On Mission

Dr. Davis and Jonathan meet with Carl Kerby,  a Christian apologist, speaker, author, and president and founder of Reasons for Hope. They discuss Christian apologetics and how to equip the next generation to know what they believe and defend their faith.  Resources mentioned in the episode: Gallup poll: Fewer in U.S. Now See Bible as Literal Word of God Jean Twenge's book iGen The Social Dilemma A...

Dr. Davis and Jonathan are joined by Daniel Suhr, a managing attorney at the Liberty Justice Center. Deep topics are covered in this episode as Davis and Suhr explore how the law interacts with secular and conservative corporations in today's culture.  ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter. Subscribe to Maranatha On Mission on YouTube .  Learn more about Maranatha mbu.ed...

BREAKING NEWS: On Mission will be on YouTube in Season 4!  In this recap episode, Dr. Davis and Jonathan summarize Season 3 guests and give a preview of Season 4. Subscribe to Maranatha's YouTube channel below and click the bell to be notified when new videos are posted.    ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter. Subscribe to Maranatha On Mission on YouTube .  Learn more...

Dr. Davis and Jonathan talk with Robert J. Fuller III, Maranatha's Dean of Men and Men's Head Basketball Coach. Coach Fuller and his family moved to Watertown at the end of the summer of 2022 and quickly became loved by the student body. In this conversation, you will hear a little of Coach Fuller's background, his passion for music and ministry, and how God used influential men to nurture within...

Jonathan is on the road for this episode as he traveled to Answers in Genesis for the Creation College Expo. He had the opportunity to talk with Sarah (Mally) Hancock and Patricia Engler.    Sarah (Mally) Hancock is the founder of Bright Lights Ministries , a discipleship program for young women. She shares how Bright Lights started and has grown over the years.  Find out more about their upcoming...

Dr. Davis and Jon talk with Sam Slobodian, a missionary to Ukraine. Bro. Sam shares his story of becoming a missionary and how God's work is continuing in Ukraine and Russia.  ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter. Learn more about Maranatha mbu.edu. For more episodes, visit mbu.edu/podcast.

Dr. Davis is joined by Dr. Marty Marriott, Maranatha's fifth president, and his wife, Miriam. The Marriotts share how God brought their stories together and how He has worked through them as they seek to minister in the local church and at Maranatha. Listen as the Marriotts share about being a team in ministry and the accompanying joys and trials.   ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebo...

Dr. Davis is on-location in India where he interviews Professors Immanuvel and Nyak, Bible professors at Heritage Baptist Bible College and Seminary in Tiruchchirapalli, India. Both of these men share incredible stories about God miraculously working in their lives and the lives of their family members to bring them to salvation. The full video versions of each interview will soon be available on...

In this  episode, you will hear from two men who represent lives dedicated to ministry and service, albeit in very different applications. In the first half of today’s podcast, Dr. Davis talks with Dr. Dennis Lowry, a Ph. D. professor of Journalism and Mass Communication until his retirement from Southern Illinois University. Dr. Davis and Dr. Lowry explore Dr. Lowry's personal devotion to a genui...

Dr. Davis is joined by Mrs. Carol Senn Ruffin, associate professor in the Music and Communication Arts programs at Maranatha.  Mrs. Ruffin shares that her mission in life is to "let the Lord lead." She and Dr. Davis take a look at what that means in her role as a professor, director, and mentor.  Watch Carol's Kitchen. ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter. Learn more ab...

Dr. Davis and Jonathan sit down with one of the most well-known and well-loved professors at Maranatha: Dr. Larry Oats, professor in the College of Bible and Church Ministries and former Dean of Maranatha Baptist Seminary.  In this episode, Dr. Oats shares his mission of training people for ministry and what that looks like at Maranatha, in the local church, and around the world.  ----- Follow @ma...

In today’s episode, we talk with another iconic faculty member, Dr. Jeff Drost. Drost came to Maranatha with a diverse career background; notably, serving in the US Navy Reserve ending his 11-year tenure with the Navy Reserve as a Petty Officer First Class (E-6). He spent 13 years in the banking and financial services industry, starting as a bank teller and concluding his career as a fraud investi...

Dr. Davis talks with the new Dean for the School of Education, Dr. Tom Graham, and his wife, Mrs. Cherie Graham, the new Executive assistant in the Executive Office. Read Maranatha's press release regarding Dr. Graham's hire here . 

Davis and Sheeley talk with Dr. Jim Harrison. Harrison, retiring this fall, spent most of his adult career at Maranatha and has lessons on leadership and faithfulness to share. In addition, he's a great storyteller!

Davis and Sheeley talk with Dr. Jesse Sherburn, a member of MBU's Board of Resources. Dr. Sherburn discusses how God worked in his life after his college graduation and led him to a job as a Senior Research Mechanical Engineer at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in the Geotechnical Structures Laboratory in the Geosciences Structures Division Research Group.

Davis and Sheeley talk with two men who invested in the United States Military. Dr. Foster served all the way up to the working with Joint Chiefs of Staff. CH (COL) Willis has served all over the country with the FBFI chaplaincy program. Both men encourage listeners to support those going into the military as well as those who have returned.

Davis and Sheeley talk with Dr. Dean Kurtz, Adult Ministries and Outreach Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown, Wisconsin. Jump right into the conversation as this episode has a "rolling start".

Davis and Sheeley talk with two men who are dedicated to the ministry of discipleship. Caleb Farmer was a room leader, floor leader, and dorm supervisor in Leland Dorm. Tim Johns is well-known for his heart for the guy’s side of campus as he has been with the Student Life Office for almost 20 years. Both men discuss the responsibility and honor it is to work with college-age students from a place...

Davis takes the show on the road with Coach Pill to talk with Andrew Solarek. They discuss everything from his time at Maranatha to his ministry in Indianapolis today.

Davis and Sheeley talk with Mrs. Regina Delozier about her path to education and Maranatha. Her heart for students and players alike shines through this discussion.

Davis and Sheeley talk with Austin Lehman, CEO at Remodel Health, a healthcare services company that specializes in health insurance for Christian organizations.  Listen as Austin shares his passion for serving God in a secular field.  Here is the article referenced by Dr. Davis at the beginning of the episode: Christian, Your Job is a Ministry Job.

Davis and Sheeley talk with Director of Soccer, Jeff Pill, about his lifelong pursuit of glorifying God through competition, mentoring, and relationships.

In retrospective analysis, co-hosts Davis and Sheeley survey Season 1 and the lessons learned from interviews, listeners, and technical experience. They note its superb guest selection and the ways these personalities impacted them personally, prompting revision of their own mission statements. They rejoice in the stats (over 1,000 listeners and nearly 5,000 downloads) and the encouraging feedback...

Davis and Sheeley are joined by a man who has intentionally set out to care for people. Dr. Berger invests his time in understanding the complexities and differences between Biblical counseling and secular psychology. Dr. Berger exhibits a clear and present love for people. His desire is to help people understand how the gospel applies to every area of their lives.

Encouraging and ministering to others is an important aspect of life. Join the conversation as Davis and Sheeley interview Susan A. Marshall, founder of the Backbone Institute, and Mark Herbster, Dean of the College of Bible and Church Ministries and Maranatha Baptist Seminary.