Milwaukee Chi Alpha

Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha, talks about how Philip ministered to the Samaritans, the enemies of the Jewish people.  (preached on 12/1/21)

Catherine Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha teaches on the character of God. She talks about Exodus 34 and ties it to different gospel passages. She explains how God is gracious, compassionate, gentle and humble.  

Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha, walks us through the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts chapter 8. He starts with imaginative prayer then talks about how the Holy Spirt wants to position us.  (preached on 2/2/22)

Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha talks about the creation account in Genesis. Do science and the Bible clash? Can they both be true? Jeff talks about the literary structure of the text and how that effects our reading of it. 

Catherine Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha preaches on the story of Stephen, a martyr and a man full of the Holy Spirit.   (preached on 11/17/21)

Missionary Associate Caitlin Kohli preaches on Acts chapter 6. One of the biggest challenges faced by churches in the 20th century was trying to balance evangelism and justice. However, this challenge is nothing new. Caitlin breaks down how the early church made sure wrongs were made right without neglecting prayer and preaching the word of God.  (preached on 11/10/21)

Catherine Winkleman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha, lays the foundation for how to better read and understand the Old Testament. She speaks on its divine inspiration, its complexities, and its beauty. This is the first class of what we are calling XA Learning Hour: Questioning the Old Testament (QTOT). This episode will also help lay the foundation for all future QTOT tea...

We all have questions about the Old Testament of the Bible. At Milwaukee Chi Alpha we want to take all of these questions and use them to get us closer to Jesus. This teaching series is designed to discuss commonly asked questions about the Old Testament (creation vs. science, women in the Old Testament and many more like those) and find the best answer to them. We believe seeking truth in our que...

In this episode, Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha, preaches on Acts 5. When there are pressures outside and inside the church, why do we remain faithful to God and his community? In Acts 5, we see all sorts of pressures against this brand-new community and yet not only is this community enduring, but more are being added. Maybe there is something about God th...

In this episode, Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha, preaches on Acts 3:1-10. What are your expectations? We all have them, so what expectations should we have about God? He wants to restore us, give us joy and be generous. However, we should be open to how He wants to do all these things. What He does might be different than the way we think it should look.  (...

Daniel Macias facilitates a discussion between Jeff and Catherine Winkelman as they go deeper into 2 questions posed by Catherine at the end of her sermon on Acts 2:42-47. They also discuss the importance of listening and how polarized our world is today. What would our community look like if we let Jesus transform us? What is your part in the transformation of our community?

In this episode, Catherine Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha, preaches on Acts 2:42-47. In this passage we see a picture of the first church. Join us as we talk about the transformation Jesus brings and what that looks like for the community around us. (preached on 9/29/21)

Daniel Macias facilitates a discussion between Jeff and Catherine Winkelman as they go deeper into 3 questions posed by Jeff at the end of his sermon on Acts 2:1-41.  Do you tend to view God through a mystical or methodical perspective, why both? Have you been cut to the heart before and what was that like? How do you think the world would change if we chose Jesus daily?

In this episode, Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha preaches on Acts 2, specifically on the work of the Holy Spirit. How do we understand the role of the Spirit? Acts 2 shows how the Spirit works methodically yet mystically, and we can trust His work, bringing us opportunities to choose Jesus.  (preached on 9/22/21)

In this episode, Catherine Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha, preaches on Acts 1. Jesus came, died, rose and ascended into heaven. And yet our world is still broken and in need of restoration. What comes next? And what is our part in this messy world?  (preached on 9/14/21)

Check out the trailer for our podcast. Here you'll find biblical encouragement geared toward college students in Milwaukee (if you are not a college student or in Milwaukee this can still be a good listen for you).