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York University at The Well
Every weekday, the community of York University gathers together at The Well. Speakers address a variety of topics including Christianity, relationships, life skills, and more.
Episodes
York University at The WellMore Than Your Performance - Evan Tordiffe
Evan Tordiffe, a senior from Canada, acknowledges that a bad result doesn't make you a bad person—to learn how to accept your mistakes without letting them…
York University at The WellThe Wrong Door - Reagan Branum
Reagan Branum, a student from South Dakota who brings many years of perspective, tells a story about the time she sobbed on the 2nd floor of her hotel in Italy.
York University at The WellHomesick - Jordan Ollivierre
Jordan Ollivierre, a junior from Trinidad and Tobago, discusses the feeling of leaving a place where everything feels familiar and shares her 5 step survival…
York University at The WellPop. 32 - Jubilee Matkins
Jubilee Matkins, a freshman at York University, speaks on the importance of community and how to build your own with those around you.
York University at The WellMy Jesus Birthday - Bailey Davis
Bailey Davis, our head coach of cheer and dance and assistant athletic director, shares her learned journey of what it means to be a minister in your daily…
York University at The WellFirst, Last, and Both - Joe Davis
Joe Davis shares his theory on what it means to be a first name, last name, or both person—mainly based on vibes—and how to earn the nickname "The Rock."
York University at The WellNostalgia and Clark - Charlie Van Gomple
Charlie Van Gomple kicks off the 2026 Homecoming weekend with the question, "Is God nostalgic?"
York University at The WellBoulders and Backpacks - Dr. Darrel Sears
Dr. Darrel Sears speaks on the different kinds of heaviness that can lead to burnout.
York University at The WellLike We Were Never Here - Ken Yunevich
Ken Yunevich, Associate Dean of Online and Graduate Studies, speaks on the reality of losing a loved one and how events like that tend to change what you think…
York University at The WellPraise You In This Storm - Matt Stevens
Matt Stevens talks about the storm of difficulty that he was in and how he leaned into the Holy Spirit to guide him through. "It is possible to know all of the…
York University at The WellFrom One to Many - President Westbrook
President Tim Westbrook explains how the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11 served as a catalyst for intercultural engagement.
York University at The WellFull-Time Job - Callum Young
Callum Young reminds us that we're all constantly working a full-time job.
York University at The WellIndigenous Peoples' Day - Dr. Jared Pack
Dr. Jared Pack calls us to reflect on our current home and recognize what this holiday represents.
York University at The WellFinding Your Identity - Rudy Perez
Rudy Perez, a 2016 York College graduate, speaks on how lost he was without an identity and how he has found his own self-worth through God.
York University at The WellThe Greatest Leader - Aaron Bartak
Aaron Bartak—a junior at York University—spends time in Philippians 2 while sharing some characteristics of what makes a great leader.
York University at The WellHeartshot Ministry - Troy Bendickson
Troy Bendickson, with Heartshot Ministry, asks us to reflect on who we root our identity in and how do we represent the life we were created to live.
York University at The WellCampus Ministry Day - Friends of Mike Rush
York University celebrates Campus Ministry Day in honor of Mike Rush, who would've celebrated his 63rd birthday on this day.
York University at The WellSnow Days - Charlie Van Gomple
Charlie Van Gomple, a sophomore at York, compares our salvation that we've been given by God to an ideal snow day.
York University at The WellReturning to the Father in Prayer - Trinity Bloom
Trinity Bloom, a sophomore at York, speaks on how we can use prayer to bring us back to a deeper connection with the Father.
York University at The WellCan These Bones Live? - Mike Sander
Mike Sander speaks on Ezekiel 37 and focuses on God's question, "Son of man, can these bones live?"
York University at The WellBuried - Leon Lewis
Leon Lewis reminds us we are justified freely and made righteous through God even through we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
York University at The WellPolished - Madi Miller
Madi Miller, president of York University's Student Government Association, gives us an insight on how she balances her busy life.
York University at The WellWho Are You? - Nate Reiser
Nate Reiser challenges us to reflect on who we think we are and who we let determine our identity.
York University at The WellSpiritual Direction - Dr. Clark Roush
Dr. Clark Roush, our campus spiritual director, speaks on how we can grow in our relationship with God and the resources available to everyone who needs…
York University at The WellThe Door Is Yours - Glen Hawley
Glen Hawley reminds us that we can hold the power to choose what we do in life. Reflect on each of those decisions—who are you making them for?
York University at The WellPack Your Bags - Nate French
Nate French, a sophomore from Omaha, Nebraska, share the impact of surrounding yourself with people who will pack their bags for you.
York University at The WellTo Be Known - Matt Fike
Matt Fike visits campus to ask to us reflect on how we want ourselves to be perceived and the truth that comes with who we place our value in. "Our fear of…
York University at The WellSmall Potatoes - Dr. Greg Stevenson
Dr. Greg Stevenson brings a message about what makes Spider-Man a unique superhero—what it means to embrace suffering and weakness. "With great power comes…
York University at The WellPoiema - Jared Stark
A Christian song, a Shakespeare poem, and Rocky Balboa walk into chapel... Jared Stark shares three of his favorite pieces of media to help us understand our…
York University at The WellMade for More - Leon Lewis
Our campus minister, Leon Lewis, shares a story about a formidable situation that he experienced with his family. "Difficulties can either make you or break…
York University at The WellPut Down Your Roots - Dr. Jared Pack
Dr. Jared Pack spends time in Jeremiah 29 and expands on the importance and impact that comes from being where you are. "Seek the welfare of the city where I…
York University at The WellBuild An Impactful Life - Dr. Anessa Westbrook
Dr. Anessa Westbrook invites us to reflect on what we're making space for in our lives and what a prioritize in our daily schedule. "When you make space for…
York University at The WellDumb Question - Darrel Sears
"There is no such thing as a dumb question." Yes or no? Dr. Darrel Sears speaks on those who were sick and longed to be healed in John 5.
York University at The WellGrow Deep Roots - President Timothy Westbrook
With an opening statement and closing prayer by our campus minister, Leon Lewis, President Timothy Westbrook kicks off the fall semester as the first chapel…
York University at The WellRely on Your Doves - Joe Davis
Joe Davis challenges everyone's knowledge of animals and dives into the symbolism of two key birds in the story of Noah's Ark.
York University at The WellSpiritual Disciplines: Celebration
President Tim Westbrook closes out this semester's series with our final spiritual discipline, celebration. Reminding us to celebrate the fact that God's love…
York University at The WellThe "Little" Things - Jared Stark
Jared Stark calls attention to the every day habits and words that we speak to one another, reminding us that there's power and meaning in everything that we…
York University at The WellThe Crazy Train Antidote - Andrew Wright
Andrew Wright travels all the way from the land down under to remind us of Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train while sharing the antidote for dealing with your own…
York University at The WellToo Much of a Good Thing - Dr. Jared Pack
Dr. Jared Pack expands on this semester's chapel theme, Distracted to Devoted, by sharing a story about the time he ate seven ice cream sandwiches.
York University at The WellA Crazy Time - Ali Rand
Ali Rand opens up about the loss of her father and other hard news that she has dealt these past few months.
York University at The WellWhere Do You Look - Josh Clark
Josh Clark shares his poem "Where Do You Look" and leaves everyone with the challenge to reflect on the world around you and to be present where you are.
York University at The WellTheological Education - Mason Lee
Dr. Mason Lee speaks on theological education and how he learned how to find the distinction between your vocation and your calling.
York University at The WellSpiritual Disciplines: Worship
Dr. Darrel Sears introduces our next spiritual discipline, worship. We are all people who have been created to worship something. Do you know what you're…
York University at The WellGod is Working in Our Lives - Todd Sheldon
Todd Sheldon shares his own personal journey in life with God that led him and his family to where they are today.
York University at The WellRed Flag Day - Blake Mingle
Blake Mingle references Psalms 39 as he reminds us to be ready for God's "Red Flag Day".
York University at The WellSpiritual Disciplines: Service
Dr. Greg Stevenson introduces our next spiritual discipline, service. Philippians 2:4-8 In humility, value others above yourselves. Not looking to your own…
York University at The WellWhat I've Learned at York - Sidney Richie
Sidney Richie shares all of her life lessons that she's learned during her time at York University and how she's learned to follow God's plan.
York University at The WellAm I a Stone? - Steven Hardy
Dr. Steven Hardy breaks down Christina Rossetti's poem, "Good Friday"—providing writing for us to reflect on during Holy Week.
York University at The WellSpiritual Disciplines: Submission
Dr. Anessa Westbrook introduces this week's spiritual discipline, submission. Psalm 139:1-5 "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit…
York University at The WellOn a Small Scale - Dylan Straatmann
Dylan Straatmann shares his testimony and how he has grown during his time at YU.
York University at The WellNot Your Chin Hair - Deb Cleveland
Deb Cleveland provides insight to what it's like being a part of "the ancient" group—how to recognize what the important things in life should be.
York University at The WellSpiritual Disciplines: Meditation
Dr. Roush introduces our next spiritual discipline, meditation. "For God to increase, I must decrease." John 3:30
York University at The WellYork University Day - Dr. Jared Pack
Dr. Jared Pack gives campus a history lesson on how YU came to be in honor of York University Day.
York University at The WellDiscomfort and Action - Landen Baum
Landen Baum shares his testimony, opening up about his relationship with God.
York University at The WellSacred Truths - Nathan Guy
Dr. Nathan Guy discusses the sacred and undeniable truths that Christians should live by as we are all made in the image of God.
York University at The WellThis is My Story - YU Students
Students from Dr. Best's bible class, Communicating the Gospel, share their 2 minute testimony and leave us with a question to reflect on.
York University at The WellGod's Call to Adventure - Scott Lambart
Scott Lambart emboldens us to step up to the challenge—how are you serving your generation?
York University at The WellA Deeper Thirst - Dan Walter
Dan Walter continues our Distracted to Devoted series by diving deeper into the story of the woman at the well in John 4.
York University at The WellSpiritual Disciplines: Confession of Sin
Dr. Best introduces this week's spiritual discipline, confession of sin. "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we…
York University at The WellDistracted and In Darkness - Lance Loven
Lance Loven dives into Mark 5. Where are you at spiritually? Distracted, in darkness, or devoted?