Pastor Hanibal Rodriguez of nearby Wheaton Bible Church shares a message about the loneliness of our society and its immense need for genuine friendship. He says that friendship is discovered, dependent upon personal sacrifice, and requires committing oneself to the flourishing of another person.

Director of University Ministries Chris Lash presents the final installment of the "Hey Fam" series in 1 John. John states that all in Christ have eternal life now, but are we living like it? 

Pastor Ron Zappia of nearby Highpoint Church points the student body towards Acts 4 to see the apostles put in prison for their proclamation of their faith in Jesus Christ. While fear may stop us from sharing our faith, we have been promised power through the Holy Spirit to speak with His words, not ours.

Jarrid Wilson, known as a husband, dad, pastor, author and inspirational blogger, shares that we ought to always be listening because God is always speaking. Through Scripture and personal stories, Jarrid tells just how important it is to truly listen and be present with those around us.

Author and speaker Lina Abujamra gives the next installment of the "Hey Fam" series in 1 John. While we are saturated in the world's false versions are love, John challenges Christ-followers to love with the sacrificial, others-focused view that Christ portrayed. 

Peacemaker, reconciler, advocate, and pastor Ashlee Eiland shares a message of redemption, healing, and new beginnings. She brings to light the lies within our own broken stories, and she sheds truth on not only how to be healed, but also how to pick up our mats and witness to others what God has done in our lives.

Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board of nearby Pilgrim Baptist Church leads the Judson community in celebrating Baptist Heritage Chapel. By looking at Jesus' words, Rev. Board reminds all that simply one life, when focused on serving the Lord and others, can change the world. 

Author, speaker, ministry leader, and disciple-maker Megan Fate Marshman gives the next installment of the "Hey Fam" series in which John warns of voices that cause others to turn away from the Truth. By looking at God's original design for mankind, Megan reminds the student body of the freedom that is offered through Jesus Christ. 

Tyler Chernesky, Associate Pastor at Christ Community in Kansas City, brings the last installment of "The Talk" series. Through his own story of discovery that started in shame and ended acceptance, Tyler calls the student body to embrace and show Christ's grace, compassion, and love for the LGBT community. 

Peter Hong, lead pastor of New Community Covenant Church in Chicago, kicks off the 3 part series titled "The Talk." Pastor Hong theologically challenges our society's views on sex by speaking of a covenant that harvests fearlessness, grace, and acceptance. 

Director of University Ministries Chris Lash gives the next installment of the "Hey Fam" series in 1 John. Chris points out that real encounters with Jesus equals real change, because through Him all are given a new identity. This identity affirms that we are forgiven, known, and victorious through Christ.

Noel Castellanos, President and CEO of the Christian Community Development Association and well-known advocate for Latino communities across the country, speaks of Jesus' example and commandment to love the overlooked and impoverished of the world. Because all are one through Christ, we must support and stand up for our brothers and sisters of all cultures, backgrounds, and languages. 

Pastor Joe Thorn, lead pastor of nearby Redeemer Fellowship Church, takes the student body through the next installment of the "Hey Fam" series in 1 John. He shares what authentic followers of Christ do: Live in Light, embrace the reality of sin, and trust Jesus. Only through the Light can the darkness of the world be reconciled. 

Pastor Paco Amador, the lead pastor at New Life Community Church in Lawndale, Chicago, uses the 3 pre-kingship stages of David's life to show how God prepared him for the rest of his life: the cave, the crowd, and the question. Through compelling stories and truths Pastor Paco declares that when our mission is disciple-making, we will make disciples wherever we go. 

Author, speaker, and counselor Mike Foster shares his most basic theology of the world: There is nothing in someone's life so broken it can't be mended, so lost it can't be found, and so dead it can't be resurrected by Jesus. God continues to make all things new on earth, and He gives power for normal people to do acts of tiny greatness in His Name.

Steve Carter, a teaching pastor from nearby Willow Creek Community Church, drives students to be aware, invest in, and flourish in the uncomfortable of their lives. By looking at the charge given in Acts 1:8, God's people are called to be witnesses in even the most unknown and uncomfortable parts of the world. 

Director of University Ministries Chris Lash brings the first installment of the "Hey Fam" series on 1 John. He begins by sharing the influence Jesus had on one of his closest friends, John, and the evidence of joy and life that he so clearly displayed. 

Chris Lash, the Director of University Ministries, brings the very last installment of the #blessed series: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. Instead of viewing the Beatitudes as a laundry list of do's, Chris challenges the student body to look to, rely on, and sit with Jesus in order to know that He has already accomplished being the perfect Beatitude. 

Ed Stetzer, known as a church planter and revitalizer, pastor, trainer, and author, paints an exquisite picture of the Biblical multicultural church by looking at Acts 11. 

Speaker, writer, and spiritual director courageously shares her story of pain, anger, distress, forgiveness, truth, and strength as a past victim of sexual assault. Within her painful yet hopeful story, she shares that whoever you are, you can't run from your story. Truth, when brought into the light, will set you free.

Author and speaker Lina Abujamra gives the next installment of the Beatitudes series: Blessed are the Peacemakers. She shares that while we strive for global or national peace, we will never find it in a means other than through Jesus Christ. Peace starts in our own personal lives, where we are called to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.

Moody Bible Institute professor Dr. Andrew Schmutzer gives an extensive look at the most honest conversation one can have with God: lament. By digging into Psalm 73, we see Asaph's heart turn from anger and envy to hope in the Lord's sovereignty. 

Current Judson University student Clayton Ganziano gives the last installment of the Student Voices series on the topic of discontentment. Too often we fall prey to romanticizing the past, feeling discontent in the present, and idolizing the future. Thankfully, Jesus breaks the grip of discontentment and gives true joy. 

Director of University Ministries Chris Lash goes through the next installment of the #blessed series: Blessed are the pure in heart. Because all who are in Christ have already become pure in heart, we have no need to hide the dark, messy parts of our hearts. 

Pastor James Ford Jr. of Christ Bible Church of Chicago compels all to make witnessing not just what we do, but a part of who we are. 

Current Judson University student Chris Drenth addresses the issue that all suffer from in some way: anxiety and worry. He gently takes the student body through Jesus' comforting words in Matthew which state that we are to cast our anxieties on him and instead rest in his peace.

Director of University Ministries Chris Lash gives the next installment of the #blessed series: Blessed are the merciful. He shares that the way we view God leads to the way we act, and in turn how we show mercy.  

Recent Judson University graduate Christina Ukachukwu shares her touching story of hope in her Father amidst loneliness, disappointment, and discouragement. Her own story is witness to God's constant faithfulness even in our worry, doubt, and faithlessness. 

College pastor of nearby Christ Community Church Bex Rowlands continues through the Beatitudes series with Matthew 5:6. While sin tries to keep us chained back, we have the power through Christ to pursue righteousness. 

Chris Beard, the lead pastor of Peoples Church Cincinnati, leads the Judson student body through a gospel-enriched view of diversity, race, and the Kingdom of God. He calls all to be a generation that leads the world as ambassadors from heaven.

Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, Associate Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park University, uses Isaiah 7 to reveal our place as gospel-bearers and peacemakers among a world filled with racial injustice. He stresses that while the culture and society may say some people are unwanted, God's Word says the opposite.

J Givens, formerly of Humble Beast and now a rising music artist and speaker, shares his passions for diversity, racial reconciliation, and racial justice. He sees spoken word and music as a way to unify America and beyond. 

Peter Hong, pastor of New Community Covenant Church in Chicago, Illinois, shares truths into why every person desires and needs wholesome, transparent, and growing relationships with others. This powerful message both encourages and challenges to put forth time and effort into friendships that will last.

Director of University Ministries Chris Lash gives the third installment of the #blessed series by looking at Matthew 5:1-5. 

Pastor of nearby Discovery Church Dan Alarcon gives the last message for Spiritual Enrichment Week on the topic of grace. He speaks of our identity in Christ - that through Him we can be assured of eternal life, no condemnation, unbelievable value, and unconditional love. 

Pastor of nearby Discovery Church Dan Alarcon continues Spiritual Enrichment Week in the topic of grace. He states that grace gives freedom, has the power to forgive, and gives assurance to our faith. 

Pastor of nearby Discovery Church Dan Alarcon continues Spiritual Enrichment Week in the topic of grace. Grace does not just impact our destiny, but it changes our identity. 

Pastor of nearby Discovery Church Dan Alarcon starts off Spiritual Enrichment Week by sharing the basic principles of God's grace. He states that grace covers our unbelief, reminds us we are not alone, and allows us to understand Jesus' desire for us. 

Christ Community Church's 20s pastor Cory Shumate dives into the meaning of Jesus' statement about being the bread of life. Cory questions, "do we value Jesus for who he is or for the things he gives us?"

Pastor Ian Simkins, the teaching pastor of nearby Community Christian Church, takes the Judson community through Matthew 5:4. In this passage, Jesus teaches the crowd that those who mourn over their sin and depravity will find comfort, forgiveness, and security from the Lord. 

Writer, speaker, and leadership expert Jenni Catron shares her heart for leaders to inspire, equip, and grow their followers. She speaks of the circle of influence that every person has, no matter how different their workplace, church, or friends may be. 

Director of University Ministries Chris Lash opens the semester's new series, #blessed, by setting the stage for the Sermon on the Mount. While we may view the Beatitudes as a list of moral words-to-live-by, Jesus reveals through them the upside-down nature of the Kingdom.