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#10: How Asking Good Questions Helps Us Succeed – Dr. Randy Newman
In this episode I talk with Dr. Randy Newman about the importance of asking good questions. Whether it be in class, in relationships, or in conversations about our faith, the ability to ask the right
#9: How to Get Better Grades…And Have More Fun! – Dr. Phil Bishop
My guest on this episode is Dr. Phil Bishop, emeritus professor of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama, where he taught for 34 years. In 2006 he was appointed the first professorship at Alabama named after Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant.
#8: How Students Succeed at the Intersection of Christian Conviction and Higher Education – Dr. Ken Elzinga
Dr. Ken Elzinga is the Robert C. Taylor Professor of Economics at University of Virginia. As a professor at UVA for over 50 years now, he has nurtured several generations of students. Christian and non-Christian students alike have benefitted from his ...
#7: The Three Necessary Ingredients to Grow Your Faith in College – Dr. Steven Garber
During his many years in ministry to students Steve noticed some thrived spiritually, while others did not. He began studying what the common factors were that caused students to thrive, eventually earning a PhD in the philosophy of learning at Penn St...
#6: How to Choose a College – Dr. David Wunder
Choosing a college or university is one of the most important decisions we make in life. It is also one of the most challenging decisions we will ever face. With so many options available and issues to consider, the process can seem overwhelming.
#5: A Practical Guide to Navigating University Culture – John Stonestreet
Christian students are called, as are all Christians, to be “in the world but not of it." Yet doing so is much easier said than done, and sometimes much harder on university campuses. To help students in this,
#4: Learning Well in the Virtual Environment – Pete Marra
We are undergoing a virtual learning revolution, as the COVID pandemic and the prevalence of technology intersect, leading universities to move most or all of their classes online. This presents new challenges, as well as new opportunities,
#3: Higher Education 101: How Universities Came to Be and How They Work – Dr. Liam Atchison
The better we understand higher education, the better we can navigate the university years well and flourish in both heart and mind. My guest today is a historian who understands the forces that caused and continue to shape higher education.
#2: Thriving as a Christian at a Secular University – Dr. Christy Moran Craft
Christian students at public universities face unique challenges, as well as unique opportunities. Whether a student thrives in this environment depends on many factors, including how they engage this "marketplace of ideas.
#1: How University Students Can Love God with Their Minds – Dr. JP Moreland
Understanding the importance of loving God with the mind as well as the heart is foundational for flourishing during the university years. My guest in this inaugural show is Dr. J.P. Moreland. We discuss themes in his book Love Your God with All Your M...