Episodes
![Little Drummer Boy | Heaven and Nature Sing | Jamie Wamsley | Part 2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9962814/Chapel_Podcast_2023_kzxk5x_300x300.png)
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Little Drummer Boy | Heaven and Nature Sing | Jamie Wamsley | Part 2
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
This week, we continued our Christmas series, Heaven and Nature Sing, looking at the song "Little Drummer Boy." This classic Christmas carol tells the story of a humble boy offering the gift of playing his drum to the newborn king. While this song takes place at the start of Jesus' life, it also paints a picture of what our lives are meant to look like.
![Joy to the World | Heaven and Nature Sing | Ellie Dole | Part 1](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9962814/Chapel_Podcast_2023_kzxk5x_300x300.png)
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Joy to the World | Heaven and Nature Sing | Ellie Dole | Part 1
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
There's a common misconception that joy is something we can manufacture or achieve. We pursue joy through material acquisitions, the pursuit of heart-pounding thrills, and the attainment of accomplishments and promotions. However, even when we achieve these things, the emotional satisfaction from these pursuits is temporary.
The Bible gives us another perspective – that joy comes through knowing the God of hope. Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Jesus is joy for our past, present, and future. He redeems our past and restores us to himself. He calls us chosen, forgiven, and loved. He promises a future free of pain, sickness, and heartache and gives us hope over every earthly trial we experience. He gives us the Holy Spirit to be with us right now and the gift of his kingdom here on earth. All of this brings true JOY to our hearts and lives.
![Origins Beyond the Message - Episode 4](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9962814/Chapel_Podcast_2023_kzxk5x_300x300.png)
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Origins Beyond the Message - Episode 4
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
In this episode of Beyond the Message, Scott and Ellie take a deeper look at the story of Cane and Abel and unpack some of the misconceptions and questions that come out of this first depiction of giving back to God and how it played a part in the continued fall of humanity and giving into our sin.
![The Origin of Generosity | Origins | Part 8 | Scott Chapman](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9962814/Chapel_Podcast_2023_kzxk5x_300x300.png)
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
![The Origin of Freedom | Origins | Part 7 | Freddy Villarreal](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9962814/Chapel_Podcast_2023_kzxk5x_300x300.png)
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
The Origin of Freedom | Origins | Part 7 | Freddy Villarreal
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
The first words from God to humanity, before sin entered the world, were a declaration of freedom: "You are free." Freedom did not originate in response, or as a solution, to sin. Freedom was and is an integral part of God’s design for humanity, woven into the DNA of who we are.
Any sin that enters our lives robs us of the freedom that God has for us. Sin can appeal to us, entertain us, or make us feel good in the moment, but in the end, sin will always leave us in bondage.
When Jesus said, “Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near” (Matthew 4:7), he was sharing the message that God is near, just like in the Garden of Eden. Jesus came to redeem and restore all things to their created purpose so we can experience the freedom that has always been ours.
![The Origin of Sabbath | Origins | Part 6 | Scott Chapman](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9962814/Chapel_Podcast_2023_kzxk5x_300x300.png)
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
The Origin of Sabbath | Origins | Part 6 | Scott Chapman
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
In Genesis, we learn that God created for six days, and on the seventh day, he rested. A quick reading of these verses may leave us thinking God was exhausted and needed a day to recuperate. But this interpretation doesn’t align with the bigger Biblical narrative that God is always at work and never tires or grows weary. So why did he rest?
The Hebrew word for rest here is sabat, where the word sabbath comes from. In sabat-ing, God was not resting for himself. Rather, he was setting up a pattern for living for all of humanity. God created time with a plan and intention for how we would use it. The literal interpretation of sabat is to cease working. Sabbath says to the world around you that you belong to God. The world may say that to cease working is wasting your time, but in the kingdom economy, this time invested will lead to holiness and yield a blessing. When we observe the Sabbath as intended by God, we establish a life pattern where we work from a place of rest rather than resting from our work.
![Origins Beyond The Message - Episode 3 Part 2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9962814/Chapel_Podcast_2023_kzxk5x_300x300.png)
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Origins Beyond The Message - Episode 3 Part 2
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Scott and Ellie are back with Part Two of Episode 3, where they sit down to talk about the real and relevant conversation of gender and sexuality. They look at what the Bible says about it, what the world says about it, and how we can play a helpful role in the conversation as followers of Jesus.
![Origins Beyond The Message - Episode 3 Part 1](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9962814/Chapel_Podcast_2023_kzxk5x_300x300.png)
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Origins Beyond The Message - Episode 3 Part 1
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
This is the first of a two-part episode where Scott and Ellie get into the ever-popular topic of sin. Looking at Genesis 3 as the foundation of the conversation, the two address the reality that no person is immune to the problem of sin. But that's not all. There is also an opportunity to learn how to address sin in our own lives and the lives of others differently knowing the character and victory of our loving God.
![The Origin of Sin | Origins | Part 5 | Scott Chapman](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9962814/Chapel_Podcast_2023_kzxk5x_300x300.png)
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
The Origin of Sin | Origins | Part 5 | Scott Chapman
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sin entered the world in Genesis 3, promising freedom but leading all of humanity into bondage. Sin is not like a disease you catch; it’s more like a spiritual cancer, something within each of us that goes against the image of God in which we were created. We can’t work our way out of our sinful nature. We can’t do more good than bad to get rid of it. We can’t legislate it, put enough money behind something to fix it, or blame others for it. Our best attempts to remove or cover it up are like fig leaves. So what do we do?
The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.
Genesis 3:21
God knew the fig leaves would never work long-term, so he clothed Adam and Eve. Scripture says the garments were made of skins, meaning an animal had to die. Up to this point, they had not experienced death. It would have been very traumatizing for them. Why would God do that? He likely wanted to make a point: sin is horrible, and the solution to sin is horrible. Also, it was a foreshadowing of Jesus’ death on the cross. From the very moment that sin entered the world, God had a plan to save humanity.
We all have within us brokenness and a shared need for a savior. There is nothing of ourselves that fixes the problem of sin. The only answer we all have is Jesus. It’s like we are each standing on the bottom of the ocean with no air, and we have to answer the question, will we trust Jesus to get us to the surface? Will you trust him to be your savior and king? If you are willing to trust him, he has an incredible life planned for you. One filled with beauty, power, and joy!
![Origins Beyond The Message - Episode 2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9962814/Chapel_Podcast_2023_kzxk5x_300x300.png)
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Origins Beyond The Message - Episode 2
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Scott and Ellie are back for a second Beyond The Message podcast episode! This week, they bring up a few significant conversations from Scott's weekend message on the origin of gender, sexuality, and marriage. The Barbie movie, good (and bad) marriage advice, and the unique but equal roles of males and females in relationships are just a few of the exciting and insightful dialogues you get to be part of!