Do we have a vision to reach beyond the campus into the marketplace and change the broader culture of our nation? This week, Paul Burkhart of UA Fairbanks Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about the innovative initiative his team has developed to reach the remote villages of Alaska and beyond. We also discuss how we can help give our students a vision for being marketplace missionaries. 

What I Have Initiative:

whatihave.org

Resource of the Week: 

Alaska: A Novel – by James A. Michener

Alone in My Kayak - by Agnes Rodli

Stories connect listeners hearts and minds to our messages on a deep level. How can we learn to better use stories in our preaching to call students to action and see transformation? Brian Summerall, Director of Ministry Strategy for Young Life, joins us to discuss how we can preach more clearly and compellingly through story. 

Resource of the Week: 

Telling Stories: God's Grace Revealed through Adventures, Awkwardness, and a 1981 Monte Carlo - Brian Summerall

Jerry Seinfeld: Comedian - Netflix Documentary

storybrand.com & Building a StoryBrand Podcast - Donald Miller

Conflict is unavoidable in our lives and ministries, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. How do we frame and navigate conflict in a healthy way? Steve and Deanne Turley, veteran world missionaries, join us to discuss how conflict can help us grow as leaders and better resemble the body of Christ.

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Resource of the Week: 

Humility - Andrew Murray

The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness - Tim Keller

emotionallyhealthy.org - Peter Scazzero

Crucial Accountability - Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, Switzler, & Maxfield

Revisionist History Podcast - "Free Brian Williams" - Malcolm Gladwell

Casting vision is a skill we need to develop as leaders, but we need to make sure our vision is centered on Jesus. Matt Sprenger, Chi Alpha Northeast Area Director, joins us to talk about how we can make Jesus the center of our vision and grow as vision-casters in our groups.Resource of the Week: 

Adventures in Prayer - Catherine Marshall

The Complete Fenelon -  Francois Fenelon

The Seeking Heart -  Francois Fenelon

Scalable Convictions CMC Teaching - Eli Stewart

Why is it strategic, on many campuses, to have student leaders living in dorms? How do you encourage students to pay more in order to further their discipleship efforts? Geoff Mumley, from CCF/Chi Alpha at Western Washington University, joins us to talk about how and why they encourage leaders to live in the dorms and a scholarship program that they've established to help their leaders offset the cost of living on campus. Resource of the Week: 

Living the Legacy Event - [email protected] & [email protected]

Residence Hall Scholarship Fund - [email protected]

Out Of Solitude - Henri Nouwen

How can we use hospitality to open doors to ministry and discipleship in our lives? This week we talk with Katie and Alicia about the art of hospitality, and how it can enhance the work we're doing on campus.Resource of the Week:

Bridehood Saints (Kindle Edition) - G.D. WatsonBridehood Saints - G.D. Watson

The Missional Mom - Helen Lee

Today's students don't have the same understanding of the Christian worldview as they've had in previous generations. This week we talk with Mary Gautreaux about her book Kingdom Minded, and how it can help us set the "foundation and trajectory" of the students we are discipling. Resource of the Week:

Kingdom Minded - Mary Gautreaux

This month we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll be back in August with brand new interviews!

Student small group leaders make disciples on the front lines on our campus. How do we choose who we invite into leadership training and empower as leaders? Alex Rodriguez, National Training Director for Chi Alpha, joins us to talk about the markers of a great small group leader candidate.

Alex's Notes:What to look for in a small group leader PDFResource of the Week:

How The Mighty Fall - Jim Collins

Westminster Pulpit - G. Campbell Morgan

This month we're replaying some of our best and most popular episodes. We'll be back in August with brand new interviews!

How do we successfully navigate the new territory of leading the post-"millennial" student? Andrew McPeak from Growing Leaders, and co-author of their new book "Marching Off the Map" joins us to discuss their research and insights on leading the emerging generation. 

Resource of the Week:

Marching Off The Map - Dr. Tim Elmore & Andrew McPeak

Preorder: Generation Z Unfiltered - Dr. Tim Elmore & Andrew McPeak

We can learn so much from local pastors and develop mutually beneficial relationships that extend beyond financial partnerships. Why should we value connecting generations and how do we begin build great relationships with older ministers? Lennon Noland, Ministries Director of the North TX District of the Assemblies of God and former cohost of the CMLP, joins us to discuss ways that we can serve and build relationships with local church pastors and make lasting connections between generations.  

Resource of the Week:

Abolition of Man - C.S. Lewis

That Hideous Strength - C.S. Lewis

Deep Work by Cal Newport