Chapel Shorts (a Podcast of Founders Christian School)

Titus from 1st grade recites the theme verse as Mr. Admire walks through Gal 2:11-21.

Rowan from 1st grade recites the theme verse, and Mr. Admire reviews the message covering Gal 2:1-10.

The 3rd grade sings their theme verse song and Mr. Admire provides an overview of Gal 1:10-24

Mr. Admire introduces the letter of Galatians and outlines the first few points of Galatians 1:1-9.

Joe Jones shows that, in light of all that had been taught and seen in Scripture of the loving, right authority of God, we are now called to respond to that authority by God's grace through Christ.

Kyle Frazey discusses how authority is a demonstration of God's care for us, focusing on the parents' authority over the life of a child.

Josh Philpot demonstrates how the creation account points to the authority of God.

Jon Anderson introduces the topic of Embracing Authority by considering how authority is present within the very character of God.

Mr. Admire looks at the last phrase of Gal 2:20, "who loved me and gave himself for me" and asks how it's possible for someone to say with confidence that "God loves me".

Mr. Admire addresses the battle that is present in the life of every believer.

Mr. Admire asks, "What does it mean for Christ to live in me?" as he continues to work through the phrases of this year's theme verse.

Mr. Admire begins working through the sections of the theme verse, focusing on the phrase "I have been crucified with Christ".

Mr. Admire introduces the new theme verse by asking what the cross represents and why Christians celebrate a symbol of death and condemnation.

Carmello form kindergarten recites the theme verse as Mr. Admire continues on in Colossians chapter 3. This episode includes a bonus recording of the upper school students singing Holy, Holy, Holy at today's chapel.

Emma from 1st grade recites the theme verse while Mr. Admire introduces the upcoming upper school conference (RENEW 2024) and discusses the significance of Romans 12:2 for FCS students.

Emmett from 4th grade recites the theme verse followed by Mr. Admire reviewing Col 3:9b-11.

Josaih from 2nd grade recites the theme verse as Mr. Admire begins discussing the practical side of seeking the things that are above.

Boaz from 1st grade recites the theme verse, and Mr. Admire discusses the implications of reality of Christ's imminent return.

Elam from 1st grade recites our theme verse as Mr. Admire discusses the meaning of being hidden in Christ.

Welcome to a new season of chapel shorts! Mr. Admire provides an overview of the first two weeks of chapel for the 2024-25 school year.

Judah from 1st grade and Hayley from 5th grade open our episode as Mr. Admire gives a final call to come to Christ.

Chapel Shorts continues after a few weeks off due to standardized testing and scheduling issues. In this episode Xzavier from 2nd grade opens by reciting the theme verse and Mr. Admire briefly reviews the past two chapel messages.

Leighton from 3rd grade recites the theme verse as Mr. Admire discusses the Biblical covenant of marriage.

Mr. Admire introduces a new series on Marriage and Singleness, and Jacob Silchuck from 3rd grade introduces the episode by reciting the theme verse.

Mr. Admire discusses what the Biblical prescription is for living a life that you love.

Neveah Huffman recites Psalm 23, and Mr. Admire explains lessons for Christian fellowship from Col 4:7-18.

Ella Jones opens Chapel Shorts by reciting the theme verse from memory, then Mr. Admire discusses three principles we learn about engaging a lost world from Colossians 4:2-6.

Mr. Admire discusses the gift of authority and how believers ought to live under authority in a God-honoring way. 

Mr. Admire discusses the significance of thankfulness and our corporate worship in today's episode of Chapel Shorts.

Nixon Caldwell recites the theme verse, and Mr. Admire walks through 5 realities of living the new life in Christ.  

Mr. Admire continues walking through Colossians, and the episode concludes with a recording of our grammar students singing our theme verse to music by Megan Larson.   Here is a link to a downloadable mp3 of the song: https://founderschristianschool-my.sharepoint.com/personal/scott_admire_founderschristian_org/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fscott%5Fadmire%5Ffounderschristian%5Forg%2FDocuments%2FCLASSES%2FChapel%2FChapel%20Shorts%2FCol%202%2E6%2D7%20theme%20verse%20song%2Emp3&ga=1

Mr. Admire continues in the book of Colossians working through Col 3:1-4 on the new life in Christ. 

Mikiah Wragg begins the episode by reciting the theme verse, then Mr. Admire provides an application of Col 2:8-23 for new year's resolutions.  

Neveah Huffman recites the theme verse as Mr. Admire explains, from Col 2:1-5, how are affections for Christ preserve our faith.  

Mr. Admire discusses the mystery of the message of the gospel, and how this mystery is revealed at the coming of Christ.  

Mr. Admire reviews the sermon from today's combined chapel (chapel buddy day) from Col 1:24-27.

2nd Grader, Kamden Lofton, recites the theme verse, and Mr. Admire explains the preeminence of Christ from Col 1:15-23. 

Steward Duong recites the theme verse as Mr. Admire provides a follow up lesson on the importance of fellowship from Hebrews 10:24-25.

Mr. Admire discusses a primary means mentioned in Scripture for the perseverance of faith: the fellowship of believers.

Harris Dubeck recites the chapel verse and Mr. Admire dives into the importance of catechism and the foundation of our faith.

Mrs. Ardon's 3rd Grade class recites the theme verse, and Mr. Admire introduces the idea of the corporate aspect of our faith.

Brooklyn Ramirez recites our theme verse from memory and Mr. Admire discusses what the Bible calls a dead faith.

This episode opens with Mrs. Mitchell's 1st grade class reciting our school theme verse.  Mr. Admire then helps parents and students think through what it means to believe in Christ and how to believe in Christ. 

Mr. Admire discusses the story of Jesus' calling of Peter and how why seeing Christ rightly is necessary for our own salvation.   At the close of the episode, Lyric Jenkins (6th grade) recites the 2022 FCS theme verse from memory.   

Mr. Admire walks through today's chapel on John 6:35-37

Mr. Admire walks through John 6 and a common error people have when they come to Jesus.

Mr. Admire walks through 3 characteristics of the Christian life from our theme verse