TCU Chi Alpha

What does the Bible say about the heart of generosity and the spiritual practice of generosity? How can we live generously today? Lydia White, TCUXA staff member, shares about biblical generosity and how we can practice it today.

Should we talk about Jesus with people who don't follow Him? If so, how do we do that without being weird?  Alicia Youngblood, TCUXA staff member, shares about the practice of sharing our faith with others.

How can we participate in God's mission at TCU and around the world? Tessa Payne and Adam Fogleman join us for an interview about their call to missions, their experience as missionaries, and how we can be obedient to God's call for our lives.

In a culture with a deep fear of loneliness, an inability to slow down, and endless distractions, how does the spiritual discipline of solitude bring us freedom? Lydia White, TCUXA staff member, shares about the practice of solitude and how it brings peace to our lives and opens us up to the hearing the voice of God.

How do we navigate dating, sex, and relationships from a biblical worldview in this season of life? TCU Chi Alpha staff sit down for a panel discussion covering student submitted questions.

How do we make time for the things we value most and still get things done in a busy world? Andrew Youngblood, TCUXA staff, shares a framework of how we can schedule our weeks around our values and be better stewards of our time.

Is it possible to overcome the sin in our lives? Are there things we can do to walk in freedom from sin? Andrew Youngblood, TCUXA staff, shares about barriers to overcoming sin and strategies to find freedom from it.

What is Sabbath and why is it a practice that's desperately needed in our day? Alicia Youngblood, TCUXA staff, shares about the command and gift of Sabbath and how we can practice it in our lives.

What is prayer, why is it important, and how do we practice it? Zoe Sueltenfuss, TCU student and XA LifeGroup leader, shares about the importance of a personal prayer life and how we can begin to grow in prayer.

We are often faced with challenges when it comes to reading the bible. In this sermon, Alicia addresses many of those challenges, unpacks the value of reading the bible, and offers strategies for implementing the practice of reading the bible regularly.

How can we make decisions based on scripture for choices that aren't obviously in scripture? Lydia Frederick, TCUXA staff, shares a helpful framework for making life decisions based on passages from 1 Corinthians.

Why do we feel so tired, burned out, and busy? Is there a different way to live as a follower of Jesus? Andrew Youngblood, TCUXA staff member, shares about the soul rest available to those who submit to Jesus' way of life.

Are Christians allowed to have fun? What does the Bible say about the kind of fun believers can have in the world? Alicia Youngblood, TCU Chi Alpha pastor, shares about what fun can look like for Christians in our day.

How does living in God's reality help us avoid a life of brokenness? Andrew Youngblood, TCU Chi Alpha pastor, shares about God's laws as descriptions of reality.

What barriers do we face to walking in obedience to the commands of Jesus? Reganne Murphy, TCU Chi Alpha LifeGroup leader, shares about the value of living in full obedience to Jesus and how we overcome barriers to obedience.

Dela Criss, Young Adults pastor at Movement City Church, shares about the necessity of grace for ourselves and others in order to walk in the freedom that God has called us to.   Check out Movement City Church: https://www.movement.city/

This week we interview Kenny Horton, missionary to Guatemala, about the ways he and his family serve university students and impoverished children in the country. Kenny and Lacey are the directors of a child feeding and education sponsorship program, and a university ministry called Open+ in Guatemala City. For more info about the Hortons, visit: hortons4hope.com

Ashley, Chi Alpha missionary to Moldova, and Don, retired missionary to Argentina, join us for an interview about their call to missions, their experience as missionaries, and how we can be obedient to God's call for our lives.

This week we interview Drea, TCU Alum and former Chi Alpha LifeGroup leader, about the ways she's viewed her workplace as a mission field and fought to make disciples of her coworkers. Drea shares some incredible insights about how to build relationships with coworkers while being true to her faith, and how she's begun to teach some of them how to walk with Jesus.

This week we interview Asia and Reganne, LifeGroup leaders for TCUXA, about the ways they've grown in Bible reading and other spiritual disciplines.

What practical steps can we take to build on the foundation of Jesus? This month we look at spiritual practices that help us grow in our relationship with Jesus.

How do we set ourselves up stay standing through the pressures of life? This month we're looking at the words of Jesus in Matthew 7 to understand why we should build our lives on His foundation.

Jesus' disciples asked him to "teach us to pray". This week we look at scripture to learn how to grow in our prayer life. We also address a few frequently asked questions that come up about prayer.   Resources: Sermon Notes and Jesus Prayer Study

This week we interview Zoe Sueltenfuss, a LifeGroup leader for TCUXA, about her prayer journey and talk about some ways that we can grow in prayer.   Resource: Jesus Prayer Study Handout

What is God's plan for my future? How can I trust Him and not worry? This month we look at what God's plan is for His followers and discuss some frequently asked questions that come up when we are seeking His will for our lives.