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Talks from our weekly large group meeting as well as conference messages and discipleship messages that we recommend. Follow us on social media @challengecsuc to stay up to date on everything we’re doing!
Episodes
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
19 min
In this message Challenge Director David Clark kicks off our series The Grand Narrative by introducing us to the book of Genesis. David gives us an overview of humanities creation and fall, but also how we can experience a fresh start in God.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester.
We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
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Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
21 min
In this message Challenge's director David Clark closes out the semester with an encouraging message on the Coming of Jesus Christ.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester.
We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
40 min
In this message guest speaker Matt Bustamante from Challenge Reno, walks us through how we can approach life with Humility and the pitfals that we oftentimes run into as we seek to live a life worthy of God.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event!
https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon.
https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
39 min
In this message guest speaker Brain Hamilton Lead Pator of Chico Community Church walks us throu expereincing Joy in our lives and how we are to rejoice in our circumstances and in God's plan for our lives.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event!
https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon.
https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
40 min
In this message David Clark looks at faithfulness in our walk with God. Using biblical examples he shares with us where our faithfulness comes from and ho we are to steward that faithfulness.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event!
https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon.
https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Oct 29, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
34 min
Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox.
In this message guest speaker and Pastor Bryce Burditt of Beacon Church examines the paradox of being a sinner and a saint.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event!
https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon.
https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
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Oct 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
36 min
Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox.
In this message Pastor Tim Hearon walks us through what it means to suffer with joy and how God uses suffering in our lives to further His kingdom.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester.
We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com
Instagram: / challengecsuc
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Facebook: / challengecsuc
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
36 min
Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox. In this message David Clark takes a look at the paradox of God's Love and Wrath in Ephesians 2:1-7, and how these are compatible characteristics. We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect... Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us STAY CONNECTED WITH US Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com Instagram: / challengecsuc TikTok: / challengecsuc Facebook: / challengecsuc
Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
30 min
Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox.
In this message Dr. Adam Groza, President of Gateway Seminary, examines the paradox of faith and reason, arguing why we can and should have reasonable faith from Acts 26:24-29.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com
Instagram: / challengecsuc
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Facebook: / challengecsuc
Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
31 min
Scripture resonates with paradox, speaking in a language where opposites embrace. Death becomes the doorway to life, weakness is transfigured into strength, and the lowest seat becomes the place of honor. What seems like contradiction is, in truth, a deeper cohesion-threads of mystery woven into a single tapestry. What appears unresolved becomes a doorway, opening into the vastness of divine wisdom hidden within paradox.
In this message David Clark looks at one of the most well known paradoxes found within scripture. Looking at what the Apostle Paul meant in 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 as he states "For when I am weak, then I am strong." David walks us through 5 steps that we need to take in order to weaken ourselves so that God can be strengthened through us.
We know that navigating life in college can be hard, so here’s the main thing to know: Challenge is a place where you meet your best friends, grow in navigating the challenges of life, and explore what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
Challenge is a place for you and we’d love to connect more this semester. We’d love for you to join us at our next event! https://www.challengecsuc.com/connect...
Want to get connected with Challenge CSUC or simply have a question for us? Fill out and submit the form below and we will get back to you soon. https://www.challengecsuc.com/contact-us
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website: https://www.challengecsuc.com
Instagram: / challengecsuc
TikTok: / challengecsuc
Facebook: / challengecsuc