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The Chapel is a non-denominational Christian church in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin welcoming people of all faiths, or of no faith background at all. Our hope is to help people everywhere come alive to God, an idea the Bible describes as revival. Revival is simply when any group of people, anywhere on earth, at any point in time reaches towards heaven in order to experience all of God, in all of them, for all the world. That’s us! Reaching towards heaven for more of God together. Regardless of who you are or where you’ve been, if you’re ready for more of God in your life, you’ve found a home at The Chapel.
The Chapel is a non-denominational Christian church in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin welcoming people of all faiths, or of no faith background at all. Our hope is to help people everywhere come alive to God, an idea the Bible describes as revival. Revival is simply when any group of people, anywhere on earth, at any point in time reaches towards heaven in order to experience all of God, in all of them, for all the world. That’s us! Reaching towards heaven for more of God together. Regardless of who you are or where you’ve been, if you’re ready for more of God in your life, you’ve found a home at The Chapel.
Episodes

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Scott, Ellie, and Denvil dive into a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation about how God meets us in our grief, brings healing in the midst of pain, and gently leads us from difficult seasons into places of renewed hope and purpose.

Friday May 01, 2026
Does it Really Matter if I Obey God?
Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
Scott Chapman, Ellie Dole, and Jamie Wamsley sit down to talk about obeying God and what happens when we compromise God's desires for our own comfort. Join us for this real, raw conversation.

Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Do We Really Hear from God?
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Scott Chapman, Ellie Dole, and Freddy Villarreal sit down to explore the well-known story from 1 Samuel, when Samuel hears God’s voice for the first time. They dive into how God speaks to all of us (even kids), how to recognize His voice, and what to do when you feel He’s speaking through you to someone else. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Monday Apr 20, 2026
Praying Desperate Prayers & Surrendering to the Will of God
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Scott, Ellie & Tammy sit down for a real, honest conversation about what it looks like to pray desperate prayers and surrender to God's will when we don't see prayers answered the way we hoped.

Friday Apr 10, 2026
The Shroud of Turin and Everyday Evidence of God
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Scott Chapman, Ellie Dole and Blake Dole sit down to talk about the Easter message, the Shroud of Turin, and the evidence of God in their lives. Join them for this fun and fact-filled conversation that brings the resurrection to life!

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
What Makes Jesus the King?
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Join Scott Chapman, Ellie Dole, and Putty Putman as they unravel the intricacies of ministry, church planting, and Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Holy Week.

Friday Mar 27, 2026
Everyone Has a Story - Do You Know Yours?
Friday Mar 27, 2026
Friday Mar 27, 2026
Join Ellie and Scott for a rich conversation on the power of your story and why it matters in God’s kingdom. In this episode, they unpack how to explore your testimony, share it with authenticity, and step into the healing God wants to bring to your story — because as He heals you, He also uses your story to help others come alive to Him.

Friday Mar 20, 2026

Friday Mar 13, 2026
Giving Away What You've Been Given
Friday Mar 13, 2026
Friday Mar 13, 2026
In this episode Scott and Ellie discuss the first message of the "Come and See" series, exploring how evangelism can be simple, experiential, and rooted in inviting others to encounter Jesus. They reflect on the feeding of the 5,000, the meaning of manna, everyday generosity, and how small acts of blessing lead to spiritual abundance.
Listeners are challenged to bless someone daily until Easter and to live the ways of Jesus—inviting others to "come and see" through authentic compassion, hospitality, and surrendered living.

Saturday Mar 07, 2026
The Cost of Forgiveness
Saturday Mar 07, 2026
Saturday Mar 07, 2026
In this episode of the Beyond the Message podcast, the hosts, Ellie Dole and Scott Chapman, and guests Anthony Taylor and Sarah Chapman, explore what forgiveness really means—drawing from Jesus’ healing in Matthew 9 and personal stories. They discuss the emotional cost of forgiveness, the difference between forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation, and practical steps for surrendering pain to God.
