Awaken Campuses Podcast

In our second to last class, we're talking about the "unspoken" agenda of media! How is it trying to shape us? What is it doing to our bodies, our spirits, and our relationships? Go ahead and hit play... it's time for SCHOOL.

It's everyone's LEAST FAVORITE day of class because we're talking about MODESTY. What should we wear? What should we post? Why are we having this conversation in the first place? Marcus and Michalla invite substitute teacher Katie Crull to Relationship School to unpack the heart of true modesty.

We took a bit of a break but we are BACK in class! This week Marcus and Michalla are jumping straight into the most awkward conversation yet - one on sexual lust. What is it? What does it do to us? Is there victory over it? Tune into this episode of Relationship School to find out.

Welcome back to class as we have another incredible substitute teacher joining us today to talk about FAMILY! Dr. Eddy Shigley, Professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, comes to Relationship School to bring us some wisdom on 5 traits of a healthy family. Join us as we unpack how God intended for the family to function, and redeems all of our non-ideal circumstances. Class is back in session!

Class is back in session this week with two very special guests, Mike and Leslie Colaw! It's time to talk about all things related to marriage - what it is, what it isn't, and what it can be. Join us for an amazing episode as Relationship School keeps on rolling.

WE HAVE A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER TODAY - Percy Bland, Jr. visits Relationship School to give us a little bit of sex education. Easily one of the least talked about topics in Christian circles, Marcus, Michalla, and Percy unpack God's creative and specific design for sex. Get your backpacks, it's time for class!

Our third class in relationship school has everything to do with what makes a healthy dating relationship. What should you look for in a significant other? What are godly boundaries inside a dating relationship? When is it time to break up with someone? Join Marcus and Michalla as they sit down to discuss what all of this looks like for followers of Jesus.

This week Marcus and Michalla tackle on of the least talked about topics in the Church - singleness. There are some undercover myths about singleness as a Christian that we're taught, and it's time to call them out and shed some light on them. Step into the classroom for another episode of Relationship School!

WELCOME TO RELATIONSHIP SCHOOL, where co-hosts Marcus DePeal and Michalla Veach kick off an 11 week course on relationships. Episode 1 lays the foundation for an energy-packed season covering topics such as singleness, dating, marriage, sex, friendship, and more. Class is in session - tune in now.

Why are so many young people leaving the local church? Why are parachurch ministries often more attractive to young adults than local church ministries? In this episode Marcus sits down with Austin and Maddie Wofford, two former campus ministry professionals and current church planters to try to find some answers to these pressing questions.

Destiny Rescue's very own Jason Tash joins the show this week to unveil the truth about the globe's fastest growing crime: human trafficking. Did you know that this horrific industry brings in a greater profit than Starbucks, Coke, Disney, and Nike combined? Tune into the full episode to learn more.

In our fifth off-limits episode, Dr. Jo Anne Lyon joins the show to discuss the multi-faceted issue of abortion. Throughout these 50 minutes, you'll get the national and political history of abortion in America as well as an honest conversation about its morality. Tune in to learn something new about such an important topic.

Is the new cultural perspective on sexuality sinful? A widespread identity crisis? A new way to follow Jesus? In our fourth episode of this "Off Limits" series, Marcus interview Pastor Mike Colaw of Trinity Church to ask some of the questions we're all asking regarding the LGBTQ+ conversation.

With racial tension being at an all-time high in the lives of today's young adults, many of us are looking for hope. In a culture that almost forces us to pick sides between majority and minority culture, police or anti-police, conservative or liberal, is there a third option? In this Off Limits conversation, these are the questions Pastor and Author Miles McPherson helps us answer.

Can you be a Christian and be a Democrat? Can you be a Christian and vote for Trump? Can you be a Christian and engage in politics at all? In our first true "Off Limits" conversation, Marcus interviews the Chancellor of Indiana Wesleyan University, Dr. Rod Reed, to find out.

We begin our "Off Limits" series by sitting down with Josh Lavender to discuss how to engage in tense conversations to begin with. How can you have a hard discussion that edifies everyone involved, honors each person and brings unity? Come and learn with us in episode 1 of season 3.

At first glance, playing or watching sports might seem like a topic that doesn't fit into the mental and emotional health conversation. However, in a season where the ability to both play and watch sports have been taken away from many of us, it's a great time to examine the hold they can have on our hearts. In this episode, Marcus and Josh Lavender discuss the potential idolatry of sports in our culture, and the impact that has on our lives.

God doesn't only search our hearts privately in our own relationship with Him, but he uses other people to search us as well. Through our community, God calls us out, calls us in, and calls us on. Join us this week as Marcus and AJ Wilk unpack the beauty of God searching us through others.

Lukewarm Christianity is illegal in the Kingdom of God. In Episode 8, Marcus is joined by special guest Jackson Freed as they unpack what it means for God to search our loves, and orient our desire towards Him.

Why is commitment such a serious problem for today's generation? We're buying homes later, changing jobs sooner, and getting married less. For this episode, special guest Jake Perry joins Marcus on the podcast to discuss all things commitment, and why committed relationships are good for us in our walk with Jesus.

God desires your thorough healing more than your instant healing. Join Marcus and Andy in episode 6 of our "Search Me" series as we ask God together to not only search our wounds, but to heal them as well.

On this episode, Northview Church's Micah Davis joins Marcus to continue this season's conversation. Join us as we discuss what it looks like to ask God to search our past and to set us free of anything that may be holding us back.

Have you ever wondered how big of a problem pornography actually is and how it is affecting us culturally? Tune in for our fourth episode of the season as Marcus and AJ discuss the problem and pervasiveness of pornography.

What is your thought life like? The Christian life is full of battles that often are won or lost in the mind. Join us for our third episode of the season as Marcus and Andy discuss what it looks like for us to have God search our thoughts.

"Don't distract yourself from the goodness of God." || This week we discuss what it looks like to embrace the pain of God doing a deep work in our hearts. Marcus and Josh both share their experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how God has been at work in their hearts during this unprecedented time in history.

Join us as we kick off Season 2, a series titled "Search Me: A journey to mental and emotional health." In this episode, Marcus and Josh dive into a prayer of David from Psalm 139, discussing why we should join David in asking God to search our hearts.

In the final week of our Kingdom Culture series, Marcus is joined by Josh to discuss one of the most fundamental elements of this culture - forgiveness. Tune in as we break down the parable of the unmerciful servant, and the impact unforgiveness has on our hearts.

This week Marcus and Andy sit down to talk about the important role that accountability plays in the Kingdom Culture. Jump into week 10 of our conversation on how we as Christians can partner with the Spirit in building His culture here on earth.

In week 8 of the Kingdom Culture series, Marcus and Josh Lavender discuss the symptoms of sin and the remedy for those symptoms. How do we live a life free from separation and shame? Tune in this week to join the conversation.

The 7th week of our Kingdom Culture series addresses the historic Christian practice of sabbath rest. In the middle of a frantic culture, Andy joins Marcus this episode to discuss how slowing down the pace of life helps us to be more present and more productive.

In week 6 of the Kingdom Culture series, Marcus and Andy unpack why spending time with the Lord is such an essential part of the Christian life. If you've always known what you're supposed to do and at times wondered why, jump into episode 7 with us to join the conversation.

This week Josh Lavender joins Marcus to continue the conversation about another integral piece to the Kingdom Culture - submission. Tune in to episode 6 to receive a new narrative on what actual submission is supposed to look like in the Christian worldview. 

This week Marcus and Josh unpack the Christian principle of deference, the willingness to limit your own freedom for the sake of others. Join the conversation as this Kingdom Culture series continues in week 4.

In week 3 of the Kingdom Culture series, Marcus is joined by AJ Wilk as they discuss the Christian practice of generosity and what it requires of us.

This week Marcus is joined by Josh Lavender as they discuss what it looks like for us to grow deeper into the love of Christ.

This week Marcus and Andy kick off the Kingdom Culture series by beginning with the very foundation of this culture - charitable love. Join the conversation about how the Scriptures define love for us.

Join us as Marcus DePeal and Andy Riemersma lay the groundwork for the coming weeks and explain the purpose of having an Awaken Campuses Podcast, while discussing the importance of college and young adult ministry.