UL Chi Alpha Podcast

We're starting a new series where we tell the testimonies of students that have been transformed by Jesus. We hope this encourages and strengthens your faith as well as share your faith with others. 

In this topic episode, Princess, Riley, and Austin discuss the role of the Holy Spirit as the active presence of God. This is the last part in a three part series on the Presence of God.Who is the Holy Spirit?Why is it important?What is a spirit?Gifts of the Spirit?Whats that tongues thing about? Scriptures:John 3:6, chapter 8, 6:63, 16:13, 14:17, 16:14, 16:7-11, 16:13-141 Corinthians 12Romans 12:3-8Genesis 4:17 (Enoch)Galatians 5:16-17 (Keeping in step with the spirit)Acts 1:4 (Waiting for the Spirit)Resources:Bible Project Podcast - spirit word studyTim Mackie - I am who I am sermon seriesPaul, the Spirit, and the People of God by Gordon D. FeeForgotten God by Francis Chan

In this topic episode, Riley and Austin talk about what the Presence of God looked like in the Old Testament and how things changed in the New Testament. Then we get practical and talk about what the Presence of God means in our lives.1. What did God's Presence look like in the Old Testament?2. What changed in the New Testament?3. What does God's Presence "feel" like?4. What are some ways that we can enter His Presence?Scriptures:Genesis 1-3 (Adam and Eve/Eden)Genesis 28:10-17 (Jacob and the staircase to Heaven)Exodus 25-31(Construction of the Tabernacle)Exodus 28:31-35 (Holy of Holies and the priest's bell)1 Kings 6 (Solomon builds the temple)Revelation 21-22 (God restores his Presence)Resources:The Bible Project Podcast and videos

In this topic episode, Riley and Austin are join by staff member Ben Harrington to talk about hearing God's voice. This is the first part in a series on the presence of God.1. What does God's voice sound like?2. How is the Bible the Word of God?3. How do we know it's actually God's voice?4. I got all these voices in my head! Which one is His??Resources:Hearing God by Dallas Williard (book)Commentary by William BarclayJohn 10:27 (My sheep will hear my voice)

In this topic episode, Riley and Princess are joined by a diverse group of leaders in the ministry to talk about the current racism and injustice in the world today. 1. What is the problem and what caused it? 2. What is systematic racism?3. What is privilege and how can it be used for good?4. How should black people respond?5. How should white people respond?6. What does it mean for Christians to have hope in a broken world?

In this topic episode, Riley and Princess are joined by a student leader and future intern, Austin Howenstine, to talk about having peace in all circumstances. This is the final episode in a three part series in the book of Philippians. Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laxapodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/laxapodcast/Scripture:Philippians 4Job 5:24 (You will know your tents are "Shalom" when nothing is missing)Isaiah 9:4 (Prince of "Shalom")Ephesians 2 (Jesus has become our "Eirene")1 Kings 9:25 (Solomon "Shalom" the temple)Philippians 1 (He began a good work in you..."Hebrews 6:19 (Hope is our anchor)Matthew 5:9 (Beatitude for peace. My bad, I messed this one up in the podcast)Resources:Blue Letter BibleMerriam Webster DictionaryThe Bible Project video

In this topic episode, Riley and Princess continue their series in the book of Philippians by talking about Obedience in all circumstances. This the second part in a series in the book of Philippians. Scriptures:Philippians 2 and 3Judges 6-8 (Story of Gideon)John 21 (Peter feed my sheep)Second half of Acts is about Paul's obedienceRomans 8:38-39 (For neither life nor death poem by Paul)Resources:https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obedience (definition)

In this topic episode, Riley and Princess are joined by their social media team member, Courtney Dauphine, to talk about joy in all circumstances. This is the first episode in a three part series in the book of Philippians.Outline:1. Overview of Philippians (1:30)2. What is joy? (6:47)3. Why is hard to have joy? (18:11)4. How do we have joy? (29:40)5. Is joy realistic? (35:40)Scripture:1. Book of Philippians2. Isaiah 43:19 (Behold, I am doing something new)3. John 3 (Nicodemus and born again)4. Revelation 21 (The end of the story, no more pain and sickness. God will dwell with us forever)Resources:1. The Bible Project (Philippians)2. I am currently taking an online course by NT Wright on Udemy for Philippians that's very helpful3. BlueLetterBible.com

In this topic episode, Princess and Riley give updates regarding the Corona virus and the talk about humility in the book of 1 Samuel. This was the second part in a series on 1 Samuel. (The son that tried to kill David that he mourned over was Absalom in 2 Samuel, not Jonathan, for clarification)Scriptures:1 Samuel1 Samuel 2:7-9 (prayer of Hannah)2 Samuel 1 (David mourning over Saul)2 Samuel 18-19 (David mourning over Absalom)Luke 14:11 (Whoever humbles themselves will be exalted)Isaiah 6: 1-8 (Isaiah's commissioning as an example of Fear of the LORD)Philippians 2:1-16 Luke 23:34 (Jesus praying for his enemies on the cross)1 Thessalonians 2:17 (read 1 Thessalonians 3: 8-10 to know how much we love you :))Resources:CS Lewis' quote was from "The Weight of Glory"The Bible Project Read Scripture video for 1 Samuel

In this TNL episode, Zachary Licciardi spoke about the Parables of the Lost found in Luke Chapter 15.

In this topic episode, Riley and Princess are joined by special guest Andrew Youngblood, the chi alpha director of TCU and host of Campus Leadership Podcast, to discuss physical appearance and how it relates to trust. This is the first episode in a new series in the book of 1 Samuel.Scriptures:1 Samuel 1-16Genesis (story of Adam hiding)Philippians 4:8Exodus 32 (Story of the golden calf)Matthew 6:21 (where your treasure is, there your heart is)Breakdown:Outward appearance and trust in 1 Samuel - (5:45)Self Image - (12:12)Modesty - (29:35)Resources:Campus Leadership PodcastThe Bible Project on 1 SamuelThe Holy Spirit ;)

In this topic episode, Princess and Riley are joined by an alumni, Sarah Higgins, to finish their series with the topic of wisdom. This is the final part in a four part theme series on the Book of James.Breakdown:1. What is wisdom? (2:00)2. Wisdom in James (15:00)3. Wisdom begins with humility (31:20)4. Wisdom in finances (38:29)Scriptures:Proverbs 2Proverbs 3James 3: 1-12James 1:1-8Matthew 13:44-46 / Parable of the Hidden TreasureMatthew 5:21-22 / Looking at someone wronglyBook of Job and Ecclesiastes / Read them, please read themResources:The Bible Project podcast series on the wisdom books and literally anything else that they make

In this TNL episode, Zachary Licciardi finished the series "developing a deeper relationship with Christ" by talking about Walking with the Spirit. This sermon went through different stories in the book of Acts.

In this topic episode, Princess and Riley are joined by a student leader, Judah Barber, to discuss being a people of mercy. This is the third episode in a four part theme series on the Book of James.Breakdown:1. Scriptures2. Practically showing mercy3. How mercy sets us apart Scriptures:James 2:1-13James 4:6-10Matthew 5:4 / BeatitudesMatthew 5:7 / BeatitudesGenesis 18:16-33 / Abraham and SodomGenesis 21:8-21 / God's mercy towards Hagar and Ishmael(Luke 18:9) - (Luke 19:10)Matthew 18: 21-35 / Parable of Unmerciful ServantIsaiah 43:19 / "Behold, I am doing a new thing"

In this TNL episode, Cole continues his series on "developing a deeper relationship with Christ" by talking about how Jesus offers us new life. This sermon was based out of Luke 24:1-8.

In this topic episode, Riley and Princess are joined by the athletic pastor, Allison Marrs, to discuss taming the tongue. This is the second episode in a four part theme series on the Book of James.Breakdown:1. Scripture (1:00)2. Sins of the tongue (19:00)3. Dealing with the heart (25:00)Scriptures:James 3:1-12Matthew 7:15-19Matthew 12:34Proverbs 10:11Luke 6:45James 1:19-21Collosians 3:81 Peter 2:11 John 4:20Hebrews 12:7-8Hebrews 12:11Psalms 139:23-24

In this TNL episode, Cole continues the series on "developing a deeper relationship with Christ" by talking about how Jesus is the Bread of Life. This sermon was based out of John 6:25.

In this topic episode, Princess and Riley discuss trials. This is the first episode in a four part theme series on the Book of James. Note: Stephen was the first martyr, not James. But James was killed very soon after the resurrection. That was my bad. Breakdown of Podcast:1. Background on James and trials (4:15)2. What are trials? (12:43)3. Moping versus Expression? (36:09)Scriptures:James 1:3-4, 13-14James 4:7James 5:7-81 Peter 1:6-9Romans 5:1-5Matthew 7:24-27

In this TNL episode, Cole begins the sermon series on a deeper relationship with Christ by talking about "Focusing on the Cross." He based his message out of Mark 15:33-38.

God is not only a god of grace, love, and mercy, but also a creative God that spoke all diversity of life into being. Being in the image of God, we are uniquely creative beings. What role does creativity play in our faith? How can we healthily exercise our creativity in a way that glorifies the Lord?

In this TNL episode, Princess talks about being distracted by the work. She based her sermon out of Luke 10:38-42.

In this Topic episode, Princess and Riley are joined by two guests, Anabelle Treuil and Jairus Martin, to talk about "taking off the mask." We wear masks to hide, pretend, or protect what's underneath. Are you wearing your religion, image and reputation, or sin as a mask?

In this Topic episode, Princess and Riley are joined by two Chi Alpha leaders, Derrick and Jade, to talk about loving people you don't like inside and outside of community. Do you love people who get on your nerves?Do you only love people who give you a sense of validation?What's at stake if we don't love people we don't like?

In this Topic episode, Princess and Riley talk about their perspective of emotions' role in faith. If you never felt God again, would you still worship, pray, serve, and love Him?

In this episode of TNL recap, Riley and Princess break down the sermon by Zach Licciardi "Radical Obedience."

In this episode of TNL recap, Riley and Princess break down Miranda's sermon "Hope Extended."

In the first TNL recap episode, Riley and Princess break down Cole's sermon "A Good Heart Has Good Fruit."

In this TNL episode, Zachary Licciardi follows the life of Abraham and challenges us to live in radical obedience to God.

In this TNL episode, Miranda Taylor talks about how God works through us in what she calls "Jabeshian moments" taken out of 1 Samuel 11:1-11.

In this episode, the student leaders Riley and Princess introduce themselves, the extra content of the podcast, and describe what Jesus means to them.

On October 10th at Thursday Night Live, we talked about having a good heart with good fruit. What does that look like in our lives? Give it a listen!