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Courtney has a conversation with Dr. Steve Argue, a leading expert on emerging adults, and professor at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. They're talking about big transition in life, and navigating change well!     Steve Argue   Fuller Youth Institute   Youth & Young Adult Discussion Guides  

Kendra speaks with Jen Pollock Michel about the role of desire in life and faith, about moving towards connection, and how we sometimes get stuck. Jen is an author and speaker; you can find more of her work here: https://www.jenpollockmichel.com/about

A conversation about AI chatbots being used for emotional and mental support, and how to faithfully navigating a quickly shifting technological landscape.   Resources Risks & Benefits of chat bots as a therapist   What is a large language model?   Stereotypes in chatbots   Stanford study on AI "therapists"  

Talk of social media is everywhere these days - what do we know about how it impacts our minds and our offline lives? Sam and Kendra dive into the science in a conversation meant to get you thinking about how you use your digital spaces and the science behind why it's so captivating. Sources: Anxious Generation (2024) Andrew Huberman Podcast Loneliness Epidemic – U.S. Surgeon General

Therapists Dr. James Hawkins and Nicola Hawkins talk about developing a healthy view of emotions, based on a Biblical understanding of how God created us. They share about finding harmony between emotion and logic, and how this transforms not only us, but our relationships and communities. Learn more about Doc Hawk   Dr. Hawkins' Chapel Message  

A conversation about navigating the realities and impact of culture stress - a form of chronic stress that impacts all college students, regardless of where they are from. This conversation with Seth Sears, the Associate Director of the Global Engagement Office at John Brown University, dives into symptoms of stress and ways to build the resilience that allows us to be formed in positive ways by d...

Students Ella and Jake share about their experience making friends and finding community in college. Hear their wisdom and advice gained through their own unique struggles & joys with creating friendships!

A conversation about healthy relationships in the midst of political disagreement. Dr. Dan Bennett talks about how we can lean into communities with attitudes of charitable disagreement and faithful unity. The world can feel politically polarized and divisive, so how what does it look like to pursue peace and unity while staying engaged? Resources  Dr. Bennett’s books:  Uneasy Citizenship: Embraci...

Starting college can be a crazy & overwhelming time! This quick conversation is meant to encourage everyone jumping in to this new experience - how might you be able to be courageous as you find your people and place? Visit https://chr.jbu.edu/ for more resources!

A quick overview of the CHR resources available to students at JBU. This podcast is a show for anyone, anywhere - we are excited to speak about relationship issues relevant to college students & young adults. This quick conversation speaks to other in-person resources available specifically to students on the John Brown University campus.

Regardless of your current relationship status, this is a conversation for you! Understanding what consent really means and how boundaries can lead to healthier relationships is important at every stage of life. Kendra and Courtney talk definitions, examples, and the Christian call to consider consent. Resources Understanding Consent, RAINN   Arkansas Consent Laws   Red Flags Episode   National Do...

A conversation with college seniors, Elizabeth and Daniela, about cultivating intercultural friendships. Hear about their experiences getting to know the cultural contexts of their friends, learning to have humility in friendship, and understanding how to make others feel seen and loved. We are excited to now be a part of the Real FM podcast network! Click here for more information or to check out...

Kendra and Amy talk through an overview of ‘purity culture’ and how concepts of sex, intimacy and purity have become twisted into harmful messages, and how we can start to reclaim a vision of faithful & mature sexuality.  Resources: 5 Myths of Purity Culture   'Recovering From Purity Culture' by Dr. Camden Morgante   'She Deserves Better' by Sheila Wray Gregoire   'Talking...

Kendra talks with Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt talks through her book ‘The Mary We Forgot’ which dives into reclaiming the story of Mary Magdalene and the impact this can have on our faith and understanding of Scripture. Jennifer's Substack 'The Mary We Forgot'

A conversation with college freshmen, Evan Ross, Colin, and Caleb, about developing new friendships in a new environment. Hear about their experiences coming to college, navigating roommate relationships, and making the choice to invest in deep friendships. Evan is a nursing major, Ross is a mechanical engineering major, Colin is a biochemistry major, and Caleb is an electrical engineering major....

A conversation with Megan Farmer, LAMFT, about balancing work and personal life, living out a holistic identity, and having reasonable expectations for yourself in new seasons of life. Megan is a marriage and family therapist at Fellowship's Counseling and Care center in Rogers, AR, and the Coordinator of Marriage Resources at the CHR.

A conversation with collegiate soccer players, Lilli Johnson and Grace Bishop, about building relationships with teammates. Hear about their experiences navigating contentment with their roles within teams, being an effective encourager, and using team conflict as a tool for growth. Lilli is a Junior kinesiology and family and human services major and Grace is a Senior elementary education major a...

A conversation with guest speaker Val Lieske, speaking about the value of friendship, finding identity, and pursuing calling. Val is the artistic managing director of a theater company, as well as a playwright, educator and Chaplain to the arts community.

A conversation with Dr. Jake Stratman about leadership amongst peers, recovering from people pleasing and knowing who God says we are. Dr. Stratman is the Dean of the College of Humanities at John Brown University.

A conversation with Kylie Cleverdon about navigating sibling relationships after moving away for college. Hear about her experience with staying connected, finding commonality, and opening the door to deeper sibling relationships. Kylie is a Sophomore education major at John Brown University.

A roundtable conversation about how the Enneagram (or other personality assessments) can help us connect more deeply with ourselves and others. Hear an overview of this tool and how it works - then join our conversation with three 9's and a 5! Further resources: The Enneagram Institute (Learn more about this tool for understanding personality) The Road Back to You (A book about ‘An Enneagram Journ...

A conversation with Sam Snook about mentoring relationships. Hear about his experience sustaining mentorship and the importance these connections have had in his life! Sam is a Senior construction management major at John Brown University. For more resources visit https://chr.jbu.edu/resources

A conversation with Zipporah Jones about sustaining friendship from childhood throughout college. Hear about her experience with her bestie, navigating change, conflict & commitment. Zipporah is a Senior Family & Human Services major at John Brown University. For more resources visit https://chr.jbu.edu/on-campus

The holidays can be full of cheer, and sometimes a bit of stress! Join this conversation about how to navigate going home from college on break. Questions to ask yourself/your family: - What are my (or your) expectations for this time together? - What are some needs I have? (communicating my perspectives, getting plenty of rest, having fun, etc.) - How can I show up in a loving and listening way i...

A conversation with international students Lila & Robin, who share about what they've learned about friendship, adjusting to new culture and dealing with homesickness. As seniors, they have experienced a lot and have wisdom to share - if you're also an international student they have advice for you, and if you're an American student their perspectives can help you better understand & conne...