York University at The Well

Charlie Van Gomple, a sophomore at York, compares our salvation that we've been given by God to an ideal snow day.

Trinity Bloom, a sophomore at York, speaks on how we can use prayer to bring us back to a deeper connection with the Father.

Mike Sander speaks on Ezekiel 37 and focuses on God's question, "Son of man, can these bones live?"

Leon Lewis reminds us we are justified freely and made righteous through God even through we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

Madi Miller, president of York University's Student Government Association, gives us an insight on how she balances her busy life.

Nate Reiser challenges us to reflect on who we think we are and who we let determine our identity.

Dr. Clark Roush, our campus spiritual director, speaks on how we can grow in our relationship with God and the resources available to everyone who needs guidance in their spiritual journey.

Glen Hawley reminds us that we can hold the power to choose what we do in life. Reflect on each of those decisions—who are you making them for?

Nate French, a sophomore from Omaha, Nebraska, share the impact of surrounding yourself with people who will pack their bags for you.

Matt Fike visits campus to ask to us reflect on how we want ourselves to be perceived and the truth that comes with who we place our value in. "Our fear of what other people think can be to our detriment."

Dr. Greg Stevenson brings a message about what makes Spider-Man a unique superhero—what it means to embrace suffering and weakness. "With great power comes great responsibility."

A Christian song, a Shakespeare poem, and Rocky Balboa walk into chapel... Jared Stark shares three of his favorite pieces of media to help us understand our personal worth and knowing where to place our worth in this world. "I know who I am because I know who you are."

Our campus minister, Leon Lewis, shares a story about a formidable situation that he experienced with his family. "Difficulties can either make you or break you—the results at the end of every difficult time depends on your response in the moment."

Dr. Jared Pack spends time in Jeremiah 29 and expands on the importance and impact that comes from being where you are. "Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you...for in its welfare you will find your welfare."

Dr. Anessa Westbrook invites us to reflect on what we're making space for in our lives and what a prioritize in our daily schedule. "When you make space for God, you're making space for God to direct you."

"There is no such thing as a dumb question." Yes or no? Dr. Darrel Sears speaks on those who were sick and longed to be healed in John 5.

With an opening statement and closing prayer by our campus minister, Leon Lewis, President Timothy Westbrook kicks off the fall semester as the first chapel speaker of the year as he encourages us to root ourselves into the YU community to grow deeper in faith together with each other every day.

Joe Davis challenges everyone's knowledge of animals and dives into the symbolism of two key birds in the story of Noah's Ark.

President Tim Westbrook closes out this semester's series with our final spiritual discipline, celebration. Reminding us to celebrate the fact that God's love is bigger than all the distractions in this world.

Jared Stark calls attention to the every day habits and words that we speak to one another, reminding us that there's power and meaning in everything that we say and do.

Andrew Wright travels all the way from the land down under to remind us of Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train while sharing the antidote for dealing with your own personal crazy trains.

Dr. Jared Pack expands on this semester's chapel theme, Distracted to Devoted, by sharing a story about the time he ate seven ice cream sandwiches.

Ali Rand opens up about the loss of her father and other hard news that she has dealt these past few months.

Josh Clark shares his poem "Where Do You Look" and leaves everyone with the challenge to reflect on the world around you and to be present where you are.

Dr. Mason Lee speaks on theological education and how he learned how to find the distinction between your vocation and your calling.