Encouraged & Equipped

We start a new series we have been anticipating for months. Each Sunday for sevens weeks Christ Chapel is focusing on an emotion and seeing what God’s Word has to say about it. So the following Tuesday, like today, we are releasing an episode about that emotion. Wendi Lyon starts us off by talking about "stressed" – what it can look like in her life and how God encourages her.  To find out more ab...

It's hard to find someone who loves sharing the Gospel with kids more than Cheryl Wilson. Her Heavenly Father met her in her fear at an early age and forever changed the trajectory of her life. Her infectious joy and unrelenting commitment to the Gospel are things we cannot get enough of. There's no way you won't smile throughout this conversation with Cheryl. To find out more about our community...

Jurnee Fuentes-Bumpus radiates joy. Jesus has changed her life and she cannot wait to tell you about Him. In our second week of Easter testimonies, Jurnee shares about God using the twist and turns in her life to draw her to Him. Then just a few months ago in Broken Bow, Oklahoma she believed the Gospel and now loves walking with God. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in...

We love to celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection every day but we might love it even more at Easter. So we are taking three weeks this Easter to hear some testimonies of Christ Chapel women. They will be sharing when they first believed the Gospel and the difference Jesus has made in their lives. Mae Ferguson Graves starts us off. For 60 years Mae felt left behind and fought to succeed. The stor...

Yes is a beautiful word – and Susan Mendenhall has been saying it a lot lately. Yes to ministry opportunities. Yes to things outside her comfort zone. And yes to the joy of today. Without hesitation Susan humbly admits her own pain and need for the Savior. But she does not want to miss what God has for her. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant...

In some ways, Tami’ O’Neal’s story feels like a movie – growing up on the mission field, knowing only how to dial a 2-digit phone number, and riding a bus with her sister across the Philippines (without a cell phone) hoping to find her parents at the final stop. In other ways, her story is every Christians’ calling – to follow a faithful God as He leads. Through ups and downs across multiple count...

Discipleship doesn’t mean you have all the answers. It simply means you’re willing to invite someone into your life and say follow me as I follow Jesus. It might be having someone into your living room, joining her for a walk, or sitting across from her over a cup of coffee. And Alexi Dickerson and Camille Adams have done all three of those together. They wrap up our three weeks on discipleship –...

Caroline Pearce takes the mic and asks Misty Denman some phenomenal questions. She invites Misty to share stories from her life so we can perhaps learn the easy way some lessons Misty observed or may have learned the hard way. In our second week on discipleship, Misty and Caroline show us that life can be hard but God is always good. And perhaps the most likely place to find or be a mentor is righ...

We are excited about the next three weeks because we are handing over the mic – or at least handing over one of the mics. We asked some of our young adult women to take the lead on a few episodes, decide the topic, and ask the questions. And they chose discipleship. It’s something close to the heart of Jesus -- an opportunity to partner with someone and say, “follow me as I follow Christ.”  Listen...

Christine Bember loves people. And we love how she intentionally embraces any person God puts in her path. Especially through her work, Christine has seen God bring so many opportunities her way. In reality, God has given us all work to do – whether we receive a paycheck for it or not. If you’re questioning your purpose, listen to Christine’s story and be inspired to step toward the people around...

Friends can bring out the best in each other – and that’s exactly what we see with Maria & Sami. You will smile a lot as you hear their laughs. But don’t miss the wisdom they share – about vulnerability, insecurity, conflict and especially life at the “B” table. We guarantee you will enjoy and be personally challenged by Camille’s conversation with Sami & Maria. To find out more about our...

Tina Brockman and Kim Rodriguez will tell you that sometimes they can’t keep themselves from praise and other times it feels like the hardest choice in the world. Either way, it’s a gift they never want to return. They share some of their practical tips, their deepest griefs, and their greatest wisdom as they’ve turned from looking at their circumstances to looking at God. May this conversation wi...

God tells us about Himself. He doesn’t have to, but He does – and Kristin Hines and Haley Dorris can’t stop talking about it. It only takes a few minutes to realize they aren’t just excited about God’s revelation but their lives have been radically changed by it. Listen in to see if you can borrow some of their love for general and special revelation – and make it your own. To find out more about...

Happy New Year! We have so many great episodes to look forward to in 2024. And we thought it would be fun to start this year like we ended last year – by sharing a conversation with some of our women’s staff. We’d love for you to laugh and get to know them a little – you will not regret any time you spend with Ashlea Ruff, Camille Adams, Shannon Morgan, and Wendi Lyon. They are some of the best of...

May we give you a Christmas gift – a special Christmas episode! A few of our women's ministry staff came into the studio to share about their lives – along with some Christmas memories and traditions. Whether you are joyful or busy or grieving this Christmas, we think their stories will make you smile and their vulnerability will give you hope. Merry Christmas, and happy listening! To find out mor...

Annalee Anderson loves people and all her friends. But nothing lights her face up like asking her about one of her friends with special needs. From remembering fun prom dates to choosing joy in an elevator to even grieving a loss, Annalee shares about how her friends have molded and enriched her life. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Park...

It doesn’t take much time with Lauren Lukehart to see how much she loves sharing the Gospel – with anyone and everyone. Whether as a child with a camp bracelet, a college student with a student government group, or an adult with refugee friends in Poland, Lauren’s heart lights up. She can’t help but step toward the broken and give them Jesus. We hope you will breathe in some of her passion and tak...

Sarah Reed is the first to tell you that God chased her for years, and she stiff-armed him and ran the other direction – but no one knew. She assimilated into the church culture but hid her true emotions and pain. Though she gave God the silent treatment, she looks back in awe at his pursuit, kindness, and beauty. We hope you are as encouraged by her story as we are. To find out more about our com...

Jesus captured Caroline Pearce’s heart at a young age, and she’s never looked back. With beautiful humility and grace she invites us into struggles in her mental health, the current challenges of marriage, and her passion for students. While Caroline will be the first to admit her weaknesses, we think you will see someone more in love with God’s glory than her own. To find out more about our commu...

Some battles we face over and over again. And we have a choice – do we give in to bitterness or do we look for what God wants to teach us this time? As Paige Dunn walks us through her struggle with anxiety, we are struck by her peaceful faith. (And no we’ve ever used the word peaceful to describe a discussion of anxiety before.) We think you’ll be motivated by Paige’s practical trust in God and pi...

In life it’s rare to meet someone as friendly and disarming as Brooke Seale. After five minutes with her you want to be her best friend. We love that she sat down and told us her story. It’s full of small town memories, a love for the local church, God’s unexpected provision, and arguably the best Spring Break ever. Grab a cup of coffee, preferably from Crude, and enjoy hanging out with Brooke. To...

From an early age, Katie Stadler’s heart was drawn to the vulnerable. Step by step, God led her into opportunities to advocate for kids, the orphan, the disadvantaged, and the displaced – both in the US and Ukraine. While your story may not look exactly like Katie’s, the call to fully depend on and follow God wherever He leads is a privilege you don’t want to overlook. To find out more about our c...

Sometimes difficult things end up being the best things. Kate Tokar has found that to be true – things can be both good and hard. She shares with us that through the early years of her marriage, to cloudy days in Ohio, to tearful goodbyes, God has invited her to trust Him. Kate has fought to say yes and has found a hope in God that changes everything. To find out more about our community or how to...

Sometimes the most powerful tool in the room is the most unexpected; in this episode we highlight one of those hidden gems. Ranille Drummond and Kacey Williamson invite us to grow in gentleness. Without a doubt it’s challenging and requires self-control, but it is also one of the most beautiful instruments of a life lived with grace and truth. To find out more about our community or how to get inv...

God writes our stories – often in ways we do not expect. But when we look back we can sometimes catch a glimpse of what He is doing. Reflecting with Kristen Hoff on her life we see Him creating and using her as a shepherd – while a nurse, a mom, a church staff member and so much more. Her heart and skill in caring for people opens our eyes to the opportunity to do the same. To find out more about...