Podcasts about Concordia University Texas

What does it take to go from fighter pilot to leader in higher education? We explore this intriguing question with Dr. Thomas Cedel, a man whose journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. From almost joining the ranks of NASA astronauts to leading Concordia University Texas, Dr. Cedel shares his thoughts on the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and the spiritual richness that guides him. We discuss the comforting yet challenging path of dependency on Christ, celebrating the profound strength found in community and shared theological values.Reflecting on the lessons learned in the cockpit, Dr. Cedel draws compelling parallels between military and church leadership. Hear about the balance of humility and confidence that defined his days as a fighter pilot and trainer, and discover how those experiences shape his approach to nurturing future leaders. We delve into the structured training models of the military and consider their application within the church. Through stories and insights, Dr. Cedel highlights the importance of character and skill in leadership.The journey continues with a deep dive into the challenges facing the Concordia University System and its ties to the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Dr. Cedel discusses the complex dance of maintaining a strong Christian identity amidst financial strain and governance hurdles. With personal anecdotes and historical context, this episode unpacks the tension between autonomy and traditional values, urging the need for open dialogue and reform. From exploring the role of trust in leadership to addressing systemic issues within the LCMS, we navigate the intricate landscape of Lutheran education with honesty and hope.Support the showJoin the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterVisit uniteleadership.org

Jeff Eversmann has built a dynamic career that spans Silicon Valley startups, commercial real estate, and private equity. With expertise in both technical and financial realms, Jeff has guided companies through transformative growth and strategic challenges. His MSEE, MBA, and CPA certifications, along with his experience in engineering technologies and securing early-stage investments, position him as a leader in navigating product/market fit. Jeff co-founded Long View Technology Ventures, which has invested in 12 tech startups since 2018 and has supported innovation in Central Texas. Jeff also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Concordia University Texas, teaching Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Jeff's book, Fooled by Early Adopters, offers critical insights for first-time founders seeking to understand the path to product/market fit. He is exploring leadership roles with companies looking to scale from $10M to $100M in revenue, bringing a strategic vision for high-growth enterprises.  

How does a university navigate the complexities of faith, leadership, and legal battles? Join the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterDr. Don Christian, president of Concordia University Texas, joins us to discuss the ongoing lawsuit with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and what it means for the institution's future. You'll get an insider's perspective on the case's current status and timeline, as well as Dr. Christian's personal reflections on being a leader during such a turbulent period. This conversation sheds light on the broader issues of trust and conflict within church systems, making it a must-listen for anyone involved in faith-based organizations.In addition, we delve into the importance of embodying organizational values and creating a culture of recognition and vulnerability. Dr. Christian shares how Concordia integrates its core values into daily operations, fostering a supportive environment through public recognition and open dialogue. We also discuss the crucial aspects of preparing for leadership transitions, with insights from Dr. Christian's own retirement planning. This episode concludes with a powerful affirmation of God's enduring faithfulness to Concordia, highlighting the potential for continued growth and kingdom expansion. Tune in for a compelling discussion on leadership, faith, and resilience.Support the Show.Visit uniteleadership.org

Tom Halvorson, attorney and author, “Complaint Filed in LCMS v. Christian, Bannwolf & Concordia University Texas” Complaint Filed in LCMS v. Christian, Bannwolf & Concordia University Texas The Sovereignty of Nebulous Ethos at Concordia Texas Two Simple Questions about Concordia Texas Throwing Off the Bylaws of the LCMS The post 0744. An Update on Concordia University Texas' Attempt to Reject the Governance and Oversight of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod – Tom Halvorson, 3/14/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Tom Halvorson, attorney and author, “Complaint Filed in LCMS v. Christian, Bannwolf & Concordia University Texas” Concordia University Texas Appeals to Caesar to Seize Property and Power Complaint Filed in LCMS v. Christian, Bannwolf & Concordia University Texas The Sovereignty of Nebulous Ethos at Concordia Texas Two Simple Questions about Concordia Texas Throwing Off the [...] The post 0391. An Update on Concordia University Texas' Attempt to Reject the Governance and Oversight of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod – Tom Halvorson, 2/8/24 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Tom Halvorson, attorney and author, “Complaint Filed in LCMS v. Christian, Bannwolf & Concordia University Texas” Complaint Filed in LCMS v. Christian, Bannwolf & Concordia University Texas The Sovereignty of Nebulous Ethos at Concordia Texas Two Simple Questions about Concordia Texas Throwing Off the Bylaws of the LCMS The post 2501. An Update on Concordia University Texas' Attempt to Reject the Governance and Oversight of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod – Tom Halverson, 9/7/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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Tom Halvorson, attorney and author, “Two Simple Questions about Concordia Texas Throwing Off the Bylaws of the LCMS” The Sovereignty of Nebulous Ethos at Concordia Texas Two Simple Questions about Concordia Texas Throwing Off the Bylaws of the LCMS The post 1952. An Update on Concordia University Texas' Attempt to Reject the Governance and Oversight of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod – Tom Halverson, 7/14/23 first appeared on Issues, Etc..

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Rev. Dr. Gerard Bolling has been a team member at Bethlehem for 10 years with 7 of those years serving as Pastor. Pastor Bolling works in many ministry facets as he and Pastor Schmidtke steer the ministry of Bethlehem together.He holds a BA in Theatre from Concordia University Chicago, an Mdiv from Concordia Seminary, and a Doctorate of Education (EdD) from Concordia University Wisconsin in Leadership, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement. His dissertation focused on Urban Leadership Development as it related to mentorship for Urban LCMS Pastors.  In addition to serving as full-time Pastor at Bethlehem, Pastor Bolling also serves as full-time Professor of Leadership and Theology in the online modality at Concordia University Texas. He is a writer for Concordia Publishing House, and serves as a podcast host for Lutheran Hour Ministries in a show called “The (Im)partial Church” focusing on Race and Diversity (https://www.lhm.org/theimpartialchurch).Pastor Bolling also adjuncts at various Lutheran universities. His wife Lorenda teaches Preschool at Word of Life Lutheran School where their son (Lincoln) attends school, and their daughter (Monroe) attends the Early Childcare Center for St. Lucas Lutheran. They reside in South St. Louis City.

See also - Interview with Concordia Texas' Campus Pastor Jake Boessling https://youtu.be/gZ17rHZABvoAbout Don - Dr. Donald Christian is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Concordia University Texas. He became Concordia's ninth executive leader on August 1, 2014, following selection by the Board of Regents. Today, he serves as the academic, spiritual and business head of Concordia, a role for which he is well prepared following a life of service to the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod in various roles.Dr. Christian earned a doctorate in management and organizational leadership from the University of Phoenix (2007), where his research focused on the correlation of interagency collaboration efforts and leadership skills among school leaders. He was called to Concordia University Texas in August of 2005 to serve as the dean of the College of Business, a position he held for nine years.During those years, the College of Business grew from 100 students to just over 800 students, added the Concordia MBA to its list of programs, successfully incorporated the state-wide Accelerated Degree Programs into the college, and oversaw the creation of the Speaker Series, which brought well-known community leaders to campus each month. In addition to his work in the college, Christian also built and oversaw a university-wide required leadership course and became known for his fundraising abilities to support innovative programs within the college.Over the past five years, Dr. Christian has overseen the creation and execution of the current strategic plan entitled “Building a Strong Foundation,” expanded Concordia's athletic facilities by adding a state-of-the-art softball field, created strong ties with the West Austin community through both formal and informal partnerships, and launched IncubatorCTX, which serves both Concordia students and community members.Prior to his time at Concordia, Dr. Christian served as the headmaster for the Houston private school Lutheran High North (2001-2005) and as the minister of young adults at a large urban Lutheran church in downtown Houston (1990-1997). His early career was in the area of conducting, having been a high school band director and earning a Master of Music in wind conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in 1986. His undergraduate work was done at Concordia University Chicago where he received a Bachelor of Music Education in 1981.Committed to serving the community and the church, Dr. Christian is a member of the Austin Area Research Organization (AARO) and serves as a board member for both the Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) program and the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT). Dr. Christian's focus on leadership has him speaking in multiple locations, most recently working with the Texas Health and Human Services Leadership Development Program, the Missouri Lutheran Educator's Conference and the Best Practices in Ministry Conference. From 2008-2018, he wrote a weekly blog entitled Thinking About Leadership, which gained an international following. He continues to be a student of leadership through reading, writing and speaking on the topic.Don and his wife, Deborah, have been married since 1982. They have spent nearly all of their married life together in service to the church and Lutheran education. They enjoy reading, spending time with friends and traveling each summer to Maine.Visit uniteleadership.org

See also - Interview with Concordia Texas President Don Christian - https://youtu.be/li8c0NONstE

Dr. Joel Heck of Concordia University-Texas  

About Vanessa : A passionate scholar, Dr. Vanessa Seifert applies proven principals in a customized manner to overcome barriers and empower lasting change. At her core, Vanessa believes life is a journey that includes countless opportunities for growth. She helps leaders influence those around them to learn, grow and contribute to their communities.With nearly twenty years of experience, Vanessa guides leaders to uncover answers to their critical questions, unlocking individual and group potential. Her credentials include a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership; an International Coaching Federation's Associate Coaching Certification (gold standard of coaching); and a Gallup Strengths Coaching Certification. Work on her doctoral dissertation fueled her interest in concepts of how organizational growth first starts with individual change.  Vanessa has served as executive coach for a variety of nonprofit, business and church leaders including the Nebraska District LCMS President, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska CEO and executive team, and a variety of business clients through previous work at Leadership Resources. In 2017, she initiated Leadership Learning Communities, a two-year leadership development process that includes individual coaching and peer group learning for pastors.  She has also served a variety of organizations in leadership roles including service as chair of the National Association of Directors of Christian Education from 2015 to 2017. In addition to her work as president and executive coach of Seifert Leadership Consulting, Vanessa is a called DCE-Discipleship Catalyst at Calvary Lutheran church in Lincoln, Nebraska. In this role, she provides resources for the church and community to further the idea that all of life is faith and all of faith is life. This experience provides ongoing insights into organizational dynamics that continue to enhance her insights on coaching and development.An avid athlete, Vanessa participated in collegiate sports on the Concordia University Texas and Concordia University Nebraska women's basketball teams. She has a history of competitive triathlon racing and has instructed cycling classes in her local community. These experiences have deepened her awareness of the importance of team dynamics and individual accomplishment. Vanessa enjoys spending time with her husband, Brandon, raising their two daughters. Visit uniteleadership.orgVisit uniteleadership.org

In this episode I have an open and real discussion with Michael Williams (He/Him) who is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). As an Afro-Latino bilingual (English, Spanish) APRN specializing in Internal Medicine and HIV-PrEP, he has cared for a culturally and socio-economic diverse patient population for over six years. Along with clinical practice, Michael has been a clinical instructor at several institutions- Yale University, Texas State University, and Concordia University: Texas. He is also a Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner student at Louise Herrington School of Nursing: Baylor University. Michael credits his love for medicine to growing up in New York City and his parents. His upbringing exposed him to many healthcare challenges and obstacles to care firsthand. Being of Panamanian descent allowed him to see the importance of understanding culture and its impact on delivering care. These experiences led him to obtain the Bachelor of Science in Nursing ‘09 and Master of Science in Nursing ‘16 degrees at the University of Tampa. As a first-generation college graduate, he and four friends initiated an endowment scholarship for first-generation college students at their alma mater.Michael believes community care is essential to the advancement of society. The philosophy guiding his practice is to provide the highest level of care through meaningful and collaborative relationships with all community members. He actively participates in various community events: speaker on health-related topics, health fairs, 5k to half marathon races, and volunteering at the local food bank. He has also authored peer-reviewed poems related to social issues in the community. Michael firmly believes that improving healthcare outcomes begins with educating and empowering the community that he serves.Join the conversation by sending comments or questions to hello@stressblueprint.com. Put NWP in the subject line.1. Subscribe to the Nurse Wellness Podcast 2. Download your FREE resource 3 Question to Ask When You're Stressed 3. Join the Wellness Hub for Stress Solutions community4. Email Nurse Wellness Podcast at hello@stressblueprint.comIntro and outro music produced by DNMbeats

Adam Gonzales is in his second season as an assistant coach for the men's basketball program at Concordia University Texas. Gonzales joined the coaching staff during the 2016-17 season as a student assistant coach, working on scouting reports, practices, player development and summer camp itineraries for the program. He has also been a coach with the AAU team CenTex Attack for the past four years. Gonzales was promoted to the role of assistant coach on April 5, 2021.Prior to Concordia Texas, the Austin, Texas native played basketball at Richland College and St. Philip's College before returning back home to finish his degree in Multi-Disciplinary Studies.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comFollow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram.Take a second to grab a notebook before you listen to this episode with Adam Gonzales, men's basketball assistant coach at Concordia University Texas.Website - https://athletics.concordia.edu/sports/mens-basketballEmail - coachag1181@gmail.comTwitter - @CoachAG1181Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballMention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Training Camp - Elite Skill Development & Performance CombineThe first Training Camp - Elite Skill Development and Performance Combine will be held on the campus of

Stan Bonewitz is in his 19th season as the head coach of the Concordia University Texas men's basketball program. He also is in his 9th year as the department's associate director of athletics.In his 18 previous years at the helm, the Tornados have registered the program's first-ever NCAA postseason victory, captured one league championship and made three conference tournament title game appearances. Bonewitz earned his 200th career victory on Jan. 25, 2018.Prior to his arrival in Austin, Bonewitz was the assistant men's basketball coach at South Plains College in Levelland, from 2003-04. He also served a stint as an assistant men's basketball coach at St. Edward's from 2002-03.Bonewitz was a decorated collegiate student-athlete at Texas Tech. He garnered All-Southwest Conference Freshmen Team honors in 1995-96 and earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 honors two years later. As a point guard, Bonewitz led the Red Raiders to a 30-2 ledger, SWC title and a NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance in 1995-96. He graduated as the all-time assist leader for Texas Tech.While being coached by his father on the scholastic level, Bonewitz led San Antonio's East Central High School to the 1995 Texas state championship with a perfect 35-0 record. He was also named Mr. Texas Basketball that season and was later inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.If you're looking to improve your coaching please consider joining the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you'll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.comFollow us on social media @hoopheadspod on Twitter and Instagram and be sure to check out the Hoop Heads Podcast Network for more great basketball content.You'll want to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Stan Bonewitz, Men' Basketball Head Coach at Concordia University Texas.Website – https://athletics.concordia.edu/sports/mens-basketballEmail – stan.bonewitz@gmail.comTwitter - @StanBonewitzVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballMention the Hoop Heads Podcast when you place your order and get $300 off a brand new state of the art Dr. Dish Shooting Machine! Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%United Basketball PlusUnited Basketball Plus has over 3,000 plays, 45 Deep Dive Courses with some of the best...

Sarah Bernhardt, Executive Director of Intersect Arts Center in St. Louis, and Rev. Dr. Jim Marriott, Department Coordinator for Music at Concordia University Texas, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the work of Intersect Arts, how  the arts can help connect people from different backgrounds, the Dovetail events at Intersect, and the upcoming Heads, Faces, and Spiritual Encounter Dovetail Reception and Concert on December 6th from 5-7pm featuring an art exhibit, a five-course menu, theatrical performances, and an Advent hymn sing presented by Jim Marriott and Flame. Learn more and register at intersectstl.org/events.

Kristine "Sparrow" Regalado — NLOMA summer staffer and current Concordia University Texas student, and Bruce Wall — Executive Director at Camp Luther in Nebraska, join Andy and Sarah to talk about how serving on summer staff is a hugely formational experience for young people, how Kristine grew as a young adult and leader during her time, what young people learn during their time at camp, and the need for camp staffers. Learn more and apply at nloma.org/employment/summer/serviceprofile.

Coach K sits down with Tangela Jeter, M.Ed., owner of Little Scholars Tutoring, to discuss her transition from classroom instructor to education consultant, entrpreneur, and advocate. Mrs. Jeter reflects on how stepping out on faith allowed her to expand her reach by serving students, advocating for parents, and mentoring & coaching other SPED teachers. Guest Bio: Mrs. Murphy-Jeter is a Certified Texas Teacher, Certified Positive Parenting & Discipline Trainer, and Positive Discipline in the Classroom Trainer. While she has worked in the field of education for the past 29 years, working in grades Pre-K to 12th teaching all core subjects with a focus in English and Reading, her passion is working with Special Education students. Mrs. Murphy-Jeter is a Family Advocate for families that have students with disabilities and a mentor for new and veteran teachers. Through her company, Little Scholars Tutoring, she provides tutoring and education enrichment services for students. She also offers Professional Development training, group coaching/mentorship and one on one coaching/mentorship to Educators. Mrs. Murphy-Jeter has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a M.Ed.( Masters Degree in Education) with a concentration in Differentiated Instruction from Concordia University Texas. She is a s a member of the National Association of Special Education Teachers, Positive Discipline Association, and the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools. Website: https://salittlescholarstutoring.com/ Facebook: @S.A.Littlescholarstutoring Instagram: @lst_educational_consulting TikTok: @s.a.teachermentor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pressplaywithcoachk/message

Rev. Dr. Gerard Bolling, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO and Assistant Professor of Leadership and Theology at Concordia University-Texas in Austin, TX, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study Matthew 19:16-30. The rich young man asks Jesus, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus patiently teaches the young man concerning salvation from a good God and our idolatry. The rubber hits the road when Jesus hits him where it hurts—weath. Wealth accumulation leads the sinner to ask, “When is enough—enough?” Jesus not only shows the failings of idolatry, but the source of all that is good. Salvation is not from our source, salvation comes solely from Christ's cross. His call to follow Him is a reminder that we are to look outside ourselves to our God who is faithful in all things. “O Lord, help us to look to Your Son as our source of everything. Teach us, O Savior, to drop our idols, knowing that we can not find our hope in them, but our hope is that You bring us closer to You for our hope and salvation. In Christ, Amen”

And just like that, J Term comes to an end. For our final of four installments of the J Term edition of the Lunchcast, come along for the wild ride of our conversation with Jennielle Strother, Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management at Concordia University Texas, in Austin Texas. This conversation may carry more laughter and light hearted moments than most - but it also comes with a deep discussion on the mindsets of a good admissions director, the ways we can support each other, and an ever evolving sense of what time of year it is as we talk. Enjoy this conversation as we gear up for Season Three of the Lunchcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adlunchcast/message

Rev. Dr. Curtis Giese, professor of religion at Concordia University Texas in Austin, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Luke 4:31-44. Jesus' Galilean ministry continues in Capernaum, where His preaching once again reveals the authority of His Word. Jesus confirms this further by casting out an unclean spirit. As the Stronger Man, Jesus breaks the power of the demon over the man. Jesus next goes to Simon's house, where He rebukes her fever as a reminder that He has come to undo all of sin's effects on us. As more people come to Jesus, He continues His work of restoring creation by healing the sick and casting out demons. Yet His ministry is not bound to one town. Jesus travels throughout the land of Israel to proclaim the good news of the reign of God. “The Beloved Physician's Orderly Account” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Gospel according to St. Luke. The Evangelist wrote his well-researched account of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection so that Theophilus would have certainty concerning the things he had been taught. As we still read the Word of God recorded by St. Luke, our gracious Lord gives us that same certainty that Jesus is our Savior.

The New Testament Book of James presents a profound message of what it means to live a sanctified life. Rev. Dr. Curtis Giese, author of James—Concordia Commentary, introduces us to the depth and richness of James in this episode.Dr. Giese is a professor in the Theology Division of Concordia University Texas (in Austin), where he has taught Greek and New Testament since 2004. Learn more about James—Concordia Commentary.

As a previous guest, Jeremy Tiers often says, training admissions counselors is not just an activity in August. Additionally, ongoing professional development for admissions directors is not either. In this episode, we'll discuss both topics - training your staff after fall travel, and continuing your own professional growth. To do that, we're joined by Rafael Figueroa, Dean of College Guidance at Albuquerque Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Jennielle Strother, Vice President of Student Development and Enrollment Management at Concordia University Texas in Austin, Texas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adlunchcast/message

Join host Pastor David Bahn as he welcomes Dr. Kristi Kirk, Provost and Executive V.P. of Concordia University Texas, to discuss her role on Engaging Truth. Kirk's goal, she says, is to serve God's Kingdom by using a Lutheran education model to develop students in mind, body, heart and soul.

Rev. Dr. Gerard Bolling is an LCMS pastor and Lutheran university educator.Dr. Bolling currently serves as pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri, and as assistant professor of leadership and theology and coordinator of multicultural engagement at Concordia University Texas.He works with Lutherans for Racial Justice and is the co-host of The (Im)Partial Church podcast available on apple podcasts, Google, and Spotify.++++To support Make It Simple, head to mpm.simple donation.comCheck out What Matters Most, daily teachings from Matt Popovits, available wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on MPM, head to mattpopovits.comSupport the show (https://mpm.simpledonation.com)

Being a youth leader means taking on many different roles depending on your youth's needs and the situation. As we look at another chapter of Connected for Life, Mark and Julianna discuss key roles of the youth worker with Pastor AJ Mastic.  Bio: AJ Mastic is the Highlands Campus pastor at Renewal Church, a multi-site congregation in Denver, CO. He is a 2007 graduate of Concordia University Texas and previously served as a Director of Christian Education in Arkansas and Colorado. As a DCE at St. John's Lutheran in Denver, he entered the Specific Ministry Pastor program with Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and has served as a pastor since 2013, planting Renewal Church in 2018. He is married to Megan and they have four young children.  Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com and your copy of Connected for Life at cph.org/p-31891-Connected-for-Life-Essential-Guide-to-Youth-Ministry.aspx.

Youth ministry wouldn’t be possible without dedicated adult leaders who care for young people in their congregation. Dr. Jacob Youmans joins Mark and Julianna to talk about encouraging and supporting youth leaders. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com, and find Connected for Life at cph.org/p-31891-Connected-for-Life-Essential-Guide-to-Youth-Ministry.aspx. Bio: Dr. Jacob Youmans has served as a Youth and Family Minister in Hawaii and California, and in July 2009, he started as the Director of the DCE (Director of Christian Education) program at Concordia University Texas. Jake has led and served on mission teams to every continent except Antarctica, authored four books and has spoken to groups of students and adults all over the world. Most importantly, he's married to Christy, a teacher, artist and musician, and has two princesses, Maile who's 17 and Leilani who's 16. 

David Zersen is president emeritus of Concordia University Texas. He has written 25 articles, chapters, and books on Wendish subjects and is proud to have been designated by the Texas Wendish Heritage Society an “Honorary Wend.” Today, we'll be discussing one of his articles which was the lead article of the 2018 summer issue of the Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly titled, “An Isolated Texas Lutheran Scholar living in Hope."  This article focuses on Kilian's interpretation of the millennium in Revelation 20 and a discourse on the room allowed for theological disagreement in the Missouri Synod in the mid-1800s.  Dr. Zersen lives with his wife, Julie, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Lutheran History ShopSupport the show

In our continued series on topics from Connected for Life, we talk about the importance of recruiting, involving, and supporting volunteers in youth ministry. DCE and classroom instructor Darius “Bo” Chapman joins us to provide insight and wisdom from his experience of working alongside and learning from volunteers in ministry. Find Connected for Life at cph.org/p-31891-Connected-for-Life-Essential-Guide-to-Youth-Ministry.aspx.  Volunteer Longevity: youthesource.com/2018/10/23/volunteer-longevity The Spiritual Care and Nurture of Volunteers: youthesource.com/2012/05/15/the-spiritual-care-and-nurture-of-volunteers LCMS resources on Child Abuse Protection: lcms.org/social-issues/child-abuse  Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.  Bio: Dr. Darius “Bo” Chapman serves as a Theology teacher at Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He received his DCE Certification from Concordia University Texas and also holds a Doctorate in Human Resource Development from the University of Texas at Tyler.  Before teaching in Las Vegas, he served as the Director of Student Ministries at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Macomb, MI.  He and his wife April have been married for 17 years and have two beautiful children.    He loves listening to music (especially 80's hair bands) and looks forward to attending concerts, travelling with his family once COVID is over, and enjoys ending the evening with a really good book.    

In today's News: Lutherans help tornado victims  Late Monday, a devastating tornado went through Fultondale, Alabama, leaving a path of destruction through the town that has killed and injured residents as well as destroyed homes, schools and businesses. This tornado was located just a few miles from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, where Pastor Ed Brashier, Southern District Disaster Response Coordinator, serves. Kathy O'Day, Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) director of Disaster Response, spoke to Brashier, who has been checking on congregation members and will be assessing damage in Fultondale as soon as first responders say it is safe to do so. He and his L.E.R.T. team began work early Tuesday morning helping a congregation member remove a tree from the roof of their home. LCC L.E.R.T. chainsaw teams are on standby to deploy and assist if requested.  Concordia Texas welcomes nursing students  At a time when the demand for nurses in central Texas is surging, Concordia University Texas has welcomed 288 new students so far this year to its traditional and accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. But they didn’t report to main campus as usual. In August 2020, under many COVID constraints, the university opened the doors to its Austin Nursing Satellite Campus. The new, interactive learning environment spans 17,000 square feet, complete with a cutting-edge simulation lab, a 10-bed clinical skills lab and simulation debriefing rooms. The building also houses a student lounge and administrative and faculty offices. Rooted in the university’s Christian values, the nursing program features an accredited and rigorous curriculum delivered utilizing an interactive e-learning platform, along with hands-on skills training and clinical rotations at the area’s top hospitals.  Illinois insurance guidelines investigated  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has informed the Thomas More Society that it is investigating whether Illinois has violated federal law by promulgating and enforcing the Illinois Reproductive Health Act, which generally requires Illinois health insurance plans to cover abortion. A Jan. 19, 2021, letter to the Thomas More Society from Luis Perez, deputy director of the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division of the Office for Civil Rights, states that the Office for Civil rights has reviewed the Thomas More Society’s October 2019 complaint and is investigating whether the state of Illinois, which receives various funds from the Department of Health and Human Services, complies with the federal Weldon Amendment. Specifically, the Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether Illinois, through its Department of Insurance and Department of Central Management Services, is discriminating against health plan issuers and plans that would offer health coverage that limited or excluded abortion coverage but are prohibited from doing so by the Reproductive Health Act.  Connecticut legislature considers euthanasia bill  An assisted suicide bill being considered in Connecticut faces opposition from disability rights activists over what they contend is a lack of safeguards against the abuse of vulnerable populations, such as the elderly or the disabled. The legislature in the Nutmeg State is considering a bill that would allow physicians to provide lethal prescriptions to terminally sick adult patients who want to end their lives. 

You're at a family dinner when your sister suddenly says, "Trump better get re-elected. If he doesn't, we're going to have so many immigrants moving back to our country and it's been so much better since Trump closed our borders." How do you respond, regardless of your political affiliation? Join Pastors Caleb and Sam and special guest, Abi Tesfaye from Concordia University Texas, as they discuss immigrants around the table. How should our faith shape the way we view immigrants who are coming in to our country? How does our own history of immigration determine the way we see other immigrants? How do we value cultural differences and uniqueness while still seeking to be shaped into the image of Jesus? With everything said, we know that God works all things out for good and that Jesus is reigning on the throne! In the end, everything is going to be ok. So grab a drink and pull up a chair as we discuss immigrants.

Healthy leadership is instrumental to the effectiveness of any organization. Today we'll be talking about leadership, what sets Lutheran leaders apart, and what leaders should be looking for as they navigate change.Our guest today is Dr. Donald Christian. Don is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Concordia University Texas. 

Elizabeth Rosinbum leads a multi-faceted career as an educator, performer, clinician, and speaker. She is Adjunct Professor of Saxophone at Concordia University Texas, and maintains a select private studio as the lead saxophone instructor in one of the most competitive districts in the state. Her commitment to educating the next generation of musicians has led to numerous successful enterprises beyond her private teaching career. Rosinbum was the first-ever saxophonist to be hired as a D'Addario Woodwinds clinician. In addition to giving hundreds of educational masterclasses, she mentors other clinicians in multiple states.Elizabeth has commissioned and premiered works for saxophone throughout the United States and Europe as a soloist and chamber musician, and currently serves on the board of the Austin Saxophone Ensemble. A gifted speaker, she has lectured at several universities throughout the U.S. and abroad on woodwind pedagogy, entrepreneurship, performance psychology, and career strategies and business skills.

Coach Rainbolt joins the RAPP for Episode 21 to discuss his Women's Basketball Program at ETBU! He enters his fourth season as the head coach for the women's basketball team and is the fastest coach to 60 wins at ETBU in the NCAA Division III era. He has put ETBU on the map for women's basketball in three years building a program from scratch producing three straight 20-win seasons for the first time since the late 1990s. He also won the program's first American Southwest Conference Tournament Championship in 2017-18 finishing in the NCAA Division III Elite Eight falling to #2 Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. Rainbolt is no stranger to the ASC as he has coached at Concordia University-Texas and McMurry University. Prior to coming back to NCAA Division III, he spent two years in his hometown of Sweetwater, Texas, as the Girls Athletic Coordinator and Head Girls Basketball Coach. He may be reached at rrainbolt@etbu.edu --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stewart-richards/message

In this episode, Larry has a conversation with Joel Heck on how the life and writings of C.S. Lewis give us insight into living in difficult times. Lewis experienced many hardships in his life - the death of his mother when he was a young boy; serving in combat in World War I, including the loss of his close friend Paddy Moore and his own physical wounds; the death of his wife Joy, and more. Joel is a Professor at Concordia University Texas and his knowledge of Lewis's life and works will assist us as we work through our own difficult times. This Is Part 2 of a two-part Interview.

In this episode, Larry has a conversation with Joel Heck on how the life and writings of C.S. Lewis give us insight into living in difficult times. Lewis experienced many hardships in his life - the death of his mother when he was a young boy; serving in combat in World War I, including the loss of his close friend Paddy Moore and his own physical wounds; the death of his wife Joy, and more. Joel is a Professor at Concordia University Texas and his knowledge of Lewis's life and works will assist us as we work through our own difficult times. This Is Part 1 of a two-part Interview.

Krissica Harper, currently an Academic Planner at Concordia University Texas. Krissica and Morgan dialog the normal musings of DIII athletics as well as get into the nature of a DIII student-athlete, life-after-sport, student-athlete well-being, and much more.

Dr. Donald Christian, President and CEO of Concordia University Texas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the campus community at Concordia, how the university is using the dorms to help first responders in the Austin area, and how this is part of Concordia's mission. Read more at concordia.edu/resources/first-responders-housing.html.

John and Jennifer Garrett launched the first edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 from the game room of their home with three full-time employees covering the Round Rock and Pflugerville edition near Austin, Texas. Today, Community Impact Newspaper has more than 240 employees and 33 hyperlocal editions of the newspaper across Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, and Georgia delivered monthly to more than 2.7 million homes and businesses. Additionally, the Garretts opened up a state-of-the-art printing facility in 2016. John has received many awards for his work, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the nonprofit RecognizeGood for ethics in business and community, an “Excellence in Leadership” honoree from Concordia University Texas, and was named the Best Small Business CEO from the Austin Business Journal. The company has received numerous awards for outstanding journalism, design, and digital innovation. Before starting Community Impact Newspaper, John held leadership positions at the Houston Chronicle and the Austin Business Journal. John grew up in north Austin and graduated from Pflugerville High School in 1993. He graduated cum laude from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor of fine arts in radio and television. While a Senior at Sam Houston, he was awarded the Creager Award, given to the male student who contributes the most to overall student life, and in 2010 was named a Distinguished Young Alumnus. John is married to Jennifer, and they have three daughters, Mollie, Ruby and Sophie, and live in Round Rock. They are active members of Cityview Bible Church. Over the years, John has served on many boards, including the Round Rock Area Serving Center, The Greater Austin Chamber, and as Chair of the Round Rock Chamber.

Feelings and faith, the danger of the “why” question, and a few reflections on human sexuality. These topics come from the students at Concordia University Texas and are the topics for this episode! Host Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, and author of the book Has American Christianity Failed?, talks about curious topics to excite the imagination, equip the mind, and comfort the soul with God’s ordering of the world in the Law and Gospel. Tweet your questions to @bwolfmueller, or send questions and find curious resources at wolfmueller.co, and find playlists of interesting videos at youtube.com/user/Wolfmueller1.

It can seem like just when we think we have the answers, someone changes the questions. Is some skepticism healthy? Is doubt good? Can it be helpful? In a world where our beliefs are constantly being marginalized and challenged, how do we respond? Come and learn how to hear, understand, and reply to some of the most common objections to the Christian faith. Bio: Rev. Joshua Knippa is Associate Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Jefferson City MO. He grew up in San Antonio TX and graduated from Concordia University Texas and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He enjoys Apple products, gaming, movies, listening to podcasts, teaching the Bible, and talking about Jesus. He also follows current events and culture. He’s just a nobody trying to tell everybody about Somebody.

Ken chats with Jennielle Strother (Twitter, LinkedIn), VP for Enrollment Management and Chief Enrollment Officer at Concordia University Texas. Learn the origin story of #EMchat, which she co-founded with Alex Williams, as well as the way she approaches her daily work... and why "pressure is a privilege."Links and lists"Pressure is a privilege" (Pep Guardiola) which Jennielle heard while watching All or Nothing—Manchester City. As Jennielle says, "I was watching the show with my husband one night, and there was a scene when he was talking to his team in the locker room and he very nonchalantly said, 'pressure is a privilege' (which I’m sure was in between a few curse words) and I emailed the four words to myself at that moment."Dream On by AerosmithTexas Women in Higher Education: Acting, Reflecting, Transforming (TXwHEART) on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Rapid DescentJennielle's walkout song: Bidi Bidi Bom Bom by SelenaBest thing she's read lately: Pivot: A Vision for the New University by Soliday & LombardiWhat she's eager to read next: Dr. Josie Ahlquist's next bookWhat she uses to take and keep notes: writing with her favorite Tul pen in pretty notebooks. (Also One Note.)Memorable bit of advice: from her volleyball coach, who said, "All you need to do is show up and I'll get you where you need to be." She adds, "And by 'show up,' he meant 110% of me in practice and games: heart, mind, body."Bucket list: travel to Rome, Italy

Rev. Dr. Curtis Giese, Professor of Religion at Concordia University Texas, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Holy Spirit, the unique work and promises of the Holy Spirit, what we do with our emotions, and the proper understanding of how the Holy Spirit works. Read his article “What About the Holy Spirit” in the May edition of the Lutheran Witness. Find your copy of the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness, and read online articles at witness.lcms.org.

Rev. Dr. Joel Heck, Professor of Theology at Concordia University Texas and co-founder of the Society of Creation, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about why the age of the Earth matters, some different theories about the age of the Earth, and the upcoming Society of Creation Conference in June at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis. Read about this conference at blogs.lcms.org/2019/society-of-creation-to-host-conference-at-lcms-international-center and learn about the Society of Creation at societyofcreation.org and facebook.com/SocietyofCreation.

Today's Guest: Stephanie Hall Powell Founder of San Antonio Preparatory Charter SchoolStephanie Hall Powell is a Fellow with Building Excellent Schools where she is taking on the demanding and urgent work of founding and leading San Antonio Preparatory Charter School. San Antonio Preparatory Charter School (SA Prep) is a proposed 5th – 12th grade charter school with a focus on Literacy and Math in middle school and college preparation in high school. Stephanie previously served as the Assistant Principal of Instruction with IDEA Public Schools as well as 3 years as a 6th – 9th grade science teacher. Additionally, Stephanie served 9 years in the Unites States Air Force with four of those years as a military training instructor. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from University of Maryland University College and holds a Master of Education Administration degree from Concordia University Texas. She is married to her husband Antuan Powell and they have four sons Micaih, Dominic, Aric, and Isaac.San Antonio Preparatory Charter SchoolIs a proposed 5th - 12th grade Public Charter School.SA Prep will service students in San Antonio, Kirby, and Converse, Texas.The proposed school launch is Fall 2020.http://saprep.org/https://www.instagram.com/saprepcharter/https://www.facebook.com/saprepcharter/https://www.facebook.com/saprepcharter/Hear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioningwww.allsportsfitness.netAll Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.comDoes your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com

Today's Guest: Stephanie Hall Powell Founder of San Antonio Preparatory Charter SchoolStephanie Hall Powell is a Fellow with Building Excellent Schools where she is taking on the demanding and urgent work of founding and leading San Antonio Preparatory Charter School. San Antonio Preparatory Charter School (SA Prep) is a proposed 5th – 12th grade charter school with a focus on Literacy and Math in middle school and college preparation in high school. Stephanie previously served as the Assistant Principal of Instruction with IDEA Public Schools as well as 3 years as a 6th – 9th grade science teacher. Additionally, Stephanie served 9 years in the Unites States Air Force with four of those years as a military training instructor. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from University of Maryland University College and holds a Master of Education Administration degree from Concordia University Texas. She is married to her husband Antuan Powell and they have four sons Micaih, Dominic, Aric, and Isaac.San Antonio Preparatory Charter SchoolIs a proposed 5th - 12th grade Public Charter School.SA Prep will service students in San Antonio, Kirby, and Converse, Texas.The proposed school launch is Fall 2020.http://saprep.org/https://www.instagram.com/saprepcharter/https://www.facebook.com/saprepcharter/https://www.facebook.com/saprepcharter/Hear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioningwww.allsportsfitness.netAll Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.comDoes your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com

In this episode of I Do, We Do, we go waaaay back! We talk about how our nickname, Bashley came to be. Then we chat about how we each made our first dollar. Spoiler alert… We made our first buck in way different ways. Ashley babysat and Billy was a professional speaker (at 7!). We discuss the rest of the jobs we each have had over our lives and get all the way to the present. We also share some lessons learned from all those jobs. Music “Sunny” by Bensound.com. What We Talked About in this Episode: We each share how we made our first dollar, essentially what our first jobs were. Billy was actually a professional speaker. He made his first speech at 7 and made $20. He then spoke throughout his entire childhood well into college earning money for most of those speeches. He learned a ton from this experience. Ashley started babysitting at 12 and continued into college. This is how she made the most money before getting her first jobs out of college. She learn a lot of teaching through this experience and it confirmed her passion for youth and education.   Ashley’s Job History Babysitting - Age 12-23 A brief 2 week stint in retail in high school - listen to the episode in for this story! Four internships in college including one with TCU Athletics working in media and marketing. The others we in non-profits which helped groom her for her career. First job out of college was at Big Brothers Big Sisters as a Programs and Events Specialist. This was as an Americorps Vista and it was a 12 month commitment. She moved to Austin after this position ended for Billy and her official career in education began. She worked in Admissions at Concordia University Texas. She then moved on to Fundraising and Development at San Juan Diego Catholic High School. She wrapped up her MBA and switched jobs again staying in Development this time at the Hispanic Scholarship Consortium (her current employer). She was then named Executive Director and still holds that role.   Billy’s Job History Professional Speaker - Age 7 to present Target - Age 17 (seasonal position) - He learned about collaboration and also became quite frustrated in this brief role. Meals on Wheels - Age 18-19 - He worked as an Assessor going into the homes of elderly making sure they were still eligible for meals. He created a simpler system that allowed him to spend less time on paperwork and more time with people. His mom worked at Meals on Wheels for 20+ years. This role continued to build his heart for service. Student Worker - Age 19-20 - He did admin work in the School of Humanities at St. Edward’s University. He shared an interesting story about how this position ended. Assistant Publicist - Age 21 - Worked for a book publicity company and learned how to promote authors. This helped him with his own books. He also booked an interview with the New York Times for an author which no other intern ever really did. Home Depot - Age 20-21 - Worked as a Cashier and won Cashier of the Month. Learn a lot about how many people did not take work seriously. Turned down a promotion. Promotions Associate for promotions company working with brands like Starbucks - Age 21 Marketing Manager - Age 21 - Managed marketing and publicity for new author and for a leadership development company. At 21 in his last semester of college he started SOS Leadership, his current company and they have been going strong ever since. The continue to evolve and recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary. SOS helps companies get better results through people.

In today's episode Celina Celeste interviews Dr. Jack Allen about the human brain and success. Jack Allen is the Founder of Dynamic Coaching in Austin, and the author of Mindset for Success. He focuses on developing the mindset and soft skills that lead to success in all areas of life. Not just financial success, but relationships, health, career, even spirituality. He has built 11 successful organizations, and coached over 750 clients. He knows the mindset, ethics, motivational tactics, neuroscience, and practical skills necessary to find successful, abundant living. Jack is Adjunct Professor of Business Ethics at Concordia University Texas, and trains examiners for the Ethics in Business and Community Award. His Ph.D. is in Ethics and Managerial Psychology with emphases in cultural reconciliation and economics. Check out more on Dr. Jack Allen at: https://jackallenphd.com

John Garrett launched the first edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full-time employees covering the Round Rock and Pflugerville edition in Central Texas. By September 2018, Community Impact Newspaper will have more than 200 employees and 26 hyperlocal editions of the newspaper across Texas and Arizona delivered monthly to more than 2 million homes and businesses.   John has received many awards for his work, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the nonprofit RecognizeGood in 2017 for ethics in business and community, the 2016 Media Award from the Texas School Public Relations Association, and the Best Small Business CEO award from the Austin Business Journal in 2013.   In 2010, John received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Sam Houston State University. That same year, he was also the honoree for “Excellence in Leadership” at Concordia University Texas’ annual gala.   CI has ranked among Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing U.S. companies for seven straight years starting in 2010. The newspaper has also received awards for outstanding journalism, advertising design and digital innovation.   Before starting Community Impact Newspaper, John held advertising positions at the Houston Chronicle and the Austin Business Journal.   John grew up in north Austin and graduated from Pflugerville High School in 1993. John attended and graduated cum laude from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor of fine arts in radio and television. While at Sam Houston, he was awarded the Creager Award, given to the male student who contributes the most to overall student life.   John is married to Jennifer, and they have three daughters, Mollie, Ruby and Sophie, and live in Round Rock. They are active members of Cityview Bible Church. Over the years, John has served on many boards, including the Round Rock Area Serving Center and Round Rock Chamber, and continues to be actively involved in the community.  

Guest Brandon Pogue, Transfer Admissions Counselor for Concordia University Texas, talks about what makes Texas a unique university! Learn more about Concordia University Texas at concordia.edu. This episode is in our series of Concordia On-Air College Fair 2017. Search for the tag “college fair” to find all of the episodes.

Jennielle Strother, Chief Enrollment Officer at Concordia University, Texas and co-founder of #EMchat discusses how to transition into a new enrollment leadership role and what your first 30 days should look like at a new institution. Find a breakdown of this episode here.

We celebrate National DCE Day on KFUO with guests from six Concordia Universities talking about their respective programs. Guests on today’s program are Dr. Jacob Youmans from Concordia University Texas, Dr. Debra Arfsten from Concordia University Chicago, Dr. Mark Blanke from Concordia University Nebraska, Heath Lewis from Concordia University St. Paul, and Dr. Dave Rueter from Concordia University Irvine.

Students from Concordia University Wisconsin, Concordia University St. Paul, Concordia University Chicago, Concordia University Nebraska, and Concordia University Portland talk about their work preparing for the 2017 LCEF National Student Marketing Competition. Jim Britton, Director of Media Communications for Lutheran Church Extension Fund discusses several aspects of the competition. Read more about the competition and the winners from Concordia University Texas at lcef.org/texas-wins-first-place-nsmc.

In the spirit of the global nature of the Genesis study, we will kick off the study with a guest speaker, The Rev. Dr. Joel Heck, who will come to us live from Austin, TX.Dr. Heck will not actually be here in North Ridgeville, but rather streamed live from Concordia University, Austin. Dr. Heck will give a one-hour overview of the book, followed by a question and answer session.The Rev. Dr. Joel D. Heck teaches courses in Old Testament, New Testament, Reformation, and the life and writings of C. S. Lewis at Concordia University Texas. He holds the Doctor of Theology from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He is the author or editor of ten books, most recently a textbook of introduction to the Old Testament for his classes at Concordia. He and his wife Cheryl have three grown children.