Refuge College Podcast

We're all familiar with the basic storyline of Jesus' birth, but have you ever stopped to think about the details of it? How far Joseph and Mary had to travel? Or how big a deal returning to their places of birth was? We do a little dive into the backstory of Christmas with Kaitlyn Wells on this week's Refuge College podcast.

One of the best things to have in life is a place where you feel safe and secure. For some, it's a church, a car, a person or a group of people. Ultimately, we all desire to be "safe," and there's no better or truer place to find security than in our relationship with Christ. Join Refuge staff member Robert Bullard as we dive into this topic more.

Two of the most important things to know are what you believe, and why you believe it. It's vital that we have an understanding of our beliefs so we can be, as Paul says, rooted in Christ. Listen to Nikkie Clifton speak more about it today on the Refuge College Podcast.

We've all been given talents to grow, knowledge to use, and assignments to follow... but how exactly do we know how to do that? Listen along with Refuge College's Tonya Clark as we learn more about what the DNA of a disciple really looks like in the 21st century.

What would the world be like if we started to dig deeper right now where we are? What type of revival would we experience if we started now? Hear more about it in this episode of the Refuge College Podcast with staff member Nikkie Clifton.

Have you ever been in a situation that left you feeling dazed or confused? On this latest episode of the Refuge College Podcast, join Pastor Kent Clark as we walk through the story of Esther, and how understanding the two different decrees given can help us in our lives.

It's no secret that life can have a lot of storms pop up every now and then. Fortunately, the Bible has lots to encourage us with when we're going through our own storms. Join Sis. Tonya Clark as we look at how we can be comforted in our rainy seasons.

Reading the Bible doesn't have to be complicated! In the second part of this two-part series, Sis. Pam Riddle walks us through how to read and understand the Bible better using several tools and methods.

Reading the Bible doesn't have to be complicated! In this two-part series, Sis. Pam Riddle walks us through how to read and understand the Bible better using several tools and methods.

"To everything there is a season..." Solomon spoke a lot about what it takes to have wisdom and how it looks to show that wisdom. In this case, how wisdom expresses itself through patience, something we could all use a bit more of. In today's episode, Camille Robinson walks us through the importance of patience, and how we can still be diligent with our abilities while we wait on God.

It's time to take the pressure off: we aren't responsible for healing, saving, or redeeming anyone. BUT, we are called to distribute the Gospel that's changed our lives so radically. In this episode, Pastor Kent Clark walks through some practical ways to spread the Gospel, while also encouraging us to share it right where we are, no matter what position we do (or don't) hold.

Our mental and emotional health is so important, but did you know it's intricately tied to our physical and spiritual health? Listen in to Pastor Kent Clark discuss the importance of being healthy emotionally, the lessons we can learn from Elijah's struggle with mental health, and much more.

Having context when reading the Bible is key in helping us understand it better. It opens our eyes to see past the surface-level lessons we can learn. In this episode, listen to Refuge College Students Furnell, Cade, Phillip, and Danielle talk through a few Biblical examples where context is important.

Whether it's for Christmas, birthdays, or any other type of celebration, we love getting gifts! But we're especially grateful for the greatest gift we've ever received: God's love. Join us today as Wade Wells shares more about the ultimate love we have and how it affects our lives.

We've all felt the pull to reach people for Christ and share that He offers something better than anything else... but how do we do that? Witnessing actually starts with us and our hearts. Join Pastor Kent Clark as we tackle being a witness for Christ!

In a world filled with decisions every day, how can we possibly know how to make good ones? Listen in to Gail Waters discuss ways to help you listen to God's voice and make the best choices for your life.

"What is God's purpose for my life?" At some point, every Christian has asked themselves this question. Listen to this episode where Pastor Kent Clark walks through some common tips to help you figure out what the will of God is (and isn't) for your life. Join us in person! Wednesdays at 7 p.m. (Refuge College room- upstairs of Family Life Center) Sundays at 9 a.m. (Refuge College room- upstairs of Family Life Center)

When thinking about money, a common question among young people is "where do I start?" With so many ways to spend and save, what do we think about first? Listen to our final episode of "Money Matters" featuring Pentecostals of Alexandria executive pastor Gary Maxwell as he walks through common pitfalls, bills, and things to watch out for when handling money.

Budgets are not (just) for millionaires... for the most part, they show us what we value. Throughout the Bible, there are many examples of people budgeting their resources and/or time. On this episode of our series "Money Matters," listen to college/career pastor Kent Clark discuss not only the importance of budgets, but how we can effectively use our God-given resources.

There are 3 core ways money is used: spending, saving, and giving. How do we learn how to manage what goes where? Join us on episode 2 of our newest series, "Money Matters" as college/career pastor Kent Clark walks us through how to budget in these three areas.

How exactly should we view money as Christians? How do we honor God in our finances? How can we effectively budget? Join us as we tackle these and more important questions in our series "Money Matters".

We all have a natural urge to be seen. To be heard. To be known. Our search for this "fame" is often the culprit of our joy, peace, and contentment, accomplishing the exact opposite of what we seek. In this episode, Pastor Kent Clark reminds us that we are fully known and fully loved by God, and offers practical steps to respond to that truth.

The Bible is written in a way that calls us to action. So what happens when we aren't moved by God's Word? What do we do when we don't want to follow God's guidance? Join Refuge College staff member Derek Boothe as we dive deeper into these questions.

When life gets crazy, it can be easy to lose sight of the things God has done and promised us. Fortunately, we can look to God's Word, as well as others' testimonies, to build our faith. Listen to Refuge College staff member Nikkie Clifton share ways we can verify God's faithfulness on today's episode.

The Christian life is more than a moment's decision- each day, we have to choose to live a life that honors God. Listen to Pentecostals of Alexandria assistant pastor Ryan Franklin share his thoughts and practical tips on how to be disciplined in our walk with God.

You might have heard of the need to be "born again"... but what does that mean? How can you be born again... and why should you be? Refuge College staff member Bryant Ferguson walks us through these important questions in this week's episode.

One of our Refuge College students takes us through how to apply the Ten Commandments to our daily life.