Glory and Joy
Cyril Chavis Jr. and the staff of the RUF chapter at Howard give the Bible's answers to college students' burning questions. In doing so, he equips you to have a life filled to the brim with God's glory and joy, which is your highest purpose.
Episodes
38 episodes
God's Grace for Living Love: Breaking Down His Saving Grace, Empowering Grace, and Forgiving Grace. Love God Love People Series. Exodus 20:2
Loving others is hard! We need God's free love when we need help and when we fail. Tune in as Pastor Cyril highlights the role of God's free love as we see to love others.
Receiving God's Voice: Addressing God's Word as Hateful and Recapturing God's Beautiful Authority, Love God Love People Series, Exodus 20:1
The Bible is sometimes either seen as hateful, or its place as an authority in our lives is laughed at. But what if you need the Bible to love, and you need to it to not suggest but to demand your love? Pastor Cyril talks about what it means fo...
How to Live Love: Correcting Misconceptions of Love, Half-Commitments to God, and Getting Specific, Love God Love People Series, Mark 12:28-36
We all love love, but what does it mean to truly live it, to truly enjoy it? Pastor Cyril kicks off our Love God, Love People series by challenging into true love.
Will You Be Devoured? -- Genesis 4:1-16, Firm Foundation Series
We can often make ourselves at home with sin, but sin seeks to destroy us. Anger and depression can be places where sin seeks us, but God invites us to himself. Join us as Pastor Cyril teaches from the narrative of Cain and Abel!
For Every Groan, There's Grace -- Genesis 3:14-24, Firm Foundation Series
Life can be really hard. We usually grit through it, but why is it hard? And what is God doing in the midst of these hardships? Join us as Pastor Cyril teaches on the consequences of death now shaping the world.
Kill Sin or Sin Will Kill You -- Genesis 3:1-13, Firm Foundation Series
Have you been discouraged by that certain sin that you are fighting but can't seem to overcome? Pastor Cyril teaches on the nature of sin and ways we can fight it as we look at Adam's and Eve's original sin.
Marriage, Romance, and Black Love -- Genesis 2:18-25, Firm Foundation Series
Romantic love is something that many of us hope to experience in meaningful ways, but we have faced fear and frustration over and over. Is there hope that we can find this kind of love? Join us as Pastor Cyril teaches on the purpose and bluepri...
Fully Trusting God's Constraints and Commands -- Genesis 2:15-17, Firm Foundation Series
Have you ever struggled with trusting that God is good? Do his restrictions feel like a kill-joy? God is worthy of your trust, and he is leading you to delight in him. Join us as Pastor Cyril preaches on Adam's relationship with God in the gard...
You Can't Survive Without God's Abundant Love -- Genesis 2:4-14, Firm Foundation Series
You are running on fumes if you are not running on God's love. God is GOOD, and his love is abundant. Join us as Pastor Cyril preaches on God's abundance.
God Gives Actual Rest! -- Genesis 2:1-3, Firm Foundation Series
The most common negative emotion this generation experiences is tiredness. We try hard to do self-care and create a work/life balance, but rest seems to escape us. Join us as Pastor Cyril talks about God's gift of rest to weary souls.
Embracing a Life Full of Purpose -- Genesis 1:26-31, Firm Foundation Series
Not knowing our purpose can bring us to dark places. What is your purpose? You cannot begin to understand your purpose until you look to God. Join us as Pastor Cyril talks about why you matter and why what you do matters.
Standing in Awe of God -- Genesis 1:4-25, Firm Foundation Series
So often we fail to find joy in God's world. How do we set our eyes upon him and stand of him as we behold creation? Join us as Pastor Cyril preaches on creation being our worship leader.
Re-centering Your Life on God -- Genesis 1:1-3, Firm Foundation Series
Do you feel the chaos in your life? Do you need help higher than yourself? God is there to supply your need and reorder your chaos. Join us as we look at the first few verses of the Bible in our Firm Foundation series.
Living As God's Sons and Daughters, 1 John 2:28-3:15
Pastor Cyril preaches on 1 John 2:28-3:15. We know the pain of not knowing if we belong to a family; how much more God's family? Jesus not only grants you the privilege of being God's child but also the calling to live as one. Let's develop con...
Navigating Spiritual Confusion, 1 John 2:15-27
Pastor Cyril preaches on 1 John 2:15-27. There are moments in our walks with Jesus where we can be confused about his claims to be the Christ. Was Jesus who he said he was? Let's explore how we can develop confidence in who Jesus is and live in...
Embracing a Full Relationship with Jesus, 1 John 2:1-14
Pastor Cyril preaches on 1 John 2:1-14. So often we try to have our cake and eat it too with Jesus, but the scriptures call us beyond seeking to have a half-way relationship with him as our king. Join us as we explore the beauty and power of ob...
Dating, Marriage, Singleness, and God-centered Relationships
How to date, who to date, and enjoying singleness. Join Pastor Chris and Pastor Cyril as they discuss all things dating. "How should college Christians keep God at the forefront of their romantic relationships? How do you date to m...
It is REAL! God Brings Life Out of Death
The resurrection really happened and brings real hope into our lives. Enjoy this bonus episode as Pastor Cyril explains 1 Corinthians 15:3-14 on the resurrection of dead people. He invites us to consider historical evidence for Jesus' resurrect...
How Do We Keep Jesus at the Center of Our Lives?
"What does it even look like to have Jesus at the center of your life? How do you stay grounded experiencing many new things, (relationships, living alone, going out, freedom) while keeping God at the center of your life?" Have you...
The Bible Changed Our Lives and Can Change Yours
Have you wondered if the Bible has anything meaningful to say to you? What could it possibly mean for a college student at Howard in 2024? Join Pastor Cyril and Pastor Chris as they explore how the Bible powerfully changed their lives in colleg...
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How Do I Experience Joy During Devotions?
"In my alone time with God, I tend to learn a lot and feel closer with Him. However, I often feel fearful of destruction maybe because of what I read in His word or I just feel super serious and not really enjoying the time with God! How can we...
What's Different Between Protestants and Roman Catholics?
"What’s the difference between a Christian and a Catholic? And which religion came first!"Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ take on the topic of how to relate across differences in the broader Christian religion, particularly between Protest...
How Do I Engage Judgmental Older Folks?
"I think my biggest question/concern is that now that I’ve gotten older, I’ve seen these adults that I’ve looked up to in the church, show different sides of themselves outside of 'Sunday Church.' Like why are these elders of the church so judg...