Chapel Talk at Wabash College
243 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA long-held tradition at Wabash College, Chapel Talks are convened throughout the school year, inviting a member of our community to speak their thoughts on current matters within and outside these classic halls. Join us every Thursday for current or archived talks, as we cherish and advance the honored name of our college
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Episodes
#222: Cpt. Carter Adams ’15
April 11, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Intelligence Officer of the Marine Corps, Captain Carter Adams ’15, with his talk titled: “Leading Effectively” Episode 222 – Original Speech Date: April 4, 2024
#221: President Scott E. Feller
April 04, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is 17th President of Wabash College, Dr. Scott Feller, with his talk titled: “Rivals” Episode 221 – Original Speech Date: March 28, 2024
#220: Jamie Sweet Douglas
March 28, 2024 21:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of the Counseling Center at Wabash, Jamie Douglas, with her talk titled: “Men’s Mental Health Matters” Episode 220 – Original Speech Date: March 21, 2024
#219: Jim Amidon '87
March 21, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 33.2 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of Strategic Communications and President’s Chief of Staff, Jim Amidon, Wabash class of 1987, with his talk titled: “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” Episode 219 – Original Speech Date: March 14, 2024
#218: Dr. Rick Warner H'13
March 15, 2024 21:05 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Professor of History and Department Chair, Dr. Rick Warner, honorary Wabash alumnus class of 2013, with his talk titled: “Wabash in War and Peace” Episode 218 – Original Speech Date: February 29, 2024
#217: Dr. Brian Tucker ’98
February 29, 2024 22:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Professor of German and division chair, Dr. Brian Tucker, Wabash class of 1998, with his talk titled: “Of Boys’ Schools and Men’s Colleges: Some Thoughts on Wabash’s Mission in the 21st Century” Episode 217 – Original Speech Date: February 22, 2024
#216: Josh Bleisch ’16
February 23, 2024 15:30 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is First Amendment lawyer Josh Bleisch, Wabash class of 2016, with his talk titled: “Honoring the Gentleman’s Rule in Today’s Dialogue” Episode 216 – Original Speech Date: February 15, 2024
#215: MXIBS Students 2024
February 16, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies Bradley Harrington ’24, Declan Chhay-Vickers ’26, Vaughn Dieter Taylor ’25, and Jordan Thomas ’24, with their talk titled: “What Does the MXI Mean to You?” Episode 215 – Original Speech Date: February 8, 2024
#214: Artie Equihua ’20
February 09, 2024 15:00 - 17 minutes - 24.8 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is former captain of the Little Giant Football Team, Artie Equihua, Wabash class of 2020, with his talk titled: “Creating Your Ideal Self” Episode 214 – Original Speech Date: February 1, 2024
#213: Cpt. Houston Mills ’85
February 02, 2024 15:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is President of Flight Operations and Safety at UPS, Captain Houston Mills, Wabash class of 1985, with his talk titled: “No One Breaks the Sound Barrier Alone – A Road Map to Success and Significance” Episode 213 – Original Speech Date: January 25, 2024
#212: Dr. Rick Warner H’13
January 25, 2024 22:00 - 20 minutes - 29 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Professor of History and Department Chair, Dr. Rick Warner, honorary Wabash alumnus class of 2013, with his talk titled: “WAF Today” Episode 212 – Original Speech Date: January 18, 2024
#211: Jason Anderson
December 14, 2023 22:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is dining room executive chef Jason Anderson, with his talk titled: “A Call to Serve” Episode 211 – Original Speech Date: December 7, 2023
#210: Dr. David Blix ’70
December 07, 2023 22:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week’s episode features a 2012 speech by Associate Professor of Religion, Dr. David Blix ’70, with his talk titled: “To Dig and To Love Your Home” Episode 210 – Original Speech Date: August 30, 2012
#209: Kip Chase ’03
November 30, 2023 22:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week’s episode features a 2012 speech by Past President of the National Association of Wabash Men, Kip Chase ’03, with his talk titled: “These Are Days to Remember” Episode 209 – Original Speech Date: November 29, 2012
#208: Brett Driscoll ’24
November 23, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Brett Driscoll, Wabash class of 2024, with his talk titled: “The Torch We Carry” Episode 208 – Original Speech Date: November 16, 2023
#207: Monon Bell Chapel 2023
November 16, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Little Giant Football Team Cooper Sullivan '24, Steven Thomas '24, Joe Mullin '24, and Liam Thompson ’24, followed up by Head Coach Don Morel, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 207 – Original Speech Date: November 9, 2023
#206: Charles Hintz ’13
November 09, 2023 22:00 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Charles Hintz, Wabash class of 2013, with his talk titled: “Five Lessons to Consider” Episode 206 – Original Speech Date: November 2, 2023
#205: Dr. Ethan Hollander
November 02, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Ethan Hollander, with his talk titled: “Is Democracy Broken?” Episode 205 – Original Speech Date: October 26, 2023
#204: LGBTQ+ History Month 2023
October 26, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the student LGBTQ+ group ‘shOUT, Liam Grennon ’24 and Sean Bledsoe ’26, with their talk titled: “‘shOUT, ‘shOUT, Let It All Out!” Episode 204 – Original Speech Date: October 19, 2023
#203: Dr. Stephen Morillo H’91
October 19, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week’s episode features a 2008 speech by Professor of History Emeritus, Dr. Stephen Morillo, honorary class of 1991, with his talk titled: “The Virtues of Procrastination” Episode 203 – Original Speech Date: September 25, 2008
#202: Dr. Gregory D. Hess
October 12, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is the 16th President of Wabash College, Dr. Gregory D. Hess, with his talk titled: “And Loud and Long Shall Echo the Song” Episode 202 – Original Speech Date: October 5, 2023
#201: La Alianza Students 2023
October 05, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel are officers of the student Hispanic/Latino group La Alianza, President Jacob Ramirez ’25, Past President Jonathan Gonzalez ’24, and alumnus Alejandro Maya ’13. Episode 201 – Original Speech Date: September 28, 2023
#200: Dean Michael Raters ’85
September 28, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week’s episode features a 2007 speech by the former Dean of Students Michael Raters, Wabash class of 1985, with his talk titled: “The Perils, Realities, and Responsibilities of Painting with the Same Brush” Episode 200 – Original Speech Date: September 20, 2007
#199: Dr. Chris Winter
September 21, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Sleep Health Expert Dr. Chris Winter, with his talk titled: “The Importance of Sleep” Episode 199 – Original Speech Date: September 14, 2023
#198: Leslie Weirich
September 14, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Suicide Prevention Advocate Leslie Weirich, with her talk titled: “One Second of Hope” Episode 198 – Original Speech Date: September 7, 2023
#197: Hugh Vandivier ’91
September 07, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Director of Annual Giving, Hugh Vandivier ’91, with his talk titled: “Stop, Start, Continue” Episode 197 – Original Speech Date: August 31, 2023
#196: Student Body Leaders
August 31, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Student Body Vice-President and President, Luis Rivera ’25 and Cole Bergman ’24, with their talk titled: “The Wabash Community” Episode 196 – Original Speech Date: August 24, 2023
#195: Sherry Ross
May 18, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBThis season’s final episode features a 2009 speech by Senior Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students, Sherry Ross, with her talk titled: “A View from My Small Window in Center Hall” Episode 195 – Original Speech Date: December 3, 2009
#194: Senior Chapel 2023
May 11, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBThis week features members of the Seniors Class of 2023: Ethan Stonis ’23 Jack Heldt ’23 Cooper Smith ’23 Mason Allen ’23 Episode 194 – Original Speech Date: April 27, 2023
#193: Freshman Chapel
April 27, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBThis week features members of the Freshmen Class of 2026: Brandon Hammer ’26 Ryan Frazier ’26 TJ Alexander ’26 James Wallace ’26 Jorge Noriega ’26 Myles Bernat ’26 Episode 193 – Original Speech Date: April 20, 2023
#192: Ted Grossnickle ’73
April 20, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is fundraiser and non-profit advisor Ted Grossnickle, Wabash class of 1973, with his talk titled: “Reimagining Generosity in America” Episode 192 – Original Speech Date: April 13, 2023
#191: Michael Dockendorf ’72
April 14, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is managing director at the Peakstone Group in Chicago, Michael Dockendorf, Wabash class of 1972, with his talk titled: “Play as Long as You Can Get Away With It” Episode 191 – Original Speech Date: April 6, 2023
#190: Jim Amidon ’87
April 06, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBThis week’s episode features a 2014 speech by Director of Strategic Communications and President’s Chief of Staff, Jim Amidon ’87, with his talk titled: “This Place” Episode 190 – Original Speech Date: April 10, 2014
#189: Jim Hawksworth ’95
March 30, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is current Vice-President of the National Association of Wabash Men, Jim Hawksworth, Wabash class of 1995, with his talk titled: “Care, Dare, Share: The Actions of Success” Episode 189 – Original Speech Date: March 30, 2023
#188: Marc Nichols ’92
March 23, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Past NAWM President and Chief Counsel for the FAA, Marc Nichols, Wabash class of 1992, with his talk titled: “How Does It End?” Episode 188 – Original Speech Date: March 23, 2023
#187: Dr. Anne Bost
March 16, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week’s episode features a 2015 speech by visiting assistant professor of Biology, Dr. Anne Bost, with her talk titled: “80,000 Hours and One Moment” Episode 187 – Original Speech Date: March 19, 2015
#186: David Lewis ’81
March 10, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Trustee and Former Chief Tax Executive at Eli Lilly and Company David Lewis, Wabash class of 1981, with his talk titled: “Near Misses, A Few Wins, Reflections” Episode 186 – Original Speech Date: March 2, 2023
#185: Andrew Dorrel ’94
March 02, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of Culver Academies Summer Camps Andrew Dorrel, Wabash class of 1994, with his talk titled: “Lines” Episode 185 – Original Speech Date: February 23, 2023
#184: Dr. Jill Lamberton
February 23, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Dr. Jill Lamberton, with her talk titled: “Show Up, Listen In, Lead On” Episode 184 – Original Speech Date: February 16, 2023
#183: Aman Brar ’99
February 16, 2023 22:00 - 25 minutes - 35.9 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Trustee Aman Brar, Wabash class of 1999, with his talk titled: “The Age of the Algorithm” Episode 183 – Original Speech Date: February 9, 2023
#182: Black History Month 2023
February 10, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies K’tren Wilson ’24, Christian Gray ’25, Jeremiah Clayton ’26, and Malik Barnes ’23, with their talk titled: “Angles Oppressionis” Episode 182 – Original Speech Date: February 2, 2023
#181: Peter Wright ’81
February 02, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is environmental lawyer Peter Wright, Wabash class of 1981, with his talk titled: “Into the Arena: A Series of Unplanned Events” Episode 181 – Original Speech Date: January 26, 2023
#180: Bryce McCullough ’23
January 26, 2023 22:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Student Body President Bryce McCullough, Wabash class of 2023, with his talk titled: “Sustaining the Wabash Institution” Episode 180 – Original Speech Date: January 19, 2023
#179: Dr. K. Donald Shelbourne ’72
December 15, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is orthopedic surgeon Dr. K. Donald Shelbourne, Wabash class of 1972, with his talk titled: “How Wabash Changed My Life” Episode 179 – Original Speech Date: December 8, 2022
#178: Ben Kesling ’02
December 08, 2022 22:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Wall Street Journal Correspondent Ben Kesling, Wabash class of 2002, with his talk titled: “What Are You Waiting For?” Episode 178 – Original Speech Date: December 1, 2022
#177: Dr. James Brown
December 01, 2022 22:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week’s episode features a 2012 speech by Professor of Physics Dr. James Brown, with his talk titled: “The Large and Small of It” Episode 177 – Original Speech Date: November 1, 2012
#176: Chris Braun ’84
November 24, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Board of Trustees member and attorney Chris Braun, Wabash class of 1984, with his talk titled: “The Lifetime Value and Power of a Wabash Education” Episode 176 – Original Speech Date: November 24, 2022
#175: Monon Bell Chapel 2022
November 17, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Little Giant Football Team Cooper Sullivan '24, Cade Lansdale '23, Joe Mullin '24, and Liam Thompson '24, followed up by Head Coach Don Morel, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 175 – Original Speech Date: Nov. 10, 2022
#174: Dr. V. Daniel Rogers H’12
November 10, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel is Professor of Spanish and Chairman of the Asian Studies Department Dr. Dan Rogers, honorary class of 2012, with his talk titled: “1,238,722 Steps” Episode 174 – Original Speech Date: November 3, 2022
#173: LGBTQ+ History Month 2022
November 03, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBSpeaking in Pioneer Chapel are shOUT members Luis Rivera ’25, Matt Franz ’25, and Corey Leuters ’19, with their talk titled: “Homophobia Has No Home” Episode 173 – Original Speech Date: October 27, 2022