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Welcome to the Built For This podcast! With a rich organizational history and a tradition of blending theory with practice, we seek to build up a world that often seems focused on tearing down. Join us as we delve into dynamic stories, engage in conversations with thought leaders, and explore how we can fit into and meaningfully engage with both present and future problems. The future might not always be crystal clear, but thanks to our innovative founder, exceptional students, impactful fac ...
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Drs. Steven Mason and Josh Brake, professor of engineering at Harvey Mudd College and LeTourneau alum, discuss ideas of technology, education, and human flourishing, the value of struggle, the automation or augmentation of A.I., and finding the good life in our digitally-saturated society. Dr. Brake authors The Absent-Minded Professor, a weekly Sub…
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Dr. Steven Mason joined Dr. Jonathan Pennington, author of Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life, to discuss how the Bible communicates a robust philosophy for life and human flourishing. Pennington highlighted the importance of a comprehensive Christian philosophy in providing answers to life’s fundamental …
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Drs. Todd Ream and Jerry Pattengale, authors of The Anxious Middle: Planning for the Future of the Christian College, talked with LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven Mason about how institutes of Christian higher education can be well-positioned to navigate a climate of cultural change when they have established a clear sense of purpose. In …
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In this episode, LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven Mason was joined by Andy Crouch, prolific Christian author and a partner for theology and culture at Praxis, to discuss the ways that technology shapes our lives and our culture. They dove into the topic of Christian higher education’s role in developing an integrated approach to cultivati…
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On today’s episode of the Built for This podcast powered by LeTourneau University, The Stakes for Christian Higher Education: accomplished Christian author, speaker, and thinker Dr. Jim Denison of the Denison Forum was in our studio for a fascinating conversation with LeTourneau University President, Dr. Steven Mason, about what he calls “the comin…
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LeTourneau Univerity Professor of Accounting Dr. Beverly Rowe earned a theatre degree before completing her doctorate in accounting, and she says God wastes nothing, using her theatrical skills to teach accounting. When we acknowledge God in all our ways, He makes our path straight. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search "LeTourn…
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LeTourneau University Assistant Professor of Nursing Dr. Jessie Wheatley says having the opportunity to combine her nursing educator career and her Christian faith to prepare students for faith-integrated nursing has been a highlight for her since finding LETU. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search "LeTourneau Snapshots" on Spot…
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LeTourneau University assistant professor of nursing Martha Keel has more than 20 years of experience teaching nursing to students to become compassionate medical professionals who comfort the sick and witness to patients and their families through some of life’s deepest struggles. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search "LeTourne…
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LeTourneau University Dean of Nursing Dr. Kimberly Quiett says God qualifies the called, and when she came in 2013 to lay the groundwork for a new nursing program, she was rewarded in 2014 with the School of Nursing being approved to educate excellent nurses for the future. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search "LeTourneau Snaps…
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LeTourneau University Assistant Professor and Chair of Engineering Technology Department Jeff Johnson (’94 alumnus) works with the Baja Senior Design Team and is grateful LETU changed his spiritual life in significant ways. He wants to have that same kind of impact on students’ lives today. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search …
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LeTourneau University Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology Dr. Matthew Green seeks to use his gifts and talents for humanitarian applications and serving the poor while training the next generation of engineers. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search "LeTourneau Snapshots" on Spotify, Apple Podca…
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LeTourneau University Mechanical Engineering Professor and Department Chair Dr. Scott Anson found LETU to be a community of sincere unapologetic evangelic faith that is warm and relevant in our culture. He has mentored several students to understand the truth of God’s word. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search "LeTourneau Snaps…
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LeTourneau University Professor of Electrical Engineering Dr. Paul Leiffer has worked at LETU since 1979. Last year, his students won first place in international Engineering World Health Competition for a non-invasive hemoglobin detector for use in less-resourced countries. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search "LeTourneau Snap…
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LeTourneau University Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Craig Olson sees his life as a book that God is writing. For 34 years, he was in the U.S. Air Force, first flying as a pilot then working on aircraft weapon systems. Teaching mechanical engineering and mentoring students is his passion. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or searc…
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LeTourneau University Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Andrew Davis is working on his doctorate at the University of Washington. Working at LETU where all faculty are believers and where he can speak about his Christian faith to students attracted him to teach here. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search "LeTourneau Snapshots" …
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LeTourneau University Professor of Electrical Engineering Dr. Shelli Starrett loves to see how happy students are when they make things that work. Working for God’s kingdom at LETU energizes her. Her 16-year-old son is already a dual-credit high school student. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search "LeTourneau Snapshots" on Spot…
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LeTourneau University Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Dr. Ko Sasaki came to the U.S. as an international graduate student from Japan in 1994. His research on a prosthetic knee joint provides students a senior design project to develop a working knee joint. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or search "LeTourneau Snapshots…
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LeTourneau University Professor of Psychology and Counseling Dr. Jeffrey Quiett directs clinical training and teaches primarily in the online graduate program to get students ready for their practicum and internship. Interviews he does with students help identify that they are ethically sound. For more stories, visit https://www.letu.edu/tv or sear…
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"I'm not really afraid that many of you will be talked out of your faith... What I am more concerned about is whether or not you will be shamed out of your faith." Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church in Chicago, gives the commencement address to the LeTourneau University Class of 2018.By LeTourneau University
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