Southern Wesleyan University hosts its annual Global Engagement Conference in the spring of 2021. Today Rev. Dave Tolan interviews recent SWU grads, Andrew and Lexi, who are preparing to relocate to Cambodia. Additionally, Michalla Veach, mobilizer with Global Partners, shares her heart and what God desires to do in and through His people. Will you dare to follow God's plans for you today?
Mar 01, 2021•31 min
Two incredible students, Misha Mercius and Cameron Spear, share at SWU Chapel, honoring Black History Month.
Feb 22, 2021•14 min
As is our practice, each Valentine's season we host a panel of SWU faculty and staff, answering student-submitted questions about love, romance, and marriage. Although each represented relationship is different, they all have the same benchmark: they are built on the solid foundation of God's presence in their story. When God writes your love story, you can be certain that it will glorify Him and be the perfect match for you.
Feb 08, 2021•35 min
Rev. Santes Beatty, Director of Multiethnic Ministry for the Wesleyan Church and lead pastor at Mosaic Midtown Church in Detroit, MI, continues our series on Integrity. In today's chapel, he shares the need for, and importance of, the ministry of reconciliation. Christians are entrusted with the role of ambassadors for Christ, participating in His continual work of social and racial reconciliation. Listen as Rev. Beatty describes a gospel-centered approach to reconciliation and provides us with ...
Feb 01, 2021•35 min
Michaela Wickham speaks on the issue of integrity, especially concerning our souls. She shares that the integrity of our soul is based on what God has already done to seal it. In fact, our souls are the most long-living aspect of who we are as humans. Listen in and discover elements that will take solidify the integrity and health of your soul!
Jan 25, 2021•29 min
Cindy Trimmier-Lee, the Student Success Manager here at Southern Wesleyan University, shares a timely message honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 20, 2021•24 min
Re. Heath Mullikin, Director of Alumni Relations, welcomes us back to SWU with the first chapel of the Spring 2021 semester. He shares a very timely word about grief, a difficult journey that so many of us have had to traverse during this last season. You will find his words to be encouraging and empowering.
Jan 13, 2021•56 min
The graduation speaker was Ray Lattimore, Southern Wesleyan University alumnus and former board member, and current CEO of Marketplace Professional Solutions in Greenville, S.C. Lattimore is a writer and speaker, often called upon to share life-tested strategies on how to turn entrepreneurial dreams into successful businesses. He is also renowned for his longstanding commitment to helping support and develop minority businesses. In his graduation address, Lattimore told graduates, “Right now, to...
Nov 21, 2020•27 min
Chris Peck, SWU alum and former member of the University Singers, served for four years as a marine and currently serves in the National Guard. Chris shares with the SWU community during the Military Appreciation observance, communicating both his gratitude for the support he has received as well as ways that we all can work to support those who are serving in uniform.
Nov 09, 2020•22 min
Hannah Selden and Isaac Radonavitch were both equally voted by their peers as preaching representatives from the Division of Religion. They both share a word from the Lord in today's chapel service.
Nov 04, 2020•33 min
Rev. Hykeng Paul counties our series Worship as a lifestyle. this week he is offering a message and some noted on unity. we are all called children of God. He asks us to find our unity. After an abrupt end to the spring semester of 2020, Southern Wesleyan University Chapel has returned Live and inlighted of COVID-19. With the precautions that we are taking to proceed with on-campus activities, we have made adjustments to the chapel schedule, for more information visit SWU.edu.
Nov 02, 2020•25 min
As we continue through our Worship as a lifestyle series, let's take a moment to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. Between the 15th of September and the 15th of October, we as a nation, take the time to recognize and honor the traditions and culture of Hispanic and Latino communities that help make up our nation. After an abrupt end to the spring semester of 2020, Southern Wesleyan University Chapel has returned Live and inlighted of COVID-19. With the precautions that we are taking to proceed ...
Oct 19, 2020•21 min
“When you make the testing place the trusting place you’ll pass the test” “...and through the wrestling space you can find a resting space.” Mark O Wilson in Southern Wesleyan University chapel- Brent Dongell. We could not agree more! Rev. Mark O Wilison brings the joy that we all could use a little bit of in our lives in this "Uncharted Territory". After an abrupt end to the spring semester of 2020, Southern Wesleyan University Chapel has returned Live and inlighted of COVID-19. With the precau...
Oct 14, 2020•24 min
As well this week continues the students and faculty of swoon offer one more charge to promote healthier lifestyles. This student and body panel once again brings to attention the importance of wellness in our community and how an individual's wellness can lead to community wellness. After an abrupt end to the spring semester of 2020, Southern Wesleyan University Chapel has returned Live and inlighted of COVID-19. With the precautions that we are taking to proceed with on-campus activities, we h...
Oct 07, 2020•35 min
The first of two chapel podcasts this week, chapel opens wellness week with a panel of students and faculty to help empower their fellow faculty staff and students to really emphasize wellness throughout the coming days. After an abrupt end to the spring semester of 2020, Southern Wesleyan University Chapel has returned Live and inlighted of COVID-19. With the precautions that we are taking to proceed with on-campus activities, we have made adjustments to the chapel schedule, for more informatio...
Oct 05, 2020•35 min
Last semester a group of Spruce students teamed up with Samaritan's purse to provide disaster relief to the victims of the Texas hurricanes last year. This morning Sweat would like to bring to attention their efforts as a mission group and offer the opportunity for more individuals to join once again with Samaritan's Purse. After an abrupt end to the spring semester of 2020, Southern Wesleyan University Chapel has returned Live and inlighted of COVID-19. With the precautions that we are taking t...
Sep 30, 2020•34 min
After an abrupt end to the spring semester of 2020, Southern Wesleyan University Chapel has returned Live and inlighted of COVID-19. With the precautions that we are taking to proceed with on-campus activities, we have made adjustments to the chapel schedule, for more information visit SWU.edu.
Sep 24, 2020•35 min
As we Move into week five of the Fall semester 2020, we continue our series on "together". Rev. Matt Smith brings us into week five with a message on staying focused and holding the line.
Sep 14, 2020•38 min
This week Southern Wesylan University Chaple counties their "Together" series, with the Men's Basket Ball team helping out! After an abrupt end to the spring semester of 2020, Southern Wesleyan University Chapel has returned Live and inlighted of COVID-19. With the precautions that we are taking to proceed with on-campus activities, we have made adjustments to the chapel schedule, for more information visit SWU.edu.
Sep 07, 2020•19 min
In the third week of the chapel series "Together," we got to hear the "Voices" of our current students sharing testimonies and stories of God's grace in the midst of #faithfilledcommunity.
Sep 02, 2020•37 min
We are Better Together. Rev. Ken Dill goes back to the basics in week two of Chapel. we were not created to live alone.
Aug 25, 2020•28 min
Welcome back, Warriors! Bringing us back into the Noton Hobson Chapel Building for this semester, Dr. Kim Jedlicka, 2021 Faculty member of the year, she opens with some word for this semester with a charge of perseverance! After an abrupt end to the spring semester of 2020, Southern Wesleyan University Chapel has returned Live and inlighted of COVID-19. With the precautions that we are taking to proceed with on-campus activities, we have made adjustments to the chapel schedule, for more informat...
Aug 18, 2020•25 min
What is it like to have a baby during a global pandemic? In episode 4 of this virtual chapel series, Rev. Ken Dill interviews Natasha Dongell, IT Administrative Assistant at SWU, and her husband Rev. Brent Dongell, Associate Professor of Youth Ministry. The Dongells share their experience of trusting the Lord from birth through social isolation with their new baby girl, Olivia.
May 12, 2020•15 min
Rev. Ken Dill, SWU Chaplain, is back with his third installment of the series Zooming in on Hope. Today he is speaking with Rev. Carey Morford, pastor of Mission of the Dirt Road in Keystone Heights, FL. Rev. Morford shares her experience at SWU, shepherding during a pandemic, and ministering like Jesus to those in need.
May 05, 2020•15 min
Join us in this new virtual series, Zooming in on Hope, where SWU Chaplain, Ken Dill, highlights individuals who are on the front lines of the current pandemic and provides a redemptive perspective for these troubled days. Today he is joined by Jeremiah Crosby, a 2011 SWU graduate with a degree in music/performance and a minor in religion. Jeremiah currently resides in Charleston, SC, and recently recovered from COVID-19. In this interview, he shares his experience with this illness and how his ...
Apr 27, 2020•14 min
Join us in this new virtual series, Zooming in on Hope, where SWU Chaplain, Ken Dill, highlights individuals who are on the front lines of the current pandemic and provides a redemptive perspective for these troubled days. Today he is joined by Sarah Bradley, a registered nurse who works in a trauma-1 center in the Grand Rapids area but is temporarily working in Detroit, Michigan, lending her assistance to the surge of coronavirus patients there. Listen in as she describes what it is like being ...
Apr 20, 2020•16 min
Deborah Rhodes, along with her husband Matt, were guest speakers during Southern Wesleyan University’s Spiritual Emphasis week in February 2020. Today she shares with Michaela Wickham what she has been working on since that time. She and Matt are planting a church during an admittedly difficult season, which brings its own challenges, especially with the imposed restrictions due to COVID-19. She addresses what God is doing even in the midst of our own limitations, demonstrating that He is unmove...
Apr 07, 2020•22 min
Pastor Amber Cook, continues on the topic of The Call for Global Engagement Week. The Call can be difficult to accept and the test of faith will not always be easy, but the fruits of this are wonderful. Now that you have heard; will you go?
Mar 04, 2020•23 min
Pastor Amber Cook, opens Global engagement week with a message on listening to the call form God! He is speaking; are we listening?
Mar 04, 2020•20 min
Join us as rev. kin dill reminds us of the importance of Ash Wednesday.
Feb 26, 2020•30 min