In this episode we discuss two main ideas: 1) Culture shapes individuals and societies while simultaneously being dependent upon the very individuals it shapes.  2) Culture is a vacuum: when spaces and symbols are destroyed, they are repla...

In this episode we visit early American church history: the Huguenots and their presence in Florida.  Guest Ben Goldsmith shares this little-known chapter, discovering the blood of the martyrs on the First Coast. As persecution increased i...

Mr. William Sirls, Professor of English at TCJ, shares a behind the scenes look at his life and how he came to Christ while in prison.  Having turned himself in over money laundering, he shares how that time “was the best thing that could ...

Dr. Jeremiah Stanley is Pastor of Trinity at Mandarin, previously VP of Student Affairs at TCJ for many years.  In this episode he shares his thoughts on the power of journaling as a spiritual discipline.  A practice he adopted in col...

Season 4, Episode 7 is live!   Plenty of marriages outside the Christian faith display life-long loyalty and familial success – markers we often equate with a healthy marriage.  But does God have more in mind for a thriving, healthy m...

Alumnus Gib Wood (who happens to be father of our host, Mr. Keith Wood) has been a missionary to the American military population in Germany for the past 39 years. In this episode we discuss the ups and downs of missionary life and lessons lear...

Dr. Tadlock is a history professor at Trinity College of Jacksonville. In this episode, we take a look at what slavery meant in the ancient world, exploring the core definition of slavery as a lack of personal freedom.Discovering some u...

The average adult in the US spends 140K hours in the workplace, compared to approximately 4K hours at church.  Based on time expenditure alone, the potential for Christians to impact their workplace is unbelievable!  But is that impac...

Bible translations have been controversial for as long as there has been translation work on the Scriptures!  Did historical Bible translators believe their work was the final authority?  Is there a danger in being faithful to a speci...

Can a noble cause make a misstep?  In this episode we go back in time with church historian Dr. John Williams to trace the history of the Baptists.  Some may argue that there is a clear line of descent (of theological purity) from the...

We are back with season 4, Episode 1 of the TCJ Podcast, featuring return guest and biblical archaeologist, Mr. Brian Maggard! Last time Mr. Maggard was with us we had a fascinating discussion regarding an archaeological dig where ...

This episode features alumnus and veteran pastor Dan Proctor, founder of Help for Hurting Pastors.  Today he shares helpful thoughts on the soul health of a ministry leader: warning signs, how to support a pastor through difficult seasons,...

What does it really mean when a book is “banned”? In this episode, Dr. John Lucy, Head Librarian at Trinity College of Jacksonville, gives us a peak at the deceptively complex world of banned books: where they’re banned from, who makes those de...

The use of AI is a hot topic in higher education, with loud voices arguing for either side.  Ms. Rebecca Whitley, English professor at Trinity, gives her perspective on how AI is impacting her classroom and how it challenges her as an inst...

Meet Brian Maggard, biblical archaeologist and Dean of Men at Trinity College of Jacksonville!  Maggard offers a fascinating perspective on the location of Sodom and Gomorrah, what likely happened at the sight (from a scientific perspectiv...

Join us for a fascinating discussion about truth with Jordan Karausky, doctoral candidate of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and Philosophy graduate of Biola University.  Our world is full of differing opinions and often starkly ...

In this episode, we take a look at the tough questions students should ask themselves when making a college decision.  As an experienced recruiter, our guest, Mr. Lawrence, shares insight on the importance of being honest with yourself abo...

Practical Insights: Trinity Athletic Director John Jones discusses the importance of Christian Athletic ProgramsTrinity’s Athletic Director John Jones discusses the key differences between secular and Christian athletic programs and sha...

Practical Insights: an interview with Dr. Chappell, former US Navy Captain and current Business Department Chair at TrinityMost would agree that managing time is important.  But are goals crucial for success?  Is self-discipli...

Welcome to Season Two of the Trinity Podcast! In this episode, we turn the tables and interview our host, Mr. Keith wood.  Curiosity is an important characteristic in a podcast host, and it is certainly one of the qualities th...

Episode 4 of the TBC Podcast features Mr. Keith Wood and special guest Dr. James Buckner, Criminal Justice program director and developer at Trinity.   He shares insight on questions such as,  Why should every Christian to have a clea...

Episode 3 of the TBC Podcast features guest speaker Mr. Matt Heavener, VP of Enrolment Management and Development at TBC.  Join us for a conversation that discusses the idea of “value”: What is it? Why does it matter? Is there such a thing...

Should culture influence worship?Join us for Episode 2 of the TBC podcast with Mr. Keith Wood and Dr. Jacob Leporacci, head of the Biblical Studies department at TBC.  Dr. Leporacci shares insight on various worship practices and t...

Join Mr. Keith Wood and Dr. John Williams as they jump right into the deep end with a conversation on "What is a Liberal?".  How has the definition shifted over time?  Why should Christians be informed on this topic?  Do emotions...