RVAXA Podcast

Brittany Jones is a pastor, mental health advocate and speaker. She has a passion for helping people find healing from depression and anxiety through their faith and the Christian community. She is a firm believer that faith and community can be powerful tools in helping people work through mental health issues. She speaks about her own mental health journey and the importance of building a strong support system around yourself. Brittany encourages individuals to seek help, find healing, and not be ashamed of their struggles. She hopes to empower others to seek out the help they need and understand that they are not alone in their journey.

Ashley Granados-Chavez brings a powerful sermon on the transformative power of God through the Apostle Paul when he was still Saul. Here, we find Saul, a persecutor of the Christian church, on his way to Damascus. But then something unexpected happens. Saul is struck down by an overwhelming presence of God, and he is suddenly unable to move. Saul hears a voice from heaven asking him why he is persecuting Jesus’ followers. Saul is overwhelmed by the presence of God and recognizes that he is in the presence of the Lord. He responds by asking, “Who are you, Lord?”

In the following verses, we find that God sends a messenger to Saul and tells him to go to Damascus, where he will be told what he must do. Saul is then filled with the Holy Spirit, and he is baptized in water.

This passage is a powerful reminder that God loves us, even in our moments of spiritual darkness. Saul was a persecutor of the church, yet God still reached out to him and showed him

Jen Godzwa brings a powerful message from Acts 3

Peter and John were on their way to the temple when they noticed a man who had been lame from birth. He was begging for money from passersby. Peter and John stopped and looked at him. Peter said, "Look at us!" The man fixed his gaze on them, expecting to receive something from them. 

Then Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Immediately, this man was healed of his lameness and he began to walk and leap and praise God! 

This story is a powerful reminder of the power of Jesus' name and the authority we have in it. We have authority to speak life and healing into the situations that we face. We have authority to bring God's will and purpose into our lives and the lives of those around us. 

What can we learn from this story? We can learn to trust in the power of Jesus' name. We can learn to tap into His power and authority to bring healing and restoration in our lives. We can learn to speak life

Campus Director Mike Godzwa explores the passage in Acts 2, which talks about the coming of the Holy Spirit. We'll look at the events leading up to the arrival of the Holy Spirit, the effects it had on the disciples, and how the Spirit continues to move in the world today. We'll also discuss the implications of this passage for our own lives, and how we can be aware of and respond to the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Join us for this exciting exploration of the Acts 2 passage!

Chi Alpha staff member Marcus Floyd opens up our sermon series on the book of Acts. Influencers: Empowered to Change The World. Looking at Acts 1 examining how the Holy Spirit is a catalyst for change in the life of a believer.  Marcus shares how the Holy Spirit has the power to take us from a place of feeling powerless to being empowered to make a difference in the lives of others. He encourages us to be open to the Spirit's leading, as it can be a powerful source of guidance that can lead us to have an impact and to make a difference. He reminds us that our words, our actions and our attitudes can have a lasting effect on the lives of those around us.

Tonight we get to hear from a notable speaker Shawn Gaylen. A missionary in Spain and get to hear his heart for the world.

Our staff member Moises Davidson shares with us the importance of hospitality and inviting others into our lives so they can become a part of the family of God. David in one account demonstrated kindness in this fashion to a specific individual.

Jasmine finishes our sermon series revealing the value of our testimony in Gods plan for our lives.

What qualified David to be the next King of Israel? In society sometimes we can be misguided by false worldly ideology and a mistaken sense of identity, when God looks at something much deeper. 

Campus Director, Mike Godzwa, begins our sermon series Highlight Reel with studying the actions of Jonathan during a military assault. We see that our decisions play a vital role in Gods plan for our lives and the benefits of anchored living. That is why our hearts and desires need to be oriented towards pleasing and loving God.