How to date, who to date, and enjoying singleness. Join Pastor Chris and Pastor Cyril as they discuss all things dating. 

"How should college Christians keep God at the forefront of their romantic relationships? How do you date to marry when you're not ready to be married? Should you just stay single until you're ready to settle down? If so, how are you able to build that relationship up until you are ready if you have no prospects?"

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Chris' IG: @chris_reed5

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Website: https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/

The resurrection really happened and brings real hope into our lives. Enjoy this bonus episode as Pastor Cyril explains 1 Corinthians 15:3-14 on the resurrection of dead people. He invites us to consider historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection and why it changes everything. 

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Chris' IG: @chris_reed5

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Website: https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/

"What does it even look like to have Jesus at the center of your life? How do you stay grounded experiencing many new things, (relationships, living alone, going out, freedom) while keeping God at the center of your life?" 

Have you ever felt that there was more to your Christian walk than simply praying, reading the Bible, and going to church? Join Pastor Cyril and Pastor Chris as they talk about what it means to have Jesus at the center and what this looks like in many different areas of college life. 

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Chris' IG: @chris_reed5

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Website: https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/

Have you wondered if the Bible has anything meaningful to say to you? What could it possibly mean for a college student at Howard in 2024? Join Pastor Cyril and Pastor Chris as they explore how the Bible powerfully changed their lives in college and about how it can change yours. 

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Chris' IG: @chris_reed5

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Website: https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/

Thanks for tuning in y'all! Keep your eyes peeled for updates about season 3, which is coming soon. Please give us feedback! Take 2 minutes to rate and review us. See you next season. 

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Chris' IG: @chris_reed5

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Website: https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/

"In my alone time with God, I tend to learn a lot and feel closer with Him. However, I often feel fearful of destruction maybe because of what I read in His word or I just feel super serious and not really enjoying the time with God! How can we as Christians feel the joy of spending time with the Lord like we do with our friends ?"

Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ talk about how to experience joy during our times of prayer and reading God's word. They talk about God's character, the "good" in the good news, our expectations during our alone time with God, and how to remain grounded in Christ through the ups and downs. If you are wanting to recover joy in your alone time with God, tune in! 

IG: @rufathoward

Website: gloryandjoy.buzzsprout.com 

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Chris' IG: @chris_reed5

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Website: https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/

See you all next week! 

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Chris' IG: @chris_reed5

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Website: https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/

"What’s the difference between a Christian and a Catholic? And which religion came first!"

Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ take on the topic of how to relate across differences in the broader Christian religion, particularly between Protestants and Roman Catholics. What are the points of unity? What are the points of difference? How did these two broad traditions develop? How do we as Protestants engage Roman Catholics? What are practical ways we can learn more about other Christian traditions? Join us! 

IG: @rufathoward

Website: gloryandjoy.buzzsprout.com

Intro and Outro Beats: @j.treble 

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Chris' IG: @chris_reed5

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Website: https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/

"I think my biggest question/concern is that now that I’ve gotten older, I’ve seen these adults that I’ve looked up to in the church, show different sides of themselves outside of 'Sunday Church.' Like why are these elders of the church so judgmental towards the youth and those younger than them, but yet, have these crazy pasts as well as still not living fully of Christ ? Idk if that’s a good question or something you can answer but in the past year I’ve noticed just how messed up some of our elders are yet they’re very judgmental within the church community lol. I’ve just never truly understood it."

Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ discuss messiness in the church, judgmentalism, good vs. bad judgment, how to pursue relationships across differences, and the power of grace within our lives and within the church. If you are struggling with how to engage the older generation of your local church situation, this is for you! 

IG: @rufathoward 

Website: gloryandjoy.buzzsprout.com 

Intro and outro beats: @j.treble 

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Chris' IG: @chris_reed5

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Website: https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/

“One question I can think of is this: What do you do when you feel idle during a season?” 

Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ address the issue of motivation. They discuss the danger of idleness, the heart-level work that must happen to bounce back, the causes and situations that contribute to a lack of motivation, and the practices to embrace in order to reorient our lives. If you are feeling unmotivated, lazy, and in a "blah" mood spiritually, this episode is for you! 

IG: @rufathoward 

Website: gloryandjoy.buzzsprout.com

Intro and Outro Beats: @j.treble 

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Chris' IG: @chris_reed5

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Website: https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/