Understanding Higher Education – College Faith Podcast

#68: How The Emerging Scholars Network Serves Students

Published May 1, 2026

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In this episode, I’m continuing my sporadic series on various campus ministries. I’m joined by Jaime Noyd, the Director of the Emerging Scholars Network (ESN). We discuss what ESN is and how it will be of great help to you if you are considering following God’s call to one day serve Christ as a professor. In this podcast we discuss: How Jamie came to direct ESN Why ESN exists–the vision of the ministry How scholarship can be a sacred calling If students may join ESN if they are not involved in InterVarsity How students can join ESN before they start…

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#64: A Guide to Majoring in Pre-Law

Published January 1, 2026

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Are you or someone you know considering going to law school (and majoring in pre-law to prepare)? In this episode, I continue my sporadic series on various college majors students may choose. To discuss the field of Law, I’ve invited Mike Schutt, J.D., who has wide experience and vast knowledge in this field. In this podcast we discuss: How Mike got interested in studying Law Some of the career options for those who study Law Undergraduate majors to prepare for law school Where he discovered some of the connections between the Christian worldview and law, and how that shaped him…

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#61: Redeeming Philosophy: How Christian Scholars Changed The Conversation

Published October 1, 2025

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In the mid-20th century, many in academia assumed that serious philosophy had little room for Christian belief. But in the past fifty-plus years, something remarkable has happened—a quiet revolution in the philosophy departments of leading universities. Christian philosophers have not only entered the conversation; they’ve shaped it, challenged prevailing assumptions, and earned a respected place in scholarly dialogue. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Greg Ganssle, author, philosopher, and Department Chair of Talbot School of Theology’s Philosophy Department. We explore how the revival of Christian philosophy began, the thinkers who helped spark it, and what it means for students…

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#60: Ratio Christi: An Apologetics Ministry (Most Likely) Near You

Published September 1, 2025

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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Corey Miler, the President and CEO of Ratio Christi, an apologetics ministry on over 100 campuses in the U.S. I’ve invited him to join me to discuss the ministry of Ratio Christi. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation:

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#59: Learning With Others To Defend The Faith: Joining a Reasonable Faith Chapter

Published August 1, 2025

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Do you want to find and share answers to skeptics’ questions about the Christian faith? Would you enjoy being around other thoughtful Christians also interested in answering these questions? Then consider joining or beginning a Reasonable Faith chapter on your campus or in your city. My guest in this episode is Tyson James, Reasonable Faith’s National Chapter Director. We discuss why being a part of a Reasonable Faith chapter on your campus or in your community can make a big difference. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation:

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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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#53: Sorting Through the Mountain of College Recruiting Materials

Published February 1, 2025

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Today we are talking about how to manage the deluge of college recruiting materials to help choose the best college or university. My guest today is Dr. Shirley Roels. She has been a career counselor and a marketing professor focusing on nonprofit marketing. She also speaks from her experience as someone who made mistakes when she was selecting a college and did a better job helping her two sons in their selection process. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the International Network for Christian Higher Education. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation:

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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:

#51: A Guide to Majoring in Sociology

Published December 1, 2024

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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 Baylor University. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation:

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

Published October 1, 2024

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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 these courses, in light of the value they bring to the student who takes them seriously. Dave earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in philosophy at Oxford University, is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, and is the author of (among other books) the popular Mind Your Faith: A Student’s Guide to Thinking and Living Well. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned…

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Category: Understanding Higher Education

#68: How The Emerging Scholars Network Serves Students

#64: A Guide to Majoring in Pre-Law

#61: Redeeming Philosophy: How Christian Scholars Changed The Conversation

#60: Ratio Christi: An Apologetics Ministry (Most Likely) Near You

#59: Learning With Others To Defend The Faith: Joining a Reasonable Faith Chapter

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

#53: Sorting Through the Mountain of College Recruiting Materials

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

#51: A Guide to Majoring in Sociology

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

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