Meet The Prof, with Shane & Spence

Dr. Karen Petersen is the president of Hendrix College. We discuss Dr. Petersen's embarrassing moment at her college graduation, her difficult childhood, and her transformation through encountering God's grace. She shares how her faith has influenced her leadership and the role of community in her spiritual growth. She talks about the importance of servant leadership and she encourages l...

In this episode of Meet the Prof, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Dr. Bill Fisk, Professor Emeritus in Teacher Education at Clemson University, who has seen God’s hand at work in his life and career. Bill candidly discusses his struggle with perfectionism and how God used a near-divorce experience to lead him to Christ. Reflecting on the influence of a college soccer teammate, Bill high...

In this episode of Meet The Prof, we sit down with Dr. Marcus Kilpatrick, a Professor of Exercise Science at the University of South Florida. Dr. Kilpatrick shares his unique journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a respected academic and mentor. We explore his research, his passion for student engagement, and the importance of vulnerability in building meaningful relationships on campus...

In this inspiring episode of Meet the Prof, we sit down with Rob Niewoehner, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the United States Naval Academy. With nearly 50 years of experience as a Navy aviator and test pilot, Rob shares his incredible journey from flying F-14 Tomcats to mentoring the next generation of leaders. He discusses coming to Christ, the challenges and rewards of moving from a mili...

Doug is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. You can email Doug at: matthedb@uwec.edu Read more about Doug on MeetTheProf.com: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/doug-matthews/ Some take-aways from this passionate interview: 1. Faith and Science : Doug addresses the common perception that faith and science are incompatible, emphasizing that this is a fal...

Doug is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. He discusses how to understand and embrace who God made you to be, how he discovered his passion for psychology and neuroscience, how the Christian faith intersects with psychology, the divine design in human behavior, how he candidly shares his past struggles with alcohol with his students, and how almost every professi...

Irene is an Associate Professor of Human Nutrition at The Ohio State University.  She shares about: The Importance of Christian Community Living Authentically and Not Hiding Your Faith Adaptability and Resilience  Advice for Parents of College Students Career Guidance for College Students Relating to LGBTQ+ Students as Whole Persons You can email Irene at: hatsu.1@osu.edu Read more about Irene at:...

Linda is a retired lecturer of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She shares about growing up without her father, being approachable and vulnerable as a professor (and growing up with a pet skunk). Takeaways: Being approachable can impact students' lives. Math skills can open up a wide range of career opportunities. How parents can give their college students space to...

John Chen is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Baylor University. Takeaways: Finding fulfillment requires surrendering worldly pursuits and relying on God. John led a student to Christ in his office! Doubts in faith are normal and it sometimes takes time for God to work. Ministering to others involves showing care and being present. Success is redefined in Christ, focusing...

Dr. Moorad Alexanian, Professor of Physics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, shares his personal journey of becoming a Christian and Jesus' impact on his life. He discusses the role of the Bible in understanding oneself, the need for unification in knowledge, and recognizing aspects of reality that are not physical, even though his subject matter is physics. Moorad encourages Ch...

We sit down with Maria Tyler, Clinical Instructor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She shares her new journey as a nurse educator, the pivotal role of empathy, her wisdom and passion for helping students find their purpose in life, and the importance of kindness and understanding toward students. Resources from Faculty Commons, a Cru ministry: Find 500+ Christian professo...

Joe Brazel is a Jenkins Distinguished Professor of Accounting at North Carolina State University.   He shares about a major adversity that drew him closer to God. He advises students to choose a major based on what they enjoy reading. Joe incorporates his faith into his teaching by sharing church artwork. He encourages students to read the New Testament to grow. Joe talks about managing the right...

In this episode of Meet the Prof, Stephanie Thomason, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Tampa, invites students to connect with her YouTube channel called Truth Matters at: https://www.youtube.com/@Dash_023 and by email: sthomason@ut.edu She shares a personal story about trusting God with the choice of abortion. Stephanie encourages college students to choose life and reminds...

Dr. Will Sparks is the Chair and Professor of Leadership at Queens University. He’s a TED Speaker, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, and an award-winning teacher and researcher. He’s done organizational design and executive coaching for the Charlotte Hornets for over 11 years and had the privilege of working with Michael Jordan. You can email Dr. Sparks at: sparksw@queens.edu You can take Dr. Spark&ap...

Nate Callender is an Associate Professor in the Aerospace Department of MTSU. He shares his journey from hating public speaking to becoming a professor, recognizing how God-given gifts can help in career decisions, and how transparency helps us overcome fears. He addresses the compatibility of science and belief in God, highlighting arguments for God's existence. Nate encourages students who...

Rachelle is a full-time Lecturer of Communications in the Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University. She also operates a marketing and fundraising consulting boutique -- Beckner Creative. Rachelle shares her journey from a career in nonprofit work to becoming an educator. She shares her experiences of grappling with career transitions, offering valuable insights and triumphs she encoun...

Dr. Phil Bishop, pbishop@retiree.ua.edu , is a retired Professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of Alabama. Phil shares how the complexity of the human body points to design and the existence of a Creator. He describes the challenges of faith in science seen in “Retraction Watch”. He advises students dealing with doubts about God. and he challenges Christian professors that they communic...

Robbie Quinn, quinnr@ecu.edu, is an Associate Professor of Art Education of East Carolina University. He shares the importance of finding mentors, how art can be a reflection of God's beauty and creativity, the influential platform and future of art education, his experience writing a textbook, and his experience of stepping out of his comfort zones in college and the positive impact it had o...

Aba is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, aebong1@uncc.edu .  He reveals his deep-rooted love for the Word of God which was shaped by his upbringing. He has witnessed divine interventions in his health and others’. As a professor, Aba ministers to students, sharing his faith and experiencing miraculous moments of healing. He emphasizes...

Laurie Kubicek is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Sacramento State, lkubicek@csus.edu Laurie shares her journey into teaching, reflecting on the joy she found in the classroom and connecting with her students. She tells of her own tearful college send-off, the complexities of faith and academia, the importance of perseverance, and the power of prayer.  Resources from Faculty Commons, a Cru mini...

Isaac Loh, lohi@uncw.edu , is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He shares about taking steps of faith as a professor, approaching friends who are not following Christ in a way that is not judgmental, how to encourage students struggling with faith, and how professors can break barriers with students through lunch conversations. Resources from Facul...

“Profe Jara”, as her students call her, shares a pivotal experience in her faith journey when she was invited to a Christian retreat as an international student, her long-term commitment and joy taking groups of students on overseas trips, how she incorporates her Christian faith naturally into her curriculum, and her encouraging experiences with Christian community on campus. Watch this episode o...

Greg talks about his love for bluegrass music, learning to play the banjo, and an embarrassing moment from his college days about being “pantsed”. He shares the stabling influence of his grandparents on his early faith, the importance of finding like-minded peers, and the role of scripture in his life.  Greg reflects on the compatibility of his engineering mindset with his faith and the importance...

watch this interview on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/rp3NW03GqQ8 Greg shares his approach to sharing his faith with students and respecting their spiritual journeys, insights on creating a relatable and approachable classroom environment, tearing down the wall between students and faculty, the value of making mistakes and overcoming challenges, integrating faith with education, the Christian value...

Dr. Rick Olsen is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. His current research focuses on the intersection of popular culture, rhetoric, and values/faith. Rick shares his dream of bamboo entrepreneurship, much to his kids' chagrin. He discusses the importance of discernment and wisdom, emphasizing the need to apply etern...