In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane Hartley continues with part 2 of his interview with Dr. Jonathan Pettigrew, a professor in the School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. They go deep discussing how Dr. Pettigrew integrates his Christian faith into his academic career, mentors students in their spiritual journeys, and addresses worldview presuppositions within the academic environment.

Main Takeaways:

• Presuppositions shape our theories and interpretations (only 33% of professors believe in God with no doubts)

• 23% of professors are atheist while only 7% of general population are atheist

• His two-fold approach to campus ministry

• Personal: mentoring students, home dinners, spiritual conversations

• Theoretical: building biblical frameworks into theories

• “Double working” to honor Christ—academic job and gospel ministry

• Winsomely weaving Scripture into conversations

• Trusting the Holy Spirit for long-term impact

Read more about Jonathan Pettigrew online: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/jonathan-pettigrew/

Contact: [email protected]

Books mentioned:

Professing Christ, Christian Tradition and Faith-learning Integration in Public Universities  https://a.co/d/dgIU8k6

Family Communication and the Christian Faith: An Introduction and Exploration  https://a.co/d/6t2kvQa

Imagine Heaven   https://a.co/d/jbQKHeE

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 – Introduction by Shane Hartley and student question from Elijah
• 01:13 – Discussion on the importance of presuppositions in academia
• 05:32 – Mentoring students spiritually and integrating faith with teaching
• 08:29 – Addressing Elijah's question on involving students in the church
• 11:20 – Opportunities for faculty to teach within the church and community
• 12:47 – Academic recognition for faculty service in local churches
• 14:19 – Ways Christian faculty can serve the church and build God's kingdom
• 18:49 – Navigating the presentation of a biblical worldview in academia
• 23:38 – Faculty evangelism and sharing faith within the academic environment
• 25:49 – Closing thoughts and encouragement for Christian professors
  Keywords: Christian professors, integrating faith and academia, mentoring students spiritually, worldview presuppositions, faculty evangelism, academic service in church, faith-based community involvement, theoretical frameworks, spiritual guidance in education, Christian worldview in teaching.

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