Episode Details

In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane interviews Dr. Janet Reed, an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Kent State University. Janet shares how she integrates her faith into her work as a nursing professor, from helping create a Christian faculty and staff group on campus to naturally engaging students in spiritual conversations. She also discusses how being attentive to opportunities can open doors to faith discussions, how she overcame struggles with perfectionism, and how technology like virtual reality is shaping nursing education.

Read more about Janet Reed online: Meet The Prof Profile

Email: jreed56@kent.edu

Main Takeaways

• Living Out Your Faith Matters – Janet emphasizes that students often recognize Christian faculty not just by what they say but by how they love and serve.
• Spiritual Conversations Can Happen Naturally – Asking students thoughtful questions and being available in everyday situations can lead to meaningful discussions.
• Faculty Groups Start Small but Can Grow – Her Christian faculty group started with just a couple of professors and has now grown to over 90 members.
• Being Attentive and Willing to Slow Down Opens Opportunities – Taking a moment to listen and engage can make all the difference in ministering to students and colleagues.
• Faith and Identity Over Perfectionism – Janet shares how she learned to find her identity in Christ rather than academic achievement.

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