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Ephesians - The Armor of God (6:10-24)

Finishing up the series on Ephesians, we look at the armor of God and see how this book is still all about Jesus.

Apr 22

28 min

Ephesians - A New Way of Relating (5:21-6:9)

This week we look at Paul's instructions for the various relationships we have, asking what power looks like when it's used to serve rather than be served.

Apr 15

36 min

Ephesians - Walk in Love (5:1-21)

Paul continues his instruction on what sanctification looks like in our lives. We explore a danger that can happen as we progress in sanctification: thinking that Christianity is about performing. What if, instead, it is about being formed?

Apr 8

29 min

Ephesians - New Clothes (4:17-5:2)

What does it mean to "put off the old self" and "put on the new?" And what does any of it have to do with kudzu or Eustace Clarence Scrubb?

Mar 25

34 min

Ephesians - Varied Grace (4:7, 11-12)

Paul says that God gave each individual in the Church a gift. What's yours, and what does it look like to use it for the building up of the body of Christ?

Mar 18

26 min

Ephesians - One (4:1-16)

A shorter sermon this week, as we got to meet our incoming interns at Large Group! We're jumping into the 2nd half, where Paul brings his theological reflection crashing into our day-to-day lives. What does it mean that we are "one body?"

Mar 4

26 min

Ephesians - A Gospel-Centered Life

We believe that we are saved by grace through faith, but our thoughts, actions, and fears betray that we think we're loved when we're good. What does it look like to continue in the Christian life reliant on the grace that begins it?

Feb 25

37 min

Ephesians - Brought Near

Eph 2:11-3:6 - This week we look at the communal aspects of the salvation accomplished for us by Christ. What does it mean that we've been united to one another? What does it mean that we don't always experience it right now?

Feb 18

36 min

Ephesians - Sturdy Faith

What does it look like to have a full picture of the Christian life? What happens when we leave out one leg of the stool? How do we get off balance?

Feb 12

31 min

Ephesians - Eyes to See (1:14-23)

This week we continue looking at Ephesians 1, seeing the heart of Paul's prayer for that church. What is it that we most need?

Jan 28

30 min

Ephesians - Loved by God (1:1-14)

Starting our series on Ephesians, we look at Paul's long declaration of praise to God, highlighting the adopting love of the Father, the redeeming love of the Son, and the sealing love of the Spirit.

Jan 21

28 min

Ecclesiastes: End of the Matter

How are we supposed to respond to the realization that life under the sun is all vanity? What does the preacher want us to do? And what on earth is a goad?

Nov 19

33 min

Ecclesiastes: Lab Report - Justice

What does the Preacher say about the pursuit of justice in our world? What do we do with the seeming injustice that we see all around us?

Nov 12

30 min

Ecclesiastes - Lab Report: Success

Pleasure won't give us meaning outside of God: what about work? Achievement? Accolades? Recognition?

Nov 5

27 min

Ecclesiastes - Lab Report - Pleasure

The Preacher gives us his first experiment: can I find meaning in pleasure?

Oct 29

29 min

Ecc 1 - What's the Point?

We start our short series on the book of Ecclesiastes this week, looking at the overall project of the book: what does the Preacher mean that "all things are vanity?" And if we can't find meaning and purpose in anything "under the sun," what are we to do?

Oct 22

31 min

The Good Samaritan

Who is my neighbor? What does love of neighbor look like? What does it cost?

Oct 1

31 min

The Pharisee & the Tax Collector

Where do we find our acceptance by God? What does it take for us to be welcomed, to be okay, to be justified?

Sep 24

27 min

Laborers in the Vineyard - A Story about Grace

Continuing our series on the parables, we look at Jesus' story about some workers who got what was promised, some who got more than expected, and the different ways we react to grace in our lives.

Sep 17

30 min

The Ungrateful Servant

This week we look at the parable of the Ungrateful Servant, asking what it means that we have been forgiven by God and how that frees us to forgive one another.

Sep 10

30 min

The Rich Man & Lazarus

We continue our look at the parables with this story about Scripture. What do we make about Jesus' bold claim that miracles don't change people's minds: Scripture does?

Sep 3

29 min

Continuing our series on the parables, we look at the parable of the Lost Sons in Luke 15. What does it mean to be lost? How do we find our way back home?

Aug 28

29 min

Treasure and Pearl

We start off our series on the Parables, and the new semester, with Jesus' brief parables on the treasure and the pearl.

Aug 20

26 min

SuCo 4 - The Lion and the Ring: Friendship

We wrap up our exploration of Narnia and Middle Earth talking about the virtue of friendship: why is it so important for us? How is it a help?

Jun 16

59 min

SuCo 3 - The Lion and the Ring: Life in the Shadowlands

Finishing out our conversation on salvation with Sanctification, we then turn to the vision of the Christian life and faithfulness these works set out. How do we live well in light of eternity?

Jun 9

58 min

SuCo 2 - The Lion and the Ring: Sovereignty, Sin, and Salvation

Day 2 explores the reality of evil in Narnia and Middle Earth, as well as the unseen but ever-active hand of providence. We also look at Repentance and Justification, what happens when the intervention of God begins to work in our own lives.

Jun 2

58 min

SuCo 1 - The Lion and the Ring: Christ Figures

I got to teach this seminar at SuCo, and wanted to share it here for any who want to give it a listen! This first day we talk about the goal of the seminar, as well as Christ-figures in Middle Earth. Thanks to Fleming Ruteledge, Peter Kreeft, Mike Kruger, Louis Markos, and many others whose insights and teaching on these works has been so helpful!

May 26

57 min

Ordinary - Sacraments

Finishing up our series on the ordinary means of grace, we take a look this week at the NT sacraments: baptism and the Lord's Supper. Where do they come from? What are they? What do they mean? And how do we use them as means of grace despite our tendency to make them about ourselves?

Apr 23

36 min

Ordinary - Prayer

Continuing our short series on the ordinary means of grace, how can we enjoy prayer in a fuller way? How does it sustain us in the Christian life?

Apr 9

30 min

Ordinary - The Word

What does it take to grow as a Christian? What are we supposed to do? In this mini-series, we're working through the "ordinary means of grace," looking at the common, easily available things that God uses to grow us and mature us by his grace. This week, we look at the Word: why is it a means of grace, and how can we actually enjoy it?

Apr 2

33 min

Psalm 51 - David & Nathan

How does David respond after being exposed for his sin? How should we?

Mar 26

35 min

2 Sam 11 - David and the Woman

This week we look at the story of David and Bathsheba, asking how David could have gone so far astray. What does this reveal about sin in our own lives?

Mar 19

35 min

2 Samuel 9 - David & Mephibosheth

What does a right response to the grace of God in our lives look like? Where does the power to respond in that way come from?

Mar 5

31 min

2 Samuel 7 - David & God

Last time we looked at the Ark coming into Jerusalem, asking what happens when God comes into the center of our lives? This week we're looking at David's desire to build a "house" for God, and asking the question "how do we relate to God? If he's at the center, what is that relationship like?"

Feb 26

26 min

2 Samuel 6 - David & the Ark

This week we skip ahead to the time when David is king over Israel. One of his first acts is to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to the center of the nation. But what happens to us when we invite God into the center of our lives?

Feb 19

34 min

Psalm 57 - David & Saul

About half of the psalms contain an element of lament, but what does it mean to lament? Why do we struggle to do it? What might it sound like in our personal prayer life and corporate worship?

Feb 12

30 min

Psalm 133 - David & Jonathan

What is friendship? What stands in the way of our friendships? How can we be freed to be committed, present, and vulnerable as we build friendships with others?

Feb 5

35 min

I Samuel 17 - David & Goliath

This week we look at the familiar story of David and Goliath, asking how it fits into the bigger story of Scripture and points to Jesus' victory before it points to our own personal struggle against the giants of our lives.

Jan 30

31 min

1 Samuel 16 - Where are You Looking?

This week we start out our new sermon series looking at the life of David. Listen in as we meet him for the first time when Samuel anoints him as the next king of Israel.

Jan 15

27 min

Mark 16:1-8 - Life with the King

This week we look at the empty tomb, taking a brief detour into the field of textual criticism.

Nov 20

33 min

Mark 12 - Caesar and the King

How are Christians to navigate the political realities of the era they find themselves in? What are some of the complications, and what does it mean to "render unto Caesar that which is his, and to God that which is God's?"

Nov 6

30 min

Mark 8-10 - The King's Followers

This week we look at the common ways that we can miss who Jesus is when we're too focused on what we want him to do for us.

Oct 31

32 min

Mark 8:27-30, 9:2-13 - The King's Glory

This week we look at Peter's confession and the Transfiguration. What does it mean that Jesus is the Christ? What does it mean that he is God? And why does he keep telling people not to tell anyone about him?!?

Oct 23

27 min

Mark 7:1-23 - The King's Challenge

Jesus' conflict with the Pharisees is escalating: why does Jesus call them "hypocrites?"

Sep 25

35 min

Mark 5:21-43 - Waiting on the King

What do you do when the way God works doesn't make sense? When he seems "late" in giving you what you need?

Sep 18

31 min

Mark 2:23-3:6 - The King's Rest

This week we look at two encounters Jesus had with the Pharisees on the Sabbath.

Sep 11

26 min

Mark 2:1-12 - The Authority of the King

Continuing in Mark, we look at the surprising things that Jesus says in the healing of the paralytic.

Sep 4

28 min

Mark 1:16-20 - Following the King

What does it mean to follow Jesus? This week we look at the call of the first disciples, and consider what it means for us when Jesus calls us to follow Him.

Sep 2

29 min

Mark 1:1-16 - The Herald and the King

Fall '24 - This semester we're looking at the Gospel of Mark, learning what it means to follow the servant king. Listen in to the first large group of the year!

Aug 29

30 min

Romans 8:18-27 - About Suffering...

What are we to do about suffering in the Christian life? What encouragement is there in suffering?

Apr 17

27 min

Romans 8:1-17 - Blessed Assurance

What tools does God give us that we might have confidence that we belong to Him?

Apr 10

26 min

Romans 7:13-25 - The Enemy Within

How do we, as believers, think about our inability to live in the ways we really want to?

Apr 3

27 min

Romans 7:1-13 - Sin and the Law

This week we look at Paul's discussion on sin and the law: are they the same thing? Opposed? How are Christians to relate to God's law if we're under grace?

Mar 20

33 min

Romans 6:15-23 - You've Gotta Serve Somebody

This week we look at another angle of Paul's response to the misunderstanding that grace frees us to sin: our conversion. What does it mean that we've chosen a new master?

Mar 13

28 min

Romans 5:20-6:14 - Think Different

Paul starts applying our union with Christ to our day-to-day Christian lives, first addressing how we think about ourselves.

Feb 28

28 min

Romans 5:1-11 - How Deep the Father's Love

Jumping into our series on Romans, we look at how we can know that we are loved by the Father.

Feb 21

35 min

Romans: Full Life in Christ - 5:1

This week, we introduce our series on the book of Romans, talking about how Paul gets to the good news of chapter 5 through the long road of chapters 1-4.

Feb 14

35 min

Navigating Relationships - Dating 2: The Fruit of the Spirit

If mini-marriage isn't the way we should date, what else is there? This week we imagine what the fruit of the Spirit might look like if they showed up in our dating relationships.

Feb 7

37 min

Navigating Relationships - Dating I (The Cannonball)

Definitions can be tricky things, especially when it comes to dating. What does it mean to be dating, and what expectations should we bring into that kind of relationship?

Jan 31

36 min

Navigating Relationships - Marriage

What does the Bible have to say about marriage? What is marriage? And how should an understanding of those things impact our relationships now?

Jan 24

36 min

Navigating Relationships - Singleness

From Jan 16, 2024, we kick off our relationship mini-series looking at what the Bible has to say about singleness.

Jan 24

31 min

Ephesians 4-5 - End of Semester Reflection

After hearing from our graduating seniors, we had just a few minutes for a quick reflection on Eph 4-5 and Paul's command to "put on the new self."

Nov 29

15 min

Genesis - The God Who Promises (15)

We wrap up our series on Genesis looking at God's covenant with Abram, and tracing the Covenant of Grace through the story of Genesis so far, and the rest of the OT.

Nov 15

28 min

Genesis - The Call of Abram (12)

We look this week at the Call of Abram, and on of the purposes of God's blessing in our life. We also talk about God's will, and how to live in wisdom and trust.

Nov 8

39 min

Genesis - The Tower of Babel (11)

This week we look at the Tower of Babel, and the modern ways that we seek to find security or "make a name for ourselves."

Nov 1

33 min

Genesis - Re-Creation (6-9)

This week we continue with the Noah story, looking at Noah's obedience and the introduction of the sacrifice in the Biblical story.

Oct 25

31 min

Genesis - The Heart of the Gospel (6)

This week we look at the beginning of the Noah story, and meditating on the fact that grace comes first.

Oct 11

33 min

Genesis - East of Eden (4)

This week we look at the story of Cain and Abel, looking for signs of grace even as humanity moves further and further from God.

Oct 4

32 min

Genesis - Vanity of Vanities (3:6-24)

The week we look at the effects of the Fall: "there is a crack, a crack in everything."

Sep 27

31 min

Genesis - What Went Wrong? (3:1-9)

This week we start our look at the Fall, focusing on the ways that temptation works and God's pursuit of his people, even in their sin.

Sep 20

30 min

Genesis - Who are We? (2:4-25)

Last week we looked at what humanity is for. This week we're still on the topic of humanity, but asking a more fundamental question: who are we? How has God made us? What does it mean to be human?

Sep 13

36 min

Genesis - What is Man? (1:26-28)

This week we look at the Creation Mandate and ask what it means to be human.

Sep 6

29 min

Genesis - Who Is God?

We kick off our series on Genesis looking at chapter 1 and what creation reveals about our God.

Sep 6

33 min

Psalm 1 - Why RUF?

New to RUF? Start here!

Aug 23

30 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Foundations

Drawing the series to a close, we look at the choice that Jesus sets before us. What does it mean to be Gospel people?

Apr 26

25 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Identity

What do you want to be known for? And will that ever be enough?

Apr 19

24 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Prayer

This week we look back at the Lord's Prayer, and Jesus' invitation to pray in Matthew 7 to "ask, seek, and knock."

Apr 12

27 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Judgment

This week we look at Jesus' words on judgment, distinguishing between the bad judgment of the Pharisees and the good judgment (or love!) that Jesus calls us to.

Mar 29

32 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Peace

Continuing in the Sermon on the Mount, we look at Jesus' comments about worry.

Mar 22

29 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Devotion

We start on Chapter 6 this week, looking at the ways we practice our devotion to Jesus, and some of the dangers Jesus warns us against as we do so.

Mar 15

31 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Retaliation

Wrapping up Matthew 5, we look at Jesus' instructions on responding to hurt and hate, and look back at Jesus' teaching in the sermon as a whole thus far.

Mar 1

31 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Speech

Continuing through Jesus' correction of the misunderstanding of the Law by the Pharisees, this week we look at the topic of our speech.

Feb 22

28 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Faithfulness

This week we turn to the 7th commandment and explore what Jesus says about lust and divorce.

Feb 15

32 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Obedience

This week we start looking at Jesus' teaching on the law, specifically his teaching on anger. What does following Jesus look like in this area?

Feb 8

33 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Contrast

How is the church to relate to the world? And what kind of reaction should we expect from the world as believers bear the name of Christ and seek righteousness?

Feb 1

36 min

Sermon on the Mount - Kingdom Character

Looking at the Beatitudes this week, we explore the kind of character qualities that Jesus cultivates in His disciples.

Jan 25

34 min

Sermon on the Mount - Introduction

Starting our Spring series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) this week!

Jan 18

22 min

Revelation 21-22 - Home

We wrap up our series on Revelation looking at heaven come to earth and exploring what eternity will be like.

Nov 16

36 min

Revelation 20 - The Final Judgment

Tonight we lean into the difficult topics of judgment and hell. Is it really necessary? And if it's real, how can we avoid it?

Nov 9

31 min

Revelation 17-19 - The Great Prostitute

This week we look at Rev 17-19 and the Great Prostitute riding the beast from the sea. What does she represent? What does she attempt to seduce us to?

Nov 2

26 min

Revelation 13 - Counterfeits

This week we look at the beasts from the sea and the earth, and the counterfeit kings and ideologies they present to us. How can we learn to spot a fake?

Oct 26

38 min

Revelation 12 - Merry Cosmic Christmas

This week we look at the Christmas story with the curtain pulled back. What does Satan's hatred of Jesus mean for history? What does Jesus' defeat of Satan mean for us today?

Oct 12

33 min

Revelation 6-7 - Breaking the Seals

The Lamb breaks the seals, and the 4 horsemen ride forth. What are they? What do they bring? And what is happening with the Church in the midst of it all?

Oct 5

36 min

Revelation 4-5 - Is He Worthy?

Jesus invites John into the heavenly throne room, and we get to see through his eyes.

Sep 28

35 min

Rev 3:14-22 - Spiritually Sick

Sorry for the audio! The battery in the mic died right before the conclusion, so you'll notice a funny audio shift right at the end.

Sep 21

30 min

Revelation 2:1-7 - Zeal with Knowledge

What do we do when our love for God and others grows cold?

Sep 14

33 min

Revelation 1 - A Vision of the King

Jumping in to the book of Revelation this week! How are we supposed to approach this book? If we read it rightly, what are we supposed to see?

Sep 7

29 min

A Gospel Community - Intro to RUF 2 - Fall 2022

Having looked at what God has done in his people individually in Ephesians 2:1-10 last week, we look now at the rest of Ephesians 2 and see what God does in his people as a community.

Aug 31

28 min

What is RUF? - Fall 2022

Everyone is back! New students are exploring ministries on campus! So, like we do every year, we take a night to answer the question "what is RUF?".

Aug 24

29 min

Relating to Marriage - "The 1"

What does the Bible tell us about marriage, and how does that impact us today as we look for a spouse, approach dating, or even approach singleness?

Apr 20

34 min

Relating to Sex - "Lover"

If we think about sex the way that the world does, then the Bible's sexual ethic feels restrictive and repressive, and just don't make sense. But viewing sex, what it's for and what it does, through a Biblical lens brings clarity to both the Bible's command and our current confusion about sex.

Apr 6

38 min

Relating to Dating 2 - "Mr. Perfectly Fine"

This week we take a look at the fruit of the Spirit, and imagine what it would look like to date in a way that wasn't shaped by fear, but by Christlikeness.

Mar 30

33 min

Relating to Dating I - "Love Story"

Why is dating so hope-filled AND stressful? What's unique about this particular relationship, and how do we navigate it in a healthy, God-honoring way? This week, we start to try and answer that question by looking at some of the typical behaviors we have in dating and simply asking if it fits with the definition of dating.

Mar 23

37 min

Relating to Singleness - "All the Single Ladies"

The Bible calls singleness a gift, but if we're honest, it's one that most people wish came with a receipt. This week, we look at singleness: the goodness of it, the purpose for it, and some encouragement on how to use and enjoy your singleness even as you hope for something different some day.

Mar 16

30 min

Relating to Friends - "Two is Better than One"

What does friendship look like? What does it take to get there? How does the Gospel free us to pursue friendship with one another without fear?

Mar 2

33 min

(Taylor's Version) - Relating through Conflict

In any relationship, there will be tension and conflict. This week, we look at what the Bible says about conflict, our hope for resolving conflict, and some practical wisdom on ways to speak and listen to effectively get past our conflict.

Feb 23

40 min

Relating to Parents 2 - "Everything Has Changed"

Following up on last week's sermon on how the Gospel frees us to love and honor our parents, this week we talk about what that looks like in practice. What should a healthy parent/child relationship look like in college? How can you move toward a healthier relationship with your parents in wisdom?

Feb 16

36 min

Relating to Parents - "Look What You Made Me Do"

Thanks to Jonathan Inman, of Grace & Peace Church, for filling in this week!

Feb 9

32 min

Relating to the Church - "A Place in This World"

Continuing in our relationship series, we talk this week about what the church is, how to find a healthy one, and what it looks like to relate to the church in a loving way.

Feb 2

38 min

Relating to God - "You Belong with Me"

Continuing in our series on relationships, this week we look at Isaiah 6:1-8 to get an understanding of who He is and what He has done for us so that we might understand what our response to God should be.

Jan 26

37 min

Relationships 101 - "I'm Only Me When I'm with You"

Listen in as we kick of our Spring '22 series on relationships, looking at what the Bible tells us about our relationships with God, the church, friends, dating, and more!

Jan 26

30 min

Galatians 2:11-16 - "Gospel Confrontation"

We can know and believe the Gospel, that "Jesus + Nothing = Everything." But it's news that's so big and good and life-changing, that in some areas of our life we struggle to let the Gospel take root in our heart and trickle out into every area of our life. This week we see how that happened to Peter (Cephas), and how Paul responded to it. We also consider some areas where this might be the case in our own lives.

Sep 9

33 min

Galatians 1:6-9 - "Gospel Clarity"

This week we look more at the heart of the Gospel, that Jesus + Nothing = Everything, and some of the ways that we mess with that equation. (Special thanks to Matt Howell for some help with the sermon!)

Sep 3

38 min

Galatians 1:1-5 - "Gospel Concentrate"

Recording from our first Large Group of the 2021-22 school year, where we (hopefully!) answer the question "What is RUF? Why are we here?" and kick-off our series on Galatians all at the same time!

Aug 26

32 min

This week, we look at Mark 2:1-12, the story of Jesus healing the paralytic to answer the question "what is RUF all about?"

Apr 27

26 min

Foundations - Fall 2020, SoM 9

This Fall we're looking at the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) together, which is Jesus' introduction to what it means to follow Him as He brings the kingdom of heaven. This week we look at the very end of the sermon where Jesus contrasts two builders. Who is he talking about? What does it mean to be a wise builder or a foolish one?

Nov 2

16 min

Don't Worry - Fall 2020, SoM 6

This Fall we're looking at the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) together, which is Jesus' introduction to what it means to follow Him as He brings the kingdom of heaven. This week we look at Matthew 6:24-34, where Jesus addresses our worry, stress, and anxiety. Why should we, as children of a heavenly Father, worry less? What is the root of our worry and anxiety? What does it look like to rest in Christ and let go of those things?

Oct 12

22 min

The Lord's Prayer - Fall 2020, SoM 5

This Fall we're looking at the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) together, which is Jesus' introduction to what it means to follow Him as He brings the kingdom of heaven. This week we look at Matthew 6:5-15 where Jesus teaches us how to pray. How are we supposed to view God as we come to Him in prayer? What kinds of things do we pray for?

Oct 5

17 min

Practicing Our Righteousness - Fall 2020, SoM 4

This Fall we're looking at the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) together, which is Jesus' introduction to what it means to follow Him as He brings the kingdom of heaven. This week we look at Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18, discussing the way that Jesus exposes our motivations in "practicing our righteousness" (or "doing Christian things"). Why do we so often struggle with the temptation to do it "to be seen," and how can we be free to enjoy things like generosity, prayer, and fasting without obsessing over what other people think?

Sep 28

16 min

Love Your Enemies - Fall 2020, SoM 3

This Fall we're looking at the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) together, which is Jesus' introduction to what it means to follow Him as He brings the kingdom of heaven. This week we look at Matthew 5:38-48, examining Jesus' teaching on our rights: is it okay to "get even?" Who are we to love? And how on earth are we to live up to this high standard Jesus has been teaching about?

Sep 21

16 min

A Better Righteousness - Fall 2020, SoM 2

This Fall we're looking at the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) together, which is Jesus' introduction to what it means to follow Him as He brings the kingdom of heaven. This week we look at Matthew 5:17-22, examining Jesus' teaching on God's law, what it takes to be part of His kingdom, and what to do when the demands of the law seem too great for us.

Sep 14

15 min

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit - Fall 2020, SoM 1

This Fall we're going to be looking at the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) together, which is Jesus' introduction to what it means to follow Him as He brings the kingdom of heaven. This week, we focus in on the introduction (5:3) to the introduction (5:1-12, the Beatitudes) to the Sermon on the Mount (which is the introduction to following Jesus!), asking what it means to be "poor in spirit," why that's a blessed condition for us, and how Jesus meets us in that poverty.

Sep 3

17 min

The Good Samaritan

Who is my neighbor? Who do I have a duty to help? Jesus' plain but challenging answer to this question is serious heart check to us! Mercifully, it's also a story about how Jesus goes out of his way to love the needy: me and you.

Jun 11

29 min

Numbers 11 - What does the prayer part of our devotional life sound like? How do we deal with disappointment in the "in-between" we find ourself in? What does it mean to pray honestly, no matter what we're feeling?

Apr 22

20 min

Freedom from Quiet Time Guilt

Many of us struggle to maintain a regular devotional life that actually changes us. Why do we find this so hard? What are our quiet times actually for? How can we actually enjoy communion with God and guard it from being just another thing to check off our list?

Apr 8

24 min

The Freedom of ... a Schedule?!?

These days, classes and homework and tasks are up to us: no one is telling us "you must be in this room at this time or you lose this many points on your grade." With that lack of structure, some of us overwork and some of us procrastinate. How do we, as Christians, bear the fruit of self-control when it comes to our time? How can a schedule actually free us?

Apr 1

21 min

Where is Your Comfort?

Life on campus has come to a screeching halt because of COVID-19, but the ministry of RUF continues online! This is the message from our first virtual Large Group meeting, where we look at Heidelberg Catechism 1, which asks "what is your only comfort in life and death?"

Mar 26

17 min

Welcome to RUF @ WCU!

An intro to the RUF @ WCU podcast. Thanks for listening!

Mar 26

1 min