The Bible clearly shows us that not many things in the Bible are, well, clear. Trying to interpret texts written in various languages over thousands of years in a culture most Westerners do not understand can be challenging. However, there is hope! We will be teaching you how to translate the Scriptures through the same lens as many church fathers did, the Trinity. Speaker is Josh Sousa. Recorded on 1/4/25.

Kenji Kuriyama, the director of Ohio State University's Chi Alpha, shares about how he got involved in Chi Alpha as a student and how his small group leader impacted his life and the lives of many others as a result.

In this session we will discuss compelling ways to proclaim the redemptive claims of Jesus in a post-Christian world. We will look to the example of the exiles in history to learn how to live as salt and light in our exilic world. Speaker is Carey Waldie. Recorded on 1/4/25.

What does it mean to "Be true to yourself", or "Live your truth"? Ever wonder how Jesus seems so offensive to our world while simultaneously answers the deepest cries of our heart? In a world searching for acceptance and their authentic selves, the Christian message breaks through to our deepest longings even as it challenges our strongest presumptions. Jesus has already spoken to our cultural moment in the power of the Gospel to us and this generation. Speaker is our own Nate Banke. Recorded on 1/4/25.

Reaching students in a culture with a hyper-secular mindset is one difficult assignment! How can we respond effectively to either apathy or antagonism? Come and join the discussion with missionaries who are on the front lines of secular culture in France as we explore ideas of how to be more engaging and effective in anti-faith biased contexts. Recorded on 1/4/25.

In Chi Alpha, we love discipleship and many of us are a product of discipleship. But what really is discipleship, according to the scriptures? How do I know if I am a disciple? How do I know if I’ve made a disciple? How should discipleship relationships function? We’ll do our best to answer these questions and more as we study the scripture together. If you want to grow in your biblical understanding of discipleship and become a better disciple-maker, come hang out! This handout is referenced in the talk. Speaker is Josiah Negron. Recorded on 1/4/25.

In a world that often feels divided, hurting, and full of uncertainty, the question of how to bring real change is on people's minds. What if God has a bigger plan to restore hope, dignity, and purpose? In this session, we’ll dive into what it looks like to represent Jesus around the world, and why it's so crucial to be part of that mission. How do we bring the gospel without the unnecessary cultural baggage? Is it even right for us to proclaim Jesus‘s message to those of different cultures? Speaker is Glen & Karen Smith. Recorded on 1/3/25.

Standing on the brink of your future, God's plans and purposes for your life can seem mysterious and difficult to understand. God is actively speaking and guiding us but can you charge into His calling with confidence? YES! Learn to recognize God's voice, character, and calling by investigating scriptural patterns, Christian examples, and hearing personal testimonies. resulting in  courage, confidence and a pathway to begin living God’s calling today. Speaker is Paul Burkhart. Recorded on 1/3/25.

Ever wanted to share your faith, but didn't know how? Tired of trying to small talk with students about their majors and what year they are in school? Prophetic evangelism is the beautiful synergy of the prophetic operating to the outside world, evangelistically proclaiming, "God is really among you!" ( 1 Corinthians 14:24-25). Come learn what prophecy is, why is it important, and how to prophesy, adding a new weapon for evangelism in your arsenal! Speaker is John Konkel. Recorded on 1/3/25.

Joel shares from Matthew 25 about how Jesus is the Bridegroom. Recorded on 11/20/24.