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- MTP 08: Marianella Jara, How to Welcome College Students Into Christian Communities, The Reward of Taking College Students Overseas, Advice for Students to Not Rush Important Decisions
“Profe Jara”, as her students affectionately call her, is a Senior Lecturer of Spanish at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She shares a pivotal experience in her faith journey when she was invited to a Christian retreat as an international student, her long-term commitment and joy taking groups of students on overseas trips, how she incorporates her Christian faith naturally into her curriculum, and her encouraging experiences with Christian community on campus.
Watch this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/VqfcfKH24SQ
Learn more about this professor at: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/marianella-jara/
Email this professor at: [email protected]Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Writing Novels
04:09 Embarrassing College Moment
06:13 Turning Point in Faith
08:49 Struggling with Doubt
10:34 Experiencing God's Love
12:14 Bonding with Students on Trips
12:49 Incorporating Faith into the Curriculum
18:39 Dealing with Doubt and Belief in God
18:45 Challenges of Connecting with Other Professors
20:01 Limited Time for Interactions
20:28 Believers in Academia
21:28 Challenging the Separation of Faith and Academia
21:49 Perceptions of Professors
22:33 Supportive Students
22:37 Advice for 18-Year-Old Self
23:34 Advice for Graduating Seniors
24:12 Advice for Christian Professors
25:12 Advice for Parents of College Students
25:42 Contacting the Professor
27:27 Introduction and Website Resources
27:56 How to Ask a Question and Be Featured on the Show
28:26 Sharing and Subscribing
28:54 Financial Support for Faculty Commons MinistryWatch other episodes of Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial?si=4g8m1-HcA80V2WVHFind free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/Send us a video if you're a college students, stating your name, major, college campus and a question(s) for Christian professors; send it to us by Direct Message on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/Listen to Meet the Prof on your favorite podcast platform:
https://meettheprof.buzzsprout.comLearn about this and other Christian professors at www.meettheprof.com
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
30 min - MTP 07: Greg Williams, Part 2, on Emotions as an Engineer, Sharing His Faith with Students, Creating an Approachable Classroom Environment, and The Value of Making Mistakes and Overcoming Challenges
In Part 2, Greg shares his approach to sharing his faith with students and respecting their spiritual journeys, insights on creating a relatable and approachable classroom environment, tearing down the wall between students and faculty, the value of making mistakes and overcoming challenges, integrating faith with education, the Christian value of doing a job well, and advice for students and Christian faculty.
Learn more about Greg on MeetTheProf.com at:
https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/greg-williams/
email: [email protected]
watch this interview on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/rp3NW03GqQ8
In this episode you’ll hear:00:00 Emotions as an Engineer
03:18 Choosing Civil Engineering
05:48 How He Got Into Coastal Engineering
07:36 Sharing Faith with Students
12:58 Respect for Spiritual Journeys
15:20 Creating a Relatable and Approachable Classroom Environment
16:32 Tearing Down the Wall Between Students and Faculty
18:44 The Value of Making Mistakes and Overcoming Challenges
21:23 Question from Blessing
23:32 The Christian Value of Doing a Job Well
25:45 Advice for Students and Christian Faculty
27:17 Appreciating the Beauty of Both Mountains and Beach
29:18 Introduction and Website Information
29:48 How to Ask a Question and Be Featured on the Show
30:17 Sharing and Subscribing
30:45 Financial Support and Conclusion
Watch other episodes of Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial?si=4g8m1-HcA80V2WVHFind free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/Send us a video if you're a college students, stating your name, major, college campus and a question(s) for Christian professors; send it to us by Direct Message on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/Listen to Meet the Prof on your favorite podcast platform:
https://meettheprof.buzzsprout.comLearn about this and other Christian professors at www.meettheprof.com
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
32 min - MTP 06: Greg Williams, Part 1, How is Engineering Compatible with the Christian Faith? The Importance of Embracing Doubt and Seeking Understanding.
Greg is a Lecturer of Coastal Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. In this Part 1 episode, Greg talks about his love for bluegrass music, learning to play the banjo, and an embarrassing moment from his college days about being “pantsed”.
He shares the stabling influence of his grandparents on his early faith, the importance of finding like-minded peers, and the role of scripture in his life.
Greg reflects on the compatibility of his engineering mindset with his faith and the importance of embracing doubt versus ignoring it.
Learn more at MeetTheProf.com: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/greg-williams/
email: [email protected]
Watch other episodes of Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial?si=4g8m1-HcA80V2WVHFind free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/Send us a video if you're a college students, stating your name, major, college campus and a question(s) for Christian professors; send it to us by Direct Message on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/Listen to Meet the Prof on your favorite podcast platform:
https://meettheprof.buzzsprout.comLearn about this and other Christian professors at www.meettheprof.com
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
27 min - MTP 05: Rick Olsen on Freedom Found in Christianity More Than in Hedonism, Understanding God's Will, Finding Peace in Decision-Making, and Faith in the Classroom
Dr. Rick Olsen is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, [email protected]. His current research focuses on the intersection of popular culture, rhetoric, and values/faith. Rick shares his dream of bamboo entrepreneurship, much to his kids' chagrin. He discusses the importance of discernment and wisdom, emphasizing the need to apply eternal truths to local situations. Rick shares insights that Shane believes could be a future book, on balancing provision, purpose, passions, pace, and peace in order to live a sustainable life. He challenges the notion that only certain careers can glorify God, emphasizing the importance of being an expression of who God made us to be in any profession. Dr. Olsen also offers advice for parents of college students and encourages integrating faith into all aspects of life.
Watch other episodes of Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial?si=4g8m1-HcA80V2WVH
Find free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/
Send us a video if you're a college students, stating your name, major, college campus and a question(s) for Christian professors; send it to us by Direct Message on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
Listen to Meet the Prof on your favorite podcast platform:
https://meettheprof.buzzsprout.com
Learn about this and other Christian professors at www.meettheprof.com
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/042434431 min - MTP 04: Elise Thompson, on Losing Her Father When She was 15, Stopping Conversation with God, and Coming Back to Him
This is an engaging interview with Elise Thompson, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. We delve into Elise's expertise in using virtual reality in nursing education. Elise shares insights on integrating faith into her teaching, navigating life’s challenges, and offering support to students. The interview touches on topics such as handling difficult times, encouraging students to pursue their calling, and fostering community on campus.
Watch this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/bFgTgqcXOZE
Learn more about this professor at: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/charlotte-elise-thompson/
Email this professor at: [email protected]
Chapters:00:00 Virtual Reality in Nursing
02:42 Embarrassing Moments as a College Student
04:16 Question from Student, Jamie Ward: How have your biggest difficulties pushed you closer to God and how did you remain faithful to him?
04:38 Dealing with the Death of a Parent
09:53 When is another time that you had to trust God and take a step of faith as a professor?
14:03 How do your students respond when you say you're praying for them?
14:35 What is something students would be surprised to know about the life of a professor?
15:38 What is it like being a Christian professor on a secular campus?
15:53 Glorifying God in Different Fields
20:19 Avoiding Bitterness and Drawing Closer to God in Times of Trial
23:04 Encouraging Students to Think Beyond Traditional Christian Vocations
24:53 Advice for 18-Year-Old Self
25:36 Advice for Graduating Seniors
26:39 Advice for Other Christian Professors
27:12 Advice for Parents of College StudentsWatch other episodes of Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial?si=4g8m1-HcA80V2WVH
Find free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/
Send us a video if you're a college students, stating your name, major, college campus and a question(s) for Christian professors; send it to us by Direct Message on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
Listen to Meet the Prof on your favorite podcast platform:
https://meettheprof.buzzsprout.com
Learn about this and other Christian professors at www.meettheprof.com
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/042434435 min - MTP 03: Len Lecci, Part 2, Can Students Initiate Spiritual Conversations with Professors? And do professors ever feel conflicted about having to teach something against their faith?
We start Part 2 with Len Lecci asking him to tell us about students who come to his office to talk about God. Len answers another question from Danielle Cooper about if there has ever been a time where he felt conflicted about something that he had to teach. And she asks how his faith has grown at a secular university different from being at a Christian university?
Watch this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/yLYUnv0s0moLearn more about Len at: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/len-lecci/
Email this professor at: [email protected]
Watch other episodes of Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial?si=4g8m1-HcA80V2WVH
Find free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/
Send us a video if you're a college students, stating your name, major, college campus and a question(s) for Christian professors; send it to us by Direct Message on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
Listen to Meet the Prof on your favorite podcast platform:
https://meettheprof.buzzsprout.com
Learn about this and other Christian professors at www.meettheprof.com
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/042434422 min - MTP 02: Len Lecci, Part 1, on the Rational Trust in Jesus, the Healthy Role of Doubt, and the Pathway to Trust in Dating Relationships
We have a fun and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Len Lecci, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, [email protected].
Dr. Lecci's research is diverse, ranging from early memory loss detection to exploring biases in jury decisions. Recently awarded for his brain injury research, Dr. Lecci brings a unique perspective to our discussion today. But what's truly captivating is Dr. Lecci's faith in Jesus.
From his upbringing in the Catholic tradition to his exploration of Christian apologetics, Dr. Lecci shares how his faith grew over time, intertwining with his rational approach to life's questions. Join us as we delve into his story, touching on doubt, trust, and the intersection of faith and reason.
Watch this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/dlaEx-Dg_lALearn more about Len at: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/len-lecci/
Email this professor at: [email protected]
Watch other episodes of Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial?si=4g8m1-HcA80V2WVH
Find free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/
Send us a video if you're a college students, stating your name, major, college campus and a question(s) for Christian professors; send it to us by Direct Message on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
Listen to Meet the Prof on your favorite podcast platform:
https://meettheprof.buzzsprout.com
Learn about this and other Christian professors at www.meettheprof.com
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/042434421 min - MTP 01: Anka Roberto on How to Trust God through Trials
Dr. Anka Roberto, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, [email protected], shares her unusual journey to finding intimacy with Jesus while sitting on a floor, how her daughter was born with congenital heart defects, her experience with the Sandy Hook school shooting, and Anka’s battle with cancer.
Watch other episodes of Meet The Prof on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial?si=4g8m1-HcA80V2WVH
Find free resources for answering questions about God at:
https://www.everystudent.com/
Send us a video if you're a college students, stating your name, major, college campus and a question(s) for Christian professors; send it to us by Direct Message on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/meettheprofofficial/
Listen to Meet the Prof on your favorite podcast platform:
https://meettheprof.buzzsprout.com
Learn about this and other Christian professors at www.meettheprof.com
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
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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.