On Mission

Gary Garrison, an Associate Professor in Maranatha’s School of Education, and former head Baseball Coach at MBU, joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan on the podcast to discuss a little of his life story, but focus on his mission: to be an encouragement. Garrison strives to be an encouragement to others in their spiritual walk and that is played out in the classroom and on the baseball diamond. 

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Mr. Mike High, an ‘83 alumnus and Christian school teacher. A faithful servant, High teaches 4th grade at a school where he has taught for 40 years. Named one of the Alumni of the Year in 2023, High joins Dr. Davis on the podcast to share his life story and discuss cultural worldviews and education. 

Read more: Mike High, Alumni of the Year 2023

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Mrs. Claudia Barba is an author and nationwide speaker at ladies’ conferences. Claudia and her husband, Dave, founded Press On! Ministries to help with church planting and growth. In this episode, she shares her heart for church planting and revitalization with Dr. Davis. They talk about her desire to encourage pastor's wives through her books and the conferences she speaks at. Claudia's heart for the local church is evident in this conversation as she dives into what Press On! Ministries is all about.

Claudia's Books

Press On! Ministries 

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2 Timothy 2:2 is Dr. Andrew Goodwill's core mission - disciple people so they can go disciple others. Dr. Davis and Dr. Goodwill examine how that plays a significant role in his job as the Dean of Students at Maranatha. Dr. Goodwill's deep care for the next generation is evident as he talks about the importance of training the next generation.

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Pastor Dave Schlagel, senior pastor at Marquette Manor Baptist Church in Downers Grove, Illinois, and a member of Maranatha’s Board of Resource, joins Dr. Davis in today's episode. Pastor Schlagel served in the Navy for many years before becoming a pastor. He and Dr. Davis discuss some of the stories from his time in the Navy and a little of his pastoral ministry story. Pastor Schlagel shares his salvation testimony and showcases God's grace and leading in his life. 

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Mrs. Colene Price served as a faculty member at Maranatha for many years. Her heart and passion for ministry have continued since her retirement. Mrs. Price shares a little of her story, how God led her and Coach Price to their ministries at Pillsbury and Maranatha, and gives some advice to the next generation. 

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Every year, Maranatha sends teams of faculty, staff, and college students on mission trips to various corners of the world through Global Encounters. A group of two faculty members and nine students went to  Mexico in May. Their goal was to share Christ through teaching English. Dr. Morris, Mrs. Morris, and sophomore Morgan Spencer join Dr. Davis on this episode as they share stories about how God worked in and through their trip.

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Music is a powerful medium and is culturally used in various ways. Dr. Doug Bachorik, Chair of the Department of Music at Maranatha, enters a stimulating conversation about music with Dr. Davis and Jonathan. They discuss music in worship, how music affects people, and how music can unite cultures. 

Read about Dr. Bachorik's arrival to Maranatha. 

Dr. Backorik's book, New Heart, New Spirit, New Song

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Miss Renee Westphall celebrated 25 years at Maranatha in the 2022-2023 school year. She joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan to discuss her passion for discipleship and mentorship of young ladies. Miss Westphall shares a little of her journey to Maranatha, but the main focus of the conversation is her desire to help women retrain their minds to focus on Christ. 

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Pastor Mike Jones wanted to be a music and youth pastor until the Lord called him home. But the Lord guided him down a different path. In today's episode, Dr. Davis and Jonathan explore that other path with Mike Jones, senior pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida. Other conversation topics include mental health on college campuses and workplace idealism.

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