Dr. John Beck, dean of the School of Business & Communication at The Master's University, explains how Christians can fulfill the Great Commission by starting a business. 

The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit masters.edu. 

Who was Melchizedek, why does the Bible say so little about him, and what is his connection to Christ? Dr. William Varner, professor of biblical studies at TMU and author of "Messiah's Ministry: Crises of the Christ," explains. 

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TMU recently added one of the most popular majors in the country. But what exactly is interdisciplinary studies? Why is it so popular? And how does it all work? Dr. Whitney Gamble-Smith, director of TMU's interdisciplinary studies major, stops by to answer these questions and to give examples of possible combinations, like engineering and finance. 

You can learn more about TMU's interdisciplinary studies program, here.

Dr. Horner, a professor of English, answers questions like: What is fear? What is the distinction between terror and horror, and how are they used differently in movies and books? Was there fear before The Fall? How should a Christian's conscience guide what media content he or she engages with?

You can learn more about the English department at The Master's University, here. 

Season 2 kicks off with a twist. The show's host, Dr. Bob Dickson, will be wearing his "communication-department-chair" hat and answering questions about how we can make sense of the avalanche of news media we encounter every day. 

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The Art of Discernment returns for Season 2 on Oct. 6.

On each episode, Dr. Bob Dickson interviews professors from The Master’s University about topics related to their areas of expertise. If you missed any part of Season 1, you can catch up at https://anchor.fm/theartofdiscernment.

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Christians can face two dangerous extremes when it comes to developing habits. Some focus solely on behavior modification. Others wait to obey God until they feel like it. In our Season 1 finale, Dr. Greg Gifford, an associate professor of biblical counseling at The Master's University and author of “Heart & Habits: How We Change For Good,” offers a better way. 

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You’ve seen the intricate, hand-drawn animations. You’ve heard about the compelling stories. But what is anime and why are so many people attracted to it? Prof. Jo Suzuki, who teaches a class on anime at TMU, answers these questions and more.

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The chair of TMU's engineering and computer science department stops by to answer a question that's beginning to show up in academic circles: As artificial intelligence continues to advance, should it be granted human rights?

To learn more about TMU's engineering and computer science programs, click here.

(TMU's engineering programs are pending WSCUC approval)

Matt Green, the director of TMU’s Cinema & Digital Arts program and the driving force behind TMU’s first feature film, stops by to discuss the potential pitfalls of making a faith film, the ingredients of a good movie, and what business Christians have entering the industry. 

To learn more about TMU's Cinema & Digital Arts program, click here.