Townsend Institute Podcast Series

Listeners, you are in for a real treat today as Dr. Ashlie Andrew and Dr. Gilbert Fugitt interview Dr. Nancy Nguyen, Core Faculty member in the Counseling Program at the Townsend Institute. Nancy has a wealth of knowledge and experience in cross-cultural counseling practices as well adolescent counseling using techniques like video game therapy. Tune in to hear how Dr. Nguyen uses her Vietnamese r...

Crystal Rosenthal is Concordia University Irvine’s Athletic Director and Head Coach for Women’s Softball. She holds a place in the University’s Hall of Fame and holds the most wins out of any CUI head coach in the school's history, securing career win No. 600 in 2022. With her leadership, the Golden Eagles have won nearly 80 percent of their games during her tenure. Join us as we learn leaders...

Join us for a conversation with Ron Deal on Blended Families! Ron Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on stepfamilies in the country. He is founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, Director of FamilyLife Blended® (a division of FamilyLife®), and the author of more than a dozen books and resources including the bestselling books  Building Love Together in Blended Families  (co-authored wi...

Join us for a conversation on Servant Leadership with Dr. Margaret Christmas Thomas, Dean of the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine!  The Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine offers fully accredited online graduate degrees and professional certificates in three content areas: Organizational Leadership, Executive Coaching and Consulting, and Counseling. Experience transf...

Dr. Anita Phillips , the newest Core Faculty member of the Counseling Program at Concordia University Irvine, joins us on today’s episode! Listen in as she shares with us her approach to addressing the intersections of mental health, spirituality, and culture. As a counselor, author, notable speaker, and a podcast host herself, Anita shares with us the need for paradigm shifting to better help lea...

Join the conversation with Dr. Gilbert Fugitt on Stretch Goals! Dr. Gilbert Fugitt holds a pivotal role in the Townsend Institute serving as Program Director, Chaplain, and Townsend Leadership Program director. Learn more about Dr. Fugitt and his journey that took him from the Great Plains of Kansas to the sandy beaches of Southern California that spans over two decades of ministry and leadership...

The Townsend Institute Podcast Series (TIPS) is a podcast geared toward providing past, current, and potential students, as well as the general public, with helpful “TIPs” for their personal and professional lives. Recorded in a conversational tone, but with some research support, listeners will gain insight into popular leadership, coaching and counseling topics. Podcast guests will share their r...

The Townsend Institute Podcast Series (TIPS) is a podcast geared toward providing past, current, and potential students, as well as the general public, with helpful “TIPs” for their personal and professional lives. Recorded in a conversational tone, but with some research support, listeners will gain insight into popular leadership, coaching and counseling topics. Podcast guests will share their r...

The Townsend Institute Podcast Series (TIPS) is a podcast geared toward providing past, current, and potential students, as well as the general public, with helpful “TIPs” for their personal and professional lives. Recorded in a conversational tone, but with some research support, listeners will gain insight into popular leadership, coaching and counseling topics. Podcast guests will share their r...

The Townsend Institute Podcast Series (TIPS) is a podcast geared toward providing past, current, and potential students, as well as the general public, with helpful “TIPs” for their personal and professional lives. Recorded in a conversational tone, but with some research support, listeners will gain insight into popular leadership, coaching and counseling topics. Podcast guests will share their r...

The Townsend Institute Podcast Series (TIPS) is a podcast geared toward providing past, current, and potential students, as well as the general public, with helpful “TIPs” for their personal and professional lives. Recorded in a conversational tone, but with some research support, listeners will gain insight into popular leadership, coaching and counseling topics. Podcast guests will share their r...

The Townsend Institute Podcast Series (TIPS) is a podcast geared toward providing past, current, and potential students, as well as the general public, with helpful “TIPs” for their personal and professional lives. Recorded in a conversational tone, but with some research support, listeners will gain insight into popular leadership, coaching and counseling topics. Podcast guests will share their r...