“Desert Safaris for Reconciliation” – Dr. Salim Munayer

The Middle East is fraught with polarization. Yet in the midst of conflicts churches are often recognized as communities of forgiveness and reconciliation. For Dr. Salim Munayer bearing witness to the Gospel of reconciliation within the conflict is his passion.  In University Chapel, he speaks about this enormously challenging calling. ——- Salim Munayer is an....

Inside Athletics: February 22, 2014

This week’s special edition of the Inside Athletics Podcast features the ODAC basketball tournament preview.  Dave’s guests are head men’s basketball coach, Kirby Dean and head women’s coach, Kevin Griffin.  With the men currently holding the #5 spot with one game remaining, they will host a first round game against the #12 team on Tuesday....

CIE Lecture: “Experiences of a Palestinian Christian” – Salim Munayer

A typical Western view is that Palestinian Christians feel threatened by Muslims, but the polling data shows that Palestinian Christians are emigrating because of hardships caused by the Israeli occupation. How does Christian Zionism impact the daily lives of Palestinians, and how has it created a disconnect between American churches and Palestinian Christians? What can....

“The Gospel of Reconciliation in Dividied Israel-Palestine” – Dr. Salim Munayer

Dr. Salim Munayer, Director of Musalaha Ministry of Reconciliation. The Middle East is fraught with polarization. Yet in the midst of conflicts churches are often recognized as communities of forgiveness and reconciliation. For Dr. Salim Munayer bearing witness to the Gospel of reconciliation within the conflict is his passion. In this Chapel Gathering in the....

“Creating the Harmony: Hearing Young Women’s Voices at EMS & Beyond” – Maria Byler, Lana Miller

EMS student Maria Christine Meyer Byler and EMU Campus Pastor Lana Miller share stories and reflections about creating opportunities for young women to experience a call to ministry. The entire campus community is invited to every chapel service on campus. Eastern Mennonite Seminary hosts chapel gatherings in Martin Chapel every Tuesday and Thursday morning at....

“SLW: Sharing Stories of Faith” – Kelsey Zook, Ann Hershberger, Diego Barahona, Jered Lyons

Kelsey Zook, Ann Hershberger, Diego Barahona, and Jered Lyons sghare parts of their faith stories. Each person shares their story in an interview style and then a theatrical group from campus does an improvisational retelling of each story after it is shared. We also hear stories of Biblical characters and their significant encounters with Jesus.

“SLW: Remember and Tell” – Chaska Yoder, Stephanie Bush, Jonathan Estrada, Cathy Smeltzer Erb

Using Deuteronomy 6 as our guide we are encouraged to remember the ways we have experienced God and how that impacts our lives. Chaska Yoder, Stephanie Bush, Jonathan Estrada, and Cathy Smeltzer Erb share parts of their faith stories.

Inside Athletics: February 7, 2014

In this week’s “Inside Athletics” podcast, Dave and James take an in-depth look at the EMU sports currently in action, going team-by-team.  Topics include: alumni and Hall of Honor receptions, a new development in injury treatments at EMU, finishing a season strong and starting a new season on the right foot. Inside Athletics is a....