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#6: How to Choose a College – Dr. David Wunder

Published March 1, 2021

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Choosing a college or university is one of the most important decisions we make in life. It is also one of the most challenging decisions we will ever face. With so many options available and issues to consider, the process can seem overwhelming. In this podcast, I discuss many of the issues to consider with Dr. David Wunder, Dean of Faculty Development and Research Initiatives at Calvin University. Dr. Wunder became serious about his faith as a sophomore in high school and headed off to college eager to grow both intellectually and spiritually. He chose to attend a small public…

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#5: A Practical Guide to Navigating University Culture – John Stonestreet

Published February 1, 2021

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Christian students are called, as are all Christians, to be “in the world but not of it.” Yet doing so is much easier said than done, and sometimes much harder on university campuses. To help students in this, John Stonestreet and I discuss his and Brett Kunkle’s recent book, A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World. John holds a master of arts in Christian thought from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (IL) where he graduated with honors. He currently serves as president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. John is a sought-after author and speaker…

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#4: Learning Well in the Virtual Environment – Pete Marra

Published January 1, 2021

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We are undergoing a virtual learning revolution, as the COVID pandemic and the prevalence of technology intersect, leading universities to move most or all of their classes online. This presents new challenges, as well as new opportunities, for students. My guest helps us understand the implications of this new reality, and how students can flourish in this digital learning environment. Pete Marra has nearly twenty years of experience helping students learn well in the online context in primary, secondary, and tertiary education. He has been involved in building online learning platforms and started his own technology company focused on digital…

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#26 – What is a Worldview? – Thinking Christianly on #23: How To Watch A Movie, Using Top Gun: Maverick as an Example
#37: Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air – College Faith Podcast on #25: The Reasonableness of Faith: Why Students Should Study Apologetics
Sharing Jesus Through a Bowl of Soup - Global Scholars on #36: How Campus Ministries Help Students Flourish: Affirming “The Priesthood of All Students”
Redemptive Influence Through Reading Aloud - Global Scholars on #34: A Guide to Majoring in the Arts
Kristine's Story - Global Scholars on #33: A Guide to Majoring in the Hard Sciences

Tag: Vocation

#6: How to Choose a College – Dr. David Wunder

#5: A Practical Guide to Navigating University Culture – John Stonestreet

#4: Learning Well in the Virtual Environment – Pete Marra

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