On Episode 24 of The Chapel Students Podcast, we're diving headfirst into the new wave of youth evangelism! Teenagers are stepping up, getting serious about what God has called them to, and being unapologetically bold about their faith in schools, on social media, and in our community
In this powerful episode, we sit down with two incredible young leaders, Ethan Newquist and Dylan Jones who share their raw, honest experiences:
The Big Shift: What sparked them to move from being passive believers to active evangelists?
Courage Over Comfort: How do they handle the peer pressure, skepticism, and occasional pushback they face when sharing the Gospel?
The Digital Pulpit: Their strategies for using platforms like podcasts and Instagram to spread their message effectively and authentically to their generation.
Tune in to hear how these young voices are proving that you don't need a seminary degree or decades of experience to make a massive impact. Prepare to be challenged and inspired by the bold faith of the next generation!
On Episode 23 of The Chapel Students Podcast, Pastor KJ invites good friend and youth pastor Jantzen Ryals (@jantz_jantz) of Destination Church (@destinationyth) to swing by the studio to continue the discussion on screen addiction/phone usage. If you find this episode useful or helpful in your fight against technology, share it with a friend and help them out this summer!
Welcome to Season 3 of The Chapel Students Podcast! We're glad you stopped by for a little bit.
Episode 22: Today's episode features Lexi, a high school junior who serves on the worship team, in Chapel Kids, and is also a leader at Middle School Motion. Her life has been radically transformed by the Holy Spirit in her life, and her faith is so inspiring! Pastor KJ saw a post she made on her Instagram a few months ago and thought it would be a great idea to have her swing by the studio to share her story...and the rest is history! Be encouraged by radical faith in motion. Check it out now!
10 years ago today, Pastor KJ spoke at Chapel Students for the very first time. 🥳
To celebrate, we invited Brynne Dillingham, a student who was actually there that night, to share all about her experience in Chapel Students. This episode is a fun look into the past and we had so much fun recording it.
God has done so much these past 10 years, and we look forward to the next 10 with just as much anticipation. No matter how long you've been with us, we're just glad you're here. Thanks for all of the memories. Let's do this forever!
–KJ
Pastor KJ celebrates 10 years at The Chapel this fall, and we thought we'd have some fun. 🎉
On Episode 20 we interview Axel Doody, one of the first ever graduates of Chapel Students in 2015. A lot has changed since then, so we share some of our favorite memories, stories, and what life as a Chapel Student was like "back in the day". It's a feel-good, can't miss episode! Enjoy.
On this episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, we invite our summer interns Caleb and Kathryn into the studio! This episode is full of incredible wisdom and insight, so make sure you take notes. We discuss how to hear God's call on our lives, and also talk all about MC '24!
We hope you enjoy, and we'll see you at conference!
On this episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, our friend Lisa Compton swings by to carry on the conversation from the January 18th Motion Midweek. At that Midweek students submitted over 90 questions regarding trauma, mental health, and other topics...and Lisa didn't have enough time to answer them all. Pastor KJ invited her to the podcast to carry on the conversation. The questions you hear on this episode are YOUR OWN! It's a great conversation you're sure to enjoy!
On the first episode of 2024 and the first episode of Season 2, we catch up with Leti Sketana before she heads back home to South Africa. Leti was with us in the United States for just a few months and in that length of time she made a massive impact on the lives of students and leaders here at The Chapel. In case you didn't get a chance to meet her or know her, we get to learn all about her testimony, faith, and family on this one. It's our longest episode yet, but easily one of our favorites
Thanks for everything Leti! We miss you already. See you soon! 😉
As we say goodbye to 2023 we also wrap up Season 1 of The Chapel Students Podcast! We've got Kathryn Meyls on the pod today discussing her faith and how she is able to put it into Motion on the basketball court. Enjoy!
On this episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, we catch up with our two summer interns Mackenzie and Justin. They share some wisdom with us all about community and why it is so critical to a faith in motion. It's another can't miss episode, and we hope you enjoy it!
Summer is officially here! ☀️ Now that you've got unlimited amounts of free time, why not revisit the messages that changed your life at the 2023 Motion Retreat?!
On this special bonus episode of The Chapel Students Podcast we've uploaded the messages from Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday night so that you could relive the encounters you had with Jesus with your friends. We hope they're just as encouraging to you today as they were to you then.
A special thanks to our Production Team for recording these so our students could listen again!
On this exciting episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, Pastor KJ interviews senior and long-time Chapel Student Hallie Samuel. Hallie swung by the studio to offer some practical advice and tips she's learned since her first serious relationship ended a while back. Whether you're a guy or girl in a relationship, hoping to be, or just getting out of one, Hallie's personal story of God's faithfulness is encouraging and totally relatable! This is an episode you won't want to miss!
This is the year of the movies! There are a ton of awesome films coming out, and on this episode of The Chapel Students Podcast we set out to talk about some of the best ones! Disney is dominating the scene this year, but there are some other goodies spread throughout! Evan Bennet guest stars in the first episode of 2023.
On today's episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, we look at our minds and the thoughts that we have on replay all day. Whether positive or negative, these soundtracks play on repeat and impact our health, friendships, and even the decisions we make. We discuss some soundtracks students may be facing today, and even some of the soundtracks ew used to play ourselves and how we've changed them to honor God, and obey the truth found in His Word. Pastor Nate Jones from Chapel Students in Scott's Addition, and Christina Ramsay join for this can't miss episode!
We've reached a milestone of TEN episodes! This one's huge– we interview Ethan Newquist, a junior high school student who began a faith-based clothing company called Goliath Athletics (@goliathathleticsapparel). You heard him at Motion Conference, but now get the more in-depth story of how Ethan started a movement that is taking our community by storm. Ethan is the real deal, and his faith for the Lord is inspiring. He challenges listeners to chase after God, join a small group (and shares why they're important!), and inspires everyone to lead others to Christ. It's another can't miss episode of The Chapel Students Podcast!
On Episode 9 of The Chapel Students Podcast we dive into all that's taking place this summer...from the Foam Frenzy, Color War, Bonfire Bash, Motion Conference, and MORE! Everything you need to know to make this the best season of your life is on the pod. Rebekah Buck and Jake Childers two former Chapel Students AND our current summer interns also guest star!
Did you know Chapel Kids has an internship for high school students? Rising 9th - 12th grade students can have a ton of fun and make a difference to the littlest members of The Chapel. On this episode, Chapel Kids Director Emily Gates and Jack Elswick swing by to tell you everything you need to know about the internship. Sophomore Tori Hughes also joins us in the studio to share about her current experience as an intern, and gives you the the behind the scenes details you really want to know. It's another great can't miss episode!
Apply for the Chapel Kids internship by clicking HERE.
Got more questions? We've got answers! Email Emily Gates (emily@chapelrva.com) for more information.
Do you ever wish parents knew what it was like to be a teenager in 2022? To know what's current in teen culture, how you're feeling, and what you care about? Do you ever feel misunderstood and think there are some things you wish your parents knew?
On Part 1 of this episode of The Chapel Students Podcast, Pastor KJ hangs out with Drew and Claire (2 middle schoolers) as well as Julie and Brendan (2 high schoolers) and discusses all of it.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode, where Pastor KJ flips the script and interviews parents to find out what they wish teenagers knew about being a parent!
Work out. Lose weight. Read the Bible through in a year. Eat better. Sleep more. When one year ends and another begins, most of us come up with resolutions or goals we'd like to accomplish. But how do we stay on track? How do we actually make our goals a reality? And what happens if we fail? On the first episode of 2022, Pastor KJ invites Pastor Alvin Hamilton of TLC YTH to share some wisdom about all of it and more! Pastor Alvin is an incredibly disciplined, determined, and goal-oriented friend of Chapel Students and leads some of the greatest youth that live in RVA!
In the final episode of 2021, Emma Whitaker joins us in the studio to give us a behind the scenes look at the new Christmas EP from The Chapel Collective. She shares some interesting details you would never know by just listening to the album. We also share some gift giving advice, favorite Christmas memories, and give a shoutout to some listeners from Zambia. Merry Christmas!