York College Chapel Talks

Lance Loven dives into Mark 5. Where are you at spiritually? Distracted, in darkness, or devoted?

Dr. Stevenson introduces this week's spiritual discipline, studying. What is your attitude when reading God's word? How should you approach your time that you spend in the Bible?

President Westbrook reminds us that we're all image bearers of God—called to represent God's love to everyone here on earth.

Domineece Silvels shares how she navigates her mental health struggles by turning to God—reminding us that God listens, cares and never leaves us.

Mike Sander encourages us to be quick to surrender to Jesus. Don't let the distractions lead you to guilt, regret, and unchecked emotions.

Dr. Michael Case dives into the practice of listening to God. He has been listening to you, he knows and care about you. Find your quiet place and listen to God today.

Dr. Anessa Westbrook introduces this week's discipline, simplicity. We're exactly where Satan and the world wants us—divided, discontent, & distracted. Every yes is a no to something else.

Jai Dotson gives us a look into her life through pictures and videos from the past couple years of her "kids" as they grow in their mentor-mentee relationship.

Matt Fike speaks on the value of growth and personal evolution. To root your faith in God, devotion without distractions. "If you learn something and it's worth taking away, it ought to change you."

Dr. Best and Jay Twedt present our next spiritual discipline, mentoring. What kind of person do you want to be in the future? Who do you know in your life that is an example of who you want to be?

Steddon Sikes shares his family tree, their roots that they have at York University, and the legacy of his mother, Erma Louise "Robbie" Sikes.

Eliza Rohda challenges us to always look for God's reflection in everyone that he puts in our lives. She also reminds us to be aware of how we're reflecting God's image through our own personal words and actions.

Dr. Darrel Sears introduces this week's spiritual discipline, prayer. Sharing how you can being intentional when you spend time with God in prayer by using the Lord's prayer and practicing your prayer posture.

Mike Moser, lead pastor at Connection Christian Church, speaks on the importance of fixing your eyes on Jesus in a world full of distractions.

Katie Taylor tells her testimony of how she strengthened her faith and leaned on God in her journey of recovery from her eating disorder.

D.R. introduces the second spiritual discipline for the semester, silence and solitude. Come as you are. Release the need to perform. Trust that God meets you in the quiet.

Bryson Adams talks about focusing on small healthy habits to help you steadily grow and to better yourself daily.

President Westbrook introduces the first spiritual discipline that we'll focus on this spring semester. Challenging everyone to take part in their own personal fasting and spending time with God in prayer.

Katie Miles encourages us to lean into God when in the midst of chaos. To be comfortable with getting uncomfortable so that we can grow in him through those unpredictable moments.

President Tim Westbrook kicks off the 2026 spring semester with a challenge for the YU community, to make and spend time with God throughout this semester.

Malachi Meador touches on the topic of this world not being our final destination but we can find a place on earth by defining ourselves in Jesus who is welcoming us into God's home.

Kendall Fike walks us through her journey of searching for a home as a missionary.

Ken Yunevich encourages us to get involved, be present wherever God calls you to be, and to remember that God has given us now, this time and this place.

Leon Lewis speaks on the love of God and how nothing can separate us from God's unconditional love.

Eric Tremaine reminds us that we're all made in the image of God and that we should worship God as nature does, by being and doing what we were created to do.

Leanna Hawley reads Arnold Label's "Frog & Toad - The Kite", along with a story in Nehemiah, to remind us that we can do hard things with the help of God.

Bethany Wright gives us an insight on how she came to find York to be her home away from home through the YU community.

Jared Hawley speaks on how to listen to God's call to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with him.

Bobby DeHart speaks on the importance of loving your neighbor as yourself and being present in your community.

Reagan Branum tells of the blessing it is to practice discipline like Jesus by prioritizing mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Joel Coehoorn challenges us to be intentional with the things of this world that you give attention to and to put your focus on God.

Head Women's Basketball Coach Corinna Minjarez speaks on the importance of being fully where you are to make it your home.

Harrison Ramsey speaks on how big of an impact one's character and actions can have on yourself and others. Define your terms and find ways to serve God.

Britany Schroer provides insight on how everyone can find their worth and confidence through the love of God, finding purpose in this lifetime because we are made in his image.

Pam Miller gives us a walk-through of her home kitchen renovation to serve as a metaphor that we are all one of God's special projects, reminding us that we need to trust God's process and that he's always working on us.

Head Cheer and Dance Coach Bailey Davis dives into the story of Joseph to remind us that God's arms are always open wide, waiting for us to return home to him.

Landen Baum tells of his love for the YU community, encouraging others to not be afraid to go out and get involved to help build God's kingdom.

Josh Clark speaks on prioritizing your mental health and to know that God is always sitting right next to you, waiting to have a conversation with you.

Archford Manduvi speaks on his experience coming to America from Zimbabwe and how he found a home away from home at York University.

Dayton "Trip" Fraser expresses his gratitude through his storytelling of meeting loved ones and how God has a plan in everything that he does.

Jack Branum speaks on his life as a pastor's kid, how he found his calling, and how he's used his gifts from God to glorify him.

Dr. Lester Ray Miller III talks about his pet peeves and his frustration when people confine themselves to a box.

Madi "Cookie" Fields speaks on times in her life when she learned to always have faith in God, even in times of struggle and doubts.

Dr. Greg Stevenson shares stories about his hometown's local legend, Granville Davis.

Fuller Ming explains the perspectives of living a life of nihilism verses living a life with God and knowing your intrinsic value in Christ.

Deb Cleveland shares the love and connection that she has with her spirit animal, Anna, an elderly prophetess and widow from the Gospel of Luke.

Kinzie Norton shares about the many moments that have shaped her YU experience, and how God was with her for all of them.