Episode Details

Karen Petersen, the President of Hendrix College, shares the importance of joy, questioning, and community support in navigating college life. Petersen also offers valuable advice for students and parents, highlighting the significance of prayer and the need for open conversations about faith and doubt.

Takeaways
Students can impact others through genuine joy.
Education can enhance understanding of God and scripture.
Students should be open to exploring different career paths.
Professors can represent Christ through kindness and grace.
Growth in faith requires intentional effort and maturity.

Email Dr. Petersen: petersen@hendrix.edu

Watch Her Extended Personal Testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-UEXPl1YGQ

Read about her on MeetTheProf.com: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/karen-petersen/

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Resources:

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

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