Built for This

AI is here. As a society, we can't hide from it, especially not in our careers. So how do we, as Christians, approach generative AI wisely, and even joyfully? In this episode of the Built for This Podcast, Dr. Steve Mason sits down with Dr. Michael McGinnis, Dean of Engineering at LeTourneau University, to explore how AI is reshaping our world — and how we can adapt rather than retreat. Dr. Mc...

What does it look like to build technology that reflects the gospel? In this episode of the Built for This Podcast, LETU President Dr. Steve Mason sits down with James Kelly — founder and CEO of FaithTech, a global movement of Christian technologists now active in 50 cities across 22 countries. James shares how FaithTech began with 35 people in a coffee shop and grew into a worldwide community of...

Join LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven Mason in conversation with Shirley Hoogstra, President Emerita of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), for an inspiring discussion about the past, present, and future of Christian higher education. In this episode, Shirley reflects on her decade of leadership at the CCCU, sharing insights on navigating cultural shifts, maintain...

What does it mean to flourish and pursue "shalom?" In our language, shalom is translated, simply, as peace. But Dr. Amy Sherman, author of Agents of Flourishing, suggests that on a broad level, shalom is simply what God intended things to be. More narrowly, it means to have peace with God, peace with self, peace with others, and peace with God’s creation. Join us for a conversation betwe...

Welcome to a conversation that gets at the heart of true polytechnic education: The liberal arts need STEM as much as STEM programs need the liberal arts. The Christian Polytechnic University is called to embody this balanced truth. We know it. We live it. And our guest today gets it. Join us for a conversation between Dr. Steve Mason, President of LeTourneau University, and New York Times best-se...

Dr. Steven Mason sits down with Dr. Kathy Koch to talk about the challenges of a world so connected, yet so lonely for many. How ought we, as Christians, raise up our children to view technology in a way that helps them flourish?

Drs. Steven Mason and Josh Brake, professor of engineering at Harvey Mudd College and LeTourneau alum, discuss ideas of technology, education, and human flourishing, the value of struggle, the automation or augmentation of A.I., and finding the good life in our digitally-saturated society. Dr. Brake authors The Absent-Minded Professor , a weekly Substack outlet for manifestos on technology, educat...

Dr. Steven Mason joined Dr. Jonathan Pennington, author of Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life , to discuss how the Bible communicates a robust philosophy for life and human flourishing. Pennington highlighted the importance of a comprehensive Christian philosophy in providing answers to life’s fundamental questions and emphasized the role of Christian in...

Drs. Todd Ream and Jerry Pattengale, authors of The Anxious Middle: Planning for the Future of the Christian College , talked with LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven Mason about how institutes of Christian higher education can be well-positioned to navigate a climate of cultural change when they have established a clear sense of purpose. In addition to aspiration, the three discussed the i...

In this episode, LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven Mason was joined by Andy Crouch, prolific Christian author and a partner for theology and culture at Praxis, to discuss the ways that technology shapes our lives and our culture. They dove into the topic of Christian higher education’s role in developing an integrated approach to cultivating heart, soul, mind, and strength in the lives of...

On today’s episode of the Built for This podcast powered by LeTourneau University, The Stakes for Christian Higher Education: accomplished Christian author, speaker, and thinker Dr. Jim Denison of the Denison Forum was in our studio for a fascinating conversation with LeTourneau University President, Dr. Steven Mason, about what he calls “the coming tsunami”, cultural movements that are creating a...