True to Real - The Chapel Message Podcast

Heaven, Hell and the New Creation Explained

Hosts Ellie and Scott explore what the Bible means by heaven, the intermediate state, and the new heaven and new earth. They unpack Jesus’ kingdom language, resurrection bodies, judgment, relationships, work, and the hope of restored creation.

Conversational and practical, the episode invites listeners to rethink heaven not as an evacuation but as a renewed, people-centered world where God’s presence reigns and relationships matter.

Does God Judge Us in the End?

Week four of the Signs of the Times podcast explores Matthew 25's parable of the sheep and the goats, with hosts Ellie, Freddy, and Jamie unpacking how Jesus centers compassion as the measure of faithful living and what judgment means for believers and nonbelievers.

The episode connects salvation by grace with biblical faith as lasting allegiance, addresses tough questions about heaven and hell and late conversions, and urges listeners to let the reality of eternity shape how they live and serve today.

When Will Jesus Return?

Pastors Jamie Wamsley and Scott Chapman join after Freddie's message on the return of Christ to reflect on rapture culture, differences in end-times interpretation, and the pastoral need for humility and balance.

They explore how uncertainty about timing should shape how we live today — from meaningful evangelism and growing holiness to embracing the Kingdom gospel with hope rather than fear.

Finding Hope in the Tribulation

We're back with Signs of the Times Week 2 — a deep dive into end-times topics including the tribulation, various rapture views, the Antichrist and the abomination of desolation, the millennium, and how believers persevere. Pastors Denvil Lee, Scott Chapman and Ellie Dole unpack scripture, address questions about deconstruction and doubt, and encourage staying centered on Jesus as the hope in both present struggles and the promised return.

Is The End of the World Coming?

This episode launches the 'Signs of the Times: Beyond the Message" series, exploring Jesus' teachings in Matthew 24–25 and what they mean for life today. Pastors Scott Chapman, Jamie Wamsley, and Ellie Dole discuss historical context, the temple, the idea of 'birth pains', and how to live with faith and mission amid uncertainty.

They also address modern questions—from the role of technology and global gospel spread to unusual phenomena like UFO reports—emphasizing humility, discernment, and the call to keep the kingdom of God at the center of daily life.

Come Alive | Part Three | Freddy Villareal

Humility | Come Alive | Part Two | Ellie Dole

The journey of coming alive to God is not just a single moment of revelation but rather an ongoing experience of discovering and encountering him in new ways. We come alive to God in countless ways as we move from merely knowing truths about him to experiencing God as real and personal. Along the way, he continually invites us to take steps of faith and fully embrace the work he is doing in our lives.

This week, we looked at the role humility plays in the experience of coming alive to God. True humility goes beyond putting others first; it’s about aligning our hearts with the Father’s. It involves surrendering to God’s will, as demonstrated by Joseph in Matthew 1:18-25. Despite the risk of public shame and ridicule, Joseph humbly chose to take Mary as his wife, embracing the social consequences. But more than that, his decision reflected deep trust in God’s promises and a willingness to be part of the greater story God was unfolding—the coming of the Messiah. Like Joseph, we often face the tension between protecting our reputation and accepting God’s invitation. This is the struggle between pride and humility.

Pride causes us to turn inward, relying on ourselves and distancing us from God and others. In contrast, humility opens us up to God’s work, acknowledging that we cannot save ourselves. Scripture reminds us that humility is rooted in reverence for the Lord (Proverbs 22:4) and a deep desire for God to work in our lives. It is a posture that invites God’s kingdom to break into our circumstances in unexpected ways. By stepping into humility, we allow God to lift us up, trusting in his strength rather than our own.

Hearing From God | Come Alive | Part One | Scott Chapman

The journey of coming alive to God begins with the invitation in Revelation 3:20-21, where Jesus offers to enter our lives and transform them, giving us the ability to see from heaven’s perspective. This transformation unfolds through revelation, relationship, and revival—shifting from merely knowing about God to experiencing life with Him. The key is becoming a people who hear from God and respond in obedience.

The key to coming alive to God is learning to hear Him more clearly. Many Christians are already communicating with God, often without realizing it—whether through prayer, when they pour out their hearts and feel peace or comfort in return, or through worship, where they sense God’s nearness. The real question isn’t whether we are hearing from God, but how we can hear Him more clearly.

Hearing God requires a heart that actively seeks Him—not just to study Scripture but to encounter Him personally. Listening intentionally, obeying what we hear, and stepping forward in faith open the door to deeper relationships and spiritual growth. God directs us as we move, but obedience is essential to discerning His voice. Today, the invitation is to welcome God fully—no matter how broken life may feel. His love and power are greater than any mistakes or failures, and He is ready to walk with us in every area of life: marriage, parenting, work, and finances.

Our Approach | The Hope of Revival | Part Two | October 13, 2024

Our Values | The Hope of Revival | Part 2 | Scott Chapman

Does the Christianity we choose to live out matter? This is the question we explored this week as we continued in our series, The Hope of Revival. In John 15:1-11, Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and branches—where Jesus is the vine, his followers are the branches, and God the Father is the gardener—to emphasize the importance of abiding in him. Abiding requires us to live in a close relationship with Jesus, allowing his words and perspective to shape and transform us and following his commands to love God and others. The byproduct of abiding is the fruit of a kingdom-filled life: blessings, wisdom, freedom, miracles, transformation, and lasting joy. We are often tempted to chase after the fruit, seeking miracles, answered prayers, comfort, and peace rather than focusing on abiding. But the key to bearing fruit is abiding on the vine and letting God do the work of producing fruit. As we abide in Jesus and allow him to transform us, God works through us, bringing beauty from the ordinary and displaying his love to the world.