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#33: A Guide to Majoring in the Hard Sciences

Published June 1, 2023

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This episode is the first in an intermittent series on majoring in the various academic fields (broadly speaking). My hope is to help you understand more of what is involved in various areas of study, how these fields relate to the Christian faith, and practical advice as you major in this area. My guest for each episode in this series will be someone with many years experience in the field, as well as a robust faith in Christ, and has learned to flourish both academically and spiritually in this field of study. We begin today with a focus on majors…

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#32: Cults on Campus: How to Identify and Avoid Them!

Published May 1, 2023

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Intro: My guest in this episode is Dr. Rob Bowman, an expert on cults and heretical Christian sects. He is also a biblical scholar who has, since 1984, written 14 books and dozens of articles defending the truth of Christianity against error. In this podcast we discuss: How Rob got interested in cults while in college How his background as a biblical scholar helps him evaluate cults Secular and religious cults (or ‘heretical sects’) and some examples The warning signs that a group may be a cult The importance of distinguishing between sociological and theological definitions of a cult Mormonism…

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#31: The Every Campus Coalition

Published April 1, 2023

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My guest in this episode is Dan Allen, a leader in the Every Campus Coalition, a new initiative to help connect students with all the ministries seeking to serve them during their university years. In this podcast we discuss: What the Every Campus Coalition is and how it started What campus “Prayer Walks” are, why they are important, and how to participate The goal of establishing a “gospel movement” or “gospel community” on every campus How the Every Campus Coalition is working toward this goal The importance of partnership among all who seek to minister to university students Some…

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#30: Welcome to College: A Christ-Follower’s Guide for the Journey

Published March 1, 2023

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My guest today is Jonathan Morrow. Jonathan has been equipping students and parents in biblical worldview, apologetics, and culture for over 16 years, and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. He holds graduate degrees in Christian thought and is currently the Director of Cultural Engagement and Student Discipleship at the Impact 360 Institute and an adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University. Jonathan has authored several books, including Welcome to College, Questioning the Bible, and Is God Just a Human Invention? His book Welcome to College is the best book I’ve seen to help students…

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#29: Tips and Tricks to Manage Your Time Well

Published February 1, 2023

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My guest today is Dr. Phil Bishop, Emeritus Professor at the University of Alabama. Due to the pressures he faced as a student and then as a professor at a leading university, Phil has thought much about the whys and hows of managing his time well so as to excel both professionally and spiritually. He shares some of what he’s learned about time management. In this podcast we discuss: How Phil learned to manage his time well Why learning to manage time well is so important The importance of making time management choices based on priorities Time management and…

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#28: Determining God’s Will For Your Career

Published January 1, 2023

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How Gordon’s own wrestling with career questions lead him to write this book The fundamental paradigm for determining God’s will Does God only “call” people to ministry? Is serving in “ministry” more valued by God? Why or why not? The value of careers that involve “manual” work How Gordon developed a more accurate theology of vocation How others can help you discern God’s will in making career decisions The important difference between your “career” and your “vocation” The four questions that will help you discover your calling The greatest roadblock to discerning your calling The role anger should and should…

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#27: How To Read a Book

Published December 1, 2022

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Reading is a big part of every student’s life, and so today’s topic is how to read a book. To discuss this with me is Cherie Harder. She not only loves books and reading, but a big part of her role as President of the Trinity Forum is helping others learn to read well and love books as much as she does. In this podcast we discuss: Why Cherie loves books Tips to help students read effectively (to understand well) Some of the challenges to reading well in our day of social media Reading different types of books differently How…

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#26: The Role of Spiritual Disciplines and Directors in Spiritual Formation

Published November 1, 2022

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My guest today is Dr. Nita Kotiuga, Director of Spiritual Formation at Bakke Graduate University. Nita began to think seriously about being formed in the image of Christ during her college years while involved with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. She then served on InterVarsity staff for six years, sharing with students what she had learned about developing intimacy with Christ. So interested was she in understanding and living in light of biblical truth that she went on to earn graduate degrees in theology and spiritual formation, which have positioned her well for her current role. In this podcast we discuss: What…

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#25: The Reasonableness of Faith: Why Students Should Study Apologetics

Published October 1, 2022

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My guest is Dr. Paul Copan, a noted defender of the faith and professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Paul has authored over a dozen books on apologetics, as well as edited and contributed to many more. He is with me today to discuss this vitally important topic of, in the words of Peter, “giving a reason for the hope within.” (I Peter 3:15) In this podcast we discuss: What is “apologetics”? How Paul got interested in studying apologetics Why it is important all Christian students understand apologetics Understanding Christianity as a “knowledge tradition” rather than just a…

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#24: Why Christian Students Must Understand Their and Other’s Worldviews

Published September 1, 2022

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My guest today is Mike Schutt, Executive Director of the Worldview Academy. Mike has been thinking, writing, and consulting on worldview formation for over 30 years, including helping law students bring their worldview into the practice of law. His thoughts on worldview and Law have been published in his Redeeming Law: Christian Calling and the Legal Profession (InterVarsity Press, 2007). In this podcast we discuss: What a worldview is Why it is so important to understand worldviews The benefits of living according to the biblical worldview How Mike discovered the importance of worldviews during college How worldview issues permeate all…

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A Word of Encouragement for You - Global Scholars on #31: The Every Campus Coalition
Behind the Scenes of a Vital Program - Global Scholars on #30: Welcome to College: A Christ-Follower’s Guide for the Journey
Sowing Seeds of Doubt - Global Scholars on #29: Tips and Tricks to Manage Your Time Well
What is a "Gospel"? - Global Scholars on #28: Determining God’s Will For Your Career
#28: Determining God’s Will For Your Career – College Faith Podcast on #3: Higher Education 101: How Universities Came to Be and How They Work – Dr. Liam Atchison

#33: A Guide to Majoring in the Hard Sciences

#32: Cults on Campus: How to Identify and Avoid Them!

#31: The Every Campus Coalition

#30: Welcome to College: A Christ-Follower’s Guide for the Journey

#29: Tips and Tricks to Manage Your Time Well

#28: Determining God’s Will For Your Career

#27: How To Read a Book

#26: The Role of Spiritual Disciplines and Directors in Spiritual Formation

#25: The Reasonableness of Faith: Why Students Should Study Apologetics

#24: Why Christian Students Must Understand Their and Other’s Worldviews

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