Welcome to the Chi Alpha @ UVA podcast! Chi Alpha at the University of Virginia is a passionately devoted, diverse, missional community of the Spirit—building lifelong followers of Jesus. Here you will find all of the most recent messages from Monday Night Live, retreats, and seminars. You can find more content by visiting our website at www.xaatuva.com. http://www.xaatuva.com/ en-us Christianity https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/2988a589/dms3rep/multi/feedburner-logo-2017-300x300.png http://www.xaatuva.com/ Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship at the University of Virginia Welcome to the Chi Alpha @ UVA podcast! Chi Alpha at the University of Virginia is a passionately-devoted, diverse, missional community of the Spirit—building lifelong followers of Jesus. Here you will find all of the most recent messages from Monday Night Live, retreats, and seminars. You can find more content by visiting our website at www.xaatuva.com. Josh Fairchild josh.fairchild@xaatuva.com What holds us back from giving Jesus control of our lives? And what could happen if we went all in with Jesus? Director Pete Bullette introduces the [Re]Framed series with a challenging look at an often confusing parable. Tue, 1 Sep 2015 12:34:56 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA What holds us back from giving Jesus control of our lives? And what could happen if we went all in with Jesus? Director Pete Bullette introduces the (Re)Framed series with a challenging look at an often confusing parable. 34:45 What happens to our faith when hard circumstances and unexpected challenges come our way? How do we weather difficulties and thrive even in the storms of life? Tue, 8 Sep 2015 12:34:56 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA What happens to our faith when hard circumstances and unexpected challenges come our way? How do we weather difficulties and thrive even in the storms of life? 37:53 Professor Elzinga shares on the most important questions in the Bible, and challenges us to consider how we answer them today. The talk ends with a time of Q&A. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:34:56 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA Professor Elzinga shares on the most important questions in the Bible, and challenges us to consider how we answer them today. The talk ends with a time of Q&A. 52:09 We are constantly surrounded by things vying for our attention. How do we live a focused faith in a world full of distractions? Director Pete Bullette shares from the parable of the soils on the power of a focused faith. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:34:56 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA We are constantly surrounded by things vying for our attention. How do we live a focused faith in a world full of distractions? Director Pete Bullette shares from the parable of the soils on the power of a focused faith. 44:38 Director Pete Bullette concludes a three-part teaching on the parable of the soils with a look at what God can do in us and through us when we persevere in our relationship with God. Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:34:56 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA Director Pete Bullette concludes a three-part teaching on the parable of the soils with a look at what God can do in us and through us when we persevere in our relationship with God. 37:46 Our speaker for the weekend, Lennon Noland, shares from Philippians on how we become party of a family when we decide to follow Jesus. Tue, 13 Oct 2015 12:34:56 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/2015-fall-retreat Chi Alpha @ UVA Our speaker for the weekend, Lennon Noland, shares from Philippians on how we become party of a family when we decide to follow Jesus. 43:53 In the second session, Lennon shares how as a family we must learn to deal with one another in a way that reflects the grace we've received from God. Tue, 13 Oct 2015 12:34:57 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/2015-fall-retreat Chi Alpha @ UVA In the second session, Lennon shares how as a family we must learn to deal with one another in a way that reflects the grace we've received from God. 46:09 During the Saturday night session, Lennon challenges us to reframe our view of God as a loving father who chooses to adopt us into the family, and not by our own merit. Tue, 13 Oct 2015 12:34:58 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/2015-fall-retreat Chi Alpha @ UVA During the Saturday night session, Lennon challenges us to reframe our view of God as a loving father who chooses to adopt us into the family, and not by our own merit. 52:43 Lennon wraps up the weekend by challenging us to live counter-culturally, but in such a way that draws others to Christ. Tue, 13 Oct 2015 12:34:59 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/2015-fall-retreat Chi Alpha @ UVA Lennon wraps up the weekend by challenging us to live counter-culturally, but in such a way that draws others to Christ. 34:44 What images come to mind when you think about God and His Kingdom? Joy? Celebration? A party? Jesus describes the Kingdom in unexpected terms in this week's parable. Tue, 13 Oct 2015 13:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA What images come to mind when you think about God and His Kingdom? Joy? Celebration? A party? Jesus describes the Kingdom in unexpected terms in this week's parable. 39:08 Why do we search for lost things? What determines how intensely we search, or how happy we are when we find our lost stuff? Campus pastor Joshua Moran shares from Luke 15 on the immense value of lost people in the Kingdom of God. Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA Why do we search for lost things? What determines how intensely we search, or how happy we are when we find our lost stuff? Campus pastor Joshua Moran shares from Luke 15 on the immense value of lost people in the Kingdom of God. 39:23 Director Pete Bullette shares a parable that reframes how we are to view money and possessions. Wed, 4 Nov 2015 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA Director Pete Bullette shares a parable that reframes how we are to view money and possessions. 40:58 Pete Bullette shares a message at the 15 Year Celebration Monday Night Live on the importance of being faithful to the journey that God has called us to. Mon, 16 Nov 2015 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA Pete Bullette shares a message at the 15 Year Celebration Monday Night Live on the importance of being faithful to the journey that God has called us to. 35:29 What is forgiveness? Campus pastor Sarah Fletcher corrects our understanding of this crucial topic as she shares a parable that reframes our definition of forgiveness. Mon, 16 Nov 2015 13:01:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA What is forgiveness? Campus pastor Sarah Fletcher corrects our understanding of this crucial topic as she shares a parable that reframes our definition of forgiveness. 43:22 Guest speaker Tim E. demystifies the person and work of the Holy Spirit and encourages us to seek more of the Holy Spirit's transforming power and presence. Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA Guest speaker Tim demystifies the person and work of the Holy Spirit and encourages us to seek more of the Holy Spirit's transforming power and presence. 53:37 How do we manage the tension of living in a world where we see both the light of God's kingdom and the darkness of this present age? Director Pete Bullette shares a parable used by Jesus to explain the nature of the Kingdom of God. Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:01:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA How do we manage the tension of living in a world where we see both the light of God's kingdom and the darkness of this present age? Director Pete Bullette shares a parable used by Jesus to explain the nature of the Kingdom of God. 44:23 Staff worker Rigo Herrera concludes the (Re)Framed series with a message on the value of the Kingdom and what the Kingdom requires of us. Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:02:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/reframed Chi Alpha @ UVA Staff worker Rigo Herrera concludes the (Re)Framed series with a message on the value of the Kingdom and what the Kingdom requires of us. 44:13 What were you created for? Chi Alpha Director Pete Bullette kicks off the Elements of Life series with a look at the creation story and what is says that points to our intended purposes. Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA What were you created for? Chi Alpha Director Pete Bullette kicks off the Elements of Life series with a look at the creation story and what is says that points to our intended purposes. 43:27 Work, work. We will spend over half our life doing it, but does it even matter from God’s perspective? This week we take a look at the creation story and how all work can be Kingdom work. Tue, 02 Feb 2016 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA Work, work. We will spend over half our life doing it, but does it even matter from God’s perspective? This week we take a look at the creation story and how all work can be Kingdom work. 43:20 This week we wrap up the first half of the Bible. Really. The world today as we know it is a product of the element we hear about today. Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA This week we wrap up the first half of the Bible. Really. The world today as we know it is a product of the element we hear about today. 40:51 If God is good, why do we and people we love suffer? The Bible doesn't ignore this issue, but instead explains why there is suffering in the world and how we can have faith in a world full of suffering. Mon, 22 Feb 2016 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA If God is good, why do we and people we love suffer? The Bible doesn't ignore this issue, but instead explains why there is suffering in the world and how we can have faith in a world full of suffering. 37:03 Want to go deeper and further in your relationship with God? Learn the not-so-secret element that produces spiritual growth revealed through the life of Abraham. Wed, 2 Mar 2016 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA Want to go deeper and further in your relationship with God? Learn the not-so-secret element that produces spiritual growth revealed through the life of Abraham. 30:37 How do we have faith in the difficult seasons of life? This week we see how God responds to Abram's doubts by challenging his perspective. Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA How do we have faith in the difficult seasons of life? This week we see how God responds to Abram's doubts by challenging his perspective. 34:09 Mark and Dalene Good, missionaries to France, share from Luke on the importance of seizing the opportunities God give us to fulfill His Kingdom purposes. Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA Mark and Dalene Good, missionaries to France, share from Luke on the importance of seizing the opportunities God give us to fulfill His Kingdom purposes. 48:18 In our final week of faith, we look at a moment when God tested Abraham's faith and protected him from falling into idolatry. Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA In our final week of faith, we look at a moment when God tested Abraham's faith and protected him from falling into idolatry. 46:15 Joshua Moran speaks on the essential element of grace and how that shows up in the life of Jacob in an unlikely place. Tue, 5 Apr 2016 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA Joshua Moran speaks on the essential element of grace and how that shows up in the life of Jacob in an unlikely place. 26:41 Katie Moran shares from the life of Jacob on how God offers us grace in our moments of weakness. Tue, 12 Apr 2016 13:00:01 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA Katie Moran shares from the life of Jacob on how God offers us grace in our moments of weakness. 41:03 Alvin Edwards, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Charlottesville, shares on the necessity of understanding who we are and whose were are, to live the life God intended for us. Tue, 19 Apr 2016 13:00:01 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA Alvin Edwards, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Charlottesville, shares on the necessity of understanding who we are and whose were are, to live the life God intended for us. 29:25 Guest speaker Joseph Jacobson shares his personal testimony of how through tragic circumstances God revealed His sovereignty. Tue, 26 Apr 2016 13:00:01 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA Guest speaker Joseph Jacobson shares his personal testimony of how through tragic circumstances God revealed His sovereignty. 38:55 Staff member Josh Fairchild concludes the Elements of Life series with a look back of some of the essential elements we need to remember as we go into summer. Tue, 3 May 2016 13:00:01 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/elements-of-life Chi Alpha @ UVA Staff member Josh Fairchild concludes the Elements of Life series with a look back of some of the essential elements we need to remember as we go into summer. 19:33 Our lives are dependent on operating systems, but the most important system isn’t on our phones or laptops. Our most important operating system is the one inside of us. As we begin a new year we need to take a look inside and see what’s running our lives. Wed, 31 Aug 2016 13:00:00 EST http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA Our lives are dependent on operating systems, but the most important system isn’t on our phones or laptops. Our most important operating system is the one inside of us. As we begin a new year we need to take a look inside and see what’s running our lives. 41:00 This week we continue in our series through the book of Romans by looking at two fundamental truths that are essential for understanding the gospel. Tue, 6 Sep 2016 13:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA This week we continue in our series through the book of Romans by looking at two fundamental truths that are essential for understanding the gospel. 39:49 Professor Elzinga shares on a subject that is not taught in any class, in any department at U.Va., but is essential to our lives as followers as Jesus. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA Professor Elzinga shares on a subject that is not taught in any class, in any department at U.Va., but is essential to our lives as followers of Jesus. 41:53 Our culture is obsessed with measuring status in various ways, and as Christians, we can fall into the same trap. The Gospel Operating System offers a status upgrade, but not in the way you may think. Tue, 20 Sep 2016 13:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA Our culture is obsessed with measuring status in various ways, and as Christians, we can fall into the same trap. The Gospel Operating System offers a status upgrade, but not in the way you may think. 32:55 Often in life we find that reality doesn’t match our expectations. How do we deal with this fact when it comes to the issue of suffering? As Christians how does the Gospel affect the way we deal with suffering personally and in the world around us? Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA Often in life we find that reality doesn’t match our expectations. How do we deal with this fact when it comes to the issue of suffering? As Christians how does the Gospel affect the way we deal with suffering personally and in the world around us? 37:38 Chi Alpha Director Glen Davis from Stanford University begins the weekend with a teaching from Ephesians 6 on the armor of God. Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/2016-fall-retreat Chi Alpha @ UVA Chi Alpha Director Glen Davis from Stanford University begins the weekend with a teaching from Ephesians 6 on the armor of God. 01:11:31 Pastor Eric Ojala from Summit County, CO shares on how we can live out our call to fulfill the Great Commission wherever we are. Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:01:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/2016-fall-retreat Chi Alpha @ UVA Pastor Eric Ojala from Summit County, CO shares on how we can live out our call to fulfill the Great Commission wherever we are. 01:04:49 Glen Davis teaches how to use the shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit. Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:02:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/2016-fall-retreat Chi Alpha @ UVA Glen Davis teaches how to use the shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit. 01:08:05 Glen Davis shares on the necessity of the Spirit when it comes to fighting the battles ahead of us. Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:03:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/2016-fall-retreat Chi Alpha @ UVA Glen Davis shares on the necessity of the Spirit when it comes to fighting the battles ahead of us. 37:54 As followers of Jesus saved by grace, how should we view sin? In Romans 6 we see that the life in the Gospel Operating System takes both grace and sin seriously. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA Glen Davis shares on the necessity of the Spirit when it comes to fighting the battles ahead of us. 42:15 In Romans 8, Paul helps us understand the power of the Christian life, the posture we must have towards sin, and what’s at stake when we take sin lightly. Tue, 18 Oct 2016 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA In Romans 8, Paul helps us understand the power of the Christian life, the posture we must have towards sin, and what’s at stake when we take sin lightly. 42:26 Who are we, and what will we build our identities around? In the Gospel Operating System, we find a totally different way of thinking about the question of identity. Tue, 18 Oct 2016 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA Who are we, and what will we build our identities around? In the Gospel Operating System, we find a totally different way of thinking about the question of identity. 45:50 Brett Fuller shares on the primary words needed for the Christian life and challenges us to let God alone be who we worship. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA Brett Fuller shares on the primary words needed for the Christian life and challenges us to let God alone be who we worship. 49:34 How should we live in response to the gospel? In Romans 12, we learn about a radically new way of living that is the only response to the radical grace we have received. Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA How should we live in response to the gospel? In Romans 12, we learn about a radically new way of living that is the only response to the radical grace we have received. 42:52 Paul knew that the one place we might have the most difficult time living out this gospel operating system is in community. In Romans 12 we find how to live this new life together. Tue, 29 Nov 2016 09:59:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA Paul knew that the one place we might have the most difficult time living out this gospel operating system is in community. In Romans 12 we find how to live this new life together. 43:21 In Romans 13, Paul talks politics. He gives us a whole new way to view authority and explains how we should relate to government. Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA In Romans 13, Paul talks politics. He gives us a whole new way to view authority and explains how we should relate to government. 36:24 Staff member Erin Turley concludes the series with a look at how we have hope in the midst of challenging circumstances. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/gospel-os Chi Alpha @ UVA Staff member Erin Turley concludes the series with a look at how we have hope in the midst of challenging circumstances. 28:56 What is it that makes love, sex, and dating so complicated? And does it have to be this way? This week we look at four heart issues that we must deal with to start simplifying this area of our lives. Thu, 26 Jan 2017 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/its-not-complicated Chi Alpha @ UVA What is it that makes love, sex, and dating so complicated? And does it have to be this way? This week we look at four heart issues that we must deal with to start simplifying this area of our lives. 58:38 How do we make good decisions about who to date and how to date? Pete and Amy Bullette share on the three major guardrails we need to have in our dating relationships. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/its-not-complicated Chi Alpha @ UVA How do we make good decisions about who to date and how to date? Pete and Amy Bullette share on the three major guardrails we need to have in our dating relationships. 54:29 What’s the big deal about sex? Tonight, Pete and Amy Bullette share on the benefits of purity and the inevitable consequences of not following God in this area of our lives. Wed, 08 Feb 2017 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/its-not-complicated Chi Alpha @ UVA What’s the big deal about sex? Tonight, Pete and Amy Bullette share on the benefits of purity and the inevitable consequences of not following God in this area of our lives. 58:37 Pete Bullette kicks off Chi Alpha Winter Retreat 2017 with a message on the importance of why we work, how we work, and where we work. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:01:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/xawr17 Chi Alpha @ UVA Pete Bullette kicks off Chi Alpha Winter Retreat 2017 with a message on the importance of why we work, how we work, and where we work. 01:02:16 Fairmont State University Chi Alpha Director Matt Sprenger shares on how we must confront both the idols of this age and the idols of our hearts of we want to thrive in the marketplace. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:02:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/xawr17 Chi Alpha @ UVA Fairmont State University Chi Alpha Director Matt Sprenger shares on how we must confront both the idols of this age and the idols of our hearts if we want to thrive in the marketplace. 01:14:18 National Chi Alpha Field Director Stefanie Chappell gives a powerful message on what it means for us to be Christ’s ambassadors in the marketplace. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:03:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/xawr17 Chi Alpha @ UVA National Chi Alpha Field Director Stefanie Chappell gives a powerful message on what it means for us to be Christ’s ambassadors in the marketplace. 51:16 Sarah Fletcher shares on the myths and keys to health when it comes to singleness, and how singleness is a season in which we are meant to thrive in our relationships and walk with Jesus. Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:10:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/its-not-complicated Chi Alpha @ UVA Sarah Fletcher shares on the myths and keys to health when it comes to singleness, and how singleness is a season in which we are meant to thrive in our relationships and walk with Jesus. 46:06 Pete Bullette shares God’s vision for unity in the body of Christ, and how the gospel empowers us to respond to the racial cultural issues of our day in truth and love. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/its-not-complicated Chi Alpha @ UVA Pete Bullette shares God’s vision for unity in the body of Christ, and how the gospel empowers us to respond to the racial cultural issues of our day in truth and love. 52:43 Are we willing to waste ourselves on Jesus? Tonight we learn about one woman’s radical response to Jesus. Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:00:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/guest-speakers Chi Alpha @ UVA Are we willing to waste ourselves on Jesus? Tonight we learn about one woman’s radical response to Jesus. 38:50 Josh Fairchild kicks off the Anchored series with a message from 2 Corinthians about our identity as Christ’s Ambassadors. Wed, 15 Mar 2017 09:05:00 EDT http://www.xaatuva.com/anchored-2017 Chi Alpha @ UVA Josh Fairchild kicks off the Anchored series with a message from 2 Corinthians about our identity as Christ’s Ambassadors. 24:55