On Mission

Every year, Maranatha sends teams of faculty, staff, and college students on mission trips to various corners of the world through Global Encounters. A group of two faculty members and nine students went to  Mexico in May. Their goal was to share Christ through teaching English. Dr. Morris, Mrs. Morris, and sophomore Morgan Spencer join Dr. Davis on this episode as they share stories about how God...

Music is a powerful medium and is culturally used in various ways. Dr. Doug Bachorik, Chair of the Department of Music at Maranatha, enters a stimulating conversation about music with Dr. Davis and Jonathan. They discuss music in worship, how music affects people, and how music can unite cultures.  Read about Dr. Bachorik's arrival to Maranatha .  Dr. Backorik's book, New Heart, New Spirit, New So...

Miss Renee Westphall celebrated 25 years at Maranatha in the 2022-2023 school year. She joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan to discuss her passion for discipleship and mentorship of young ladies. Miss Westphall shares a little of her journey to Maranatha, but the main focus of the conversation is her desire to help women retrain their minds to focus on Christ.    ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram ,...

Pastor Mike Jones wanted to be a music and youth pastor until the Lord called him home. But the Lord guided him down a different path. In today's episode, Dr. Davis and Jonathan explore that other path with Mike Jones, senior pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Panama City, Florida. Other conversation topics include mental health on college campuses and workplace idealism. ----- Follow @maranathaedu...

As the Chair of the Department of Humanities, Mrs. Angela Morris's mission and leadership are based on 1 Corinthians 10:31. As she shares her story, Mrs. Morris talks about intentional leadership, the value of diverse thinking, and how God has directed every step.  Learn more about Maranatha's Department of Humanities .  ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter. Subscribe t...

Every year, Maranatha sends teams of faculty, staff, and college students on mission trips to various corners of the world through Global Encounters. Dr. Davis and a few members of the Men's Soccer Team went to Kyrgyzstan this summer and were able to connect with people by hosting soccer clinics. Coach Taylor Pill and team member Mike Daivs join Dr. Davis on this episode and they share their exper...

Steve Burton, President of Equity 1 and member of MBU’s Board of Trustees, joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan to talk about financial planning, stewardship, and mentorship. Burton explains his desire to get a million people out of debt and teach them how money works.  Learn more about Equity 1 Burton's book Mission One Million   ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter. Subscribe...

Tim Morgan, CEO of Genesis Marketing and Palmetto Fortis Marketing, joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan to discuss God's leading in his life after college. He also shares his business successes and how to establish priorities and boundaries with work and life. ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter. Subscribe to Maranatha On Mission on YouTube.  Learn more about Maranatha mbu.ed...

With Dr. Davis engaged elsewhere, Jonathan Sheeley led this fascinating conversation with Major Keith Marshall, a commander in the 161st Intelligence Squadron, Kansas Air National Guard. Major Marshall shares that his mission is two-fold: love God and love people. As the episode unfolds, he shares how he lives out his mission day to day.  ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Tw...

Change in a company starts at the top. That's what the CEO and Founder of WiLD Leaders, Inc. Dr. Rob McKenna believes. He joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan in a discussion about changing the narrative of leadership from the top down.  Read " There are No Shortcuts to Lasting Change" or "Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure" by Dr. Rob McKenna Follow @Wildleaders on Instagram , Face...

Taylor Pill, Director of Athletic Communications and Associate Head Coach for Men’s Soccer at Maranatha, unpacks the core beliefs of the MBU soccer program with Dr. Davis and Jonathan. Listen in as he explains the importance of each element - process orientation, improvement, humility, patience, enthusiasm, initiative, character, resilience, love, excellence, and Christ-likeness - and how they sha...

Today, Dr. Davis and Jonathan are joined by Tim McPhillips, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at MBU. Tim is a 2001 graduate who moved back to Watertown in November 2022. In this second episode of a two-part interview, McPhillips shares his and his wife's adoption process, their experience with their social worker, and the open doors for sharing the gospel. ----- Follow @maranathaedu on...

We were privileged to talk with several business leaders and entrepreneurs during the Leader to Leader Conference in March. Over a two-day period, Dr. Davis and Jonathan tag-teamed interviews.  Jonathan Sheeley is joined by Dale Kooyenga, a Lt. Col. in the Army Reserves and Vice President at Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce. In this episode, Jonathan and Kooyenga discuss work-life ba...

We were privileged to talk with several business leaders and entrepreneurs during the Leader to Leader Conference in March. Over a two-day period, Dr. Davis and Jonathan tag-teamed interviews.  Dr. Davis is joined by Pastor Matt Morrell, Senior Pastor of Fourth Baptist Church and School and President of Central Baptist Theological Seminary. In this episode, Morrell shares how he knew he was called...

We were privileged to talk with several business leaders and entrepreneurs during the Leader to Leader Conference in March. Over a two-day period, Dr. Davis and Jonathan tag-teamed interviews.  In this interview, Jonathan met with guest Kay Edwards, founder and CEO of Outsight Network . Edwards explains her mission of helping people build autonomy, mastery, and purpose in their businesses. They di...

We all play many roles in our lives and sometimes choosing one role above another is difficult. Mr. Sam Brock, Executive Director at Ironwood Christian Camp, joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan in this week's conversation. They dive deep into forming a mission statement, how to obey and glorify God through a personal mission, and making the best choice for God's glory.    Ironwood Christian Camp Sam and...

Today, Dr. Davis and Jonathan are joined by Tim McPhillips, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at MBU. Tim is a 2001 graduate who moved back to Watertown in November 2022. In this first episode of a two-part interview, McPhillips shares how he and his wife keep the local church a primary focus in their home as he fulfills his mission to glorify God in what He has called him to do right n...

Welcome to Side Mission: A conversation between Dr. Davis and Jonathan without a guest.  This conversation is relaxed as Dr. Davis and Jonathan work through "8 Biggest Lies about Money". As they work through the lies and discuss what a Christian's perspective should be, we see how these things impact families and education. Dr. Davis shares how he surprised his wife with a master bathroom remodel....

Mrs. DeAn McKee, MBU’s switchboard operator and receptionist in the Business Office, joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan to discuss how God provides through trials. Having lost her husband at a young age, she shares how God brought her and her family to salvation. McKee shares a little bit about her role at Maranatha and her ministry with her local church. New Focus ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagra...

Dr. Jodi Herbert, Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Applied Science and Math Education in the School of Education at Maranatha, and MBU alumna joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan to discuss how we serve God by serving others. Herbert also shares how worldview dictates discovery and talks about the role of women in STEM. Watch this episode on YouTube . Study Mathematics at MBU. ----- Follow @m...

 Mrs. Rebecca Brock, Assistant Professor in the College of Bible and Church Ministries, Maranatha Baptist Bible Institute Instructional Designer, and MBU alumna, joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan to discuss what it means to live by every word of God. Brock shares ways in which she encourages young women in this area and how she has been able to live a life of faith through her parenting. Watch this epi...

Tony Kinnett, a  2017 MBU alumnus and an Investigative Columnist for The Daily Signal and The Heritage Foundation, joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan to discuss what it means to have a life of service and faithfulness. Kinnett shares a little bit of his life story as the conversation transitions to talking about standing up for what's right and how Christians should conduct themselves in the public sect...

Dr. Davis and Jonathan sit down with Board of Resource member Will Cover. Will shares his life story about God directing his path from seminary and working in sales to church planting in Houston, Texas.  They will discuss intergenerational relationships and mentoring in the church and learning about God's will for your life.    Learn more about Arise Baptist Church .  ----- Follow @maranathaedu on...

Ian Ferguson, owner and consultant at Lighthouse Strategic Insights, joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan in the studio. They dive into several topics including stewardship, ministry in secular professions, and knowing God through trials.    Learn more about Lighthouse Strategic Insights, LLC .  ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter. Subscribe to Maranatha On Mission on YouTube...

Dr. Davis and Jonathan are joined by Dr. Dave Hataj, president of Edgerton Gear in Edgerton, Wisconsin. Hataj has built a sustainable workforce in his family business and established a mentorship program.  Hataj's book, Good Work The Craftsman's Code   ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter. Subscribe to Maranatha On Mission on YouTube .  Learn more about Maranatha mbu.ed...