SimplyWhy

This week Connor is joined by executive director Dr. Erin Crisp. Dr. Crisp has worked in higher education for nearly a decade, serving as VP of Academic Affairs for CampusEdu and Director for Instructional Design at Indiana Wesleyan University. Listen in to hear if learning styles exist, why technology is key to education, and how teaching is a part of every job.   Follow Dr. Crisp: Website: https...

This week Connor is joined by author and associate professor Dr. Anneke Stasson. Dr. Stasson teaches at the John Wesley Honors College at IWU, has written numerous articles, and has co-authored the book Women in the Mission of the Church. Listen in to hear how ancient societies viewed women, how Jesus challenged gender roles, and why passion for your subject is critical for teaching.   Link to Wom...

This week Connor is joined by professor and campus intercessor Dr. Jim Lo. Dr. Lo has had a long career in ministry, serving as a missionary in Africa and Cambodia for 14 years, and in multiple roles at Indiana Wesleyan University for 26 years. Listen in to hear how to thrive during hard times, why discipleship is key to the Christian journey, and how God used a serendipitous campus visit to start...

This week Connor is joined by artist, designer, and professor Henrik Söderström. Henrik has designed sets and artwork for Yo-Yo Ma, the IDEA Museum, the Music of Difference Project, and the Knights Orchestra. He has also been an associate professor of Art + Design at Indiana Wesleyan University for the past 11 years. Listen in to hear about a miraculous recovery, how the Genesis story plays into a...

This week Connor is joined by philanthropist and entrepreneur Michael W. Allison. Michael is the founder and CEO of The Adversity Academy and Groomed & Tailored. He is also a Marine Corps veteran, receiving multiple awards throughout his military career such as the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, and several naval achievement medals. Listen in to hear about Michael's instinctual entrepreneurial sp...

This week Connor is joined by nurse practitioner and professor Dr. Alisha Mack. Dr. Mack has worked as a nurse for more than 20 years in a variety of settings. She serves as an assistant professor in the graduate program at Indiana Wesleyan University. Listen in to hear about the wide range of experiences a nurse can have, what it's like to apply personal ethics to nursing, and how all nurses are...

This week Connor is joined by engineer and IWU professor Dr. David Che. Dr. Che started his career in engineering, working at companies such as General Motors and Stafast Products, before becoming a professor. After moving into higher education, he launched engineering programs at Bryan College and Indiana Wesleyan University. Listen in to hear about crashing cars, applying a Biblical perspective...

This week Connor is joined by missionary and professor: Dr. Anne Decker. Dr. Decker taught communication and English in Ghana at the collegiate level for 5 years and is currently a professor for graduate students here at IWU. Listen in to hear about an unexpected career, how education differs in other countries, and how to listen to God's call.

This week, Connor is joined by Dr. Jamyce Curtis Banks, an entrepreneur and founder of Whatever It Takes Consulting, Inc. Dr. Banks has provided interactive learning and training for more than 25 years and has served as adjunct faculty at IUPUI. Listen in to hear what it's like to start your own business, the importance of education, and how to continually cultivate your village.   Follow Dr. Bank...

This week Connor is joined by Jazz musician and IWU professor Todd Williams. Todd has played with bands such as the Wynton Marsalis Quartet, Septet, and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to the White House. Listen in to learn how to break into the music industry, what it's like auditioning for Wynton Marsalis, and why teaching music is important.   Follow Todd:...

This week Connor is joined by writer and public speaker: Sarah E. Westfall. Sarah is also the host of the Not My Story Podcast and her writing can be found in places such as Fathom Mag, Relevant, and her collaborative devotional Be Still. Listen in to hear how you can make time for deep reflection, tell your story in a manner that's true to you, and how to speak on what you know.   Follow Sarah: W...

This week Connor is joined by Dr. John Birch, who spent 16 years as a nuclear physicist before becoming an associate professor at Indiana Wesleyan University and a published author. Listen in to hear how faith and science mesh together, what quantum mechanics is about, and how to prevent nuclear injuries.   Link to Religious Diversity in the American Experience: https://www.amazon.com/Religious-Di...

This week Connor is joined by Dr. Theresa Veach, a licensed psychologist and director of programs for behavioral sciences at IWU. She's been practicing for more than 15 years and has worked in a variety of settings, from hospitals to department of corrections to private practice. Listen in to hear how her reluctance toward education turned into a passionate career, how hard it is to truly listen t...

This week Connor is joined by Dr. Eileen Hulme, the current Chancellor of IWU-National & Global. Dr. Hulme has worked in higher education for 35 years at schools such as Azusa Pacific, Baylor, and George Fox University. Listen in to hear how to effectively be a part of an institution, what state has the best BBQ, and why higher education is such an important part of society.   Follow Us: Website:...

This week Connor is joined by Dr. Reuben Rubio, a former nuclear engineer and the current department chair for the School of Educational Leadership here at IWU. Dr. Rubio oversees the master's degree programs in education, while also working to promote and improve diversity, equity, & inclusion. Listen in to hear about irradiated material, teaching in Spanish, and how to finish a master's degree i...

This week Connor is joined by Children's Book author Shannon Anderson. Shannon spent 25 years as an elementary school teacher, has published 15 books, and has been featured on The Today Show. Listen in to hear what the publishing process is like, how to encourage kids to write, and how to face rejection.   Follow Shannon: Website: www.shannonisteaching.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/shannont...

Connor is joined by Dr. Jon Kulaga, the recently appointed President of Indiana Wesleyan University, to discuss his career in higher education. Over the past 34 years, Dr. Kulaga has held multiple roles in Christian Higher Ed, including serving as President of Ohio Christian University and Provost of Asbury University. Listen in to hear how radio DJ'ing applies to a presidency, what students shoul...

Indiana Wesleyan University presents a new podcast that gives you deep dives into people's stories and the "Why's" behind them. We think you'll resonate with these stories and be inspired by them as well.