Best Bryan Briggs Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 202 Bryan Loritts - Enduring Friendship 57:33

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There is a loneliness epidemic. We’ve lost our ability to connect to one another. In this conversation with Bryan Loritts we discuss the importance of enduring friendships. God's primary way of shaping people is through relationships with others and the Bible places a high premium on relationships, seen in concepts like the Trinity and salvation. J…

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Ep. 201 Alan Briggs Returns - A Lighter Way to Live and Lead in a Heavy World 59:37

1d ago59:37

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I have seen leaders, ministry workers, and missionaries burnout over and over. There has to be something that works. Alan Briggs says part of it is a training issue. We train for the launch, but not for longevity. In this episode, Alan discusses leadership burnout and how to cultivate healthy, sustainable habits to avoid burnout. Alan shares insigh…

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Ep. 200 Rich Villodas - The Narrow Path 59:05

4d ago59:05

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In this conversation, Rich Villodas and I focus on Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount and what it means to follow the narrow path. We discuss how the Sermon on the Mount helps navigate cultural diversity, the differences between the narrow path and broad way of living, Jesus' teachings on topics like the Beatitudes, money, anxiety, and ind…

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Ep. 199 Ross Kane - Is There Any Good News in Politics? 58:22

6d ago58:22

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Politics is a dirty word for a lot of people. We think about strife, conflict, waging war for power. But is there good news in politics? Well Ross Kane thinks so. In this conversation, we reflect on his latest book The Good News of Church Politics. Ross discusses how politics is about organizing common life and decision making in communities, large…

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Ep. 198 Elizabeth Neumann - The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace 56:07

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Christian extremism is on the rise in the United States. Elizabeth Neumann joins us to talk about what is happening, why it’s happening, and provides some pathways back to peace. She discusses how some churches have shifted away from Jesus' message of love towards a message of fear, grievance, and a desire to assert cultural power. She outlines the…

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Ep. 197 Jeremy and Monica Chambers - The Art of Missional Spirituality 58:27

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I have been a missionary and have trained and sent many missionaries. One of the things that we forget about is preparing for longevity. We often rely on ourselves, our own strengths and abilities to work for God. We have to figure out a way to work with God, be connected with Him, and follow His lead. In this conversation Jeremy and Monica provide…

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Ep. 196 Jay Y. Kim - Learning to Listen in a Noisy World 46:13

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The world is noisy. It’s hard to listen, to pay attention, and attune to God. Jay Kim helps us do just that in this conversation. Jay shares his journey of learning to tune out distractions and align their life to God's frequency through daily habits of prayer, scripture reading, and creating space for listening. We talk about hearing God speak thr…

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Ep. 195 Amy Williams - Dealing Hope in a Gang Neighborhood 57:20

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Often we look at communities which look broken and dysfunctional and we take them on as a problem to be solved. But long term change requires presence, love, and hope. In this conversation, Amy Williams, a hope dealer in Chicago talks about her experience living in a neighborhood with gang violence, visiting kids in jail, and doing youth ministry w…

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Ep. 194 Karl Martin - Living and Leading From a Deeper Place 59:34

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I have seen a lot of bad leadership out there. I know that there is a better way and a way to lead from all of who we are that builds people, gives voice to others, and empowers people in such a way that we can accomplish what God has entrusted us. In this conversation, Karl Martin talks about leading from a deeper place. Leading from the soul. Thr…

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Ep. 193 Daniel Im - Discipleship in a Post-Everything World 1:00:54

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There are cracks in the foundation. We have assumed that church and discipleship should look a certain way to produce more numbers, but through the last several years, we’ve seen we may have missed the mark. In this episode, Daniel Im discusses discipleship in a post-modern world where truth is seen as subjective rather than objective. He proposes …

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Ep. 192 Kathy Izard - Learning to Trust the Whisper 53:09

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You know what it’s like. There is a stirring inside. A whisper that tells you which direction to head in. I’ve heard it. I’ve followed it and amazing things have happened. Someone else that has trusted the whisper is Kathy Izard. In this conversation, we focus on listening to and trusting God's whispers to follow one's life path and calling. Kathy …

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Ep. 191 Sarah E. Westfall - The Way of Belonging 53:53

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In this episode, Sarah E. Westfall shares about belonging, identity, and community. Sarah shares her personal journey of finding belonging through vulnerability and authentic connection rather than external performance. We discuss how to cultivate belonging through contemplative practices, empathy, humility, and asking open-ended questions. We also…

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There Must Be More Week 7 35:54

1M ago35:54

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Join us as we continue our series on the life and ministry of Elisha with a message from our senior pastor Brandon Samuel! We’re here to help people Know God, Find Freedom, and Make a Difference. Whether you're new to church, have been a Christian for many years, or are looking for a fresh start, you're welcome here. Our hope is to give you a place…

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Ep. 190 W. David O. Taylor - Prayers for the Pilgrimage 58:05

1M ago58:05

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Uncertainty and destabilization comes at a moment’s notice. When faced with uncertain times, what do we turn to? W. David O. Taylor turned towards writing prayers in the form of collects when the world shut down March 15th, 2020. In this conversation, David explores various spiritual disciplines and practices for deepening one's prayer life and con…

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First Wednesday at the Chapel 38:56

1M ago38:56

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Join us for the best night of the month! Tonight we have an incredible message on rest from our senior pastor Brandon Samuel! We’re here to help people Know God, Find Freedom, and Make a Difference. Whether you're new to church, have been a Christian for many years, or are looking for a fresh start, you're welcome here. Our hope is to give you a pl…

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Ep. 189 Michael Jordan - Worship in an Age of Anxiety 54:50

1M ago54:50

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Anxiety is rampant. It’s everywhere. Does the way we worship enhance our collective anxiety? In this episode, Michael Jordan and I have a conversation exploring how Christian worship practices can both help and hinder people experiencing anxiety and mental health struggles. Michael discusses the history of evangelical worship traditions and how the…

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There Must Be More Week 6 33:58

1M ago33:58

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Join us as we continue our series on the life and ministry of Elisha with a message from our senior pastor Brandon Samuel! We’re here to help people Know God, Find Freedom, and Make a Difference. Whether you're new to church, have been a Christian for many years, or are looking for a fresh start, you're welcome here. Our hope is to give you a place…

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Ep. 188 Robert Marbut - Can We Solve Homelessness? 1:01:27

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There is a homelessness crisis in the United States. And yes, we have a conversation around the context of the U.S. currently, but there are a lot of helpful points that will help in different contexts around the world. In this episode, Robert Marbut provides helpful context about homelessness in the United States, discusses the underlying issues t…

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Ep. 187 Elizabeth Oldfield - Becoming More Fully Alive 57:20

2M ago57:20

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We live in turbulent times. I know we have all felt the shaking in the past many years. Division, Death, Disconnection wreak havoc. There are ways that we cope that don’t bring life and joy only more sorrow and pain. But there are ways that make us more fully alive. There are practices that enable a life of flourishing and may just save our civiliz…

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There Must Be More Week 5 35:24

2M ago35:24

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Join us as we continue our series on the life and ministry of Elisha with a message from our senior pastor Brandon Samuel! We’re here to help people Know God, Find Freedom, and Make a Difference. Whether you're new to church, have been a Christian for many years, or are looking for a fresh start, you're welcome here. Our hope is to give you a place…

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Ep. 186 Brenda Salter McNeil - The Repair of Broken Systems 52:52

2M ago52:52

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In this episode, Brenda Salter McNeil discusses the long-term work required for Christians to repair broken systems and heal communities. Brenda shares about her journey into racial reconciliation work and how she came to see reconciliation and reparations as two sides of the same coin. We talk about the importance of listening to understand issues…

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Ep. 185 Steve Carter - How to Grieve Well: Finding Healing and Hope in Life's Desert Seasons 54:31

2M ago54:31

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Grief catches us all. One of the things I’m learning about the culture that I’m from is that we don’t grieve well. We don’t know how to do it. In this conversation, Steve Carter shares about his experience grieving after leaving his job at Willow Creek Community Church. He talks about the process of grieving he went through, including dealing with …

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There Must Be More Week 4 36:41

2M ago36:41

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Join us as we continue our series on the life and ministry of Elisha with a message from our Midlothian campus pastor Jason Gregori! New to The Chapel or joining from out of town? We'd love to get to know you!! https://bit.ly/ChapelConnectionCard How can we pray for you?: http://bit.ly/ChapelPray Subscribe to get the latest messages here or join on…

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Ep. 184 Lore Ferguson Wilbert - An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilence from the Forest Floor 53:00

2M ago53:00

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I love to enter the woods find a path and walk with Jesus. It’s a place of life and connection for me. And I know it is for Lore as well. Lore Wilbert spent time reflecting on the forest floor for her latest book The Understory. In this conversation, Lore and I talk about finding identity and community through change and loss.Laurie talks about lea…

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Ep. 183 Yolanda Solomon - Effective Discipleship: Encountering Jesus, Loving Others Well 58:57

2M ago58:57

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In this episode, Yolanda Solomon shares what effective discipleship looks like. It’s important to encounter Jesus' beauty and person rather than focus on behavior modification. She highlights examples of communal and experiential discipleship, navigating cultural biases by focusing on Jesus, and understanding identity and authority in Christ. We al…

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There Must Be More Week 3 36:29

2M ago36:29

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Join us as we continue our series on the life and ministry of Elisha with a message from our senior pastor Brandon Samuel! New to The Chapel or joining from out of town? We'd love to get to know you!! https://bit.ly/ChapelConnectionCard How can we pray for you?: http://bit.ly/ChapelPray Subscribe to get the latest messages here or join on Sundays o…

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Ep. 182 Grace Ji-Sun Kim - Have We Made God White and Male? 55:23

2M ago55:23

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In this episode, Grace Ji-Sun Kim discusses her experience immigrating to Canada from Korea as a child and facing racism. She talks about how Christianity became associated with whiteness over time as it spread in Europe, with Jesus portrayed as a white man. Grace explains that the concept of race and whiteness are social constructs used to maintai…

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Ministry in the Marketplace 33:03

2M ago33:03

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Pastor Brandon talks leadership and stewardship with Randy Webb.By chapelrva

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Ep. 181 Brian McLaren - Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart 53:24

2M ago53:24

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The world is falling apart. The earth is hotter than it has ever been since we have been recording temperatures, the ocean is heating up. We have polarization that tears us to pieces. We are good at division. There is war over resources and power. What can we do? We need some wisdom and courage to move forward together in a world like ours. And Bri…

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There Must Be More Week 2 36:08

2M ago36:08

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Join us as we continue our series on the life and ministry of Elisha with a message from our senior pastor Brandon Samuel! New to The Chapel or joining from out of town? We'd love to get to know you!! https://bit.ly/ChapelConnectionCard How can we pray for you?: http://bit.ly/ChapelPray Subscribe to get the latest messages here or join on Sundays o…

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Ep. 180 Aimee Byrd - Finding Hope in the Underground of Disillusionment 55:45

2M ago55:45

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The whole system seems to be out of order. It’s time we reckon with the abuse, structure, and outworkings of church. But first, it’s time to heal, to find hope even in the midst of our disillusionment. In this conversation, Aimee Byrd shares her story of disillusionment with the church after facing public shaming and harassment for writing a book c…

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First Wednesday at the Chapel with Pastor Bryan Briggs 42:00

3M ago42:00

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Join us as our guest, pastor Bryan Briggs of Destination Church, brings an incredible word! We’re here to help people Know God, Find Freedom, and Make a Difference. Whether you're new to church, have been a Christian for many years, or are looking for a fresh start, you're welcome here. Our hope is to give you a place where you experience a fresh, …

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Ep. 179 Kimberly Stuart - Embracing the Grace that Sets Us Free 56:58

3M ago56:58

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In this conversation, Kimberly Stuart talks about her journey with grace and her new book "Star for Jesus". We discuss Kimberly's struggles with perfectionism and legalism, and how embracing God's grace has transformed her life and perspective. We also talked about the important roles that humor, shared experiences, and vulnerability play in buildi…

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There Must Be More Week 1 35:32

3M ago35:32

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Join us as we begin a new series on the life and ministry of Elisha with a message from our senior pastor Brandon Samuel! New to The Chapel or joining from out of town? We'd love to get to know you!! https://bit.ly/ChapelConnectionCard How can we pray for you?: http://bit.ly/ChapelPray Subscribe to get the latest messages here or join on Sundays on…

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Ep. 178 Neil Cole Returns - Journeys of Spiritual Formation, Listening to God, and Finishing Well 58:09

3M ago58:09

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In this episode, Neil Cole explores spiritual formation and missionary methods through a discussion of Paul's journeys in the book of Acts. He shares insights from his book "Journeys" about Paul's progression and growth through each journey of his life and ministry, as well as lessons learned during a 13-year period of silence. Neil applies Paul's …

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Public Speaking Success - Interview with Joe Nicassio 10:42

3M ago10:42

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I'm Orly Amor, your host. Today I talk with my friend Joe Nicassio, a fellow speaker who shares his journey from Toastmasters to becoming a coach, underlining the transition from being a speaker to a paid speaker. The conversation orbits around a pivotal question: "What separates a great speaker from a great speaker who gets paid?" The answer, as J…

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Ep. 177 Bri Stensrud - Welcoming Immigrants and Refugees with Compassion 59:31

3M ago59:31

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In this episode Bri Stensrud shares about shifting from a traditional pro-life stance to a whole life approach that values all human dignity and life. Bri shares her personal journey in this regard and emphasized the importance of proximity, empathy, and compassion when it comes to issues like immigration. She encourages Christians to move beyond c…

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Ep. 176 Ryan George - Finding Healing After Spiritual Abuse 58:40

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Ryan George grew up in an abusive independent fundamental Baptist church led by his father. In the conversation, Ryan discusses how he eventually left that church and the abuse of his father and started a journey of healing from the trauma of his upbringing. He talks about some of the unhealthy and abusive behaviors he experienced. He also talks ab…

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Ep. 175 Lucas Pulley - Activating the Priesthood of All Believers: Microchurches and Decentralized Church Networks 59:22

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In this episode, Lucas Pulley and I have a great conversation around microchurches and decentralized church networks. Lucas shares his story of how he got involved in microchurches and how they operate. We talk about having an "ecclesial minimum" of worship, community and mission, microchurches can be mission-specific around a calling or distributi…

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Ep. 174 Michael Wear - What Does Spiritual Formation Have to do With Politics? 47:21

3M ago47:21

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What does spiritual formation have to do with our political engagement? Well, if we are followers of Jesus, it’s has a lot to do with it. In this episode, Michael Wear discusses how Dallas Willard's work influenced his view that Christians should approach politics as a way to love God and love their neighbor through civic involvement. We talk about…

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Ep. 173 Micha Boyett - Embracing Limits and Longings: Disability, Parenting, and the Beatitudes 57:51

3M ago57:51

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In this episode, Micha Boyett shares her story of finding out her son Ace would be born with down syndrome and the subsequent years of raising him. Through her story, she uses the framework of the beatitudes found in Jesus’ sermon on the mount as a way to embrace the limits and longings that she has been given. We talk about how the Beatitudes help…

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Pastor Alvin Hamilton 46:15

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Join for a special message from Pastor Alvin Hamilton! New to The Chapel or joining from out of town? We'd love to get to know you!! https://bit.ly/ChapelConnectionCard How can we pray for you?: http://bit.ly/ChapelPray Subscribe to get the latest messages here or join on Sundays on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/chapelrva Online Giving: https:…

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Ep. 172 A.J. Swoboda Returns - Jesus, the Flesh, and the War for Our Wants 41:01

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In this episode, A.J. Swoboda returns to Shifting Culture to discuss his latest book The Gift of Thorns. We talk desires and longings. Our desires are good – we see desire in Adam even before the fall. But sometimes we have desires of the flesh, but even those desires point to an ultimate longing that we have that can be ordered towards God. This i…

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Ep. 171 John Inazu - Learning to Disagree: Faith, Conversation, and Action in a Polarized World 50:21

4M ago50:21

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In this conversation, John Inazu and I have a great conversation about learning how to disagree civilly. We talk the importance of seeing others as image-bearers of God, developing empathy even for those we disagree with, distinguishing facts from judgments, and finding common ground. John gave great examples of disagreeing respectfully from his le…

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Easter at the Chapel 32:57

4M ago32:57

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Join us for this special Easter message from our senior pastor Brandon Samuel! New to The Chapel or joining from out of town? We'd love to get to know you!! https://bit.ly/ChapelConnectionCard How can we pray for you?: http://bit.ly/ChapelPray Subscribe to get the latest messages here or join on Sundays on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/chapelr…

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Public Speaking Success - Your Journey Begins Here! (Trailer) 2:31

4M ago2:31

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I'm Orly Amor, and I'm thrilled to bring you a podcast that goes beyond the mere mechanics of public speaking. Here, we embark on a profound journey of connection, growth, and transformation, exploring how our words can bridge worlds, inspire action, and forge lasting communities. Whether you're addressing a crowd for the first time or you're an ex…

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Ep. 170 Dan Kreiss - Engaging Emerging Generations: Becoming Justice-Oriented, Multi-Inclusive Communities of Faith 46:44

4M ago46:44

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In this episode, Dan Kreiss and I have a conversation about how churches can better engage emerging generations and become more just and inclusive faith communities. Dan discusses his experience ministering in New Zealand and the US. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's community, being intentional in serving others, and working toge…

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Ep. 169 Charles Martin - A Pilgrimage to Encounter the Cross 54:26

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In this episode, Charles Martin and I explore the crucifixion of Jesus and its profound impact on his life and faith. Charles shares a powerful personal experience encountering the site of Jesus' scourging in Jerusalem, which gave him new insight into both God's wrath towards sin and his limitless love shown through Christ's sacrifice. We talk abou…

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Amazing Grace Week 4 33:37

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Join us as we continue our series on the topic of grace with a message from our senior pastor Brandon Samuel! New to The Chapel or joining from out of town? We'd love to get to know you!! https://bit.ly/ChapelConnectionCard How can we pray for you?: http://bit.ly/ChapelPray Subscribe to get the latest messages here or join on Sundays on youtube at …

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Ep. 168 Craig Detweiler - Honest Creativity in a World of Artificial Intelligence 55:33

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In this episode, Craig Detweiler and I have a great conversation around creativity, faith, and storytelling. We talk about how creativity reflects the nature of God and is a godly activity, the differences between humans and AI, and the importance of recognizing humanity. We talk about perceiving inspiration through openness to God's spirit and fin…

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