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- MTP 18: Joe Brazel, Christian Professor of Accounting on dealing with adversity & serving students.Joe Brazel is a Jenkins Distinguished Professor of Accounting at North Carolina State University.
He shares about a major adversity that drew him closer to God.
He advises students to choose a major based on what they enjoy reading.
Joe incorporates his faith into his teaching by sharing church artwork.
He encourages students to read the New Testament to grow.
Joe talks about managing the right amount of anxiety.
He has a passion for teaching and serving his students.20 min - MTP 17: Stephanie Thomason on adoption, servant leadership as Christian professor, student trauma
In this episode of Meet the Prof, Stephanie Thomason, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Tampa, invites students to connect with her YouTube channel called Truth Matters at:
https://www.youtube.com/@Dash_023
and by email: [email protected]She shares a personal story about trusting God with the choice of abortion. Stephanie encourages college students to choose life and reminds them that there are loving families waiting to adopt.Stephanie Thomason discusses her experiences as a Christian professor and the opportunities she faces in sharing her faith with students. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for students to talk about their faith and the need for more Christian events on campus.Stephanie sees God in her subject of business management, particularly in the concept of servant leadership. She highlights the importance of teaching students that every person has intrinsic value and the significance of living by example as a leader.She recommends resources such as:C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianitybooks by William Lane Craig, Frank Turek, and J. Warner WallaceFind Episode 17 of Meet The Prof using any apps in this Linktree: https://linktr.ee/meettheprofInterview Takeaways:
- Exploring different faiths can lead to a deeper understanding of Christianity.
- Finding the reliability of the Bible by historical evidence.
- Choosing life and considering adoption are positive options for unplanned pregnancies.
- Creating a safe space for students to talk about their faith and encourage more Christian events on campus.
- Seeing God in your subject by incorporating values such as servant leadership and teaching students the intrinsic value of every person.
- Ministering to students who have experienced trauma by showing them love and support.
- Providing resources and guidance to students to help them navigate challenges to their faith.
- Connecting with Christian professors and seeking their mentorship and support.
- Raising your children with hope and the truth, and equipping them with the tools to defend their faith in college.
Find her testimony and profile on Meet The Prof's website: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/stephanie-thomason/
Follow Meet The Prof on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/Find Christian Professors on MeetTheProf.com:https://meettheprof.com/
Get free resources for answering questions about God at:https://www.everystudent.com/
College students, send us a video stating your name, year, college, major and a question(s) for Christian professors by DM on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
If you’d like to financially support the Faculty Commons ministry of Cru through Shane and Dorenda Hartley, you can do so online at give.cru.org/0424344
Thank you!
37 min - MTP 16: Will Sparks on self-awareness, imposter syndrome, healthy technology, finding your calling.
Dr. Will Sparks is the Chair and Professor of Leadership at Queens University. He’s a TED Speaker, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, and an award-winning teacher and researcher. He’s done organizational design and executive coaching for the Charlotte Hornets for over 11 years and had the privilege of working with Michael Jordan.
You can email Dr. Sparks at: [email protected]
You can take Dr. Spark's free assessment to find your leadership style and shadow at: www.alpfree.com.Some takeaways from the podcast interview include:
1. Self-awareness and introspection: Dr. Sparks emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself, including recognizing strengths and shadows.
2. Faith: how he integrates his Christian faith as a professor in his approach to leadership and personal development. He discusses the role of prayer and gratitude in navigating life's challenges.
3. Overcoming imposter syndrome: he acknowledges the prevalence of imposter syndrome and encourages students to listen to their intuition and not compare themselves to others.
4. Balancing technology use: Dr. Sparks highlights the importance of maintaining discipline in technology use to avoid distractions and create space for deep work and meaningful connections with others.
5. Exploring interests and finding one's calling: he advises students to explore various subjects and activities to discover their passions and interests.
6. Community and connection: Dr. Sparks emphasizes the significance of community and human connection in personal and professional growth.
#christianpodcast #professor #christianprofessor #facultycommons #christianstudyWatch Meet The Prof on YouTube:
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shane-hartley4Find Christian Professors on MeetTheProf.com:
https://meettheprof.com/Get free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/
College students, follow us on Instagram and send us a video stating your name, year, college, major and a question(s) for Christian professors by DM on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
If you’d like to give financially to the Faculty Commons ministry of Cru through Shane and Dorenda Hartley, you can do so online at give.cru.org/042434432 min - MTP 15: Nate Callender, Aerospace Department of Middle Tennessee State University
Nate Callender is an Associate Professor in the Aerospace Department of MTSU. He shares his journey from hating public speaking to becoming a professor, recognizing how God-given gifts can help in career decisions, and how transparency helps us overcome fears. He addresses the compatibility of science and belief in God, highlighting arguments for God's existence. Nate encourages students who are struggling with their faith to seek answers from God, surround themselves with believers, and study apologetics. Lastly, Nate emphasizes the value of students and professors building relationships with one another.
You can email Nate at: [email protected]Watch Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial/videosFind Christian Professors on MeetTheProf.com:
https://meettheprof.com/Get free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/
College students, follow us on Instagram and send us a video stating your name, year, college, major and a question(s) for Christian professors by DM on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
If you’d like to financially support the Faculty Commons ministry of Cru through Shane and Dorenda Hartley, you can do so online at give.cru.org/042434438 min - MTP 14: Rachelle Beckner, on identity and faith in career transitions and teaching communication skills to engineers.
Rachelle is a full-time Lecturer of Communications in the Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University. She also operates a marketing and fundraising consulting boutique -- Beckner Creative. Rachelle shares her journey from a career in nonprofit work to becoming an educator. She shares her experiences of grappling with career transitions, offering valuable insights and triumphs she encountered along the way. At Clemson University she teaches communication skills to civil engineering students. You’ll be encouraged by Rachelle’s authenticity as she reflects on personal growth and spiritual development.
Connect with her by email: [email protected]
and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellebeckner/
and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellebeckner/
Watch Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial/videosListen to the Meet The Prof:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shane-hartley4Find Christian Professors on MeetTheProf.com:
https://meettheprof.com/Get free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/
College students, follow us on Instagram and send us a video stating your name, year, college, major and a question(s) for Christian professors by DM on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
If you’d like to financially support the Faculty Commons ministry of Cru through Shane and Dorenda Hartley, you can do so online at give.cru.org/042434424 min - MTP 13: Phil Bishop, Naval Academy to academia, students' struggles with loneliness, compatibility of faith and science, and healthy skepticism.
Dr. Phil Bishop, [email protected], is a retired Professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of Alabama. Phil shares how the complexity of the human body points to design and the existence of a Creator. He describes the challenges of faith in science seen in “Retraction Watch”. He advises students dealing with doubts about God. and he challenges Christian professors that they communicate something negative about Christianity by their silence.
Watch Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial/videosListen to the Meet The Prof:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shane-hartley4Find Christian Professors on MeetTheProf.com:
https://meettheprof.com/Get free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/
College students, follow us on Instagram and send us a video stating your name, year, college, major and a question(s) for Christian professors by DM on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
If you’d like to financially support the Faculty Commons ministry of Cru through Shane and Dorenda Hartley, you can do so online at give.cru.org/042434432 min - MTP 12: Robbie Quinn on finding mentors, taking risks to broaden friendships, new opportunities.
Robbie Quinn is an Associate Professor of Art Education of East Carolina University. He shares the importance of finding mentors, how art can be a reflection of God's beauty and creativity, the influential platform and future of art education, his experience writing a textbook, and his experience of stepping out of his comfort zones in college and the positive impact it had on his life.
Watch Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial/videosFind Christian Professors on MeetTheProf.com:
https://meettheprof.com/Get free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/College students, follow us on Instagram and send us a video stating your name, year, college, major and a question(s) for Christian professors by DM on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
If you’d like to financially support the Faculty Commons ministry of Cru through Shane and Dorenda Hartley, you can do so online at give.cru.org/042434420 min - MTP 11: Aba Ebong, his upbringing in Nigeria, divine intervention, personal transformation, power of prayer and fearless faith
Aba is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, [email protected]. Aba reveals his deep-rooted love for the Word of God which was shaped by his upbringing. He has witnessed divine interventions in his health and others’. As a professor, Aba ministers to students, sharing his faith and experiencing miraculous moments of healing. He emphasizes the importance of personal spiritual growth and encourages others to initiate spiritual conversations by allowing the Word of God to guide and embolden them.
Watch Meet The Prof on YouTube:
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https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/Find Christian Professors on MeetTheProf.com:
https://meettheprof.com/Get free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/College students, send us a video stating your name, year, college, major and a question(s) for Christian professors by DM on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/If you’d like to financially support the Faculty Commons ministry of Cru through Shane and Dorenda Hartley, you can do so online at give.cru.org/0424344
15 min - MTP 10: PARENTS’ EDITION, Laurie Kubicek on Joy in the Classroom, College Send-offs, Perseverance, and the Power of Prayer
Laurie Kubicek is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Sacramento State, [email protected]
Laurie shares her journey into teaching, reflecting on the joy she found in the classroom and connecting with her students. She tells of her own tearful college send-off, the complexities of faith and academia, the importance of perseverance, and the power of prayer.
Watch Meet The Prof on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial/videosFollow Meet The Prof on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/Find Christian Professors on MeetTheProf.com:https://meettheprof.com/Get free resources for answering questions about God at:https://www.everystudent.com/College students, send us a video stating your name, year, college, major and a question(s) for Christian professors by DM on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/If you’d like to financially support the Faculty Commons ministry of Cru through Shane and Dorenda Hartley, you can do so online at www.give.cru.org/042434430 min - MTP 09: Isaac Loh on Approaching Friends Without Judging, Breaking Barriers with Students & Profs
Isaac Loh, [email protected], is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He shares about taking steps of faith as a professor, approaching friends who are not following Christ in a way that is not judgmental, how to encourage students struggling with faith, and how professors can break barriers with students through lunch conversations.
Watch Meet The Prof on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial/videosListen to the Meet The Prof:https://meettheprof.buzzsprout.com/shareFollow Meet The Prof on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/Find Christian Professors on MeetTheProf.com:https://meettheprof.com/Get free resources for answering questions about God at:https://www.everystudent.com/College students, send us a video stating your name, year, college, major and a question(s) for Christian professors by DM on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/If you’d like to financially support the Faculty Commons ministry of Cru through Shane and Dorenda Hartley, you can do so online at www.give.cru.org/042434428 min
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Our goal is to encourage Christ-centered conversations on the college campus by interviewing Christian professors and college students in a fun, insightful interview format.