With Faith in Mind
With Faith In Mind is intended for academically-minded, ecumenical Christians. Our goal is to engage listeners with a thoughtful and faith-informed perspective on important issues and big questions that our society faces. We do this by having real conversations with people who have great stories and expertise. In our first series, titled “Christian Education at the Crossroads," we’re interviewing top leaders and scholars in the Christian education space.
Episodes
25 episodes
Christian Education at the Crossroads Season Wrap-up
That's a wrap. Thanks so much for joining us for season one of With Faith in Mind as we explored "Christian Education at the Crossroads. Thank you for joining us and please reach out with your thoughts on Season One and what you'd like to see i...
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Daniel Wasserman-Soler, Executive Director of the Lumen Christi Institute, sits down with Dan Hummel to discuss the Catholic intellectual tradition and how it engages with higher education both within and outside Catholic contexts. ...
Science & Faith Integration
Janel Curry, President of the American Scientific Affiliation, sits down with Dan Hummel to discuss the importance of integrating Christian faith alongside professional and intellectual lives. Learn about
The Christian Study Center Experience
John Terrill, Executive Director of Upper House, joins our producer Jesse Koopman to discuss Christian study centers, their missions, and the experiences they bring to the university communities they serve. Learn about
Educational Leadership: Boards, Foundations & Leaders
What roles might foundations, boards, and leaders play in facilitating Christian Education? Steven Moore, CEO Emeritus of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust joins John Terrill for a fascinating conversation that pulls back the curtain on these s...
Epistemology: Integrating Faith and Truth In Education
Stan Wallace, President & CEO of Global Scholars, joins John Terrill to talk about the integration of faith in the secular university. Learn about Stan Wallace &
Study Centers: Intersecting The Academy & The Church
Karl Johnson, Executive Director of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers, sits down with Dan Hummel to explore the Christian Study Center Movement, his role in starting study centers, and leading the national consortium. Learn ...
Campus Ministries: Filling the Gap Between Church & University
Tom Lin, President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, joins Dan Hummel to talk about the role of campus ministries in the broader Christian education ecosystem. Learn about
The CCCU: The Value of Pooling Resources in Education
Speaking with host Dan Hummel is guest Shirley Hoogstra, President of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, a higher education association of more than 185 Christian institutions world-wide. Rooted in the historic Christian faith...
Secular Universities: Balancing Faith and Profession as a Professor
How can a Christian professor integrate his faith and his discipline and also flourish at a major public university? Sharing his experience, David Weerts, professor of education at the University of Minnesota, discusses the ways a robu...
The College Student Perspective: From Sacred to Secular
What is the real purpose of college? Recent graduate Sarah Soltis, who was raised in the Christian faith, shares the reasons she decided to attend a liberal arts university, William & Mary University, and later to transfer to a Christian li...
Exploring Christian College: Affordability and Accessibility
How do we make higher education accessible to more people? Bringing his expertise in higher education to the table, Rick Ostrander converses with John Terrill about accessibility issues in Christian higher ed and compares payment models of Priv...
Christian Education at The Crossroads: Midseason Check-in
What have we learned and been surprised by so far on the Christian education scene? Dan Hummel and John Terrill reveal their top takeaways with podcast producer, Jesse Koopman.Learn about Upper House...
Lay Theological Education: L'Abri, Regent College & Study Centers
Charlie Cotherman, the pastor of Oil City Vineyard Church, joins Dan Hummel for an overview of non-traditional religious educational institutions.Learn about Charlie Cotherman &
Christian College Abroad: The International Perspective
Shirley Roels, the executive director of the International Network for Christian Higher Education (INCHE), joins John Terrill for a discussion on the international landscape of Christian higher education. Learn about
Online Education: The Power of Content
Jason Gile, Executive Director for Seminary Now, joins Dan Hummel for a discussion on the online seminary platform Seminary Now and the value of online education. Learn about Ja...
Primary Education: Integrating Faith and School
Marcio & Tia Sierra, pastors of Lighthouse Christian School in Madison, WI, sit down with John Terrill for a discussion on Christian primary education, their school & church, and how they have embraced faith and education together.<...
Church Education Beyond Sunday Morning
Tiffany Malloy, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Blackhawk Church in Madison, WI joins Dan Hummel to talk about the role of spiritual formation in the church beyond Sunday services, the challenges that churches face, and the hope she has for th...
The History of Church Education: Sunday School, Literacy & Chautauqua
Douglas Strong, Paul T. Walls Professor of Wesleyan Studies and Professor of the History of Christianity at Seattle Pacific University, sits down with John Terrill to talk about the history of the Sunday School movement and the surpris...
Survey of the Christian Higher Education Landscape: What Are the Options?
Eugene Habecker, President Emeritus of Taylor University and chairman of Christianity Today, sits down with John Terrill to talk about today's many facets of Christian higher education. Learn about
The Value of Christian Colleges: Education is More Than a Classroom
Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University, joins John Terrill to talk about the role of Christian colleges in the higher education landscape, some of the struggles colleges are experiencing, and why they may be a good option for students....
A Brief History of Christianity in U.S. Higher Education
Andrea Turpin, Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director of History at Baylor University, sits down with Dan Hummel to give an overview of the ways Christianity has influenced U.S. higher education, and how the relationship between th...
The Focus of Seminaries: Charisma, Humanism & Theology
Garwood Anderson, Dean of Nashotah House, joins John Terrill to discuss the current state of seminaries and calls for refocusing on teaching theology. Learn about Garwood An...
Christian Education at the Crossroads Season Intro
Our introductory season of With Faith in Mind – Christian Education at the Crossroads – explores the challenges facing the Christian Education landscape today, how we got here, and where we’re headed. Our two hosts, Dan Hummel, and John Terrill...
