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]

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• A Grander Story – https://a.co/d/8VoYXSV
• EveryStudent.com – https://www.everystudent.com/

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Dr. Rick Olsen is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. 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.

Christian professors, share with students how Jesus rescued you by submitting a profile at this link: https://meettheprof.com/create-profile/ 

Students & parents, find 500+ Christian professors at https://meettheprof.com/

Resources:

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

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

Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6kizp6klascdMj1nqaj6LD  

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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 Students

Christian professors, share with students how Jesus rescued you by submitting a profile at this link: https://meettheprof.com/create-profile/ 

Students & parents, find 500+ Christian professors at https://meettheprof.com/

Resources:

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

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

Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6kizp6klascdMj1nqaj6LD  

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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?

Watch this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/yLYUnv0s0mo

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

Email this professor at: [email protected]

Christian professors, share with students how Jesus rescued you by submitting a profile at this link: https://meettheprof.com/create-profile/ 

Students & parents, find 500+ Christian professors at https://meettheprof.com/

Resources:

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

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

Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6kizp6klascdMj1nqaj6LD  

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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.

Watch this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/dlaEx-Dg_lA

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

Email this professor at: [email protected]

Christian professors, share with students how Jesus rescued you by submitting a profile at this link: https://meettheprof.com/create-profile/ 

Students & parents, find 500+ Christian professors at https://meettheprof.com/

Resources:

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

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

Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6kizp6klascdMj1nqaj6LD  

Listen on Apple Podcasts– https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-the-prof-with-shane-and-spence/id1733311320

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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. 

Christian professors, share with students how Jesus rescued you by submitting a profile at this link: https://meettheprof.com/create-profile/ 

Students & parents, find 500+ Christian professors at https://meettheprof.com/

Resources:

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

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

Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6kizp6klascdMj1nqaj6LD  

Listen on Apple Podcasts– https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-the-prof-with-shane-and-spence/id1733311320

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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.

Christian professors, share with students how Jesus rescued you by submitting a profile at this link: https://meettheprof.com/create-profile/ 

Students & parents, find 500+ Christian professors at https://meettheprof.com/

Resources:

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

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

Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/6kizp6klascdMj1nqaj6LD  

Listen on Apple Podcasts– https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-the-prof-with-shane-and-spence/id1733311320

Support Shane's ministry with Faculty Commons, a Cru ministry, at this link: ⁠⁠https://give.cru.org/0424344⁠⁠