On Mission

Dr. Davis is joined by Dr. Marty Marriott, Maranatha's fifth president, and his wife, Miriam. The Marriotts share how God brought their stories together and how He has worked through them as they seek to minister in the local church and at Maranatha. Listen as the Marriotts share about being a team in ministry and the accompanying joys and trials.   ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebo...

Dr. Davis is on-location in India where he interviews Professors Immanuvel and Nyak, Bible professors at Heritage Baptist Bible College and Seminary in Tiruchchirapalli, India. Both of these men share incredible stories about God miraculously working in their lives and the lives of their family members to bring them to salvation. The full video versions of each interview will soon be available on...

In this  episode, you will hear from two men who represent lives dedicated to ministry and service, albeit in very different applications. In the first half of today’s podcast, Dr. Davis talks with Dr. Dennis Lowry, a Ph. D. professor of Journalism and Mass Communication until his retirement from Southern Illinois University. Dr. Davis and Dr. Lowry explore Dr. Lowry's personal devotion to a genui...

Dr. Davis is joined by Mrs. Carol Senn Ruffin, associate professor in the Music and Communication Arts programs at Maranatha.  Mrs. Ruffin shares that her mission in life is to "let the Lord lead." She and Dr. Davis take a look at what that means in her role as a professor, director, and mentor.  Watch Carol's Kitchen. ----- Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter. Learn more ab...

Dr. Davis and Jonathan sit down with one of the most well-known and well-loved professors at Maranatha: Dr. Larry Oats, professor in the College of Bible and Church Ministries and former Dean of Maranatha Baptist Seminary.  In this episode, Dr. Oats shares his mission of training people for ministry and what that looks like at Maranatha, in the local church, and around the world.  ----- Follow @ma...

In today’s episode, we talk with another iconic faculty member, Dr. Jeff Drost. Drost came to Maranatha with a diverse career background; notably, serving in the US Navy Reserve ending his 11-year tenure with the Navy Reserve as a Petty Officer First Class (E-6). He spent 13 years in the banking and financial services industry, starting as a bank teller and concluding his career as a fraud investi...

Dr. Davis talks with the new Dean for the School of Education, Dr. Tom Graham, and his wife, Mrs. Cherie Graham, the new Executive assistant in the Executive Office. Read Maranatha's press release regarding Dr. Graham's hire here . 

Davis and Sheeley talk with Dr. Jim Harrison. Harrison, retiring this fall, spent most of his adult career at Maranatha and has lessons on leadership and faithfulness to share. In addition, he's a great storyteller!

Davis and Sheeley talk with Dr. Jesse Sherburn, a member of MBU's Board of Resources. Dr. Sherburn discusses how God worked in his life after his college graduation and led him to a job as a Senior Research Mechanical Engineer at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in the Geotechnical Structures Laboratory in the Geosciences Structures Division Research Group.

Davis and Sheeley talk with two men who invested in the United States Military. Dr. Foster served all the way up to the working with Joint Chiefs of Staff. CH (COL) Willis has served all over the country with the FBFI chaplaincy program. Both men encourage listeners to support those going into the military as well as those who have returned.

Davis and Sheeley talk with Dr. Dean Kurtz, Adult Ministries and Outreach Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown, Wisconsin. Jump right into the conversation as this episode has a "rolling start".

Davis and Sheeley talk with two men who are dedicated to the ministry of discipleship. Caleb Farmer was a room leader, floor leader, and dorm supervisor in Leland Dorm. Tim Johns is well-known for his heart for the guy’s side of campus as he has been with the Student Life Office for almost 20 years. Both men discuss the responsibility and honor it is to work with college-age students from a place...

Davis takes the show on the road with Coach Pill to talk with Andrew Solarek. They discuss everything from his time at Maranatha to his ministry in Indianapolis today.

Davis and Sheeley talk with Mrs. Regina Delozier about her path to education and Maranatha. Her heart for students and players alike shines through this discussion.

Davis and Sheeley talk with Austin Lehman, CEO at Remodel Health, a healthcare services company that specializes in health insurance for Christian organizations.  Listen as Austin shares his passion for serving God in a secular field.  Here is the article referenced by Dr. Davis at the beginning of the episode: Christian, Your Job is a Ministry Job.

Davis and Sheeley talk with Director of Soccer, Jeff Pill, about his lifelong pursuit of glorifying God through competition, mentoring, and relationships.

In retrospective analysis, co-hosts Davis and Sheeley survey Season 1 and the lessons learned from interviews, listeners, and technical experience. They note its superb guest selection and the ways these personalities impacted them personally, prompting revision of their own mission statements. They rejoice in the stats (over 1,000 listeners and nearly 5,000 downloads) and the encouraging feedback...

Davis and Sheeley are joined by a man who has intentionally set out to care for people. Dr. Berger invests his time in understanding the complexities and differences between Biblical counseling and secular psychology. Dr. Berger exhibits a clear and present love for people. His desire is to help people understand how the gospel applies to every area of their lives.

Encouraging and ministering to others is an important aspect of life. Join the conversation as Davis and Sheeley interview Susan A. Marshall, founder of the Backbone Institute, and Mark Herbster, Dean of the College of Bible and Church Ministries and Maranatha Baptist Seminary.

Christin Kieckhafer and David Ledgerwood are world-class musicians. Both musicians express a desire to use music as a channel for glorifying the Lord. Though their path to musical performance is quite different, they share remarkable stories of finding personal passion in the process of musicianship, not just the product.

This episode features two businessmen who followed God's leading in business and in community involvement. Mr. Randell Gillespie works in real estate and Mr. Steve Board brought 30 years of business experience when he came to Maranatha to teach.

In this episode, Davis and Sheeley meet with Dr. Tim Schmig and Dr. Will Licht. These men defend Christian education by dedicating their time to keep history alive. Their faithful testimony of service bolsters their reputation as reliable educators in and outside the classroom setting.

To contact Dr. Brosnan, use the following link.  https://www.baptistworldmission.org/dr-kevin-brosnan-bwm-field-administrator-europe-central-asia/

Dr. Damian Ahrens and Dr. David Handyside explore how God leads in the area of Christian Education. Listen as Ahrens discusses the role of servant leadership in education and Handyside relates God’s leading during the Christian School Movement.

In today’s episode, we are joined by a Christian Camp director and a professor of history. Both men talked about the overwhelming nature of media influence on young people especially. Unplugging from the media is a huge draw for parents and youth leaders alike. Additionally, consuming more media doesn’t allow you to learn from the content, think deeply, or even grow.