The XA LIVE Recap

Join Leland and Jenni in a conversation about American Christianity. How we display Jesus matters in a watching world, it is how people determine who Jesus is. You also might learn a little bit about the laws of Thermodynamics along the way!

We all love entertainment but there are some challenging questions when it comes to it. How do we keep entertainment in the right place? Why is it so tempting for us to escape to entertainment? Why do our habits with entertainment get out of control so easy? How do we reprioritize entertainment in our lives? Join Leland and Jenni in the conversation about the idol of entertainment today.

We all like to be comfortable but when does comfort go too far. Join Leland and Jenni in the conversation about the idol of comfort.

So often we think of it as an Old Testament problem, but idolatry is prevalent today as well. So let's start talking about it! We are going to talk about the basics of idolatry and how to start identifying it in your own life. Thanks for joining us for the conversation.

Calling all parents of Tech students!! How can YOU be #fallready? Hear Dr. Crawford and Jenni discuss tips for parents of how they can best help their children succeed in college.

In this episode, Jenni and Sam Speed discuss some practical ways to start the year strong, including how to persevere and be committed to your goals.

When everything is constantly shifting around us, planning can be challenging. But even with uncertainty, there are some habits and patterns you can control. Hear from Louisiana Tech Faulty Member, Adam Collins, Director of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, about what he advises all students to plan for in order to be successful this year.

One of the greatest resources students have in college is their professors. But what could the professors say to help students succeed and love what they do? Hear from Dr. Tim, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies and see what tips he gives students.

Jenni and a Louisiana Tech Administrator, Lindsay Cavin- Coordinator of Student Development, discuss some helpful tips and information that can help you transition to campus and be #fallready.

Youth pastors invest lots of time in you and they care deeply about your transition to college. Join us in a conversation with Melvin Stringfield to hear what your youth pastor want you to know going to college.

Sometimes we want the life others have because it looks better. But the struggle of comparison drains the life and joy out of us and denies us the opportunity to live the life that God created us to live. Join Tony Jones, from McNeese Chi Alpha, and Jenni as they talk about how to find freedom in living for Jesus and not someone else.

In this episode, Jenni and Malori talk about how our emotions are a gift from God but learning to acknowledge them instead of suppressing or denying them is important.

What we say in our minds about ourselves or others influences a lot of what we do and how we live. In this episode, Jenni and Destiny talk about how to identify the self talk patterns we use and how to change the way we think.

In this episode, Leland and Jenni talk about the struggle with faulty thinking. We all struggle believing lies and have thought processes that are just wrong. Listen to learn how to identify faulty thinking and how to make steps forward.

In this episode, Jenni and Brittany talk about the struggle to overcome the fear of what people think, the fear of rejection, and what steps you can take to grow.

When you are facing an obstacle that seems hard, knowing what to do is often confusing. In this episode, Jenni and Brittany discuss the topic of grit and why it is important.

What is the difference between resting and escaping? How do we find the deep rest that our soul longs for? Join Jenni and Ali Buras, from LSU Chi Alpha, as they discuss their own personal struggles and revelations from Jesus on rest.

Jenni and Brittany talk about why unpredictability in life is so hard and how to navigate dealing with the unknowns.

Jenni and a guest alumni, Morgan Fulton, talk about the challenges of race that we are facing today in our country and how we as the body of Christ should respond in order to love others well and continue to advance God's Kingdom.

How do I share Jesus with my friend who doesn't want to hear it? What is it like hearing God's voice? You asked the questions, and we are here this week to answer!

You asked, and we are answering!! Hear what Jenni and Leland have to say about some of your questions.

In this episode, Jenni talks to graduating seniors to share what is next in there life and some of the best moments that have impacted them while in Chi Alpha. We will also be hearing from Adam and Kaitlyn about what God has for them after they get married.

In this episode, Jenni talks to a missionary in a sensitive country about how we can intentionally advance God's Kingdom and choose to disciple others in the midst of this pandemic.

On this episode of the XA Live Podcast Jenni Talks with Leland and Brittany about the importance of prayer and how we can grow in prayer during this pandemic.

On this Episode of the XA Live Podcast, Jenni talks with Kaitlyn and Malori about why we need community during social distancing. They will also talk about the unique opportunities the pandemic creates for community building.

In this episode of The XA Live Podcast, Jenni talks to her husband Leland about how to lead yourself in personal devotion and she talks to Brittany about personal worship.

In this episode of the XA Live Podcast Jenni is talking to guest speaker Destiny Deas about how to be proactive in the middle of a pandemic. Destiny is a pastor at Northpoint Community Church in Bossier City. She is also a lawyer, a small business owner and a friend of Chi Alpha.

In this episode of The XA Live Podcast, you will hear from Jenni, Malori, and Adam about processing the world around you amid the COVID-19 pandemic and learning how to engage our reality to move forward. Here is the link to the article Jenni mentioned! https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/naming-loss-and-gratitude-with-young-people

On this episode of The XA Live Podcast, you will hear from Jenni and Brittany talking about five healthy habits to develop while under self-quarantine.