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    Dr. Jim Lytle | December 5, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 26:13


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on December 5, 2022, by the president of Clarks Summit University, Dr. Jim Lytle. You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Ben Brubaker | April 13, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 21:20


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on April 12, 2022, by one of our students in the Pastoral program, Ben Brubaker. You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Luke Tice | April 12, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 25:29


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on April 12, 2022 by one of our students in the Pastoral Program, Luke Tice. You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Manning Brown | April 7, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 34:11


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on April 7, 2022 by Manning Brown. You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Ken Lorow | April 6, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 37:44


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on April 6, 2022 by Ken Lorow. You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Knute Larson | March 31, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 33:12


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on March 31, 2022 by Knute LarsonYou can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Knute Larson | March 30, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 34:16


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on March 30, 2022 by Knute LarsonYou can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Knute Larson | March 29, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 32:15


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on March 29, 2022 by Knute LarsonYou can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    March Madness Ministry with Will Payne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 17:48


    Baptist Bible Seminary alumnus William Payne (M.Div., '04) joins CSU's Paul Golden and Dr. Jim Lytle for this special March Madness edition of the CSU Alumni & Friends podcast. Payne is the campus director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Syracuse University. He details his ministry to the student-athletes at the ‘Cuse including his role as the chaplain for the men's Syracuse Orange basketball team. Payne shares his faith journey including his formative years as a student at BBS.Read more: https://www.clarkssummitu.edu/2022/03/30/alumnus-william-payne-syracuse-university-chaplain/

    Dr. Jeremy Kimble | March 17, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 35:20


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on March 15, 2022 by Dr. Jeremy Kimble, graduate of BBS ('02) and Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Dr. Jeremy Kimble | March 16, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 32:48


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on March 15, 2022 by Dr. Jeremy Kimble, graduate of BBS ('02) and Associate Professor of Theology at Cedarville University.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Dr. Mark McGinniss | March 15, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 37:40


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on March 15, 2022 by Dr. Mark McGinniss, Assistant Baptist Bible Seminary Dean, Editor of the Journal of Ministry and Theology, and resident professor of Old Testament Literature, Language and Exegesis at BBS.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Will Payne | March 3, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 33:15


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on March 3, 2022 by Will Payne, BBS graduate, pastor and chaplain of Syracuse University.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Dr. Kevin Gillen | March 2, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 32:14


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on March 2, 2022 by Kevin Gillen, pastor of Ridgeway Church in White Plains-NY,  Westchester County Director of Fellowship Christian Athletes, and NYCFC Chaplain.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Marc Ramirez | February 24, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 34:30


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on February 24, 2022 by Marc Ramirez, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Dallas, PA.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    The Three Hearts of Preaching with Knute Larson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 18:53


    Longtime pastor Knute Larson coaches pastors on leadership, preaching and church boards. Larson joins Paul Golden (CSU executive director of alumni & development) and Dr. Jim Lytle (CSU president) to explain the three hearts of preaching and his soccer field analogy for church leadership. Larson will be previewing his sessions for the CSU Lunch & Learn Leadership event (March 31, 2022)  on the campus of Clarks Summit University. NOTES:Lunch & Learn: Knute Larson Leadership Event - Clarks Summit Universityhttps://www.clarkssummitu.edu/2022/02/10/lunch-learn-knute-larson-leadership-event/KnuteLarson.com 

    Biblically Responsible Investing with Bernie Bostwick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 19:34


    Today more than ever, legacy planning is one of the most important things one can do for his or her family. Bernie Bostwick, president of Ambassador Advisors, shares ways to creatively give more to ministry-minded endeavors. Dr. Jim Lytle (CSU president) and Paul Golden, executive director of Alumni and Development, interviewed Bostwick to share his knowledge with our listeners. NOTES:Learn more about Ambassador Advisors.Contact Clarks Summit University Development Office:development@ClarksSummitU.edu 800-451-8668 570-585-9202

    Ep. 27 | Lavishly Loved with Laura Howell Sommons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 20:19


    Laura Howell Sommons shares how her eating disorder brought her greater understanding of God's lavish love. You will be encouraged by her authentic and powerful testimony as she joins Dr. Jim Lytle (CSU president) and Paul Golden (executive director of Alumni & Development) for this podcast.   Notes:Lavishly Loved Ministry www.lavishlyloved.org

    Ep. 26 | Scripture's Story: A Unifying Hope with Wayne Slusser and Jared August

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 24:06


    Baptist Bible Seminary alumni and professors Dr. Wayne Slusser ('12) and Dr. Jared August ('18) discuss their new book, "Scripture's Story," with Dr. Jim Lytle, CSU president, and Paul Golden, executive director of alumni and development at Clarks Summit University. Slusser and August give a helpful overview of the book and reveal the impetus for writing on this important topic.Order the book today:Read more about the book Click here to purchase the book on Amazon

    Ep. 25 | Ever Changing Chapters with Rob Sauser

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 22:50


    Rob Sauser ('88) is a third-generation alumnus of Clarks Summit University. In this interview, Rob reflects on his family's legacy and the professors who influenced him while a student at CSU. He shares lessons learned from his career in telecommunications and commercial real estate in addition to perspective and insights on parenting. Listen in on this special conversation with businessman Rob Sauser, Paul Golden, executive director of Alumni & Development and Dr. Jim Lytle, CSU president. 

    Ep. 24 | Christ-centered Counseling with Joe Martino

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 19:59


    CSU alumnus Joe Martino ('98) is passionate about helping others through the avenue of counseling. Listen on in this conversation with author, counselor and podcaster Joe Martino as he chats with CSU president Jim Lytle and Paul Golden, CSU's executive director of alumni and development. Podcast Show Notes:Joe Martino's Personal WebsiteJoe Martino Counseling Network Podcast: The Joe Martino Show"The Emotionally Secure Couple: The Key to Everything You Want in a Healthy Relationship" - Kindle edition by Joe Martino and Jason Holdridge 

    Ep. 23 | Opening Possibilities with Terry Perrine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 14:15


    LYFE Women's Conference Director Terry Perrine shares her passion for helping others receive theological training. In addition, hear her heart for impacting women through the annual LYFE conference. Listen in on this conversation between Terry, CSU president Jim Lytle and Paul Golden, executive director of alumni and development at CSU. Podcast notes: LYFE - Clarks Summit University Baptist Bible Seminary (ClarksSummitU.edu/BBS)

    Ep. 22 | Leadership Development from the (Coffee) Grounds Up with Ben Mathew

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 19:06


    Ben Mathew ('00) shares his story, from his time serving with CSU student leadership to his current role in the corporate world. Mathew describes the lessons he learned in starting the Underground Café and how that has served him now as the vice president of corporate finance/CFO of Shared Services at UNC Health. Listen in on his conversation with CSU president Jim Lytle and Paul Golden, executive director of alumni and development.

    Ep. 21 | A Devoted and Discerning Life with Josh Littler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 23:09


    Pastor and CSU adjunct professor Josh Littler (‘10) details his wife's journey with ovarian cancer and the lessons they have learned along the way. In addition, Littler offers insight into his new microcourse on biblical discernment and modern entertainment. Listen in on this conversation with Littler, CSU president Dr. Jim Lytle and Paul Golden, executive director of alumni and development.PODCAST NOTES:CSU's Center for Lifelong Learning and Littler's Microcourse

    Ep. 20 | Traveling Well on the Road of Suffering with Dr. Bruce Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 23:19


    Pastor and author Bruce Baker  ('17) relates his Ph.D. experience at Baptist Bible Seminary and the impetus for writing two books. Baker, pastor emeritus of Washington County Bible Church (Brenham, Texas), candidly and carefully explains his journey with leukemia and ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) as he joins CSU's Dr. Jim Lytle and Paul Golden for this special conversation. PODCAST NOTES:Spiritual Maturity: The Road to WonderlandFor Thou Art With Me: Biblical Help For the Terminally Ill and Those Who Love ThemDiakonosSign up for Baptist Bible Seminary's Diakonos newsletter. Read our most recent Diakonos newsletter.Doctor of PhilosophyLearn more about the Doctor of Philosophy program at Baptist Bible Seminary. Request more information about Baptist Bible Seminary programs.

    Ep. 19 | Loving Others through Intentional Hospitality with Amanda Goglin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 26:33


    Amanda Goglin ('04, '10, '18) enjoys impacting high school students in her classroom, and she is most passionate about serving people in her home. Listen in as Goglin shares how the Lord closed the door to overseas missions and directed her and her husband Kurt ('02,  '14) to an intentional hospitality ministry in Northeast Pennsylvania. Jim Lytle, CSU president, and Paul Golden, executive director of alumni and development, interview Goglin in this encouraging episode.Amanda Goglin Links:Instagram: MeetatthehouseFacebook: Meet At The HouseEmail: amandagoglin1@gmail.com. 

    Ep. 18 | Living and Learning in the Overflow with Sherrie Holloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 25:29


    One of the longest serving faculty members in CSU history, Sherrie Holloway is passionate about learning from the Word and teaching the Word to others. Listen in on this conversation between Holloway, CSU president Jim Lytle and Paul Golden, executive director of alumni and development.PODCAST NOTES:Sherrie's webpage: Wellspring Overflow | Author and Christian Speaker Sherrie Holloway@sherrie.holloway on FacebookCLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITYChrist-Centered. Career-Ready. 

    Ep. 17 | What's Your Story? with Emily Gehman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 25:28


    Emily Gehman ('12) is a storytelling coach. She's passionate about telling her story and helping others tell their stories. Listen in on this conversation between Gehman, CSU president Dr. Jim Lytle and Paul Golden, executive director of alumni and development.PODCAST NOTES:Emily's webpage: www.emilygehman.com @emilygehman on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)Read the story she wrote about Dr. Cragoe: https://emilygehman.medium.com/the-term-paper-i-thought-i-aced-8969c7dc9ddd?sk=bf8410c24528f9a1add58124c732f872Read Shattered Magazine story about murder/suicide: https://shatteredmagazine.net/when-you-think-gods-promises-arent-enough/View Emily's Shattered Magazine stories: https://shatteredmagazine.net/author/emily-gman/CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITYChrist-Centered. Career-Ready. 

    Ep. 16 | Discipline, Drive, Relationships (and a few pranks) with Mike Show ('92)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 18:53


    Listen in as Mike Show ('92) talks about his CSU experience and beyond, with CSU president, Jim Lytle, D.Min., and Paul Golden, executive director of alumni and development.To submit a request for Mike to speak at your school, church or group, email him at mshow@ClarksSummitU.edu!CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITYChrist-Centered. Career-Ready. 

    Ep. 15 | Being Whom God Wired You to be with Major Tom Dull

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 23:39


    Major Tom Dull ('98) is an infantry officer in the U.S. Army and executive officer of the Character Integration Advisory Group at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. He's passionate about helping people to live as God wired them to be. Listen in as he discusses the topic with CSU president, Jim Lytle, D.Min., and Paul Golden, executive director of alumni and development.CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITYChrist-Centered. Career-Ready. 

    Ep. 14 | Writing to Make a Difference with Barb Peil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 25:42


    Clarks Summit University alumna Barb Peil ('85) is vice president of communications for Thru the Bible in California. She has decades of experience in writing, editing, education and media. She shares her expertise on the importance of writing to make a difference.CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITYChrist-Centered. Career-Ready. 

    Christmas Chapel Dr. Lytle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 15:35


    Clarks Summit University president Dr. Jim Lytle gave the last chapel message of the 2020 year. Be encouraged as you listen in! Merry Christmas!

    Ep. 12 | Leadership and Generosity with Aaron Marshall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 19:42


    Aaron Marshall ('96, '19) is the CEO of BCS, a technology deployment company. Through this church and business leader, learn how to use generosity and service to be a conduit of God's blessing to other people.Show Links:New Beginnings Bridge Housing CommunityCSU trip to IsraelResources for CSU alumniRead more about Aaron

    Ep. 11 | Insights for Homeschooling with Darlene Catlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 16:43


    Approved homeschool evaluator Darlene Catlett shares best-practice tips for homeschooling, particularly in Pennsylvania. Find encouragement and advice from this experienced homeschool teacher, or listen in to simply see if homeschooling would be a good fit for your family. Learn more about the "How to Start Homeschooling in Pennsylvania" micro-course, designed to guide parents through the process of legally homeschooling in Pennsylvania. Taught by Catlett, the course offers short video lessons, resources and discussion opportunities. It takes approximately three hours to complete the non-credit course, and learners can do the lessons at a time that best suits their schedule.Learn more about HHSLDA

    Ep. 10 | Chapel - Ryan Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 35:17


    This message from was preached in chapel at Clarks Summit University on February 19, 2020, by Ryan Miller. Ryan is a CSU alum (2014) who was formerly on staff at Restored Church (Wilkes-Barre, PA). Ryan is the new executive pastor at Canvas Church in Winchester, VA.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu.CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITYChrist-Centered. Career-Ready.

    Ep. 09 | Reflections on Life and Adoption with Dan Cruver

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 29:24


    CSU alumnus Dan Cruver takes a trip down memory lane and back to the present day as he reflects on Defender basketball, professors of influence and how caring for orphans has become part of his life mission. Listen in on his conversation with CSU president Dr. Jim Lytle and executive director for alumni and development Paul Golden.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu.CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITYChrist-Centered. Career-Ready. 

    Ep. 08 | The Cure for Hypocrisy - Brendan Saunders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 27:36


    This message from Philippians 3 was preached in chapel at Clarks Summit University on February 13, 2020, by Brendan Saunders. Brendan is the host of The Fusion Podcast and Republican candidate for CT's 33rd Senate District in Connecticut (2020).You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu.CLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITYChrist-Centered. Career-Ready.

    Ep. 07 | Biblically Based Race Relations with Dr. Charles Ware

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 26:20


    Hosts Paul Golden, executive director of alumni & development and president Dr. Jim Lytle  interview Clarks Summit University alumnus, Dr. Charles Ware. Dr. Ware is the executive director of Grace Relations at the College of Biblical Studies in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Grace Relations network exists to equip pastors and other Christian workers to engage in meaningful conversation and collaboration to bridge racial, ethnic and cultural divides. Books recommended by Dr. Ware on podcast:Mark Vroegop, Weep with Me: How Lament Opens a Door for Racial ReconciliationDerwin Gray, High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic WorldTony Evans, Oneness Embraced: Reconciliation, The Kingdom, and How We are Stronger TogetherJohn Perkins, Let Justice Roll DownKen Ham and Charles Ware, One Race, One BloodCLARKS SUMMIT UNIVERSITYChrist-Centered. Career-Ready. 

    Ep. 06 | Generational Trends and the Bible (Pt. 2) - Dr. Lynelle Buchanan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 38:48


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on January 29, 2020, by Dr. Lynelle Buchanan, dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences at CSU. Dr. Buchanan speaks from 2 Timothy chapter 3. This is the second part of a two-episode series on Generational Trends and the Bible.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Ep. 05 | Generational Trends and the Bible (Pt. 1) - Dr. Lynelle Buchanan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 35:49


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on January 28, 2020, by Dr. Lynelle Buchanan, dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences at CSU. Dr. Buchanan speaks from 2 Timothy chapter 3. This is the first part of a two-episode series on Generational Trends and the Bible.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Ep. 04 | Accept Discipline, Achieve Righteousness - Dr. Jim Lytle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 29:32


    This message from Hebrews 12:12–27 was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on February 6, 2020, by Dr. Jim Lytle, president of CSU. You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY. 

    Ep. 03 | I Hear There Are Divisions Among You - Wayne Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 34:03


    This message from 1 Corinthians 11 was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on February 18, 2020, by Wayne Morgan, national ministries director at the National Network of Youth Ministries. You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Ep. 02 | Let's Go! - Jamie Ellerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 41:31


    This message from Matthew 28:18–20 was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on February 5, 2020, by Jamie Ellerson, missionary with Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Binghamton, New York.You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

    Ep. 01 | Life Lessons from Joseph - Mike Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 36:39


    This message was presented in Clarks Summit University's chapel on February 4th 2020 by Mike Show, recruitment and relations administrator at CSU. In his message, he reminds listeners of the grace and forgiveness of God from Genesis 37. You can learn more about Clarks Summit University at www.ClarksSummitU.edu. CHRIST-CENTERED. CAREER-READY.

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