Podcasts about John Brown University

Send Jay comments via textWhat happens when life changes overnight, shattering your identity through loss? In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the profound journey of Emily Tanner, known as The Brave Widow, who transformed devastating grief into a supportive community for others navigating widowhood and significant life transitions.After losing her husband in 2021 while raising four teenagers, Emily realized how inadequate our cultural understanding of grief can be. “Platitudes like 'He's in heaven' didn't help at all,” she reflects. HighlightsThe identity shifts that come with widowhood and empty nesting, and the importance of intentional rebuilding.Emily's four stages of rebuilding: devastation, survival mode, exploration, and creation.The exploration phase as a metaphorical journey through a forest—embracing curiosity amid uncertainty.Practical insights on how to support individuals in grief through curiosity and validation rather than quick fixes.Key TakeawaysWidowhood and major transitions require a complete overhaul of one's identity and purpose, prompting the need for reconstruction.Understanding the importance of true connection.The most effective way to support someone in grief is to be curious and validate their feelings instead of offering platitudes.Emily Tanner's BioJust one month shy of their 20th wedding anniversary, Emily was widowed unexpectedly at the age of 37.  She and Nathan have 4 children who were ages 10 - 19 at the time.  After the devastating death of her husband in 2021, Emily made the life-altering decision to leave her healthcare executive career and founded Brave Widow in 2022, an online coaching program and community dedicated to helping young widows navigate grief, heal their heart, and a build a life they love again.Emily holds an MBA with a focus on Leadership and Ethics from John Brown University and has earned certifications in coaching and leadership from the Faith-Based Coaching Academy, the Grief Recovery Institute, and Maxwell Leadership. Find Emily Online: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X)Support the showFREE WORKBOOK3 Steps to Loving Your Empty Nest Life ENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify and many more. LOVE THE SHOW?Get your THIS EMPTY NEST LIFE swagReview us on Love the Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- reviews and ratings help others find us and we'd appreciate your support greatly.CONNECT WITH JAYEmail, LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok

About one in five public schools in Arkansas are using a four-day school week. A bill in the legislature could put a halt to that.Plus, a new major at John Brown University will take flight this fall and an update on Arkansas Children's expansion across the state.

In response to a listener questions about getting an update on the crisis in The Democratic Republic of Congo, Carmen addresses that, but also other crises in other parts of the world, like in Sudan, Haiti, and many other places.  In the face of these growing crises, what can we do to offering God's redeeming peace? Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," talks about the trip he led of students at John Brown University to Selma, Alabama to help them understand the cause of civil rights and the 60th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday."  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

In today's episode, Daniel Caruth reports on a disaster simulation conducted on the John Brown University campus in Siloam Springs. Northwest Arkansas Community College celebrates the 20th anniversary of its honors program, and more.

Ever wondered what it takes to leap from college soccer to the professional arena? Join us for a special Stoppage Time edition of the Pitch to Pro podcast, where we sit down with a player who has navigated that very path, from college soccer to the USL Championship. Our guest shares invaluable insights into the world of professional soccer, shedding light on the differences in skill level and player mentality that set college athletes apart from their professional counterparts. They recount their memorable experiences with New Mexico United, including an exhilarating face-off against Minnesota United in the Open Cup, and discuss the remarkable bond between the team and its supportive community.We also explore the strategic intricacies that distinguish various leagues, from the Premier League's flair to the USL Championship's organizational prowess. Our guest offers a unique perspective from their coaching stint at John Brown University, emphasizing the attributes that define elite players — impeccable execution and a high football IQ. Whether you're a soccer aficionado or an aspiring pro, this episode is filled with captivating stories and practical lessons that are sure to spark your passion for the game. Tune in and discover what truly elevates a player from good to great in the world of soccer.

On Election Day, You Can Be Both Realistic & Hopeful … GUEST John Sloan … senior pastor at Capshaw Baptist Church, Huntsville, AL … before going to seminary, John worked as a TV sports reporter & anchor. Today is Election Day … GUEST Dr Daniel Bennett … Associate Prof and Chair, Department of Political Science and Assistant Director, Center for Faith & Flourishing, John Brown University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Election Day, You Can Be Both Realistic & Hopeful … GUEST John Sloan … senior pastor at Capshaw Baptist Church, Huntsville, AL … before going to seminary, John worked as a TV sports reporter & anchor. Today is Election Day … GUEST Dr Daniel Bennett … Associate Prof and Chair, Department of Political Science and Assistant Director, Center for Faith & Flourishing, John Brown University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Searching for Home… GUEST Laurel Houck … author of multiple books, newspaper and magazine articles. A distinctly Christian political posture:  what might it look like? … GUEST Dr Daniel Bennett … Associate Prof and Chair, Department of Political Science and Assistant Director, Center for Faith & Flourishing, John Brown University. Pittsburgh Steelers: An Illustrated Timeline… GUEST  Jim Wexell … is in his 30th season covering the Pgh Steelers and has spent more than 40 yrs covering Pgh sports since graduating from Pitt in 1983 … this is his 6th book, including “Polamalu,” “On the Clock,” and “Steeler Nation,” and has covered the team in 4 SuperBowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Searching for Home… GUEST Laurel Houck … author of multiple books, newspaper and magazine articles. A distinctly Christian political posture:  what might it look like? … GUEST Dr Daniel Bennett … Associate Prof and Chair, Department of Political Science and Assistant Director, Center for Faith & Flourishing, John Brown University. Pittsburgh Steelers: An Illustrated Timeline… GUEST  Jim Wexell … is in his 30th season covering the Pgh Steelers and has spent more than 40 yrs covering Pgh sports since graduating from Pitt in 1983 … this is his 6th book, including “Polamalu,” “On the Clock,” and “Steeler Nation,” and has covered the team in 4 SuperBowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPECIAL EPISODE FOR THE CULTURE: In this episode you hear Joi McGowan talking with special guests Dr. Silena Scott and Dr. Jordan Harris all things ELECTION! As we know this year is election year, tensions are high and yet this election is so monumental to have a Black woman running for president. We hope you can grab some tangible skills for how to manage emotions regarding the election. We also hope you can celebrate with us that a Black woman is running for president!Dr. Silena is the executive director of Hearts for Healing Therapeutic Services in NWA. A member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Dr. Scott works tirelessly to uphold Zeta's tenant of being a “community-conscious, action-oriented minority leader!” Additionally, Dr. Scott remains deeply invested in nurturing the next generation of clinicians, enriching the field through her role in training aspiring therapists at John Brown University.Jordan Harris, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S is the lead author of the book Deliberate Practice in Multicultural Therapy. Dr. Harris is also co-developer of the Private Practice Incubator, a coaching program teaching therapists how to leave community based work and start their own solo counseling practices. Dr. Harris runs a solo counseling practice (Harris Couples Counseling, Marriage Therapy, & Private Practice Coaching) in Northwest Arkansas where he specializes in working with couples.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from James Bruce on the four theories of justice. James Bruce is an associate pastor at Covenant Church and a professor of philosophy at John Brown University. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let's listen as James Bruce offers a systematic account of what the Bible says about justice.

This edition of the College Faith podcast welcomes Dr. Robbie Castleman, emeritus professor of Biblical Studies at John Brown University. She has studied, ministered to students, and taught at a number of very different types of schools. As a result, she is a helpful guide to understanding the similarities and differences between different types of colleges and universities. In this podcast we discuss: The fundamental importance of considering who will be your professors The importance of the core curriculum in finding what you are most interested in majoring in When it might be best to transfer to another university to finish your degree Why you should look for schools that encourage professors to "push" you What to look for in professors beyond their understanding of the subject matter How to do research on professors to find the best ones Other very important but non-academic considerations when choosing a college Surprising insights into financial aid, including at private, faith-based institutions, and how to access these funds (illustrated by her personal success in financing almost all her education) Differences she noticed when attending a public university for her masters degree The benefits she sees of studying at an explicitly Christian school (her answer may surprise you--often the opposite of what we hear!) The unique challenges of various types of colleges and universities The necessity of finding good fellowship with other believers while a student How she dealt with isolation and loneliness at one college she attended Resources mentioned during our conversation: Words of Wisdom from a Christian Professor at a Public University -- Ken Elzinga on College Faith The Every Campus Coalition -- a College Faith Interview How Christian Study Centers Minister to Students -- a College Faith Interview How The Navigators Minister to Students -- a College Faith Interview How CRU Minister to Students -- a College Faith Interview How InterVarsity/USA Minister to Students -- a College Faith Interview Robbie Castleman, True Love in a World of False Hope: Sex, Romance, & Real People Robbie Castleman, New Testament Essentials: Father, Son, Spirit and Kingdom (Various authors), Rest of Essentials book set Robbie Castleman, Interpreting the God-Breathed Word: How to Read and Study the Bible

Join me as I chat with Healey as she talks to us about the importance is Mental Health. May is mental health awareness month. This episode is not intended for clinical purposes. If you are experiencing some mental health challenges please talk to your Physician and or a therapist. The links are below for help. Healey Ikerd is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas, a Master's of Human Relations Degree from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master's of Science Degree from John Brown University in Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. She has also earned a Certificate in Ministry from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. As a veteran of the U.S. Army, Healey now runs her private practice, HopeLife Counseling, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. With 17 years of experience in mental health, she has dedicated her career to helping both children and adults navigate their emotional and mental health challenges. She has authored a workbook called Changing Your Feelings, A Workbook for Anxiety and Worry From a Christian Perspective, and a recently released children's picture book entitled The Red Ball, A Story of Friendship and Forgiveness. For 15 years, Healey raised her son as a single Christian parent. She married for the first time at 41 years old and now enjoys life on a small farm with her husband. She is a proud grandma of two beautiful grandchildren and in her spare time, is working on a 40-day devotional to help women understand their God-given identity. https://writtenbyhealey.com/. https://www.betterhelp.com https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clarion-brown/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clarion-brown/support

The Blessing Board ... GUEST Rich Garland ... Executive Director The Blessing Board. GUEST Ralph Crewe ... is a science writer and content creator for various outlets including “Universe Today,” “Practical Engineering,” “Veritasium,” “SciShow,” and his own curious channel “Isn't That Something”. How Christians Can Prepare for the 2024 Election ... GUEST Dr Daniel Bennett ... Associate Prof and Chair, Department of Political Science and Assistant Director, Center for Faith & Flourishing, John Brown University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, a nearly forgotten Naval tradition highlighted in a new book from a pair of John Brown University professors. Plus, we talk about new music with the musicians in Shine Eye Yell…and discuss their new record inspired by the Buffalo National River and the legendary people who have lived along the river. And, for his latest novel, Keith Vire uses real-life knowledge to write about music, friendship and the challenges of addiction.

On today's show, a rooftop garden is in the works at Baptist Health Fort Smith. Also, a documentary filmmaker expands on two short films made while at John Brown University in Siloam Springs. Plus, a shared Shakespearean universe.

Is there a specific age to begin a career in real estate? In this episode, Dave Armstrong provides valuable insights and breaks down age barriers in the industry. Additionally, he shares an intriguing story about a buyer with supernatural skills. Don't miss this episode for an inspiring perspective on real estate at any age!     Key takeaways to listen for The importance of having a mentor as a real estate beginner Tips for transitioning into a full-time real estate career Key strategies for new REALTORS® in today's market How to effectively use social media for real estate marketing How does passion keep you moving forward?     Resources mentioned in this episode Tyson Foods J.B. Hunt Crye Leike Salina Bicentennial Center Pan Am Historical Foundation Zoom Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate #425: Lights Camera, Closing: Insights on Real Estate Video Marketing with Karin Carr Facebook     About Dave Armstrong Dave is a Bella Vista real estate expert affiliated with Crye-Leike Real Estate Services in North Arkansas. He was a former American television sports announcer for professional and college sports.    Dave graduated with a BA in Broadcasting from John Brown University. He is also the author of the book “Driving From Here to Wow: Looking at Life Through the Windshield,” an inspirational and humorous account of many of his life experiences.      Connect with Dave Website: Dave Armstrong Facebook: Dave Armstrong, Realtor, Crye-Leike Bella Vista Email: dave.armstrong@clhomes.com Phone number: (479) 696-2782     Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.   Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops   Sponsor Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training How to Dominate During This Recession! Enroll Now to learn practical steps for effective action, discover what to say, and ensure success in securing listings, assisting buyers, and expanding your business, regardless of market conditions.  Enroll today at: https://www.leighbrownuniversity.com/dominate-recession  Enter code: CSIRE20 at checkout for a 20% discount.

Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 154 - Greg and Erin Smalley - A Special Conversation at Grand Hotel During the October "Celebrate Your Marriage Conference" at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, our keynote speakers were Greg and Erin Smalley from Focus on the Family. What a pleasure it was to sit down with them for an extended conversation about marriage, relationship repair, and so much more! Dr. Greg Smalley serves as the vice president of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family.  In this role, he develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages and help couples in marital crises. Prior to joining Focus, Smalley worked for the Center for Relationship Enrichment at John Brown University and as president of the National Institute of Marriage. He is the author of 17 books including “Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage,” “The DNA of Parent and Teen Relationships” and “The Whole-Hearted Marriage.” He and his wife, Erin, co-created “Ready to Wed,” a complete premarital curriculum for engaged couples and the online Focus on Marriage Assessment. They also released “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets to a Lifelong Romance” in 2016. Smalley's passion for marriage began as a young boy. He is the son of the late Dr. Gary Smalley, a family counselor, president and founder of the Smalley Relationship Center and author of 40 books on marriage. Smalley regularly attended his father's conferences and absorbed the importance of marriage. He frequently had people come up to him at events and say, “Your dad saved my marriage.” Smalley knew early in his career that he wanted to be more hands-on in helping couples. After receiving his doctorate at the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in Southern California and a counseling degree from Denver Seminary, he and Erin led intensive marriage seminars around the world and trained pastors, professionals and lay leaders on how to effectively work with married and engaged couples. Married since 1992, Greg and Erin live in Colorado with their three daughters, Taylor, Murphy and Annie, and their son, Garrison. Smalley brings at least one child to every age-appropriate event, exposing them to the crucial role marriage plays in the family and society. The Smalleys – who with help overcame their own struggles early on – make a point to study a marriage book together every Christmas. ------------- CLICK HERE for more information on the ministry and marriage events hosted by Jay and Laura Laffoon CLICK HERE for more information on Bill Hobson and the Hobson Media Podcast Network Have a question, comment, suggestion for Marriage Talk? We'd love to hear from you! Email us: marriagetalkmin@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook  

On today's show, an investment group is exploring a new federal designation for Buffalo National River. Also, another highlight from John Brown University's "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” Plus, archives from the Pryor Center.

Jay has a passion for helping Christians strengthen their faith, while also offering a gracious challenge to the sincere skeptic.• Keynote Speaker and Managing Director for The Starting Point Project (TheStartingPointProject.com)• International speaker and author• Holds degrees in both Physics and Engineering Technology (Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater & John Brown University)• Has been speaking on the Authority of Scripture for over 36 years.• Married 30 years (Wife: Amy)• Two married children: Son (Taylor), Daughter (Tori)• Lives in Wisconsin (USA)Jay's website: www.thestartingpointproject.com

Jay has a passion for helping Christians strengthen their faith, while also offering a gracious challenge to the sincere skeptic.• Keynote Speaker and Managing Director for The Starting Point Project (TheStartingPointProject.com)• International speaker and author• Holds degrees in both Physics and Engineering Technology (Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater & John Brown University)• Has been speaking on the Authority of Scripture for over 36 years.• Married 30 years (Wife: Amy)• Two married children: Son (Taylor), Daughter (Tori)• Lives in Wisconsin (USA)

Get ready to immerse yourself in an inspiring conversation with Bobby C Martin, a Muskogee Creek Nation citizen, renowned printmaker, and visual arts professor. Listen in as he traces his artistic journey, transitioning from a starving musician to a starving artist, selling his recording studio, and going back to school to get his grad degree. Bobby shares his insights on the evolution of Native American art over the past three decades, the changing perception of contemporary Native artists, and how they are being recognized and appreciated in ways never seen before.Join us as Bobby unveils his creative process, especially his unique technique of layering old family photos with maps and words to create powerful visual narratives. His art explores identity and the importance of family, sparking conversations and connecting with others. Bobby's creative process is further enriched by his students at John Brown University, where he has been teaching for 22 years. He emphasizes the need for a dedicated space for creating art and shares how he draws inspiration from his students.Bobby also talks about the joy of being an artist, curating traveling exhibitions, and his excitement for future public art projects and collaborations. Tune in as he reflects on his artworks that have received unexpected attention, likening them to children that need to be let out into the world. Bobby further shares his experience selling artwork at markets and the unique joy it brings by connecting directly with the audience. Wrapping up with a reflection on the importance of inspiration and hard work in art, this conversation with Bobby C Martin is a must-listen for every art enthusiast.

The sermon, preached by Dr. Jay Bruce, from our worship service on August 13, 2023. Dr. Bruce is the associate pastor of Covenant Church (PCA) of Fayetteville, AR, and the inaugural director of the center for Faith and Flourishing and professor of philosophy at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR.

The sermon, preached by Dr. Jay Bruce, from our worship service on August 13, 2023. Dr. Bruce is the associate pastor of Covenant Church (PCA) of Fayetteville, AR, and the inaugural director of the center for Faith and Flourishing and professor of philosophy at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR.

It's not news to say that marriages are struggling. Statistics show that 50% of first marriages will end in divorce (in and outside the church) and second marriages have an even greater chance of ending in divorce. With twenty years as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I've worked with couples in just about every stage of marriage and have found some key factors in whether marriages make it or not. So today we're going to talk about hope and help for marriages with our guest, Dr. Greg Smalley.    Dr. Smalley serves as the vice president of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family.  In this role, he develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages, and help couples in marital crisis. Prior to joining Focus on the Family, Smalley worked for the Center for Relationship Enrichment at John Brown University and served as president of the National Institute of Marriage. He is the author of 17 books including, “Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage”, “The DNA of Parent and Teen Relationships”, and “The Whole-Hearted Marriage”. He and his wife, Erin, co-created “Ready to Wed”, a complete premarital curriculum for engaged couples, and the online Focus on Marriage Assessment. They also released “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets to a Lifelong Romance” in 2016. Married since 1992, Greg and Erin live in Colorado with their three daughters, Taylor, Murphy and Annie, and their son, Garrison. Dr. Smalley brings at least one child to every age-appropriate event, exposing them to the crucial role marriage plays in the family and society.   To connect with Dr. Smalley, visit:   ONLINE www.focusonthefamily.com   SOCIAL  Facebook - facebook.com/focusonthefamily Twitter - @FocusFamily   MORE RESOURCES www.focusonthefamily.com/contributors/greg-smalley   =======================   We LOVE that you've decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community.  Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you're a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.     Until next time, be the leader you would follow!   Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:   INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com  MyCourageousGirls.com   RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap        https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/       https://a.co/d/dRiP4Ii Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course        https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace       https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters        http://cpguides.org   =======================   The Living Wholehearted Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

Dr. Rodney Reed is the former chancellor at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion. He also served as dean of Christian formation, university chaplain and associate professor of theology at John Brown University.  In addition to his work at John Brown University, Reed has worked as an affiliate consultant for CREDO Higher Education Counseling since 2013 providing executive coaching for local and national non-profit organizations. As consultant or peer advisor for over two decades, he has worked in more than 30 Christian universities in the United States, Canada, Asia and Africa in the areas of spiritual formation, faculty development, curriculum, retention and human resources.  Reed holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Sioux Falls College, a Master of Divinity from Bethel Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Philosophy in Theology from University of Bristol.

Erin Shaw is a painter of borderlands, the spaces between worlds. As a visual storyteller, the child of an Oklahoma farm, Shaw tills the rich soil of dichotomy through her masterful uses of color, iconography, and story. As a Chickasaw-Choctaw artist, she creates in a state of tension, suspended between two worlds where both solemnity and humor pervade her art. She finds that truths are revealed in unanticipated ways, and trickster often appears throughout her work. The artist earned her BFA in studio art from Baylor University and her MFA from the University of Oklahoma. She is Assistant Professor of Visual Arts at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR, an international speaker, and a featured artist in Visual Voices: Contemporary Chickasaw Art, among other exhibits in the U.S.

Will Worthey has an extremely powerful and encouraging testimony, and I'm ready to share it with everyone! Will grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and then moved to Bentonville, Arkansas in high school. One day, Will was told he was invited to a recruiting camp for basketball at John Brown University. The camp was actually an FCA camp, and Will made the decision to accept Jesus at that camp! Hear Will and I discuss how to become more like Jesus each day in your relationships and habits you build each day, and hear Will talk about the autoimmune disease that he has been battling for the past few years.

Our hosts had the opportunity to present at a conference at John Brown University and host a Q&A around their experiences hosting and producing a podcast for teachers. Here is the raw audio from the presentation. We hope you enjoy listening to the process we've gone through to create this podcast for teachers. It's been transformative.

Think you're immune to culture shock? What about reverse culture shock? Listen in to hear how these phenomena took even an experienced traveler by complete surprise and changed the direction of his life. David & Billy offer wisdom and stories from years of guiding students through travel experiences. If you're thinking of studying abroad, or if you know someone who is, you won't want to miss this one.Dr. Martínez directs George Fox University's Study Abroad program and teaches SpanishBilly Stevenson is the Senior Director of International Programs at John Brown University and oversees international student programs, study abroad opportunities, and all international mission projects. He's traveled to more than 70 countriesIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

The grandson of a British missionary in Zambia, David Kamwana, was inspired to invent and engineer by his grandfather's workshop. He had the tools to do everything at the workshop - from fixing his car to wiring his house.   After graduating from John Brown University with a B.S. in mechanical engineering, David noticed how many students were crippled by debt but still lacked the skills to take on more than an entry-level job. He also noticed that job descriptions often fail to truly represent the requirements of a position.  After several years as a Corporate Engineer, David co-founded OneCrate with the vision of streamlining the job search process for businesses and job seekers. Phase one is to build a digitized database of job descriptions and resumes to allow AI algorithms to help with job matching. Phase two is to use the growing database to help businesses, students, job seekers, and educators map out clear career paths using real and relevant data.  Key takeaways:  Most resumes and job descriptions are created in Word documents or PDFs and, except when and where actively posted, are out of the market and out of the flow. It's only when a candidate actively looks for a job, and a company posts the job description that they might match up.    There could be an outstanding candidate ready and interested but not visible to a company because the candidate has not seen the job posting. OneCrate looks to bridge that gap.    Job boards like Indeed have started the process and provide more aim. However, there are still a lot of details on both resumes and job descriptions that are not formatted in an AI-friendly way. OneCrate improves the process with smart digital resumes and totally digitized job descriptions.    Eventually, this digitized data will facilitate interesting predictive models that can help businesses, job seekers, and students making choices about their career paths. Just improving job matching is a significant step forward, but the future potential of digitizing this data is to streamline the education and training processes so that students step into the workforce with the precise skills and abilities needed by the companies who hire them.    Companies who use OneCrate have access to a relevant, easy-to-update org chart that can be viewed and updated. Employees can contribute to their job descriptions, helping them be more accurate and robust. Quote of the show: (15:08)  “Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, they already have internship programs that allow you to join their programs out of high school and get into a position that could pay you a quarter of a million dollars a year. They already have that. So we already know that it's possible. So imagine going down that, that path and ask that person, how much did you spend to, to get the skills that you have that are getting you paid quarter million dollars a year? And then you, you know, Compare that with somebody who goes to a four-year computer science program learns a whole bunch of different things and spends $150,000+ to get through the program and then has to start from the bottom and probably still has to be trained by the company that they're gonna work for.”  Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kamwana/  Company Website: https://www.onecrate.com/     Ways to Tune In:  Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption   Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755   Google Play - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvODE5NjRmY2EtYTQ5OC00NTAyLThjZjktYWI3YzAwMmRiZTM2LzNiZTZiNzJhLWEzODItNDhhNS04MDc5LWFmYTAwMTI2M2FiNi9kZDYzMGE4Mi04ZGI4LTQyMGUtOGNmYi1hZmEwMDEyNjNhZDkvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M= Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD   Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/disruption-interruption   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf2zbLqmHtSHQ7u1V-Is8cA  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you rather eat dog as the main course of your meal or risk offending your hosts in an unfamiliar culture? Listen in to catch David and Billy recounting some of the strangest dishes they've tried--and enjoyed--during their wide travels abroad.Dr. Martínez directs George Fox University's Study Abroad program and teaches Spanish.Billy Stevenson is the Senior Director of International Programs at John Brown University and oversees international student programs, study abroad opportunities, and all international mission projects. He's traveled to more than 70 countries.If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

Dr. Keith Jagger is the University Chaplain at John Brown University. he continues our series in John.

Guest: Allen Parr   PCA's Biblical Worldview Institute (BWi) theme this year was Anchored in the Faith and was a response to the primary reasons that people give for “deconstructing” (walking away from) their faith. The conference was held on Nov. 1-2 and featured plenary sessions from the following speakers: Dr. Sean McDowell, Alisa Childers, Dr. Scott Stripling, Dr. Craig Evans, Dr. Randy Guliuzza (with ICR), and Allen Parr. Over 3000 individuals attended the conference including students from 25 different schools across 9 different states - and the conference was available to be viewed on a live stream as well.   The BWi conference was sponsored by several different organizations including our new Title Sponsor for this year's conference which was Logos Bible Software. Platinum sponsors for the conference included Boyce College, Charleston Southern University, Criswell College, Ouachita Baptist University, John Brown University, and Lee Strobel Ministries. Allen Parr is a Bible teacher and national speaker whose passion lies in helping people grow spiritually through providing clear and relevant teaching of God's word. His purpose is to equip believers with the tools, training and teaching they need to live a victorious life and fulfill their God-given purpose. His weekly YouTube channel, The BEAT, reaches hundreds of thousands of viewers worldwide each week. He is also a proud graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned his Master of Theology degree. Most of all, he loves Jesus Christ and is happily married to his beautiful wife Jennifer and is the proud father to his daughter Anaiah and his son Micah. Find out more about Allen at his website allenparr.com

This week's chapel speaker was Dr. Michelle Kim. Dr. Kim is Associate Professor of Engineering at John Brown University.

This is Episode 39 of the Consortium Podcast, an academic audio blog sponsored by Kepler Education. In this episode, Scott Postma talks with Carrie Eben, a classical educator and the founding consultant at Classical Eben. Carrie was introduced to classical education and Douglas Wilson's book Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning in 1999 when she began working at St. Augustine's Classical School in Tulsa. Since then, she has provided a classical education for her children in both private, classical schools (where she taught) and classical homeschool. She joined Classical Conversations in 2010 as an Essentials of the English Language tutor in Keller, Texas and has served in many other leadership and teaching capacities. Today she serves on the board of Sager Classical Academy, a classical Christian school in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Carrie holds a BSEd degree from John Brown University and MSEd from Oklahoma State University and is currently pursuing doctoral studies at Faulkner University.  Together with Dr. Albert Cheng, director of the Classical Education Research Lab at the University of Arkansas, Carrie has a research article forthcoming in The Consortium Journal, "Assessing the Pedagogical Power of Poetry for Poetic Knowledge." In the podcast, Carrie mentioned the book, Deep in Thought: A Practical Guide to Teaching for Intellectual Virtues. Learn more about our sponsor, Kepler Education, and how this consortium of classical Christian educators is helping families connect with some of the top teachers in classical Christian education.

Host: Adam Sommer, twitter: https://twitter.com/Adam_Sommer85?s=20&t=nVpK5tX8idvZNlQAIVMkjgGuest: Kristen Radaker Sheafer, twitter: https://twitter.com/KristenRSheafer?s=20&t=nVpK5tX8idvZNlQAIVMkjgKristen For Congresshttps://www.kristenforcongress.com/Kristen Radaker Sheafer was raised in rural northeast Oklahoma, where she used to watch cows grazing in the pasture behind her backyard from the kitchen table. In 2006, she graduated from her small public high school and headed to a small town in Arkansas for college. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic and Web Design from John Brown University and returned to Oklahoma for a few years. In 2013, Kristen married her husband Luke and moved to Joplin, MO. After spending more than 7 years working in graphic design and marketing, she quit her web design job to pursue her dream of starting a bakery specializing in custom cakes for weddings and other events. Over the past six and a half years, she has grown the bakery has grown into a strong and successful small business.For the last decade, Kristen and her husband, along with their two giant dogs, Eleanor "Nori" Roosevelt and Ira Glass have established deep roots in Southwest Missouri. She decided to run for the U.S. House of Representatives to use her creativity, problem solving skills, collaborative attitude, and ability to find common ground to help the people of Missouri's 7th district. https://heartlandpod.com/Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD"Change The Conversation"

Host: Adam Sommer, twitter: https://twitter.com/Adam_Sommer85?s=20&t=nVpK5tX8idvZNlQAIVMkjgGuest: Kristen Radaker Sheafer, twitter: https://twitter.com/KristenRSheafer?s=20&t=nVpK5tX8idvZNlQAIVMkjgKristen For Congresshttps://www.kristenforcongress.com/Kristen Radaker Sheafer was raised in rural northeast Oklahoma, where she used to watch cows grazing in the pasture behind her backyard from the kitchen table. In 2006, she graduated from her small public high school and headed to a small town in Arkansas for college. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic and Web Design from John Brown University and returned to Oklahoma for a few years. In 2013, Kristen married her husband Luke and moved to Joplin, MO. After spending more than 7 years working in graphic design and marketing, she quit her web design job to pursue her dream of starting a bakery specializing in custom cakes for weddings and other events. Over the past six and a half years, she has grown the bakery has grown into a strong and successful small business.For the last decade, Kristen and her husband, along with their two giant dogs, Eleanor "Nori" Roosevelt and Ira Glass have established deep roots in Southwest Missouri. She decided to run for the U.S. House of Representatives to use her creativity, problem solving skills, collaborative attitude, and ability to find common ground to help the people of Missouri's 7th district. https://heartlandpod.com/Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD"Change The Conversation"

In this episode we begin our journey to understand the cross between a Ken doll and a Labradoodle that is Joel Osteen by going back a generation to see where he comes from.Beginning in 1939 with his father John Osteen.We follow John's progress through a bachelor's degree at John Brown University and a Master's thesis at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.His success as a young Southern Baptist pastor in and around his home state of Texas. Marriage to second wife Dodie and 5 children. Prepare to marvel at John's ability to pray away daughter, Lisa Osteen's alleged Cerebral Palsy and brain damage.You will be gripped by John's dramatic struggle with the Baptist church and the establishments refusal to believe we still live in a time of miracles. They're just less impressive miracles that's all. Have your heart ripped out as a disillusioned John Osteen quits pastoring to a bunch of stiff necked red necks and becomes an insurance salesman.But don't worry, in less than a year of having a real job John comes back to the church, but this time it's personal.We take off with John as he launches what will become the 16 000 seater MEGACHURCH we know today, Lakewood Church in Houston. In John's new and improved Chri$tianity, healing the sick and the miracle of speaking in tongues will occur on the weekly.While I would argue every episode I do about a Prosperity Gospel preacher is a true crime episode, this one actually has some genuine #TrueCrime.A Texas businessman is shot 6 times in an orgy with two sex workers that goes horribly wrong. You may be surprised to learn how father of the version of charismatic Chri$tianity we suffer today, William Branham and John Osteen cross paths with trans woman Leslie Elaine Perez.This episode has got it all. There's a last minute death row reprieve. Marriage advice from a sheltered Chri$tian woman who was married for less than a year when she was 22. The devil will even give Dodie terminal cancer! Don't worry, she cures herself and will explain how you can do the same.And just when you didn't think the life of a preacher couldn't get any more exciting we have pipe bombs and domestic terrorism.Oh and in part one of this two part story we will actually get to some of Joel's story and document his first foray into his father' ministry.

On today's show, Murder on the Orient Express comes to John Brown University, Pinpoint in downtown Fayetteville celebrates Halloween now, Olympics performs in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, and much more.

This week's chapel speaker was Robbie Castleman. Dr. Castleman is Professor Emerita, New Testament and Theology, at John Brown University.

Dr. Jacob Funk is director of choirs at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. He came to Clark from the University of Missouri—Kansas City where he completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting. During his doctoral study he was a Graduate Assistant to the Choral Department, Associate Conductor of the Conservatory Concert Choir and co-conductor of the University Singers. While at UMKC he also served as Opera Chorus Master and the director of Canticum Novum. Jacob earned his masters degree in choral conducting from the University of British Columbia, and his undergraduate degree in vocal performance from John Brown University. Jacob has taught 5-12 grade vocal music in the state of Kansas. He served on the music faculty of John Brown University and Northwest Arkansas Community College, and served as the Associate Choir Master at Grace Episcopal Church in Siloam Springs, AR, where he conducted the Adult Choir and oversaw the Grace Children's Choir School. To get in touch with Jacob, you can email him at jfunk@clark.edu.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro episode to hear how to share your story with us. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson from Pexels

People often talk about the idea of community, but the word can have a different meaning for everyone. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke talk with guest Greg Robinson about what community means and the challenges of creating organizations where people have a sense of belonging.  Dr. Greg Robinson is currently the Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership Ministries at John Brown University. Previously, he was the Program Director for HoneyRock, the Outdoor Center for Leadership Development of Wheaton College, as well as President of Challenge Quest, LLC in Pryor, Oklahoma, the Managing Member of Adventure Quest Recreation, LLC.    Dr. Robinson has a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from The Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also has a M.S. in Counseling from John Brown University.   Dr. Robinson's professional career has concentrated in the areas of experiential learning, team development, leadership development, facilitation and consulting with organizational change efforts.  He is the author of A Leadership Paradox: Influencing Others by Defining Yourself; Teams for a New Generation: A Facilitator's Field Guide;  Adventure and the Way of Jesus, Lessons of the Way: Using experiential activities to explore the way of Jesus; and Leading from Where You Are: How Every Person Can Help or Hinder a Collaborative Culture.  His family includes his wife of 28 years Jeannie, his daughter Keely and her fiancée Nick LaTurner, his sons Kobe and Kyle, as well as two grandsons Lucas and Max.    Links mentioned in this episode:   Homeboy Industries - homeboyindustries.org  A Bit of Optimism - simonsinek.com/podcast/  The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle            Get a free Magic in the Room hat by posting a review and sending a screenshot to info@purposeandperformancegroup.com    Music by evangrimmusic.com  Recorded at storycatcher.studio  Support from techblogwriter.co.uk 

#70: Jeremy Hudson is the CEO & partner at Specialized Real Estate Group. He leads the company, playing a key role in design and development of new projects and leading the property management division. Since 2002, he has been involved in all facets of real estate in Northwest Arkansas including brokerage, design, development, and construction. He speaks nationally about the importance of building for health and sustainability. He is a member of the inaugural Urban Land Institute 40 Under 40. Jeremy is a graduate of John Brown University with a degree in Construction Management and Business Administration.On the show he dives into his own story of how he got into real estate, thoughtful and sustainable development, humility, servant leadership, building a culture, and much more. Be sure to take lots of notes and enjoy the show! 

In this episode Don Waybright talks about how abiding with Jesus propels and sustains movements, Jesus movements breaking out in prisons, and applying principles of movement that is working all over the world to the West. Don Waybright is a seasoned Church Planting Movement practitioner and Great Commission leader. While serving 20 years as Mission Pastor of large mega-churches Don pioneered the Strategy Coordinator Church role (https://www.frontierventures.org/blog/7-characteristics-of-the-ideal-strategic-coordinator) with the church serving as non-residential missionary to unreached people groups, and was an early adopter of the No Place Left Multiplication vision https://noplaceleft.net. Don has a variety of experience and relationships in CPM/DMM contexts around the world, and now serves as Global Strategy Leader for the movement organization Reach the Rest www.reachtherest.orgDon is a distinguished graduate of John Brown University and of Fuller Theological Seminary. Don and his wife Theresa are passionate about the church and equipping the global church to multiply the Kingdom. They have three children, and three grandchildren all living in the Houston Area.Don's Recommendation:Francis ChanThis episode was sponsored by:All Nations Kansas CityThe mX PlatformConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcastSupport the show

Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Kyla Cofer is a Leadership & Self Care Coach. She hosts the Leadership School Podcast, helping leaders live balanced lives. Kyla has been speaking publicly and changing lives since she was 15 years old. She is a Life Purpose Institute certified Life Coach with a BS in Human Services & Psychology from John Brown University. Kyla finds life balance through taking plenty of breaks, reading to her kids, and wishing for the perfect windy days to go sailing with her family in Nashville, TN Dreams: Speak on a stage with 1000s of people and ideally on a European stage. Be a good parent Be a good role model or mentor Be somebody she can admire and respect. How you can Help: Follow her on social media. Check out the website kylacofer.com Leadership School Podcast If you have a team or event that needs to be spoken to. Hit her up Introduce her to Arianna Huffington and Sarah Blakely Contact them at: Kylacofer.com kyla@lifecoachkyla.com

Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Kyla Cofer is a Leadership & Self Care Coach. She hosts the Leadership School Podcast, helping leaders live balanced lives. Kyla has been speaking publicly and changing lives since she was 15 years old. She is a Life Purpose Institute certified Life Coach with a BS in Human Services & Psychology from John Brown University. Kyla finds life balance through taking plenty of breaks, reading to her kids, and wishing for the perfect windy days to go sailing with her family in Nashville, TN Dreams: Speak on a stage with 1000s of people and ideally on a European stage. Be a good parent Be a good role model or mentor Be somebody she can admire and respect. How you can Help: Follow her on social media. Check out the website kylacofer.com Leadership School Podcast If you have a team or event that needs to be spoken to. Hit her up Introduce her to Arianna Huffington and Sarah Blakely Contact them at: Kylacofer.com kyla@lifecoachkyla.com

Dr. Kim Hadley is the Vice President of Finance & Administration and Assistant Professor of Business at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. In this episode, Dr. Hadley joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about how her background as a professor informs everything she does, keeping up to date with the pulse of the students, and the role of faith for her as a CBO.   “It's been a refreshing place to be for my faith,” she says. The role as a CBO is the same, but there are differences for her because of the focus of the university. “Faculty and staff are expected to integrate faith into every aspect of their teaching.” She goes on to say that each individual may think differently and integrate it differently, but from a budget perspective, they still need to make room for all of it.   Join us for a conversation with Dr. Hadley as she talks about the power of collaboration between institutions, learning to make budget talk exciting for faculty meetings, and the joy in bringing a daycare center to campus.

This episode is a discussion with Dr. Preston Jones about the book Is Belief in God Good, Bad, or Irrelevant: A Professor and a Punk Rocker Discuss Science, Religion, Naturalism, and Christianity. Jones is the editor and co-author of the volume with Dr. Greg Graffin, singer for Bad Religion. The book was released in 2006. Dr. Preston Jones is a professor at John Brown University in Arkansas. His research focuses on the American Empire in the period 1898-1917 and the personal experience of combat. He has published 8 books, more than 200 articles, and he has interviewed more than 100 combat veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

3/13/22: Dave & Dev sit down with friend, brother in Christ & Professor, Daniel Bennett from John Brown University to discuss life, politics and sports plus how we can have hope among the madness of this life. We specifically talk Russian sanctions, President Biden's response and gas prices!