Podcasts by RVAXA Podcast

Senior Sermon: Catherine Nelson from 2023-12-11T15:40:04

As Catherine prepares to graduate from VCU, she hopes to leave with a profound sense of spiritual growth and a strengthened faith that will guide her in future endeavors. She aims to impart the ...

Joyce and Ashley on Thanksfulness from 2023-12-11T15:35:20

Joyce expresses gratitude to God for the unwavering support of her family during challenging times, acknowledging their role in her resilience and personal growth. Meanwhile, Ashley is thankful ...

Ministry: City On a Hill In A Dark World from 2023-11-28T16:09:22

Marcus brings our sermon series, "Built Different: City on a Hill in a Dark World," to a powerful conclusion at Wednesday Night Live. Drawing on the series' themes, he delivers a c...

Community: City On a Hill In A Dark World from 2023-11-28T14:33:51

Ashley takes the stage at Wednesday Night Live to deliver an inspiring message on unity within the body of Christ. Her words illuminate the importance of harmony and collaboration among believer...

Built Different: City On a Hill In A Dark World from 2023-11-08T16:03:56

Jen deliverers a powerful message on being the light of the world, drawing inspiration from 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. She reminded the fellowship that despite the challenges and trials they face, ...

WNL: Special Guest Glenn Smith from 2023-10-15T14:39

Global worker Glenn Smith passionately shared his experiences and ministry in East Africa, captivating his audience with stories of transformative impact. He spoke of the challenges and triumphs...

WNL: Student Stories from 2023-10-13T14:33

Sam Godzwa and Ivana Thompson sharing their unique insights and the profound messages they've received from God. Whether it's a testament of faith, divine guidance, or transformative enc...

The Story We're In: Life In The Spirit from 2023-10-12T13:16:21

Mike emphasizes the message of freedom that permeates this scripture passage, reminding his listeners that Christ's sacrifice had liberated them from the burdens of the law. He elaborated on...

The Story We're In: Family of God from 2023-10-11T20:56:17

Jasmine delivers a compelling sermon on Galatians 3:1-14. In this passage, she unpacks the profound message of how faith in Christ, rather than adherence to the law, is the true path to righteou...

The Story We're In: The Gospel is Open Admission from 2023-09-29T16:05:31

Listen to a wonderful student testimony from Josly about her obedience in being a light and a hope in the community for Jesus.

Then Moises, delivers a thought-provoking sermon on Galatia...

The Story We're In: What You Believe from 2023-09-21T15:14:24

Our Chi Alpha Director, Mike Godzwa, delivered an inspiring message drawing from the powerful message in Galatians 1:1-10. With deep insight and a heart for imparting wisdom, Mike explored the p...

Trust Issues: Sabbath from 2023-09-15T22:11:16

Ashley Granados sheds light on the importance of work and rest from a Biblical lense. Ashley unpacks practical elements from Genesis that is able to come alive in the lives of college students f...

Trust Issues: Trust God With Our Purpose from 2023-09-01T13:00

Drawing inspiration from Matthew 6:5-13, Jen emphasizes the importance of approaching prayer with sincerity and humility. Jen encouraged her listeners to seek a deeper connection with God, remin...

Trust Issues: Trust God With Your Future from 2023-09-01T04:00

Marcus illuminates the timeless wisdom found in Psalm 146, highlighting the importance of entrusting our future to God's faithful care. With a focus on trust, reliance on Jesus, and the stre...

WNL: First Look from 2023-08-31T18:11:16

Listen to the first Chi Alpha service of the semester with students taking the stage to share their powerful testimonies, revealing the transformative impact of our ministry. Get ready to be ins...

Senior Celebration from 2023-05-03T20:56:37

Senior Celebration is an annual event that honors graduating seniors for their hard work and dedication. It provides an opportunity for seniors to come together, reflect on their accomplishments...

Missionary Speaker from 2023-05-03T20:49:53

We were privileged to hear from a missionary in Kenya who teaches at a Bible College. He shared his experiences of ministering to and teaching the people of Kenya, and how God is impacting the l...

The Good Shepard from 2023-05-03T20:41:53

Mike Godzwa sheds insight on Psalm 23 a well known Psalm. The clause “the Lord is my shepherd” comes from one of the most beloved of all passages of Scripture, the 23rd Psalm. In this passage an...

What is most important? from 2023-04-24T20:01:21

Jen gives a powerful sermon Luke 10:38-40. Passionately speaking about Martha and Mary and how Jesus taught that we should be focused on His presence and teachings. She spoke about how we can le...

Influencers: A community of Surrender from 2023-03-31T20:09:02

Ashley speaks on Acts 19:1-22 in this passage, we see the Apostle Paul arriving in Ephesus, a major city in the Roman province of Asia. He meets a group of disciples there and discovers that the...

Influencers: Called to Serve from 2023-03-24T16:33:17

Staff member Moises Davidson brings insight from Acts 6:1-7. In this passage, we see the early church addressing a problem that threatened to tear it apart. The Hellenistic Jews felt that their ...

Special Guest Brittany Jones from 2023-03-15T21:26:43

Brittany Jones is a pastor, mental health advocate and speaker. She has a passion for helping people find healing from depression and anxiety through their faith and the Christian community. She...

Influencers: From Persecutor to Witness from 2023-02-22T23:17:46

Ashley Granados-Chavez brings a powerful sermon on the transformative power of God through the Apostle Paul when he was still Saul. Here, we find Saul, a persecutor of the Christian church, on h...

Influencers: Giving What We Do Have from 2023-02-08T00:15:04

Jen Godzwa brings a powerful message from Acts 3

Peter and John were on their way to the temple when they noticed a man who had been lame from birth. He was begging for money ...

Influencers: The Empowered Witness from 2023-01-26T14:48:24

Campus Director Mike Godzwa explores the passage in Acts 2, which talks about the coming of the Holy Spirit. We'll look at the events leading up to the arrival of the Holy Spirit, the effects it...

Influencers: The Promised Gift from 2023-01-19T14:49:48

Chi Alpha staff member Marcus Floyd opens up our sermon series on the book of Acts. Influencers: Empowered to Change The World. Looking at Acts 1 examining how the Holy Spirit is a catalyst for ...

Missions in Spain from 2022-12-13T23:34:55

Tonight we get to hear from a notable speaker Shawn Gaylen. A missionary in Spain and get to hear his heart for the world.

Highlight Reel: Biblical Hospitality from 2022-12-13T22:44:10

Our staff member Moises Davidson shares with us the importance of hospitality and inviting others into our lives so they can become a part of the family of God. David in one account demonstrated...

Highlight Reel:Our Testimony from 2022-12-13T21:25:34

Jasmine finishes our sermon series revealing the value of our testimony in Gods plan for our lives.

Highlight Reel: Identity from 2022-10-19T15:49:42

What qualified David to be the next King of Israel? In society sometimes we can be misguided by false worldly ideology and a mistaken sense of identity, when God looks at something much deeper.&...

Highlight Reel: Anchored Living from 2022-09-06T13:17:37

Campus Director, Mike Godzwa, begins our sermon series Highlight Reel with studying the actions of Jonathan during a military assault. We see that our decisions play a vital role in Gods plan fo...

WNL-Love People from 2022-04-05T20:50:36

Jen Godzwa shares about the beauty of community and how to properly love others.

WNL-Yielding from 2022-02-24T22:24:38

Jasmine brings a challenging message on the importance denying ourselves to follow God wholeheartedly

WNL-Love God from 2022-02-24T16:57:40

How do we love God? How do we make God the center of our life? Marcus Floyd unpacks our first Anchor Love God in our series The Anchored Life.

RVAXA About the Staff - Faith from 2021-01-21T01:58:05

When we come to college, we aren't always looking for community.  But in Faith's case God was looking for her, and she has been part of the XA community since.

PS thanks ...

RVAXA About the Staff - Jessie from 2021-01-14T00:00

Jessie participated in a mission trip to West Africa and was profoundly impacted by the experience.  She is now preparing to serve as a missionary there, and encourages us all to take the o...

RVAXA About the Staff - Hannah from 2020-12-16T22:58:45

Hannah was born overseas, her family facing hardships through their beliefs.  But these lessons of faithfulness and courage echo through her ministry, even as she relinquishes her held drea...

RVAXA About the Staff - Noah from 2020-12-09T23:44:09

Noah grew up a Christian, but found community and a drive for missions and worship with Chi Alpha in college. 

RVAXA About the Staff - Allyson from 2020-12-02T23:18:08

Allyson Holmstedt was a military kid growing up who came to know Jesus right before college.  When she arrived at American University in DC as an international student, she found a loving c...

WDYTYA? - Sermon 6 from 2020-03-06T15:36:04

Mike Godzwa takes us through the final message of Who Do You Think You Are? with a sermon from Ephesians 6, reminding us to be strong in the Lord.

Many of our students are going abroad an...

WDYTYA? - Sermon 5 from 2020-02-28T00:05:01

Our soundboard's recorder stopped working during our service, so we don't have any sermon audio to share this week. We do have Zack and Jakia, though, and they're here to recap and discus Paul's...

WDYTYA? - Sermon 4 from 2020-02-20T22:21:20

This week we get to hear from THE Reverend Jen Godzwa on how to be a part of the body (of the church).

If you like this podcast, please let your friends know! It's really important for us...

WDYTYA? - Sermon 3 (ft. Rob Rhoden) from 2020-02-13T15:21:02

Rob Rhoden - the OG RVAxa staffer - comes to share with us a sermon on the love of God and how it empowers us.

"Because God's love is so big, you can dream big" -Rob Rhoden

Get our...

WDYTYA? - Sermon 2 from 2020-02-06T13:03:48

This week we have just the sermon for y'all. Mike continues preaching through Ephesians, and unpacks both the good news and bad news (the good news is better).

Don't forget to fo...

WDYTYA? - Sermon 1 from 2020-01-31T01:35:14

Who do you think you are? What is our identity - in Christ or otherwise? Is it weird if you put your hands in the air during worship? Zack and Marcus (the master of dance himself) replay and bre...

HOW We Pray - Matthew 6 from 2020-01-24T00:36:13

We got a long one this time, folks! Mike went through the Lord's Prayer in great detail and Zack and Sam are here to talk about it. How great is it to be independent, anyway? How has God provide...

The Prodigal FATHER - Luke 15 from 2020-01-16T23:56:27

Here it is, our very first RVAxa WN(R)L podcast!! We're very excited to welcome you to the show. This is going to be a recap of the last Wednesday Night Live, along some announcements and commen...