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CSP alumnus and former staff member Adrian Perryman joins the podcast to offer up his memories and reflections of President Holst, especially the important ways Holst modeled good leadership.

Emeritus faculty member and administrator Carl Schoenbeck reflects on President Holst's transformative leadership and vision for Concordia St. Paul.

President Robert Holst, who served as Concordia St. Paul's eighth president from 1991-2011, passed away on May 12, 2026. His impact on CSP was remarkable, but the impact he made in the lives of the people he served and worked alongside will continue for generations to come. Dr. Cheryl Chatman, who served CSP as Executive Vice President and Dean of Diversity from 2000-2020, joins the podcast to...

Dr. Kendra Saal, Associate Dean of Prelicensure Academic Performance, was honored as the speaker for the 2026 Poehler Lecture. In this interview she shares about her nursing journey and provides an overview of her lecture. Watch the Poehler Lecture Recording

Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Myrna Rezcallah shares about her love for science, teaching, and finding new ways to engage students in learning. Listen to her Science! With CSP podcast

CSPday 2026 is coming up on Thursday, March 19. Philanthropy Engagement Coordinator shares what's on the docket for this exciting day where our community comes together for our students. Learn more about our day of giving and how donors help students reach their limitless potential through education by visiting the CSPday website .

CSP alumna Jayne Jones shares her journey to becoming the No Sugar Baker, overcoming significant challenges and displaying incredible resilience along the way. Jayne's Website

Dr. Desi Bartlett had a long career in the fitness and wellness industry, and wanted to further her knowledge to better serve her clients. She found CSP's Doctorate in Kinesiology program, which was the right fit to challenge herself and achieve her goals.

CSP faculty members Jerrod Brown and Jeremiah Schimp share about migraines , one of their latest topics of research and writing. In the episode they unpack what migraines are and how the interconnectedness of the body and mind plays into their causes and treatments.

Associate Professor of Organizational Management/Chair HR Management Dr. Steve Manderscheid joins the podcast to talk about his teaching career at CSP and how being a Fulbright Scholar has given him opportunities to expand his impact beyond CSP.

Alumna and CSP staff member Kristi Bauer reflects on her journey as a student and how she's served the church in unique ways.

For CSP senior and current Student Body President Brendan Frazier, his experiences in class and extracurricular activities have given him unique opportunities to lead at CSP and beyond.

Recent doctorate of education in kinesiology alumna Angelina Cummings shares about her passion for movement and how her career path in kinesiology has unfolded, with earning a doctoral degree an important part of her journey.

Recent alumna Charly Horn joins the podcast to talk about discovering CSP as an international student and adjusting to American culture while finding her calling and competing as a swimmer at CSP.

For recent biology grad Carson Krefft, CSP was a place where relationships with faculty members and peers helped him overcome obstacles and prepare for medical school.

Dr. Jerrod Brown, Assistant Professor of Forensic Behavioral Health, and Dr. Jeremiah Schimp, Assistant Professor of Psychology, join the podcast to talk about psychogastroenterology, a topic they recently wrote about for Family Therapy Magazine .

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Dr. Amy Toonstra joins the podcast to share about her journey as a physical therapist and how she equips Doctor of Physical Therapy students to discover their callings through research opportunities.

Host of the One Heart podcast, Billy Schultz, shares his CSP story and how the concept of vocation has been an enduring presence in his life thanks to CSP.

Coming off a 22-win season and the CSP Golden Bears men's basketball team's first NCAA tournament experience, head coach Matt Fletcher reflects on his coaching journey, building a culture at CSP, and celebrating success.

President Brian Friedrich returns to the One Heart podcast to talk about the state of higher education, how CSP is weathering storms, and the impact philanthropy makes for our students. Check out our record-breaking CSPday results!

Following in her brother's footsteps, recent graduate ZongGao Yang shares about her experiences at CSP, her passion for creating art, and how she incorporated her parents' immigration story into her senior project. Read more about ZongGao's story here

Philanthropy and Engagement Coordinator Emma McDowell shares about all the exciting ways the CSP community can get involved and impact student success on CSPday , which is Thursday, March 20. One Heart listeners can use the promo code "cspday" to get a free ticket to the CSPday Happy Hour . Make your CSPday gift here!

Originally coming to CSP to study computer science, alumna Cadia Gren found her calling in the criminal justice field, and now serves clients as a probation officer.

After earning his BA in Family Life Education at CSP, Ivan Cardona worked as an educator. Sensing a desire to pivot into the professional sports world, he earned his MA in Sports Management at CSP and through various experiences and networking, he landed a job with the Minnesota Twins.

In the midst of being a working mom, Therese Dargis, B.A. '21, found herself wanting to pursue education to further her career. Seeing the opportunities CSP presented, she persisted amidst the busyness of her life and the challenges of having to teach her kids during COVID to earn her degree and advance her career.