Highest Potential with Steve Pettit

We named this podcast Highest Potential because we wanted to share stories of how BJU helps students reach their highest potential for God’s glory.

In this episode, we’ll be talking with someone who has dedicated much of his life to helping his constituents reach their highest potential. Having served in the United States Senate since 2013, Senator Tim Scott has focused his energy on unleashing the positive impact that happens when hard work meets opportunity.

His positive influence and strong Christian testimony led BJU to award Senator Scott with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2018.

Senator Scott recently released a book entitled, Opportunity Knocks: How Hard Work, Community, and Business Can Improve Lives and End Poverty. In my conversation with him today, we discuss his new book, his life story and his faith.

As the school year winds down, I wanted to feature several students from Bob Jones University's 2020 senior class. I'm very proud of these students and their fellow seniors. They've overcome many obstacles this semester – including the coronavirus, remote classes and a postponed commencement.

I'm looking forward to seeing how God uses these young men and women for His glory. Let's pray for these soon-to-be college grads and congratulate them on their great accomplishments!

Easter 2020 marks my 45th spiritual birthday. I wanted to take this opportunity to share my testimony of how God saved me from my sins. We serve a great God!

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to alter every aspect of our world, it's fair to wonder what the future of higher education will look like.

Dr. Steve Pettit talks with Dr. Gary Weier and Dr. Beverly Cormican about how Bob Jones University is adapting to the new reality that coronavirus has presented and how BJU is preparing for the different future of education.

Two weeks ago, I welcomed Dr. Amy Hicks and Dr. Bernard Kadio to my office and the podcast. They provided an excellent explanation of coronavirus and how it could alter our world.

Unfortunately, the situation in the United States has only gotten worse during the past couple of weeks. On this episode, Dr. Hicks and Dr. Kadio give us an update on how bad coronavirus could get in the United States and how Christians should respond to the rapidly evolving situation.

COVID-19 – also known as coronavirus – has disrupted our world in unprecedented ways. Though Bob Jones University has no diagnosed cases, the virus has still changed the course of this semester as students will finish their academic responsibilities through online means.

In this time of fear and misunderstanding, I thought it would be valuable to hear expert opinions from two professors from BJU’s School of Health Professions who have expertise in community and global health.

I want to thank Dr. Amy Hicks and Dr. Bernard Kadio for coming to my office and providing a thorough, thoughtful and balanced explanation of the threat that coronavirus poses to our world. I believe you’ll find this conversation not only informative, but also encouraging.

I also want to encourage you to remember that God is in control and will use this situation for His glory. Let us honor Him in our actions and responses during this unusual time.

To learn more about Bob Jones University’s response to the coronavirus, please visit bju.edu/coronavirus.

Bob Jones University has raised over $194,000 to purchase a Save the Storks bus for the Carolina Pregnancy Center to use in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This mobile medical unit encourages women who are considering abortion to instead choose life for their unborn baby – and it also provides the opportunity to share the Gospel with those who are lost. 

On this episode, Dr. Steve Pettit welcomes Paul Isaacs, the President of Save the Storks, to his office to share how BJU has impacted his life and prepared him for his current position. 

Dr. Pettit also talks with Alexia Newman, the Director of the Carolina Pregnancy Center, to discuss how the CPC plans to use this amazing bus!

In this episode, Dr. Steve Pettit welcomes to his office Dr. Bob Jones III to discuss his journey to remarriage. 

Dr. Bob will marry Dr. Karen Rowe in March and he shares how God directed him to this decision. Dr. Bob also answers some of the questions everyone has about the exciting news!

Carol Anne Clemons suddenly lost her husband, Matt, after only two years of marriage. Finding herself as a new single mother in the wake of this tragedy, Carol Anne learned to rely on God's presence, wisdom and comfort.

Carol Anne joins Dr. Steve Pettit in his office to share her story.