Wednesdays in the Word: A Weekly Devotional at Ashland University Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:25:57 -0400 en-us © 2026 Wednesdays in the Word: A Weekly Devotional at Ashland University yes 062cbd26-7502-5db2-adf2-dca40c759e2d ocm@ashland.edu Josh Sumpter, University Chaplain episodic false Wednesdays in the Word is a weekly devotional ministry from Ashland University's Office of Christian Ministry. 


Each Wednesday, from 12:15-12:45 p.m., students, faculty, and staff gather in the Lower Chapel for prayer, the reading of Scripture, and a devotional led by a campus chaplain or guest speaker. Through this weekly moment to pause, reflect and to listen to God's Word, we week to grow in our understanding of who God is and who God is calling us to be in Christ Jesus. 


Each week's devotional is shared here so that you can listen, reflect, and continue the conversation wherever you are. Thank you for listening and we hope that you will join us for Wednesdays in the Word at Ashland University. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Josh Sumpter, University Chaplain ocm@ashland.edu https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6yuxxi14v0o1kufxtwjd8uc0w3do?.jpg Wednesdays in the Word: A Weekly Devotional at Ashland University Gospel of John 1:35-51; 2:1-11 Gospel of John 1:35-51; 2:1-11 This week on Wednesday in the Word, Austin Brenner led us with a devotional on John 2:1-11, Jesus' first miracle in Cana of Galilee. 

Wednesdays in the Word is a weekly gathering at Ashland University where we read Scripture together and allow the Word to point us to Jesus Christ, the Living Word.

Austin Brenner serves as the Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Assistant Athletics Chaplain at Ashland University. 

]]> This week on Wednesday in the Word, Austin Brenner led us with a devotional on John 2:1-11, Jesus' first miracle in Cana of Galilee. 

Wednesdays in the Word is a weekly gathering at Ashland University where we read Scripture together and allow the Word to point us to Jesus Christ, the Living Word.

Austin Brenner serves as the Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Assistant Athletics Chaplain at Ashland University. 

]]> Josh Sumpter, University Chaplain Buzzsprout-19786956 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1096 1 2 full false Gospel of John 1:1-18 Gospel of John 1:1-18 This week on Wednesdays in the Word, Dr. Josh Sumpter led us through John 1:1-18, reflecting on Jesus Christ being the "home" that humanity longs for. 

Wednesdays in the Word is a weekly gathering at Ashland University where we read Scripture together and allow the Word to point us to Jesus Christ, the Living Word.

Dr. Josh Sumpter serves as Executive Director of Christian Ministry and University Chaplain at Ashland University. 

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Wednesdays in the Word is a weekly gathering at Ashland University where we read Scripture together and allow the Word to point us to Jesus Christ, the Living Word.

Dr. Josh Sumpter serves as Executive Director of Christian Ministry and University Chaplain at Ashland University. 

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