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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 | 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

    Real Life: John 15:1-11 | "I Am The Vine" | NO GREATER LOVE | 5.2.23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 57:43


    Listen to Abe Rogers share his testimony before Pastor Chad's message at our fifth 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 15:1-11, highlighting the message Jesus shared about Him being the vine and us being the branches. 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: Scott Schindelar | NO GREATER LOVE | 4-27-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 34:55


    Listen to guest speaker, Scott Schindelar share at our fourth Tuesday night of Spring Term on Oregon State campus. He continues our series on John 13-17, "NO GREATER LOVE" by going over John 14:16-31. 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 14:1-15 | NO GREATER LOVE | 4.18.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 53:50


    Listen to Pastor Chad Weaver share at our third Tuesday night of Spring Term on Oregon State campus. He continues our series on John 13-17, "NO GREATER LOVE" by going over John 14:1-15. Before Chad shares, Real Life member, Kaydence Strait shares her testimony! 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: Nemo Dunnavant | John 13:21-38 | NO GREATER LOVE | 4.4.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 32:42


    Listen to guest speaker, Nemo Dunnavant share at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. Before Nemo, Megan Wagner shares her testimony of how the Lord has moved in her life over the past four years of college. Nemo continues our new series on John 13-17, "NO GREATER LOVE" by going over John 13:21-38. 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 13 | NO GREATER LOVE | 4.4.23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 43:53


    Listen to Pastor Chad Weaver share at our first Tuesday night of Spring Term on Oregon State campus. He begins our new series on John 13-17, "NO GREATER LOVE" by going over John 13. 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: "Abiding in Jesus" | "Unwavering" | 3-14-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 26:25


    Listen to Pastor Chad Weaver share at our final Tuesday night meeting of winter term on Oregon State campus. He finishes our series on discipleship, "Unwavering" by highlighting the tremendous importance of abiding in Jesus. 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: Ryan Sugai | “Getting Alone with Jesus" | 3-7-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 47:08


    Ryan Sugai shares at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. Scott continues our discipleship series, "Unwavering" with his message covering the paramount importance of getting alone with Jesus. We hope the Lord can meet you through this amazing message from Ryan. 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: Assurance of Salvation | "Unwavering" | 2-28-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 43:47


    This episode opens with Bethany Weaver announcing Chad Weaver's coming 40th birthday. After that, Chad shares at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. Chad continues our discipleship series, "Unwavering" with his message dealing with our assurance of salvation, and how to know if you're saved, and the necessary steps to take. 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: Traveling Team | 2-21-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 51:55


    This episode opens with a student testimony from our very own Berakah Cook, and we're so excited for you to hear how Jesus has completely changed her his life. After Berakah, a member of the Traveling Team shares at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. His message is about the whole story of the Bible and how we as Christians are to GO and SEND. Learn more about Traveling Team by checking out their social media accounts towards the bottom of the description. Real Life is a community of authentic Jesus following college students learning to love Jesus and love others. Learn more: Traveling Team @thetraveling team Real Life osureallife.com @osu.reallife on Instagram and YouTube @osureallife on FaceBook

    Real Life: Bethany & Chad Weaver and Donny & Misty Haima | Valentine's Day Panel Discussion 2-14-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 85:07


    Listen to our special Valentine's Day Real Life. Starting off, our very own women's director, Hannalei Weiniger shares her testimony. Which is then followed by a panel discussion on questions about relationships with Bethany & Chad Weaver and Misty and Donny Haima! 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 FaceBook

    All Campus Worship 2023 | Student Testimonies & Coach Eric Ely | 2-8-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 50:30


    This episode contains all of the student testimonies and Coach Eric Ely's message at All Campus Worship on the Oregon State campus! It was a powerful night of worship and stories of how Jesus has changed lives on campus. Jesus | Stories | Worship Learn more: All Campus Worship @allcampusworship on Instagram Real Life osureallife.com @osu.reallife on Instagram and YouTube @osureallife on FaceBook

    Real Life: Scott Schindelar | “Learn the Unforced Rhythms of Grace “ | 1-31-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 52:05


    This episode opens with a student testimony from our very own Nick DuVernay, and we're so stoked for you to hear how Jesus has rocked his world. After Nick, Scott Schindelar shares at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. Scott continues our discipleship series, "Unwavering" with his message dealing with the struggle of apathy in our walk with Christ. He proceeds to highlight the absolute importance of following good Godly leadership as a disciple of Christ. He states that discipleship is not just something we do- it's something we are. We hope the Lord can meet you through this amazing message from Scott. 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: Jake Moevao | "Unwavering" The Importance of Discipleship | 1-17-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 45:04


    Listen to our guest speaker, Jake Moevao share at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. He delves into some of his life stories relating to discipleship as well as diving into Luke 9 for a greater context, all highlighting the importance of discipleship. 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: "Unwavering" The Importance of Discipleship 1-10-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 43:26


    Listen to Pastor Chad Weaver share at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. He begins Winter Term by kicking off our series, "Unwavering" which will be highlighting the importance of discipleship. 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: James 5:13-18 11-29-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 29:47


    Listen to Pastor Chad Weaver share at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. He wraps up our series on James by highlighting the importance and power of prayer through James 5:13-18. 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: James 5:7-20 11-22-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 55:22


    Listen to Pastor Chad Weaver share at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. He covers James 5:7-20 which goes over the importance of patience, not grumbling, letting your "yes" be "yes" and many other things. 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: Scott Schindelar 11-15-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 52:00


    Listen to our guest speaker Scott Schindelar share at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. He covers James 4:13-18 - James 5:1-6, which covers how we are not to boast about tomorrow because only the Lord knows what will happen in the future. Scott continues to highlight how important it is to not bend God's will to ours, but how we are to bend ours to God's. 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 FaceBook

    Real Life: Connor Clark 11-08-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 58:56


    Listen to our guest speaker Connor Clark share at our Tuesday night meeting on Oregon State campus. He covers James 4:1-10, which covers how God is a jealous God and deeply desires our relationship with Him. You don't want to miss this powerful message. 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 FaceBook

    Real Life Fall Retreat 2022: Saturday Night w/ Mark Spence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 47:49


    Listen to the final night and final message from Mark Spence that was shared in early November at Real Life Fall Retreat 2022 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 FaceBook

    Real Life Fall Retreat 2022: Saturday Morning w/ Mark Spence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 77:32


    Listen to the second morning and fourth message from Mark Spence that was shared in early November at Real Life Fall Retreat 2022 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 FaceBook

    Real Life Fall Retreat 2022: Friday Night w/ Mark Spence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 59:57


    Listen to the second night and third message from Mark Spence that was shared in early November at Real Life Fall Retreat 2022 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 FaceBook

    Real Life Fall Retreat 2022: Friday Morning w/ Mark Spence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 44:33


    Listen to the first night morning and second message from Mark Spence that was shared in early November at Real Life Fall Retreat 2022 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 FaceBook

    Real Life Fall Retreat 2022: Thursday Night w/ Mark Spence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 64:04


    Listen to the first night and first message from Mark Spence that was shared in early November at Real Life Fall Retreat 2022 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 FaceBook

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