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Latest Episodes

#52: The Benefits and Challenges of a Study Abroad Semester or Year
January 02, 2025

My guest on this episode of the College Faith podcast is my colleague Dr. Stephen Garrett, Vice-President of Curriculum at Global Scholars. Steve is uniquely qualified to help us understand the benefi

#51: A Guide to Majoring in Sociology
December 01, 2024

In this edition, I continue my sporadic series on various college majors students may choose. To discuss the field of Sociology, my guest is Dr. Kevin Dougherty, Associate Professor of Sociology at Ba

#50: The Pros and Cons of Joining a Fraternity or Sorority
November 01, 2024

My guest in this episode is Brian Mann, National Director of InterVarsitys ministry among students in fraternities and sororities. As many students are on campuses with Greek houses, Ive asked Brian

#49: Why Are Students Required to Take General Education (or “Core Curriculum”) Courses?
October 01, 2024

Why do universities require students to take classes in the humanities during their first few years? Dr. David Horner, who has taught these classes for many years, helps us see the wisdom of requiring

#48: Various Types of Colleges and Universities: Which is Right For You?
September 01, 2024

This edition of the College Faith podcast welcomes Dr. Robbie Castleman, emeritus professor of Biblical Studies at John Brown University. She has studied, ministered to students, and taught at a numbe

#47: A Guide to Majoring in the Professions (Business, Law, Medicine, etc.)
August 01, 2024

In this episode, I continue my series on various college majors students may choose. To discuss business, and the professions more generally, Ive invited Dr. John Terrill to join me. John has a uniqu

#46: A Guide to Majoring in Communications
July 01, 2024

In this episode, I continue my sporadic series on various college majors students may choose. To discuss the field of Communications, Ive invited back Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of Communications a

#45: Dealing With Doubt
June 01, 2024

Between the recording of this episode and its posting, Randy Newman, my guest and dear friend, went to be with the Lord. Though Randy is certainly rejoicing to be in the presence of his King, I and so

#44: A Guide to Majoring in Mathematics
May 01, 2024

This episode continues my sporadic series on the various fields students may choose to study while in college, today discussing a major in mathematics. My guest is Dr. Francis Su, a professor of Mathe

#43: Christian Higher Education and the Real Cost of College
April 01, 2024

My guest in this episode is Dr. Roger Parrott, the President of Belhaven University for more than three decades. Over the years, he has thought much about the value of a college education, how higher