APU Originals

Campus Pastor Coba Canales discusses growing up in Los Angeles, juggling baseball and football as an APU undergrad himself and addressing the oft-asked question of why the coronavirus happened.

Dr. Mann discusses how an unexpected phone call brought him into ministry, why he's obsessed with portraits of The Last Supper, and what it's like being a homeschool dad.

ZU Media's lead faculty mentor and journalism professor, Kent Walls, discusses his uncanny knack for being mistaken for celebrities, a horrific encounter during a college internship, and why he loves his job.

Professor of Mathematics and teacher of teachers, Dr. Mark Arvidson joins the show to talk about his family, his hobbies, and a little story about René Descartes and a spider on the ceiling.

Renowned gospel communicator and APU board member Albert Tate joins the show to discuss when he knew he wanted to become a pastor, where his signature opening prayer came from, and much more.

Theology department chair and professor (and former APU student) Dr. Paul Boles joins the show to talk about life at home, his years as a hospice chaplain, and what he wants students to experience as they study theology at APU.

First-year experience and special projects coordinator Alexa Johansen talks about fostering a genuine sense of belonging for students that goes deeper than what most universities say they have to offer. She also discusses how she's seen the light of Christ in her students and what it means to facilitate student-centered learning.

Azusa Pacific Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Keith Hall discusses the challenges of facilitating a sense of belonging on a diverse campus, the negative stigmas surrounding evangelical Christianity across the country, the best advice he's ever received, and much more.

Azusa Pacific's lead Kaleo pastor Ta'Tyana Leonard discusses her wild journey to APU, the spiritual impact of her impressive softball career, and the challenges that come with being a campus pastor.

Azusa Pacific theology professor Dr. Justin Smith discusses his unique style of teaching, how he landed at APU, and much more in the first ever episode of APU Originals. Music by Bensound.com.

Host Jesse Friedman explains the vision behind the APU Originals Podcast. Azusa Pacific University is not perfect, but eternal impact is experienced on campus every day. Every other week, Jesse will speak to one of these influencers who is changing lives.