Majors – College Faith Podcast

#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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#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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#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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#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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Tag: Majors

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

#53: Sorting Through the Mountain of College Recruiting Materials

#51: A Guide to Majoring in Sociology

#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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