Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMTP: 08, Marianella Jara, How to Welcome College Students Into Christian Communities, The Reward of Taking College Students Overseas, Advice for Students to Not Rush Important Decisions; Nella is a Senior Lecturer of Spanish at UNC Wilmington
Episode 8
“Profe Jara”, as her students call her, shares a pivotal experience in her faith journey when she was invited to a Christian retreat as an international student, her long-term commitment and joy taki…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
MTP: 07, Greg Williams, Part 2, on Emotions as an Engineer, Sharing His Christian Faith with his Students While Respecting Their Spiritual Journeys, Creating an Approachable Classroom Environment, and The Value of Making Mistakes and Overcoming Challenges
Episode 7
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https://youtu.be/rp3NW03GqQ8
Greg shares his approach to sharing his faith with students and respecting their spiritual journeys, insights on creating a relatable an…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
MTP 06: Greg Williams, Part 1, How is Engineering Compatible with the Christian Faith? The Importance of Embracing Doubt and Seeking Understanding. Greg is a Lecturer of Coastal Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Episode 6
Greg talks about his love for bluegrass music, learning to play the banjo, and an embarrassing moment from his college days about being “pantsed”.
He shares the stabling influence of his grandparents …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
MTP 05: Rick Olsen on Freedom Found in Christianity More Than in Hedonism, Understanding God's Will, Finding Peace in Decision-Making, and Faith in the Classroom
Episode 5
Dr. Rick Olsen is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. His current research focuses on the intersection of popular culture,…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
MTP 04: Elise Thompson, on Losing Her Father When She was 15, Stopping Conversation with God, and Coming Back to Him
Episode 4
This is an engaging interview with Elise Thompson, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. We delve into Elise's expertise in using virtual reality in nursing e…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
MTP 03, Len Lecci, Part 2, Can Students Initiate Spiritual Conversations with Professors? And do professors ever feel conflicted about having to teach something against their faith?
Episode 3
We start Part 2 Len Lecci asking him to tell us about students who come to his office to talk about God. Len answers another question from Danielle Cooper about if there has ever been a time where he…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
MTP 02: Len Lecci, Part 1, on the Rational Trust in Jesus, the Healthy Role of Doubt, and the Pathway to Trust in Dating Relationships
Episode 2
We have a fun and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Len Lecci, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Dr. Lecci's research is diverse, ranging from early memory…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
MTP 01: Anka Roberto on How to Trust God through Trials
Episode 1
Dr. Anka Roberto, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, shares her unusual journey to finding intimacy with Jesus while sitting on a floor, how her daughter w…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
MTP: Pilot Episode: Heather Holleman, Penn State, How to help friends struggling emotionally, how to have quality conversations, and how she has Christ-centered conversations with students.
Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated with Christ, and Sent: Living a Life that Invites Others to Jesus. She …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago