Arisen

Emilee has a big announcement about her future with Arise. Please listen for this important update.  

Building a community is hard, and twitch streamers know what it takes to build a strong community with very little.  That's why Ollie Odinson is here.  To chat about how he and his partner Jess has created a positive, loving community all virtually on twitch.  This is a 2 part episode, and I hope you learn as much as I did about community, creativity, and using your talents to feel fulfilled!  Check out Ollie Odinson on Twitch and other social media channels! Arise Campus Ministry serves students at GMU and NOVA Community Colleges.  To find out more about Arise, go to arisegmu.org or check out on Instagram (Arisegmu)

Rev. Lauren Geraghty joins Arisen to talk about her call, how to advocate for others, and her seminary journey.  We are so excited that Lauren took the time to sit down and chat with us!If you are interested in learning more about Arise Campus Ministry at GMU and NOVA Community Colleges please check us out on IG:  Arisegmu and on the web at arisegmu.org

Welcome back to Arisen.  We are back this semester with an amazing new set of interviews, conversations and ways to connect.  Arisen is the worship podcast of Arise Campus Ministry, where Scripture and real-life application meet in life-giving ways.  Arise Campus Ministry is an ecumenical campus ministry supported by six different denominational partners and serves both George Mason University as well as NOVA Community College.  

This week, Felix and Drew welcome Abeeku to the podcast to talk about things he did that helped set him up for success at Mason.  We hope that you enjoy this short conversation.  Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

On this episode of Arisen, Drew sits down with the cohosts of the FUQ podcast and we discuss the importance of asking Frequently Unasked, Unanswered, and Uncomfortable Questions (get it FUQ) as well as how to deal with criticism.  Tempest Brevard, Rev. Yena Hwang, and Erin Sanzero also discuss criticism regarding the name of the podcast and how they have responded.  It is a fascinating episode of Arisen.Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.orgPlease also note that there is strong language used in this episode...listener discretion is advised.  

It's an exceptionally late Easter this year, but Drew and Emilee have a message for all of our students at Arise about finding hope, even in unexpected places.  We hope everyone knows they are loved by God unconditionally this Easter season.Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Join Felix and Drew as we discuss how to support others during difficult times.  Whether it is a personal tragedy, dealing with conflict around the world, discrimination in the US, or stressing about the semester how can we love one another in the community?   Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

In this second and concluding episode of our interview with Rev. Anne Holmes, Drew asks Rev. Holmes to share her experience from her ordination in 1982.  Rev. Holmes is the first lesbian pastor to be ordained in the United States.  Rev. Holmes shares the joys, pain and hardships that went along to being a trailblazer.  I  (Drew) learned so much from Rev. Holmes and am so grateful for our conversation together.  We hope you do too.   Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Drew sits down with Rev. Anne Holmes and they talk about ordination and why it is important.  Rev. Holmes is the first lesbian pastor to be ordained in the United States and offers some important insights into her childhood, call, and eventual ordination in 1982.  She is part of the United Church of Christ, which is a partner of Arise Campus Ministry. Next week we continue to hear from Rev. Holmes on her experience, courage, and resilience. Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Join Felix and Drew as they talk about the importance of authenticity and why being authentic matters to God.  We hope that all of you have authentic communities and relationships where you can be your true selves. Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Join us as we celebrate Emilee's ordination, explain what that means, the process, what this means for Arise and how ordination is a sign of unity within our partner denominations.  Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

This semester at Arise we are focusing on the things that make a healthy and loving community.  Today Drew chats with Ben Freedman who is our Campus Outreach leader, and they talk about how we can create a community where transgender students feel welcome.  Join us for this important conversation as we continue to be a place where all are welcome!Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

On this Christmas Day, Emilee and Drew wanted to share with you a short message telling our students how thankful we are for them, and the hope they find at Christmas Time.Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Family gatherings can be difficult, especially if people want to know about your major and career path.  Don't worry though, Drew and the Executive Director of University Career Services, Saskia Campbell, chat about tips and how to create some great goals to get you through those awkward conversations. 

So excited to be joined by Eric who is a student at GMU.  Eric shares about growing up as a pastor's kid and what it means to still be on a journey of faith.  Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Join us for another episode as Amanda Miller Garber and Drew chat about what to do with the family we are given.  Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Sophomore, Ben Freedman joins the podcast to talk about music and how it is a spiritual practice.  Join us every week for another reflection on spirituality, faith, and life.Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

On this episode of Arisen, Rev. Amanda Miller Garber and Drew hang out AGAIN and answer questions our faith communities want to ask God.  Disclaimer...we are not God...just two people who like to think theologically and authentically answer your questions.  This is part two of several (we will be releasing these throughout the semester), so we hope you like it!We hope this gets you thinking, makes you laugh, and connects you to God.To learn more about Arise Campus Ministry go to arisegmu.orgTo learn more about Rise go to https://www.riseharrisonburg.com

Join Tyler Morris, one of our young adults at Arise.  Tyler wanted the opportunity to share why diversity has impacted his life and his faith journey.Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

In this episode of Arisen, Drew sits down with another Arise senior Callie Spencer to chat about our new monthly mission program.  This month we are supporting the GMU Trans Clothing Closet which offers students a new wardrobe to match their identity.  To give to Arise's campaign go to https://arisegmu.org/monthly-mission Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

In this episode of Arisen, Drew sits down with Arise senior Zach Strasel to talk about his life, going around the country by boat, and how he unexpectedly found community at Arise.  Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

On this episode of Arisen, Rev. Amanda Miller Garber and Drew hang out and answer questions our faith communities want to ask God.  Disclaimer...we are not God...just two people who like to think theologically and authentically answer your questions.  This is part one of several (we will be releasing these throughout the semester), so we hope you like it!We hope this gets you thinking, makes you laugh, and connects you to God.To learn more about Arise Campus Ministry go to arisegmu.orgTo learn more about Rise go to https://www.riseharrisonburg.com

Drew sits down with Rev. Charlie Baber the artist and creator of the Wesley Bros comics.  Charlie is a youth pastor in North Carolina and in this episode we talk about what we find inspiring about the young adults we minister with, comics, and all kinds of different things. Special links:Wesley Bros Comics:  https://www.wesleybros.com/Charlie's Book:  https://www.cokesbury.com/Submitting-to-Be-More-VileArise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Welcome to a new semester and a new season of Arisen!  Today, Emilee and Drew talk about how they view an inclusive welcome and what it meant to them as they gear up for another year at Arise!  Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love, and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Drew sits down with Pat Luna, one of the founders of Resist Harm and we talk about the fight for inclusion in the UMC and how it important it is for all of us to do our part for LGBTQ+ inclusion in any space we find ourselves present. Special links: Resist Harm: https://resistharm.com Reconciling Ministries Network: https://rmnetwork.org UMC Next: https://umcnext.com More Light Presbyterians: https://mlp.org Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

One of our students, Jaxon shares their journey of faith and how Arise has been an incredible space of affirmation and healing in their relationship with God. Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Rev. Thomas James and I chat about social media, and whether it builds community or creates imposter community. Thanks for checking out Arisen. Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

On this special episode of Arisen Emilee and Drew discuss Holy Week and the importance of using our voices during the events of Palm Sunday and Easter. Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Join Drew and Vanessa, a GMU student, for a short discussion on what she has learned during the pandemic. We hope you enjoy this conversation between Drew and one of the students at Arise! Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Drew sits down with 1st year student, Tyler, and we talk about how Joshua 1:9 and other wise sayings have been a foundational part of his life. We hope everyone enjoys meeting Tyler! Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

We made it to our 50th episode. Thank YOU! In this episode Emilee and Drew talk about looking back this past year, celebrating how Arise has grown since they started their ministry and most importantly looking forward to the future of Arise. Arise is a campus ministry at George Mason University and NOVA Community colleges. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org and/or follow us on Instagram.

Drew is joined by Rev. Lauren Geraghty to discuss finding community in the midst of a "wilderness event". We continue to look at Jesus's temptation as well as the Israelites wandering in the desert. Arisen is the podcast of Arise Campus Ministry. Arise serves students at NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org or check us out on IG @Arisegmu.

In this episode Drew and Maéve sit down and discuss why Jesus being tempted in the wilderness is a meaningful story for college seniors right now. Arise Campus Ministry is a campus ministry that serves students at NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Rev. David Casey joins Drew as we talk about lessons about collaborating with others. We look at 1 Corinthians 3: 8 - 9 as a guide for our conversation. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry at Northern Virginia Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lived our their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Join Drew and a GMU student, Katey Sue, as we explore how Luke 15: 11 - 32 is meaningful for her during a difficult time in life and how Arise has been a life giving community for her. To follow Katey Sue on Tik Tok search for her Tik Tok handle: lilythesilypily. Arise Campus Ministry serves students at Northern Virginia Community Colleges and George Mason University. We believe in Jesus and thus welcome all, share God's universal love and compassionately live out our faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Join Emilee and Drew as we talk about the need to collaborate in ministry and in life. We use Acts 15: 19 as a springboard for our conversation together. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry at Northern Virginia Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lived our their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Meet Callie, Arise's new Social Justice intern. Callie joins Drew and we talk about Callie's call to social justice and use Romans 12 as a guide for our conversation. We also discuss ways you can get involved in social justice work through Arise. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

On this week on Arisen, Drew is joined by the Episcopal campus minister Rev. Kim Reinholz and we discuss Kim's call to ministry a verse that is meaningful for her, and her realization that same verse causes harm to others...and what we can do about that. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

This is a very different episode of Arisen. Drew was asked to speak to the Virginia United Methodist Conference staff and he chose to speak about the events of January 6 and the church's silence around this issue and many more. We discuss racism, white supremacy, and the events of January 6. For those that feel this is too much, please do not listen and we understand.> Drew uses Daniel 3 to talk about leadership that is needed and why silence is complicity. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Emilee and Drew use the story of Joseph to talk about Epiphany. We discuss how Joseph offers us a great lesson about Epiphany and how God continues to shine to us even today. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

We close the book on 2020 and look forward to 2021 using 2 Corinthians 5: 16 - 20. Join Emilee and Drew as we discuss resolutions, patiently waiting for the way God forms us and why 2020 may have something good after all. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Emilee and Drew talk about creative hope in our Christmas Eve message this year. We hope everyone has a great Christmas and thank you to everyone who continues to make Arise a wonderful community. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Drew is joined by Rev. Ryan LaRock in an important conversation about mental health, how to journey with someone going through a difficult season of life and the ways in which faith communities need to do more. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Join Drew and Rev. Sarah Payne as she talks about how art is a spiritual practice that can draw us closer to God. To see more of Sarah's artwork check out her IG account sanguinesparrowartworks. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

In this episode, Drew is joined by Paul Marcuson who is a GMU student and he shares his faith journey from the Catholic Church to the Episcopal Church and how the Holy Spirit strengthened him through Philippians 1. You are sure to be inspired by Paul in this episode of Arisen. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Elijah Nichols joins Drew on this week's episode where politics and religion collide. We talk about Jesus as an activist, about what the Biden administration means for advocates and how white people can't stop being allies. We use Luke 4: 16 - 19 as a guiding verse. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Minister Robert Faison, the Moderator of the Potomac Association (UCC) joins the podcast to share his faith journey, teach us about the UCC, and call us to live out our faith. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry of NOVA Community Colleges as well as George Mason University. Arise believes in Jesus and thus welcomes all, shares God's universal love and compassionately lives out their faith on campus and in the community. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

Drew sits down with the Rev. Chenda Innis Lee to discuss her work on the Racial Justice Taskforce in the Alexandria District. We talk Matthew 22: 15 - 22, Black Lives Matter, our hope and disappointments and so much more. Check out this supersized and important episode of Arisen. Arise is the campus ministry at George Mason University and NOVA Community Colleges. To find out more about Arise, go to www.arisegmu.org or check us out on IG @arisegmu

In this episode, which was filmed before Election Day, we talk about the importance of gratitude, and to be wary of entitlement. Emilee and Drew talk about Luke 17: 11 - 19. We hope you enjoy and find meaning out of this week's episode of Arisen. Arise is the Campus Ministry at George Mason University as well as NOVA Community College. To find out more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org

In this 30th episode of Arisen, we chat about Philippians 4: 4 - 9. Christian unity usually means that we shouldn't disagree and just be nice...but what if it meant something more. Emilee and Drew discuss. Arise Campus Ministry is the campus ministry at GMU and NOVA Community Colleges. To learn more about Arise go to www.arisegmu.org and follow us at Arisegmu on the gram.