Meet The Prof

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.

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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 Students

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We start Part 2 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?

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Learn more about Len at:  https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/len-lecci/

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• A Grander Story – https://a.co/d/8VoYXSV

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We have a fun and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Len Lecci, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

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.

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Learn more about Len at:  https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/len-lecci/

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• Faculty Commons – https://www.facultycommons.org/
• A Grander Story – https://a.co/d/8VoYXSV

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Dr. Anka Roberto, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, 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. 

Resources from Faculty Commons, a Cru ministry:

• Find 500+ Christian professors at https://meettheprof.com/
• Faculty Commons – https://www.facultycommons.org/
• A Grander Story – https://a.co/d/8VoYXSV

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Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated with Christ, and Sent: Living a Life that Invites Others to Jesus. She and her husband Ash have two daughters and three cats, and Heather blogs regularly at heatherholleman.com.

In this conversation, Heather shares personal stories and practical advice for connecting with others, the power of asking good questions, and how to help students struggling with their mental health through what she calls The Three 3 C’s. And Heather challenges the idea of vocational Christian work as God’s A-Team.

Resources from Faculty Commons, a Cru ministry:

• Find 500+ Christian professors at https://meettheprof.com/
• Faculty Commons – https://www.facultycommons.org/
• A Grander Story – https://a.co/d/8VoYXSV

Watch MTP on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial/videos

You can support Meet The Prof through Shane Hartley's work with Faculty Commons, a Cru ministry, at this link: ⁠⁠⁠https://give.cru.org/0424344⁠⁠⁠