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JBU Chapel

by John Brown University

Founded in 1919, JBU is a leader in Christian higher education, providing a top-ranked academic, spiritual and professional foundation for world-impacting careers. Students gather twice each week for chapel services led by faculty, staff and guest speakers.

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Episodes

  1. Michelle Kim - October 6, 2026

    Dr. Michelle Kim is Associate Professor of Engineering and Biology at JBU.

  2. Kyler Smith - October 2, 2026

    Kyler Smith Dr. Kyler Smith is the Senior Pastor of the historic Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. A native of Oklahoma, he earned a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from John Brown University, an M.Div. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and both a Th.M. and...

  3. Keith Jagger - October 1, 2026

    Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

  4. Nick Roland - September 29, 2026

    Nick Roland Nick Roland is an Elder at Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas and Congregational Leader for Fellowship Mosaic. He has been married to his wife Kassie for 18 years and their daughter Karis is 15. Nick is also adjunct professor at JBU in the Department of Bible and Ministry.

  5. Trisha Posey - September 24, 2026

    Dr. Trisha Posey is Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of History at JBU.

  6. Oliver Hersey - September 22, 2026

    Oliver Hersey serves as President of Jerusalem University College in Jerusalem, Israel, where he is committed to helping students encounter the Bible within its historical, geographical, and cultural contexts. He is passionate about equipping Christians to understand the world of the Bible more...

  7. Keith Jagger - September 17, 2026

    Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

  8. Keith Jagger - September 15, 2026

    Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

  9. Jamie Collins - September 10, 2026

    Dr. Jamie Collins is Associate Professor of Teacher Education and English, Program Director, and Director of Faculty Development at JBU.

  10. Dylan Parker - September 8, 2026

    Dylan Parker is an Instructor of Theology at JBU

  11. Keith Jagger - August 27, 2026

    Keith Jagger (Acts 1:12 - 4:37) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU

  12. President Pollard - August 25, 2026

    President Chip Pollard (Acts 1:1-11) Dr. Chip Pollard has been the president of JBU since 2004. Before coming to JBU, he taught English at Calvin College and practiced law in Chicago

  13. Keith Jagger (April 30, 2026)

    Farewell and Commissioning Service

  14. Keith Jagger (April 23, 2026)

    Keith Jagger (Isaiah 59:1–66:24) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

  15. Chip Pollard (April 21, 2026)

    Q&A with Dr. Chip Pollard has been the president of JBU since 2004. Before coming to JBU, he taught English at Calvin College and practiced law in Chicago. President Chip Pollard

  16. Candace Coker (April 16, 2026)

    Candace Coker Candace Coker is Director of Worship Ministries at JBU.

  17. Mike Jaderston (April 14, 2026)

    Mike Jaderston Mike Jaderston is the Dean of Campus Ministries and Campus Pastor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. He holds a B.A. in Christian ministries from Sterling College and an M.A. in Christian spiritual formation and leadership. During the summer, he serves as Director of Staff...

  18. Dr. Nikki Rader (April 9, 2026)

    Nikki Rader (Isaiah 56:1–57:21) Dr. Nikki Rader is Director of Donor Engagement at JBU.

  19. Dr. Brad Gatlin (April 7, 2026)

    Brad Gatlin (Isaiah 54:1–55:13) Dr. Brad Gatlin is Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Business at JBU.

  20. Anne Tohme (March 31, 2026)

    Anne Tohme (Isaiah 52:13–53:12) Anne Tohme is Vice President for Student Development at JBU.

  21. Keith Jagger (March 19, 2026)

    Keith Jagger Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

  22. Paul Gutacker (March 17, 2026)

    This week’s chapel speaker was Dr. PaulGutacker. Paul is a historian who lives in Waco, Texas. Since 2018, Paul, hiswife, Paige, and their four children have been enjoying life with the BrazosFellows, a community that studies, prays, eats, and discerns together. His mostrecent book, Practicing…

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  23. Dr. Lynn Cohick (March 12, 2026)

    Lynn Cohick Lynn H. Cohick (Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania) is Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Director of Houston Theological Seminary at Houston Christian University. She is a scholar and speaker who has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited over fifty works. She enjoys...

  24. Julie Gumm (March 10, 2026)

    Julie Gumm (Isaiah 49:1–52:12) Julie Gumm is Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and Assistant Professor of Communication at JBU.

  25. Dr. Nadya Williams (March 3, 2026)

    This week’s chapel speaker was Dr. NadyaWilliams. Nadya is Interim Director of the MFA in Creative Writing at AshlandUniversity and Books Editor at Mere Orthodoxy, where she also hosts theChristians Reading Classics podcast. She is the author of three books, mostrecently Christians Reading…

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  26. Dr. Andrea Scott (February 26, 2026)

    Spiritual Renewal Week: Andrea Scott (Staley Guest) Dr. Andrea Scott is a Christian educator, leader, and speaker whose work explores the formation of conscience at the intersection of faith, culture, and everyday life. Raised in Kingston, Jamaica, she grew up with a deep awareness of how…

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  27. Dr. Andrea Scott (February 24, 2026)

    Spiritual Renewal Week: Andrea Scott (Staley Guest) Dr. Andrea Scott is a Christian educator, leader, and speaker whose work explores the formation of conscience at the intersection of faith, culture, and everyday life. Raised in Kingston, Jamaica, she grew up with a deep awareness of how…

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  28. President Chip Pollard (February 20, 2026)

    Family Weekend Chapel: (Isaiah 40:1–41:29), 10 a.m. Dr. Chip Pollard has been the president of JBU since 2004. Before coming to JBU, he taught English at Calvin College and practiced law in Chicago. President Chip Pollard

  29. Kelli Wessels (February 19, 2026)

    Kelli Wessels (Isaiah 36:1–39:8) Kelli Wessels along with her husband Parrish serve as Missionaries in Residence at JBU.

  30. Steven Argue (February 17, 2026)

    This week’s chapel speaker was Dr. ReverendSteven Argue. Steven is Associate Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture atFuller Theological Seminary and Applied Research Strategist at the Fuller YouthInstitute. He is a speaker, trainer, consultant and coach, and the author ofmultiple books related…

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  31. Rosemary Flaaten (Febryary 12, 2026)

    CHR Relationships Week: Dr. Rosemary Flaaten is Executive Director for the Center for Healthy Relationships at JBU Rosemary Flaaten

  32. Rosemary Flaaten (February 10, 2026 - BPAC)

    CHR Relationships Week: Dr. Rosemary Flaaten is Executive Director for the Center for Healthy Relationships at JBU. Rosemary Flaaten

  33. Jen Pollock Michel (February 10, 2026)

    CHR Relationships Week: Jen Pollock Michel Jen Pollock Michel is an author, speaker, and mentor. A graduate of Wheaton College, Jen also holds her M.A. in literature from Northwestern University and an M.F.A. from Seattle Pacific University. Her five books have received a number of awards,...

  34. Keith Jagger (February 5, 2026)

    Keith Jagger (Isaiah 13:1–35:10) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

  35. Randal Waldron (February 3, 2026 - BPAC)

    Randall Waldron with College of Business Dr. Randall Waldron is Professor of Economics and International Business at JBU.

  36. Dr. Kate Ketchum (February 3, 2026)

    Kate Ketchum Kate Ketchum is a licensed professional counselor with a Ph.D. in counselor education and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. She currently serves as an assistant professor at Liberty University and brings over five years of experience in the mental health field…

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  37. Nick Cornett (January 27, 2026)

    Nick Cornett (Isaiah 8:19–9:7), Communion Dr. Nick Cornett is Professor of Counseling at JBU.

  38. Ivan Iglesias - BPAC (January 22, 2026)

    Ivan Iglesias , Spanish Service Dr. Ivan Iglesias is Department Chair, Language Studies, and Professor of Spanish at JBU.

  39. Keith Jagger (January 22, 2026)

    Keith Jagger (Isaiah 8:1-18) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

  40. Ted Song (January 20, 2026)

    Ted Song (Luke 10:25-37) Dr. Ted Song is Chief Intercultural Engagement Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, and Professor of Electrical Engineering at JBU.

  41. Keith Jagger (January 15, 2026)

    Keith Jagger (Isaiah 7:1-25) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

  42. Dr. Chip Pollard (January 13, 2025)

    Dr. Chip Pollard (Isaiah 1:1–6:13) Dr. Chip Pollard has been the president of JBU since 2004. Before coming to JBU, he taught English at Calvin College and practiced law in Chicago. President Chip Pollard

  43. President Chip Pollard (December 4, 2025)

    President Chip Pollard Dr. Chip Pollard has been the president of JBU since 2004. Before coming to JBU, he taught English at Calvin College and practiced law in Chicago.

  44. Keith Jagger (November 20, 2025)

    Keith Jagger (Daniel 12:1-13) Dr. Keith Jagger serves as the chaplain at JBU.

  45. Ray Wagoner (November 13, 2025)

    Ray Wagoner (Daniel 7:15-28) Ray Wagoner is Assistant Professor of Counseling in Graduate Counseling at JBU.

  46. James Hawkins (November 11, 2025)

    James Hawkins Dr. James Hawkins currently serves as a clinician at a non-profit counseling practice in Northwest Arkansas where he plays a pivotal role in facilitating mental health services and supervising clinical practices. He is the founder of Healing Conversations which is committed to...

  47. Jesse Rudy (November 6, 2025)

    World Awareness Week: Jesse Rudy Jesse Rudy is Founder and CEO of Redeem International. An attorney by training, Jesse spent 12 years with International Justice Mission, leading teams in Sri Lanka, Uganda, and the Philippines, before serving on IJM’s global leadership team in the United States.…

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  48. Jesse Rudy (November 4, 2025)

    World Awareness Week: Jesse Rudy Jesse Rudy is Founder and CEO of Redeem International. An attorney by training, Jesse spent 12 years with International Justice Mission, leading teams in Sri Lanka, Uganda, and the Philippines, before serving on IJM’s global leadership team in the United States.…

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  49. Corey Carey (October 30, 2025)

    Corey Carey (Daniel 7:1-14) Corey Carey is Dean of Residence Life at JBU.

  50. Robyn Stutts (October 28, 2025)

    Robyn Stutts Robyn Stutts has served with Young Life for more than 20 years, helping young people encounter the hope of Jesus. In 2008, she moved to Fayetteville to launch Young Life College at the University of Arkansas, and under her leadership, the ministry expanded to reach students and...

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Founded in 1919, JBU is a leader in Christian higher education, providing a top-ranked academic, spiritual and professional foundation for world-impacting careers. Students gather twice each week for chapel services led by faculty, staff and guest speakers.

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