The Upward Call: The Teaching Ministry of Colonial Church
Eric Chaffin
Show overview
The Upward Call: The Teaching Ministry of Colonial Church launched in 2025 and has put out 55 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2026th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 33 min and 37 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Eric Chaffin.
From the publisher
The Upward Call is a weekly message cast that features the expositional Bible teaching of Dr. Eric Chaffin, lead pastor of Colonial Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. May these messages inspire and challenge you as God speaks to you through His word! Discover more at https://www.colonialchurch.com
Latest Episodes
View all 55 episodesEp. 55 The Pardon Of Prayer (pt 6 of “Let Us Pray”)
Ep. 54 The Petition Of Prayer (pt 5 of “Let Us Pray”)
Ep. 53 The Provision Of Prayer (pt 4 of “Let Us Pray”)
Ep. 52 The Purpose Of Prayer (pt 3 of “Let Us Pray”)
Ep. 51 The Praise Of Prayer (pt 2 of “Let Us Pray)
Ep. 50 The Person Of Prayer (pt 1 of “Let Us Pray”)
Ep. 49 A Life Of Victory (pt 6 of “This Is The Life”)
S2026 Ep 48Ep. 48 A Life Of Persecution (pt 5 of “This Is The Life”)
Jesus prepares His followers to expect persecution from a world opposed to God, understand its root in rejecting Christ, and stand firm in faith when suffering comes for His name. John 15:18-25, 16:1-4a. 3-29-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 47Ep. 47 A Life Of Love (pt 4 of “This Is The Life”)
Because Jesus invites believers to abide in His love, they are empowered to reflect His sacrificial love to others and reproduce lasting spiritual fruit that advances His mission. John 15:9–17. 3-22-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 46Ep. 46 A Life Of Trust (pt 3 of “This Is The Life”)
When life becomes uncertain or unsettling, believers strengthen their trust in Jesus by following Him as the Way, relying on His promises as the Truth, and finding lasting meaning and hope in Him as the Life. John 13:36–14:7. 3-15-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 45Ep. 45 A Life Of Loyalty (pt 2 of “This Is The Life”)
In the shadow of Judas’ betrayal at the Last Supper, Jesus reveals that true loyalty to Him is not proven by outward claims but by honestly confronting our own capacity for disloyalty, embracing the cross as God’s supreme display of glory, and living out a costly, Christlike love that visibly marks us as His disciples. John 13:21-27,31-35. 3-8-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 44Ep. 44 A Life Of Service (pt 1 of “This Is The Life”)
Because Jesus—fully secure in His divine identity—humbled Himself to cleanse us, true discipleship is revealed when we receive His cleansing grace and then take up the towel to serve others sacrificially, even when it is unseen and costly. John 13:3–10,14–16. 3-1-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 43Ep. 43 Eternal Life (pt 6 of Christianese: The Language Of Faith)
Eternal life is God’s promised future in which He makes all things new—dwelling with His redeemed people forever in a restored creation marked by His presence, the removal of sin and death, and the joyful privilege of worshiping, serving, and reigning with Christ. Revelation 21:1-8; 22:1-5. 2-22-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 42Ep. 42 Faith (pt 5 of Christianese: The Language Of Faith)
What is faith, really? Is it blind belief? Positive thinking? Ignoring doubt? Part 5 of “Christanese: The Language of Faith” looks to Hebrews 11 to identify the true definition of faith. It is more than a religious word; it’s a foundation, a movement, and a way of life shaped by trust in God. Hebrews 11:1-6. 2-15-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 41Ep. 41 Sanctified (pt 4 of Christianese: The Language Of Faith)
Through Christ’s saving work, God transforms believers from who they once were into people set apart for His glory—redeemed from their past, freed from sin’s control, and empowered by the Spirit to live holy lives. 1 Corinthians 6:9-20. 2-1-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 40Ep. 40 Salvation (pt 3 of Christianese: The Language Of Faith)
Because we can’t fix our sin or make ourselves right with God, salvation is God’s gracious rescue through Jesus—who justifies us as righteous, redeems us from our debt, and satisfies God’s justice—received by faith alone, not by our works. Romans 3:20-28. 1-25-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 39Ep. 39 Lost (pt 2 of Christianese: The Language Of Faith)
Being lost means living in sinful separation from God that we cannot fix ourselves, but through repentance and faith God the Father—like the father of the prodigal son—runs to restore, forgive, and joyfully welcome home anyone who turns back to Him. Luke 15:11–24. 1-18-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 38Ep. 38 Holy (pt 1 of “Christianese: The Language Of Faith”)
Holiness is no longer achieved through religious rituals, but experienced through a growing relationship with Jesus that transforms how we live as we trust in Him daily. Isaiah 40:25–31. 1-11-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2026 Ep 37Ep. 37 Paul’s Last Will And Testament
The Apostle Paul urges Timothy, and us, to faithfully run the God-given race of life with endurance and total surrender, keeping our eyes on Christ and the eternal crown of righteousness He promises to all who love His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:5-8. 1-4-26. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com
S2025 Ep 36Ep. 36 The Gift Of Waiting (pt 4 of A Savior Is Born)
Christmas celebrates not only Christ’s first coming but also trains our hearts to wait faithfully and live on mission in hopeful expectation of His promised return as King. Revelation 1:7; Acts 1:9-11; Hebrews 9:28. 12-24-25. Colonial Church in Wichita Falls. www.colonialchurch.com