The Refuge Podcast
We are all about unifying a generation of college students to be disciple making follower of Jesus. It's our goal to equip and empower you to make disciples on your college campus. Whether you're enrolled in a University, taking a gap year, attending school virtually or simply 18-25, we hope you tune in each week. Every Monday morning we will release a 20-25 minute podcast that will encourage and challenge you to take personal responsibility in your faith. Listen on your walk to class, drive to work, or as you doze off in bed.
To learn more about Adam & Kaitlin and The Refuge Retreat, head over to therefugeretreat.com or find us on Instagram @therefugeretreatnc.
Episodes
95 episodes
26 (VMD) Go All In - Adam
You've probably heard before, "well if the enemy is attacking then that means you're doing something right." There is a lot of truth to that! Our challenge is to rest in verses like Isaiah 41:13 and chase after what God has, not take the easy w...
25 A Prayer for The Church
Jesus is nearing his arrest and spends the entire chapter of John 17 just praying to the Father. Also, if you want to hear Josiah sing, then definitely check out this episode!
24 The Scumbag is Revealed
John 13 is a crazy passage! We all think it's just the beautiful scene of Jesus washing His disciples' feet, but there's a lot more going on. A lot more!
23 N.A.R.D.D.
N.A.R.D.D - Nectar Anointing Rabbi's Dirty DogsThat's right, we created a new acronym for this episode that we are sure you will never forget! The story in John 12 paints a rather awkward dinner scene, but also give us our first h...
22 Bringin' Lazarus Back
We're in John 11 this week talking through one of the most vivd, detailed stories in all the Gospels. There's a lot going on and Jesus isn't holding back!
21 If You Have Life You Have Purpose
Jesus has gone from playing in the sand to now playing in the mud. This time His holy & anointed spit is healing a blind man and further infuriating the Pharisees and Jewish Leaders. How does the man respond to knowing Jesus spit on him?
20 It's a Coup against Jesus
Yes, we had to look up how to correctly spell the word "coup" and the correct meaning. It is a very fitting word for this story in John 8! Challenge for us all: Is there someone in your life that you can stand up for?
19 Do You Doubt or Declare?
Okay, so Jesus doesn't perform a miracle in John 7, but there's some juicy stuff going down! The tension between Jesus and the Religious leaders is getting intense. Challenging question: what distraction in your life causes you to doubt who Jes...
18 (VMD) Remember What God Says About You - Josiah
Look, things are going to be hard. This journey of following Jesus is not easy, and Scripture tells us its not supposed to be easy. But take heart, God's love for you is greater than you can ever imagine.1 Timothy 4:10 - For this reason...
17 Sinking with Jesus > Safely Floating
If you want to walk on water, you gotta get out of the boat! No, but for real, you can't really say you're taking steps of faith if your resting in fear, doubt, anxiety, and the list goes on and on. The invitation for us as followers of Jesus i...
16 Jesus Feeds like 10,000
Poor little Tiny Tim was walking along, about to eat his dinner, but Jesus had other plans! Why do you think Jesus saw a crowd of 10,000+ people and decided it would be a good idea to feed them? Crazy story found in John 6.Shoutout to W...
15 Jesus Can Make You Not Lame
The Story in John 5 is interesting. We got this magical pool thing, Jesus sneaking around, and a lame guy getting healed without even know the One that healed him. The takeaway for us is pretty simple though. Join the conversation to determine ...
14 (VMD) How To Hear God's Voice - Adam
This week we take a break from Jesus' ministry with a little Voice Memo Devo! These VMDs are short thoughts that are intended to help you on your disciple-making journey. If God is always speaking, then we must train our ear to hea...
13 Would You Walk Away From Jesus?
We hope your answer is yes! You'll need to hear the story to understand the question. It's a question that tests your faith. How confident are you in the power of Jesus? Check out the final few verses of John 4 and then ask yourself the questio...
12 Woman at The Well Pt. 2
We're back to finish up the story of The Woman at the Well found in John 4. There is so much to take from this story, but learning from this lady's response could be the most important lesson to takeaway. How you do you respond whe...
11 Woman at The Well Pt. 1
A story so good, we had to make a 2 part podcast. Jesus is breaking all sorts of cultural rules to teach us so much. We encourage you to read John 4 and jot down all the things you notice.What happens when a dirty past life encounters s...
10 A Conversation with Tessa & Mayci
This week we spend some time talking with Tessa and Mayci about what they are learning about disciple-making and the valuable lessons they learned in college. Tessa & Mayci currently lead our RR Girls Study every week on Zoom!
09 Don't Overcomplicate the Gospel
Okay, it's Jesus' first one on one conversation with someone that doesn't really want to follow Him. How does Jesus handle the pushback and how does Nicodemus respond? Also, whatever happened to Nicodemus anyway?
08 How the Turn Tables
Think of a time when you were super mad. How did you handle that anger? Do you have any regrets? Well, here's the good news. It's normal to be angry from time to time. The challenge is learning how to control that anger or even use it for good....
07 The Way, The Truth, The Life of the Party
Ok, let the miracles begin! First up, Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding. Why is this the first miracle? Did Jesus even really want to do it? What does this mean for the debate about Christians drinking alcohol? We got lots to talk about!...
06 Disciples ASSEMBLE!!
Remember the scene from Anchorman when Ron Burgandy needed to get his News Team back together, so he just yells "News Team Assemble" as loud as he can. Okay, so that's not exactly how Jesus did it, but something close. We're in John 1:35-51 thi...
05 A Conversation with Cailey Bellows
We are honored to have Cailey Bellows on the podcast today to discuss some important lessons she learned from her time at the University of Tennessee. There are always plenty of laughs when Cailey is around, but if you're listening, also a lot ...
04 Dealing with Rejection
Jesus hasn't even performed any miracles yet and He's already stirring the pot inside the church. Truth is, when you live a life surrendered to Jesus, you're going to be rejected in some way. How did Jesus handle it and how does this help us ma...
03 Facing Temptation Jesus-Style
Why in the world did Jesus entertain this embarrassing attempt from Satan? What are some key takeaways from this story? Join the conversation as we talk about Jesus' temptation found in Matthew 4:1-11 (Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13)."If we ...