GFU Sources of Strength

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We all have important stories, stories of strength--usually involving bumpy roads. Here, we discuss with George Fox students, professors, and alumni how they came to experience belonging. What obstacles did they face and how did they overcome them? What are their key resources for belonging--especially in navigating a global pandemic?

Sources of Strength - George Fox


    • Apr 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from GFU Sources of Strength

    I am Stronger- Andrea Byerley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 16:10


    In this episode, Andrea Byerley and Bailey discuss the importance of positive friendships.

    I am Stronger-Micah Trevizu

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 19:04


    Today, Grace is going to be talking to Micah Trevizu about generosity. He is a senior biology major at GFU and the co-host of the Fox Talks podcast (subscribe to wherever you listen to podcasts!). Micah works as an Assistant Area Coordinator for the Le Shana/Gulley Residential Area at Fox. Micah is amazing at giving his time and resources to his friends and Resident Advisors in the LeG area. Grace and Micah will be talking about practical ways you can participant in generosity! Make sure to follow Sources of Strength Instagram @gfustrong for information about podcasts, meetings, and events!

    I am Stronger- Schuyler Ham

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 15:42


    Schuyler Ham is an animation major here at Fox. In today's episode, Schuyler and Bailey discuss growth and familial relationships.

    Get to Know the Team with Bailey Sherwood, Sam Cimbora, and Natalie Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 21:11


    Get to know some of the George Fox Sources the Strength podcast team members! Interview hosted by Bailey Sherwood with Sam Cimbora and Natalie Brown.

    I am Stronger-Christmas Bonus Episode with Tyrone and Elina Wells

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 33:45


    Erin Elina Wells is an incredibly talented singer/songwriter, decorator, and cook, a strong and kind spiritual sister, and a wonderful mother. She's recorded two solo albums and two duet albums under the name Elina, which is the Hawaiian way to say Erin. Her husband, Tyrone Wells, is also a very talented singer/songwriter. He's made music his job, touring across the country, and recording several albums. He's had over 60 million Spotify streams, and over 75 placements on film and TV. Continuing with our I am Stronger campaign, Dr. Kelly Chang chats with her sister and brother-in-law about Physical and Spiritual health.

    I am Stronger- Josh Nutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 14:42


    Josh Nutter is a Junior and is a resident advisor here at George Fox University. In today's episode, Sam Cimbora and Josh Nutter discuss the topics of generosity and holistic wellness.

    I am Stronger- Bailey Sherwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 27:50


    Bailey Sherwood is a Junior, majoring in Studio Art and is a member of the Sources of Strength team here at George Fox. Mentors share their insights and experiences to help guide us to draw on our own strengths to be the best version of ourselves. As we continue through the sources of strength on the wheel for our I am Stronger campaign, Angelique Perrone and Bailey discuss the topic of mentors.

    I am Stronger- Rusty St. Cyr

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 31:33


    Rusty St. Cyr serves as the associate pastor of ministry and service here at George Fox University. He is a part of the spiritual life team on campus. He's passionate about learning from others, reconciliation, and the principles of Shalom. As we continue through the sources of strength on the wheel for our I am Stronger campaign, Bailey and Rusty discuss spirituality for this week's episode.

    I am Stronger- Melanie Springer Mock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 20:36


    Melanie Springer Mock is a professor here at George Fox who has taught a wide variety of courses in the English Department. She helped found the George Fox Academic Resource Center and has published several books including her most recently published book, Worthy: Finding Yourself in a World Expecting Someone Else. Continuing with our I am Stronger campaign, Melanie and Bailey discuss healthy practices and growth in this episode.

    I am Stronger- Grace Emhoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 19:48


    This episode marks season two's first episode and the start of our I am Stronger Campaign. This campaign focuses on our strengths and how they have grown and developed throughout the past year. This campaign helps to establish the idea that our strengths are not static and can evolve over time. Just because one area of strength may not be strong now doesn't mean that will always be the case. Today, Bailey will be interviewing Grace Emhoff. Grace is a sophomore psychology student here at George Fox. She is working as a member of Res life as an RA, is a member of George Fox's psychology club, and is the president of our Sources of Strength Club. In this episode, Grace and Bailey discuss aspects of mental health and how those aspects have changed and developed over time.

    We All Belong- Brianne Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 13:53


    We are so sad to announce this will be our last podcast episode for this year. We will be back in the fall with more amazing content for you all!! Today Grace will be interviewing Brianne Moore. Bri is a freshman from Update New York, she is currently a communication major and an Honors Student. Bri works at the Bon, plays ultimate frisbee, and is an officer in the ping pong club! We are so excited to have her on the podcast! Please follow us on Instagram @gfustrong! Like and subscribe to this podcast to hear more! We appreciate all you have done for us this year! Have a wonderful summer!

    We All Belong-Dr. Lisa Cleath

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 18:27


    Today, Bailey is interviewing Lisa Cleath. Lisa Cleath is a Biblical Studies professor who teaches in the theology program here at Fox. A lot of her work focuses on analysis of the ancient world and the Bible and how it relates to transformative justice. Make sure to follow us @gfustrong and like and subscribe!

    We All Belong - A Living Room Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 19:20


    Today, Kay interviews her roommates: Adelmi, Ashley, Jesse, & Suki (our cat). Join us at our living room coffee table as we share experiences of belonging, tips for overcoming barriers, & strategies for growing together! We would love to hear from you :) Follow us on Instagram @gfustrong & don't forget to subscribe to our weekly podcast!

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    We All Belong - Dayana Caamal Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 18:38


    Today, Ivette is interviewing 1 of her dearest college friends, Dayana who is a junior Marketing major at George Fox University! Tune in on what Dayana has to say about her journey towards self-growth and hear her insights from the experiences she has gone through. Don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button!

    We All Belong-Pam Pearce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 19:16


    Today, Grace will be interviewing a pioneer in the recovery community, Pam Pearce. Pam works to support young people, with drug and alcohol prevention education, access to youth support resources, and peer-to-peer encouragement, so young people can live above the influences that don't support being the best person that they can be. We appreciate you all and would love to spend more time with you! Sources of Strength at GFU is hosting a party on March 30th at 6 pm in Hoover 210! We would LOVE for you to come! As always, subscribe to the pod! Insta is @gfustrong! We would LOVE to connect with you all!

    We All Belong-Dr. Sue O'Donnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 19:51


    Today, Grace is interviewing Sue O'Donnell! Sue is a professor in the psychology department here at Fox. Sue focuses on the development and more specifically how fathers impact child development. Sue believes in the “Be Known” promise of Fox and if you have ever had her as a teacher, you know that is true! Here is my interview with Sue! Make sure to follow us @gfustrong and like and subscribe!

    We All Belong - Daniel Del Cid aka Alejandro

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 14:20


    Today, Ivette is interviewing Alejandro who is a freshman Biology major from Honduras at George Fox University! Tune in on what Alejandro has to say about his process of building life-long friendships and experiencing belongingness in college in the midst of Covid-19. Don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button!

    We All Belong-Dr. Meg Alvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 18:46


    Today, Grace is talking to Dr. Meg Alvey. She is a therapist focusing on adolescents who struggle with depression and anxiety. She is also a GFU alum! We are so excited for you to meet her and learn from her! Follow our Instagram @gfustrong to keep up to date on Sources of Strength at GFU. A great way to support the podcast is by subscribing and giving us a 5-star review. We would love to make this more accessible for people! We love you all! Have a great week!

    We All Belong- Dr. Kelly Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 15:59


    Today, Grace is interviewing Kelly Chang! She is a professor in the psychology department at George Fox. She focuses on social and positive psychology. That is very suiting for her, because if you have ever met her, you know she radiates positivity! Kelly is also one of the adult advisors for Sources of Strength at Fox. We are so excited for you to meet her today. Please subscribe and review our podcast. The more subscribers that we have, the easier it is for others to find us! Follow us on Instagram at @gfustrong. We appreciate you supporting our podcast!

    We All Belong- Dr. Kris Kays

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 20:48


    Today, Grace will be interviewing Kris Kays! If you have not met her yet, you are in luck because she is amazing! Kris is a psychology professor here at GFU. Before she became a professor, she was working as a counselor focusing on grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. We are so excited for you to meet Kris! She is so kind, wise and amazing!! Connect with us! We LOVE hearing from you all! Our Instagram is @gfustrong. DM us anytime!

    We All Belong-Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 17:01


    Hello Everyone!! Today Grace is interviewing Dr. Dorren Dodgen-Magee. Doreen is an award-winning psychologist, author, and speaker. She wrote the book Devcied! Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital World. I encourage you all to read it, it is a wonderful book written by a wonderful human being. We hope you enjoy this conversation and maybe learn something about belonging!

    We All Belong- Welcome to the Podcast!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 8:47


    Welcome to this brand new podcast created by members of Sources of Strength at George Fox University. We're newbies at this podcast thing and excited to use it as an avenue to support our peers. This episode is a brief introduction. In the following episodes, we'll be interviewing current students, alumni, and hopefully a few professors too. If you're interested in sharing your story of belonging, please contact us-we'd love to hear from you!

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