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Coach Justin Carver reminds listeners that God did not promise a perfect life and that life is not about perfection but direction. Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Caitlyn Trower, a junior from Sherman, SD, shares her story and encourages audience members to step out of their comfort zones to show people God's love.

Dr. Billy Lones, chair of the criminal justice department, encourages listeners to live a life full of vinyl experiences instead of settling for the mp3 version.

Kelsey Beck, a sophomore from Laurel, MT, reminds listeners of the only "label" that matters. Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Romans 5:6, Psalm 18:35, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 4:32, John 8:36

YC Sophomore, Brooke Barker from Ft. Smith, AR, asks listeners to contemplate if will be ready when their season is over? If they will have peace when the evening comes?

YC Senior, Deja Derrell from Colorado Springs, CO shares past fears and how she overcame them to reach her goals on the court.

Recent graduate and admissions enrollment counselor, Cole Satterfield addresses the need for positivity as well as challenging students to seek change on a micro-level.

Mrs. Catherine Seufferlein, Vice President for Student Development, asks listeners the question,"How is your soul?" She challenges listeners to learn to sit in silence, to listen and to reflect.

Ian Wallgren, a YC junior from Menominee, MI, encourages listeners to push past the what ifs and regrets and look for the lessons that can be learned in the trials of life.

Dr. Aleshia O'Neal, assistant professor of english, talks about the "masks" we wear. She challenges listeners to remove their masks and seek their identity in Christ.

YC student, Emily Eggar poses the question, "What are we supposed to do now?" encouraging listeners to think about the ways they can be intentional with their time even after the chaos has settled.

Vice President for Spiritual Development, Dr. Sam Garner, challenges listeners to take the opportunity before them to grow and transform in the midst of being uncomfortable. Followed by a prayer for our students lead by Dr. Clark Roush, Endowed Chair for the Performing Arts, and a prayer for our faculty and staff lead by student, Alex Motta.

Josh Nething, assistant coach for the track & field and cross country teams as well as an academic success coach, encourages listeners to focus on how they respond and what they can control in the midst of trials.

Dr. Sam Garner, vice president for spiritual development, shares the story of Moses' and the burning bush and challenges listeners to seek the ways God is trying to grab their attention. Followed prayers lead by Cabral Calazans and Dr. Billy Lones for the faculty, staff and students of YC. Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4

Dr. Sam Garner, Vice President for Spiritual Development, encourages listeners to create space in their lives to hear God and listen for his voice amongst the chaos.

President Smith opens the new semester posing a few questions for the YC Community: How will you respond when you encounter Jesus? Will you let Him transform you? Scripture: Luke 8

Vice President for Enrollment and Athletics, Jared Stark, reminds listeners not to mistake peace for nothingness and encourages them to seek Jesus in our response to life's chaos.

Chris Martens, a YC junior from Alden, MN, expresses his gratitude to York College by sharing some of his experiences as a student.

Bailey Davis, head coach for the cheer and dance teams, shares a story from Exodus encouraging listeners to embrace the community around them and hold up each other's hands.

Mrs. Christi Lones, assistant professor of history and Emily Lutz, alumni relations officer present a history of the women's suffragist movement and encourage students to exercise their right to vote this November.

Provost Dr. Shane Mountjoy encourages students to reclaim the year with a living hope and reminds listeners that hope takes root in the struggles.

Student, Victoria Miller, tells the story of 9/11 and reminds listeners of the importance to care and show God's love to everyone. "Even though it hurts to care, it's so worth it." "We have a limitless supply of God's love. People need it desperately. So why aren't we out there giving it to them?

YC Junior, Bryce Smith, from Elgin, Iowa, tells the story of a canoe trip that ended with a rather embarrassing mishap but one that gave him a new perspective on life.

York College's 21st president, Dr. Sam Smith opens the new semester by encouraging students, faculty, and staff to have the boldness like that found in an athletic apparel company's slogan and the story found in Matthew 14. The opening chapel marked the beginning of the 130th year of York College.