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#66: How Reformed University Fellowship Ministers to Students

Published March 1, 2026

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In this episode I continue my sporadic series on various campus ministries. I am joined by Charles Askew and Caysie Ashton, campus ministers with Reformed University Fellowship (RUF). Charles and Caysie bring their unique perspectives to help us better understand the ministry of RUF and whether it might be right for you. In this podcast we discuss: What “Reformed” means How Casey and Chuck got involved in RUF How RUF got started The core mission of RUF How to find a RUF chapter What to expect at a RUF chapter How chapters differ campus-to-campus What is required to be involved…

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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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#41: Sex, College, and the Good Life

Published February 1, 2024

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My guest in this episode is Scott Phelps, Executive Director of the Abstinence & Marriage Education Partnership. For many years now Scott has spoken to students about the great, long-term benefits of saving sex for marriage, and so I’ve invited him onto the show to share some of what he has learned, and how others have found his insights helpful. 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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#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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#18: How The Navigators Minister to University Students

Published March 1, 2022

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In this episode I continue my series on campus ministries. My guest is Ben Nugent, the National Director of the The Navigator’s campus ministry. As a Navigator staff for 21 years, Ben not only brings the perspective of a senior leader of the ministry to our conversation, but many years in Navigator campus ministry himself. He is the best person I know of to help understand how the Navigators minister to university students. In this podcast we discuss: How Ben first got involved in The Navigators How The Navigators began The number and type of universities where The Navigators serve…

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#17: A College Student’s Guide to Sex, Love, and Relationships

Published February 1, 2022

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Welcome to another edition of the College Faith podcast, sponsored by Global Scholars. My guest today is Dr. Sean McDowell, Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Sean recently wrote Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in a Confused Culture. Since every college student I’ve ever known wonders about and struggles with everything in this books’ title, I’ve invited Sean onto the show to share his wisdom on these issues with you. In this podcast we discuss: Why Sean wrote this book, and how it can help students navigate sexual issues Why there is…

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#15: How To Respond When Your Faith is Challenged in Class

Published December 1, 2021

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of Communication at Biola University. His research, writing, speaking, and consulting focuses on how to have healthy and productive conversations with others, from the home to the church to the university to the public square. Due to his understanding of communication theory, as well as spending many years earning three degrees in public universities, I can think of no one better to help us understand our topic today! In this podcast we discuss: How the wrong choice of words can easy sabotage communication and relationships Why he began researching how…

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#10: How Asking Good Questions Helps Us Succeed – Dr. Randy Newman

Published July 1, 2021

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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 questions is often the key to great conversations, learning, and growth. Randy is one of the best “question-askers” I know. He has shared some of his wisdom on this topic as it relates to sharing the good news of the gospel with others in his popular book Questioning Evangelism: Engaging People’s Hearts The Way Jesus Did. We begin with the principles he shares in this…

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Tag: Friendship

#66: How Reformed University Fellowship Ministers to Students

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

#41: Sex, College, and the Good Life

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

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

#18: How The Navigators Minister to University Students

#17: A College Student’s Guide to Sex, Love, and Relationships

#15: How To Respond When Your Faith is Challenged in Class

#10: How Asking Good Questions Helps Us Succeed – Dr. Randy Newman

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