Wright State Chi Alpha

Episodes

1. 25

   Building a Fire in the Snow: More of the Holy Spirit

   In the final message of this series, Andy Erickson encourages us to believe that the Lord gives more of his Spirit to those who ask, and in turn, challenges us to ask boldly for more of the Holy Spirit.

   Jan 15, 2020
2. 24

   Building a Fire in the Snow: Spiritual Disciplines

   In the first message in a series titled "Building a Fire in the Snow", Heather Erickson emphasizes how periods of rest are ideal times to cultivate spiritual disciplines to follow the Lord more intimately and love the people around us more wisely.

   Jan 14, 2020
3. 23

   Reformation

   Jay Seidler shows how the Protestant Reformation was a formative series of events in global Christianity and tells the stories of the people who followed the Lord in obedience in that time.

   Jan 14, 2020
4. 22

   Missions Emphasis: Every Student Gives

   In the last message of the Missions Emphasis series, Andy Erickson talks about generous giving and the hangups we have that motivate our fears of giving.

   Jan 14, 2020
5. 21

   Missions Emphasis: Every Student Prays

   Jeff Alexander, the national personnel director of Chi Alpha, continues the missions emphasis series with a message about prayer and overcoming unbelief. Jeff also introduces another point of the Chi Alpha motto, "Every Student Prays."

   Jan 14, 2020
6. 20

   Missions Emphasis: Every Student Welcomes

   Heather Erickson continues our missions emphasis series with another point of the Chi Alpha motto, "Every Student Welcomes."

   Nov 6, 2019
7. 19

   Missions Emphasis: Every Student Goes

   Andy Erickson kicks off the missions emphasis series with a message about missions and one of the key points of the Chi Alpha motto, "Every Student Goes." This message also introduces the Chi Alpha 10:2 (Luke 10:2) prayer campaign focusing on interceding on behalf of the unreached.

   Nov 5, 2019
8. 18

   Discipleship: Living Life on Life

   Andy Erickson wraps up the final week of the Mark Gospel series with a message about discipleship and living life on life, infusing Jesus into everything we do together.

   Nov 4, 2019
9. 17

   Never Forget

   Steve Brannan, the director of the Great Lakes area Chi Alpha, speaks on the annual anniversary of the 9-11 attacks in a continuation of the Mark Gospel series. He delivers a message about the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

   Nov 4, 2019
10. 16

    Don't Delay

    Heather Erickson kicks off the fall Gospel series in Mark with a message encouraging us to not delay and get plugged into community.

    Nov 4, 2019
11. 15

    Does Your Soul Need Others

    Andy Erickson welcomes Dayton Chi Alpha back from summer break with a message on our need for community and discipleship within the body.

    Nov 4, 2019
12. 14

    Devotion

    Eric Smith shares his passion for pursuing God and encourages followers of Christ to seek Him recklessly and single-mindedly.

    Mar 15, 2019
13. 13

    Too Juicy 2019, Week 2

    Andy and Heather Erickson talk sex and relationships in the second week of this Valentine's Day special, Too Juicy.

    Mar 13, 2019
14. 12

    Too Juicy 2019, Week 1

    Andy and Heather Erickson talk sex and relationships in the first week of this Valentine's Day special, Too Juicy.

    Mar 13, 2019
15. 11

    Is Your God Racist

    How come we have different races if we have one mother, Eve? Heather Erickson addresses this question and explores the biblical history and genetic science behind the answer.

    Mar 7, 2019
16. 10

    Above the Atmosphere

    Calling is not a straight line. It doesn't happen in a moment. It doesn't always go the way we planned. In this week's message, Jay and Ashley Seidler talk about committing to the Lord's will and their story of following through on what the Lord wanted for their lives.

    Mar 6, 2019
17. 9

    Jesus Is the Main Character

    In the spirit of Christmas, Colton Shrader highlights the importance of keeping Jesus central to our stories. Unless we understand the weight of the Christmas story and how it fits into Scripture as a whole, we cannot fully understand how Jesus operates and how vital our relationship with Him can...

    Feb 25, 2019
18. 8

    The Crucifixion of Jesus

    The death of Jesus on the cross deeply illustrates the Father's love for his children. For one, Jesus shows heavy compassion and grace when he's surrounded by mockers and shamed by his people. The events following his crucifixion also speak of the intimate, cosmic love of Jesus, prompting us to...

    Nov 29, 2018
19. 7

    The Legacy of John the Baptist

    John the Baptist was a radical, God-fearing man, and he was not interested in making himself more well-known. Heather Erickson emphasizes the value of leaving a legacy and describes how John used his life to make a lasting impact and make Jesus as famous as possible.

    Nov 3, 2018
20. 6

    It's Always Gospel Season

    Andy Erickson ends our semester and school year by getting back to the basics. The Gospel is always relevant to every person in every season. Our beliefs are tied to our actions. We cannot help but to live out what we believe, whether it's the true Gospel or another false gospel.

    Apr 25, 2018
21. 5

    Missional Heart of God

    The missional heart of God is vital to our lives and the way we give to the people around us. If the anatomy of God's heart is sending love, and the physiology of God's heart is missions, then God's heart in us stirs a love of missional generosity inside of us.

    Apr 13, 2018
22. 4

    Culture of Honor: Messaging

    Ohio Superintendent John Wootton finishes our series on having a culture of honor by discussing the topic of messaging. How do we resolve conflicts biblically? How do we know when to speak up and when to keep quiet? What do we do differently with different audiences? John addresses each of those...

    Apr 6, 2018
23. 3

    Culture of Honor: Washing Feet

    Jay Seidler continues our series on having a culture of honor. A culture of honor is more than just having respect for each other, but it's elevating each other above ourselves. Honor is not zero-sum, it calls out the gold in people, and it protects relationships in the process.

    Mar 30, 2018
24. 2

    The Invaluable Bible

    Great Lakes Chi Alpha Director Steve Brannan speaks on the value of the Bible. The Bible is bread for the soul, weaponry for the spirit realm, and a map for life. Most importantly, it tells us the story of Jesus from beginning to end.

    Mar 23, 2018
25. 1

    Culture of Honor: Women

    Heather Erickson takes a deeper dive into a "Culture of Honor" by taking a look at the biblical role of women. The role of women in the world wasn't meant to be a place of submission but one of mutuality and equality. Women were meant to reign and fashioned so by God from the beginning. Jesus...

    Mar 17, 2018