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Shane Hartley and Spence Hackney receive questions from college students and ask them to Christian professors in a fun, insightful interview format. Our mission: to encourage Christ-centered conversations on the college campus. We hope these interviews will help college students, inspire professors, and encourage parents and grandparents of college students.
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MTP 22: Linda Gurganus, The Influence of an Approachable Professor
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Linda is a retired lecturer of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She shares about growing up without her father, being approachable and vulnerable as a professor (and growing up with a pet skunk). Takeaways: Being approachable can impact students' lives. Math skills can open up a wide range of career opportunities. How par…
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MTP 21: John Chen on Redefining Success: Living According to God's Will
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John Chen is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Baylor University. Takeaways: Finding fulfillment requires surrendering worldly pursuits and relying on God. John led a student to Christ in his office! Doubts in faith are normal and it sometimes takes time for God to work. Ministering to others involves showing care and being…
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MTP 20: Moorad Alexanian from Cuba to Mexico, knowing yourself, CS Lewis, nothingness, and arming students with the truth.
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Dr. Moorad Alexanian, Professor of Physics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, shares his personal journey of becoming a Christian and Jesus' impact on his life. He discusses the role of the Bible in understanding oneself, the need for unification in knowledge, and recognizing aspects of reality that are not physical, even though his su…
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MTP 19: On empathy, distraction, finding purpose and connections in college, and her Hoopty!
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We sit down with Maria Tyler, Clinical Instructor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She shares her new journey as a nurse educator, the pivotal role of empathy, her wisdom and passion for helping students find their purpose in life, and the importance of kindness and understanding toward students. Watch Meet The Prof on You…
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MTP 18: Joe Brazel, Christian Professor of Accounting on dealing with adversity & serving students.
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Joe Brazel is a Jenkins Distinguished Professor of Accounting at North Carolina State University. He shares about a major adversity that drew him closer to God. He advises students to choose a major based on what they enjoy reading. Joe incorporates his faith into his teaching by sharing church artwork. He encourages students to read the New Testam…
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MTP 17: Stephanie Thomason on adoption, servant leadership as Christian professor, student trauma
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In this episode of Meet the Prof, Stephanie Thomason, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Tampa, invites students to connect with her YouTube channel called Truth Matters at: https://www.youtube.com/@Dash_023 and by email: sthomason@ut.edu She shares a personal story about trusting God with the choice of abortion. Stephanie encou…
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MTP 16: Will Sparks on self-awareness, imposter syndrome, healthy technology, finding your calling.
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Dr. Will Sparks is the Chair and Professor of Leadership at Queens University. He’s a TED Speaker, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, and an award-winning teacher and researcher. He’s done organizational design and executive coaching for the Charlotte Hornets for over 11 years and had the privilege of working with Michael Jordan. You can email Dr. Spark…
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MTP 15: Nate Callender on public speaking, recognizing God-given gifts, how to overcome fears, science and belief in God, struggling with your faith Christian apologetics, and the value of students and ...
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Nate Callender is an Associate Professor in the Aerospace Department of MTSU. He shares his journey from hating public speaking to becoming a professor, recognizing how God-given gifts can help in career decisions, and how transparency helps us overcome fears. He addresses the compatibility of science and belief in God, highlighting arguments for G…
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MTP 14: Rachelle Beckner, on identity and faith in career transitions and teaching communication skills to engineers.
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Rachelle is a full-time Lecturer of Communications in the Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University. She also operates a marketing and fundraising consulting boutique -- Beckner Creative. Rachelle shares her journey from a career in nonprofit work to becoming an educator. She shares her experiences of grappling with career transitions, …
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MTP 13: Phil Bishop, Naval Academy to academia, students' struggles with loneliness, compatibility of faith and science, and healthy skepticism.
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Dr. Phil Bishop, pbishop@retiree.ua.edu, is a retired Professor or Exercise Physiology at the University of Alabama. Phil shares how the complexity of the human body points to design and the existence of a Creator. He describes the challenges of faith in science seen in “Retraction Watch”. He advises students dealing with doubts about God. and he c…
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MTP 12: Robbie Quinn on finding mentors, taking risks to broaden friendships, new opportunities.
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Robbie Quinn, quinnr@ecu.edu, is an Associate Professor of Art Education of East Carolina University. He shares the importance of finding mentors, how art can be a reflection of God's beauty and creativity, the influential platform and future of art education, his experience writing a textbook, and his experience of stepping out of his comfort zone…
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MTP 11: Aba Ebong, his upbringing in Nigeria, divine intervention, personal transformation, power of prayer and fearless faith
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Aba is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, aebong1@uncc.edu. He reveals his deep-rooted love for the Word of God which was shaped by his upbringing. He has witnessed divine interventions in his health and others’. As a professor, Aba ministers to students, sharing his faith and experienc…
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MTP 10: PARENTS’ EDITION, Laurie Kubicek on Joy in the Classroom, College Send-offs, Perseverance, and the Power of Prayer
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Laurie Kubicek is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Sacramento State, lkubicek@csus.edu Laurie shares her journey into teaching, reflecting on the joy she found in the classroom and connecting with her students. She tells of her own tearful college send-off, the complexities of faith and academia, the importance of perseverance, and the power of p…
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MTP: 09 Isaac Loh, on How to Approach Friends Without Judging and Breaking Barriers Between Students and Professors
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Isaac Loh, lohi@uncw.edu, is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He shares about taking steps of faith as a professor, approaching friends who are not following Christ in a way that is not judgmental, how to encourage students struggling with faith, and how professors can break barriers with students …
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MTP: 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 ...
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“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 taking groups of students on overseas trips, how she incorporates her Christian faith naturally into her curriculum, and her encouraging experiences with C…
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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 ...
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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 on his early faith, the importance of finding like-minded peers, and the role of scripture in his life. Greg reflects on the compatibility of his engi…
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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 ...
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watch this interview on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/rp3NW03GqQ8 Greg shares his approach to sharing his faith with students and respecting their spiritual journeys, insights on creating a relatable and approachable classroom environment, tearing down the wall between students and faculty, the value of making mistakes and overcoming challenges, int…
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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
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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, rhetoric, and values/faith. Rick shares his dream of bamboo entrepreneurship, much to his kids' chagrin. He discusses the importance of discernment an…
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MTP 04: Elise Thompson, on Losing Her Father When She was 15, Stopping Conversation with God, and Coming Back to Him
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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 education. Elise shares insights on integrating faith into her teaching, navigating life’s challenges, and offering support to students. The interview t…
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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?
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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 felt conflicted about something that he had to teach. And she asks how his faith has grown at a secular university different from being at a Christian…
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MTP 01: Anka Roberto on How to Trust God through Trials
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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 was born with congenital heart defects, her experience with the Sandy Hook school shooting, and Anka’s battle with cancer. Watch Meet The Prof on YouTub…
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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
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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 loss detection to exploring biases in jury decisions. Recently awarded for his brain injury research, Dr. Lecci brings a unique perspective to our dis…
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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.
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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 and her husband Ash have two daughters and three cats, and Heather blogs regularly at heatherholleman.com. In this conversation, Heather shares persona…
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