Meet The Prof, with Shane & Spence

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...

This is an engaging interview with Elise Thompson, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. We delve into Elise's expertise in using virtual reality in nursing education. Elise shares insights on integrating faith into her teaching, navigating life’s challenges, and offering support to students. The interview touches on topics such as handling difficult t...

We start Part 2 Len Lecci asking him to tell us about students who come to his office to talk about God. Len answers another question from Danielle Cooper about if there has ever been a time where he felt conflicted about something that he had to teach. And she asks how his faith has grown at a secular university different from being at a Christian university? Watch this episode on YouTube at: htt...

Dr. Anka Roberto, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, shares her unusual journey to finding intimacy with Jesus while sitting on a floor, how her daughter was born with congenital heart defects, her experience with the Sandy Hook school shooting, and Anka’s battle with cancer.  Resources from Faculty Commons, a Cru ministry: Find 500+ Christian professors...

We have a fun and thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Len Lecci, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Dr. Lecci's research is diverse, ranging from early memory loss detection to exploring biases in jury decisions. Recently awarded for his brain injury research, Dr. Lecci brings a unique perspective to our discussion today. But what's truly captivat...

Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated with Christ, and Sent: Living a Life that Invites Others to Jesus. She and her husband Ash have two daughters and three cats, and Heather blogs regularly at heatherholleman.com. In this conversation, Heather shares personal stories and practical advice for connecting with...