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#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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#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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#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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#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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#48: Various Types of Colleges and Universities: Which is Right For You?

Published September 1, 2024

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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 number of very different types of schools. As a result, she is a helpful guide to understanding the similarities and differences between different types of colleges and universities. In this podcast we discuss: Resources mentioned during our conversation:

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

Published August 1, 2024

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In this episode, I continue my series on various college majors students may choose. To discuss business, and the professions more generally, I’ve invited Dr. John Terrill to join me. John has a unique background to help us consider majoring in the professions. He has a degree in business from Indiana University, an MBA. from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University), master’s degrees in theology and religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology from Seattle Pacific University. After working in banking and with a business consulting firm, John ministered to students at Harvard Business…

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#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

#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

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

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

#48: Various Types of Colleges and Universities: Which is Right For You?

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

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