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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

247 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

A 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

#41: Dr. Crystal Benedicks

January 18, 2018 22:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MB

This week’s episode features a 2010 Spring talk given by Dr. Crystal Benedicks, titled: “Ten Things I Know About Writing” Episode 41 - Original Speech Date: Apr. 1, 2010

#40: Ted Grossnickle ’73

December 14, 2017 22:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MB

This week’s episode features a 2009 Fall talk given by Ted Grossnickle ’73, titled: “Fires We Did Not Kindle” Episode 40 - Original Speech Date: Oct. 8, 2009

#39: Dr. V. Daniel Rogers

December 07, 2017 22:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. V. Daniel Rogers, with his talk titled: “Living with Scientists” Episode 39 - Original Speech Date: Dec. 7, 2017

#39: Dr. V. Daniel Rogers H'12

December 07, 2017 22:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. V. Daniel Rogers, with his talk titled: “Living with Scientists” Episode 39 - Original Speech Date: Dec. 7, 2017

#38: Dean Scott Feller

November 30, 2017 22:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dean Scott Feller, with his talk titled: “A Late Thanksgiving” Episode 38 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 30, 2017  

#37: Todd Barton ’00

November 16, 2017 22:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Todd Barton ‘00, with his talk titled: “Shrinking the Divide – A Listener’s Guide” Episode 37 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 16, 2017

#36: Monon Bell Chapel 2017

November 13, 2017 22:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Little Giant Football Team and Head Coach Don Morel, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 36 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 9, 2017

#35: Dean Michael Raters ’85

November 02, 2017 21:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dean Michael Raters ‘85, with his talk titled: “Here We Go Wabash…It Starts With Us” Episode 35 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 2, 2017

#34: Dr. Preston Bost

October 26, 2017 20:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

This week's Chapel Talk episode features Dr. Preston Bost given his speech entitled: "An Innocent Man" Episode 34 - Original Speech Date: Oct. 26, 2017

#33: Hugh Vandivier '91

October 19, 2017 21:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Hugh Vandivier ’91, with his talk titled: “Connecting the Dots” Episode 33 - Original Speech Date: Oct. 19, 2017

#32: Coach Olmy Olmstead ’04

October 12, 2017 21:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

This week’s Chapel Talk episode features a 2014 Spring semester talk given by Olmy Olmstead ’04, titled: “Wabash…From the Heart” Episode 32 - Original Speech Date: Feb. 6, 2014

#31: Jon Pactor '71

October 05, 2017 21:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Jon Pactor ’71, with his talk titled: “Wabash, God, And That Old Time Religion” Episode 31 - Original Speech Date: Oct. 5, 2017

#30: Rob Shook '83

September 28, 2017 21:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Rob Shook ’83, with his talk titled: “Visibility, Authenticity, Engagement, and Civility” Episode 30 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 28, 2017

#29: Steve Hoffman ’85

September 21, 2017 21:00 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MB

This week’s Chapel Talk episode features a 2008 Spring semester talk given by Steve Hoffman ’85, titled: “Yay-Rah! Wabash! Nice Game!” Episode 29 - Original Speech Date: Feb. 7, 2008

#28: Jack Kellerman ’18

September 14, 2017 21:00 - 15 minutes - 22.1 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Jack Kellerman ’18, with his talk titled: “State of the Campus” Episode 28 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 14, 2017

#27: Lt. General Michelle Johnson

September 07, 2017 21:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Lt. General Michelle Johnson, with her talk titled: “Open to What Can Be” Episode 27 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 7, 2017

#26: Dr. Gregory Hess

August 31, 2017 21:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is President Gregory Hess, with his talk titled: “Let Me Be Franks With You” Episode 26 - Original Speech Date: Aug. 31, 2017

#26: President Gregory D. Hess

August 31, 2017 21:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is President Gregory Hess, with his talk titled: “Let Me Be Franks With You” Episode 26 - Original Speech Date: Aug. 31, 2017

Bonus: Commencement Speeches 2017

July 31, 2017 20:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

This week’s Chapel Talk episode features the Commencement Speakers for the class of 2017: Adam Burtner’s “An Opportunity, Not a Credential” Bilal Jawed’s “Where Wabash Lives” Episode B1 - Original Speech Date: May 14, 2017

#25: Senior Chapel 2017

July 24, 2017 20:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

This week’s Chapel Talk episode features the Senior Chapel of the class of 2017: Tu Nguyen’s “Xin Chao Wabash” Riley Lefever’s “The 4-Step Guide to Greatness” Boyd Haley’s “Wabash Is Not and Should Not Be a Safe Space” Rodrigo Porras’s “Juventud, Divino Tesoro” Episode 25 - Original Speech Date: Apr. 27, 2017

#24: Kim King ’99

July 17, 2017 20:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MB

This week’s Chapel Talk episode features Kim King ’99 in Pioneer Chapel, giving his talk titled: “Toward a Meaning of a Personal Checklist” Episode 24 - Original Speech Date: Apr. 20, 2017

#23: Dr. Matt Wells

July 10, 2017 20:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MB

This week’s Chapel Talk episode features Dr. Matt Wells in Pioneer Chapel, giving his talk titled: “A Very American Life” Episode 23 - Original Speech Date: Mar. 30, 2017

#22: Dr. Neil Schmitzer-Torbert

July 03, 2017 20:00 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MB

This week’s Chapel Talk episode features Dr. Neil Schmitzer-Torbert in Pioneer Chapel, giving his talk titled: “What’s in a Name?” Episode 22 - Original Speech Date: Mar. 23, 2017

#21: Jason Bridges ’98

June 26, 2017 20:00 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MB

This week’s Chapel Talk episode features Jason Bridges ’98 in Pioneer Chapel, giving his talk titled: “Please, Please Be More Vulnerable” Episode 21 - Original Speech Date: Mar. 2, 2017

#20: Jim Amidon ’87

June 19, 2017 20:00 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MB

This week’s Chapel Talk episode features Jim Amidon ’87 in Pioneer Chapel, giving his talk titled: “Whose Wabash Is It, Anyway?” Episode 20 - Original Speech Date: Feb. 23, 2017

Summer 2017 Release Announcement

June 01, 2017 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MB

This summer, we're following a special release schedule for our Spring talks – these episodes will be released on Mondays at 4pm Eastern, starting on June 19th, 2017. Stay tuned!

#19: Marianne Isaacs

February 09, 2017 22:21 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Marianne Isaacs, with her talk titled: “Why Wabash College is More Than Just That Place Where My Husband Went to School” Episode 19 - Original Speech Date: Feb. 9, 2017

#18: The Sphinx Club

February 07, 2017 17:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel are current members of the Sphinx Club and Rhyne Class, presenting: “Celebration of Black History Month” Episode 18 - Original Speech Date: Feb. 2, 2017

#17: Tyler Wade ’12

January 26, 2017 21:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Tyler Wade ’12, with his talk titled: “1,367: Why you should live in the moment, laugh often, have lunch with interesting people and answer the phone when your friends call” Episode 17 - Original Speech Date: Jan. 26, 2017

#16: Dr. Bill Cook ’66

January 19, 2017 22:11 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Bill Cook, with his talk titled: “Becoming Whole: How I Have Begun to Organize and Integrate the Pieces of My Life” Episode 16 - Original Speech Date: Jan. 19, 2017

#15: Steve Bowen ’68

December 08, 2016 21:09 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Steve Bowen ’68, with his talk titled: “When College Days are Past" Episode 15 - Original Speech Date: Dec. 8, 2016

#14: Dr. Jill Lamberton

December 01, 2016 21:40 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Jill Lamberton, with her talk titled: "tl;dr" Episode 14 - Original Speech Date: Dec. 1, 2016

#13: Dr. Jonathan Baer

November 24, 2016 17:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

This week's Chapel Talk episode features a 2009 Fall semester talk given by Dr. Jonathan Baer, titled: "Victory in Defeat" Episode 13 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 24, 2009

#12: Dr. Richard Bowen

November 17, 2016 21:42 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Richard Bowen, with his talk titled: "Will the Real ‘Old Wabash’ Please Stand Up?" Episode 12 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 17, 2016

#11: Monon Bell Chapel 2016

November 10, 2016 21:06 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel are the Wabash Football Team Captains and Head Coach Don Morel, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 11 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 10, 2016

#10: Dr. Jim Cherry

November 03, 2016 20:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. James Cherry, with his talk titled: "Of Uncomfortable Truths; or, Why the Answer is Always in the Room" Episode 10 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 3, 2016

#10: Dr. James Cherry

November 03, 2016 20:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. James Cherry, with his talk titled: "Of Uncomfortable Truths; or, Why the Answer is Always in the Room" Episode 10 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 3, 2016

#9: J.J. Peller ‘13

October 27, 2016 20:55 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is J.J. Peller ‘13, with his talk titled: "How to Get the Job You Want: Networking Strategies" Episode 09 - Original Speech Date: Oct. 27, 2016

#8: Dr. Bill Cook ‘66

October 20, 2016 20:21 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

This week's Chapel Talk episode features a 2009 Spring semester talk given by Dr. Bill Cook ‘66, titled: "Going to the Chapel and I’m Gonna…" Episode 08 - Original Speech Date: Mar. 5, 2009

#7: Dr. Sara Drury

October 13, 2016 20:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MB

This week's Chapel Talk episode features a 2012 Spring semester talk given by Dr. Sara Drury, titled: "Wabash on my Ever-Changing Mind" Episode 07 - Original Speech Date: Feb. 9, 2012

#6: Dr. David Kubiak

October 06, 2016 22:30 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MB

This week's Chapel Talk episode features a 2013 Spring semester talk given by Dr. David Kubiak, titled: "Never Apologize, Never Explain." Episode 06 - Original Speech Date: Feb. 14, 2013

#5: Dr. James Barnes

September 29, 2016 21:07 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MB

This week's Chapel Talk episode features a 2011 Spring semester talk given by Dr. James Barnes, titled: "What Does It Mean to Guide Someone?" Episode 05 - Original Speech Date: Mar. 17, 2011

#4: Dr. Patrick Burton

September 22, 2016 20:50 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Patrick Burton, with his talk titled: "Depression: It's Okay to Ask for Help" Episode 04 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 22, 2016

#3: Dr. Brian Tucker '98

September 15, 2016 20:31 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Brian Tucker, with his talk titled: "Language and Literature Made You Human" Episode 03 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 15, 2016

#2: Dr. Agata Szczeszak-Brewer

September 08, 2016 20:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Agata Szczeszak-Brewer, with her talk titled: "Two Orlandos: The Violence of Doing Nothing" Episode 02 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 8, 2016

#1: President Gregory D. Hess

September 01, 2016 21:14 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is President Gregory Hess, with his talk titled: "What Kind of Man Do You Want to Be?" Episode 01 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 1, 2016

#1: President Gregory Hess

September 01, 2016 21:14 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is President Gregory Hess, with his talk titled: "What Kind of Man Do You Want to Be?" Episode 01 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 1, 2016