CSF Sent | CSF Indianapolis

About CSF Sent | CSF Indianapolis

CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) is a Christian community of college students dedicated to obeying Jesus Christ. We are a non-denominational Christian campus ministry at IU Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis, and our mission is to pursue, model and teach intimacy with God, in Christian community.

Publisher

Christian Student Fellowship Indianapolis

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2020

Latest episode

6 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Feb 2026

   The Minimal Facts Approach (Jesus' Resurrection) | Ben Shaw, P.h.D.

   Ben Shaw lays out six verifiable facts to prove that Jesus did indeed rise from the dead.

2. 

   21 May 2025

   From Dealer to Disciple

   Rachel Cooper first heard Kris Abdnour tell his story in part at College Park Church. Here, Rachel asks Kris many helpful questions to help us overcome any lifestyle that is contrary to the way God intended for us to live.

3. 

   16 Apr 2025

   Won't You Be My Mentor?

   Rachel Cooper sits down with Samantha Hodges to talk about the different angles of Christian mentorship. How can you be a mentor? What do you do if you desire to be mentored by someone else? We all need older Christians investing into our lives!

4. 

   2 Apr 2025

   Spiritual Attacks in Dating

   Rachel Cooper sits down with Brady Baker and Faith Pence to talk about dating and the strain our enemy tries to put on couples who are set on honoring Jesus.

5. 

   10 Mar 2025

   Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

   Rachel Cooper and Andrew Hodges talk about how to identify the Spiritual Gifts that God has given us as Christians to fulfill the work that He’s called us to do individually and together.

6. 

   18 Oct 2022

   Questions on Faith and Culture with Ratio Christi

   Ben Shoemaker and Josh Lamb, the leaders of our CSF Sent initiative, have an honest conversation with Ratio Christi on tough questions often asked about Christianity CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. We hope this episode equips and inspires you to share your faith with others! • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

7. 

   26 Sept 2022

   CSF Sent Intro Fall 2022

   Ben Shoemaker and Josh Lamb, the leaders of our CSF Sent initiative, introduce themselves and explain the purpose and background of CSF Sent. CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. We hope this episode equips and inspires you to share your faith with others! • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

8. 

   7 Apr 2022

   Christian Leadership in Secular Organizations

   In this episode, Ben Shoemaker and Michael Shetler, the leaders of our CSF Sent initiative, sit down with three students who are leaders in various secular organizations: Sarah Phillips, Tim Hostetler, and Will Broshears. Listen as they discuss how to lead in different organizations as a Christian and the different challenges, questions, and successes that come with it! CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. We hope this episode equips and inspires you to share your faith with others! Timestamps ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 3:09 Importance of Christians in Leadership 9:47 Organizations to Avoid Leadership in 16:18 Organizations to Lead More in 22:24 Conflicting Beliefs While Leading 30:18 How Being a Christian Helps Leadership 38:10 How Being a Christian Hinders Leadership 47:05 Pushing a Christian Agenda 59:19 Leadership Tips & Advice 1:07:18 Christian Leadership Models • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

9. 

   17 Feb 2022

   Christian Relationship Advice

   In this episode, Ben Shoemaker and Michael Shetler, the leaders of our CSF Sent initiative, sit down with three couples in various stages of life: Andrew and Samantha Hodges, Cameron and Abby Moore, and Blake Edwards and his fiancée Sylvia Harris. Listen as they discuss how to create and maintain a Christian relationship through the different challenges, questions, and successes they've faced as couples. CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. We hope this episode equips and inspires you to share your faith with others! Timestamps ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 3:29 Topics/Questions Overview 3:43 How did you meet? 9:26 Overcoming Hard Times 16:21 Christians Dating Non-Christians 25:42 Red Flags to Look Out for 35:15 Advice for Entering a Relationship 42:13 Question Section 2 Overview 42:46 Christ Centered Relationships 55:58 Being Asked About Relationship Decisions 1:02:18 Sexual Purity 1:11:58 Advice for Those Who Didn't Wait • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

10. 

    16 Dec 2021

    Tough Faith Questions and Answers with Ratio Christi Part 3

    CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. In this episode, Ben Shoemaker and Michael Shetler, the leaders of our CSF Sent initiative, facilitate another Q&A with three Apologists that work with Ratio Christi, a student ministry that works to present the reasons for Christianity. We hope this episode equips and inspires you to share your faith with others! • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw) Timestamps ------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 3:13 Topics/Questions Overview 3:54 What is evangelism? 16:37 Responding to Non-Christian Groups 35:15 Resources for Difficult Questions 38:40 Red Flags When Searching for Answers 47:12 Is today's Bible accurate? 55:30 Why were books excluded from the Bible? 1:00:48 Why did God create angels? 1:13:47 Female Roles in the Church 1:32:06 Christians using Alternative Pronouns 1:58:01 Contacting Ratio Christi/Getting Involved

11. 

    23 Nov 2021

    Understanding Why We Worship

    CSF Worship Team members, Grace Gearlds, Myra Kivett, and Ethan Fosnot sit down with Michael and Ben to discuss all the different facets of what it means to worship Jesus in a corporate setting. What they share might surprise you when it comes to their thoughts on whether we need musical talent to sing in church or on campus. CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. We hope this episode equips and inspires you to share your faith with others! • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

12. 

    4 Nov 2021

    Sharing Your Faith as a College Athlete

    Join Michael Shetler, one of the leaders of our CSF Sent initiative, as he discusses what evangelism looks like in the context of being a college athlete with IUPUI Women's Basketball team members Madison Wise, Rachel Kent, Rachel McLimore, Morgan Allen, and Macee Williams. CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. We hope this episode equips and inspires you to share your faith with others! • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

13. 

    28 Sept 2021

    Discussing Mental Health Issues as a Christian

    In honor of September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we're discussing what it looks like for Christians to reach out to a secular world in the context of mental health, and how we as Christians can support each other when dealing with these mental health issues. Join Ben Shoemaker and Michael Shetler, the leaders of our CSF Sent initiative, as they discuss what evangelism looks like in the context of mental health with Pastor Jay Shetler, his wife Beth Shetler, and neuroscience student Seth Weir. CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. We hope this episode equips and inspires you to share your faith with others! • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

14. 

    9 May 2021

    Tough Faith Questions and Answers with Ratio Christi Part 2

    CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. In this episode, Ben Shoemaker and Alyssa Kane facilitate another Q&A with three Apologists that work with Ratio Christi, a student ministry that works to present the reasons for Christianity. We hope this episode equips and inspires you to share your faith with others! • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

15. 

    3 Feb 2021

    Tough Faith Questions and Answers with Ratio Christi

    CSF Sent is where we have honest conversations about tough questions college students have regarding faith and evangelism. In this episode, Ben Shoemaker and Alyssa Kane facilitate a Q&A with three Apologists that work with Ratio Christi, a student ministry that works to present the reasons for Christianity. Throughout this video they work to answer questions such as: "Can Christians believe in an old earth?" and "How do we read the Bible culturally?" and "How do I practically share my faith in Jesus?" We hope this episode equips and inspires you to share your faith with others! • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

16. 

    3 Dec 2020

    Sharing Your Faith as a Science Student

    Join Ben, Michael, Kristina, Lauren, and Alyssa as they have a conversation on what it looks like to specifically share their faith with those in the Sciences. In this conversation, you'll hear the perspectives of students and alumni from IUPUI! • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

17. 

    15 Oct 2020

    Sharing Your Faith as a Business Student

    Join Alyssa, Ben, Ryan, Blake, Emily, and Luke as they have a conversation on what it looks like to specifically share their faith with those in Business and in the Marketplace. In this conversation, you'll hear the perspectives of students and alumni from IUPUI! • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

18. 

    1 Oct 2020

    Sharing Your Faith as a College Student | CSF Sent Introduction

    Alyssa and Ben give an introduction to the purpose of CSF Sent, which is to equip and inspire us all to share our faith in Jesus with others. • Website: csfiupui.com (https://www.csfiupui.com) • Facebook: facebook.com/csfiupui/ (https://www.facebook.com/csfiupui/) • YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e76TemyDULPBQ-9Kc2zMw)

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YouTube views

5,058

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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