On Life Podcast

We talk with HR Business Partner Michael Frommack about emotional intelligence from both a practical and biblical perspective. We will also talk about some ways we can improve in this area as people.

We will investigate the topic of public speaking to learn why it is an important skill, understand what causes our nervousness behind it, and learn some ways to overcome it to be an effective public speaker.

A common theme we have seen in conversations with our online student body is imposter syndrome. We oftentimes lack the confidence to feel totally qualified to be in an area of study, type of position at work, or area of ministry. In this episode, we will dive into this topic and discuss what imposter syndrome is, how we can overcome it, and what ways we can grow in our confidence without being coc...

Students often hear from our development team about initiatives like Dale Carnegie, Financial Peace, and book studies. We will introduce students to our development team and provide additional information about the various development opportunities we are offering.

In this episode, we introduce the Alumni Relations team, speak about some steps to staying involved with LU after graduation, and some ways we as Online Life are partnering with the Alumni Relations team.

We are launching a new semester and Season 3 of the podcast with our friend Dr. Mark Hine, Executive Vice President for Student Affairs!

Nutrition can feel like a blessing and a curse to many individuals. The food that is quick isn’t typically healthy, and the food that is healthy typically isn’t quick. However, the fuel that we put into our bodies can greatly impact multiple areas of our life—physical, academic, emotional, and more! In this episode, discussion will focus around what nutrition can lead to our best physical and acad...

In this episode, we will talk about God’s perfect representation of servant leadership, what we as imperfect people are called to, and how to live as a servant in the modern era. While balancing a Christian mindset, how do we reach out to a fallen and faulty world through the lens of self-sacrifice and helping your neighbor.

Trying to find love or sustain your marriage is the focus of many people’s lives. We want to take time to discuss how to seek relationship, maintain a marriage, or recuperate after painful separations in a Christlike manner. Ensuring that we keep our lives focused on the faithfulness of the Lord rather than our own control and guidance.

Writing papers is either a blessing or a curse to students; some love the challenge that comes with writing papers, but for some it can cause intense anxiety. Two major points of writing including writing the abstract to a paper and how to begin on your final thesis before graduation. In this episode, the Online Writing Center will discuss tips, information, and services that can help students nav...

Loss, tragedy, and grief seem to rock the foundations of our lives. It is something that can either rebuild or wreck the faith that we have in the Father. One of the biggest questions Christians seem to get is if there is a heavenly Father, why is there suffering? To understand the Lord, though, we must understand the pain that comes in life. Our Father suffered the most pain any human had to suff...

In this episode we will go over Biblical passages to discuss spiritual giftings and the often-confusing concepts around them. This includes how we know what our spiritual discipline or gifts are and what God commands us regarding these things.

In a new day and age where the internet is ever-accessible, we have an endless source of tests and information at our fingertips. This includes the newly popular personality tests. From the enneagram to the MBTI, people are finding new ways to discover more about themselves. However, this is an important topic to discuss because we should always rely on the Lord and Biblical teaching as the main s...

Although your degree is a high priority, your resume is the front face of your job application. Think of it as the title page to your paper! If your title page isn’t in the right format, the rest of the paper loses quality as well. We want to give online students the same opportunities to revive their resume and hunt for the job that best suites them.

We are called to be the body of Christ—the church! To do so, we need to find a church body that we can call home and depend upon in seasons of failure and triumph. Ensuring that our students have a guideline and understanding of Biblical values to find their own church is what will help them have a successful life and academic journey.

Online Life has a variety of resources that are specifically geared to online students! However, with all the schoolwork and life tasks that are being balanced, it can be hard to find all the resources available to them. Taking the time to discuss our services, opportunities, and assets is important to make sure the Online student community is utilizing everything that is offered to them during th...

Shame and guilt is a prevalent issue in the lives of Christians and non-Christians alike. Shame and guilt can cripple us from accepting forgiveness and moving forward in the plans and calling that the Lord has called us to. For the student, shame and guilt can even touch our academics and what we believe that we can achieve. In the life of an online student, this can present in a variety of ways:...

Online students are required to adapt or return to a completely new version of schooling that is, for the most part, done by themselves. Learning research-based and transferable strategies for reading, studying, and test-taking can help ensure their success.  

We kick off Season 2 of the podcast with a great conversation with Dr. Scott Hicks, Provost & Chief Academic Officer for Liberty University! We also welcome back Dr. Dustin DuBose as a guest host.

Failure feels like one of the biggest roadblocks anyone can face. It happens and often makes us feel unworthy to continue on our journey or calling. However, failure is not an end-all and be-all! How does success build itself up from the framework of failure, and how can we grow to view it as a strong point instead of a weakness?

Changing majors is stressful. Not only is it a big choice to make, but it can also potentially impact finances, occupation, and many other things as well. Join the On Life podcast and the Dean of Students, Dr. Brian Yates, as we each discuss how we faced major changes and how to navigate this path as an online student.

The Lord hand-selected His 12 disciples as men who would support and follow Him during His time on earth. They were the closest to Him, joined Him in intimate prayer, and were taught life lessons through His leadership and friendship. What does it mean for people to disciple and be disciples in the modern era? Join our Director of Commuter Life, Sheldon Farrington, as he tells us about discipleshi...

Procrastination and time management are two of the biggest issues plaguing students today. The online student has to balance those issues alongside work, family, and other tasks they have to deal with each day. Listen to Christen Gery, the Director of Graduate Life, as she discusses her tips and tricks to balancing time, family, and life.

We have been created by a divine Creator who has blessed us with unique skills and talents for our lives. No individual looks like another, and we are given the opportunity to use our specific characteristics to honor and bring glory to the Father.

Many authors, artists, and philosophers have discussed the meaning of suffering and its importance in life. As Christians, though, we are called to abide in Him and He in us. So, when suffering, strife, and stress come our way, what is the key to abiding in the Father? Join this conversation to hear a discussion on what it means to abide and how we do that.