Shows
SWCHS EncounterSWCHS | Senior SendoffSWCHS | Senior Sendoff by SWCHS Encounter2025-06-1743 minSWCHS EncounterSavannah Blohowiak | Student TestimonySWCHS student Savannah Blohowiak shared her testimony with the student body.2025-02-2024 minSWCHS EncounterStudent TestimoniesStudent Testimonies by SWCHS Encounter2025-02-2017 minSWCHS EncounterBrian Goldie | What are you wearing?Brian Goldie | What are you wearing? by SWCHS Encounter2025-02-0527 minSWCHS EncounterSession 1 | Spiritual Life Emphasis DaySession 1 | Spiritual Life Emphasis Day by SWCHS Encounter2025-01-2250 minSWCHS EncounterSession 2 | Spiritual Life Emphasis DaySession 2 | Spiritual Life Emphasis Day by SWCHS Encounter2025-01-2248 minSWCHS EncounterSession 3 | Spiritual Life Emphasis DaySession 3 | Spiritual Life Emphasis Day by SWCHS Encounter2025-01-2241 min
SWCHS EncounterAbbie Johnson | Don't Leave Jesus's SideSWCHS receptionist Abbie Johnson shares her story and how Jesus has stayed with her through the challenges of life.2024-09-1834 min
SWCHS EncounterBrian Goldie | My Name Is...Director of Spiritual Formation, Brian Goldie, shared with the SWCHS community challenging use to purse our identity in the One who names us.2024-09-0428 minSWCHS EncounterPeter Welle | Work A Balance Worth FindingSWCHS Social Studies teacher shared about how God has helped him navigate the complicated relationship he has had with work.2024-04-1927 minSWCHS EncounterSALT Company St.Paul | Choose Now to Live for JesusTony Lee, the Salt Company director for St.Paul, brought Hope Adebayo and David Ayeni, St.Thomas football players, to SWCHS to talk about living for Christ in college. They encouraged us to make that choice now and not wait for a day in the future.2024-03-0730 minSWCHS EncounterShani Johnson | Sharing In SufferingSWCHS dean Shani Johnson showed us what it means to share in each others' suffering by sharing her story.2023-12-1422 minSWCHS EncounterAustin Dyck | DR SendoffSWCHS math teacher Austin Dyck shares encourages the seniors about to head to the DR.2023-12-1425 minSWCHS EncounterJody Goldie | Fall Focus Q&AJody Goldie sat down where her husband and SWCHS Director of Spiritual Formation, Brian Goldie to talk through questions submitted by the SWCHS student body about this week's discussions on emotions.2023-10-0639 minSWCHS EncounterJane Krause | God in the Midst of TragedySWCHS math teacher, Jane Krause, shares her life story of loss and finding God.2023-09-2813 minSWCHS EncounterDalaney Book | Living Fully For GodSWCHS student Dalaney Book, shared her testimony of how God brought her to live fully for her and the fulfilment it brought.2023-09-2014 min
SWCHS EncounterDan Beckering | Using Humor WellDan Beckering is talking to our school body about how to use Humor in a way that pleases God!2023-04-2631 min
SWCHS EncounterCaleb Bislow | SLEW Day 4: The MountainCaleb wrapped up SLEW with a challenge to pursue God to the mountain peak.2023-03-0942 minSWCHS EncounterCaleb Bislow | SLEW Day 2: PassionCaleb continued his discussion of pursuing God by challenging us to become people of passion.2023-03-0837 minSWCHS EncounterCaleb Bislow | SLEW Day 1: HumilityCaleb started off our Spiritual Life Emphasis Week with a message humility.2023-03-0639 minSWCHS EncounterSophie Sommerness | God Will Show Up!Sophie Sommerness | God Will Show Up! by SWCHS Encounter2023-03-0116 minSWCHS EncounterElisa Palumbo | The Mother Heart Of GodMrs. Palumbo Shares Her story of Her Mothers Passing and God's Comfort Through that.2023-02-1527 minSWCHS EncounterRuth Ivesdal | Grace and GriefTeacher Mrs. Ivesdal shares her story of grief and how God used worked to help her grow in her faith!2023-01-1823 min
SWCHS EncounterCaroline Wilhite | Rooted in ChristSenior Caroline Wilhite shares her story and encourages us to root in Jesus.2022-11-0222 minSWCHS EncounterBilly Russell | Q&ABrian Goldie and Shani Johnson sat down with Billy Russell to ask some questions following up from his message yesterday.2022-10-0635 minSWCHS EncounterRev. Billy Russell | Story of Faith and RaceReverend Billy Russell shared his story of growing up in segregated America and how his faith shaped him during that experience.2022-10-0526 minSWCHS EncounterEllie Harrison | Anxiety and ChristiansAlumna Ellie Harrison share her story of dealing with anxiety as a Christian.2022-09-2928 minSWCHS EncounterEllie Harrison | Q&ADirector of Spiritual Formation Brian Goldie sat down with Ellie Harrison to as some follow up questions after her Encounter presentation.2022-09-2912 minSWCHS EncounterAnnalee Tupy | When Our Story Doesn't Go According to PlanAnnalee Tupy, SWCHS receptionist, learning specialist and more shared her story of loss and grief. She encouraged us to be ready for the battles that will come and how to stand when our story doesn't go as we expected.2022-09-2132 minSWCHS EncounterWes Halula | Family and ForgivenessWriter and producer, Wes Halula shared his family story of forgiveness and how God brings change to our lives.2022-09-1430 minSWCHS EncounterWes Halula | Q&A with Brian GoldieWes sat down with Brian Goldie after encounter to go further in to the topics of family, forgiveness and breakfast.2022-09-1411 minSWCHS EncounterChris Dirks | Hearing God's VoiceAlumnus Chris Dirks shares his stories of hearing God's voice and encouraged us to listen for God to speak to us and be bold enough to follow His voice.2022-09-0736 minSWCHS EncounterBrian Goldie | Who Am I?SWCHS Director of Spiritual formation uses a reading to challenge us to think about our identity the way Jesus challenged the rich, young ruler.2022-08-3124 minSWCHS EncounterLindsay Johnson | Transformed by Jesus, Sharing His JoyAssistant Dean, Lindsay Johnson shared part of her faith story with SWCHS. Recounting the way Jesus changed her life and gave her a passion for sharing the good news of the joy and freedom we have in Him.2022-05-0421 minSWCHS EncounterDan Beckering | Christ is the Light of the WorldHead of School, Dan Beckering shared about the freedom we have in Christ because Christ knows us entirely. All of our lives our in the light of Christ and it is freedom.2022-04-2720 minSWCHS EncounterEncounter | House Discussion on CommunityEach house sent one representative to join a panel on community at SWCHS. Brian Goldie moderated.2022-03-3020 minSWCHS EncounterManny Mills | Rescued From PrisionManny Mills shared his testimony with us as God rescued Him from sin and prison.2022-03-1629 minSWCHS EncounterGreg Speck | Spiritual Life Emphasis Week Day 3Greg Speck closed out our Spiritual Life Emphasis Week by challenging us to love and encourage those around us even when it might not be the easiest to do.2022-03-1020 minSWCHS EncounterGreg Speck | Spiritual Life Emphasis Week Day 2Greg gave the community ideas on how we can improve our family relationships to grow into the men and women God has made us to be.2022-03-0941 minSWCHS EncounterGreg Speck | Spiritual Life Emphasis Week Day 1Greg Speck opened our three day Spiritual Life Emphasis Week. He will be speaking Wednesday and Thursday as well.2022-03-0848 minSWCHS EncounterLiz Fronze | Story of Engaging the Hurting Community Around UsAlumnus Liz Fronze was back on campus to share with us her story of graduating from SWCHS and God's call on her life working and loving in her community in Minneapolis. Liz worked with us to see how God moves us in places where we don't feel equipped or prepared but where the community needs care.2022-03-0232 minSWCHS EncounterChris Rasmussen | Brotherly AdviceSWCHS alumnus Chris Rasmussen was back on campus to share some wisdom from life in college. Chris encouraged us to foster real relationships with God and those around us through some brotherly advice.2022-02-2330 min
SWCHS EncounterJohn Smith | Are you ok with God's plan?John Smith came to share his life story and challenge us to surround ourselves with good people and to be ok with God's plan for our lives.2022-02-1636 minSWCHS EncounterDr. Ehresmann and Hunter Brown | MissionsScience teacher Dr.Ehresmann and alumnus Hunter Brown shared about their missions trip to Africa. Hunter also talked about God's calling in his life to pursue missions after high school.2022-02-0936 minSWCHS EncounterEncounter | Sammy WanyonyiSammy Wanyonyi shared his story of meeting God in Kenya as a boy, hearing God's call and going out to do God's work in the world. He challenged us to See, Repent and Go!2022-01-1232 min
SWCHS EncounterPanel on New Year's ResolutionsA group of SWCHS teachers sat down to discuss the benefits and challenges to setting resolutions and goals.2022-01-0537 min
SWCHS EncounterFall Focus | Levi the Poet Day 2Levi the Poet and Brian Goldie sat down to discuss poetry, Levi's testimony and the power of the God's incarnation.2021-10-0756 minSWCHS EncounterFall Focus | Levi the Poet Day 1Levi the Poet shared his testimony in poetry to start of Fall Focus.2021-10-0752 minSWCHS EncounterThor Benson | To Whom Do You Belong?Dr.Thor Benson shared the legacy of faith his grandfather left and challenged us to live in such a way as to make Christ attractive to those around us.2021-09-2926 minSWCHS EncounterStefan Van Voorst | Safety, Security, Risk and DangerStefan Van Voorst, director of one2one Minneapolis shared his experience of mentoring and living in Minneapolis during times of insecurity and turmoil. He challenged us to see how God is calling us to be willing to give up safety in order to help those around us.2021-09-2220 min
SWCHS EncounterSWCHS Staff and Student Panel | Faith and WorkStudents and staff assembled to discuss how the jobs, school work and activities we engage in can both give life and create chaos for us. Hear from a variety of voices on how to better glorify God with our labors.2021-09-1633 min
SWCHS EncounterBrian Goldie | Maybe it's good you lost your "faith."SWCHS Director of Spiritual Formation, Brian Goldie, challenges us to examine ideas in our lives we mistake for Christianity. Asking what is real Christianity?2021-09-1031 min
SWCHS EncounterAnnebett Pettit | ChangeIn anticipation of the end of the year, Annebett Pettit talks about how to handle life changes from a Christian perspective.2021-05-0337 minSWCHS EncounterCaden Winters | Facing InsecuritiesCaden Winters shared God's faithfulness in the midst of the insecurities he has faced in his life. Caden is a senior at SWCHS and serves as the chaplain's teacher's assistant.2021-04-1634 minSWCHS EncounterCassie Charles | Disabled People in the ChurchCassie Charles gives insight into living with a disability and shares ways in which Christians can care for and interact with those with disabilities.2021-04-0740 minSWCHS EncounterCorey Magstadt | Q & ABrian Goldie sat down with Corey Magstadt after Encounter today to ask a few follow-up questions about his ministry and work with the homeless.2021-03-1917 minSWCHS EncounterCorey Magstadt | Boundaries in the ChurchCorey Magstadt speaks on his own experience breaking down boundaries and biases within his faith and gives light to the importance of doing so in our own lives.2021-03-1737 min
SWCHS EncounterBritton Bishop | Q & ABrian Goldie sat down with Britton to ask questions sent in by the student body. Britton has been sharing with us during Spiritual Life Emphasis Week.2021-03-1138 minSWCHS EncounterBritton Bishop | Spiritual Life Emphasis WeekBritton Bishop is with SWCHS for our Spiritual Life Emphasis Week. He challenged us today to make God's word enough and to live our faith and not just talk about it.2021-03-0955 minSWCHS EncounterBrian Goldie | Our Father is Younger than WeMr. Goldie explores why it is that those things that once gave us so much pleasure seem to diminish in their effects and what can be done about it. Perhaps while we lose sensitivity and grow old our Father has the eternal appetite for infancy and can rejuvenate our delight in his simple gifts.2021-03-0236 minSWCHS EncounterMark Bell | Share Your BurdensMark Bell shares some of the dark moments in his own life and talks about the people who have helped him through it all.2021-02-2420 minSWCHS EncounterDonna Baklund | Anxiety in the Christian CommunityDonna Baklund shares her experience with anxiety and depression and how her faith walk has given her hope for a brighter future.2021-02-1735 minSWCHS EncounterTerrance Talley | God Loves You Like a DadTerrence Talley speaks about God's love and our worth in His eyes while telling stories from his own childhood and his experience ministering.2021-02-0342 min
SWCHS EncounterSWCHS Panel | Christianity & DisagreementsA panel of SWCHS students and faculty tackle the subject of approaching disagreements in a God-honoring way, and how empathy and grace are as important as ever in times like these.2021-01-2740 min
SWCHS EncounterWill Hines | A Family's Story of AdoptionWill Hines, personal friend of Peter Welle, shared his family's story of adopting a daughter from an abortion minded mother. The families story is an amazing story of redemption of his daughter, the birth mother and all involved.2021-01-2142 minSWCHS EncounterJoe Rigney | Bethlehem College and SeminaryJoe Rigney from Bethlehem College and Seminary joined us on campus and discussed being in God's presence.2021-01-1433 minSWCHS EncounterColonel Jim McEliece | Serving God, Serving CountrySWCHS English teacher Annebet Pettit's father Jim McEliece joined us for Veteran's Day to share his experience serving both God and country.2020-11-1334 minSWCHS EncounterColin Provart | Our Identity In ChristSWCHS alumnus Colin Provart came back to challenge us to live in our new identity in Christ. Colin shared his story of rooting himself is academics, relationships, dreams and ultimately the journey Jesus took him on to find his true identity.2020-11-0440 minSWCHS EncounterFall Focus Day 2 | Keith Ferrin - Learning to Read Your Bible and Enjoy It pt. 2In the second half of Fall Focus, Keith Ferrin gives additional tips on reading your Bible and the difference between memorizing and internalizing scripture.2020-10-071h 01SWCHS EncounterFall Focus Day 1 | Keith Ferrin - Learning to Read Your Bible and Enjoy ItKeith Ferrin shared his personal story about learning to read and love the Bible. Keith encouraged us to change the way we approach Bible reading so that we can learn to enjoy reading the Word more.2020-10-0659 minSWCHS EncounterBill Kuhn | God Doesn't Love with AsterisksBill Kuhn from Crown College speaks on the unconditionality of God's love and encourages us to remind ourselves of this truth when we feel unloved.2020-09-3038 minSWCHS EncounterMicah McDonald | From Fear to FaithMicah used his own story and the story of Lazarus to encourage us to move from Fear to Faith.2020-09-1737 minSWCHS EncounterBrian Goldie | FriendshipSWCHS teacher Brian Goldie speaks on the importance of friendship and the hindrances that Christians can face when forming intimate friendships with one another.2020-09-0936 minSWCHS EncounterSWCHS Special Encounter | Race and the SWCHS CommunityDan Beckering had parent and board member Clifton Ross on campus last Friday to lead a discussion with our community about Race at SWCHS. Listen in as Dan and Clifton talk about how we can love like Christ in these times of hurting.2020-09-0859 minSWCHS EncounterEric Samuel Timm | Moving from Fear to FearArtist, speaker and brother-in-Christ Eric Samuel Timm challenged us to move from living in fear to revering and fearing the Lord. Eric shared a painting with the students as he spoke, this work can be found on-site at SWCHS.2020-09-0245 minSWCHS EncounterSpiritual Life Emphasis Week: Day 3 - Paul EppersonPaul concluded our Spiritual Life Emphasis Week reminding us that Jesus is looking for workers because the harvest is ready. He encouraged us that we all have kingdom work to do in our own sphere of influence through the power of Christ.2020-03-1250 minSWCHS EncounterSpiritual Life Emphasis Week: Day 2 - Paul EppersonDuring the second day of Spiritual Life Emphasis Week, Paul walked our students through the work Christ did for us on the cross. Reminding us the of the amazing power in this story and it's practical power combating anxiety and stressors.2020-03-1239 minSWCHS EncounterSpiritual Life Emphasis Week: Day 1 - Paul EppersonPaul Epperson opened Spiritual Life Emphasis Week sharing his story of anxiety and fear when God felt distant and how God brought him through. He encouraged us to actively pray for one another to help us refocus on the God not ourselves during times of despair.2020-03-1047 minSWCHS EncounterJimmy Austin - Is ministry for me? Yes, it is!2010 Alum Jimmy Austin shares his journey of how God called him to, equipped him for and blessed him through a life in ministry. Jimmy's story demonstrates how we are all called to ministry.2020-03-0431 minSWCHS EncounterScott Hagen: Key Questions for PerseveranceScott Hagen, President of North Central University in Minneapolis, was on site challenging us to have grit in the face life's challenges. He presented four key questions to help measure our character.2020-02-2035 minSWCHS EncounterKari and Jason Maloney: God's Transforming Work in TrialsKari Maloney, Dean of Students, and her husband Jason shared how God has transformed them through trials.2020-02-1229 minSWCHS EncounterDavid Hoffner - The Value and Practice of Deep FriendshipDavid Hoffner, director of faith formation at Minnehaha Academy and friend of Thor Benson, shared the value of deep friendships as we walk with God and others.2020-02-0529 minSWCHS EncounterDavid Hoffner - Q&ABrian Goldie and David Hoffner sit down to talk deeper about creating and building deep friendships.2020-02-0505 min
SWCHS EncounterZach Anderson: Lean into SufferingMissionary and former SWCHS teacher, Zach Anderson, reminded us to lean into the suffering we face as it is often the means God uses to bring about His work in this broken world. Zach was sharing specifically with our seniors in mind as they are heading on their Dominican Republic trip next week.2019-11-1430 min
SWCHS EncounterDr.Christopher Yuan: Faith and SexualityDr.Christopher Yuan shared a message of clarity, hope and love on the topic of sexuality. Dr.Yuan is a professor at Moody Bible College, a published author and speaker who engages audiences on the topic of love, sexuality and the gospel.2019-11-0849 min
SWCHS EncounterDr.Christopher Yuan: Q&AChristopher Yuan answered questions from the student body after his presentation during Encounter.2019-11-0845 min
SWCHS EncounterMichael Furchert Q&AChaplain Brian Goldie sat down with Michael Furchert to discuss a bit more about the differences between Berlin Wall German church and spirituality and American churches.2019-10-2410 min
SWCHS EncounterMichael Furchert: God's Faithfulness in the Face of PersecutionPianist, public speaker and lover of Jesus, Micahel Furchert shared his families journey through WWII Germany and life behind the Berlin Wall. Michael's family held fast to their love for Jesus and time and time again saw His faithfulness as they held closely to Jesus in the face of persecution.
The music played at the start and end of the podcast is Michael's own compositions played by Michael during our Encounter service.2019-10-2347 min
SWCHS EncounterDr.Johanson: Fall Focus Day 2 - Identity MattersDr. Johanson closed out Fall Focus with a discussion on identity, both the lies culture tells us and the truth Christ tells us.2019-10-1046 min
SWCHS EncounterDr.Johanson: Fall Focus Day 1 - Family MattersDr.Johanson kicked off our 2019 Fall Focus by discussing the importance and impact our family story has on our lives. Dr.Johanson shared his own story and encouraged us to take the time to listen and understand the stories of others around us.2019-10-0947 min
SWCHS EncounterTerry Esau: Surprise me, God!Musician, author, father, husband and bike enthusiast Terry Esau shared about his experience putting aside personal and spiritual goals instead asking God to surprise him with God's goals and wishes. God did not disappoint!2019-10-0227 min
SWCHS EncounterTerry Esau Q&AJason Wipf sat down with Terry Esau after Encounter to talk more about what "Surprise me, God" looks like in our day-to-day life.2019-10-0216 min
SWCHS EncounterClifton Ross: Q&AChaplain Brian Goldie sits down with Clifton Ross with some follow up questions after today's Encounter service.2019-09-2512 min
SWCHS EncounterClifton Ross: Culture and ChristSWCHS father and board member Clifton Ross shares his story, encouraging us to love neighbors by listening and knowing those around us, regardless of their cultural backgrounds.2019-09-2530 min
SWCHS EncounterGoing Beyond: Dr.EhresmannOur own Dr.Ehresmann shared his story of God taking him beyond his comfort zone to grow deeper in Christ through missions trips to Uganda.2019-09-1128 min
SWCHS EncounterHabits: Brian GoldieChaplin Brian Goldie encouraged us to evaluate our habits and establish new rhythms to meet with God in our daily lives.2019-09-0429 min
SWCHS EncounterBranches of Christianity: A Discussion on Our Shared FaithSWCHS Chaplin Brian Goldie leads a discussion on the similarities and differences between branches of Christianity with guest speakers Father Andrew Morbey (representing Christian Orthodoxy), Father Paul Haverstock (representing Roman Catholicism) and Dr. Paul Helseth (representing Protestantism).2019-05-0250 min
SWCHS EncounterDay 2 - Spiritual Life Emphasis Week: David PierceDavid continued his series on bold faith with a challenge to pray big. He encourage SWCHS to view prayer not as a passive ritual but an active seeking of Jesus.
More information about David's ministry of Steiger International can be found at their website: www.steiger.org.2019-04-1030 min
SWCHS EncounterDay 1 - Spiritual Life Emphasis Week: David PierceAs part of SWCHS Spiritual Life Emphasis Week, David Pierce of Steiger International began a three part series concerning True Faith in the life of Christian. The 2nd and 3rd parts will be released Wednesday and Thursday of this week.2019-04-0923 min
SWCHS EncounterStacy Ingraham: Resolve in the Seasons of LifeStacey Ingraham shared her riveting life story as a testament to the resolve Christ offers those who love Him. Her story tells of Jesus working through sorrow and joy, tragedy and triumph.2019-03-1336 min