Episode Details

Jonathan Kladder is a professor of Music Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and discusses:

• the intersection of music education and faith in Christ  
• his unique journey from being a punk rocker to becoming a music educator 
• the importance of creating a safe and encouraging classroom environment  
• on the influence of popular music, particularly U2, on worship music  
• his spiritual journey through college and questions he faced  
• on navigating secular academia as a Christian  
• the importance of being a light in diverse environments  

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Email Jonathan: kladderj@uncw.edu 

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