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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

A long-held tradition at Wabash College, Chapel Talks are convened throughout the school year, inviting a member of our community to speak their thoughts on current matters within and outside these classic halls. Join us every Thursday for current or archived talks, as we cherish and advance the honored name of our college
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Episodes

#252: Senior Chapel 2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Senior Class of 2025: Jacob Weber ’25 Noah McRoberts ’25 Mawuli Nevis ’25 William Beikes ’25 Episode 252 – Original Speech Date: April 24, 2025

May 01, 202553 minSeason 9Ep. 252

#251: Susan Albrecht

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is long-time staff member at the College, Susan Albrecht, with her talk titled: “Reflections of Six Decades of Wabash” Episode 251 – Original Speech Date: April 17, 2025

Apr 28, 202520 minSeason 9Ep. 251

#250: Dean Greg Redding ’88

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Professor and outgoing Dean of Students Greg Redding, Wabash class of 1988, with his talk titled: “Lessons Learned on the Trail” Episode 250 – Original Speech Date: April 10, 2025

Apr 17, 202532 minSeason 9Ep. 250

#249: Tom Runge ’71

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is former Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Tom Runge, Wabash Class of 1971, with his talk titled: “Bumper Stickers, NASCAR, and Professional Wrestling – Simple Lessons for Life” Episode 249 – Original Speech Date: April 3, 2025

Apr 10, 202525 minSeason 9Ep. 249

#248: Tyler Wade '12

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Director of Admissions Tyler Wade, Wabash class of 2012, with his talk titled: “Scientiae et Virtuti” Episode 248 – Original Speech Date: March 27, 2025

Apr 03, 202519 minSeason 9Ep. 248

#247: Fr. Michael Bower

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is chaplain of the Wabash College Newman Center, Father Michael Bower, with his talk titled: “A Call for a Return to Authentic Masculinity” Episode 247 – Original Speech Date: March 20, 2025

Mar 27, 202526 minSeason 9Ep. 247

#246: Steve Hoffman ’85

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Steve Hoffman, Wabash class of 1985, with his talk titled: “Why Are You Here?” Episode 246 – Original Speech Date: March 6, 2025

Mar 20, 202534 minSeason 9Ep. 246

#245: Michael Burns ’98

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Michael Burns, Wabash class of 1998, with his talk titled: “Plays Well with Others – Why the Basics Matter” Episode 245 – Original Speech Date: February 27, 2025

Mar 06, 202524 minSeason 9Ep. 245

#244: Nicole Chase

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Founding Member of the Wabash Women’s Collective, Nicole Chase, with her talk titled: “The Wabash Women´s Collective: A Wabash Love Story” Episode 244 – Original Speech Date: February 20, 2025

Feb 27, 202522 minSeason 9Ep. 244

#243: Aman Brar ’99

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Trustee Aman Brar, Wabash class of 1999, with his talk titled: “Wabash United” Episode 243 – Original Speech Date: February 13, 2025

Feb 20, 202519 minSeason 9Ep. 243

#242: MXIBS 2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies, Christian Gray ’25 and Kim King II ’99, with their talk titled: “Elevation and Accountability” Episode 242 – Original Speech Date: February 6, 2025

Feb 13, 202529 minSeason 9Ep. 242

#241: Colten Craigin ’13

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Colten Craigin ’13, with his talk titled: “Resilience: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks” Episode 241 – Original Speech Date: January 30, 2025

Feb 06, 202523 minSeason 9Ep. 241

#240: Dr. Joe Trebley ’01

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is biotech entrepreneur, Dr. Joe Trebley ’01, with his talk titled: “Discovering a Career” Episode 240 – Original Speech Date: January 23, 2025

Jan 30, 202529 minSeason 9Ep. 240

#239: Coach Jake Gilbert ’98

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Head Football Coach, Jake Gilbert, Wabash class of 1998, with his talk titled: “Leadership Lessons from Three Tours at Wabash” Episode 239 – Original Speech Date: December 5, 2024

Dec 12, 202430 minSeason 9Ep. 239

#238: Founders Day Chapel

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are two young alumni back for the celebration of Wabash’s annual Founders Day. Jackson Blevins ’20 – “Production Over Potential” Spencer Newmister ’19 – “The Shoulders I Stand On” Episode 238 – Original Speech Date: November 21, 2024

Dec 05, 202426 minSeason 9Ep. 238

#237: Monon Bell Chapel 2024

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are 2024 captains of the Little Giant Football Team Gavin Ruppert '26, Connor Thompson '25, Blake White '25, Steven Thomas ’24, Cameron Ford ’25, and Owen Volk ’25, followed up by Head Coach Don Morel, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 237 – Original Speech Date: November 14, 2024

Nov 21, 202421 minSeason 9Ep. 237

#236: Phil Kenney

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is President of F. A. Wilhelm Construction, Phil Kenney, with his talk titled: “Leadership and Lessons I Have Learned” Episode 236 – Original Speech Date: November 7, 2024

Nov 14, 202416 minSeason 9Ep. 236

#235: Bob Grand ’78

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is former managing partner of the Barnes & Thornburg law firm, Bob Grand ’78, with his talk titled: “Lessons in Gratitude from an Old Wabash Guy” Episode 235 – Original Speech Date: October 31, 2024

Nov 07, 202426 minSeason 9Ep. 235

#234: Dean Marc Welch ’99

This week’s episode features a 2014 talk from Dean Marc Welch, Wabash class of 1999, titled: “Wabash Always Meets” Episode 234 – Original Speech Date: October 30, 2014

Oct 31, 202435 minSeason 9Ep. 234

#233: LGBTQ+ History Month 2024

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the student LGBTQ+ group ‘shOUT: Joshua Massaquoi ’26 – “Passing” David Leal ’26 – “A Call for Assassins” Episode 233 – Original Speech Date: October 17, 2024

Oct 24, 202442 minSeason 9Ep. 233

#232: Dr. Shane Needham

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is serial entrepreneur Dr. Shane Needham, with his talk titled: “Never Be Outworked” Episode 232 – Original Speech Date: October 3, 2024

Oct 10, 202423 minSeason 9Ep. 232

#231: Grant Freeman

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Mental Health Counselor and Advisor Grant Freeman, with his talk titled: “Patrimony: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” Episode 231 – Original Speech Date: September 26, 2024

Oct 03, 202421 minSeason 9Ep. 231

#230: Leslie Weirich

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Suicide Prevention Advocate Leslie Weirich, with her talk titled: “Connection and Why It Matters” Episode 230 – Original Speech Date: September 19, 2024

Sep 26, 202447 minSeason 9Ep. 230

#229: Jon Pactor ’71

This week’s episode features a 2011 talk from Jon Pactor, Wabash class of 1971, titled: “We Are Wabash Men” Episode 229 – Original Speech Date: September 1, 2011

Sep 19, 202435 minSeason 9Ep. 229

#228: Scott Benedict ’98

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is CEO Scott Benedict, Wabash class of 1998, with his talk titled: “Persistence, Community, and Implied Obligations – Some Thoughts on the Wabash Collective” Episode 228 – Original Speech Date: September 5, 2024

Sep 12, 202423 minSeason 9Ep. 228

#227: Student Body Leaders 2024

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Student Body President Anthony Donahue ’25 and Vice-President Jonah Billups ’25, with their talk titled: “Embracing Opportunity” Episode 227 – Original Speech Date: August 29, 2024

Sep 06, 202423 minSeason 9Ep. 227

#226: Dr. Eric Dunaway

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is BKT Assistant Professor of Economics, Dr. Eric Dunaway, with his talk titled: “The Tradition We Bequeath” Episode 226 – Original Speech Date: August 22, 2024

Aug 29, 202420 minSeason 9Ep. 226

#225: Senior Chapel 2024

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Senior Class of 2024: Will Trapp ’24 Turner Royal ’24 Austin Stockton ’24 Cody Bevelhimer ’24 Episode 225 – Original Speech Date: April 25, 2024

May 02, 202437 minSeason 8Ep. 225

#224: Freshmen Chapel 2024

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Freshmen Class of 2027: Jordan Olarewaju ’27 Zach Geleott ’27 Kyle Foster ’27 Episode 224 – Original Speech Date: April 18, 2024

Apr 26, 202427 minSeason 8Ep. 224

#223: Dr. Bill Cook ’66

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Bill Cook ’66, with his talk titled: “Four Is Not Enough: Two Additions to the Wabash Mission Statement” Episode 223 – Original Speech Date: April 11, 2024

Apr 18, 202433 minSeason 8Ep. 223
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