Hosts Jim Dunn, Torrey Martin, and Ben Rotz kick off BeyondU Season 2 with this week's conversation. Join them as they discuss leadership in the midst of change, the future of OKWU, and what's to come in this season! 

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In the final episode of this season of BeyondU, hosts Jim Dunn, Torrey Martin, and Ben Rotz recap this season’s discussions and why they believe the mission of OKWU is so important in today’s culture! You won’t want to miss this finale!

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Dr. Brian Turner, OKWU’s professor of physics, joins Ben Rotz to discuss the relationship between faith and science and how God relates to His creation. You’ll enjoy this conversation with one of OKWU’s most-loved professors.

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Ken and Marilyn Blake join BeyondU to talk about their lives on the mission field and what it means to be obedient to the Lord’s calling. They talk about their early experiences in college, their marriage, and their journey to serve as missionaries in Europe.

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https://www.okwu.edu/news/2023/09/ken-marilyn-blake-2023-hall-of-faith/

On the latest episode of BeyondU, Leslie Clingenpeel joins Dr. Jim Dunn to talk about her work with The Spring, an organization dedicated to supporting victims of abuse, trafficking, and sexual assault. They talk about her experience and discuss practical ways others can get involved in their communities to combat these issues.

This episode contains sensitive discussions of sexual abuse and human trafficking.

The Spring - 24/7/365 hotline - 918-245-4075

National Human Trafficking Hotline - 1-888-373-7888

National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-7233

thespringOK.org

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On this week's episode of BeyondU, OKWU alumnus Trevor Shakiba discusses his journey to OKWU, his success as a financial planner, why he is passionate about investing in Christian education, and what it looks like to be a parent with an eternal perspective. 

00:53 - Intro

05:30 - Trevor's Background in Financial management

08:20 - Talking with your kids about Christian higher education

25:56 - Financial advice to parents

27:58 - Are we heading for recession?

31:56 - Is cryptocurrency a wise investment?

38:20 - What do people get wrong when it comes to financial planning?

43:10 - Making decisions based on things that matter

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Learn more about OKWU at https://www.okwu.edu/

In this week’s BeyondU, Torrey Martin is joined by Ben Rotz, OKWU’s Associate VP for Student Development. A certified StrengthsFinder coach, Rotz talks about what it means to lead with the gifts that God has given to you and how students at OKWU are learning to step out boldly in their areas of strength. He also discusses the topic of servant leadership and what that looks like across OKWU’s campus.

00:00 - Intro

Pastor and OKWU alum Scott Stevenson joins the podcast to tell us about how his church does ministry in Scottsdale, Arizona. He discusses what he’s learned in the last seven years of ministry and how the Church can be a positive force in communities across the country. Join Torrey Martin and Scott Stevenson for a conversation about church, Gen Z, and some of the strangest weddings he’s officiated.

00:54 - Intro

01:54 - The funniest weddings Scott has officiated

07:26 - Withdrawal from The Church

11:46 - The need for community

24:30 - Dealing with "Church Hurt"

32:16 - Is the church asking too much or too little of people?

35:53 - Mental health issues in The Church

47:05 - What gives you hope?

Step into the world of esports and ministry with John Merritt, OKWU's esports program director, as he joins Torrey Martin on BeyondU. Discover the unexpected ways gaming shaped John’s life and became a platform for spreading the Gospel. Explore the evolving landscape of esports and its massive impact on today's generation. Level up on uniting passion and purpose.

Mike Wilson, an OKWU alum and lead pastor, joins President Jim Dunn in a candid conversation about calling and purpose. Explore the idea of standing for something, not just against it, as they discuss countercultural Christianity and OKWU's role in equipping young people for their unique journeys. Engage with stories that shape perspectives.

00:00 - Intro

06:35 - Mike's ministry culture and context

10:09 - Wesleyan doctrine of Optimistic Grace