Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be releasing a series of minisodes where each of our staff members share briefly about a piece of our mission here in DC Chi Alpha. On this episode, Natalie digs deeper into the second aspect of our five-fold approach to ministry: worship.

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be releasing a series of minisodes where each of our staff members share briefly about a piece of our mission here in DC Chi Alpha. On this episode, Blane delves into the first aspect of our five-fold approach to ministry: prayer.

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be releasing a series of minisodes where each of our staff members share briefly about a piece of our mission here in DC Chi Alpha. On this episode, Alexis explains our mission statement, or the "how" behind the ministry that we do.

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be releasing a series of minisodes where each of our staff members share briefly about a piece of our mission here in DC Chi Alpha. On this episode, Blane explains how Chi Alpha isn't just about those currently in the community, but also for those who will come later.

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be releasing a series of minisodes where each of our staff members share briefly about a piece of our mission here in DC Chi Alpha. On this episode, Toby explains why we always use the catchphrase "What God does in you He wants to do through you."

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be releasing a series of minisodes where each of our staff members share briefly about a piece of our mission here in DC Chi Alpha. On this first episode, Blane explains our vision statement.

For the last episode of the year, the whole staff comes together to review Christmas movies they've watched this month using their Bob the Tomato-meter. Watch the uncut version of this episode (complete with Christmas backgrounds and sweaters) as a video podcast on our Instagram (@dcchialpha) and Youtube channel (youtube.com/user/dcchialpha).

Blane, Toby, and Daniel revisit their conversation on how to fight for joy amidst discouragement (from episode 24). They share practical ways they deal with discouragement and talk about what to say and not say when encouraging others who are struggling.

Jolene, Natalie, Toby, and Alexis dissect the lyrics of some of their favorite Christmas songs and also the ones that don't hold up so well theologically.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Natalie, Jolene, Toby, and Daniel all share what thankfulness looks like in their everyday lives.