Podcasts by USC Christian Challenge

Fall 2023 • Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Serving • Romano Orlando from 2023-11-09T21:00

Jesus came to this Earth to serve, so we should also have it in our hearts to serve others. Romano breaks down the different types of serving and why we should incorporate each one into our live...

Fall 2023 • Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Celebration • Erin Gillum from 2023-10-26T21:00

Did you know celebrating is a spiritual discipline? And how do we celebrate when circumstances don't feel worth celebrating? Erin shares why, how, and when we should celebrate. 

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Fall 2023 • Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Confession • Alex Barrett from 2023-10-19T21:00

What happens when our unforced rhythms of grace are broken?? Alex Barrett, from Ridgeview Church, explains how confession brings life, unlike its usual negative connotation, by restoring rhythms...

Fall 2023 • Unforced Rhythms of Grace: Sabbath • Jeremy Walker from 2023-10-05T21:00

Many of us have felt under-rested and overwhelmed by our circumstances. Jeremy unfolds why God calls us to rest and practical ways to take a Sabbath.

October 5th, 2023

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Fall 2023 • Unforced Rhythms of Grace: God’s Word • Eric Siryj from 2023-10-02T21:00

What attitudes do you have towards God's Word? Eric begins this new series by discussing why we need God's Word and practical ways to spend time in it.

September 21st, 2023

Fall Discipleship Conference 2023 • Workshop: Practicing the Presence of God • Steven Weier from 2023-10-01T21:22

God is always with us, but how conscious of that are we hour-by-hour and minute-by-minute? This interactive workshop aims to help yo grow in being more constantly aware of God's presence. 

Fall Discipleship Conference 2023 • Workshop: Cultivating the Relationships that Will Define Your Life • Romano&Sam Orlando from 2023-10-01T21:10

Few things will define your life more than the quality of your relationships. In this workshop, Romano & Sam discuss what the Bible has to say on cultivating our lives' 4 key relational cate...

Fall Discipleship Conference 2023 • Workshop: How to Make the Best Decisions • Kevin Thorsell from 2023-10-01T21:05

We will all be faced with important decisions we need to make, some of them which will alter the course of our lives. In this workshop, we will learn the Biblical keys to making the right decisi...

Fall Discipleship Conference 2023 • Workshop: Dating, Courtship, and the Will of God • Kevin&Emily Richardson from 2023-10-01T21:00

How do Christians navigate the dating scene? What does the Bible say about dating, courtship and the will of God? How do you know who "the one" is? What is romance and how do you proceed in a ro...

Fall Discipleship Conference 2023 • Seeking the Good of the Campus (Part 4) • Elliot Edwards from 2023-10-01T11:00

How can we move from anxiety to peace? Through a pattern of prayer, petition and thanksgiving. 

October 1st, 2023

Recorded at Mile High Pines

Fall Discipleship Conference 2023 • Seeking the Good of the Campus (Part 3) • Elliot Edwards from 2023-09-30T21:00

Following God's calls isn't always easy, but we still need to take His instruction seriously... even if it seems crazy. Elliot shares some specific play calls that can be hard to follow but are ...

Fall Discipleship Conference 2023 • Seeking the Good of the Campus (Part 2) • Elliot Edwards from 2023-09-30T11:00

What do we do when surrounded by a secular culture? Would you believe God tells us establish ourselves and fit in? Elliot Edwards breaks down Jeremiah 29:5, revealing God's agenda & how to c...

Fall Discipleship Conference 2023 • Seeking the Good of the Campus (Part 1) • Elliot Edwards from 2023-09-29T21:00

What does it look like to work for the good of our campus? How committed are you to Jesus and His plan? Elliot guides us towards reflecting on 3 key aspects of fully committing to Christ. 

Fall 2023: What On Earth Am I Here For: Great Commission • Erin Gillum from 2023-09-14T21:00

Most peoples' last words show what is closest to their hearts. Erin unwraps Jesus' last words on Earth, known as the Great Commission.

September 14th, 2023

Recorded in SGM...

Fall 2023 • What On Earth Am I Here For: Great Commandment • Eric Siryj from 2023-09-07T21:00

What does it look like to practically love God? Eric dives into this question by looking into the Great Commandment.

September 7th, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Fall 2023 • What on Earth Am I Here For: Great Mandate • Eric Siryj from 2023-08-31T21:00

Why were we created? Why are we here? To get a degree? Have fun? Make friends? Eric unpacks all that and more as he speaks on the Great Mandate.

August 31st, 2023

Recorded...

Spring 2023 • Wisdom from Above: Part 2 • Seniors from 2023-04-27T21:00

Our beloved seniors wrap up our semester of Thursday Night Challenges with insight on relationships, walking with Christ, and much more. 

April 27th, 2023

Recorded in SGM1...

Spring 2023 • Wisdom from Above: Part 1 • Seniors from 2023-04-20T21:00

Several of our seniors share some nuggets of wisdom – including topics like honesty, fishing, ministry, and much more! 

April 20th, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Spring 2023 • Lessons from 52 Years of Quiet Time • John Hawkins from 2023-04-06T21:00

Guest speaker John Hawkins reveals some lessons he's collected from his 52 years of quiet time. 

April 6th, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Spring Break 2023 • Workshop: Upside Down Living • Erin Gillum from 2023-03-17T08:00

In all things, Jesus is our model. He didn't occasionally serve, it was who He was – a servant. As we grow in apprenticing Jesus, we grow in our awareness that we are self-consumed. One of the w...

Spring Break 2023 • Workshop: Everyday Evangelism • Jeremy Walker from 2023-03-17T07:00

The life should command, the lips should merely persuade. Both our life and words are vital in everyday evangelism – having only one is not enough. Let's learn how to be affective at both. 

Spring Break 2023 • Workshop: Who Do You Think You Are? • Bevan Unrau from 2023-03-17T06:00

What defines you as a person and establishes your worth? Why do we struggle so much with self-doubt and low self-esteem...and what does the Bible say about it?

March 16th, 2023 Listen

Spring Break 2023 • Workshop: Being a Disciple 101 • David Clark from 2023-03-17T05:00

So you've decided to follow Jesus...now what? David helps equip you with perspectives and actions that will set you up for success as you joyfully pursue a lifetime of walking with God.

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Spring Break 2023 • Workshop: Submitting to Authority • Josh Simmons from 2023-03-17T04:00

The Bible gives clear instructions on how we should follow our leaders. Josh helps us understand how we can honor God with our responsibility of following well. 

March 13th, 2023...

Spring Break 2023 • Workshop: Invitation of a Lifetime • Patricia Wooldridge from 2023-03-17T03:00

Learning to lean into the power and presence of God through the Word and His Holy Spirit.

March 13th, 2023

Recorded at Seabreeze Church

Spring Break 2023 • Workshop: Becoming a Lifelong Learner • Dan Wooldridge from 2023-03-17T02:01

Being a professional and leader in today's world requires you to be a lifelong learner. Learn the 7 lessons for establishing this habit.

March 13th, 2023

Recorded at Seabr...

Spring Break 2023 • Workshop: Learning Contentment • Anja Seeger from 2023-03-17T02:00

How did Paul manage to be content in prison? Anja dives into the enemies of contentment and shares spiritual practices that help us follow Paul's model.

March 13th, 2023

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Spring Break 2023 • Session 6: What’s Wrong with the World • Bevan Unrau from 2023-03-15T09:00

No one denies the world has problems. Bevan breaks down the 3- layered problem and offers a 3-layered solution.

March 15th, 2023

Recorded at Seabreeze Church

Spring Break 2023 • Session 5: Be Different • Bevan Unrau from 2023-03-14T17:00

Being salt & light is no easy command to follow – how can we stay strong while struggling be what God has called us to be? 

March 14th, 2023

Recorded at Seabreeze Church

Spring Break 2023 • Session 4: Walk with God - a Lifetime Journey • Dan Wooldridge from 2023-03-14T09:00

We all go through trials or period of feeling hidden from God. Dan and Patricia encourages us to grow where God has planted us. 

March 14th, 2023

Recorded at Seabreeze Church

Spring Break 2023 • Session 3: Love His Word • Dan Wooldridge from 2023-03-13T17:00

How can we do something that is worth our lives? Dan shares insight into how a loving His Word reorients our hearts, priorities, and actions. 

March 13th, 2023

Recorded at Seabreez...

Spring Break 2023 • Session 2: Along the Dusty Road • Patricia Wooldridge from 2023-03-13T09:00

Patricia shares some of her dusty roads, on which she's leaned on God – encouraging us to do the same on our journey. 

March 13th, 2023

Recorded at Seabreeze Church

Spring Break 2023 • Session 1: We Live in a VUCA World • Dan Wooldridge from 2023-03-12T21:00

We live in a VUCA world, and Dan teaches us how to turn to the Word for the antidote. 

March 12th, 2023

Recorded at Seabreeze Church

Spring 2023 • Christ, my Sufficiency (Philippians 4) • Neil Walker from 2023-03-10T21:05

Neil breaks down Philippians 4, in which Paul tells us how to approach life, deal with conflicts, and be content. 

March 30th, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Spring 2023 • Christ, my Goal (Philippians 3) • Jeremy Walker from 2023-03-10T21:00

What are you putting time & energy into? This week, Jeremy unpacks how our goals reflect and are a result of our relationship with God. 

March 23rd, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Spring 2023 • Christ, my Pattern (Philippians 2) • Eric Siryl from 2023-03-09T21:00

If Christ really is Life, we need to follow His Pattern...but what does that mean exactly? Eric breaks down Philippians 2 for the answer. 

March 9th, 2023

Recorded in SGM 101

Spring 2023 • Christ, my Life (Philippians 1) • Erin Gillum from 2023-03-02T21:00

Erin guides us through Philippians 1 as we learn about Paul's Partners, Perspective, and Purpose throughout the chapter. 

March 2nd, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Spring 2023 • Intro to Philippians • Neil Walker from 2023-02-23T21:00

Neil introduces the backdrop of Challenge's next few weeks in the book of Philippians. Over the next four weeks, Paul will show us how to center our actions, perspectives and thoughts in the per...

Spring 2023 • Meditating on the Word • Neil Walker from 2023-02-16T21:00

So you've heard, read, studied, and memorized the Word... now what? Neil covers what it means to meditate on the Word and how to do it.

February 16th, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Spring 2023 • Memorizing the Word • Eric Siryj from 2023-02-09T21:00

Why should we memorizing the Word? How do we do it? Eric answers some verse memory questions in tonight's episode.

February 9th, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Spring 2023 • Studying the Word • Ian Fitzpatrick from 2023-02-02T21:00

Ian shares biblical and personal tips for diving into the Word for in-depth study. 

February 2nd, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Spring 2023 • Reading the Word • Erin Gillum from 2023-01-26T21:00

This week in our Living in the Word series, Erin shares helpful tips for preparing our hearts and minds to get the most out of reading the Word. 

January 26th, 2023

Recorded in SGM...

Spring 2023 • Hearing the Word • Jeremy Walker from 2023-01-19T21:00

Join us as we ~open our ears~ to how to prepare ourselves for hearing the Word from others.

January 19th, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Spring 2023 • Importance of the Word • Neil Walker from 2023-01-12T21:00

Neil introduces our series on how to "get a grip on the Word", starting with explaining the importance of the Word. 

January 12th, 2023

Recorded in SGM101

Fall 2022 • The Building Blocks of Wise Decisions • Randy Lanthripe from 2022-12-05T00:06

Life is all about decisions- but how do we choose wisely and discern the will of God?

December 1st, 2022

Recorded in SGM 101

Fall 2022 • Incomparable God • Erin Gillum from 2022-11-21T08:30

The scriptures reveal a God who is unimaginably great and powerful, yet looks at us with a loving, Fatherly eye.

November 17, 2022

Recorded in SGM 101

Fall 2022 • The Way of Jesus • Neil Walker from 2022-11-14T08:30

Now do we build rhythms of life that help us abide with Jesus and walk with Him?

November 10, 2022

Recorded in SGM 101

Fall 2022 • Patience in Prayer • Neil Walker from 2022-11-07T08:30

Neil wraps up the series discussing the how and why of prayer.

Recorded in SGM 101

November 3rd, 2022

Fall 2022 • Patience in Suffering • Neil Walker from 2022-10-31T08:30

How do we respond to suffering in life in a Biblical manner?

Recorded in SGM 101

October 27th, 2022

Fall Discipleship Conference 2022 • Workshop: God’s Heart for the Nations • Kevin Richardson from 2022-10-24T22:49

Why did God create the universe, our world, us? What is God up to and why? And how do the answers to these question relate to God's heart for the nations? Journey with us from Genesis to Revelat...

Fall Discipleship Conference 2022 • Workshop: The Ways of Jesus • Cameron Peck from 2022-10-24T22:30

What does it mean to follow the ways of Jesus? How do we have a relationship with God and truly know him?

Recorded at Mile High Pines

October 22nd, 2022

Fall Discipleship Conference 2022 • Workshop: When God Seems Silent • Brooklyn Griffin from 2022-10-24T22:06

What do we do when we feel that God isn't listening to us?

Recorded at Mile High Pines

October 22nd, 2022

Fall Discipleship Conference 2022 • Workshop: Who’s In Your Corner? • Emily Richardson from 2022-10-24T08:07

We NEED each other to survive and thrive in our walks with God through life. So how do we discern and build good community?

Recorded at Mile High Pines

October 22nd, 2022

Fall Discipleship Conference 2022 • Workshop: Anxiety • Robbie Nutter from 2022-10-24T08:05

How do we deal with our anxieties?

Recorded at Mile High Pines

October 22nd, 2022

Fall Discipleship Conference 2022 • Preeminent: Christ in His Rightful Place (Part 4) • Nate Sapp from 2022-10-24T08:04

Colossians 1:21-23 - We are reconciled to Jesus by His blood, so now what?

Recorded at Mile High Pines

October 23rd, 2022

Fall Discipleship Conference 2022 • Preeminent: Christ in His Rightful Place (Part 3) • Nate Sapp from 2022-10-24T08:02

Colossians 1:18 -20 - Christ came to redeem- so what does that look like for us?

Recorded at Mile High Pines

October 22nd, 2022

Fall Discipleship Conference 2022 • Preeminent: Christ in His Rightful Place (Part 2) • Nate Sapp from 2022-10-24T08:01

Colossians 1:15-17 - What does the Christ Hymn say about Christ Himself?

Recorded at Mile High Pines

October 22nd, 2022

Fall Discipleship Conference 2022 • Preeminent: Christ in His Rightful Place (Part 1) • Nate Sapp from 2022-10-24T08:00

Introduction to Colossians 1:15-20 and why Christ's preeminence matters.

Recorded at Mile High Pines

October 21, 2022

Fall 2022 • Wise, Unwise, and Otherwise • Erin Gillum from 2022-10-10T08:30

What does it mean to have wisdom in the eyes of God?

Recorded in TCC 450

October 6th, 2022

Fall 2022 • The Terrific Turbulent Tongue • Jeremy Walker from 2022-10-03T08:30

Our tongues hold the power of death and life- how will we choose to wield it?

Recorded in SGM 101

September 29th, 2022

Fall 2022 • Faith At Work • Eric Siryj from 2022-09-26T08:30

Do we show symptoms of being infected by the gospel?

Recorded in SGM 101

September 22th, 2022

Fall 2022 • Favoritism • Erin Gillum from 2022-09-19T08:30

Showing favoritism is inconsistent with God’s character, antithetical to the gospel, and therefore incompatible with the faith in our glorious Jesus Christ.

Recorded in SGM 101

Sep...

Fall 2022 • Our Response to Scripture • Eric Siryj from 2022-09-12T08:30

God gave us scripture to give us life.

Recorded in THH 201

September 8th, 2022

Fall 2022 • Real Faith in the Real World • Jeremy Walker from 2022-09-05T08:30

We need our faith to be more than just words, we need something real.

Recorded in SGM 101

December 2nd, 2021

Spring 2022 • Wisdom from Above for Living Here Below: Part 2 • Seniors from 2022-05-02T08:30

Bri reminds us: It’s Not All About You

Josh extols the Value of Mentorship

Audrey has a frank chat about Dating

Luke shares about Waiting on the Lord in times of trouble

Spring 2022 • Wisdom From Above for Living Here Below: Part 1 • Seniors from 2022-04-25T08:30

Ben talks about Buying Up Opportunities when you have them.

Sam relays the lessons she learned about Surrender to God.

Madeline encourages us to find our Worth in God, not in what ...

Spring 2022 • Worldview: Identity • Ian Fitzpatrick from 2022-04-18T08:30

What do you place your identity in? In this episode, Ian Fitzpatrick discusses how as Christians our identity is shaped by Christ above all. 

Recorded live in TCC 450 at the University of...

Spring 2022 • Worldview: the Throne of Your Life • Eric Siryj from 2022-04-11T23:30

What sits on the throne of your life? What is the most important thing that influences all your decisions? In this episode, Eric discusses how as Christians, the one who leads our lives must be ...

Spring 2022 • Worldview: Truth • Neil Walker from 2022-04-04T08:30

Everyone's worldview flows out of what we believe about truth. Where do you start with truth?

Recorded live in TCC 450 at the University of Southern California

March 31st, 2022

Spring 2022 • When in Doubt • Erin Gillum from 2022-03-28T01:12

Doubts come, but they also need to go. How do we prevent doubts from staying in our mind and instead use them to fuel greater faith?

Recorded live in TCC 450 at the University of Southern...

Spring Break 2022 • Age + Stage: Seniors • Enoch Chow and Eric Siryj from 2022-03-21T08:19

Perspectives and advice for college seniors.

March 15th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Age + Stage: Juniors • Neil Walker and Matt Bustamante from 2022-03-21T08:18

Perspectives and advice for college juniors.

March 15th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Age + Stage: Sophomores • Erin Gillum and Ellie Bustamante from 2022-03-21T08:17

Perspectives and advice for college sophomores.

March 15th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Age + Stage: Freshmen • Ian and Jenna Fitzpatrick from 2022-03-21T08:16

Perspectives and advice for college freshmen.

March 15th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Workshop: Prayer • Neil Walker from 2022-03-21T08:15

Neil offers perspectives on prevailing prayer

March 17th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Workshop: Reviving the Soul - How to Thrive in God’s Word • David Clark from 2022-03-21T08:13

Engaging with the Bible is exceeding valuable, but we still tend to struggle with various habits of studying, memorizing, and meditating on Scripture. In this workshop, we’ll move toward a deepe...

Spring Break 2022 • Workshop: Servanthood • Bob Anderson from 2022-03-21T08:13

Why do so few choose the path of servanthood, and how do we become a true servant?

March 17th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Workshop: You Are What You Think • Erin Gillum from 2022-03-21T08:12

How to we win the war in our minds, to bring every thought to the obedience of Jesus?

March 15th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake Christian Camps

Spring Break 2022 • Workshop: Evangelism •Karlene Weier from 2022-03-21T08:11

How do you boldly and faithfully share your faith with your friends?

March 15th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake Christian Camps

Spring Break 2022 • Workshop: Dating • Jeremy and Katy Walker from 2022-03-21T08:10

Jeremy and Katy give tip for dating, as well as a Q&A

March 15th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake Christian Camps

Spring Break 2022 • Workshop: Heart Attitudes • Bob Anderson, Chuck Madden, and Neil Walker from 2022-03-21T08:09

The choices we make determine the direction and quality of our lives. So how do we make good decisions? 

March 15th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake Christian Camps

Spring Break 2022 • Pass It On: Living with Intention - Lordship (Session 8) • Chuck Madden from 2022-03-21T08:08

We need to use our time wisely and live intentionally

March 18th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Pass It On: The Names of God (Session 7) • Chuck Madden from 2022-03-21T08:07

The names of God reveal His character to us

March 17th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Pass It On: The Tyranny of the Urgent (Session 6) • Chuck Madden from 2022-03-21T08:06

How do we make sure we are doing the important, not the urgent?

March 17th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Pass It On: Back to the Basics (Session 5) • Chuck Madden from 2022-03-21T08:05

The basics of the Christian walk are the most important things to know well!

March 15th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Pass It On: Confession - Spiritual Power (Session 4) • Bob Anderson from 2022-03-21T08:04

Confession is crucial to the Christian life

March 15th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Pass It On: Identity - Trusting Our Great God (Session 3) • Bob Anderson from 2022-03-21T08:03

What we think about ourselves matters, so what does God think of us?

March 14th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Pass It On: Caring for Your Soul (Session 2) • Bob Anderson from 2022-03-21T08:02

Bob talks about maintaining your soul so you can continue to glorify God

March 14th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring Break 2022 • Pass It On: What’s Your Story? (Session 1) • Bob Anderson from 2022-03-21T08:01

Welcome to Spring Break! What are the stories of parts of your life that God has touched?

March 13th, 2022

Recorded at Hume Lake

Spring 2022 • How to Make the Most of a Conference • Eric Siryj from 2022-03-14T01:11

How do we make the most of special “mountain top” times with God?

Recorded live in TCC 450 at the University of Southern California

March 10th, 2022

Spring 2022 • I Am: the True Vine • Jeremy Walker from 2022-03-07T08:30

The way we walk with Jesus in our day-to-day life determines the possibility of our ministry.

Recorded live in TCC 450 at the University of Southern California

March 3rd, 2022

Spring 2022 • I Am: The Way, The Truth, and the Life • John Robinson from 2022-02-28T08:30

Jesus preached an exclusive message- will you take his challenge?

Recorded live in TCC 450 at the University of Southern California

February 24th, 2022         

Spring 2022 • I Am: The Good Shepherd • Jeremy Walker from 2022-02-21T08:30

Who is going to determine the direction of your life? Will you leave it to the Good Shepherd?

Recorded live in TCC 450 at the University of Southern California

February 17th, 2022 ...

Spring 2022 • I Am: The Door • Erin Gillum from 2022-02-14T08:30

Following Jesus changes the direction of your life and the decisions you make.

Recorded live in TCC 450 on the University of Southern California

February 10th, 2022

Spring 2022 • I Am: The Bread of Life • Eric Siryj from 2022-02-07T08:30

Jesus fulfills all the appetites of your soul

Recorded live in TCC 450 on the University of Southern California

February 3, 2022

Spring 2022 • Before Abraham Was: I Am • Neil Walker from 2022-01-31T08:30

Jesus is God, so what does he reveal about the character of God?

Recorded live in TCC 450 on the University of Southern California

January 27th, 2022

Spring 2022 • I Am: The Light of the World • Erin Gillum from 2022-01-24T08:30

What does the Light of the World mean for us?

Recorded on Zoom

January 20th, 2022

Spring 2022 • The Power of Words • Neil Walker from 2022-01-17T08:00

Your words are more powerful than you know- use them wisely!

Recorded on Zoom

January 13th, 2022

Fall 2021 • A Life of Grace: Great Relationships • Erin Gillum from 2021-12-02T00:02

Grace transforms relationships!

Recorded live at the University of Southern California, TCC 450

December 2nd, 2021

Fall 2021 • A Life of Grace: Limiting Freedoms • Jeremy Walker from 2021-11-11T19:30

Grace is an integral part of God’s story. Join us as we look to understand what exactly it is.

Recorded live at the University of Southern California, TCC 450

November 11th, 2021

Fall 2021 • A Life of Grace: Disciplines + World Desires • Eric Siryj from 2021-11-04T07:30

God’s grace helps us discipline ourselves to do things that we couldn’t do otherwise.

Recorded live at the University of Southern California, TCC 450

November 4th, 2021

Fall 2021 • A Life of Grace: Defining Grace • Neil Walker from 2021-10-28T01:00

Grace is an integral part of God’s story. Join us as we look to understand what exactly it is.

Recorded live at the University of Southern California, TCC 450

October 28th, 2021

FDC 2021 • Doing God’s Work at Work • Eric Siryj from 2021-10-23T12:55

Eric gives us a snapshot of what life and ministry in the workforce looks like, and the pitfalls and opportunities that come with it.

Recorded live at Mile High Pines

October 23rd,...

FDC 2021 • Scripture Memory • Steven Weier from 2021-10-23T12:54

Steven helps us build scripture memory habits for fighting our enemy just like Jesus did.

Recorded live at Mile High Pines

October 23rd, 2021

FDC 2021 • Somewhere Between Hermit and Addict: How To Be In The World But Not Of The World In The Age of Technology • Ifelola Ojuri from 2021-10-23T12:53

Ifelola helps us navigate the noisy and confusing waters of technology in a God-honoring way.

Recorded live at Mile High Pines

October 23rd, 2021

FDC 2021 • Getting to Know God: The Art of Abiding • Ian Fitzpatrick from 2021-10-23T12:52

Ian shows us how to practice “abiding” with Jesus and getting to know Him better.

Recorded live at Mile High Pines

October 23rd, 2021

FDC 2021 • Ordering Your Life: Setting Priorities and Managing Time • Jenna Fitzpatrick from 2021-10-23T12:51

Jenna gives some helpful tips on organizing your life and taking control of your time.

Recorded live at Mile High Pines

October 23rd, 2021

FDC 2021 • The Power to Persevere: How to Stay on Track Till the Day I Die • Kevin Thorsell from 2021-10-23T12:50

Kevin Thorsell from San Diego State University teaches us how to fight against some of the enemy’s common tactics.

Recorded live at Mile High Pines

October 23rd, 2021

FDC 2021 • What’s Next? • Neil Walker from 2021-10-22T12:49

Neil gives some parting words to encourage us to walk in the ways that we have been learning in the past few days.

Recorded live at Mile High Pines

October 24th, 2021

FDC 2021 • The Magnitude and the Promise • Brian Zuniga from 2021-10-22T12:48

We need to trust Jesus’ promise to fulfill the magnitude of the commission that he has given us.

Recorded live at Mile High Pines

October 23rd, 2021

FDC 2021 • The Mission and the Method • Brian Zuniga from 2021-10-22T12:46

If we want to share the gospel, we need to know the gospel.

Recorded live at Mile High Pines

October 23rd, 2021

FDC 2021 • The Men and the Master • Brian Zuniga from 2021-10-22T12:45

The Great Commission is the marching order of a Christian. But why is it so special and important to believers?

Recorded live at Mile High Pines

October 22nd, 2021

Fall 2021 • God’s Heart for the Nations • The Traveling Team from 2021-10-21T12:45

God has had an eternal plan for the entire world from before time began: that His glory would cover the entire earth. And we can play a part of that with His gospel.

Recorded live at the ...

Fall 2021 • As I Have Loved You: Love Forgives • Eric Siryj from 2021-10-07T11:58

Forgiveness is one of the cornerstones of Christian faith, and one of the most vital aspects of love.

Recorded live at the University of Southern California, TCC 450

October 7th, 2...

Fall 2021 • As I Have Loved You: Love Corrects • Jeremy Walker from 2021-10-05T00:28:23

Jesus corrected people- so we should as well. But Jesus did so carefully and surgically so that people came away restored.

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Fall 2021 • As I Have Loved You: Love Bears With • Jeremy Walker from 2021-09-27T08:00

When people irritate us, what is our response? If it’s out of love, we are to bear with the annoyances of life, according to the Bible.

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Fall 2021 • As I Have Loved You: Love Serves • Erin Gillum from 2021-09-21T00:16:44

Jesus served others, so why don’t we? And what does it really mean to serve? Erin continues with the third installation of the “As I Have Loved You” series.

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Fall 2021 • As I Have Loved You: Love Befriends • Neil Walker from 2021-09-13T08:00

How did Jesus treat His friends? And what can we learn from Him? Neil explains how Love isn’t just friendly towards people, but genuinely becomes seeks to befriend people.

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Fall 2021 • As I Have Loved You: Love Accepts • Neil Walker from 2021-09-06T08:00

“Love” can be many different things, but Biblical love is a challenge. Neil explains how love first accepts people as they are and where they are at, and why it’s so important to do so.

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Spring Break 2021 • What Does Maturity Look Like? • Seth Gatchell from 2021-05-20T14:29:29

"Maturity" is one of those terms we talk about a lot, while possibly not knowing what it means. Seth shows us how mature Christians react to different circumstances!

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Spring Break 2021 • Building Closer Relationships • Jeremy Walker from 2021-05-20T14:25:49

What does a true friend look like? Jeremey lists some of the most important qualities of good companions to have while running the race of faith.

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Spring Break 2021 • The Art and Science of Becoming: Spiritual Disciplines • Ifelola Ojuri from 2021-05-20T14:17:42

Spiritual disciplines help us to tune into the Grace of God and live lives honoring to Him. But the process of doing so isn't easy. Ifelola gives us some new perspectives on these disciplines. Listen

Spring Break 2021 • Making the Most of Your Summer • Erin Gillum from 2021-05-20T14:15:53

Summer is an incredible time of opportunity and growth- but how do we use it well and no squander it? Erin Gillum helps us think through summer intentionality.

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Spring Break 2021 • Hosting Outreach Events • Enoch Chow from 2021-05-20T14:13:32

What are some best practicies for hosting outreach events so that we can reach the most people the most effectively? Enoch helps us think through the "POLE" acronym for planning, organizing, lea...

Spring Break 2021 • Total Forgiveness: The Cascading Effect • Bevan Unrau from 2021-05-20T14:09:35

Forgiveness affects more than just us- and that's a good thing! Forgiveness starts a chain reaction that reverses the cascade of sin that begin all the way back in the garden of Eden. Bevan help...

Spring Break 2021 • Total Forgiveness: How to Forgive • Bevan Unrau from 2021-05-20T14:03:37

Now that we've squared away why forgiveness is important, Bevan continues with the second part of his message and shows us that that Biblical forgiveness occurs in three stages: privately, befor...

Spring Break 2021 • Total Forgiveness: Why Forgive? • Bevan Unrau from 2021-05-20T14:00:44

Why is the Christian doctrine of forgiveness so critical to our understanding of the faith? Bevan explains why it's so important in the first message of our Spring Break 2021 series, Total Forgi...

Spring 2021 • Wisdom from Above • Challenge Seniors from 2021-05-19T00:49:27

If you could go back in time and give yourself some advice, what would you say? This year's seniors look back at their experience at USC and Challenge, and give advice to future generations of s...

Spring 2021 • Uniquely You (Part 2) • Jeremy Walker from 2021-05-19T00:49:08

Jeremy picks up from where Eric left off last week, and discusses the spiritual gifts that God gives to each of His children.

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Spring 2021 • Uniquely You (Part 1) • Eric Siryj from 2021-05-19T00:48:52

We all struggle with identity, some of us more than others, but it's a question we all need to have answered: who am I, and what is my purpose? Eric shows us how God sees us each as equally valu...

Spring 2021 • Making Decisions • Eric Siryj from 2021-05-19T00:48:37

Rice or noodles? Left or right? Life is full of decisions, but how do you choose wisely? Eric explains why making decisions is much more than asking the question "is it sinful?".

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Spring 2021 • All In: Above All Else • Neil Walker from 2021-04-15T17:35:12

"Follow your heart" is advice we often hear. But today, Neil explains why the Bible puts so much emphasis on guarding our hearts, and points out some of the more common lies that can creep in. Listen

Spring 2021 • All In: Your Life Objective • Neil Walker from 2021-04-05T00:05:42

What is your life going to be about? Neil discusses the importance of having a clear direction for our lives in accordance to what God says will last forever, and shares his own life objective w...

Spring 2021 • All In: Your Life Objective • Neil Walker from 2021-04-05T00:05:42

What is your life going to be about? Neil discusses the importance of having a clear direction for our lives in accordance to what God says will last forever, and shares his own life objective w...

Spring 2021 • All In: Glorifying God • Erin Gillum from 2021-04-05T00:02:40

The term "glorify God" is used over and over again in Christian circles, but what exactly does that mean? Erin helps us define it and shows us what it looks like to glorify God in our day-to-day...

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: Loving God • Eric Siryj from 2021-03-15T12:50:49

The Bible commands us to love God, but what does that mean? How do we love someone we can't physically sense? Eric unpacks Jesus' message to His church about what it means to love Him.

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Spring 2021 • ALL IN: Knowing God • Jeremy Walker from 2021-03-15T12:47:36

To be "all in" for Jesus, one of the primary things is to know Him. Jeremy shows us that knowing God helps us to love Him more, and gives us a few practical tips to build a relationship with our...

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: The Wisdom of God (7 Questions to Ask) • Neil Walker from 2021-02-28T22:43:12

Neil recaps the last few weeks and poses some questions about our perspectives on laboring.

February 18th, 2021

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: The Wisdom of God (7 Questions to Ask) • Neil Walker from 2021-02-28T22:43:12

Neil recaps the last few weeks and poses some questions about our perspectives on laboring.

February 18th, 2021

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: A Chat with a Laborer • Olga from 2021-02-20T00:31:30

Erin Gillum shares a special interview with Olga, a lifelong laborer for Christ. Olga reflects on how she spent her life, and why she has no regrets in giving it fully to the service of our King...

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: A Chat with a Laborer • Olga from 2021-02-20T00:31:30

Erin Gillum shares a special interview with Olga, a lifelong laborer for Christ. Olga reflects on how she spent her life, and why she has no regrets in giving it fully to the service of our King...

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: The Work of a Laborer • Neil Walker from 2021-02-08T23:34:32

So we know that there's a need for laborers who are "all in" for Jesus, but what does a laborer do? Neil shows us that, according to scripture, laborers love people, share the gospel, and share ...

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: The Work of a Laborer • Neil Walker from 2021-02-08T23:34:32

So we know that there's a need for laborers who are "all in" for Jesus, but what does a laborer do? Neil shows us that, according to scripture, laborers love people, share the gospel, and share ...

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: The Need for Laborers • Neil Walker from 2021-01-31T18:45:37

Why does Jesus explicitly mention the need for laborers? Neil Walker brings us through why there are so few laborers to help us root out the lies that prevent us from dedicating our lives to the...

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: The Need for Laborers • Neil Walker from 2021-01-31T18:45:37

Why does Jesus explicitly mention the need for laborers? Neil Walker brings us through why there are so few laborers to help us root out the lies that prevent us from dedicating our lives to the...

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: So That Other's May Live • Neil Walker from 2021-01-31T18:45:35

Neil Walker kicks off the new year and the new semester by addressing our theme for the semester: "ALL IN". He explains the need for Christians to be 'all in' for the gospel, the things that kee...

Spring 2021 • ALL IN: So That Other's May Live • Neil Walker from 2021-01-31T18:45:35

Neil Walker kicks off the new year and the new semester by addressing our theme for the semester: "ALL IN". He explains the need for Christians to be 'all in' for the gospel, the things that kee...

Fall 2020 • Faith, Hope, and Love: Love • Ian Fitzpatrick from 2020-11-16T22:25:46

Love means a great many things in the English language, but it means something very specific to Jesus as He commands his disciples to "love." Ian takes us through what love really means to God a...

Fall 2020 • Faith, Hope, and Love: Hope • Erin Gillum from 2020-11-16T22:25:41

In a bleak year full of worry and a pandemic with seemingly no end in sight, Erin reminds us of what hope is, who our hope is in, and how we can cling onto hope today.

November 5th, 2020

Fall 2020 • Faith, Hope, and Love: Faith • Neil Walker from 2020-11-01T16:41:14

What exactly is "Faith," and how do you grow in it? Neil kicks off a new series on Faith, Hope, and Love by looking at two individuals in the "Hall of Faith" found in Hebrews 11, and points us i...

Fall 2020 • Global Grads from 2020-10-27T23:09:30

Those in Christ are a family, united by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this short segment, we get to hear from our "extended family"- USC Christian Challenge alumni who li...

Fall 2020 • Creatures of Habit: Repentance • Eric Siryj from 2020-10-21T23:45:11

Eric examines the lives of King Saul and King David and how they reacted when a prophet points out their sin. In the seventh and final message in the series, he delineates worldly sorry from God...

Fall 2020 • Creatures of Habit: Intentional Rest • Neil Walker from 2020-10-21T23:45:07

Why are we anxious? How do we find true rest? Neil takes us through the causes of restlessness and points us in the direction of real peace. He also gives some practical tips on achieving it in ...

Fall 2020 • Creatures of Habit: Seeking Advice/Mentorship • Jeremy Walker from 2020-10-21T23:45:03

Jeremy is joined by Jeep, Karlene, Steven, Jenna, and Jon in this fifth installment of the series. The panel shares why finding Godly mentors is so important to them and share stories of what ha...

Fall 2020 • Creatures of Habit: Gratitude • Elliot Edwards from 2020-10-21T23:44:59

In these turbulent times, why should we be grateful? In the fourth installment of the series, Elliot from Seabreeze Chruch in Huntington Beach reminds us that gratefulness centers our hope in an...

Fall 2020 • Creatures of Habit: Prayer/Practicing God's Presence • Enoch Chow from 2020-10-21T23:44:56

In our third installment of the series, Enoch walks us through the discipline of prayer, why it's important, and how we should approach it.

September 17th, 2020

Fall 2020 • Creatures of Habit: Verse Memorization/Meditation • Seth Gatchell from 2020-10-20T23:24:51

"You develop good habits then good habits develop you." Seth continues the series on habits by sharing both how and why he memorizes scripture, as well as sharing a starting point to begin memor...

Fall 2020 • Creatures of Habit: Daily Time in the Word • Erin Gillum from 2020-10-20T23:24:45

"You develop good habits then good habits develop you." Erin kicks off a new series on developing lifelong habits by looking at the life of Jesus and His regular habit of spending unhurried time...

Spring 2020 • A Life of Worship: Defining Worship • Neil Walker from 2020-09-03T15:16:11

Worship is our response, personal and corporate, to God, for who He is and what He's done, expressed in and by the things we say and the way we live. Everyone assigns supreme value to something, bu...

Spring 2020 • A Life of Worship: Purpose • Neil Walker from 2020-09-03T15:16:10

Everyone centers their life around something, whether consciously or not. As Christians, our life should be centered on our God-given purpose, which is discovered through a relationship with God. G...

Spring 2020 • A Life of Worship: Thoughts • Jeremy Walker from 2020-09-03T15:16:07

Behavior modification is not the same as inner transformation, and God wants to transform our hearts! We worship God with our thoughts when we follow his way of life because we've come to know and ...

Spring 2020 • A Life of Worship: Values • Erin Gillum from 2020-09-03T15:16:05

Values are words of the heart. Erin continues the series by explaining that in order to live a life of worship we must value the things God values. Galatians 5:6 says that God values faith expressi...

Spring 2020 • A Life of Worship: Singing • Neil Walker from 2020-09-03T15:16:03

Neil explains that God wants us to worship with everything, including our emotions. Singing is a multi-dimensional expression of the Holy Spirit's control in our lives. Singing also reminds us who ...

Spring 2020 • A Life of Worship: Relationships • Eric Siryj from 2020-09-03T15:16:01

Eric reminds us that God does not adjust his love for us based on what we earn. Out tendency is to use a "points system" to evaluate our friends. A life of worship through relationships does not ke...

Spring 2020 • Conversation with Harold: Heart Attitudes at Home • Harold Bullock from 2020-09-03T15:16:01

Harold talks about how agape, love, is manifested in the way we relate to one another. With many students quarantining at home, he discusses how to trust God and continue living out our faith in...

Spring 2020 • A Life of Worship: Decision-Making • Ian Fitzpatrick from 2020-09-03T15:16

Decisions are stressful when we bear the load on our own, but God has ultimate potential and ultimate experience. If we align our decisions with God's will, He helps us bear the burden! Every decis...

Spring 2020 • A Conversation with Max • Max Barnett from 2020-09-03T15:15:57

Max talks about his life and his walk with God. He shares on the importance of fervent, expectant prayer and a growing relationship with God.

April 2, 2020

Spring 2020 • Conversation with Bob: The Important of Community • Bob Anderson from 2020-09-03T15:15:54

Bob discusses the important of community, since we were created for it. Particularly in this age of COVID-19 and physical isolation, community must be intentionally sought out. Whil...

Spring 2020 • Conversation with Bevan: Small Days • Bevan Unrau from 2020-09-03T15:15:52

Beavan discuss the impact of the "small days" in our lives and how God uses them with the cumulative principle to build lives that produce "big days." Each day we have the choice to...

Spring 2020 • Conversation with Seth: Making the Most of Your Summer • Seth Gatchell from 2020-09-03T15:15:51

Seth talks about how you can make the most of your summer. He discusses his experience with intentionally pursuing growth during his summers between semesters, and encourages us to do the same.<...

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: Beyond Obedience • Neil Walker from 2020-09-02T13:53:33

Neil begins the At SC as it is in Heaven series with a compelling message articulating important perspectives on the Christian life. He reminds us that God does not want our compliance, He wants ou...

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: No Shortcuts• Eric Siryj from 2020-09-02T13:53:31

Eric continues the series with an articulate reminder of our inclination towards shortcuts in life. Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 28:20 and selected scriptures from Abraham's life in Genesis help us se...

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: Prayer • Erin Gillum from 2020-09-02T13:53:30

Erin continues the series with a powerful message on the importance of prayer. She begins by explaining that prayer was a pattern in Jesus' life (Mark 1:29-35). "What would happen if we decided tha...

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: Good vs. Ultimate • Jeremy Walker from 2020-09-02T13:53:28

Jeremy continued with Part 4 of the series by explaining the important distinction between "good things" in life and "ultimate things", or things that become so important to us that they seem imper...

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: Rest • Jeremy Walker from 2020-09-02T13:53:26

In part five of the series, Jeremy explains that we find rest on the path of God's ways. Jesus promises rest for our souls as we join Him in His yoke and good things come when we follow Him. Jeremy...

Fall 2019 • At SC as it is in Heaven: Forgiving as You've Been Forgiven • Neil Walker from 2020-09-02T13:53:25

Neil continues the series with a convicting message on the value and freedom of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a decision to cancel the debt of another. God expects us to forgive others by focusing on...

Fall 2019 • Genesis to Revelation: God's Heart for the World • The Traveling Team (Seth) from 2020-09-02T13:53:23

Don't be a standby Christian without a plan or purpose. God's purpose is to proclaim His name to the ends of the earth.  

October 24, 2019

Fall 2019 • The Enemies of Your Soul • Neil Walker from 2020-09-02T13:53:22

The world, the flesh, and the devil all attack in different ways. Understand their subtleties and how to respond.  

October 31, 2019

Fall 2019 • Don't Let This Happen to You: Serving • Eric Siryj from 2020-09-02T13:53:20

Eric begins the series "Don't Let This Happen to You" by sharing about the importance of serving others. We use our gifts to serve one another so that God will be glorified. Jesus wants serving to ...

Fall 2019 • Don't Let This Happen to You: Spiritual Dryness • Ian Fitzpatrick from 2020-09-02T13:53:18

Ian continues the series by explaining that spiritual dryness can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on our choices. Illustrative examples from the Nation of Israel, King David, and his own ...

Fall 2019 • Don't Let This Happen to You: Chasing After the Wind • Chris Dorn from 2020-09-02T13:53:16

Chris concludes the series by sharing from his own experience in the workplace and the life of King Solomon about the futility of chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes 4:4 says, "all toil and all ac...

Fall 2019 • Christmas Presence • Neil Walker from 2020-09-02T13:53:13

The gift of Jesus has significant implications for our lives. The incarnation makes God accessible, makes forgiveness possible, allows Jesus to empathize with us, and gives us a template for how to...

FDC 2019 • Authentic Christian: Part 1 • Bevan Unrau from 2020-09-02T13:13:22

Col. 3:1-4. Three decisions that Christians make: with Christ, where Christ, and when Christ.  

October 11, 2019

FDC 2019 • Authentic Christian: Part 2 • Bevan Unrau from 2020-09-02T13:13:20

Col. 3:5-6. Five patterns that reduce our love of things.  

October 12, 2019

FDC 2019 • Authentic Christian: Part 3 • Bevan Unrau from 2020-09-02T13:13:18

Col. 3:7-10. Two practices that help us love people.  

October 12, 2019

FDC 2019 • Authentic Christian: Part 4 • Bevan Unrau from 2020-09-02T13:13:15

Col 3:15-17. Three powers that Christians have.   October 13, 2019

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: Prayer • Eric Siryj from 2020-09-02T13:08:03

Eric talks through the importance of prayer and how to approach it rightly. He walks through the Lords Prayer in Matthew 6 and then a practical way to apply it using A.C.T.S. - acknowledge, confess...

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: Living in the Kingdom • Neil Walker from 2020-09-02T13:07:59

Neil starts off the series focused on the Kingdom of God by taking a look at what exactly that is. He talks about how the Kingdom is accessible to any of us. He walks us through how entering this K...

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: Heart of a Kingdom Citizen • Neil Walker from 2020-09-02T13:07:55

Neil walks us through Matthew 5:1-12 and breaks down each beatitude. He talks about how in order to see God more clearly, we need to follow Him more closely and ways that we can practically do this...

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: Influence of a Kingdom Servant • Neil Walker from 2020-09-02T13:07:52

Neil walks us through Matthew 5:13-16 and talks about how everyone living in the Kingdom has significance and can have an impact. He shares how we are salt and light and gives practical ways to liv...

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: The King’s Standard of Righteousness • Erin Gillum from 2020-09-02T13:07:49

Erin walks verse by verse through Matthew 5:17-20. She shares how checklists flatter, but it’s the heart that matters and our need for heart transformation. She digs into Jesus as the fulfillment o...

Spring 2019 • The Kingdom: Living in the Kingdom in Everyday Life • Chris Dorn from 2020-09-02T13:07:46

Chris takes us through a list of checklist items and the heart issues behind them that actually matter. He focuses in on the problem of lust and how if you’re not shattering lust, it will shatter y...

Spring 2019 • Audience of One • Eric Siryj from 2020-09-02T13:07:42

Eric talks about our need to be aware of what motivates our actions and how destructive the fear of man can be. He digs into how what God knows is more important than what people think.  

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Spring 2019 • Missionary in Wales • John Robinson from 2020-09-02T13:07:39

John shares what ministry is like for him in Wales. He gives some insight into the spiritual climate there. He also walks us through six steps they use to connect with people and share.  

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Spring 2019 • The Deception of Wealth • Jeremy Walker from 2020-09-02T13:07:36

Jeremy digs in to a hurdle all of us have to overcome in order to place our full trust in God - our tendency to treasure and trust wealth. He breaks down three promises that wealth gives that it ca...

Spring 2019 • Golden Rule Living • Jeremy Walker from 2020-09-02T13:07:20

Jeremy walks us through Matthew 7:1-12 and points out the contrast between good and bad judgement. He talks about the differences in the attitude, approach, and results.  

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Spring 2019 • Walking the Narrow Path • Eric Siryj from 2020-09-02T13:07:18

Eric walks through the final section of the Sermon on the Mount, examining the reasons to follow God and explaining 3 key habits for building a resilient life in following Jesus.  

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Spring 2019 • Succeeding in the Right Areas of Life • Neil Walker from 2020-09-02T13:07:16

Neil outlines biblical guidelines for succeeding in the right areas of life. He walks through the importance of growing in love (rather than in knowledge), following God's agenda (rather than our o...

SB 2019 • Session 1: The Ask • Josh De La Rosa from 2020-09-02T12:56:19

Josh shares a little of his own story and kicks off the week talking about the meaning of being entrusted. He talks about how it is being assigned a responsibility for doing something, having somet...

SB 2019 • Session 2: Entrusted: Patterns, Practices, and Pass It Ons • Josh De La Rosa from 2020-09-02T12:56:16

Josh walks us through 2 Timothy 1:13-2:2. He talks about how the job is not fully done until the person you're investing in is ready to pass it on themselves. He shares about the importance of pass...

SB 2019 • Session 3: God's Word • Josh De La Rosa from 2020-09-02T12:56:14

Josh talks about how we are all entrusted with God's Word and how it is the one thing that the enemy will go after more in your life than any other area. He shares how it is important to read it da...

SB 2019 • Session 4: Entrusted: Endure Suffering • Josh De La Rosa from 2020-09-02T12:56:13

Josh breaks down 2 Timothy 4:5 and talks about how everyone will face suffering. He shares how we need to prepare for the fight, to start preparing now for what may come in the future.  

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SB 2019 • Session 5: Chuck's Story • Chuck Madden from 2020-09-02T12:56:10

Chuck walks us through his life and how he went from being a naive young man from the south to the disciplined man of God that he is now. He talks about how God has made each of us for a specific p...

SB 2019 • Session 6: Tyranny of the Urgent • Chuck Madden from 2020-09-02T12:56:08

Chuck takes us through the tyranny of the urgent. He shares how each of us wants to live purposeful lives, but we often let the urgent take precedence over the important.  

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SB 2019 • Session 7: Names of God • Chuck Madden from 2020-09-02T12:56:06

Chuck walks us through different names of God in the Bible. He takes time to define the different names and look into what that means for us. All of this is expanding on the concept that every stru...

SB 2019 • Session 8: Love • Chuck Madden from 2020-09-02T12:56:05

Chuck shares about the importance of thinking correctly about God and others. He talks about how we are to love God and love people. Chuck shares how love is always doing what's in the best interes...

SB 2019 • Endurance • Chuck Madden from 2020-09-02T12:56:01

There are two types of required endurance, one externally imposed and one internally imposed but both have the same requirements to complete. Chuck talks about what enables you to endure.  

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SB 2019 • Making an Impact with Your Life • Neil Walker from 2020-09-02T12:55:59

Neil shares why some people leave a mark on people's lives while others just seem to leave a smudge. He talks about how you become a person who God uses to make an impact.  

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SB 2019 • Follow Your Heart • Scott Lamberth from 2020-09-02T12:55:54

Scott talks about how life is full of decision crossroads and cultural voices tell us to "follow our heart". He shares about how our perspectives and values shape our decisions and breaks down the ...

SB 2019 • "Building" Your Spiritual Discipline • Enoch Chow from 2020-09-02T12:55:51

Enoch talks about how to build spiritual disciplines in your life. He looks into how the same concepts that it takes to construct a building that can withstand earthquakes and storms apply to our s...

Fall 2018 • Rethink It: Knowing and Loving God • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:58:59

Knowing and Loving God - Neil encourages us to ask the question: "What would somebody that really wanted to know and love God do to make that happen?" He walks us through three helpful hints and th...

Fall 2018 • Rethink It: Academics • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:58:57

Neil takes a look at the question: "What do confident, well-adjusted, successful students know that I don't know?" He talks about three things that can improve academic life: living in line with pr...

Fall 2018 • Rethink It: Friendship • Erin Gillum from 2020-09-01T13:58:56

Erin looks into the question of, "What would someone in my situation do to develop enduring friendships?" She shares about the friendship between David and Jonathan. She then points to four things ...

Fall 2018 • Rethink It: Work • Eric Siryj from 2020-09-01T13:58:54

Eric looks into the question of what it looks like to be a good employee. He does this by digging into David’s life and showing the importance of asking two questions: What needs to be done? How ca...

Fall 2018 • Rethink It: On Dating • Jeremy Walker from 2020-09-01T13:58:52

Jeremy looks into the question, “How would a person go about dating so that it’s good now AND good later?” He talks about how our angle of approach should be shaped by two questions and digs into t...

Fall 2018 • Rethink It: Design Your Life to Make a Difference • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:58:49

Neil continues the “Rethink It” series by looking into how we can design our lives to make a difference. He walks through four things that we can do in order to do this: abide, love, share, and sha...

Fall 2018 • Rethink It: Roommates • Jeremy Walker from 2020-09-01T13:58:46

Jeremy finishes up the series by answering the question of, "How do you create an environment both you and your roommates want to come home to?" He talks about five essentials needed to do this - R...

Fall 2018 • Overcoming Labels • Robbie Nutter from 2020-09-01T13:58:44

Robbie talks about how we often allow the labels that other people place on us or we place on ourselves to define us. He takes us through the life of Jacob to show that we need to allow how God vie...

Fall 2018 • The Cumulative Principle • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:58:41

Neil walks through the cumulative principle, which says that small investments over time have a cumulative effect. He talks specifically about small investments of time and how the way to utilize t...

Fall 2018 • Principle of the Path • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:58:38

Neil talks about the Principle of the Path which says that it is direction, not intention, that determines destination. He talks about how every path leads somewhere and we need to choose the path ...

Fall 2018 • Grace • Students and Alumni from 2020-09-01T13:58:36

The topic of the night was God's grace moving in and transforming our lives. Two current seniors, Diego and Jenna, as well as two alumni, Monique and Kevin, share their stories of how God's grace m...

Fall 2018 • Worship • Bevan Unrau from 2020-09-01T13:58:34

Bevan walks through how worship is described in Revelations. He shares how it centers, gathers, reveals, and sings.  

November 15, 2018

Fall 2018 • Gaining Ground While You're at Home • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:58:32

Neil talks about how to gain ground in your relationship with God while being home over the Christmas break. He shares four areas to focus on: having a sane estimation of yourself, staying in touch...

FDC 2018 • Session 1 - Discerning Your Purpose • Robbie Nutter from 2020-09-01T13:49:21

Robbie begins taking us through the book of Jeremiah and the insights that we can apply to our own lives from it. He talks about five thoughts on how to discern God's purpose for your life: move to...

FDC 2018 • Session 2 - Reformed at Heart Level • Robbie Nutter from 2020-09-01T13:49:19

Robbie continues in Jeremiah and expands on the thought that external religious activity not born from an internal love for God will not last. He talks about our need to work on our heart and gives...

FDC 2018 • Session 3 - Cling to Hope • Robbie Nutter from 2020-09-01T13:49:17

Robbie looks into where Jeremiah drew his hope in the midst of turmoil and persecution, even from others in the church. He speaks to the truth that nobody is beyond the reach of God. God gives unde...

FDC 2018 • Session 4 - Anchored in Reality • Robbie Nutter from 2020-09-01T13:49:14

Robbie finishes the weekend looking into what it is that held Jeremiah. He shows that Jeremiah came to God in his hurting, his doubts, and his struggles. Jeremiah fought for a heart for God by lean...

Spring 2018 • Faith: The Foundation • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:29:19

Neil walks us through the foundation of faith, Jesus' resurrection. He takes a look at the historical evidence, the eyewitness accounts, and the changed lives.  

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Spring 2018 • Faith: The Key • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:29:15

Neil talks about how the Bible is the key to our faith. He shares how it brings understanding to our faith and also walks through the validity of the New Testament.  

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Spring 2018 • Faith: The Proof • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:29:12

Neil talks about how people will know that we have faith by the way that we love one another. He walks us through the first part of 1 Corinthians 13 and how living a life of love is a process that ...

Spring 2018 • Building the Kingdom, Not Your Life • Eric Siryj from 2020-09-01T13:27:21

Eric talks about the importance of keeping your focus on the Kingdom of God. He walks us through a passage at the end of Matthew 6 that demonstrates that if we focus on God first, He will take care...

Spring 2018 • Faithfulness, Not Success • Eric Siryj from 2020-09-01T13:27:17

Eric talks about the dangers of comparing ourselves to others in our walk with Jesus. He shares how God desires us to be faithful with what He has given us. Each person is given different resources...

Spring 2018 • Behavior Modification vs. Heart Transformation • Steven Crawford from 2020-09-01T13:27:11

Steven talks about how when we step into a relationship with Christ we are transformed from the inside out. He shares from the New Testament on how being concerned with the outward appearances does...

Spring 2018 • 30th Celebration • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:27:07

Neil talks about the importance of mental Ebenezers (reminders of what God has done in our lives). He shares several stories of things that God has done in his life and the way that those have impa...

Spring 2018 • Whose Applause Are You After? • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:27:05

Neil walks through some questions that we should ask ourselves, including what is it that's going to make it "enough" for me? What will I do with what's been entrusted to me? He talks about the imp...

Spring 2018 • Dating/Romantic Relationships • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:25:52

Neil walks us through some important insights that the Bible gives us into how to approach romantic relationships by looking at and learning from the lives of Solomon and David.  

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Spring 2018 • Resurrection Life: Colossians 3:1-4 • Jeremy Walker from 2020-09-01T13:25:43

Jeremy begins a new series by talking about three shifts that happen when we step into a relationship with Christ. A shift in motivation, in actions and pursuits, and in hope. He talks about what t...

Spring 2018 • De-cluttering Your Life: Colossians 3:5-11 • Neil Walker from 2020-09-01T13:25:32

Neil continues the series by talking about the things that we are called to put to death and the things that we are called to put off when we step into a relationship with Christ. He walks through ...

Spring 2018 • The Resurrected Life: Colossians 3:12-14 • Steven Crawford from 2020-09-01T13:25:20

Steven talks about Colossians 3:12-14 and how we are to put on certain things in the new life we have if we have a relationship with Christ. He talks about how we have to view ourselves correctly a...

Spring 2018 • The Grateful Life: Colossians 3:15-17 • Steven Crawford from 2020-09-01T13:25:11

Steven continues through Colossians 3:15-17, identifying three commands for us: letting the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, letting the word of Christ dwell in us richly, and doing everything i...

Spring 2018 • Show and Tell • Erin Gillum from 2020-09-01T13:24:55

Erin talks about how when you devote yourself to yourself you deplete yourself. She shares on the importance of prayer, how every person is called to testify with their lives, and the importance of...

Spring 2018 • Finishing Strong to the End • Erin Gillum from 2020-09-01T13:24:45

Erin takes a look at Colossians 4:10-14 and the importance of finishing well. She shares two examples from the Bible, those of Mark and Demas, and how decisions not desire determine destination.  ...

SB 2018 • Session 1: Testimony • Max Barnett from 2020-09-01T12:50

Max shares about his life and how he got to the place where he is today. He talks about the importance of making your major your walk with God, really having Him as your first priority.  

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SB 2018 • Session 2: Guarding Your Heart • Max Barnett from 2020-09-01T12:49:31

Max talks about the importance of really guarding your heart in every area of your life, which all begins with renewing your mind. He speaks directly to the areas of sexual purity, love of money, p...

SB 2018 • Session 3: Servanthood • Max Barnett from 2020-09-01T12:49:27

Max shares about how Jesus went out of His way to serve and that we need to follow His example. He goes over a long list of ways to be a blessing to others and the importance of learning to serve w...

SB 2018 • Session 4: How to Have an Intimate Walk with God • Max Barnett from 2020-09-01T12:49:22

Max goes through a detailed explanation of the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He talks about the importance of being filled with the Spirit. He also shares the importance of spending time wi...

SB 2018 • Session 5: Personally Discipling Others • Max Barnett from 2020-09-01T12:49:15

Max talks about the importance of looking at your own life to see if you are seeking to live a godly life. You reproduce what you are, so you need to be aware of how you are living and growing. He ...

SB 2018 • Session 6: Caring for Your Soul • Bob Anderson from 2020-09-01T12:49:04

Bob talks about the truth that everything we do has an effect. He talks about three things we need to do in order to care for our souls: tending to our past, creating space for God in our hearts, a...

SB 2018 • Session 7: Brokenness and Humility • Bob Anderson from 2020-09-01T12:48:58

Bob shares how pride isn't just arrogance, it's any strategy that we have to try to make our life work without God. He talks about how there is power in a humble heart, in letting go of our own liv...

SB 2018 • Session 8: Eternal Impact: Making Disciples • Bob Anderson from 2020-09-01T12:48:52

Bob talks about the command that Jesus gave to each of us in Matthew 28:18-20. We are all called to go and make disciples. Bob walks us through how to live out that command practically.   March 16...

Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Rahab • Neil Walker from 2020-08-26T12:21:16

Neil begins the message series, "Written for Our Instruction" by walking us through lessons we can learn from the life of Rahab. He talks about how faith is trusting God enough to act.  

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Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Joshua and the Gibeonites: Making Decisions and Keeping Commitments • Erin Gillum from 2020-08-26T12:20:42

Erin talks about Joshua and his interaction with the Gibeonites. She talks about the need to stop, look, and listen in making a decision and the importance of keeping commitments.  

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Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Ruth: The Secret to a Refreshed Life • Jeremy Walker from 2020-08-26T12:20:40

Jeremy speaks about the life of Ruth and how it is an example of the verse, Proverbs 11:25 - He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.  

September 14, 2017

Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Jehoiada and Jehosheba • Steven Crawford from 2020-08-26T12:20:39

Steven walks us through the roles that Jehoiada and Jehosheba played in helping the lineage of David remain on the throne of Israel. He talks about how it took courage and planning and that God rea...

Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Jonah • Bevan Unrau from 2020-08-26T12:20:37

Bevan walks us through Jonah's story and the four excuses he gave God as to why he should not go to Nineveh. He talks about how we use those same excuses and how we can overcome them.  

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Fall 2017 • God's Heart for the Nations • Traveling Team from 2020-08-26T12:18:51

Jake from the Traveling Team walks us through the Bible to show God's heart for the nations. He talks about how God wants us to join him in reaching the nations with the Gospel of Jesus.  

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Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Asa and Ahab: A Tale of Two Kings • Jeremy Walker from 2020-08-26T12:18:49

Jeremy walks us through the beginning and end of the lives of both Asa and Ahab. From their lives, he shows the truth that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.  

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Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Nehemiah • Chris Dorn from 2020-08-26T12:04:01

Chris walks us through the story of Nehemiah and shows the importance of finding, maintaining, and carrying out vision. He gives some practical steps on how to do this.  

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Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Joseph and Judah: A Story of Grace • Neil Walker from 2020-08-26T12:03:57

Neil shares on the truth that grace is a gift of God that we cannot earn and we do not deserve. He walks us through the lives of Joseph and Judah and how these stories demonstrate the grace of God....

Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - David: Courage • Steven Crawford from 2020-08-26T12:03:53

Steven walks us through the story of David and Goliath. He takes a look at what David, Goliath, and Saul were drawing their courage from and how that plays out in the story, leading to David's vict...

Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Elijah and the Widow: From Heartache to Hope • Erin Gillum from 2020-08-26T11:59:20

Erin takes us through the story of the widow and Elijah in 1 Kings 17 and how their interaction points the widow to God. She challenges us to look for ways to share the hope that we have with the p...

Fall 2017 • Written for our Instruction - Joseph • Eric Siryj from 2020-08-26T11:59:17

Eric walks us through the life of Joseph and how he always chooses to honor God, no matter the situation. He talks about how our choices determine where we end up, not our circumstances.  

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Fall 2017 • Advent • Neil Walker from 2020-08-26T11:59:15

Neil talks about how advent is a time that helps us to remember, prepare for, and anticipate the celebration of the birth of Christ. He talks about how our lives should be spent in a state of adven...

FDC 2017 • Session 1: The Managed Life: Solomon • Seth Gatchell from 2020-08-26T11:41:28

Seth shares about the life of Solomon and how he pursued the "good life". He shows the downfalls in doing so and how each of us need to live a God-centered life.  

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FDC 2017 • Session 2: The Relationship-Getting Life: Gomer • Seth Gatchell from 2020-08-26T11:41:26

Seth takes us through the life of Hosea and Gomer. He shows how Gomer represents the people of God chasing after blessings and how God continues to pursue us no matter what. Through the story, he s...

FDC 2017 • Session 3: The Protected Life: Gideon • Seth Gatchell from 2020-08-26T11:41:24

Seth walks us through the story of Gideon and how living a protected life means trying to reduce damage in our lives, which often manifests itself through living in fear, weakness, and timidity. He...

FDC 2017 • Session 4: New Identity: Man of the Tombs • Seth Gatchell from 2020-08-26T11:41:23

Seth looks at the wounded life, which is when we allow our past hurts to define us. He shares the story of the man of the tombs and how often times our problem isn't fear, but how we are defining l...

Spring 2017 • Behind Enemy Lies: Introduction • Neil Walker from 2020-08-26T11:19

Neil talks about the three enemies that we are battling and what can be used to combat each of them. He digs a little deeper into what attacks from the enemy (the devil) look like and how to begin ...

Spring 2017 • Behind Enemy Lies: It's Not Fair • Jeremy Walker from 2020-08-26T11:18:59

Jeremy walks us through the lie from the enemy, "It's not fair". He talks about how the enemy tends to use this lie in our lives and the truth that we can use in order to battle it.  

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Spring 2017 • Behind Enemy Lies: It's Not What I Want • Erin Gillum from 2020-08-26T11:18:58

Erin helps us look at the lie, "It's not what I want." She takes us through Jesus' night of prayer in the garden of Gesthemane and how He found power in surrendering His will to God's. She shows ho...

Spring 2017 • Behind Enemy Lies: I'm Too Tired • Jeremy Walker from 2020-08-26T11:18:56

Jeremy takes us through the enemy lie of "I'm too tired". He shares the truth that we may be tired, but with God's help we are not too tired. He also shares three different preventative measures to...

Spring 2017 • Behind Enemy Lies: I'm the Only One • Erin Gillum from 2020-08-26T11:18:55

Erin speaks about the enemy lie of, "I'm the only one." She talks about how the enemy tries to isolate us and make us believe this lie. Erin walks us through the life of Elijah to demonstrate this ...

Spring 2017 • Gratitude • Elliot Edwards from 2020-08-26T11:18:53

Elliot talks about how to develop a heart of gratitude. He walks us through Romans 6:23 to answer the question of why we have gratitude and then gives a few pointers on how to develop a heart of gr...

Spring 2017 • The Power of Words • Neil Walker from 2020-08-26T11:18:52

Neil speaks to the truth that your words have great impact. He talks about how your mouth controls the direction of your life and often the lives of others. He gives five practical ways to start ma...

Spring 2017 • How to Make the Most of a Conference • Eric Siryj from 2020-08-26T11:18:51

Eric shares how to get the most out of a conference and talks about how retreats are for relationships. He digs in to how to focus on your relationship with God, your relationship with wiser Christ...

Spring 2017 • Staying on Track When the Going Gets Tough • Jeep Underwood from 2020-08-26T11:18:50

Jeep walks us through Matthew 11:28-30 and how Jesus tells us to come to Him, yoke with Him, and Learn from Him. Jeep talks about how to do each of those three things in your life.  

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Spring 2017 • The Bible: Why? Why? Why? • Neil Walker from 2020-08-26T11:18:49

Neil shares about why we need, believe, and obey the Bible. He shows how it is a cohesive and reliable collection of historical documents that is used by God to reveal Himself to us.  

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Spring 2017 • The Bible: What? • Erin Gillum from 2020-08-26T11:18:48

Erin looks at how the Bible came to be and how we can know it is the Word of God. She speaks to the question of: How did we get these books of the Bible?   April 6, 2017

Spring 2017 • The Bible: How? • Neil Walker from 2020-08-26T11:18:47

Neil talks about how to begin to get into God's Word. He shares about the importance of doing this and how God really reveals Himself and speaks to you through His Word.  

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Spring 2017 • The Aim of Your Life • Neil Walker from 2020-08-26T11:18:46

Neil talks about how the gospel isn't only about grace, it is also about life and that we should work to make the aim of our lives to know, love, and walk with God with all our hearts. He walks thr...

Spring 2017 • Authentic Christianity • Bevan Unrau from 2020-08-26T11:18:44

Bevan talks about some characteristics that shape the life of a believer. He digs into Colossians 3:1-4 to show how we are to be with, where, and when Christ is.   April 27, 2017

SB 2017 • Session 1: Daniel: A Life of Influence • Dan Wooldridge from 2020-08-26T10:36:35

Dan starts out the week by sharing about how the world we live in today is our Babylon by looking at the life of Daniel. He points out five different strategies the world uses to pull us away from ...

SB 2017 • Session 2: Jeremiah in the Time of Babylon • Patricia Wooldridge from 2020-08-26T10:36:32

Patricia walks us through the Old Testament and looks at men that God chose to use, men who were open, honest, and humble. She shares about the life of Jeremiah in the time when Babylon was thrivin...

SB 2017 • Session 3: Standing in Babylon • Dan Wooldridge from 2020-08-26T10:36:30

Dan shares about how Daniel was shattered and broken when he arrived in Babylon. He digs into the life of Daniel and how he was able to persevere.  

March 13, 2017

SB 2017 • Session 4: Nebuchadnezzar's Spiritual Journey • Dan Wooldridge from 2020-08-26T10:36:28

Dan looks into ten turning points that occurred in the life of Nebuchadnezzar in order for him to fully recognize and accept who God was. He shows the role that Daniel and his friends played in thi...

SB 2017 • Session 5: A Lifetime Journey • Dan Wooldridge from 2020-08-26T10:36:25

Dan shares about different life stages line the path of influence. These include sovereign foundations, hidden years, crucible experiences, identifying and developing your strengths, learning to co...

SB 2017 • Session 6: Sowing Seeds • Seth Gatchell from 2020-08-26T10:36:23

Seth walks us through the parable of the sower. He talks about different kinds of seeds and how we can practically sow them in our lives.  

March 16, 2017

SB 2017 • Session 7: Watering, Fertilizer, Sun • Seth Gatchell from 2020-08-26T10:36:22

Seth talks about how to follow Jesus' example in sowing seeds. He walks through Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman and the lessons we can learn from this interaction.  

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SB 2017 • Session 8: Growing Gardens • Seth Gatchell from 2020-08-26T10:36:19

Seth focuses in on building relationships with the people around us. He talks about how we need to be salt and light where God places us and what that looks like in day to day life.  

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Spring Break 2017 • Workshop: Professionalism in the New Normal: The Challenges and Opportunities of Work in the New Economy • Dan Wooldridge from 2020-08-26T10:36:18

Conventional thinking and preparation for work and career have been upended by the New Economy: the traditional idea of a job is dead. Dan shares the new thinking and skills required to be a value ...

Spring Break 2017 • Workshop: Honoring Our Parents: Ministering to Our Families • Patricia Wooldridge from 2020-08-26T10:36:16

Sharing from her life story, Patricia shares how honoring your parents is a lifelong journey of Lordship requiring compassion and courage.  

March 13, 2017

Spring Break 2017 • Workshop: Evangelism in Everyday Life • Paul Worcester from 2020-08-26T10:36:14

Paul looks at the urgency of buying up opportunities to share Jesus as well as key principles and tools for engaging people with the gospel. He shares "Three Habits for Everyday Evangelism" that ha...

Spring Break 2017 • Workshop: No Filter Needed • Alex Barrett from 2020-08-26T10:36:12

We are inundated with ideas every day from the culture and media about the kind of person to be and how to think. In this workshop Alex evaluates the messages our culture sends us and shares how to...

Spring Break 2017 • Workshop: Dating • Cody and Brittany Bryan from 2020-08-26T10:36:09

Cody and Brittany pass along advice that they were given as they sought wise counsel on how to date well.  

March 16, 2017

Spring Break 2017 • Workshop: Making Disciples Without the Glitz • John Kelsey from 2020-08-26T10:36:01

When you go to a party, are you wearing the lampshade or in a corner? Are most of your friends outgoing but you are not? Jesus commands us all to make disciples! John talks about how to have a dyna...

FDC 2016 • Session 1: The Heart of Life • Harold Bullock from 2020-08-26T09:48:45

Harold speaks to the fact that you will spend your life and that it's up to you as to what you spend it on. He walks us through how we make choices and how with Christ, there is a change in perspec...

FDC 2016 • Session 2: The Reality Shifts • Harold Bullock from 2020-08-26T09:48:39

Harold talks about how when we submit to Christ there is a massive reality shift (a re-birth, a life-track shift, and a Kingdom shift). Harold talks about how because of these things we have a stat...

FDC 2016 • Session 3: Winning the Inner Battle • Harold Bullock from 2020-08-26T09:48:34

Harold walks through different insights that can help you keep the old ways of your life from overwhelming you after you have stepped into a relationship with Christ. He gives practical ways to com...

FDC 2016 • Session 4: Printing a New Life • Harold Bullock from 2020-08-26T09:48:28

Harold talks about how the decisions that you make "print your life", they make up the person that you become. He speaks to the truth that the "world" is a "system" opposed to God and that we const...

Spring Break 2016 • Session 1: Abiding • Mike Story from 2020-08-26T09:15:30

Mike takes us through how an invested life is really an abiding life, a life of being with Christ. He talks about how abiding affects all areas of life, including your prayer life.  

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Spring Break 2016 • Session 2: Obedience • Mike Story from 2020-08-26T09:15:23

Mike talks about how an invested life is an obedient life and that apart from obedience you can't experience God's love. He speaks to the idea that obeying God every day keeps you spiritually in sh...

Spring Break 2016 • Session 3: Sharing • Mike Story from 2020-08-26T09:15:15

Mike walks us through the importance of sharing and how an invested life is a sharing life. He talks about how sharing doesn't end when someone accepts Christ, but rather how that's where it really...

Spring Break 2016 • Session 4: The Cost • Mike Story from 2020-08-26T09:15:08

Mike takes us through the truth that following Christ will cost us our lives. He shares that when we choose to follow Christ we have to daily die to self.  

March 15, 2016

Spring Break 2016 • Session 5: Purposeful Christianity • Dudley Callison from 2020-08-26T09:13:01

Dudley shares about his journey from cultural Christianity to personal Christianity and finally to purposeful Christianity. He talks about how we should all be asking, "What is God's will?" and mak...

Spring Break 2016 • Session 6: Personal Nature of the Gospel • Dudley Callison from 2020-08-26T09:12:54

Dudley walks us through five insights into sharing the gospel drawn from the story of Saul (Paul) and then shares five practices that will help to make sharing a part of your life.  

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Spring Break 2016 • Session 7: Relational Sharing • Dudley Callison from 2020-08-26T09:12:47

Dudley breaks down the idea that the gospel is translated by relationship by walking through the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. He also speaks to the idea that discipleship is not a progra...

Spring Break 2016 • Session 8: Real Life Examples • Dudley Callison from 2020-08-26T09:12:17

Dudley shares how an invested life is the pathway to maturity and then shares four stories from his life to give us a chance to learn from his experiences.  

March 18, 2016

Spring Break 2016 • Workshop: How to Find a Mentor/Discipler • Martha Moore from 2020-08-26T09:12:09

Martha shares about what to look for in a person to learn from and to invest your time in. She shares practical tools that you can use.  

March 14, 2016

Spring Break 2016 • Workshop: Small Things • Paul Worcester from 2020-08-26T09:10:10

Paul walks us through how learning to honor God in the "little things" of life enables you to strategically build a life that will glorify God and make an impact for His Kingdom over time.   Listen

Spring Break 2016 • Workshop: Beyond the Balancing Act • Randy Lanthripe from 2020-08-26T09:09:51

Randy discusses how to manage the different commitments and responsibilities of life and why turning to God and embracing His interruptions in life lets us live purposeful, full lives for His Kingd...

Spring Break 2016 • Workshop: #Adulting • Alex Barrett from 2020-08-26T09:08:10

Alex talks about key perspective and commitments needed to help you be the adult that God wants you to be. He also walks through the very things that may prevent you from growing up.   March 17, 2016

Spring Break 2016 • Workshop: Developing a Heart for God • Anja Geilert from 2020-08-26T09:08

Anja shares how to cultivate a heart that keeps seeking to be close to God and how to grow in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of who he is and what His calling is on your life.  

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Spring Break 2016 • Workshop: Preparing for the Storm • Brian Zunigha from 2020-08-26T09:07:49

Brian takes us through how we can't avoid tough times, but we can prepare for them. He shares different points of things to do in preparation and other things to do while in the midst of the tough ...

FDC 2015 • Session 1: Bob's Life • Bob Anderson from 2020-08-26T08:52:16

Bob talks us through how God got his attention and then how he has worked in his life.    

October 2, 2015

FDC 2015 • Session 2: Presence of God in Your Life • Bob Anderson from 2020-08-26T08:48:01

Bob shares how we really need to slow down in our day to day life in order to welcome God in and spend quality time with Him.

October 3, 2015

FDC 2015 • Session 3: Relationships • Bob Anderson from 2020-08-26T08:47:54

Bob walks us through the importance of developing close relationships with people who will be a part of our lives for the entirety of our lives.

October 3, 2015

FDC 2015 • Session 4: Vision and Purpose • Bob Anderson from 2020-08-26T08:47:46

Bob takes us through what should be the focus of our lives by showing the importance of sharing Jesus with others.

October 4, 2015

Spring Break 2015 • Session 1: Eli's in Gordon's Life • Gordon MacDonald from 2020-08-26T08:33:06

Gordon shares about different people that God has used to work in his life throughout the years.   March 15, 2015

Spring Break 2015 • Session 2: Memory • Gordon MacDonald from 2020-08-26T08:32:58

Gordon talks about the vastness of our inner life. He walks us through the importance of restoring memories that we're holding onto and need to move past. He shares a few ways to do this.

Spring Break 2015 • Session 3: Intentionality • Gordon MacDonald from 2020-08-26T08:32:49

Gordon shares the fact that you can't stay a course you haven't set. He talks about the importance of reviewing convictions, paying attention to your call, and developing competency.

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Spring Break 2015 • Session 4: Order • Gordon MacDonald from 2020-08-26T08:32:41

Gordon walks us through the truth that every day we have a chance to order our life. He lists ten areas that we should work on and some helpful tips on how to get a grasp on doing this.

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Spring Break 2015 • Session 6: Introduction • Chuck Madden from 2020-08-26T08:32:33

Chuck talks about the importance of getting a grasp on three areas: submitting to God as your absolute Lord, loving others, and working at what you enjoy and are good at. He demonstrates how doi...

Spring Break 2015 • Session 7: Love • Chuck Madden from 2020-08-26T08:32:26

Chuck walks us through the importance of loving others. He talks about how God has commanded us to love, that God is love, and that we are to love everyone.

March 19, 2015

Spring Break 2015 • Session 8: Our Life • Chuck Madden from 2020-08-26T08:32:19

Chuck shares the importance of always working to improve yourself and become the best at whatever we choose to do. He lays out a pyramid of how to get there.

March 20, 2015

Spring Break 2015 • Workshop: Character Counts • Randy Lanthripe from 2020-08-26T08:32:09

Randy talks about why character matters to God and why it should matter to us.

March 16, 2015

Spring Break 2015 • Workshop: Turn Down The Noise • Alex Barrett from 2020-08-26T08:31:18

Alex walks us through the spiritual disciplines that help us turn down the noise of our lives so that we can actually hear from God.

March 16, 2015

Spring Break 2015 • Workshop: Exit Ramps • Brian Zunigha from 2020-08-26T08:31:04

Brian takes us through various exit ramps/distractions in life that can lead us away from Jesus and talks about how to avoid some of the most common ones for college students.

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Spring Break 2015 • Workshop: Ministering in the Workplace • Chuck Madden from 2020-08-25T14:47:21

Chuck shares how to be equipped, have something to offer, and be the best in your field to gain influence in the lives of others.

March 19. 2015

Spring Break 2014 • Session 1: Faith in the Midst of Trials • Dan and Pat Woolridge from 2020-08-25T14:31:39

Dan and Pat Wooldridge share how their faith was challenged by multiple unexpected events in 2013 and how God worked through those difficult times.

March 16, 2014

Spring Break 2014 • Session 2: Seeking God and His Plan • Pat Woolridge from 2020-08-25T14:28:45

Pat shares the story of Moses and how our journeys are about God. She illustrates the fact that when we seek God He reveals His plan.

March 17, 2014

Spring Break 2014 • Session 3: Deliverance • Pat Woolridge from 2020-08-25T14:26:29

Pat shares the story of Lot, which demonstrates the way that God delivers us. She talks about how after experiencing deliverance we need to move forward in hope and grace.

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Spring Break 2014 • Session 4: Knowing and Honoring God • Dan Woolridge from 2020-08-25T14:24:18

Dan talks us through how we are to know God and live lives that honor Him. He focuses in on "six divine threads": faith, hope, love, goodness, truth, and beauty.

March 18, 2014

Spring Break 2014 • Session 5: God Wants All of You • Bevan Unrau from 2020-08-25T14:21:17

Bevan speaks to the fact that we are exactly what God wants for His purpose, God wants you. Bevan expands the ideas that God wants your pain, your pressure, and your plans.

March...

Spring Break 2014 • Session 6: Ambassadors for Christ • Bevan Unrau from 2020-08-25T14:18:38

Bevan shows that we are to be Christ's ambassadors and build relationships. He elaborates on three ways we can do this: choosing faith over force, sadness over anger, and forgiveness over bitter...

Spring Break 2014 • Session 7: Life God's Way • Bevan Unrau from 2020-08-25T14:16:01

Bevan shares how God wants us to endure by highlighting the truth that life is not about us. He talks about how life is about God's ways, peoples' progress toward God, and having a perspective b...

Spring Break 2014 • Session 8: God Wants You As You Are • Bevan Unrau from 2020-08-25T14:09:21

Bevan wraps up the week by looking into how God wants every person specifically and how we are God's treasure. He shares that in light of this we should not classify others through judgment, com...

Spring Break 2014 • Workshop: Professionalism in the New Normal • Dan Woolridge from 2020-08-25T14:06:56

Dan talks about how to prepare yourself for work in a world where "jobs" have become obsolete. Beyond an education, he lists and explains seven principles that you will need in order to be effec...

Spring Break 2014 • Workshop: Heart Attitudes • Bevan Unrau from 2020-08-25T14:03:28

Relationships are messy, but they are a mess worth making. God created us for community and in His Word He details how we can experience the joy and blessing of sharing life with each other. Bev...

Spring Break 2013 • Session 1: Widen My World - Power of Prayer • John Strappazon from 2020-08-25T13:57:40

John Strappazon shares his life story: how Jesus changed his life and how he has seen the power of prayer change his life.

March 17, 2013

Spring Break 2013 • Session 2: Widen My World - Confidence in Christ • John Strappazon from 2020-08-25T13:54:59

John Strappazon talks about the difference between confidence and arrogance, and how we should have confidence in Christ. He also discusses how we put people in three categories: landscape, mach...

Spring Break 2013 • Session 3: Widen My World - Living Stategically - Being an Influence • John Strappazon from 2020-08-25T13:52:40

John Strappazon talks about how to be an influence to the people around you in a natural way while interacting strategically and devoting yourself to prayer.

March 18, 2013

Spring Break 2013 • Session 4: Narrow My Focus - Being an Influence • Brett Yohn from 2020-08-25T13:50:06

Brett Yohn, campus ministry director in Nebraska, discusses his life story and the different influence seven different men had on him. He discusses how you can have the same influence on someone...

Spring Break 2013 • Session 5: Narrow My Focus - Investing in People • Brett Yohn from 2020-08-25T13:47:50

With my wide world, how do I narrow my focus and invest in people? Brett Yohn lists four ways to do this: Enter In, Journey With, Be Impacted, and Breathe Life In.

March 19, 2013...

Spring Break 2013 • Session 6: Your Life in Snapshots • Kirk Humphreys from 2020-08-25T13:44:57

Kirk Humphreys, resident of Oklahoma City, talks about three questions you will be seeking answers to during your time in college: What is my passion in life? What is my purpose in life? Who wil...

Spring Break 2013 • Session 7: Daniel and Lessons for Life • Kirk Humphreys from 2020-08-25T13:42:08

Kirk Humphreys discusses the life of Daniel and how Daniel effectively lived out his faith before others by having unshakable faith in a way that was believable to others.

March ...

Spring Break 2013 • Session 8: Sharing Your Faith in the Marketplace • Kirk Humphreys from 2020-08-25T13:39:13

Kirk Humphreys talks about hindrances to sharing the Christian faith in the workplace and gives advice as to how we can intentionally share with others in this setting.

March 22,...

Spring Break 2013 • Workshop: Lessons from Following • Tim Hearon from 2020-08-25T13:36:07

Everyone wants to be a great leader, but few in our generation aspire to follow well. Most people aspire to be President, not Vice President. Our greatest leaders have always been men and women ...

Spring Break 2013 • Workshop: Let's Par-tay! • Martha Moore from 2020-08-25T13:33:12

Discover fresh encouragement on how to create fun parties and dinners with a purpose that lead to helping your friends from class meet your Challenge friends. Learn cool ideas to be creative, wh...

Spring Break 2013 • Workshop: Relationships without Regrets • John Strappazon from 2020-08-25T13:27:03

Guys and girls tend to approach relationships with the opposite sex from a different angle. Things can get messed up quickly without having a clue as to why. The same mistakes are made over and ...

Spring Break 2013 • Workshop: Deciding Who to Build Into • Brett Yohn from 2020-08-25T13:22:12

How do you know when someone (including yourself) is ready for one-on-one discipleship with an older believer? What qualities do you look for in another or seek to develop in yourself to make th...

Spring Break 2013 • Workshop: Hiding God's Word in Your Heart • Birthe Moller from 2020-08-25T13:16:41

"You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul..." (Duet. 11:18a) What does this mean? Why is this important? How can I apply this? The goal of this message is to...

Spring Break 2013 • Workshop: A Look at Ways to Share the Gospel • Jeremy Walker from 2020-08-25T13:14:20

Same great story, different approaches. In this message, Jeremy discusses several easy ways of articulating the Gospel to your friends so that it makes sense to them and they remember it. He als...

Spring Break 2013 • Workshop: Lessons I've Learned About Money • Kirk Humphreys from 2020-08-25T13:11:01

The Bible has much to say about our finances. Kirk Humphreys discusses practical financial principles and their powerful influence on our marriage, family, and career.

March 21, ...

Spring Break 2013 • Workshop: Abiding Through Prayer • Jonathan Middlebrooks from 2020-08-25T13:03:16

Jonathan Middlebrooks talks about the importance of prayer and gives ten reasons why we should pray.

March 21, 2013

Spring Break 2013 • Workshop: Creating Small Groups Students Love to Attend • Erin Gillum from 2020-08-25T12:58:12

Most of us have been a part of small groups we loved, while we may have to grin and bear it through others. Small groups are an essential element of our spiritual growth. What can you do as a le...