Chasing Elephants Podcast

New Episodes Back Next Week!

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CLASSIC: White Eyes On Black History

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Connect with SLU: Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram Brent's Twitter Jeff's Instagram Jeff's Twitter...

CLASSIC: Back History Month Kick-Off

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Connect with SLU: Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram Brent's Twitter Jeff's Instagram Jeff's Twitter...

Episode 97: The LIFT Tour 2022

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Register for LIFT Tour 2022 Show Notes: It's easy to forget God in the land of plenty. It's not real faith if you can see the provision on the other side. The great theme of the Christian life is that our life is never "as good as it gets...

Episode 96: 7 Principles for Disagreement Pt. 2 | Disagreeing Well Ep. 3

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes:4 More Principles for disagreeing about tertiary issues:4. Acceptance and agreement are not the same things. I can and should lovingly accept someone without agreeing with their position on an issue. It is a sin to abstain from...

Episode 95: 7 Principles for Disagreement Pt. 1 | Disagreeing Well Ep. 2

Resources Mentioned in this episode The Mission of God - Christopher J.H. Wright Show Notes: When we embrace a spirit of humility it allows us all to grow toward Christ. 3 Principles for disagreeing about tertiary issues:1. Choose love before choosing positions because we are a people that above all things put on love We are commanded to put on love above all. Choosing love is the not weaker position. Choosing love is primary , opionions and "sides" are secondary . Jesus chose us first, so we mu...

Episode 94: The Goal of Disagreement | Disagreeing Well Ep. 1

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: Uniformity is not the goal of the Kingdom. The goal is unity within diversity . To disagree well means to compassionately disagree in such a way that each party is adhering to the higher law of love , realizing at the end of t...

New Series beginning January 7

New series on how to disagree well begins January 7! Brent and Jeff talk about what are things Christians should disagree about and the 7 principles for disagreeing well as a follower of Christ.

Episode 93: MMXXI Year in Review

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Resources Mentioned in this episode The Wall Street Journal Show Notes: News stories & Events: Highlights : • Continued racial unrest • Anti-lockdown protests • United States Capitol attack and its aftermath • Global manufacturing and...

Episode 92: The Fullness of Christmas | Christmas Time Ep. 3

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: The Philosophy of Advent "Advent" not only refers to the remembering of the first coming of Jesus but reminds us to be expectant toward the second coming of Jesus. Advent is a time to pause and reflect on what has come and to ...

What is the Role of Art in Culture? with Andrew Erwin

Get your tickets for American Underdog now!Resources Mentioned in this Episode American Underdog I Can Only Imagine Woodlawn Show Notes: You don't have to be in ministry or be a missionary to serve God. All you can do is give God what's in your hands. Our heads follow our heads, and we can communicate redemption straight to our hearts through beautiful art. There is a powerful opportunity to change the culture through bravely engaging in art. We are giving up a powerful tool when we disengage fr...

Episode 91: The Traditions of Christmas | Christmas Time Ep. 2

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Resources Mentioned in this episode Jingle Jangle on Netflix Advent for Everyone - Josh Rutledge & Jennifer Nasser Show Notes: A Paradigm for Traditions Traditions are like a magnet that brings the family back together. Traditions don...

Episode 90: The Fun of Christmas | Christmas Time Ep. 1

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: Thanksgiving helps us prepare our hearts for Advent because being grateful for what we have helps us look forward to the coming of Jesus. God created all aspects of Christmas, and the joy and fun of the season please God. Favo...

New Christmas Series Dropping Tomorrow!

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service.

Episode 89: Brent's New Book! | Jeff & Brent's Book Club Ep. 4

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Resources Mentioned in this episode Ten Steps to Your Best Life: Connecting the New Normal to the Ancient Wisdom of Jesus - Brent Crowe The Ragamuffin Gospel - Brennan Manning The Furious Longing of God - Brennan Manning Show Notes: What ...

Episode 88: Historical Books | Jeff and Brent's Book Club Ep. 3

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Resources Mentioned in this episode His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope - Jon Meacham and John Lewis How Christianity Changed the World - Alvin J. Schmidt A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien an...

Episode 87: Devotional Books | Jeff & Brent's Book Club Ep 2

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Order Brent's new book Ten Steps to Your Best Life Resources from this Episode Time to Get Serious - Dr. Tony Evans Knowing Go d - J. I. Paker Holiness - J. C. Ryle The Cross of Christ - John Stott The Mission of God - Christopher J. H. W...

Episode 86: Leadership Books | Jeff and Brent’s Book Club Ep. 1

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Order Brent's new book Ten Steps to your Best Life Resources from this Episode: Winning the War in your Mind - Craig Groeschel Linchpin - Seth Godin The Leadership Challenge - James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner The 7 Habits of Highly Effect...

New Series Starting Nov. 5!

You heard it here first folks! Join us starting November 5 as Jeff and Brent discuss some of their favorite books on leadership, history, and spiritual development.

Episode 85: From a Spouse to a Family | Transitions Series Ep. 5

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Episode 84: From Singleness to Marriage | Transitions Series Ep. 4

Resources Mentioned in this episode The Four Loves - C. S. Lewis Show Notes: Marriage is the original covenant between a man and a women to go on an adventure for a lifetime. In the creation narrative, God addresses aloneness well before he address sinfulness. Practice being the type of spouse you want to become now. When you are saying your wedding vows, you are making a declaration not a promise. Loving your spouse with a familial love prepares you to grow your family. A family's capacitiy is ...

Episode 83: From College to #Adulting | Transitions Series Ep. 3

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: Preorder Brent's new book here: The longer you put off responsibility the more devastating it will be to your life over the long term. The more responsibility you have in life the more purpose you will have. Making it from col...

Episode 82: From High School to College | Transitions Series Ep. 2

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking, character-driven decision making, ownership of biblical values, and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: Graduating high school is like walking through the wardrobe into Narnia. It opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Nugget 1 : Don’t wait till the fourth quarter to make the decision that you want to win the game. Living ...

Episode 81: From Death to Life | Transitions Series Ep. 1

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: What is a transition ? A transition is a key moment in our life where a decision is made that impacts all other decisions. Connect with SLU: Links : Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YP...

SNEAK PEAK: New series begins next week

Chasing Elephants returns to WEEKLY episodes next! New host (Jeff Wallace)! New series (Transitions)! Make sure to stay tune in for this incredible new series starting NEXT Friday.

SLU Returning in October

SLU returns in October!

SLU Life Update

Episode 80: Leaders who love with Jeff Struecker

Connect with Jeff : Jeff's new book: Road to Unafraid Instagram Jeff's Website Connect with SLU : On the Web Instagram Preorder Brent's newest book: 10 Steps to your Best Life: Connecting the New Normal to the Ancient Wisdom of Jesus...

Episode 79: Failure in Leadership with Ryan Leak

Connect with Ryan : Ryan's new book: Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success Instagram Ryan's Website Connect with SLU : On the Web Instagram Preorder Brent's newest book: 10 Steps to your Best Life: Connecting the New Normal to the Ancient Wisdom of Jesus...

Episode 78: Leading from a Biblical World View with Bill Brown

Keep up with Dr. Brown: Colson Fellows AXIS Connect with SLU: On the Web Instagram Preorder Brent's newest book: 10 Steps to your Best Life: Connecting the New Normal to the Ancient Wisdom of Jesus...