preoccupies us from moving forward.
Get ready for episode 3 of our WHAT'S NEXT series. One day at a time. Many of us are used to planning months and weeks in advance. Jesus encourages us to think one day at a time. We look for God to provide daily. When we live day-by-day we don’t get spun up into the future and can live in the present, it’s the key to joy.
In the second episode of our Virtual Chapel program, the Chapel Worship Team leads us in a couple worship songs followed by teaching from Judson favorite Ian Simkins on the coming kingdom. This is a hopeful message on renewal and how we participate in it.
For our series finale (!!) we land the plane for what it means to bring faith and life together. No pat answers. No easy outs. Seriously, what does it mean?
Building off our discussion of intellect, we take it a step further. What has Christianity to do with the everyday? Like, seriously. What difference does it make?
To round out his 3 episode arc, Adam explores the theme of love and we close with a meditative reflection on 1 Cor 13.
MLK has something to say about thinking and the Christian. There are implications for how we consider conspiracies and conspiracy theories.
We are continuing the Guided Prayer Project! So we're crossposting a recent episode. Enjoy this brief meditation.
When was the last time you looked at the Apostles Creed? Maybe its been a bit. Chris takes us through a refresher of the Apostles Creed and why its pretty helpful for our time.
Final one! John Perrine concludes this series on meaning making by exploring some thoughts about suffering and enduring difficulty for the sake of meaning. What if you were so driven by a vision that you'd suffer for it?
The takeover continues.
Why does this moment feel like it gets us out of touch with our own selves? John pinpoints it. Listen to find out more.
Keep the good times a-rollin with Pastor John Perrine. Let's keep talking meaning by turning towards the friendships and relationships that keep us grounded.
Guest post! We have the incredible John Perrine guest hosting the podcast and surfacing the question of meaning in our COVID moment. This series will seriously blow you away. John is just the best.
What are you missing from your creative process? Could it be this prayer? Learn how this can fuel your creative habit.
Conspiracy theories. What else for our regularly scheduled programming?
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FROM THE VAULT: For this episode of the Chapel Daily, we bring back a message originally preached in Chapel on 9/17/18 from the book of Mark. It is one of our top downloaded messages, enjoy!
Preacher: Chris Lash
Let's nerd out for a moment about WWII, Churchill, the Blitz of 1940, and the role that lament plays in resilience.
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When we think of our Holy Week, is it holy or is it just a crisis? Or is there a way for it to be both?
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Part 2 (of 2) with our interview with missionary Caleb Beaty who is serving in an epicenter of the COVID crisis, Madrid. We talk about some of the big questions he'll be asked after quarantine, rituals he shares with his neighbors, and how he's praying for his city.
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For the next two episodes of the Chapel Daily, we're talking with Caleb Beaty, a missionary in Madrid Spain, one of the epicenters of the outbreak. In this interview we talk about how to survive quarantine, the kinds of people we want to be when this all passes, and a little about his heart for the city.
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On this Saturday special chapel, we read a fantastic article from Dr. Jeffery Barbeau, Graduate school professor at Wheaton College. The full text of his article appears here: https://religionnews.com/2020/03/31/race-religion-and-contagion/
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The first ever guest host! Dr. Warren Anderson offers some helpful considerations for us in our present moment.
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It''s Chris' birthday and with an introduction from none other than President Dr. Gene Crume himself, this birthday episode couldn't be any better. We thank or medical professionals, talk imagination, and bearing suffering.
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The final piece of the collection: make a purpose statement and work it into your schedule. This is the step that most people miss. \
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This is the first of a three part series on making your own Rule of Life. Let's borrow from the monastic tradition to create some structure in our chaotic world right now. Seriously, it might do you some good.
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As we look at another 30 days of lockdown, it is time for us to officially create a Rule of Life. In this episode we begin a short series about the origins of a Rule of Life, a little about what we can expect, and begin crafting our own.
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The Order of Quarantine has brought its first practice, solitude. Well, we're already doing it...but let's give it some purpose. Check this episode out to see how.
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Let's look into church history for a bit (forgive my nerd out) and take a look at how our spiritual mothers and fathers handled times of crisis. We have some things to learn from monastic orders...perhaps we even see that we are a part of one...
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This virus attacks the very foundation of who we are as individuals, our connection to community. But how do we not let that erode our sense of self?
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Are you trying to escape from the present crisis? Or do you feel the pull to escape? Let's talk about it.
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This week we're talking about rest. Today we let the Lord's prayer in Matthew 6 guide us into staying in the present and resting from tomorrow.
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The Saturday chapel will look a little different than normal. In these special editions we'll feature interviews, long reads, or anything else that could be helpful or fun!
This week, we read a section from Andy Crouch's recent article "Love in the Time of Coronavirus." It is a fantastic piece and instructive for our moment.
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Introducing Chapel Daily, its chapel...but every day! We started this initiative to be a grounding presence and catalyst for connection in an uncertain time.
Our first episode is on Ezekiel 1 and what to expect from this podcast!
Stay tuned for episodes every weekday.
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Students: This is Your Commission
Our calling in this season is unexpected. I offer some words for the road ahead and thanks for your quick action.
As an addendum to my video, be sure to read reputable news sources from CDC, NYT, and the like. They’re offering some of the best resources for how to “flatten the curve,” prepare for self-isolation, and social distancing.
Be smart. Be safe. And look beyond your own needs and towards that of your neighbor.
I love you all.
CROSSPOST: As a chapel program, we are launching an exciting new project titled the Guided Prayer Project. This prayer experience is designed to offer spaces of rest in the midst of our chaotic worlds.
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CROSSPOST: As a chapel program, we are launching an exciting new project titled the Guided Prayer Project. This prayer experience is designed to offer spaces of rest in the midst of our chaotic worlds.
To stay updated, subscribe to the Guided Prayer Project podcast (spotify for iTunes) and text "prayerproject" to 31996 to receive texts with new releases.
Dean Lash addresses the community following racially motivated comments submitted during a Q&R portion of the previous chapel service.
Dr. Winfred Omar Neely - professor, pastor, and author - engages us in conversation about worry. He empowers us to approach worry by stoping, praying, and expecting.
Catherine McNiel talks with us about the beauty and life-long practice of hearing from God with a focus on three questions:
Where is God? Who is God? How/ Will you invest?
Cory Shumate leads the Judson community in a conversation about Evangelism. He provides a clear picture of how to share the good news (The Gospel) with others by asking the questions: What? Who? Why? How?
Courtney Wilson, Children’s Pastor at Christ Community Church empowers the Judson community in a new look at healthy friendships. She reminds us not to live by filling in the blanks of life with false stories that paint others and ourselves as heroes, victims, and villains. Rather, we are empowered to live a life of love: loving God, loving neighbor, and loving self.
Sari Lash encourages us to purse wholeness in romantic relationships. She helps us identify areas we lack, flourish and are in need of development when it comes to romance.
“Let’s pursue freedom in love from the one who invented it.” | Sari Lash
Pastor of Village Church of Bartlett, Michael Fuelling, continues our January series LIKE & SUBSCRIBE with a message on generosity. We are encouraged to pursue wisdom in giving generously.
Jesus’ people live wisely, so we can love extravagantly.
Dean of University Ministries, Chris Lash, begins our January series LIKE & SUBSCRIBE with a message looking at Habits.
Habits determine Freedom.
“How we spend our days is of course how we spend our lives” | Annie Dillard
Dr. Gene Crume, President of Judson University, addresses the Judson community with encouragement on the affordability of faith, Judson and chapel. He discusses affordability in light of three distinctions: accessibility, want, and value over time.
“If 90% of success in life is showing up, the other 10% depends on what you’re showing up for.” | Woody Allen
Uh oh! We did not catch the audio from the beginning of the series so Dean of University Ministries Chris Lash re-recorded the message to release it on the podcast. We talk about ancient gods, Captain Philips, and even a little about the book of Exodus. This is the series kickoff and we hope you'll join us for a new semester of content!
Steve Coble, Teaching Pastor of Park Community Church, teaches us how we have a wonderful God, in whom we can find our identity.
Sometimes, we feel like God isn't in the process, but He usually is and is calling us to make the next step - this is Chris's encouragement to our Judson students.
Often in our christian culture, we say things that have lost their meaning because we say them so much. Sierra Chavez (Spring '19) shares with us how we can reshape the meaning of things that we have heard in the past.
Laurel Bunker, Campus Pastor of Bethel University, speaks to Judson about having passion for the Father's business.
Peter Hong, Lead Pastor at New Community Covenant Church, does our second installment of our God's will series, and speaks about how to find wisdom for God's calling.
Judson student Rebekah Thompson (Fall '19), gives our second installment of Judson Voices, where she focuses on the faithfulness of God.
Peter Hong, Lead Pastor of New Community Covenant Church, kicks off our series on God's Will.
Clayton Keenon, Speaking Pastor from Christ Community Church, shares why it is so important for us to care about God's creation.
Trevor Skorburg (Fall '18) shares with his fellow students about the difference in reaction when Jonah meets a storm as compared to when Jesus meets a storm
Meagan Gillan shares a powerful message from scripture as it relates to the #MeToo movement
Mark Bergin, Pastor of the Painted Door in Chicago, shares with Judson about suffering and how to relate to God while you are walking through suffering
Charlie Dates, of reverend of Progressive Baptist Church, preaches to Judson from1 Peter: 1
Heather shares her powerful story and how God has lead her to notice those who usually go unnoticed.
Jon is back for the fourth installment of FORWARD, our spiritual enrichment week series!
Jon Jorgenson shares with Judson how God's presence is the point as part of our spiritual enrichment week, Forward.
Jon Jorgenson joins Judson Chapel for Spiritual Enrichment Week! Jon speaks from exodus on how God takes us the long way to his promise.
Hannah Grownowski answers the student submitted question of how do I find rest, as part of our "I Have A Question" series.
Cory Shumate from Christ Community Church answers our student submitted question of whether God is angry when we doubt, as part of our "I Have A Questions" series.
Lina AbuJamra shares why Christians should approach the conversation of LGBTQ differently than we have done in the past, as an answer to a student submitted question.
Pastor Wilfredo De Jesus shares with Judson on how God saved Wilfredo's life, and those who call on Him.
Chris shares form Mark 10 about the young ruler who asks Jesus what he needs to do inherit eternal life.
Josh Heaston shares with Judson how the Lord completely redeemed his life, and brought him into ministry to serve Indianapolis in the YMCA.
Chris Lash shares with Judson from Mark where Jesus has a "Define the Relationship" moment with the disciples, and how it turns sour quickly.
Dr. Jamie Aten from Wheaton speaks to Judson about his story and how the Lord has seen him through so many hard periods in his life.
Elliott Anderson tells Judson University how to navigate the Abyss of mental health during life that is in transition.
Lina talks to Judson about how God doesn't want our attempts at behavior modification, rather he wants our hearts.
Bob Kendrick tells Judson about his experience in building up the Negro League Museum in Kansas City, MO, after a tragedy of vandalism.
Bishop Dr. Michael Love shares with us things to learn from David before David became king.
Chris Lash, our Chapel Ministries Director, shares with us the importance of learning that we are helpless and we need to depend on Jesus to teach us.
Chris Singleton, of the South Bend Cubs, shares his powerful testimony of how love can be more powerful than hate.
Eric Metaxas joins us at Judson for Constitution day chapel to share the importance of learning to holding to the constitution.
Courtney Wilson from Christ Community Church talks to Judson about letting go of the pen that writes our lives, and giving it to God.
Jenna Perrine shares with her expertise about the psycology of codependent relationships, and how there is freedom to be found outside of this codependency.
Jason Ishmael from Community Christian Church talks to us about what it means to be a true friend, treat others as real humans, and how to mirror the true real friend, Jesus.
Chris Lash shares from Mark chapter 4 and gives us a different way to think about the parable of the sowed seeds.
Pastor David Marrero talks to us about growing our "roots" deep in the Lord, and growing out.
Ian shares from Mark chapter 2 on the importance of Christian friends, and how Jesus is the living promise of God.
Ruth Hubbard shares how surrounding yourself with good christian people can elevate your pursuit of Christ.
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Ed Stetzer teaches in Judson's chapel on how Jesus sends us to go and make disciples of all people.
Director of University Ministries, Chris Lash, kicks off the Fall 2018 chapel series on the book of Mark. Covering Mark 1:1-15, Chris digs into the background of Mark, his story, and what the bible has to say about the wilderness.
(Video) Director of University Ministries, Chris Lash, teaches on freedom from Galatians 5:1 to new students for a Welcome Weekend service.
Director of University Ministries, Chris Lash, teaches on freedom from Galatians 5:1 to new students for a Welcome Weekend service.
Dr. Robert Wallace wraps up the "Songs of the Saints" series by looking at Psalm 150. There we see David giving praise and adoration to God not for what He has done for David, but because of who He is.
Dr. Wallace is the Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Judson University.
Wil Franco gives the next installment of the "Songs of the Saints" series by looking at Psalm 139. Specially teaching on the last couple verses, Wil points out David's use of self reflection to assess his emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual state before God.
Wil is the campus pastor of nearby Tri-Village Church.
Ian Simkins brings the second and last installment of the mini series on technology. In it he states that technology is all around us, and it shapes who we are and who we become. Especially in terms of social media, he urges the student body to strive for connection - not attention.
Ian is the community pastor at the nearby Yellow Box Church location of Community Christian Church.
Skye Jethani brings the first installment of a miniseries about technology. He states that technology such as smart phones, tablets, and social media have become things for us they were never meant to be - identity and security.
Skye is an author, speaker, consultant and ordained pastor. He also serves as the co-host of the popular Phil Vischer Podcast, a weekly show that blends astute cultural and theological insights with comical conversation.
Jo Saxton brings a message of hope, expectation, and identity. She states that while we may wonder why we're here, Jesus has purpose for us.
Jo is a humorous and charismatic speaker, Christian author, and director/communicator at 3DM, an organization that trains churches and Christian leaders to do discipleship and mission in an increasingly post-Christian world.
Tom Atamian continues in the "Songs of the Saints" series by looking at Psalm 79. He uses his own personal story of ancestry to connect with David's feeling of lament for his people's exile.
Tom is the Assistant Baseball Coach at Judson University.
Sam Acho shares his own personal story of disappointment, trust, and God's provision in his football career. He urges the student body to make a choice to follow Jesus.
Sam Acho is the linebacker for the Chicago Bears. He radiantly loves the Lord and desires to see others devote their lives to him.
Judson University students Luke, Liz, and Abby bring the final installment of the "Student Voices" series. Each share their own stories and describe what it's been like to make their faith their own since starting college.
Dr. Robert Wallace gives the next installment of the "Songs of the Saints" series in Psalm 73. Dr. Wallace states that this is the turning point in all of Psalms - when lament begins to turn to joy and satisfaction in the Lord.
Dr. Wallace is the Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Judson University.
Judson University student Patrick Parks gives the second installment of the "Student Voices" series. By looking at Ecclesiastes 11, Patrick explains that we must all live for God in this moment now. As all walk through seasons, all must constantly be reminded of the Creator.
Pastor Mark Bergin brings the next installment of the "Songs of the Saints" series by walking through Psalm 51. He explains that the author, David, realizes the wedge that his sin has put between himself and God. While it's hard for our own lies to be exposed, it's even hard to be exposed and push God away out of shame, fear, defensiveness.
Mark is the full-time pastor of The Painted Door Church in Chicago. He is the primary person responsible for counseling, preaching, teaching, and leadership development. He and his wife Acacia live in West Town with their four children.
Matt Calio opens the Student Voices series by declaring the freedom found through Christ. One cannot earn his salvation through works, but instead Christ came in order to bring life through faith.
Matt is a senior at Judson University studying Worship Arts. He hopes to go on to seminary upon graduating.
Courtney Wilson brings the next installment of the "Songs of the Saints" series in Psalms. By looking closely at Psalm 42, Courtney points out the various emotional aspects of lament - anger, fear, joy, sorrow, and cynicism.
Courtney is the Elementary Pastor at Christ Community Church in St Charles. She has been serving in children’s ministry for 17 years in churches of various sizes and locations. She is passionate about encouraging and equipping parents to find joy in raising kids to know and love God and have faith in Jesus. Now please welcome Courtney to the stage.
Brian Kammerzelt speaks about the secular and Christian dating cultures in America. By adopting these cultures, we can be robbed of healthy relationships with one another.
Brian is the Assistant Professor of Communications at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He is well known for his views and messages on singleness and marriage within the Church.
Lina Abujamra gives the next installment of the "Songs of the Saints" series by walking through Psalm 23. She speaks of the common tragedy found amongst Believers - that though they are followers of Christ, they continuously fill themselves with things that won't satisfy.
Lina is a Pediatric ER doctor and founder of Living with Power Ministries.
Pastor and author Daniel Hill finishes the "Beyond Colorblind" series with a look into the meaning of "race." He states that ethnicity, nationality, and culture are purposeful gifts from God, while race is a social system that was created only a few hundred years ago. In order to understand the chaos and confusion in our surrounding the subject, we must first understand racial hierarchy.
Daniel is the pastor of multicultural River City Community Church in Chicago and author of "White Awake" and "10:10 - Life to the Fullest"
Ebele Onyema of Soul City Church in Chicago gives the second installment of the "Beyond Colorblind" series. She states that we must recognize that no matter our race, we are all equally broken people. If we shorthand God's message, we also shorthand God's blessings.
Ebele is the director of "Love Works" ministry, which equips volunteers to serve the city of Chicago and beyond through prayer, service, and giving.
Bryan Loritts gives the first installment of a week long series entitled "Beyond Colorblind." Using Hosea 3, Bryan points out that there is always a cost involved when loving the Lord and others.
Bryan is the Lead Pastor of Abundant Life Church in Silicon Valley, California. He also serves as the President of the Kainos Movement, an organization committed to seeing the multi-ethnic church become the new normal in our world.
Kelly Skiles, Executive Pastor at Soul City Church in Chicago, encourages the student body to embrace trusting in God in new ways this Lenten season. Instead of trying to earn His love, we can rest in His grace by trusting in His promises.
Ministry leader and educated biblical scholar John Perrine gives the next installment of the "Songs for the Saints" series by looking at Psalm 19. He states that while we live in a world of chaos, God is still speaking order and peace into existence.
Mattie Montgomery gives the third installment of Spiritual Enrichment Week's "Prove It" series by looking at John the Baptist's declaration, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." Mattie is the founder and president of "Awakening Evangelism" as well as the lead singer for the hardcore band "For Today."
Mattie Montgomery gives the second installment of Spiritual Enrichment Week's "Prove It" series by talking about the Holy Spirit, God's mercy displayed in our lives, and our closeness to eternity. Mattie is the founder and president of "Awakening Evangelism" as well as the lead singer for the hardcore band "For Today."
Teacher, pastor, and author Jeanne Stevens of Soul City Church in Chicago challenges the community to choose courage over comfort when faced with hard situations in life. She says that while comfort is something we want, courage is something we need.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash presents the second installment of the "Songs of the Saints" series. Chris points out that the Psalms represent God's presence with us throughout life, whether it be in sorrow, anger, or unbelief. Taking a look at Psalms 3, we see David naming lies and countering them with truth.
Preston Perry, spoken word poet, performing artist, and teacher from the Southside of Chicago, shares his story with the Judson community. He uses spoken word with passion, honesty, and lament to tell of the hope offered through Christ amidst a broken world.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash introduces the new spring series in the Psalms titled "Songs of the Saints." Humankind is drawn to the poetry and lyricism in songs and the Psalms are God-breathed songs that speak to us today. Chris looks at Psalm 1 and its encouragement to delight and meditate on the Word day and night.
Pastor Ed Stetzer, known as a church planter and revitalizer, pastor, trainer, and author, reminds that the Kingdom of Heaven has come near. Faithful Believers can have faith that the war has been won, yet there is still much to do in continuing to be salt of the earth.
Pastor Hanibal Rodriguez of nearby Wheaton Bible Church shares a message about the loneliness of our society and its immense need for genuine friendship. He says that friendship is discovered, dependent upon personal sacrifice, and requires committing oneself to the flourishing of another person.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash presents the final installment of the "Hey Fam" series in 1 John. John states that all in Christ have eternal life now, but are we living like it?
Pastor Ron Zappia of nearby Highpoint Church points the student body towards Acts 4 to see the apostles put in prison for their proclamation of their faith in Jesus Christ. While fear may stop us from sharing our faith, we have been promised power through the Holy Spirit to speak with His words, not ours.
Jarrid Wilson, known as a husband, dad, pastor, author and inspirational blogger, shares that we ought to always be listening because God is always speaking. Through Scripture and personal stories, Jarrid tells just how important it is to truly listen and be present with those around us.
Author and speaker Lina Abujamra gives the next installment of the "Hey Fam" series in 1 John. While we are saturated in the world's false versions are love, John challenges Christ-followers to love with the sacrificial, others-focused view that Christ portrayed.
Peacemaker, reconciler, advocate, and pastor Ashlee Eiland shares a message of redemption, healing, and new beginnings. She brings to light the lies within our own broken stories, and she sheds truth on not only how to be healed, but also how to pick up our mats and witness to others what God has done in our lives.
Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board of nearby Pilgrim Baptist Church leads the Judson community in celebrating Baptist Heritage Chapel. By looking at Jesus' words, Rev. Board reminds all that simply one life, when focused on serving the Lord and others, can change the world.
Author, speaker, ministry leader, and disciple-maker Megan Fate Marshman gives the next installment of the "Hey Fam" series in which John warns of voices that cause others to turn away from the Truth. By looking at God's original design for mankind, Megan reminds the student body of the freedom that is offered through Jesus Christ.
Tyler Chernesky, Associate Pastor at Christ Community in Kansas City, brings the last installment of "The Talk" series. Through his own story of discovery that started in shame and ended acceptance, Tyler calls the student body to embrace and show Christ's grace, compassion, and love for the LGBT community.
Peter Hong, lead pastor of New Community Covenant Church in Chicago, kicks off the 3 part series titled "The Talk." Pastor Hong theologically challenges our society's views on sex by speaking of a covenant that harvests fearlessness, grace, and acceptance.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash gives the next installment of the "Hey Fam" series in 1 John. Chris points out that real encounters with Jesus equals real change, because through Him all are given a new identity. This identity affirms that we are forgiven, known, and victorious through Christ.
Noel Castellanos, President and CEO of the Christian Community Development Association and well-known advocate for Latino communities across the country, speaks of Jesus' example and commandment to love the overlooked and impoverished of the world. Because all are one through Christ, we must support and stand up for our brothers and sisters of all cultures, backgrounds, and languages.
Pastor Joe Thorn, lead pastor of nearby Redeemer Fellowship Church, takes the student body through the next installment of the "Hey Fam" series in 1 John. He shares what authentic followers of Christ do: Live in Light, embrace the reality of sin, and trust Jesus. Only through the Light can the darkness of the world be reconciled.
Pastor Paco Amador, the lead pastor at New Life Community Church in Lawndale, Chicago, uses the 3 pre-kingship stages of David's life to show how God prepared him for the rest of his life: the cave, the crowd, and the question. Through compelling stories and truths Pastor Paco declares that when our mission is disciple-making, we will make disciples wherever we go.
Author, speaker, and counselor Mike Foster shares his most basic theology of the world: There is nothing in someone's life so broken it can't be mended, so lost it can't be found, and so dead it can't be resurrected by Jesus. God continues to make all things new on earth, and He gives power for normal people to do acts of tiny greatness in His Name.
Steve Carter, a teaching pastor from nearby Willow Creek Community Church, drives students to be aware, invest in, and flourish in the uncomfortable of their lives. By looking at the charge given in Acts 1:8, God's people are called to be witnesses in even the most unknown and uncomfortable parts of the world.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash brings the first installment of the "Hey Fam" series on 1 John. He begins by sharing the influence Jesus had on one of his closest friends, John, and the evidence of joy and life that he so clearly displayed.
Chris Lash, the Director of University Ministries, brings the very last installment of the #blessed series: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. Instead of viewing the Beatitudes as a laundry list of do's, Chris challenges the student body to look to, rely on, and sit with Jesus in order to know that He has already accomplished being the perfect Beatitude.
Ed Stetzer, known as a church planter and revitalizer, pastor, trainer, and author, paints an exquisite picture of the Biblical multicultural church by looking at Acts 11.
Speaker, writer, and spiritual director courageously shares her story of pain, anger, distress, forgiveness, truth, and strength as a past victim of sexual assault. Within her painful yet hopeful story, she shares that whoever you are, you can't run from your story. Truth, when brought into the light, will set you free.
Author and speaker Lina Abujamra gives the next installment of the Beatitudes series: Blessed are the Peacemakers. She shares that while we strive for global or national peace, we will never find it in a means other than through Jesus Christ. Peace starts in our own personal lives, where we are called to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.
Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. Andrew Schmutzer gives an extensive look at the most honest conversation one can have with God: lament. By digging into Psalm 73, we see Asaph's heart turn from anger and envy to hope in the Lord's sovereignty.
Current Judson University student Clayton Ganziano gives the last installment of the Student Voices series on the topic of discontentment. Too often we fall prey to romanticizing the past, feeling discontent in the present, and idolizing the future. Thankfully, Jesus breaks the grip of discontentment and gives true joy.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash goes through the next installment of the #blessed series: Blessed are the pure in heart. Because all who are in Christ have already become pure in heart, we have no need to hide the dark, messy parts of our hearts.
Pastor James Ford Jr. of Christ Bible Church of Chicago compels all to make witnessing not just what we do, but a part of who we are.
Current Judson University student Chris Drenth addresses the issue that all suffer from in some way: anxiety and worry. He gently takes the student body through Jesus' comforting words in Matthew which state that we are to cast our anxieties on him and instead rest in his peace.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash gives the next installment of the #blessed series: Blessed are the merciful. He shares that the way we view God leads to the way we act, and in turn how we show mercy.
Recent Judson University graduate Christina Ukachukwu shares her touching story of hope in her Father amidst loneliness, disappointment, and discouragement. Her own story is witness to God's constant faithfulness even in our worry, doubt, and faithlessness.
College pastor of nearby Christ Community Church Bex Rowlands continues through the Beatitudes series with Matthew 5:6. While sin tries to keep us chained back, we have the power through Christ to pursue righteousness.
Chris Beard, the lead pastor of Peoples Church Cincinnati, leads the Judson student body through a gospel-enriched view of diversity, race, and the Kingdom of God. He calls all to be a generation that leads the world as ambassadors from heaven.
Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, Associate Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park University, uses Isaiah 7 to reveal our place as gospel-bearers and peacemakers among a world filled with racial injustice. He stresses that while the culture and society may say some people are unwanted, God's Word says the opposite.
J Givens, formerly of Humble Beast and now a rising music artist and speaker, shares his passions for diversity, racial reconciliation, and racial justice. He sees spoken word and music as a way to unify America and beyond.
Peter Hong, pastor of New Community Covenant Church in Chicago, Illinois, shares truths into why every person desires and needs wholesome, transparent, and growing relationships with others. This powerful message both encourages and challenges to put forth time and effort into friendships that will last.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash gives the third installment of the #blessed series by looking at Matthew 5:1-5.
Pastor of nearby Discovery Church Dan Alarcon gives the last message for Spiritual Enrichment Week on the topic of grace. He speaks of our identity in Christ - that through Him we can be assured of eternal life, no condemnation, unbelievable value, and unconditional love.
Pastor of nearby Discovery Church Dan Alarcon continues Spiritual Enrichment Week in the topic of grace. He states that grace gives freedom, has the power to forgive, and gives assurance to our faith.
Pastor of nearby Discovery Church Dan Alarcon continues Spiritual Enrichment Week in the topic of grace. Grace does not just impact our destiny, but it changes our identity.
Pastor of nearby Discovery Church Dan Alarcon starts off Spiritual Enrichment Week by sharing the basic principles of God's grace. He states that grace covers our unbelief, reminds us we are not alone, and allows us to understand Jesus' desire for us.
Christ Community Church's 20s pastor Cory Shumate dives into the meaning of Jesus' statement about being the bread of life. Cory questions, "do we value Jesus for who he is or for the things he gives us?"
Pastor Ian Simkins, the teaching pastor of nearby Community Christian Church, takes the Judson community through Matthew 5:4. In this passage, Jesus teaches the crowd that those who mourn over their sin and depravity will find comfort, forgiveness, and security from the Lord.
Writer, speaker, and leadership expert Jenni Catron shares her heart for leaders to inspire, equip, and grow their followers. She speaks of the circle of influence that every person has, no matter how different their workplace, church, or friends may be.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash opens the semester's new series, #blessed, by setting the stage for the Sermon on the Mount. While we may view the Beatitudes as a list of moral words-to-live-by, Jesus reveals through them the upside-down nature of the Kingdom.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash closes the Vanity Series by asking students to bring their shame, insecurities, and baggage before the Lord in order to fearlessly dream something only God can fulfill. As Ecclesiastes closes, Solomon calls us to follow Him, rest in Him, and trust in Him.
RISE, which stands for the Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation, and Employment, is a brand new program led by Kathy Lambert in which students with intellectual disabilities will have a college life experience within a Christian community. Alongside casting the vision for this new and exciting program, friends from Willow Creek's "Penguin Project" joined.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash challenges the Millenial generation to rise above the "lowest common denominator" status that society has put on them. He explains the need for wisdom and the opportunity it offers to move from death to life, put knowledge into action, and master the art of living well.
Singer, songwriter, wife, mother, and motivational speaker Julianna Zobrist speaks about the wedge that has been unknowingly created between our relationships due to our need of status, popularity, and success. Julianna uses her own story of success to reveal that when we root our identity in anything other than Christ, we are setting ourselves up for dissatisfaction and failure.
Megan Fate Marshman, the director of women's ministries at Hume Lake Christian Camp, powerfully shares humanity's common destiny; we will all die, we all fall short, and we all need a savior. She weaves the gospel into Ecclesiastes 9 in order that we catch a glimpse of the unimaginable love that God has shown creation through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Ian Simkins of nearby Community Christian Church uses Ecclesiastes 8 to show that anything other than God Himself makes for a terrible god. Believers are called to leave the want for control at the door as we enter into God's freeing grace through Jesus Christ.
Daniel Darling, author, speaker, columnist, and Vice President for Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, speaks of the desperate need to love our neighbors as ourselves as an example of light in a broken, conflict-ridden world. He gives a call to Christians to engage in the culture and have peace in knowing that God is sovereign.
Pastor of nearby Tri-Village Church Wil Franco uses Jeremiah 23 to describe the failure, faithfulness, and fulfillment of politics. While many idolize politics or choose to ignore them completely, Wil exposes God's call on Christians to be the salt of the earth and lead by Christ's example.
A pastor at nearby Willow Creek Community Church with a past in politics shares the when, how, what, and why we approach politics. He gives an idea of how we are to respond in light of the gospel.
Pastor Joe Thorn, the lead pastor of nearby Redeemer Fellowship Church, gives a brief history of the Baptist beginnings, which in lies Judson University's roots. Pastor Joe shares his belief that Baptists should not be known for what separates them from other denominations, but instead for what unites them with churches around the world - the gospel.
Elliot Anderson, Judson University's Campus Outreach Counselor, shares heartbreaking statistics about sexual assault on college campuses across the nation. He leads through the university's acronym CARES, which states the dire need to support and affirm victims of sexual assault while taking action to stop further abuse.
We continue the Vanity series by talking with Grandpa Joseph as we sit on a beachfront bench in Santa Monica. He'll give us life advice about friends, smelling good, and finishing well. Text: Ecclesiastes 7:1-8.
Nancy Thies Marshall, a 1972 American Olympic gymnast, uses her story to correlate with Ecclesiastes; there is a time for victory and a time for failure. While in her own story God's redemption took years to unfold, it was obvious proof that God only works with purpose.
Brad Hutchison, the Youth Ministry Coordinator for Covenant Harbor Camp, uses David's story from the book of Samuel to demonstrate God's both sovereign and revealing will. Brad also explains the absolute importance of loving the Lord with all your heart and loving your neighbor as yourself.
Physician, writer, and speaker Lina Abujamra uses Ecclesiastes 5 to portray our human addiction to wealth and fortune. Instead of using riches for selfish satisfaction and comfort, we are to see it as a gift from God to be used for His glory.
Current Judson University students Karita Lipdo, Cortez King, and Nakaya Davis share their personal experiences of racial injustice both in their home towns and at the university. Director of University Ministries Chris Lash shortly speaks about the Bible's pattern of lament and how its practice is crucial to our faith.
Dr. Winfred Omar Neely, a highly esteemed professor of Chicago's Moody Bible Institute, interprets John 2 as a call for Christians to share in God's miraculous work. While Christians themselves cannot change the world, they can walk in humble obedience with the God who can.
Guest speakers John and Jenna Perrine use Ecclesiastes 4 to illustrate humanity's oppression that stems from envy, individualism, and foolish speech. Yet, even with these downfalls, we still have the opportunity to love and serve the world while being in community.
Nick Mancini, a Judson alumnus, reminisces on the lessons God taught him while at the university over 10 years ago and how they still shape him today. He shares his personal story of how God taught him to let go of bitterness, regret, and fear and instead rely on His grace and timing.
Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice, states why the Constitution declares the United States of America "a nation under God." He share the values which he believes make the country great, and the responsibility the current and future generations have to preserve life, liberty, and freedom.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash continues in the Vanity Series through the book of Ecclesiastes. Throughout the text, Solomon acknowledges that there is a time for everything within our human existence, yet we are powerless to control them.
Guest Speaker Heather Palacios, a strong enthusiast and leader for mental health awareness, shares her personal story. Before surrendering her life to Jesus Christ, she battled severely with mental health and attempted suicide multiple times. Today, she uses her story as a sign of hope and testimony that nothing is impossible with Christ.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash continues to walk through the book of Ecclesiastes. He shares how King Solomon gorges himself on pleasures of all kinds in an attempt to numb himself of the truth; that all is meaningless.
Global Outreach Coordinator Betsy Carr shares why Judson University supports short term missions through Global Outreach and why students are encouraged to participate. Students who participate in these trips can plan to experience different cultures, see the church at work, and grow in their overall college experience.
Author and pastor Eugene Cho speaks about our call to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth. He explores with us God's passion and love for people and how we must be willing to exercise His calling on our lives to share the gospel to every nation and people.
In this special episode of the podcast, Chris Lash addresses some questions from students about the first Vanity series chapel. We talk about nihilism, why the message was depressing, where's the grace/gospel, and what is coming next in the series! Check it out!
In the first installment of the Vanity series in Ecclesiastes, Chris Lash discusses how all of life is vanity, vapor, fleeting, temporal. Is there any part of our life untouched by this mist-like existence?
Join Director of UM Chris Lash as he conducts an interview over donuts and coffee with the president of Judson University Dr. Gene Crume and his family.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash introduces the book of Ecclesiastes and its skeptical nature. He explains that the book will deconstruct and reshape the way we view wealth, pleasure, sex, social justice, religion, and all other aspects of the world we live in.
President of Judson University Dr. Gene Crume speaks of the university's passion for prayer and community with one another. Using the book of Acts, he shares the miraculous story of Paul and Silas in prison to show the power of prayer and how it can affect the Judson University community.
Director of University Ministries Chris Lash speaks of the values of Judson University while sharing our desperate need for Christ and the freedom that comes from relying on Him. This message was preached as a part of Welckme Weekend to new students.
President of Judson University Dr. Gene Crume welcomes the incoming freshman by sharing Judson University's mission of shaping students that in turn shape the world.
We wrap up the book of Colossians with a discussion on the family into which we are invited.
Professor Jeffery Carl engages the students in being part of an artistic expression to help spur on a bigger conversation about our lives and the questions of life.
Pastor Mark Bergin talks to us about why Christians should be the ones who party the hardest because of our joy in the Lord.
Sara Thebarge, from Compassion International, comes and tells us about her story and how we can start to be involved with Compassion International.
Jeremy Lindsay talks to chapel about things he has on his heart in his journey of walking with Christ.
John and Jenna Perrine come and talk to us about what it means to be caught up in the melody that the Lord has placed us in. Learn from a grace filled couple as they teach from a difficult text.
Efram Smith, author and President and CEO of World Impact, speaks to Judson about what it means to take the leap of faith to serve those who we might think there is no hope for; rather Efrem tells us that those places of what seems like little hope are the places that God is moving in power, and we can take a leap of faith in joining God in His ministry. He tells us that we can be confident in our gifts that the Lord has given us to serve everyone we meet.
As part of Judson's annual film festival, Imago, Matthew Luhn, former Artist and Animator for Pixar, tells us about his journey of becoming a Pixar animator and how Christ met him in the midst of it.
Student, Roberto Pagan, brings humility and truth to chapel in teaching us what it means to offer a true form of worship through the lens of mercy.
Judson student, Christina Ukachukwu, speaks with pastoral authority as she teaches us how God responds differently to suffering than we expect, and we in turn can change our questions of Why to questions of Who.
In this special chapel, we invited some of our awesome professors to come speak about life and christianity. Guided by our MC, Ian Simkins, this chapel was full of wisdom and laughs.
We pick up in our series on what it means to SEE resurrection - Chris walks us through what it means to put to death our sin and our selves so that we might be alive in Christ.
Judson welcomed Steve Carter, of Willow Creek, as he tells us that life could be so much more exciting and joyful if we do what we are made to do - go and love the lost, and listen to the call of the Lord.
What if the places that seem the most troubling that make us fearful to visit are the places that are most ripe for the gospel, and where the Lord is working? Pastor Amador challenges us to see the most troubling places as the most promising places in the eyes of the Lord.
The last installment of Race Matters week comes to us though the great Pastor Nathaniel Edmond. Dr. Edmond tells us what it means to see people for who they are through the eyes of Christ. He finishes with a powerful time of Q & A based on his life experiences.
Continuing in our week of Race Matters, Dr. Soong-Chan Rah walks us through the book of lamentations and shows us how it is important to hear and respect the laments of those who have been on the outskirts of our society.
We kick off Race Matters week with Amen Brown-Owen, and her husband DJ Opdiggy who show us, through powerful spoken work and DJing, how God is in the midst of hip-hop and hip-hop culture, and DJs our lives to work for our good.
Chris takes a look at what it means to leave religious mindsets behind and to rely on Christ and His abundant Grace.
Lina tells us what it means to be fearless when it seems that our fear in love might overtake us.
Lina's notes!:
Session 6: Fearless when love is scary as s---
Guess who’s coming to din din: 2 Samuel 9
The power of God’s love punches fear in the face
- It’s an Action Before it’s a Feeling
You will never be willing to risk everything for others until you first clear up some misconceptions about love
- Love is not a choice I can’t control
- Love is not a feeling that comes and goes
- Love is not about my personal preference
- Love is not compromise for the sake of comfort
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Love is not a gift that some people have and others don’t
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It’s Vertical Before It’s Horizontal
You will never be free to love others without fear until you first experience God’s unconditional love for you!
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God’s love defines your Identity
- You are not your past
- You are not your stuff
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You are not your looks
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You are not your sexuality
- You are not your job
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You are not your tribe
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God’s love frees you from your past: NO SHAME
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God’s love protects your future: SAFE
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It’s Worse for Them than it is for Me
You will never be able to love others well until you put yourself in the place of the one who is asked to receive your love
- Where you expect punishment you need to be told over and over again
- Where you expect exclusion from the table you need to be invited over and over again
- Where you expect ridicule you need time and space to believe it
SURE OF GOD NO MATTER WHAT!
Lina gives a powerful word on what it means to be fearless even when your life feels to weary and depressed to go on.
Lina's notes!:
Session 5: Fearless when I’m too depressed to go on
#thewalkingdead: 1 Kings 19
Even when I can’t find God, He knows where to find me!
- It Happens to the Best of Us
Whenever you listen to the wrong voices you end up where you never thought you’d go
- The obviousness will always blind you
- The timing will always surprise you
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The consequences will always bewilder you
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It Doesn’t Define Us but it Sure Can Stump Us
Whenever you give in to fear you end up making unwise choices
- Isolating yourself from others will destroy you
- Self-pity will derail you
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Self-focus will dim your memory of who you are
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It’s Never the End of Us
When you think your future is over God will find you and surprise you
- His love will find you
- His word will heal you
- His power will astound you
- His grace will overwhelm you
- His solution will shock you! Mentorship!
SURE OF GOD NO MATTER WHAT!
Lina tells us what it means to be fearless when we have a tendency to be sinful.
Lina's notes!:
Session 4: Fearless when I’ve blown it and I know it
Gone Fishin’: John 21
Failure is not final. Failure is for good.
- Your Failure is not a Surprise to God
Your Failure is your Pathway to Breakthrough
- Your failure is not a surprise to God
- Your failure is the very thing God will use to show you His strength
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Your failure is most needed in the areas you most desire
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Your Failure is not Final
Your failure is your Pathway to Deeper Passion
- God knows you so well and still loves you so much
- God isn’t worried about your past and already knows your future
- God sees you not as you are but as you one day will be
- God uses your failure not to prove his faithfulness to you but to give you a chance to prove your faithfulness to him
Your Failure is your Pathway to Dependence
- God doesn’t need you to ever get strong enough to stop needing him
- God knows that your inadequacy is the key to your dependence
- God is always more than enough for your not _______ enough
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God uses your inability to pave the way to maximum usefulness
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Your Failure is Not About Them
It’s Your Pathway to your Very Own Story
- Fear looks at other people’s stories and wants what they have
- Fear blinds us to what God is already doing in our life
- Fear hangs on to the lie that God is holding out on us
- Fear forgets that God is good and is always for us
SURE OF GOD NO MATTER WHAT!
Lina speaks to the "Upper Room" community (a Tuesday night, student lead, worship gathering) about what it means to be fearless, even when it might take more than you bargained for.
Lina's message notes!:
Session 3: Fearless when it might cost me too much
The struggle is real: 1 Kings 17
When you waste your life for God your life is never wasted
- It’s SCARY to give up everything to God
You won’t see God fill up your empty jars until there’s empty enough to be filled
- God wants only what you have
- God does only what you can’t
- God fills only what is empty
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God will stretch you in the most difficult places
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It’s DANGEROUS to give up everything to God
It gets a lot more complicated when you say yes to God and things go south
- The truth of the matter is that things don’t always turn out well when you give everything to God
- The test of your surrender comes when you say yes even when you feel like saying no
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The turning point in your life happens when you give God everything even when everything points against Him!
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It’s AWESOME to give up everything to God
You will never see more of God’s power in your life until you’re willing to trust him with even more
- It will always cost you more than you think you can afford
- It will always be worth more than you think you can even imagine
When you waste your life for God your life is never wasted
SURE OF GOD NO MATTER WHAT!
We apologize for the audio since we had a malfunction on the computer that caused us to lose the first bit of audio, but keep tuned because Lina gives a meaningful message on dreaming in spite of fear.
Lina's message notes!:
Session 2: Fearless when my dreams look dead: Living in the Gap
It’s not what you think: John 11
Every broken dream is a chance to overcome fear
- God Loves you Even when it Feels like He doesn’t
When your dreams are broken the reason is not what you think
- There is grace in delays
- There is purpose in your pain
- There is love in His absence
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Therefore: Check yourself before you wreck yourself
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God Understands you Even when You Don’t Understand Him
When your dreams are broken the outcome is not what you think
- He can handle your confusion: watch your words
- He can handle your attacks: watch your conclusions
- He can handle the impossible: watch your hopelessness
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He can raise what’s broken and dead: watch your expectations
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God Does it Even when you Barely Believe it!
When your dreams are broken the turning point is not what you think
- Your faith is critical to the outcome but it’s not what matters the most
- God’s faithfulness when we are faithless
SURE OF GOD NO MATTER WHAT!
Lina kicks of Spiritual Enrichment Week with a powerful message on facing fear in every situation while we lean on God.
Lina's message notes:
Session1: Fearless no matter what
Up against the Jordan: Joshua 3
There’s no river wide enough to keep God’s presence from you!
- It’s All in the Eyes
You will never be fearless as long as your eyes are fixed on your Jordan but when fix your eyes on God and your Jordan will disappear
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What you need to know is that you will always be up against a Jordan
- God knows about your Jordan. He led you there.
- God has a purpose for your Jordan: Trust him!
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As long as your eyes are on your problem you will feel afraid
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Go Afraid but Go with God!
You don’t need to be fearless to get through your Jordan but you have to have confidence in God’s goodness and faithfulness to you
- What God has done in the past He will surely do again
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What God has promised He will always accomplish
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Mind the Gap
You will never be fearless until you take the first step into your Jordan and resolve to let go of your unrealistic expectations
- It’s the gap between the promise and the miracle
- It’s gap between your obedience and God’s provision
- It’s the gap between your first step and God’s deliverance
- It’s the gap where your faith will grow: He’s preparing you for your Jericho!
SURE OF GOD NO MATTER WHAT!
Shauna Niequest is asked to share her perspectives on life, God, and the Grace the God has poured out on us, and how we fit into this story that God is making.
Chris Lash tells us both from a biblical perspective and from a personal perspective that we can live in triumph because we can depend on a God that is fully Triumphant
Ken Wytsma talks about his background and why the Lord has built in him a passion for Justice.
President of Judson University, Dr. Gene Crume, tells us how chapel truly is the heart of Judson's campus, and shows us that through power examples and stories.
Chris Lash teaches on Christ our hope. What does it mean for Christ to be our hope, especially for maturity? We also take some time to pray as a community for the Paris and Beirut bombings. Text: Colossians 1:27-29.
In the final installment of our Faith and Sexuality Week, Dr. Rachel Shannon explains some of the problems of having virginity as an idol, problems with intimacy, and how to grow into mature adulthood.
Beloved Pastor Ian Simkins joins the Judson Chapel community to share about singleness: some lies we believe, scriptural exhortations, and a way forward.
We lost the original recording for this chapel. Therefore Chris Lash re-recorded it for podcast. The topics of same sex attraction, homosexuality, the LGBTQ community, and a Christian response are all very important discussions. The main point: we can have peace in Jesus even if we do not have a resolution. The main goal: that we are and are becoming a safe and redemptive community.
Chris Lash engages the chapel in a different manner. Instead of preaching a regular message he guides the community through an exercise in story. In it, he reads a narrative retelling of scripture and asks questions. There are periods of silence in this recording but it is due to listening to responses from the participants.
Author and speaker Josh Riebock joins the Judson community to talk about how all of us are a combination of a hero and a monster.
Pastor and Judson Trustee Greg Huguley delivers a very funny message that touches on the baptist identity.
The next installment of our SEE series in Colossians, Chris Lash explores what it means for Jesus to reveal God to us. The overarching question: who is Jesus to you? Text: Colossians 1:15-16. #SEEseries
We continue in our SEE series by examining what it means to be a "saved from" and "saved to" people. Text: Exodus 14 and Colossians 1:11-14. #SEEseries
Tom and Dee Yaccino join us for the second instalment of our Global Outreach Week to talk about a different way to do "missions." They've been partnering with Judson and out Global Outreach efforts for years through the Del Camino network.
For the first (of two) installments for our Global Outreach Week we hear from Shaun Groves: musician, recording artist, Compassion Ambassador, preacher. This is a phenomenal message and worth the time to listen!
We kick off our year long series in Colossians with "SEE the invitation." Director of University Ministries, Chris Lash, unpacks what it means to live in tension and how we are like the Colossian people. Text: Colossians 1:1-9. #SEEseries
President Gene Crume and his wife, Cindy Crume, sit down with the student body to answer questions from student panelists and twitter. This chapel provided a lot of laughs and an opportunity to get to know the Mr. and Mrs. Crume.
President Crume addresses Judson University student body in the annual Convocation chapel.
In the last episode of the summer Natalie, Bekah, Luke, and Chris answer Would You Rather Questions, talk about Armadillos who shoot back, senior picutres, and more! Dr. Warren Anderson from the CWPA gives the devotional.
Music cred: This is Not a Drill by Toby Mac (ft. Capital Kings); Tongues (ft KOPPS) by Joywave; Say the Word by Hillson UNITED; Build a Wall by Burlap to Cashmere.
In our fifth episode Rebekah TenHaken, Natalie Senatore, Luke Wulbecker, and Chris Lash talk about people stealing underwear, a bloody dolphin attack, even a close encounter with the President, and more. Rebekah leads a killer dvotional on social media.
Question this week: If Luke had a clown name, what would it be and what is his special clown talent?
Music cred: 1) Empires: Derek Minor; 2) Verge: Owl City ft. Alec Blacc; 3) Father You are All We Need: Citizens & Saints; 4) Kickin da Leaves: Judah & The Lion.
Rebekah TenHaken joins Natalie, Luke and Chris to talk about painting monkeys, cats who receive awards, and a health problem that is affecting Millennials everywhere. If you care about your health listen to this episode. This episode features Dr. Peter Sandberg for our devotional section.
Music cred: 1) The Passion Hifi; 2) Different Colors: Walk The Moon; 3) Come As You Are: Crowder; 4) Like A Mighty River: St Paul and the Broken Bones
In this episode Luke, Natalie, and Chris talk about more things to be afraid of. This is the podcast we probably should have saved for Halloween or something, sometime where it is cool to talk about things that scare us. At this point we might just be agoraphobic...or are we. Listen to this episode to find out!
Music cred: 1) The Passion Hifi; 2) BenSound; 3) Propaganda - Daywalkers ft Lecrae
This week's show features Luke Wulbecker, Natalie Senatore, Chris Lash talking all kinds of weird news. We bring up only the most relevant news for our listeners. So if you want to know about runaway bouncehouses, kite faastivals, and lawyer owls, then this episode is for you. The devotional is from Rebekah TenHaken, so you know it is quality! #HappySummer
Music cred: 1) The Passion Hifi; 2) "Bounce House" by Junior Barsity
Welcome to the first ever instalment of the Chapel Summer Podcast! Natalie Senatore, Luke Wulbecker, and Chris Lash talk weird news and Chris leads the "Because You Missed Chapel" segment.
Side note: since this is the first one we're still learning that Chris Lash has a "voice that carries." Sorry for his voice blasting out your speakers!
Music cred: 1) Ben Sound; 2) The Passion Hifi.
Superheroes, Colossians 1, and sex. We wrap up our value taught with Director of University Ministries Chris Lash teaching on Storyformed (we are formed by God's story).
Rebekah TeHaken (Chapel Advisor and Volkman Hall RD) speaks during the Honesty Experience chapel to unpack a cylinder metaphor. "You are already full."
Chris continues our Roots 2.0 series with value taught on Honesty: we're real. Reading from True Faced; biblical text: Gal 5:1.
Ian Simkins, in a special Spiritual Enrichment Week installment, joins the Upper Room team to talk about Beuaty in the Common.
Ian Simkins, pastor of Poplar Creek Church in Bartlett IL, joins the Judson Community to lead Spiritual Enrichment Week 2015. To briefly explain what Ian means when he says "Beauty in the Common" here is a selection from the BITC blog:
In the rush of daily life we look at much but see very little.
It's not hard to be moved by a stunning mountain range or a grand waterfall – but Beauty in the Common is about something a little different. Our hope is to challenge and inspire others to be captivated in the everyday, mundane, and unexpected spaces of our lives.
For us, this goes way beyond merely “stopping to smell the roses” to something a whole lot deeper. The word “common” not only means “ordinary”, but also “mutual, united, and conjunct.” We want to stir and provoke one another to begin seeing with new lenses the simple shared beauties all around us.
Pastor Mark Bergin (of The Painted Door) shares on the gospel, suffering, and loss. Incredible message.
On February 1, a snow storm blew through Elgin and as a result Judson had to cancel morning classes, chapel being one of the things that got cancelled! So, instead of letting the blizzard set the series back, Chris Lash chose to record the message for the podcast. Talking beauty and from the Psalm 19!
Dr. Lina AbuJamra visited us in chapel to talk about Jeremiah, Adoniram Judson, her story, and even her medical practice. This is a must listen. She's awesome!
Chris Lask kicks off our spring series, Roots 2.0 with the first value taught: Dependence. He explores two models that Christians typically live into. (Text: Hebrews 12:1-3)
Chris Lash gives the final instalment of the Value Taught portion of the Roots series. We talk about how we constantly need Christ. Text: Colossians 3:1-5.
Pastor Joe Thorn, Pastor of Redeemer Fellowship in St. Charles, brings a timely word about how Satan, our adversary, is seeking to destroy us. Text: 1 Pt. 5:8-11
We took time to explore our fourth value: beauty. Beauty: we create and enjoy beauty. Text: Genesis 1:1-2:4. (Apologies on the skipping in the middle.)
Judy Peterson (Campus Pastor of North Park University in Chicago IL) continued the theme of honesty by discussing Psalm 32 and how we are free to show our true selves.
Pastor and Judson's Outreach Counselor Elliott Anderson speaks on the importance of honesty from Luke 19.
For the third value taught Roots series installment, we explore honesty. What does it mean to be honest, to be real? At Judson University, becase of the gospel, we are a community of storyformed people and are free to be honest with God, others, and ourself. Hoesty: we're real. Text: Hebrews 1:1, 4:11-16.
We had the unique priviledge of hosting Dr. Timothy George, Dean of the Beeson Divinity School at Sanford University, for our Founder's Day. In this episode, he speaks on William Carey's missionary endeavors to India.
Pastor Tom Hufty, speaks on the "Big Deals" relating to Baptist Identity and biblical authority: relationships, repentance, reliance, and remembering.
Propaganda, poet and rapper on Humble Beast records, joins Judson Chapel and preaches a killer message!
Orthodox Father Wilbur Ellsworth, Baptist pastor turned Orthodox Priest of Holy Transfiguration in Warrenville IL, preached from Luke 24.
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During this week we tried something quite unique wherein we sought to hear from three different Christian traditions. Therefore in chapel we heard from a Baptist Protestant Minister, a Catholic priest, and an Orthodox priest.
So why would we do this? Why, in a Baptist University, would we take time in chapel to hear from our Catholic and Orthodox neighbors? Our intention is to show you that we are far more united than we are different. While we have differences we can still pursue profound unity.
We as the Church, big C, capital C, global church includes our Catholic and Orthodox brothers and sisters. We have the same Spirit, built on the same cornerstone, included in the same Jesus, and believers in the same resurrection.
So our intention with these Church Unity Week podcasts is that you may see that all three traditions believe that Jesus extends freedom, grace, mercy, and peace to men and women.
This was indeed a great week. I hope and pray that you experience the same sense of Church Unity as you listen to these podcasts. Thank you.
Catholic Father Thomas Baima, author and Vice Rector of Academic Affairs at the Univeristy of St. Mary of the Lake, speaks to the Judson community from Matthew 28.
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During this week we tried something quite unique wherein we sought to hear from three different Christian traditions. Therefore in chapel we heard from a Baptist Protestant Minister, a Catholic priest, and an Orthodox priest.
So why would we do this? Why, in a Baptist University, would we take time in chapel to hear from our Catholic and Orthodox neighbors? Our intention is to show you that we are far more united than we are different. While we have differences we can still pursue profound unity.
We as the Church, big C, capital C, global church includes our Catholic and Orthodox brothers and sisters. We have the same Spirit, built on the same cornerstone, included in the same Jesus, and believers in the same resurrection.
So our intention with these Church Unity Week podcasts is that you may see that all three traditions believe that Jesus extends freedom, grace, mercy, and peace to men and women.
This was indeed a great week. I hope and pray that you experience the same sense of Church Unity as you listen to these podcasts. Thank you.
John Armstrong, former Protestant Baptist Pastor and current President of Act 3 Network, speaks from John 17 on unity in the Church.
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During this week we tried something quite unique wherein we sought to hear from three different Christian traditions. Therefore in chapel we heard from a Baptist Protestant Minister, a Catholic priest, and an Orthodox priest.
So why would we do this? Why, in a Baptist University, would we take time in chapel to hear from our Catholic and Orthodox neighbors? Our intention is to show you that we are far more united than we are different. While we have differences we can still pursue profound unity.
We as the Church, big C, capital C, global church includes our Catholic and Orthodox brothers and sisters. We have the same Spirit, built on the same cornerstone, included in the same Jesus, and believers in the same resurrection.
So our intention with these Church Unity Week podcasts is that you may see that all three traditions believe that Jesus extends freedom, grace, mercy, and peace to men and women.
This was indeed a great week. I hope and pray that you experience the same sense of Church Unity as you listen to these podcasts. Thank you.
In this chapel segment we heard from Dave Mudd, Pastor of Alpine Chapel in Lake Zurich IL.
Coach/Pastor Joel Popenfoose (Head Coach of the Judson University Men's and Women's track and field program) addresses fear through the life of Joshua.
Pastor Tito Cevallos speak to the Judson community about being set free from our bondages.
For the second value taught series installment, we talk about community. In community at Judson University we "courageously pursue being known." Text: Ephesians 2:17-22.
Chet Cantrell from the Christian Activity Center in East St. Louis, IL joins us to reshape the way we view missions.
Launching the Roots series, Chris Lash explores what it means for our community to be Storyformed. What does it look like for us to be formed by God's story? Chris unpacks some of the dominant narratives we often live into and explains why there is freedom and grace in God's story.
Text: Genesis 15.
This is an interview with Judson University President Gene Crume and his wife Cindy Crume. We talk about everything from dating, to leadership, to marriage, to Elf costumes, to bathrooms, to family.
This message on Texts and Hermeneutics was not given at Judson Unveristy. However, Dr. Yuan felt it would be heplful to include this in our podcast. Therefore, we hope you enjoy Dr. Yuan's discussion on what the Scriptures specifically say about monogamous homosexual partnerships.
Dr. Christopher Yuan comes to Judson's chapel to speak on faith and sexuality as it specifically relates to SSA. This instalment is a discussion wherein the aim is to wade through the differing studies on "nature or nurture" as it relates to homosexuality.
Dr. Christopher Yuan comes to Judson's chapel to speak on faith and sexuality as it specifically relates to SSA. This instalment is a discussion on how the Christian campus should respond to the homosexual community.
Dr. Christopher Yuan comes to Judson's chapel to speak on faith and sexuality as it specifically relates to SSA. This instalment is his story of faith.
Author and youtube sensation Jeff Bethke preaches on how the opposite of love is not hate but fear.
In this installment of the According to the Gospel series, we take a look a Acts 2 and the story of the early church.
Chris frankly discusses the uncomfortable topic of suffering and how that relates to the gospel. Text: Psalm 88; Habakkuk 3:16-19.
Pastor Ian Simkins preaches on some of the ways students can begin thinking differently about sex and dating. Quite timely, considering it was on Valentines day!
Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro League Baseball museum, shares how some of Baseball's greats originated in the Negro League.
Pastor Mark Jobe (pastor of New Life Community Church) brings a message on living life with/on purpose.
In another installment of our spring 2014 series, Chris takes some time to remind us of the futility of life as it relates to humankind's purpose. What is our puprpose? Is there anything that will not be undone by our imminently approaching demise? Text: Ecclesiastes 1 and Psalm 16.
What have you been given? What can you give?
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What makes you weird makes you wonderful.
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What makes you weird makes you wonderful.
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How does the gospel call us to change? Is it by working harder or trying more? Is it by more effort? Ian seeks to address that question in the second installment in Judson's Spring 2014 chapel series "According to the gospel."
We often think that racism is a problem for the ignorant. Pastor Youngren challenges listeners to think differently about how to solve this problem.
What do we mean when we talk about the gospel? Further, how are we saved? What are some of the implications of the gospel? Chris seeks to address these questions and set up the Spring 2014 "According to the Gospel" series in this chapel.