Podcasts by Chi Alpha at UNC

UNC Chi Alpha: Knowing God’s Will from 2023-04-05T18:14:52

Seth and Joe discuss what it means to know God's will and use a practical application at the end.

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Singleness: Blessing or Burden? - Joe Newell from 2023-02-07T09:52:28

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, goes over statistics on singleness and what it means to embrace this season of life.

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Advent: Love from 2022-12-18T06:00

As we conclude this Advent series, Joe and Seth talk about love embodied in Jesus Christ.

Advent: Joy from 2022-12-11T06:00

In the third week of this Advent season, we talk about the theme of joy and how we can find this precious attribute in our lives

Advent: Peace from 2022-12-04T06:00

Anxiety is such a challenge, both as a student on campus and just as a person living in the 21st century. For the people of Jesus' day, fear and anxiety also weighed on their hearts as well. Lis...

Advent: Hope from 2022-11-27T08:04

What role does hope play in the Christmas story? How we can have hope in our day to day lives? Listen in as Seth and Joe unpack this theme and kick off the Advent season

Advent 2022 Trailer from 2022-11-23T08:00

The season of Advent starts November 27th. Join Seth Collins and Joe Newell as they share thoughts on how to approach Christmas with more intentionality by observing the themes that Advent offer...

Risk for the Kingdom - Seth Collins from 2022-09-30T18:15

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Seth Collins, explores what it means to take risk for the kingdom of God to expand.

Image Bearers - Joe Newell from 2022-09-02T13:29:10

Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, shares what it means to be image bearers on campus.

XA DNA: Deliberate Servants from 2022-04-13T17:34:56

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, and former Chi Alpha and UNC Alum, Chris Spargo, conclude our XA DNA series by walking through what it means to be a Deliberate Servant.

XA DNA: Deep Friendships from 2022-04-04T13:00:43

UNC Chi Alpha Alumni, Parker Benfield and Stephen Kenney, continue our series on Chi Alpha at UNC DNA by exploring what it means to have deep friendships while being a student at Carolina and ho...

XA DNA: Devoted Disciples from 2022-03-25T12:30:59

Ever wondered what makes Chi Alpha at UNC unique? UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, starts a 3-part series looking at the first element of UNC Chi Alpha DNA: Devoted Disciples.

Why Lordship Matters from 2022-03-11T16:58:10

If making God lord of our lives means deferring to His will instead of our own and if it costs something to follow Jesus, what makes the cost worth it? UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Emily Shuman,...

Personal Lordship from 2022-03-08T13:55:59

UNC Chi Alpha International Director, David Lao, continues the Lordship series by sharing a personal story of how recognizing Jesus as Lord for himself changed his life.

What is Lordship? from 2022-02-24T10:54:19

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, starts a mini-series on Lordship. We know that Jesus came to save us from our sin and condemnation, but what does it mean to also make him lord of our ...

David - Repentance from 2022-02-17T11:44:46

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Seth Collins, concludes lessons in the life of David series by looking at David's devastating sin and how the Lord responded to this sin.

David - Leadership from 2022-02-03T13:14:40

What do  you do when you have to submit to leadership that is hard or challenging for you to submit to? UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, continues our series of lessons from the life o...

David - Doubt in the Wilderness from 2022-01-27T09:39:50

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Brooke Collins, shares David's words from Psalm 13 on what it means when you're not only in the wilderness of what you feel God leading you to do, but experiencing a...

David - The Wilderness from 2022-01-21T11:09:42

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Tyler Brotton, continues our series on the life of David by looking over the time David was anointed to be king, but spent a considerable time in his "wilderness yea...

David - Can God Use Me? from 2022-01-14T10:03:50

We kick off spring 2022 with a series on the life of David. UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, starts our series off by looking at how God called David. 

Sermon on the Mount: What's Your Foundation? from 2021-04-20T07:57:23

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, wraps up the Sermon on the Mount series. What are you building your life on? What have you found to be sturdy and stable? What has been flimsy? Check o...

Sermon on the Mount: True Disciples from 2021-04-12T20:37:04

Can we enter heaven simply by believing the right things? If we have sharp orthodoxy, is that good enough for Jesus's standards? UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Brooke Collins, continues our series...

Sermon on the Mount: Do Not Judge from 2021-04-05T19:18:16

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, continues our series "Sermon on the Mount" by looking at Jesus's teaching on judging others.

Easter 2021 from 2021-03-29T07:14:57

Listen in as UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, shares a message during Holy Week leading up to Resurrection Sunday.

The Sermon on the Mount: Do Not Worry from 2021-03-22T07:47:15

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Tyler Brotton, continues our series on The Sermon on the Mount with Jesus' teaching, "Do Not Worry."

The Sermon on the Mount: Treasure from 2021-03-20T20:15:49

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount.

The Sermon on the Mount: Prayer from 2021-03-08T16:24:47

Prayer is foundational to the way of Jesus. UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Emily Shuman, unpacks Jesus' teaching on prayer as we continue our Sermon on the Mount series.

The Sermon on the Mount: Giving to the Needy from 2021-02-22T13:01:05

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, David Lao, continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount, looking at the topic of giving from Matthew 6:1-4. When we give to others, maybe even those who are less ...

The Sermon on the Mount: Love Your Enemies from 2021-02-15T14:56:28

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Tyler Brotton, continues our series "The Sermon on the Mount" this week by looking at one of the more controversial teachings of Jesus. Typically, when someone wrong...

The Sermon on the Mount: Matters of the Heart from 2021-02-08T09:33:16

Murder. Adultery. Divorce. Oaths. Jesus doesn't shy away from these topics in his discourse. This week, UNC Chi Alpha Director, Joe Newell, explains what these matters are and the deeper intenti...

The Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light from 2021-02-01T20:11:17

With civil unrest in our nation and the pandemic lingering in our communities, it is easy to be jaded and cynical with all that is going on in the world. But what if there was a better way forwa...

Navigations: Waiting on God from 2021-01-25T15:31:40

Have you ever struggled with God's silence on a pressing matter? What about when you feel like you're waiting on God's answer over a prayer that you've been praying for a long time? UNC Chi Alph...

The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes from 2021-01-25T15:28:50

This semester, we will look at the words of Jesus as described in Matthew 5-7. More commonly known as "The Sermon on the Mount", Jesus offers a way forward in our mixed-up world. UNC Chi Alpha D...

How to Make a Pickle from 2020-11-01T21:15:58

What does pickle-making have to do with following God? UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Tyler Brotton, concludes our "Good and Beautiful God" series by walking us through the practice of slowing dow...

God Transforms from 2020-10-22T10:39:02

How do we hold the tension that we, by nature, are sinful people and yet God does something miraculous in us to free us from sin? Listen in as UNC Chi Alpha Director, Joe Newell, shares from our...

God is Self-Sacrificing from 2020-10-14T19:59:02

UNC Chi Alpha Staff Pastor, Emily Shuman, continues the series adapted from James Bryan Smith's book "The Good and Beautiful God" by looking at Jesus' final moments in the Garden of Gethsemane. ...

God Is Holy from 2020-10-07T19:57:30

How do we relate to a God who exudes wrath but also loves unconditionally? UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, unpacks what it means to know a God like this and offers challenges for the ...

God is Love from 2020-09-30T20:18:43

Does God respond to us when we do good things? Can we earn our way toward the love of God? UNC Chi Alpha Staff Pastor, Seth Collins,  continues the series, "The Good and Beautiful God" looking a...

God is Generous from 2020-09-16T20:47:53

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Emily Shuman, continues our series in "The Good and Beautiful God." Does God show favoritism? Is God good in extending blessings to all people? Listen in to this wee...

God is Trustworthy from 2020-09-09T20:53:29

UNC Chi Alpha Staff Pastor, Tyler Brotton, continues the series "The Good and Beautiful God" answering the question, "Is God Trustworthy?" When life is going well, it's easy to trust God in ever...

God is Good from 2020-09-09T20:46:50

UNC Chi Alpha Staff Pastor, Brooke Collins, continues our series "The Good and Beautiful God" by talking about the goodness of God. In the midst of all that is going on in the world, is God good...

What Are You Seeking? from 2020-09-09T20:39:24

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, kicks off the Fall 2020 teaching. This semester, we will be looking at topics around the character of God framed by James Bryan Smith's book, "The Good...

Easter 2020 from 2020-04-09T15:14:47

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, walks through the story of Easter as we remember the events leading up to Good Friday and the Resurrection. (Note: this meeting was done over Zoom)

Christopher Piccirillo - John 13 from 2020-03-24T17:08:58

UNC Chi Alpha Senior, Christopher Piccirillo, walks us through John 13:1-15, sharing his insight of Jesus washing the disciples' feet.

(Special Note: Right as Spring Break ended, COVID-19...

Love Handles-Dating from 2020-02-27T10:56:29

What does it look like to date as a Christian? Should we ask God what He thinks about our relationships? Are there things in our lives that we should take care of before getting involved in a re...

Love Handles: Marriage from 2020-02-25T12:00:39

Is there "the one"? How do we navigate our dating relationships to best prepare ourselves for a potential marriage to the person we are with? UNC Chi Alpha Director, Joe Newell, continues our Lo...

Love Handles-Singleness from 2020-02-18T11:02:19

Kicking off a new series, UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Emily Shuman, shares openly and honestly about her own journey being single. But is being single bad? Can Jesus take the longings of our he...

Navigations: Obedience from 2020-01-31T14:55:45

Is it easy to obey God? What if God gave a little help to follow Him? The good news is God has given help by giving us His Spirit. UNC Chi Alpha Campus Pastor, Tyler Brotton, wraps up our "Navig...

Wisdom in Decision Making from 2020-01-16T11:59:18

Does God really care where we eat for dinner? What about the decisions that have bigger consequences for our lives? Chi Alpha at UNC Campus Pastor, Brooke Collins, continues our "Navigations" se...

Navigating Life Without God from 2020-01-15T18:48:59

Chi Alpha at UNC Campus Director, Joe Newell, kicks off our Spring 2020 sermon series, "Navigations". There are four things we miss if we try to navigate life without God. Listen in to see what ...

I Am The Vine from 2019-11-22T15:02:45

UNC Chi Alpha Director, Joe Newell, concludes our "I Am" series with Jesus' statement, "I am the true vine." This is the final sermon of our Fall semester series. We'll be back again in 2020! 

I Am The Way from 2019-11-15T18:04:34

Campus pastor, Brooke Collins, continues the "I Am" series with Jesus saying, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." 

Pink Elephant: Technology from 2019-11-08T15:38:26

Campus pastor, Seth Collins, addresses the elephant in the room: technology, specifically using mobile devices. He shares how technology works back on us and describes how technology distracts u...

I Am The Resurrection and the Life from 2019-11-05T14:06:06

UNC Chi Alpha Campus Director, Joe Newell, continues our "I Am" series and shares what Jesus meant when he said, "I am the resurrection and the life." 

I Am The Good Shepherd from 2019-10-29T15:06:16

Campus pastor, David Lao, continues the series "I Am" from the Gospel of John with Jesus' statement, "I am the good shepherd."

I Am the Door from 2019-10-22T13:12:42

UNC XA Campus Director, Joe Newell, continues the "I Am" series by looking at the statement of Jesus, "I am the door."

I Am - Light Of The World from 2019-10-04T14:52

Campus Pastor Emily Shuman shares how Jesus is the Light of the World

I Am - Bread Of Life from 2019-10-04T13:16

Campus Pastor Seth Collins starts the "I Am" series and shares how Jesus is the Bread of Life