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How much of your day revolves around you? Your thoughts, your feelings, things you want, things you’re worried or excited about, things that affect YOU? The answer to that question is probably more than we want to admit. We’re prone to live life mostly for ourselves, but Jesus is calling us into something different. Into a life lived for him. Alex finishes up our last week of Seven with Revelation 3:14-22.

Revelation 3:7-13

What do we do hold on to when life is hard? Does it give us the stability we actually need? Kyle continues our series, Seven, and shows us how Jesus’s letter to a church in Philadelphia gives us a better answer.

Rev. 3:1-6

Jesus’s words to a church in Sardis in the first century raise an important question: Is our faith vibrant and alive? Or have we grown complacent and find ourselves going through the motions? Kyle continues our series, “Seven,” and challenges us to see that there should be a connection between what we believe about Jesus and how we live.

When it comes to our faith, what’s the cost of our compromise? When we settle for a faith that is based on Jesus and ____, what do we lose? Listen as Emilee continues our series through the book of Revelation.

Guest speaker, Michael Porter Sr. discusses Revelation 2, where Jesus addresses the church in Pergamum. In a world filled with pressures and temptations, God's Word can bring freedom despite what society expects from us. Michael pushes the importance of remaining faithful and challenges us to consider what truly matters.

If Jesus is good, why does following him seem to make life harder? How do we remain faithful to Jesus and live for his kingdom while living in a world that’s so different? Listen as Davis continues our series through the seven letters to the secen churches in Revelation.

What causes us to fall out of love with Jesus? And how do we come back to him? Listen as Emilee kicks off our new series, going through the seven letters to the seven churches in Revelation.

We’ve got a problem that we can’t seem to fix. We can ignore it, we can avoid it, but when it comes to sin, we just can’t seem to get rid of the shame and guilt we sometimes feel. Thankfully, God has a solution. Join Alex as she walks through God’s character of forgiveness in our series YHWH.

We live in the age of ghosting. Is that what God is like too? Not according to Exodus 34. Yahweh abounds in love and faithfulness. But what does that mean for us? Listen in as Kyle continues our series, YHWH.

We don’t like thinking about God’s anger. We don’t want a God who gets mad or punishes sin. But what if God’s anger was actually a good thing? What if his anger at evil was good news for us? Join Alex as she explores God’s character of patience and justice in our series YHWH.

Exodus 34:6

The thing that Yahweh wants us to know about himself, maybe more than anything else, is that he’s compassionate and gracious. Is that what comes into your mind when you think about God? We love that God is compassionate and gracious toward us, but what about others? Kyle continues our series, YHWH.

Have you ever noticed how often the Bible mentions “other gods”? What’s that about? And what does it have to do with us today? Join us for week two of our series YHWH as Alex talks about putting our trust in the incomparable, unmatched, unrivaled God of the universe.

Exodus 34:5

Did you know God has a name? No, it’s not God. It’s Yahweh. And the fact that he reveals his name to us reveals something about him – he wants us to relate to him personally. Is that how you think about God? Listen along as Kyle kicks off our new Tuesday Night series, YHWH.

Do you like winning? Who doesn’t, right? At the end of Jesus’s life, it looked like a humiliating defeat. But really, it was his path to victory all along. What does the crucifixion mean for us? Kyle continues our series Jesus Unfiltered.

Mark 14:66-72

God’s really good at using our mistakes and failures and transforming them as a part of the bigger story he’s telling. But how? Hear about how Peter denied knowing God, and how God brought him back into a relationship with him and used him for something bigger than himself.

According to the Bible, we have a problem bigger than our relational conflict or anxiety or loneliness or financial struggles. It’s the problem at the root of every problem. But what does that have to do with Jesus? Kyle continues our series, Jesus Unfiltered, with a message from Mark 14.

At times many of us find ourselves gripped by darkness; caught inside a storm we can’t control. Something got into our lives and instead of bringing happiness and peace and comfort, it’s only brought more pain and isolation and destruction. What does Jesus do with someone like that? Hear from Kyle as he continues our series, Jesus Unfiltered, with a message from Mark 4:35-5:20.

How do you want to be seen by others? Is it by what you do, or the character you show? In a strange story about a fruitless fig tree, Jesus shows us that following him means reflecting his character. Join Alex in Mark 11:12-24 as we continue in our series, Jesus Unfiltered.

Are you tired of trying, striving, and proving you’re good enough? What if we were never supposed to live that way? In a world where we’re told it’s up to us to be good enough to get the things in life that matter, Jesus comes along and offers us another way. Mark 10:17-28

What kind of leader was Jesus and why do so many people follow him? Pastor Sean Boone from The Bridge in Ferguson, MO joins us to answer these questions and more as we continue our series, “Jesus Unfiltered.”

We’ve all got a bad habit of saying things we don’t quite mean. More often than we realize, there’s a disconnect between our words and our heart. In Mark 7, Jesus says that’s a pretty big issue. So what do we do? Join Alex in looking at how our words should reflect a heart for Jesus as we continue in our series, Jesus Unfiltered.

We all have plans in our lives: things we think that will bring us happiness, comfort, peace. It’s tempting to use Jesus as a way to get what we want in life, but Jesus says that if we follow him, we’ll get even more than we hoped for. Davis continues our Tuesday Night sermon series, “Jesus unfiltered.”

Sometimes the noise in our life is so loud! It comes at us from every direction, all the time, competing for our time and attention. In Mark chapter 4, Jesus cuts through the noise to speak to us directly by telling a simple story with a much deeper meaning. Kyle continues our Tuesday Night series, “Jesus Unfiltered.”

Ever feel like you’re not good enough for Jesus? What if he told you that you don’t have to be? If you’re tired of trying to earn Jesus’ love, hear what he has to say in Mark 2 and 3. Join Alex as she talks about being in relationship with the true king in our Tuesday Night series, “Jesus Unfiltered.”

Mark 1:1-15

If someone asked “How do I know if I’m a Christian?” what would you say? Jesus has an answer that may surprise you. Hear from Kyle as he continues our Tuesday Night series, “Jesus Unfiltered.”

Mark 8:27-30

2000 years ago Jesus asked a question that’s just as important today as it was then. How would you answer? Hear from Kyle as he kicks off the Fall Semester from Tradition’s Plaza at the University of Missouri.

For our last Tuesday Night of the semester, we celebrated all the ways we've witnessed God's faithfulness this year!

What are we here for? Why did God create us? What’s out purpose in life? For the last 6 weeks, we’ve been exploring these questions. Now, in Ecclesiastes 12, we get a clear answer. Want to know what it is? Join us as Alex wraps up our series, The Pursuit of Purpose.

Ecclesiastes 5

What comes to your mind when you think about God? Some say it’s the most important thing about you. Why? Because what you believe about God shapes how you live. Kyle teaches from Ecclesiastes 5 as he continues our series, The Pursuit of Purpose.

Ecclesiastes 4

The Bible teaches that it’s not good to be alone, and yet Gen Z is the loneliest generation in America. Ecclesiastes 4 teaches us four things that contribute to our isolation, and why living for “we” is better than living for “me.” Kyle continues our series, The Pursuit of Purpose.

“Out of time” Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Life is a beautiful gift, but it moves fast and only in one direction. If everything we do ends in death, how do we find meaning in our time on earth? Davis continues our Tuesday Night series “The Pursuit of Purpose” as Ecclesiastes moves closer to answering “what is our purpose?”

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Life, according to Ecclesiastes, is elusive. It’s short. And it’s often repetitive. So, what’s the point? What’s our purpose in that? A lot of us aren’t sure. Hear from Kyle how Ecclesiastes answers as he kicks off our new Tuesday Night series, “The Pursuit of Purpose.”

It’s been said the longest distance in the world is between our head and our heart. When it comes to living out who we really are, how do we close the gap between what we know to be true and what we feel is real?

Labels are a normal part of life. Whether it’s ingredient lists or book titles, clothing tags or mailing addresses, labels help us identify things. But when we label people, the result is reducing who they really are down to one word. In the end, labels just aren’t enough. So then how should we define who we are? Join Alex for answers as we continue in our series: Identity Crisis.

Christina, Alex, Davis, and Cole talk about finding our identity in our relationship status. They help us think through and answer the questions: Why is it so easy to find our identity in the fact that were’s single? Why is it easy to become co-dependent on our significant other? Why is Jesus actually the better answer and who we should actually seek to find our identity?

We all want to fit in and social media has given us the ability to craft our image until people accept us. And yet, we’re lonelier than ever. Why? Jesus tells us we weren’t made to just fit in, we were made to belong.

Three-fourths of Gen Z feels “inadequate” or “not enough.” What do we do with that? Just try harder? That only sends us into an endless cycle of comparison and discontentment. God offers a better way - a path to an identity we were made for.

Most, if not all of us, find our identity (at least in part) in what others want, expect, or need us to be. But constantly trying to live up to the expectations of other people is a miserable way to live. Jesus offers something better - an identity base not on what we do for others, but what he’s done for us.

If someone asked you, “Who are you?”, what would you say? What or who defines your identity? Do you feel like you know the real you, or just versions of yourself?Veritas is unpacking these questions and more with our series Identity Crisis. Join us as Alex kicks things off by asking the not so simple question: “Who Am I?”

What’s the issue with getting drunk? Does God really care if I drink underage? What does the Bible actually (if you can italicize, italicize actually) say about alcohol? For our last talk in this series, we’re asking all the questions you’ve probably had, but never wanted to ask, about drinking.

Guest Speaker: Patrick Miller

We live in a society that believes it is always right, so it’s no surprise that Christians fall victim to the same thing. But aren’t Christians called to live differently? We brought in guest speaker, Patrick Miller, to answer this weeks hard question, “Why can’t Christians admit when they’re wrong”.

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Guest Speaker: Greg Johnson

Homosexuality is a hot topic in today’s culture, but what does the Bible have to say about it? Does Jesus love gay people? Greg Johnson, a pastor at Memorial Presbyterian Church in St. Louis and author of Still Time to Care: What We Can Learn from the Church’s Failed Attempt to Cure Homosexuality, answers the question: “Is Jesus for Gay People?”

Pastor after pastor and church after church seems to be getting caught up in public scandals... aren't Jesus' people supposed to be loving other people, not hurting them? What do we do with this reality? Davis talks about Jesus' response to scandal and a vision for the future of his people, the church.

The Bible warns us about practices related to the occult, but why? Isn’t it all just a bunch of make believe? Not exactly. With halloween around the corner, Kyle talks about the rise in interest of the occult among Gen Z and why that’s not a good thing.

In the United States, Gen Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse age group in all of U.S. History. As their influence transforms culture around them, people are asking why American Christianity sometimes still looks like a white, western religion. Does the Bible have anything to say about who Christianity is for? Does history give us any insight to how the gospel message has impacted the world? Join Alex as she continues our series on "Hard Questions, [Un]Easy Answers".

One of the most common questions when it comes to Christianity is how a loving God can allow His children to endure pain and suffering. Special guest and Veritas student, Kiley Lemasters, joins Kyle to share her story and help us understand God's plan for our suffering.

Hard Questions, [Un]Easy Answers: Week 5 with guest speaker, Dave Cover.

Hard Questions, [Un]Easy Answers: Week 4 with Kyle Richter

Hard Questions, [Un]Easy Answers: Week 3 with Alex Gray

Hard Questions, [Un]Easy Answers: Week 2 with Kyle Richter

Hard Questions, [Un]Easy Answers: Week 1

What do Apple, Peloton, Cross Fit, and Soul Cycle all have in common? They’ve all figured out what we all want most - a place to belong. Jesus gives us just that, and at Veritas, that’s what we’re all about: Jesus. Whoever you are, whatever you’ve done, whatever you’re doing, whatever questions and doubts and insecurities and imperfections you have, we hope you’ll join Kyle as he explains why you belong at Veritas. 

A lot of us are lonely, and it’s taking a toll on us. But what do we do with feelings of isolation? Join Alex as she gives practical advice on how to combat loneliness and ways to deeply connect.

Everything’s Not Fine: Anxiety

A lot of us think the Bible’s response to anxiety is, “Stop it!” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. What does it say? Listen in as Kyle kicks off our new series - Everything’s Not Fine - on mental health.

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Dating is hard. It's full of uncertainty, anxiety, and discomfort. During the Swipe Right series, we gave our students the chance to send us any questions they had about dating. Guest speakers from The Crossing use biblical truth and personal experience to bring clarity to some of the most asked dating questions submitted throughout the weeks. 

With endless advice and options at our fingertips, you’d think dating would be less confusing and ambiguous. How do we date each other well? Listen as Emilee gives us 5 biblical principles we can apply to our dating lives.

Nobody’s perfect. There will always be things about the other person we wish were different. But what are the warning signs we should look for in dating? Kyle continues our series Swipe Right with 10 dating red flags from 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

The world around us has a lot to say about what dating should look like. While it may sound great, it’s not always great for us. So where do we turn? Who has the answers when it comes to all our dating questions? Alex Gray continues our Swipe Right series with Dating Myths 2.

Dating Myths Pt. 1

Dating is complicated. We love it and we hate it. We want it and we don’t. It’s exciting and confusing. But part of what makes it confusing is that often turn to what our culture thinks over what God thinks. What does our culture think? Kyle Richter kicks off Swipe Right with a message on dating myths.

Different Purpose | 1 Peter 2:9-12

There can be a ton of pressure in college to find your purpose. But the things we turn to for meaning often over-promise and under-deliver. Emilee helps us see how Jesus offers a better purpose for our lives as she finishes our series, Different.

Following Jesus in a culture that doesn’t will be hard. Being Different is going to make us stick out. But how do we respond when others question our faith? Do we crumble, fight back, shut down, doubt? Alex Gray explores 1 Peter to help us see a different perspective on handling hardship.

What comes to mind when people hear your name or see your face? In other words, what are you known for? What do you want to be known for? Most of us probably don’t think of “holy” as an answer, and yet, that’s exactly what God wants. But what does that mean? Kyle Richter kicks off our new Tuesday Night series, Different.

Have you ever considered how the way you view yourself affects the way you love people? We’re all prone to let our accomplishments define who we are. But how does that affect how we treat the people around us? And what the Gospel really change about that? Listen as Emilee finishes up our series in Galatians.

Everybody wants the freedom to live life how they see fit. The good news? God gives us that freedom, but we’re left with the question - how are we going to use it?  The way we answer that question will tell a story about Jesus to the people around us. Join Davis as he continues our Tuesday night series “Galatians.”

We all want to live a life that counts for something, don’t we? But how do we know what that looks like? What does it mean to make life count? 2000 years ago, a letter was written to a small church in Galatia, and in it we find the answer. Alex Gray explores the only thing that really counts in our Tuesday Night series, “Galatians.”

There is nothing you can do to add to what Jesus has already done for you. And what Jesus has already done for you is everything you could possibly need. Join Kyle as he continues our Tuesday night series, “Galatians."

Our eyes and ears are the gateway to our hearts. That means that what we read, watch, and listen to is shaping who we are. Listen as guest speaker Michael Porter, Sr. walks us through how learning to meditate on the Bible can change our lives for the better.

So many have felt the effects of division in the church. What causes this division and is there any hope for unity? Listen as Justin points out division the church in Galatia and Paul’s hope for unity in the good news of Jesus Christ as we continue our series “Galatians."

Do you find yourself doing things to get others to notice you? To praise you? It's exhausting, right? Listen as Kyle explores our common human struggle with people pleasing and how Jesus' answers our needs as we continue our series "Galatians."

Have you lost sight of the what's most important to you? In a world with so many competing ideas and values, it's not so uncommon, but that's also exactly what happened to the church of Galatia thousands of years ago. In his letter to the Galatian church, Paul reminds us of the importance of the Gospel of the Saving King Jesus. Listen as Emilee kicks off our new Tuesday Night series, "Galatians."

Our habits can change the course of our lives, but for the better or worse? Patrick shares how a hunger for reading the Bible can satisfy us and change our lives as he finishes our series "Trajectory."

Whether you know it or not, there is a throne in your life, and someone or something is King of your life. The most important question, though, is who sits on that throne? Listen as Keith Simon continues our series, "Trajectory."

When “hard” comes our way in life, we all have to make choices about where to go. Jesus said the same thing 2000 years ago, but did it in the form of a question, and it’s a question that might make us a little uncomfortable. Kyle Richter continues our Tuesday night series, “Trajectory."