Sojournal

From Central Florida Bible College to youth and preaching ministry experience, Alan has a wealth of insight to offer those in ministry. This is especially true regarding the challenges of his sojourn as his wife battled cancer. This is a Sojournal Podcast episode you don't want to miss.

As a Christian Education student, Molly never sought a career in church leadership. However, her faith journey included many points of involvement leadership positions that God has used to bring Molly to her current ministry vocation. Molly serves Crossings Church, a unique faith community of the Restoration Movement with campuses in downtown Knoxville and north Knoxville.  This is the story...

Molly Conaway took a unique path to her current role as the lead pastor of Crossings Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Among the insights she will share on Monday's podcast is the value of a Christian's presence in a community. She encourages students to plant roots and grow close to the community in which they live.

From a young age, Don found himself surrounded by music. His passion led him to vocational music ministry as well as spending time as a faculty member in music at Johnson University.  On the podcast, Don shares about his journey to Johnson and the experiences God used to direct Don and his wife, Lyn, toward their current residence in Huntington Beach, California. 

Don Sewell shares the advice he received from Floyd Clark regarding Don's future after college.

With scholarships on the table for division 1 football, Bill decided to play the long game and pursue a kingdom focused vocation starting with an education at the newly formed ministry training school in central Florida. Bill recently retired from a decades-long ministry as a prison chaplain and now serves the local church as their designated minister to the prison.

With scholarships on the table for division 1 football, Bill decided to play the long game and pursue a kingdom focused vocation starting with an education at the newly formed ministry training school in central Florida. Bill recently retired from a decades-long ministry as a prison chaplain and now serves the local church as their designated minister to the prison.

For the first time in the Sojournal series, we welcome an alumni couple to the podcast. Tommy and Tammy live and work on Long Island in New York where Tommy serves as a minister and consultant while Tammy also works in consulting as well as photography.

In this episode 12 preview of the Sojournal Podcast, Tommy shares about the impact his home church minister made in Tommy's pursuit of vocational ministry. 

Ryan Russell's journey began as the son of a Missouri preacher. As a student at Johnson, his focus was on preaching. However, upon graduation, Ryan found himself drawn to leading Christian youth in international settings. This passion led him to Myanmar where his ministry morphed into business endeavors in Myanmar's emerging democratic economy.  COVID and political turmoil have greatly impact...

What advice would you give to students currently studying at Johnson University? Ryan Russell (JUTN '05) provides an answer in this episode 11 preview.

The 2021 Johnson University Homecoming worship leader, Terry Pepple joins the Sojournal Podcast to discuss his journey to Johnson, his experience at Johnson, and his life in worship ministry and music after his Johnson years.

What is the key to leading a congregation through transitions in worship styles? Terry Pepple ('00) offers his perspective in this episode 10 preview of the Sojournal Podcast.

John Noel, a 1977 graduate of Johnson University Tennessee, is our guest for today's episode.  John discusses his ministry journey, how God moves us, and the value of serving as a mentor to others.

If you are experienced in ministry, use your experience to guide an intern. You never know how far God will use your influence through the lessons learned by that intern. John Noel, a 1977 Johnson University Tennessee graduate, shares his experience in this preview.

Dr. Susan Dalton is an educator in the Knox County (TN) school system teaching in the area of English Language Learning. Listen in to hear the story of Susan's journey from the mountains of Virginia to the Johnson University Tennessee campus as well as the draw of Knoxville as a place to call home.

Susan shares about the long-term impact of an educator on the lives of the students in whom they invest.

Campus minister and 1992 Johnson University Tennessee graduate Mike Luzadder joins the Sojournal podcast to discuss his Johnson experience, campus ministry, and the stories that impact what we believe.

Join us on Monday as we have a conversation with Mike Luzadder (JUTN '92) about his Johnson experience, life in campus ministry, and the stories of our belief.

Today we welcome 2002 Johnson University Florida graduate, Shawn Grant, as our guest on the Sojournal Podcast. Shawn serves as a professor of humanities at Johnson University Florida.

A preview of Episode 6, featuring 2002 Johnson University Florida graduate Shawn Grant.

Today's Sojournal Podcast features Dr. Jody Owens. Dr. Owens is a faculty member on the Tennessee campus and a MA New Testament graduate of the Tennessee campus in 1995. 

Monday, on the Sojournal Podcast, we will be joined by Dr. Jody Owens (JUTN MA '95) as he offers his insight on how Christians can discern God's calling on their lives.

Today, on the Sojournal Podcast, we are joined by 2019 Johnson University Online M.B.A. graduate Aaron Fusselman. Listen in as we discuss Aaron's faith journey and life at the intersection of faith and business.

Here's a preview of this Monday's Sojournal Podcast conversation with 2019 Johnson University Online M.B.A. graduate Aaron Fusselman.