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Real Life Ministries is a community of college students following Jesus at Oregon State University. 'In Real Life' is a podcast where we discuss aspects of serving Christ from the perspectives of students in our community. In addition to the IRL series, messages from our gatherings on campus are also available here.

Real Life Ministries


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    Real Life: Chad | Daniel 9 | 03.04.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 54:38


    Chad delivers a Daniel 9 breakdown for us tonight and dives deeper into its message. This is the conclusion of our winter term teachings, but stay tuned for more and a reveal of which book we're studying next term. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Ryan Tornberg | Daniel 7 & 8 | 02.25.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 56:14


    One of our staff members, Ryan, teaches out of Daniel 7 tonight. There is a ton of information given in this chapter, so get a pen and notebook ready. Stay tuned for more Daniel content. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Chad | Daniel 6 | 02.18.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 44:33


    Last week was All Campus Worship and it was amazing! Tonight, Chad is discussing the infamous Daniel 6: Daniel and the Lion's Den. Stay tuned for more Daniel content. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Chad | Daniel 5 | 02.04.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 45:55


    Chad delivers a great teaching in the Word tonight featuring Daniel 5. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Nemo | Daniel 3 | 01.21.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 35:20


    Our very own men's director, Nemo, opens the Word and teaches us tonight on Daniel 3. Stay tuned for more of our staff giving sermons this term. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Chad | Daniel 4 | 01.28.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:50


    Tonight's message is a little different, very condensed and short, due to The Week of Prayer and Fasting. Calvary Corvallis church joined us and prayed with us this evening, it is an annual event. That being said, Chad briefly touched on Daniel 4 and some of its highlights. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Chad | Daniel 2 | 01.14.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 46:24


    Chad's doing an awesome job of bringing us through the beginning portion of Daniel, specifically Daniel 2 tonight. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Chad | Daniel 1 | 01.07.25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 42:40


    Chad gives us the inside scoop of what to expect this term throughout the book of Daniel, but tonight's teaching is all on Daniel 1. Stay tuned this term for each chapter as we study our way through the book. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Chad | Hebrews 11 | 11.26.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 46:32


    Chad brings us close to the end of Hebrews 11 and dives deep into its message for us. This concludes our weekly study on this in-depth chapter study. Stay tuned for next term's study on the book of Daniel! Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Rob | Hebrews 11 | 11.19.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 47:43


    Pastor Rob of Calvary Corvallis brings us the message towards the end of Hebrews 11. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: John | Hebrews 11 | 11.12.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 49:42


    John, also our speaker from Fall Retreat, gives us a deeper understanding of select verses from Hebrews 11. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Chad | Hebrews 11 | 11.05.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 41:53


    Our very own college Pastor Chad brings us insightful teaching on Hebrews 11. Stay tuned for further studies of this chapter throughout this term. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Chad | Hebrews 11 | 10.29.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 44:46


    Chad bring us along through our continuous study of Hebrews 11, by focusing on and teaching a handful of verses. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Luke | Hebrews 11 | 10.22.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 52:46


    Join us in our continued study of Hebrews 11. This chapter is packed with excellent examples of God-fearing believers that have come before us and are notably mentioned in the Bible. Pastor Luke F. is bringing the Word and enthusiastic teaching! Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Scott | Hebrews 11 | 10.15.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 39:55


    Scott continues our study of Hebrews 11 by covering a few more verses from the chapter. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Chad | Hebrews 11 | 10.08.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 45:43


    Chad teaches on the first few verses from Hebrews 11. This term we're breaking down this entire chapter, a little bit every week. Stay tuned for more! Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle | Q&A | 10.01.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 49:32


    Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle come to OSU Real Life and answer student's questions on faith. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Chad | Acts | 05.28.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 51:25


    Chad finishes out the book of Acts here in one of our last Real Life meetings of Spring Term! Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Brandon Reynolds | Acts 27 | 05.21.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 31:16


    Listen as a Brian leads us through Acts and comes back to RL to encourage us! Brian was an early Real Life student and helped really kickstart the ministry here at OSU! Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Discussion Panel | Acts | 05.14.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 55:28


    Chad is joined by Coach Eric Ely, Head Coach for OSU Women's Basketball as well as Officer Chase from Corvallis. They field questions, discuss their takeaways from Acts, and give advice on how to be a light for Christ in the workplace!

    Real Life: Tom Ewers | Acts 22 | 05.07.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 39:54


    Real Life is blessed to listen to Tom Ewers, long time friend and elder at Calvary Corvallis, as he brings us the Word. Acts 22 tonight!

    Real Life: Chad | Acts 19 | 04.30.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 55:21


    Pastor Chad brings gives us a recap of the book of Acts and then continues on in our study of the book of Acts! Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Luke Frechette | Acts 18 | 04.23.24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 53:10


    Listen as Pastor Luke leads us through the book of Acts tonight!

    Real Life: Chad | Acts 17 | 04.16.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 51:48


    Listen as Pastor Chad leads us through Chapter 17 of Acts.

    Real Life: Luke | Acts 16 | 04.09.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 58:03


    Mo opens up the night giving her amazing testimony tonight and a guest speaker from South Beach Church in Newport, Oregon, Pastor Luke comes to lead us through Acts 16. Thanks for listening!

    Real Life: Acts 15 | 04.02.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 55:42


    Listen as a fellow student, Tyler shares his powerful testimony and Pastor Chad opens up Acts 15 tonight at LaSells.

    Real Life: Nemo | Acts 14 | 3.05.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 50:13


    Listen as Nemo leads us through Acts 14 tonight!

    Real Life: Ryan Tornberg | Acts 13 | 2.27.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 60:17


    Listen as OSU student, Cassandra shares her powerful testimony on how God changed her life and how that ties into Ryan Tornberg message as he walks us through Acts 13.

    Real Life: Matt Kimmell | Acts 12 | 2.20.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 64:32


    Listen as Matt Kimmell answers questions that the audience asks about mental health and many other questions. Matt Kimmell is a certified pastoral counselor from Albany. He also walks us through Acts 12 and how important it is to "sit in the story" and observe the great narratives in the Word.

    Real Life: Nemo | Acts 11 | 2.6.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 36:11


    Gio opens tonight up with his testimony of how the Lord pursued him and how he came to Christ. Our very own Nehemiah or "Nemo" then leads us into Acts 11.

    Real Life: Acts 9 | 1.16.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 19:40


    Ice storm hits Corvallis but doesn't stop Real Life from meeting! Hope you enjoy this week's episode on Acts 9 led by Pastor Chad.

    Real Life: Acts 8 Pt. 2 | 1.9.24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 50:24


    Tonight we get to listen to Nick and Kaitlyn share their experiences in China and then dive into Acts 8 led by Chad Weaver.

    Real Life: Acts 8 | 11. 28.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 45:20


    Listen as Justin shares how God moved in life through the life of his grandpa. Pastor Chad then teaches on Acts 8.

    Real Life: Ian Nelson | Acts 7 | 11.21.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 59:16


    Listen as Liv shares her story on how God changed her life. Then, Ian Nelson, vice-president of the organization Remember Nhu, talks about human trafficking around the world and how it parallels to Acts 7.

    Real Life: Pastor Rob | Acts 6 | 11.14.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 45:36


    Listen to David share part of his story on how God transformed his life. Then Pastor Rob teaches on Acts 6 at the La Selles Stewart Center.

    Real Life: Acts 5 | 11.07.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 48:54


    Listen to Taylor's powerful testimony of how the Lord worked in her life and then we'll dive into Acts 5 with Pastor Chad.

    Real Life: Josh and Jane Johnson | Session 5 | 10.28.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 70:12


    Listen as Josh and Jane Johnson talk about the importance of digging your wells deep and leaning into God's nearness in the mist of trials. This is morning 2, session five at Fall Retreat Sunriver.

    Real Life: Ryan and Lindsey Kelly | Session 4 | 10.28.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 50:55


    Listen as Ryan and Lindsey Kelly talk about how powerful God moved in their lives. This is session four at Fall Retreat Sunriver.

    Real Life: Aaron Wells | Session 3 | 10.27.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 46:02


    Listen as Aaron Wells opens up about his powerful testimony and is/was this really Gods plan. This is evening 3 session one at Fall Retreat Sunriver.

    Real Life: Jordan Smith | Session 2 | 10.27.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 47:39


    Listen as Jordan Smith opens up about his powerful testimony and how the Lord was faithful to him during a difficult part of his life. This is morning 2, session one at Fall Retreat Sunriver.

    Real Life: Scott Cruikshank | Session 1 | 10.26.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 70:48


    Listen as Scott Cruikshank opens up about his powerful testimony on his first night of Fall Retreat and how the Lord was faithful to him during a difficult part of his life. This is night one, session one at Fall Retreat Sunriver.

    Real Life | Acts 3 | 10.24.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 42:58


    Hear the vulnerable testimony of Bekah and how the Lord has taken her out of her old life an into a new life full of joy and community. Pastor Chad will then lead us through Acts 3.

    Real Life: Ryan Tornberg | Acts 2:1-13 | 10.17.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 41:51


    Listen as Ethan opens up about his testimony of how he how community and fellowship at Real Life. Our very own, Ryan Tornberg will then lead us into Acts 2 which has some powerful applications for our lives.

    Real Life: Luke Frechette | Acts 1 | 10.10.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 53:04


    Listen as Scott shares his powerful testimony of finding Real Life and a relationship with Christ. Then Pastor Luke Frechette from South Beach, Oregon will lead us through Acts 1.

    Real Life | The Book of Acts | Acts Overview | 10.3.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 50:28


    Listen as Nemo and Hannalei share their testimonies of finding the Real Life community and how it impacted them. Then, Chad leads us through an overview of the Book of Acts. This is Week 1 of Real Life on the OSU Campus.

    Real Life @ The SEC Plaza | What Are You Made For? | 9.26.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 50:24


    Listen to the powerful testimonies of Andrew and Ashlynn and the teaching brought to us by Pastor Chad. This is the first Fall Term Real Life in the SEC Plaza on the OSU Campus and we're asking the question What Are You Made For?

    Real Life: Last Real Life @ The SEC Plaza | Mini Message & Testimony | 6.7.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 17:20


    Listen to OSU student, Simon share his testimony before Pastor Chad's mini message at our final Tuesday night meeting of Spring Term on Oregon State Campus. Real Life is a community of authentic Jesus following college students learning to love Jesus and love others. Learn more: osureallife.com @osu.reallife on Instagram and YouTube @osureallife on FaceBook

    Real Life: Chad Weaver, Ryan Tornberg, & Hannalei Weiniger | John 17 | NO GREATER LOVE | 5.30.23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 55:20


    Listen to Pastor Chad, Ryan Tornberg & our women's director, Hannalei Weiniger teach on John 17 at our ninth Tuesday night meeting of Spring Term on Oregon State Campus. The three leaders wrap up our series on John 13-17, "NO GREATER LOVE" by sharing all their points on John 17. Followed by the teaching is an appreciation of the seniors in our community gradating, or those leaving Corvallis. Real Life is a community of authentic Jesus following college students learning to love Jesus and love others. Learn more: osureallife.com @osu.reallife on Instagram and YouTube @osureallife on FaceBook

    Real Life: John 16:16-33 | NO GREATER LOVE | 5.23.23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 51:34


    Listen to Kevin Brown share his testimony before Pastor Chad's message at our eighth Tuesday night meeting of Spring Term on Oregon State Campus. Chad continues our series on John 13-17, "NO GREATER LOVE" by going over John 16:16-33, he shares how we are to ask the Lord to give us a deeper filling of His love. Real Life is a community of authentic Jesus following college students learning to love Jesus and love others. Learn more: osureallife.com @osu.reallife on Instagram and YouTube @osureallife on FaceBook

    Real Life: Luke Frechette | John 16:1-15 | NO GREATER LOVE | 5.16.23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 60:39


    JESUS IS REAL. WE'RE GOING TO HEAVEN. AND WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE. Listen to students, Ian and Laa share how the Lord moved in their lives at Shasta this weekend followed by a powerful teaching from guest speaker, Luke Frechette. Luke shares on John 16:1-15 at our seventh Tuesday night of Spring Term on Oregon State campus. He continues our series on John 13-17, "NO GREATER LOVE" by highlighting the truth of being a Christ follower, "Jesus is real. We're going to heaven. And we're all gonna die." Real Life is a community of authentic Jesus following college students learning to love Jesus and love others. Learn more: osureallife.com @osu.reallife on Instagram and YouTube @osureallife on FaceBook

    Real Life: Chad Weaver, & Tim and Talisa Rogers | John 15:12-27 Panel Discussion | NO GREATER LOVE | 5.9.23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 65:04


    Listen to Chad Weaver & Tim and Talisa Rogers on a panel discussion over John 15:12-27. Tim and Talisa answer a set of questions based on the text as well as sent in student questions. Hope you can enjoy this delve into the word as we continue our series on John 13-17, NO GREATER LOVE. Real Life is a community of authentic Jesus following college students learning to love Jesus and love others. Learn more: osureallife.com @osu.reallife on Instagram and YouTube @osureallife on FaceBook

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