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Mars Hill University 02-05-25

Mars Hill University 02-05-25

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Beards and Dun are back together this week for a bit of an update episode. Beards gives an update on what's been going on with his knee [content warning, squeamish listeners beware], and Dun talks about his return to the running game as a volunteer coach for Mars Hill University along with some anecdotes about his and Beards' training and coaching at SDSU.

After Ralph's study on the argued contradictions in the Bible, Tiziana decided to invite her professor, Dr. Eric Smith to come on the show and discuss the topic. Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor of Early Christian Text and Tradition at Iliff School of Theology in Denver Colorado. Originally from right here in North Carolina, he received his bachelors from Mars Hill University, and his Masters of Theological Studies from Vanderbilt University, and Ph.D from Iliff and the University of Denver. His research and teaching center on a constellation of interests in the world of late antiquity, including identity formation, material culture and materialist approaches to religion, and both ancient and modern interpretations of biblical texts. We make some corrections to the previous episode and go further what scholarship calls the disputed and undisputed Pauline texts, etc. It's a fascinating and challenging conversation!If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Smith, or pick up one of his books, especially his book "Paul the Progressive?", please click on the link to his website: https://www.ericcsmith.com/ or visit his blog titled A Lover's Quarrel at: https://ericcsmith.substack.com/Below are the links to the two books suggested by Dr. smith:If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I? by Angela Parker- https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802879264/if-god-still-breathes-why-cant-i/God's Ghostwriters: Enslaved Christians and the Making of the Bible by Candida Moss- https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/candida-moss/gods-ghostwriters/9780316564694/?lens=little-brownIf you'd like to support this podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/theburrosofbereaIf you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.comCheck out the sponsor of this episode! www.carolinacases.netThanks for listening!

Today, we proudly present something a little different on American Songcatcher. Instead of the usual documentary podcast-style piece, this is a compilation of field recordings I did in Buncombe and Madison Counties just outside of Asheville, NC. Considered the mecca of the long held traditions in ballad singing and old-time mountain music, this area is also home to the “Minstrel of the Appalachians”, one of the most important yet lesser-known figures in folk and old time music, Bascom Lamar Lunsford - who was born on this day 142 years ago.  Over the last year, I was fortunate enough to visit North Carolina several times, to visit with Bascom's old home and talk with head of the non-profit that now owns it, perform at the annual Lunsford Festival at Mars Hill University, and witness the return of filmmaker David Hoffman, who first filmed Bascom in the 1964, and was coming back to visit the area for the first time in the nearly 60 years since. This is a window into a living tradition. GoFundMe for Bascom's Home Restoration (for the Pondering Bascom non-profit) Documentaries mentioned: Music Makers of the Blue Ridge - David Hoffman (1965) Madison County, North Carolina - Where Music History is Alive (2023)⁠ Special thanks to: Rare Bird Farm Golden Shoals Madison County Mars Hill University Tim Duggan David Hoffman Support Educational Programming: Make a Tax Exempt Donation Join the Patreon Community Send a one-time donation via Venmo or PayPal Follow American Songcatcher on Instagram  Credits:  Nicholas Edward Williams - Production, research, editing, recording and distribution --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americansongcatcher/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americansongcatcher/support

S02, E07 with Coach Eddie Courtney, one of the nation's most prolific high school coaches. IN THIS EPISODE: What He's Done for over 1,000 players, His Players' Response to his Cancer Diagnosis, Missing his Dad's passing because he was helping a player, Winning a game in 8 OT's, Having to break the news that a player's dad passed away. BIO: Coach Eddie Courtney started his coaching career at the collegiate level. All short stints that include stops at Mars Hill University, East Tennessee State University, and the University of Tennessee. Since then, Coach Courtney has dedicated his life to Farragut high school for almost 3 decades. He has amassed over 200 wins and won the 2016 state title. He and his wife Anita have been married for 42 years! They have 2 children Megan and Geoff as well as a 2 year old granddaughter, Charley Rose. HELPFUL LINKS: NEW BOOK DOCUMENTARY - - - - - - - WEBSITE TIKTOK FACEBOOK

Mark Cabaniss is a music publisher, writer, producer, broadcaster, and speaker. He is President/CEO of Jubilate Music Group, a worldwide music publisher creating printed and digital music, recordings, and videos. As an ASCAP composer and arranger, Mark's published compositions have been performed nationally and abroad, and include choral anthems, musicals, cantatas, and instrumental pieces. His concert musical Triumph of Faith (co-written with Mark Blankenship) received its world premiere at Carnegie Hall. Other musicals include The Homework Machine, co-written with Tony-nominated composer Keith Herrmann and premiered by the Boston Children's Theatre and The Stardust Supper Club (featuring the music of Hoagy Carmichael) co-written with Alan Bailey and given an Off-Broadway workshop production by The York Theatre Company. Mark is the author of three books: Confessions of a Shameless Name-Dropper; Music Business Essentials: A Guide for Aspiring Professionals; and Miracle of The Music Man: The Classic American Story of Meredith Willson. Mark is a multiple recipient of ASCAP's Popular Music Award, the NAMM Believe in Music Award, and is a Dove Award and Angel Award-winning producer. He is a member of The Recording Academy, The Dramatists Guild of America, and serves on the Board of Advisors for The Music Man Square, a museum and foundation in Mason City, Iowa, dedicated to furthering music education and honoring the legacy of Meredith Willson (creator of Broadway's The Music Man). He also created and manages the official Meredith Willson website: www.meredithwillson.com. Mark was recognized as an Outstanding Alumnus by Mars Hill University and serves on the University's Board of Trustees. Governor Wallace Wilkinson of Kentucky commissioned Mark as an official Kentucky Colonel. Mark is also the founder/donor of The Helen Cole Krause Music Scholarship, awarded annually to a qualifying incoming or current Mars Hill University music major. Mark serves as a correspondent for Hollywood 360, a weekly nationally-syndicated entertainment radio show based in Chicago. Mark's work in music business and broadcasting has led to collaborations with television icons Andy Griffith, Bob Barker, and Kathie Lee Gifford; Academy Award-winner Shirley Jones; legendary entertainer Steve Allen; composer Charles Strouse (Annie/Bye Bye Birdie); Broadway/pop platinum singer/songwriters Rupert Holmes and David Pomeranz; jazz pianist/composer Loonis McGlohon; gospel singer Cynthia Clawson; actor/singer Thurl Ravenscroft (Tony the Tiger/“Mr. Grinch”), and others. Mark holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Education and Communications from Mars Hill University and The University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Mark resides in Nashville. https://markcabaniss.com/ MIRACLE OF THE MUSIC MAN: The Classic American Story of Meredith Willson About the Book The Music Man stands as one of the greatest achievements in American musical theatre, but few know about its rocky beginnings and the against-all-odds success story of its creator Meredith Willson. Mark Cabaniss steps back into the Golden Age of Broadway and brings to life the origins of this classic show, the music behind it, and the unlikely story of its creator. Interweaving behind-the-scenes accounts of people who worked with Willson, Cabaniss looks at his long and unusual career as a composer, conductor, radio personality, and flutist, which reached its pinnacle in The Music Man.

Bill is an experienced Leadership Coach and Speaker for over 29 years with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. Skilled in Theology, Discipleship, Teaching, Leadership, and Team Building. Strong community and social services professional with a BA in Education from Mars Hill University and a MA in Education from Gardner Webb University. Certified John Maxwell Team Coach and Speaker. Website: https://www.bkleads.me/

Mars Hill University 04-05-23

Mars Hill University 04-05-23

Dr. Tony Floyd & Dr. Tracy Parkinson - President & Vice President of Enrollment Management of Mars Hill University, join Brad Johnson! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plexuss/message

Dodie was raised by her adopted family in Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina. The family that adopted her was very wonderful to her. She feels blessed that she had a comfortable upbringing.She was an only child, but she had a lot of friends in school. A teacher at that school named Mrs. Lenore also inspired her to become what she is today. She put the passion of learning civics and understanding the government into her. She thinks that her teacher was very influential to her to the point that she tags her every time anything notable occurs in her career. She eventually going to college in Mars Hill University. She thought she was going to be a lawyer, but the university didn't have a pre-law program, so she eventually settled for Political Science.At the university, she had a professor named George Perry who would take students to Washington D.C. during Christmas break to go to meetings and presentations. During that trip, she realized that it's exactly what she wanted in life.How was Dodie's experience in her line of work?What did she learn in her career?What do campaign managers even do?Tune in to the State Lobbying Heroes Podcast as Dodie talks about her career and shares everything she's learned!

In this season of Beyond the Meter, we're taking a closer look at the meaningful impact business energy project have on the world around us. Host John Failla is joined by Jay Harris, Director of Data Center Services and Facilities for Clemson University, and Wayne Johnson, Key Segment Manager for Education at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. They discuss their organizations' collaboration on energy infrastructure projects and provide insights into why these projects are critical to the university's overall success.   You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Data operations at Clemson [04:16] Duke Energy's role in Clemson's upgrades [08:10] The partnership structure [11:38] Flexible contracts that grow as the business need grows [15:54] Impactful Projects [21:11] Major benefits of Duke Energy partnerships [28:23] “Outsourcing vs right-sourcing” Key lessons and tips for innovative energy [33:07] Advice for the academic sector [37:00]   The Journey to Success In 2007, due to a breaker labeling error, Clemson University had both of its 20-year-old UPS (uninterruptible power supply)  o out. That incident led the university to prioritize upgrades. The university would have needed several years to do the research required to fully understand the design and procurement to get the upgrades done. This is when Clemson turned to Duke Energy for guidance.   The university started the conversation with Duke Energy in April of 2007. By mid-November, the university had a new generator, two new UPSs, 250-ton air-cooled water chiller, and four new computer room air handlers. The university went from piecemealing together their strategy to a fully functioning infrastructure. A Board-Approved Financing Option Clemson University worked with Duke Energy to identify areas that are ready to be improved or equipment that needs to be replaced. The university signed a 10-year agreement with Duke Energy and amortizes the cost across the length of that agreement essentially transferring CapEx to OpEx. Instead of needing the funds upfront to purchase and install equipment, the contract spreads the cost across 10 years. This structure has made budgeting a lot easier for the university. Approval is easier with an amortization schedule vs. obtaining approval for millions of dollars upfront. Most university campuses are struggling with deferred maintenance costs, especially in facilities. Now Clemson University's facilities team can propose a solution that removes them from the CapEx competition on campus in exchange for a little more OpEx. Not only will this help with resiliency, sustainability, and efficiency initiatives now, but it will also make sure those goals deliver across the lifespan of those assets.   An innovative business model Part of what makes Duke Energy's contracts so successful is their flexibility. Duke Energy has its own in-house structuring, counsel, engineering, and operations teams. These teams determine what each client is good at, and then Duke Energy prices and builds solutions around what the customers do and what they need. As a company, Duke Energy wants to have relationships with customers working collaboratively to deliver solutions across time because that's where the most significant energy savings and reliability services outcomes are found. Considerable savings can occur when working together to develop these contracts and partnerships. Rather than simply selling a product and leaving the rest to the customer, Duke Energy is involved in the design,  build,  operations and maintenance phases. Working through these phases with a single vendor can save money while achieving the comprehensive outcomes, including sustainability, reliability, and resiliency.   Resources & People Mentioned Case Study: Clemson University Information Technology Center Clemson University   Note: The above project was performed by Duke Energy's Business Energy Services team. Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions leverages these specialists to deliver innovative solutions to customers.   Connect With Our Guests Jay Harris -  Director of Data Center Services and Facilities for Clemson University Jay Harris has been the Director of Data Center Services and Facilities for Clemson University's Computing and Information Technology (CCIT) group since 2009. Among his responsibilities are the oversight and daily operations of Clemson's two data center facilities, totaling approximately 19,000 square feet of white space, along with directing the enterprise print facility. The primary data center, with an aggregate feed of 5MW, houses a 1.4+ PFLOP supercomputer cluster dedicated to supporting research faculty at Clemson. Mr. Harris has been with Clemson since 1998, working as a Unix systems administrator with the Computer Science Department before moving to CCIT in 2007 as the hardware architect. Prior to that time, he was a “professional” student. Mr. Harris earned two BS degrees in Chemistry and Computer Science/Mathematics and a BA degree in Mathematics from Wofford College (Spartanburg, SC) in 1993, an MA degree in Analytical Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1996, and an MS degree in Computer Science from Clemson University in 2001. Follow Jay Harris on LinkedIn   Wayne Johnson - Key Segment Manager for Education Wayne Johnson is key segment manager for the education segment at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions and has a wealth of experience in energy innovation and solution finance. He also spent years as a facilities manager and energy executive in higher education. Wayne's out-of-the-box thinking helps him meet the challenges of energy infrastructure and asset management in education. Wayne designs energy solutions to help meet the needs of all project stakeholders, including facilities leaders, CFOs, presidents, heads of schools, faculty, staff, students and local communities. He uses his unique experience to help schools become more energy efficient, sustainable and viable for the future. Wayne has been invited to speak at conferences and universities across the country about finance innovation for campus energy and sustainability projects. He also works closely with Duke Energy's Emerging Technology organization to bring behind-the-meter innovation to campuses. Most recently, Wayne has been exploring the role of alternative fuels on campus via pilot project funding. Wayne enjoys international travel, time on the lake and hiking with his family. Wayne has worked as a licensed electrical and general contractor and is an alumnus of Mars Hill University and The University of South Carolina. His master's degree is in education administration. Follow Wayne Johnson on LinkedIn   Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/ Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Beyond The Meter on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Alan Hudson is a California native living in Phoenix, Arizona. His first race was at Apple Valley BMX. Neighborhood kids brought him to the track and at 9-years-old he was hooked. To pay for races he would work at the track. Between the ages of 13-15 Allen hit the national scene and began to win races. He also got his first factory ride with Enigma racing. The team gave him the chance to race quite a bit in Florida and NBL circuit. Alan turned pro at 16. By the time he was 18-years-old he was racing with the elites. College came a calling and he reclassified to A pro. Alan rode for Mars Hill University in Asheville, North Carolina. The opportunity would allow him to race BMX and MTB National Championships. Once he finished college with a political science degree Alan moved around a bit. He lived in Salt Lake City, Utah, Seattle and then back to Phoenix. At the moment Alan is racing for Remix BMX in the Vet Pro class. We sat down and talked about his training for Grands, living in Phoenix and the Vet Pro class. 

About This Episode: Guy Powell sits down with Lauren Abernethy, Vice President, Marketing of Braves Development Company. They discuss marketing an experience versus marketing a product or brand. Responsible for the creation and implementation of the strategic marketing direction of The Battery Atlanta, Lauren has excellent insight into property marketing and marketing experiences. What are the benefits of marketing an experience as opposed to a product? What are the challenges? About Lauren Abernethy:Lauren Abernethy is the Vice President, Marketing of Braves Development Company with the Atlanta Braves. She is responsible for the creation and implementation of the overall strategic marketing direction of The Battery Atlanta, including development of compelling marketing and special events programming in efforts to increase customer traffic, tenant sales, digital footprint, and create mutually beneficial relationships with asset partners, retailers, advertisers, sponsors, grassroots organizations, and the surrounding business community.Lauren has over 20 years' experience in program development, public relations, and strategic marketing for property management across the Southeast with Simon Property Group serving in various positions including: Regional Vice President of Marketing, The Mills; Director of Marketing & Business Development of Lenox Square in Atlanta, Georgia; West Town Mall in Knoxville, TN; St.John's Town Center in Jacksonville, FL, Melbourne Square in Melbourne, FL; and Biltmore Square in Asheville, NC.Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Lauren has lived in Atlanta for 11 years. She is a graduate of Mars Hill University in North Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Public Relations & Art with a minor in Business Management.Links:https://marketingmachine.prorelevant.com/getting-started/batteryatl.com @batteryatlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-abernethy-6b4ab6b/YouTube: https://youtu.be/giE9DGMjGCkSign up for ProRelevant Emails: https://mailchi.mp/prorelevant/newsletter

The Wasps suffered their worst loss of the season at the hands of Mars Hill University this past week, falling 49-14. Join Coach Newsome and I as we take a look inside the game, and examine the Wasps performance. Also, we will briefly look at the upcoming game with Tusculum, as the Wasps travel to Greeneville, TN this weekend.

In this episode of Beyond the Meter, host John Failla is joined by three Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions team members. Mark Adams is the Business Development Manager, Mike York is the Strategic Account Manager, and Wayne Johnson is the Key Segment Manager for Education. These experienced executives walk through practical steps toward gaining approval for resiliency projects. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Understanding the project [02:21] Making the business case for a project [05:59] The “Money Authority Need” concept [10:14] Barriers to communication [15:21] The DISC profile [20:34] Building consensus [24:03] Risk-adjusted cost [30:22] Before the C-suite meeting [39:58] Making the business case Achieving internal buy-in for energy managers is a common challenge. Many projects miss the mark on this critical first step in making the business case for a project. Fully understanding the project, need, and goal will lead to precisely what's necessary for a project to achieve that goal. Starting with the end in mind and understanding the process will direct how the project is communicated. Everyone has different communication styles, so choosing the right person to present varies by initiative. Typically, engineers can speak to engineers and do a reasonably good job communicating with finance. Still, many engineers would find it a challenge to translate an initiative into business results and talk to executives. The presentation must be succinct, with further data ready for when there are deeper questions. The goal is to give people the information they need to make a reasonable decision and not drown them in detail and minutiae. With data, details can become muddled in the impact, degrading the target outcome's importance. Begin with consensus The default starting point for many projects has been receiving approval from finance. However, finance tends to wait to follow after the authority has expressed initial interest. At that time, a higher priority is placed on the project, and the project will receive more support. The entry point has to be with the individual with the need. Finance tends to look for a simple payback or some framework that may not apply well regarding the replacement of assets. The presenter will need to present the initiative in such a way as to anticipate and overcome objections. Finance finds comfort in consensus. If approached with a project that already has people from various departments working together to push it forward, finance is much more likely to join. Finance will need cost comparisons, asset lift management expectations, and expenses. Anticipating these questions means knowing the people in finance and how they communicate. Consider the wider audience When proposing a project to your business, the decision-makers are the primary audience. Often overlooked are the people who don't have the authority to approve a project yet affect how the project proposal is received. Considering these different perspectives and bringing them on board is crucial in making the business case for a project. Success is unlikely if a solution doesn't receive support from the engineering, facilities, and finance departments. This concept applies in other industries as well. In education, the sustainability officer doesn't typically have much money to spend or authority to leverage but is influential in the process. Being attuned to the broader audience will help gain the project's approval and its overall success. Resources & People Mentioned Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions com Connect With Our Guests Mark Adams - Business Development Manager Mark's experience with Duke Energy and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions through his multiple roles has given him the opportunity to meet, listen and understand, through countless customer meetings across a wide spectrum of industries, the challenges and the ever-changing world they live and compete in daily. Through these meetings, he has learned that everyone has their own unique issues and challenges. His learned business development skills have given him the opportunity to work with diverse industries on many innovative projects. Mark is married to Samona for 35 years and has a 31-year-old married son named Landon.  Mark is an avid golfer and loves working in his yard. Follow Mark Adams on LinkedIn Mike York - Strategic Account Manager Michael York has spent the majority of the past thirty years as an executive responsible for running operations with revenues between $275-$700M annually. During this period, he has managed capital budgets, and engineering staff and has successfully launched numerous service offerings. In addition to these responsibilities he has spoken at events such as Gartner Group conferences, North Carolina State University Executive Roundtable, Minority Economic Forum events and served on the Minority Competitiveness council under the US Department of commerce. He has authored the book Reset, numerous white papers and worked with the VA, Minority Entrepreneurial Council and Raleigh Rescue Mission. Mike is a graduate of the Strategic Leadership Institute at Villanova University, Adizas Institute and Murray State University. Currently, he works for Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions in the area of sales enablement to facilitate complex deals and build compelling business cases for business developers and customers. Follow Mike York on LinkedIn Wayne Johnson - Key Segment Manager for Education Wayne Johnson is key segment manager for the education segment at Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions and has a wealth of experience in energy innovation and solution finance. He also spent years as a facilities manager and energy executive in higher education. Wayne's out-of-the-box thinking helps him meet the challenges of energy infrastructure and asset management in education. Wayne designs energy solutions to help meet the needs of all project stakeholders, including facilities leaders, CFOs, presidents, heads of schools, faculty, staff, students and local communities. He uses his unique experience to help schools become more energy efficient, sustainable and viable for the future. Wayne has been invited to speak at conferences and universities across the country about finance innovation for campus energy and sustainability projects. He also works closely with Duke Energy's Emerging Technology organization to bring behind-the-meter innovation to campuses. Most recently, Wayne has been exploring the role of alternative fuels on campus via pilot project funding. Wayne enjoys international travel, time on the lake and hiking with his family. Wayne has worked as a licensed electrical and general contractor and is an alumnus of Mars Hill University and The University of South Carolina. His master's degree is in education administration. Follow Wayne Johnson on LinkedIn Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://www.smartenergydecisions.com/ Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Beyond The Meter onApple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts

Today’s guest on the Torg Stories Podcast is the new head coach at Mars Hill University, Coach Emry Tsitouris. Mars Hill is located just north of Asheville, North Carolina and competes at the Division II level as a member of the South Atlantic Conference. Coach Tsitouris was hired in the spring of 2022 and was […]

Dr. Tony Floyd - President, Mars Hill University joins Brad Johnson! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plexuss/message

If well-constructed and properly cared for, an instrument will outlive generations of musicians that play it. Many of the instruments that have influenced our music still sing long after their owners have gone on. The Southern Appalachian Archives in the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies at Mars Hill University hold some of the most well-known instruments from our musical past. Take a listen.

If well-constructed and properly cared for, an instrument will outlive generations of musicians that play it. Many of the instruments that have influenced our music still sing long after their owners have gone on. The Southern Appalachian Archives in the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies at Mars Hill University hold some of the most well-known instruments from our musical past. Take a listen.

We are proud to welcome this week's guest to the show, Mike Kelly, an entrepreneur, author, speaker, board director, certified coach, Certified Financial Planner™ and a Registered Life Planner®. Mike's story of overcoming the odds to reach goal after goal is testimony in perseverance.He is Managing Member of Right Path Enterprises, LLC, where he helps clients improve their ability to lead themselves and others by providing consulting, training and coaching services with distinction and integrity. Mike is also Founder and Principal of Kelly Financial Planning, LLC, where he helps clients clarify their goals and make more informed financial decisions. He does this by providing fee-only financial planning and advice to people regardless of net worth or level of income. Clients pay by the hour or project.Mike is also a former corporate senior executive having held a variety of positions at Macy's Department Stores and Michelin Tire Corporation. He has broad functional experience in finance, operations, sales, and human resources. He is known as an authentic and high-integrity leader who builds trust. He is an effective listener who asks insightful questions, and one who inspires and motivates others. Mike is skilled in strategy, in innovation, and in leading organizations through change. He is intellectually curious and has a strong results orientation working in complex organizations. He is always focused on doing things the right way. Mike has broad experience in the board room as well as in leadership positions on boards. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of his alma mater – Mars Hill University in North Carolina. He has also been involved with Rotary International for over 24 years and has served in a variety of board and leadership roles including co-chair of the Board of Directors of Rotary's D.E.I. initiative in its Heart of America Region that serves over 1,500 clubs and 67,000 members in 13 states and as District Governor for Southwest Ohio.He is also the author of the book “Leaderfluence: Secrets of Leadership Essential to Effectively Leading Yourself and Positively Influencing Others”.Mike can be reached through LinkedIn, by email at mike@rightpathenterprises.com, by visiting https://rightpathenterprises.com or by calling 513-379-2527.End Hype with Callye KeenCallye shares 15 years experience launching products and growing businesses.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Rags To RichesRags To Riches will help to develop a ‘have-everything' mindset. Dominate in any industry.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Content JefeA podcast that helps online business owners make better content and more money.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Joel R. Stegall, a music professor and academic administrator, began his academic career as a choir director and then chair of the music department at Mars Hill University. He later served in administrative posts at Ithaca College, the University of Florida, and Shenandoah University. From this last post, he developed and led a Russian/American academic exchange program. Since retiring to Winston-Salem, he has worked as an academic consultant, amateur woodworker and as a not-quite-inept general household handyman. Five of Joel's stories have appeared in the Personal Story Publishing Project series.

On the Podcast is Mars Hill University Head Men's Basketball Coach, Larry Davis. Coach Davis just made the move from being the head boy's coach at York Prep Academy, which they were 25-1 on the season, to being a head men's coach at the college level. Coach Larry Davis on Twitter: @CoachDavis1997 Mars Hill University Men's Basketball Camps

Today's guest is a CFO that has handled the finance function in both the corporate world and in academia. He's here to share his observations from both lenses. Dave Bookbinder goes Behind The Numbers with Roger Slagle, Vice President of Finance at Mars Hill University. In this episode, Roger shares his perspective on the role of the finance function from the lens of the CFO and various lessons learned both in the role and along the path to CFO.   Roger also shares what industry can learn from higher education, and what's keeping finance leaders up at night. Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTube Check out more of Behind The Numbers on RVN Television Behind The Numbers is available wherever you get your podcasts Please subscribe to keep up with the latest episodes, and please rate the podcast so that others might find it – and please let me know what part of the world you're tuning in from! About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is the person that clients reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Dave is a Managing Director at B. Riley Financial, where he works closely with business owners, CFOs, Controllers, and CEOs.  Dave has conducted valuations of the securities and intangible assets of public and private companies for various purposes. Please connect with him on LinkedIn and check out https://www.NewROI.com Want to share your insights with the business community? Message Dave to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. https://linktr.ee/BehindTheNumbers THANK YOU FOR PUTTING BEHIND THE NUMBERS IN THE TOP 5% MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS GLOBALLY, ACCORDING TO LISTEN NOTES!!

Join us this week for a spooky and haunted history of the West Virginia State Penitentiary.  Hailey is joined this week by special guests Hannah and Maryanne.  Maryanne shares her own ghost story from her time at Mars Hill University.  Follow us on all the things!Facebook: Mountain Mysteries: Tales from AppalachiaInstagram: Mountainmysteries.appalachiaGmail: mountainmysteries.appalachian@gmail.comPatreon: Patreon.com/mountainmysteriesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/mountainmysteries )

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, President Series #101, YOUR guest is Dr. John W. Wells, President at Emory & Henry College, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing! Why does the world need liberal arts colleges? That is the question that John so eloquently answers during a wonderful conversation with Joe. Listen in as they talk about Emory & Henry College, & the current & future state of higher education. Dr. John W. Wells became the twenty-second president of Emory & Henry College on July 1, 2019 after having served as the chief academic officer at three higher education institutions. Prior to his appointment as provost and dean of faculty at Emory & Henry in 2017, Dr. Wells served as associate general secretary for the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the worldwide United Methodist Church and as executive secretary of the National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. He served for seven years as executive vice president and chief academic officer at Mars Hill University in western North Carolina, where he provided oversight of the divisions of enrollment, academics, student development and student success. Another awesome episode with YOUR sponsor MDT Marketing! Get YOUR free marketing consultation today! mdtmarketing.com/edup Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If YOU want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us on YOUR preferred listening platform! ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

Dr. Kelli Mayfield is a “doctor of all trades”.  She is a board-certified family medicine physician who is additionally certified in palliative medicine. She is also a certified post-acute and long-term care medical director and hospice medical director. She graduated summa cum laude from Mars Hill University in North Carolina as a psychology major. Following this, she pursued research on the effects of drugs on behavior at Vanderbilt University, graduating with a Master's Degree. Dr. Mayfield's present endeavors include geriatric telehealth for Curavi Health in multiple states.  She is also Maine/New Hampshire associate medical director for Optum, a division of UnitedHealth, as well as an addiction medicine provider for Savida Health in Maine. She is passionate about supporting the most vulnerable and  those who are silently suffering due to the disparities in our current health care systems. Dr. Mayfield lives in Maine with her husband Rad, her chief source of strength and hope for the past thirty six years. They enjoy sailing in the summer and sitting by the fire in the winter with their three dogs while Rad makes maple syrup and they facetime with their two gifted daughters.

In episode #7 we sit down with Travis Owens. Travis is a Bowmanville ON native and grew up playing in the same league as myself. I had the pleasure of getting to play with Travis for a few seasons. Travis had a stop at Niagara County Community College before transferring and finding a home in North Carolina at Wake Technical Community College. After a successful season there he continued his playing career at Mars Hill University. Travis' journey is one many Canadians don't get to experience. He battled injury, the transfer process and was able to forge a successful collegiate baseball career, something uncommon for Canadian kids. Thanks again Travis for coming on and sharing your experience!

As. early as one hundred years after the time of Jesus and the first generations of Christians, Christian thinkers recognized that Jewish Christian Scripture was not exhaustive in its claim to knowledge and there was insight and wisdom into the way and truth of things in non-Christian sources. While there have always been objections on the part of some Christians to doing so, as Tertullian's famous question, 'What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?' indicates, the predominance of Christian thinkers have drawn from, incorporated into their thinking, build upon the ideas of, and felt the need to respond to the challenges of non-Christian thinkers. Greek philosophers, especially Plato and eventually Aristotle, have been the primary conversation partners throughout Christian history but these have not been the only ones. Because of Western culture's preference for definitions of truth being unchanging, stable, and absolute, the Christian West has been slow to dialogue with and embrace insights from Eastern philosophies which tend to have more dynamic worldviews. However, with the rise of such things as theories of relativity, quantum physics, process thinking, insights into paradigm shifts, and deconstruction thinking, that reluctance is changing. For much of his life, my guest, Dr. Marc Mullinax, Christian theologian and Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Mars Hill University, in Mars Hill, NC, has found helpful insights and wisdom for living one's life wisely, healthily and peacefully, and for the Christian faith in the ancient Chinese resource, the Tao Te Ching (You have already met Marc in episodes 10 and 11 of this podcast). Marc was not satisfied with the translations of the Tao he was using for the courses he teaches on Eastern/Asian thought. Consequently, he has provided us with a new and especially accessible translation of his own--Tao Te Ching: Power for the Peaceful. There are three things that make this new book so valuable. The first is the care and quality of the translation. Marc's target is us all, not just scholars or experts. In this he has succeed. His translation is easily read and understandable. The second, as a creative element, Marc has added sayings from around the world, from all periods of history, and even from popular culture that mirror the teachings and insights of Tao. The third is Marc has added notes and reflections after each block of verses that increase the accessibility and one's understanding of the teachings of Tao. Marc is also doing an ongoing Youtube podcast which you can find here or, by typing into the search box the title of the book, Tao Te Ching: Power to the Peaceful. The music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project. You can learn more about the album and the Worship Project at theportersgate.com.

Coach Reese is the Wide Receivers Coach at Mars Hill University as well as holding titles of Recruiting Coordinator and Special Teams Coordinator. I was fortunate enough to work with Coach Reese at Valdosta HS and he does a tremendous job with Special Teams. His organization and game planning is second to none. Before his time at VHS, he was on staff at Valdosta State University. Today, Coach Reese will talk on his Shield Punt team. He dives into how they install and practice along with in game adjustments. If you have any questions, you can DM Coach Reese on twitter @CoachTReesePlease visit our episode sponsors:Guardian Cap- https://www.guardiansports.com/capsquote/Sky Coach-https://www.myskycoach.com/

Institutes of higher education are large consumers of energy. From the lights and heat that are needed to keep students and faculty comfortable enough to learn effectively, to the equipment, technology, and staff required to keep things running, the expense is enormous. But for those same reasons, these institutions have a tremendous opportunity to push forward the move toward sustainable energy solutions, which will result in a cleaner environment and better future, and cost savings for them. Today, three guests from the realm of higher education join John for a frank conversation about the overall challenges faced by institutions of higher learning when it comes to renewable energy. Join John and his guests, Bill Guerrero of Ithaca College, Dennis Elliot of Cal Poly, and Wayne Johnson of Duke Energy for this enlightening conversation.   You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The experience and background of our guests, leaders in Higher Education [0:55] A big-picture view: Energy management and sustainability in Higher Education [7:24] Some of the most productive investments in energy efficiency [16:38] The role of resiliency in energy solutions for Higher Education [24:12] How to pay for the improvements needed [32:56] Master Plans enable colleges & universities to plan toward sustainable energy There are vast differences in the way institutes of higher education make decisions and implement them when it comes to the capital improvements required to move toward sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for their campuses. The predominant way these institutions move the needle is through the inclusion of sustainability initiatives within the university or college’s Master Plan. These plans are revisited and revamped often because the situation on school campuses is changing all the time. New needs arise and circumstances demand new approaches. It’s a perfect opportunity to move their energy usage toward sustainable solutions. This conversation highlights the approach two leaders in higher education have taken when it comes to renewable energy improvements on campus. Cal Poly and Ithaca College have both focused on integrating sustainable energy improvements into their Master Planning process, with one of those schools even creating an independent energy Master Plan due to the increased importance of the issue. The issue of resiliency is of paramount importance for higher education The wildfires that have raged across California in 2020 illustrate one of the many reasons colleges and universities need to build resiliency into their energy procurement solutions. Cal Poly discovered that their energy solution was inadequate as a result of the fires. The institution relied on a sole provider and delivery mechanism that was endangered by the wildfires. The impact of a power loss is massive to facilities, educational systems, remote learning, and more. To address these issues, many opportunities exist to ensure power is not disrupted and education continues. Regional transmission systems with various substations are one solution, as are generators use in a synchronized fashion. On-site batteries can be used to implement load-shifting during peak energy consumption hours, and larger schools are looking into microgrids, co-generation, and combined heat and power sources.   The most effective ways to fund energy improvements The COVID pandemic of 2020 has shown all of us that the economic conditions we enjoy one day may be in jeopardy the next. It’s an example of how various crises can shift the focus of an organization or institution to new areas, and environmental sustainability goals could be a regrettable casualty when this occurs. Add to that, the fact that many colleges face serious asset replacement issues shortly. 80% of schools surveyed say they plan on funding those capital improvements through increased enrollment, but because of the pandemic, full enrollment is not expected to happen for many years. The reality is that sustainability initiatives compete with every other need at institutions of higher learning, and the assets needed for energy projects are behind-the-scenes and not as easily noticed as the other more superficial things like paint, carpet, landscaping, and building facades. Those in charge of energy, facilities, and capital improvements have their work cut out for them in trying to gain the buy-in for energy improvements and upgrades during such times. But it’s entirely possible, and our guests give many helpful suggestions about how to position your budget requests in ways that enthuse and engage your stakeholders. Resources & People Mentioned Ithaca College California Polytechnic Institute Connect With Our Guests Bill Guerrero, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Ithaca College Bill has served in the education industry for over 21 years in education and independent schools. Ithaca College is a Private, Residential, Liberal Arts College with about 5,800 students and 1,700 faculty/staff. Bill’s areas of responsibility are Finance & Accounting, Auxiliary Services, Information Technology, and Facilities Services including Environmental Sustainability. With 2.6 M feet of space, the majority of which was built in the 1950s and 1960s, Ithaca’s initiatives have secured it the AASHE Gold Star Rating. The Environment America Research & Policy Center ranks Ithaca College #8 in percent of electricity derived from renewable resources. Follow Bill on LinkedIn Dennis Elliot, Director of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.  Dennis Elliot serves as the Director of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability in the Facilities Management and Development Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dennis holds a bachelor's degree from Cal Poly in Mechanical Engineering, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California, and a Certified Energy Manager. In his 37 years at Cal Poly in a variety of energy-related roles, Dennis has helped lead operation and maintenance of building HVAC and central plants; design, construction, and commissioning of new buildings and utility systems; utility metering, building automation, SCADA, and building data analytic systems; energy and water conservation programs; renewable energy projects; sustainability educational outreach and curriculum infusion initiatives; LEED Certification and AASHE STARS programs; Master Planning and Strategic Planning; Zero Waste Programs and the campus' Climate Action Plan. Dennis helped found and still mentors Cal Poly's Green Campus Program of student peer educators, serves on Cal Poly’s Academic Senate Sustainability Committee, and chairs the campus Sustainability Advisory Committee. Follow Dennis on LinkedIn Wayne Johnson, Duke Energy’s Key Segment Manager For EducationWayne has served as a Facilities Management and Energy Executive in Higher Education and brings a wealth of experience to Duke Energy.  Wayne has also managed safety and accreditation processes for his campus and has provided oversight and program responsibility for a regional K-12 outsourced facilities management firm.  Wayne has a passion for “out of the box” thinking that generates a creative process in meeting the challenges facing energy infrastructure and asset management in education.  Wayne strives to create a “synergy” that builds solutions to meet the needs of all campus constituents: Facilities leaders, CFOs, Presidents, Head of School, faculty, staff, students, and local communities.  His unique perspective and experience when combined with Duke Energy’s ability to execute can be of great support as schools look to become energy efficient, sustainable, and viable for the future.  Wayne enjoys international travel, time on the lake and hiking, especially when his extended family and wife can join in the adventure.  Wayne has worked as a licensed electrical and general contractor and has degrees from Mars Hill University and The University of South Carolina where his advanced degree is in Education Administration. 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Our first guest is Stian Sanner from Kristiansand, Norway. Former soccer student-athlete at Mars Hill University where he completed his bachelor's degree and then played his last season of college soccer while completing his master's degree at Lynn University in sunny Florida.

Episode 60 featured former Mountain Heritage High School star and UNC Asheville/Milligan basketball player Alex Biggerstaff. Biggerstaff is now an assistant men's basketball coach at Mars Hill University under head coach Vic Finora. The Bruddas and Alex talked about a plethora of topics from his experience at the Division One level and transitioning to the NAIA level, his first experience as a college coach, and a great conversation on college athletes using their platform for the greater good of society. You can follow Alex on Twitter @ABiggerstaff42! We Journal Great Sports is a multimedia journalism entity that covers high school sports in Wayne, Johnston, and Greene County, North Carolina. 20 high schools reside in those three counties this websites purpose is to connect with communities while telling the communities' and athletes' stories. This site will not have any subscription fees. Content and ideas will be will be accepted from people throughout the community, so please send your requests, compliments, and criticism to wjgsports@gmail.com. You can follow We Journal Great Sports on the following social media platforms: Twitter: @WJG_Sports, Instagram: @wjgsports, Facebook: WJG Sports, Website: wejournalgreatsports.com/wp, and subscribe to the YouTube channel: WJG Sports You can also follow Kai Jones on Twitter/Instagram @YGARTTD or @MMJKaiJones and Laieke Abebe @StrikaNation24_ and @StrikaLites for the latest articles, photos, and news pertaining to high school sports in North Carolina and a plethora of other sports topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Amid racial unrest and protests around the nation, following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, we talk to Bishop Michael Grant Jr. about faith, anger, and communication. We also talk about his stint in the NFL and what church has been like during the COVID-19 pandemic. I start (2:45) with some personal thoughts on racial injustices happening in our world today, then introduce our guest for the 27th episode of the Run the Race podcast: Michael Grant Jr. is Senior Pastor at Faith Worship Center in Columbus GA and CEO of Michael Grant Ministries International, the same name of his own podcast. The husband and father of 2 was a star cornerback at Mars Hill University then went on to play 2 years for the Cleveland Browns. (4:49) Our chat starts by getting to know him, including how their church is about to start back with in-person service in their sanctuary. Then we get into serious topics. (8:19) Pastor Grant talks about needing to have a different perspective and response to the racial injustices, as a "man of God." There are plenty of peaceful protests, but what if it goes beyond that and involves illegal activity? He talks about doing things differently, like Martin Luther king Jr. modeled. (12:29) Communication is key! The Bishop discusses how we can handle anger over police brutality, plus steps to keep protests safe and peaceful. He talks about the power of prayer and if he's ever felt overt racism. (16:00) Pastor Grant also gives his take on what churches can do during such divide and what Christians can do - being the voice of reason and living out your faith. Churches have also been changing because of the pandemic. He answers whether people have been gaining or losing faith during this health crisis. Over the past few months, (20:55) COVID-19 has also had a big impact on sports. Bishop Grant discusses his days playing college football and as an NFL cornerback, cheered on by the "Dawg Pound." Then there's his experience with the business side of pro sports. (24:22) Mixing ministry and football, Grant opens up with us on sharing about God with teammates of the Cleveland Browns and in NFL Europe. (26:15) Fast forward to post-pandemic, the former NFL player talks about how being off the field so long will impact the players and the product. It can also affect all of our fitness choices. Along with staying fit physically, (28:42) Pastor Grant pulls no punches when it comes to spiritual self-discipline and being the successor of a faith pioneer, his mom Dr. Ann Hardman who passed away a few years ago. He tells stories of (32:37) kind of running away from the ministry and pursuing a job as a football coach, starting with being an intern coach for the NY Jets and Arizona Cardinals. Which NFL team does he root for now? (34:36) Faith is at the center of fatherhood and family for Grant, who also discusses how he talks to his sons, ages 8 and 12, about race relations. (37:18) We close our conversation with hopes for changes or the "new normal" after the pandemic and protests. And he prays. (42:30) The "Food for Thought" segment touches on a 12-hour cycling ride for racial injustice and church attendance amid riots and the pandemic, My "Parting Gift" comes from the lyrics of the Mandisa song "We All Bleed the Same." Thanks for listening! Make sure to subscribe to this podcast. And please share it with your friends using #RunTheRacePodcast. Also, write a quick review about it. For more info, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.

Senior Director of Marketing for The Battery Atlanta, Lauren Abernethy, is in studio for today's segment of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Joined by co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick, the group discusses several things to do at The Battery Atlanta, upcoming events, changes due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and more. Originally from Jacksonville, Fla., Lauren has lived in Atlanta for nine years.  She is a graduate of Mars Hill University in North Carolina, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in communications/ public relations and art with a minor in business management. Abernethy has over 20 years of experience in program development, public relations and strategic marketing for property management across the Southeast with Simon Property Group serving in various positions including, Regional Vice President of Marketing, The Mills; Director of Marketing and Business Development of Lenox Square in Atlanta; West Town Mall in Knoxville, Tenn.; St.John's Town Center in Jacksonville, Fla., Melbourne Square in Melbourne, Fla.; and Biltmore Square in Asheville, N.C. The Battery Atlanta is a lifestyle center that is very focused on experiential opportunity. Activities and venues of all types are present at The Battery, including The Escape Game, Live at the Battery Atlanta, Garden and Gun Club, a nail salon, a boxing club, residential properties and so much more. The Battery Atlanta is suited for sports fanatics, families, college students, active adults and anyone else who enjoys spending time in Atlanta. The Battery Atlanta is also well-known for its wide variety of chef-inspired restaurants and cuisine, including: Wahlburgers – Fresh burgers, housemade condiments and vegetarian options Yard House – American-style made from scratch daily + over 100 draft beer options PH'EAST – Asian street food offering an array of Asian dining options Antico – Pizza inspired by Giovanni Di Palma Superica – A classic “Mex-Tex” inspired eatery “We pretty much run the gamut of all the types of food,” said Abernethy. “We have a great selection of chefs on the property. We have everyone's food choices covered.” Abernethy and the rest of the team at The Battery are cautiously optimistic about baseball. They believe there will be baseball in some type of capacity in the future. The Battery Atlanta is home to Truist Park, the playing field of the Atlanta Braves. Coming up, The Battery has several events still planned throughout the summer. While most events have new guidelines and restrictions to help ensure social distancing protocols, many events are still taking place. The farmer's market is expected back this month, while the Children Series is still in the planning phase. Abernethy and the other staffing members at The Battery Atlanta are working to continue most summer events for Atlantans to enjoy while remaining safe during the process. Some Battery Atlanta events are on-going with self-isolation protocols in place. Mondays were formerly the day for yoga at The Battery, and members are still participating virtually. Virtual yoga happens every Monday night and will still be an option in the future for anyone unable to attend in-person meetings or for other occurrences like rain or storms. To hear about other events occurring this summer, plans for reopening and more, make sure to listen to the full interview above. You can also visit www.batteryatl.com. Never miss an episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio! Subscribe to the podcast here. You can also get a recap of any past episodes on our Radio page. Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee, License #22564. NMLS ID #6606. Subject to borrower and property qualifications. Not all applicants will qualify. New American Funding and The Battery Atlanta are not associated. Click here to view the terms and conditions of products mentioned during the show. Corporate office 14511 Myford Rd., Suite 100, Tustin, CA 92780. Phone: (800) 450-2010.

This episode is the first of a two part conversation I have with Dr. Marc Mullinax who is Professor of Religion at Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, North Carolina and who is also a charter member of the creative and progressive church, Circle of Mercy, in Asheville, North Carolina. Even before, but now enhanced by, the experiences with the Coronavirus, Christians across the theological spectrum have been experiencing a deep sense of anxiety. In this episode, we explore and discuss the reasons for that anxiety. Marc roots the anxiety in the interruption of our worldview. In Part 2, Marc offers sixteen insights and practices, that are ways of practicing the resurrection in which we believe, to address that anxiety, especially for progressive churches. He draws on his own experiences with the congregation he attends, Circle of Mercy. For those who wish to have further conversation with Marc, he can be reached at mmullinax@mhu.edu. On a separate note, Marc has a new book coming out entitledTao te Ching: Power for the Peaceful to be published by Fortress Press late this year or early next year. As the title shows, the book relates to my series on peacemaking/peacebuilding, so expect a future conversation with Marc about his new work. The music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project. You can learn more about the album and the Worship Project at theportersgate.com.

This episode is the second part of a conversation I have with Dr. Marc Mullinax, who is Professor of Religion at Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, North Carolina and who is also a charter member of the creative and progressive church, Circle of Mercy. In Part I Marc and I explored and discussed our awareness that Christians across the theological spectrum in the United States are experiencing a deep sense of anxiety. Marc proposed that we each have a worldview that gives order and guidance to our experiences, even to what we anticipate for the future. It is when our worldview is interrupted for by something significant that we experience anxiety. In my mind this worldview interruption comes with the awareness that Christianity is losing its place as the dominant culture of our nation. For progressive Christians, our anxiety was heightened by the election of President Trump and has the possibility of continuing to increase with the possibility of his re-election. In response, Marc offers a second kind of interruption--an intentional interruption provided by the spiritual resources in all religions and faiths. This second, intentional interruption comes in the form of prayer, meditation, and practices. For the Christian, these practices arise out of our beliefs in the resurrection and are ways of practicing that resurrection in our lives and congregations. As Marc says, progressive churches have a golden moment to develop the kind of intentional interruption and resilience helpful for addressing our anxiety and the situation of our times. Marc provides sixteen insights and practices to guide our actions and thoughts and uses the congregation he attends, Circle of Mercy . These sixteen insights and practices can be reviewed on YouTube by searching for the title, 'Being the Church in Anxious Times.'  youtu.be/UNR804DIG-s To have a conversation with Marc, you can reach him at mmullinax@mhu.edu. Again, on a separate note, to repeat the promo given in Part 1, Marc has a new book coming out entitled,Tao te Ching: Power for the Peaceful to be published by Fortress Press. In The Atlantic’s September 2018 issue, editors reported out results of “The Big Question” they had asked a couple months earlier on Twitter: “What book or article would you make required reading for everyone on Earth?” Tao te Ching was the fourth most-popular text of the responses, after Fahrenheit 451, Silent Spring and The Brothers Karamazov. About the book, Marc says, 'This English translation of Tao te Ching is for modern readers, one that poses questions and answers about how to live in peace and intentionally in chaotic times. I have made it my quest to provide a scholarly translation, but to render it in a vernacular that can also surprise as it liberates the intents of the Chinese text.' You can anticipate a future conversation with Marc about this work! The music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project. You can learn more about the album and the Worship Project at theportersgate.com.

Faith in the 828 with President Tony Floyd of Mars Hill University by Trinity Episcopal Asheville

Marc Mullinax is Professor of Religion and Chair of the faculty at Mars Hill University. He is a frequent guest speaker at this and other Unitarian Universalist congregations in the area. It is in these faith communities that Marc its able to s-t-r-e-t-c-h his faith and spiritual muscles, and bring insights from his own Christian practice, but also from compassion practices around the world. In its September 2018 issue of THE ATLANTIC, its editors reported results of “The Big Question” they had asked a couple months earlier on Twitter: “What book or article would you make required reading for everyone on Earth?” Tao the Ching was the fourth most-popular text of the responses, after Fahrenheit 451, Silent Spring and The Brothers Karamazov. Marc Mullinax has spent the last two years translating Tao the Ching from Chinese. Does a 2,500 year old text written in China have anything to say to today’s world and its ways? You bet!!

A sermon preached by Rev. Stephanie McLeskey on Student Day, on the First Sunday of Christmas, December 29, 2019. Stephanie is the chaplain at Mars Hill University and a member of First Baptist Church of Asheville. The Scripture reference is from Matthew 2:13-23. To view the entire worship service, click here. The post Prophets and Dreamers appeared first on First Baptist Church.

Every day more modalities emerge on the mental health scene, all competing to help people suffer less and thrive more. These include talk therapies, somatic approaches, medications and other biological treatments from harm reduction programs to transcranial magnetic stimulation, life coaching, popular and accessible self-help groups, online programmes, men’s groups, women’s groups, podcasts and mental health apps (including ones like Woebot, in which app users can have a “conversation” with an artificial-intelligence therapist). Add these choices to insurance companies’ demands for time and cost efficiency, and providers of open ended talk therapies, such as psychoanalysis, need to explicitly articulate what they uniquely have to offer. Within the context of this climate and broader conversation, Dr. Yael Baldwin will address the unique place and role of Lacanian psychoanalysis, with its emphasis on the importance of human speech and the effects of the signifier (a linguistic term for the sounds we produce, hear, or write during speech) as it relates to the formations and workings of the unconscious, the constitution of the ego, the profound role of lack, loss, and desire in our lives, and ultimately the Lacanian ethics of subjective responsibility as these relate to treatment. Dr. Yael Baldwin is a clinical psychologist, Professor of Psychology and Chair of Social Sciences at Mars Hill University, and the author of many articles, anthology chapters, and books on Lacan, including: Let’s Keep Talking: Lacanian Tales of Love, Sex, and Other Catastrophes.  Most recently, she has a chapter entitled “On an ex post facto Syllabary” in Reading Lacan’s Ecrits: From ‘Signification of the phallus’ to ‘Metaphor of the subject.” 

Kiernan is the Director of 3d Lacrosse in Houston. He is currently the Head Coach at Memorial High School here in Houston. Kiernan started playing in Western Canada when he was growing up. He played at Claremont High School in Victoria, BC Canada and at Mars Hill University. He has coached at the college, high school and youth levels. This episode includes some great discussion around growing up playing lacrosse in Western Canada, the Western Lacrosse Association, the Knights youth lacrosse organization and what’s working in the local lacrosse scene relative to his experience with lacrosse in western Canada. This is another great listen. Thanks to Kiernan for sitting down and talking to me.

Looking back, Tony Floyd could see that the experiences he gained across different positions at different organizations perfectly prepared him for his current role of University President. See how by listening to his career journey on Learn From Others.

Jeff Hunsucker, MSW, LCAS, NCCPSS is an Honor Graduate from Appalachian State University with a Master of Social Work. He earned his Bachelor of Social Work at Mars Hill University. Jeff has worked in the addiction field for the past six years, working with individuals with various mental health and substance use diagnoses. He is currently the Programs Manager of Recovery Ventures Corporation, a long-term residential program for individuals with severe substance use disorders. He has worked in both the private and public sectors of treatment and recovery services. He is currently the Northwest Regional Vice President for the Addiction Professionals of North Carolina. Jeff is a person in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder, and is active in advocacy work ensuring others are able to access the resources that helped him to enter into and maintain his recovery.

In this episode of Cleared for Profit, Emma talks with Dr Bradley Williard, who specializes in the relationship between the self and the voice.  He serves on the voice faculty at Mars Hill University in Asheville, NC. Dr. Bradley also maintains a performance career as a dramatic bass. He and Emma discuss the importance of standing in the truth of who you are and how trauma can impact your voice. Dr Bradley gives an example of how to address resistance from the body perspective and about the importance of getting out of your own way + taking your purpose seriously.

Learn about the spiritual growth of Type 9 with Guy Sayles, professor of religion at Mars Hill University and retired pastor, from Asheville, NC.

Haywood County in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains is the heartland of a homegrown dance tradition—team square dancing, and its close relative, team clogging. Sam Love Queen, born in 1889 is often credited with being the founding father of this tradition. His Soco Gap Dancers performed for President Roosevelt and the Queen of England in 1939. You can catch the best of team dancing at the Maggie Valley Stomping Grounds, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival in Asheville, Mars Hill University in Madison County and many other festivals across the region.

Haywood County in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains is the heartland of a homegrown dance tradition—team square dancing, and its close relative, team clogging. Sam Love Queen, born in 1889 is often credited with being the founding father of this tradition. His Soco Gap Dancers performed for President Roosevelt and the Queen of England in 1939. You can catch the best of team dancing at the Maggie Valley Stomping Grounds, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival in Asheville, Mars Hill University in Madison County and many other festivals across the region.

The Civil War in the Southern Highlands - In this edition, a conversation with Les Rekker, the Director of the Rural Heritage Museum at Mars Hill University. A new exhibit at the museum about life in the region during the Civil War is helping us reckon with its unique human perspective.

A sermon by Dr. Guy Sayles, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Mars Hill University entitled “The Life You Want” from Romans 8.

Tonight we'll be talking with Native musician Cody Blackbird about his latest album Euphoria (available on iTunes) The second part of the show we'll be talking about Mars Hill University who's Lacrosse team recently held a "Cowboy's and Navahoes" party.  She:kon from Native Trailblazers!  Listen in Every Friday at 7pm EST Join us live in our chat room - Here's How   Website & mailing list: www.NativeTrailblazers.com   Vincent Schilling (Journalist, Author, VP Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/VinceSchilling Delores Schilling (CEO, Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/DelSchilling www.google.com/+VincentSchilling Native Google+ Community - Here