In the midst of being a working mom, Therese Dargis, B.A. '21, found herself wanting to pursue education to further her career. Seeing the opportunities CSP presented, she persisted amidst the busyness of her life and the challenges of having to teach her kids during COVID to earn her degree and advance her career.

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Adriene Thornton, M.A. '04, has spent her career serving in the healthcare field. As an RN, she loved providing direct care to patients. After receiving her MA from CSP, she moved into healthcare administration where she uses her gifts to serve patients and their families in a new way and unpacks that career pivot.

Alumna Kprecia Ambers, B.A. '15, shares about her passion for art and design, celebrates her CSP experience, and highlights the importance of representation in art.

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With the recent announcement that CSP is acquiring Platt College in Greenwood Village, Colo., Dean of Nursing Dr. Hollie Caldwell joins the podcast to discuss the how and why of this acquisition.

Andy Jones, B.A. '06 is a writer, pastor, and CSP alumnus who lives in the Bay Area. In this interview, he shares about his experiences as a CSP student and staff member, his ministry journey, and how he became a published author. His books bring tremendous theological insights in an accessible and understandable manner.

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Senior Denya Jada serves as Student Body President at CSP this academic year. As a biology major who intends to work in public health, she shares how CSP has shaped her and how she leads Student Senate to serve her peers.

Rev. Dr. Ryan Peterson joined the CSP community this summer as Senior Development and Church Relations Officer. In this interview, he shares about his formative years, academic and ministry journey, and why he's so passionate about Lutheran higher education.

Dr. Michele Pickel, alumna and faculty emerita at CSP, shares about her calling into education, her love for horses, and how she integrated those passions into Horse Powered Reading. In this venture, she works with trainers and practitioners across the world to encourage students into a love for reading.

Dr. Jerrod Brown, Director for the Master of Arts in Human Services program, returns to the One Heart to address the issue of sleep disturbances. In the interview, he describes what they are, how they're caused, and what each person can do to work toward better sleep.