Podcasts about Chi Alpha

In this episode, we're joined by our friend Abby Newkirk, a Chi Alpha missionary serving at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. Abby shares her journey of following God's call—one that includes a cross-country move, deep relational roots, and a few surprising connections (including her college roommate Megan and a pivotal conversation with Stephen that helped point her toward Rowan!). Her story is a beautiful reminder that God's plans often unfold through a series of faithful, everyday yeses.Together, we talk about what it means to say “yes” to God—not just in the big, dramatic moments, but in the small daily choices that shape our obedience and sharpen our ability to hear His voice. If you've ever wondered how to discern God's direction or if you're in a season of waiting and wondering, this conversation will encourage you to lean in, listen closely, and trust that God is speaking—even in the ordinary.Connect with Abby on Instagram Follow Going Somewhere Podcast on InstagramAsk a Question or Suggest a Guest | goingsomewherepod.comSubscribe to us on YoutubePodcast Music: Electric Ten by Broke in SummerGoing Somewhere is a resource of Northview ChurchStephen's Instagram & Website

How can a humble, compassionate, forgiving Jesus say, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father,” yet the Father of the Old Testament seems to be a pro-slavery, jealous, genocidal, misogynistic God? This is a legitimate question with a legitimate answer. In this session, we will explore this topic equipping you and the leaders in your church to respond to this question with confidence. Steve Brannan Great Lakes Regional Director, Chi Alpha

Spring 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

Spring 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

Spring 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

This Sunday, we kicked off our 2025 Kingdom Builders series and heard from Pastor Derek as he shared about Chi Alpha!Sent ChurchWeAreSent.church

Winter 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

Winter 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

Born gay is a narrative that severely inhibits anyone dealing with same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria. Dr. Linda Seiler talks about both the qualitative research that she did regarding same sex attraction as well as the transformation she went through after she reoriented her life towards God. Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/gqJ48N5uqYA Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Forgiveness and Healing 02:47 Pursuing Intimacy with Jesus 06:01 Facing Pain for Transformation 08:54 Understanding Temptation and Responsibility 12:14 The Cycle of Transformation 15:11 Exploring the Five Streams of LGBTQ Responses 18:09 Condemnation vs. Affirmation 20:59 Accommodation and Identity 23:53 Mortification and the Fall 27:14 Understanding Temptation and Sin 30:36 The Complexity of Concupiscence 33:25 Celibacy: A Gift or a Burden? 37:43 Holistic Transformation: Body, Soul, and Spirit 41:03 The Role of Prayer in Transformation 43:08 Identifying the Root of Desires 44:05 Advice for Parents of LGBTQ Individuals 46:20 The Importance of Language in Identity 50:23 Resources for Further Learning Dr. Linda Seiler is a trailblazer in understanding gender identity and sexuality. Born and raised in a conservative environment, Linda faced internal conflicts regarding her gender identity from a young age. Despite these challenges, she pursued her education with determination, eventually earning a PhD from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Her academic journey was marked by a deep exploration of gender and sexuality, culminating in a dissertation that examined the experiences of individuals who have undergone significant personal transformations. As an ordained minister, Linda has dedicated her life to ministry and education, leading initiatives like Chi Alpha at Purdue University and serving as a National XA Field Specialist. Her book, "Trans-Formation," reflects her personal journey and academic insights, offering guidance to those navigating similar paths. Through her work, Linda continues to inspire and educate, contributing significantly to the discourse on identity and transformation. Linda's website: https://lindaseiler.com/   Get the 5 streams document here: https://lindaseiler.com/resources/   Buy her book, “TRANSformation” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1625862601   Linda shares her story with Focus on the Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4WxPhWdU60    Follow her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/RevLindaSeiler/ https://www.instagram.com/revlindaseiler/ https://x.com/revlindaseiler?lang=en   ReStory Ministries: https://restoryministries.org/ Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute   Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/ Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/ Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/ 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/ 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/ Listen to our podcast:  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1 Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/support

Linda wanted to be a man. She had planned it all out, to the monetary side and even going so far as to choose the name, 'David' for her post operation itentity. But a powerful experience when she was 21 with Christ changed her life forever. Listen as she shares her journey with gender identity, sexual attraction, faith struggles, and her 11-year transformation. She highlights pivotal moments, the role of confession, accountability, and divine intervention in her healing.   Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/   Linda stresses forgiveness, responsibility, and the messy nature of discipleship in her path to self-acceptance and faith. She discusses her research on individuals transitioning from an LGBT identity, exploring commonalities and mindsets aiding transformation. Linda emphasizes intimacy with Jesus over sexual orientation change and outlines a transformation cycle involving pain and a relationship with Christ. She introduces five streams of Christian responses to LGBTQ issues, advocating for nuanced understanding. Linda and Dr. J Show discuss Christian perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues, including affirmation, accommodation, mortification, and holistic transformation. Linda highlights identity, parental roles, and language's impact on perceptions, stressing compassion and truth in addressing same-sex attraction complexities.   Dr. Linda Seiler is a trailblazer in understanding gender identity and sexuality. Born and raised in a conservative environment, Linda faced internal conflicts regarding her gender identity from a young age. Despite these challenges, she pursued her education with determination, eventually earning a PhD from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Her academic journey was marked by a deep exploration of gender and sexuality, culminating in a dissertation that examined the experiences of individuals who have undergone significant personal transformations. As an ordained minister, Linda has dedicated her life to ministry and education, leading initiatives like Chi Alpha at Purdue University and serving as a National XA Field Specialist. Her book, "Trans-Formation," reflects her personal journey and academic insights, offering guidance to those navigating similar paths. Through her work, Linda continues to inspire and educate, contributing significantly to the discourse on identity and transformation. Linda's website: https://lindaseiler.com/   Get the 5 streams document here: https://lindaseiler.com/resources/   Buy her book, “TRANSformation” https://www.amazon.com/dp/1625862601   Linda shares her story with Focus on the Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4WxPhWdU60    Follow her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/RevLindaSeiler/ https://www.instagram.com/revlindaseiler/ https://x.com/revlindaseiler?lang=en   ReStory Ministries: https://restoryministries.org/   This Dr J Show is also on the following platforms:   TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com   https://rumble.com/c/TheRuthInstitute   https://www.bitchute.com/channel/MXkWgTk4Brwr/   https://odysee.com/@TheRuthInstitute:7   Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://ruthinstitute.org/newsletter/   Be sure to subscribe, and check out ALL the Dr J Shows!   Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you!   Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute  Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed   Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse   Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/   Listen to our podcast: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1

Winter 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

Winter 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

Brent Silkey is the founder of 30forfreedom.org and leads Chi Alpha at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Brent will be running the Great World Race - 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Learn more about 30 For Freedom: www.30forfreedom.org The Great World Race Video used with permission from Ben Hegi Media: https://www.instagram.com/ben.hegi Our sponsor today: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship Join us in March in Minneapolis: www.youngadults.today/conference www.youngadults.today 

Winter 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

Winter 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

Winter 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

The Traveling Team message at Chi Alpha!

Winter 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

Winter 2025 message series at Chi Alpha!

Series: Special GuestNo: Speaker: Joey Kelly

Fall 2024 message series at Chi Alpha!

Fall 2024 message series at Chi Alpha!

Fall 2024 message series at Chi Alpha!

Fall 2024 message series at Chi Alpha!

Fall Retreat 2024 messages at Chi Alpha!

Fall Retreat 2024 messages at Chi Alpha!

Fall Retreat 2024 messages at Chi Alpha!

Fall Retreat 2024 messages at Chi Alpha!

Fall Retreat 2024 messages at Chi Alpha!

Fall 2024 message series at Chi Alpha!

Righteous by Faith - The Book of Philippians by Podcast for Chi Alpha at the University of Memphis.

Glen Davis, Chi Alpha director at Stanford University and our 2024 Breakaway speaker, gives a message challenging us to become ambassadors for Jesus.

Fall 2024 message series at Chi Alpha!

We start off our new sermon series talking about our Anchors in Chi Alpha. We are calling it "Following Jesus: Starter Pack", the Rev. Jen Godzwa will be speaking about our first anchor which is to Love God and how we can do that today. May you continue to love God as we all seek Him.

Welcome back!!! Another school year on it's way!!! We are kicking it off with what to expect at Wednesday Night live and what our community is all about. Join us as we have two students share what Chi Alpha has meant for them and Rev. Marcus sharing how we can be intentional for this school year. Love God and pass it on.

Welcome to the Change The Map podcast, where we inspire, educate, and resource you to transform the Buddhist world through prayer and action. Join us as we explore the mystical world of Buddhism. Discover its unique challenges, meet Buddhist background followers of Jesus, and engage in strategic prayer to change the spiritual map of the Buddhist world....This month, we're joined by Cassandra, a Chi Alpha missionary working in South Korea. On this episode, Cass shares her testimony, time with Chi Alpha, and call to World Missions. She also shares ways that we can pray for Chi Alpha, Korea, and beyond.For more resources and prayer opportunities, click the links below.Website: https://changethemap.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmu0ndxRYOLhYImtiGNtkzgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/changethemapprayerteamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/changethemapTwitter: https://twitter.com/changethem...

Prayer Moment 1 of 4 in AugustPrayer for Chi Alpha students in South Korea...1. Pray for mental and emotional health for Chi Alpha students in South Korea.2. Pray for deep fellowship to continue to grow as students gather, witness, and experience true community through Chi Alpha.3. Pray for students with low-trust proclivities. Pray that they would open their hearts to trust groups that are gathering to glorify Jesus.For more resources and prayer opportunities, click the links below.Website: https://changethemap.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmu0ndxRYOLhYImtiGNtkzgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/changethemapprayerteamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/changethemapTwitter: https://twitter.com/changethem...

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post Chi Alpha Campus Ministries | Missions Sunday first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

“As ones who have been shown mercy, may we [Christians] demonstrate God's compassion toward those who embrace all things LGBTQ” writes Linda Seiler in Transformation. “At the same time, may we hold fast to God's Word, refusing to compromise on His sacred design for sexuality that images the gospel. Such compassion without compromise reflects God's heart and leads to transformation.” In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to Seiler about her former desire to become a man, and how Jesus Christ transformed her from the inside out. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Linda Seiler, Ph.D., is an ordained Assemblies of God minister, a Chi Alpha missionary, and executive director of ReStory ministries. She is author of Transformation: A Former Transgender Responds to LGBTQ. ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Captivated. There is a difference between knowing the Word of God and knowing the God of the Word. The Captivated Bible study takes women deeper with God so that they may be firmly rooted, unshakable, and flourishing in His Kingdom. For more information about Captivated, visit MyHealthyChurch.com.

During Network Conference 2024 we had several value added sessions to encourage ministers and leaders in specific areas. One of them was a presentation by Dr. E Scott Martin, the former National Chi Alpha Director. He shared how to incorporate the principles of relational and biblical discipleship, that are so effective for our Chi Alpha missionaries, into our local church context

Join us for the final Chi Alpha service of the 2023-2024 school year! Our amazing class of Spring 2024 senior share their testimonies of what the Lord has done.

On part three of this episode, we finish our conversation with Ben Stubbs, TCK from South Africa and current campus missionary with Chi Alpha. Join part three of our conversation as we discuss why the ways of Jesus are so much better than living by the standards of the world. Ben shares about what God is teaching him about finding fulfillment in living the life He intends and about the fruit that comes from a life centered on God. We talk about the power of forgiveness, the choice to trust, counting the cost, the pain and necessity of change. You'll hear stories, powerful testimonies, and really helpful insight in growing as a follower and disciple of Jesus. HOSTS: Michelle Ellis & Chloe Jones SONG: Sunscreen by Vic Davi SHOW NOTES:6:44 | John 10:10 - “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”17:55 | Philippians 4:8 - “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”18:27 | Psalm 119:103 - “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”19:14 | John 15:26-27 - “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.”19:29 | John 16:13 - “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.”29:29 | ⁠Building Your Own Faith (part 2 with Gracie Bueno and Izzy Perez)⁠ - 19:19 31:59 | Matthew 7:17-20 - “A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit…”31:59 | John 15:1-2 - “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”37:12 | ⁠2 Corinthians 4:17⁠ - “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” 39:50 | ⁠Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses⁠ in Brazil KEY QUOTES:2:04 | “God created us to live a certain way. He designed us to live with a certain set of laws and morals and ideals. When we are existing outside of that, it doesn't feel like joy. It doesn't feel like satisfaction or fulfillment.”6:30 | “The more that you test His words, the more that you attempt to live it out, you see that it's real, it's true, it's life-giving, it's the way to an abundant life - the life that Jesus promises us in John 10:10.”9:44 | “There is life in forgiveness.”25:20 | “There's always something off when the devil is trying to convince you of something. And you can almost always tie it to fear or worry or shame or anxiety or just a lack of self worth.”29:51 | “We have a choice in trust.”31:50 | “ Is the fruit that I'm seeing in my life indicative of my heart's condition?”34:30 | “Until the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change we will never change.” CONNECT WITH US: Website | Instagram COMMON TERMS: TCK - third culture kid MK - missionary kid LAC - Latin America Caribbean

Today we tackle Greek life! Not really but we are covering another Christian college organization; Chi Alpha. What may seem like an innocuous and maybe an even boring Christian club, has also been accused of cult-like behavior. Most recently, it serves as a backdrop for an SA scandal in Texas. Join us today as we cover the Chi Alpha Christian organization!Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @sotgpod

Steve Pavek and his wife, Erin, live in Alaska where they serve as missionaries. They pioneered Chi Alpha at the University of Alaska - Anchorage and have been active in creating new opportunities to reach and disciple people in rural Alaskan villages. Steve first visited Alaska during his junior year of college and experienced a strong call from God and has dedicated his life to the work of pioneering and championing missions in Alaska ever since. Fun Fact: Stephen and his now wife, Taylor, helped Steve and Erin move to Alaska in 2014. In this episode, Steve shares about his journey to accepting a call from God to move to Alaska. He shares about the joys and the challenges along the way and challenges listeners to take risks for Jesus in their everyday life. Steve and Stephen also recount some stories of their friendship. This episode will definitely challenge you! Enjoy this episode!Follow Steve on Instagram | @steven.pavekLearn more about Alaska Student Partnership | aksp.orgLearn more about What I Have | whatihave.orgFollow us on InstagramAsk a Question or Suggest a Guest | stephenglasser.com/podcast/Subscribe to us on YoutubePodcast Music: Electric Ten by Broke in SummerGoing Somewhere is a resource of Northview ChurchStephen's Instagram & Blog

On part two of this episode, we continue our conversation with Ben Stubbs, TCK from South Africa and current campus missionary with Chi Alpha. Join part two of our conversation as we discuss spiritual formation and disciplines such as prayer and silence. Ben shares about the many things God is teaching him in this season about walking in the ways of Jesus. You'll hear stories, powerful testimonies, and really helpful insight in growing as a follower and disciple of Jesus. What questions do you have about this episode? How can we help support you or your TCK? We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us HERE. HOSTS: Michelle Ellis & Chloe Jones SONG: Sunscreen by Vic Davi SHOW NOTES:1:54 | The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer2:04 | Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer9:11 | Winning the War on Your Mind by Craig Groeschel10:24 | 2 Corinthians 10: 5 - “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”13:01 | Psalm 27:4 - “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.”17:12 | Psalm 84:10 - “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere…”20: 47 | Isaiah 6:8 - ‘Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”'33:42 | Elisabeth Elliot - “My heart was saying, 'Lord take away this longing, or give me that for which I long.' The Lordwas answering, 'I must teach you to long for something better.'”35:42 | Job 1:21 - “…The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Interested in partnering with Ben Stubbs in prayer, one-time giving, or monthly giving? Do that HERE. COMMON TERMS:TCK - third culture kidMK - missionary kidLAC - Latin America Caribbean

On today's program, another person has sued the Assemblies of God and the denomination's college ministry Chi Alpha. The victim, who is blind, claims he was sexually abused by one of the Chi Alpha leaders over the span of five years. We'll have details. Also, Christians are often among the first to give to humanitarian aid nonprofits when a crisis hits—but where does the money go? We talked with some of the biggest ministries, like Samaritan's Purse and World Vision, to find out. And, Compassion International reclassified itself as an association of church with the IRS—meaning they no longer release public form 990s. We'll look deeper into what that means. But first, a legal victory for Child Evangelism Fellowship after their Good News Clubs were kicked out of public schools in Providence, Rhode Island last year. FINAL WORDS:  I also want to remind everyone that we're offering an important new book this month to everyone who donates to MinistryWatch. It's called “End The Reign of Pain – Identifying and Treating Toxic Leadership. It's by Rickardo Bodden, and we'll send it to you absolutely free, as our thank you, for a gift of any size to MinistryWatch this month. Just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the DONATE button at the top of the page. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Daniel Ritchie, Shannon Cuthrell, Clemente Lisi, Tony Mator, Eric Obernauer, Brittany Smith, and Christina Darnell. Special thanks to Religion UnPlugged and The NonProfit Times for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.

This is the final episode in the miniseries "Love, Sex, Dating, and Waiting." Josiah and Micah Kennealy share the audio recording from their message speaking to college students in St. Paul, Minnesota at a campus ministry called Chi Alpha on the University of St. Thomas!  Sign up for Covenant Eyes Accountability Software and get your first month free with promo code: youngadults here: https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/75yOr3 Order copies of the "Worth The Wait Journal" here: https://www.micahkennealy.com/products-1 More information: www.youngadults.today  | www.fyi-podcast.com 

On today's program, one of the big healthcare sharing ministries is suing New Mexico. We'll have details. Plus, popular pastor Alistair Begg—whose radio program was dropped by American Family Radio last week—is standing by his advice about attending an LGBTQ wedding. We'll explain.  And, the deadline for churches to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church has passed…and the results are in. We'll look at how many congregations have left. We begin today with news that a Texas dad has sued the Assemblies of God denomination, its North Texas District, and its college ministry Chi Alpha, for negligence that resulted in the sexual abuse and grooming of his son. Stephen Holt sued in a state district court in Harris County, Texas, claiming that the Assemblies of God was negligent in allowing registered sex offender Daniel Savala to have access to children and for failing to warn families about his background and the dangers he posed.  FINAL THOUGHTS I'll be in California, Colorado, Tennessee, and Texas over the next month, and if you live in those states, I'd like to meet you. Keep an eye on your inbox for invitations to lunches I'll be holding in cities there. Also note that our donor premium for February is Handling Allegations in a Ministry by Teresa Sidebotham. To get your copy as our “thank you” for a donation in February, click here. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Steve Rabey, Bob Smietana, Zach Rivas, Bob Smietana, Yonat Shimron, Clemente Lisi, Rod Pitzer, Christina Darnell—and you, Warren. Special thanks to Religion Unplugged for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.

On today's program, another Chi Alpha leader is out at the Assemblies of God college campus ministry. He was director over the regions where convicted sex offender Daniel Savala had access to students. We'll have details. Joel Osteen is brought to tears during a Sunday service as he announces that his Houston church has paid off a 100-million dollar loan. Also, churches face fines for sheltering the homeless during brutal winter weather. More on that later in the program. We begin today with news that author and pastor Mike Breen has resigned from his role as ‘lead communicator' at APEX Church in Ohio. FINAL THOUGHTS:  MinistryWatch President Warren Smith will be in California, Colorado, Tennessee, and Texas over the next month, and if you live in those states, he'd like to meet you. Keep an eye on your inbox for invitations to lunches he will be holding in cities there. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Bob Smietana, Zach Rivas, Brittany Smith, Steve Rabey, Daniel Ritchie, Adelle M. Banks, Christina Darnell, and Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.