Cultural Engagement – College Faith Podcast

#56: A Helpful Model For Making Wise Choices

Published May 1, 2025

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In this episode, we are discussing how to make wise decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas, both in your personal life and in your studies. My guest is Dr. Scott Rae, a distinguished Christian ethicist and professor at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Scott is widely recognized for his work in bioethics, business ethics, and moral philosophy from a Christian worldview. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Ethics from the University of Southern California and has authored or co-authored numerous influential books, including Moral Choices and Beyond Integrity. Rae is also a frequent speaker and consultant on ethical…

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#55: Engaging Postmodernism On Your Campus (Or In Your Church)

Published April 1, 2025

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In this edition we are discussing a very prevalent philosophy on university campuses today (as well as in many churches): Postmodernism. My guest is Dr. Scott Smith, Professor of Christian Apologetics at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology. Scott has written quite a few articles and well-received books on this topic and often speaks on postmodernism and its implications in churches, at conferences, and on podcasts like this one. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation: Scott Smith, Truth and the New Kind of Christian: The Emerging Effects of Postmodernism in the Church Scott Smith,…

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#54: Life After College: Navigating The Many Transitions Well

Published March 1, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss how to transition well after college. My guest is Jon Steele, host of the After IV podcast, where he interviews guests on this very topic. So I’ve invited him to summarize what he is learning from his guests on this important life transition. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation: Stages of Transition Relational Transition Work Transition Faith Transition Other Resources

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#52: The Benefits and Challenges of a Study Abroad Semester or Year

Published January 2, 2025

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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 benefits and challenges of students taking a semester or year to study abroad, having taught in Lithuania as a “receiving” professor of study abroad students and being a “sending” parent of a son who studied abroad. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation:

#50: The Pros and Cons of Joining a Fraternity or Sorority

Published November 1, 2024

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My guest in this episode is Brian Mann, National Director of InterVarsity’s ministry among students in fraternities and sororities. As many students are on campuses with Greek houses, I’ve asked Brian to help us understand what the “Greek System” is, and the pros and cons of “going Greek” at college. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation:

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#46: A Guide to Majoring in Communications

Published July 1, 2024

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In this episode, I continue my sporadic series on various college majors students may choose. To discuss the field of Communications, I’ve invited back Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of Communications at Biola University. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation:

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#45: Dealing With Doubt

Published June 1, 2024

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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 many others who knew him well are grieving deeply. But, as a way to honor his memory, and to continue encouraging others to learn from his great wisdom, I have decided to post this interview posthumously. We discuss a topic very dear to him–helping believers engage their doubts in healthy and redemptive ways. I believe he would have wanted you to hear…

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#42: A Guide to Majoring in the Biological Sciences

Published March 1, 2024

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My guest in this edition is Jeff Hardin, Ph.D., professor and former chair of the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Wisconsin. He holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from the International School of Theology. In addition to his scholarly work in cell biology and leading textbook on this topic, Jeff has thought much about the intersection of faith and science and regularly addresses these topics in public forums. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation:

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#40: Finding the “Middle Way” in the LGBTQ+ Conversation

Published January 1, 2024

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My guest today is Rick Mattson, a national apologetics specialist and evangelism coach with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He often does open “Q and A” sessions on college campuses in which he is asked for insights on how to understand LGBTQ+ issues in ways that embody both truth and love. We discuss some of what he shares on this important topic. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation:

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#39: A Guide to Majoring in The Great Books

Published December 1, 2023

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This episode continues my sporadic series on the various fields students may choose to study while in college. My guest is Dr. Hannah Eagleson studied the great books at St. John’s College (Annapolis, MD) during her Masters degree, then went on to earn a PhD in Renaissance literature at the University of Delaware. She has written study guides to The Lord of the Rings and to works by C. S. Lewis and Dorothy L. Sayers. Dr. Eagleson also develops programming to support Christian scholars as they follow Christ and love their neighbors, including work with Global Scholars, Chesterton House (a…

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Category: Cultural Engagement

#56: A Helpful Model For Making Wise Choices

#55: Engaging Postmodernism On Your Campus (Or In Your Church)

#54: Life After College: Navigating The Many Transitions Well

#52: The Benefits and Challenges of a Study Abroad Semester or Year

#50: The Pros and Cons of Joining a Fraternity or Sorority

#46: A Guide to Majoring in Communications

#45: Dealing With Doubt

#42: A Guide to Majoring in the Biological Sciences

#40: Finding the “Middle Way” in the LGBTQ+ Conversation

#39: A Guide to Majoring in The Great Books

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