The Excel College Podcast

What is life like after graduating from Excel College? Hear the story of C6 alumni, Keturah Manwaring, in her continuing journey of Community and Program Development with our local, non-profit, foster organization, Black Mountain Home for Children, and her heart in all of it. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of...

In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we have the honor of hosting special guest, Rev. Dr. Art Lindsley from the Institute of Faith, Work, and Economics to talk about why your work matters. To hear more about a theology of work and its significance in our lives, give this episode a listen! We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and disciples...

We recently had C7 student Carter Abney share about his Real Estate practicum emphasis with Keller Williams with the rest of the college, and wanted to share it with you all. To hear more about how Carter went from wanting to do full-time missions to choosing an emphasis in Real Estate, how he finds kingdom in the workplace, and our thoughts on calling and vocation, give this episode a listen. We&...

Did you know that the average American will have 15 jobs in their lifetime? Most of us have been trained to think of the "40 year career" as the model of success, but statistically speaking it seems like more people are apt to build skills and adapt to different workplaces over a lifetime. In this episode, our very own Nicole Murray shares about how God has connected the dots of her life...

We've made some program updates! In this episode, listen to Andrew and Austin share about the exciting new curriculum and experience updates coming to Excel College in September 2024. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn more about our mission to America, please visit:  ⁠⁠https://www.theex...

Do personality tests have a place in the lives of Christians? Are they actually profitable in the workplace? How do we even use these things correctly? There's a reason we utilize a variety of personality tests as students begin their journey here at Excel, and we're sharing why in this special episode! We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education...

What's in the future for the trades industry? Who's going to lead it? In this episode of the Excel College Podcast, we take a deep dive into the future of the trades industry with AlphaTech Inc President, Joe Worley. Right now, there's a need for young leaders to be trained up and raised up in the trades, and AlphaTech Inc is doing just that (which also includes one of our C7 students)...

Special guest Shannon Howard shares her expertise from her time in the realm of networking and marketing, tips on how to get your foot in the door of the job you want, and how to stand out in the marketplace. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn more about our mission to America, please visit:...

C6 alumni and Buncombe County Community Paramedic, Matthew Conlin, talks about his unique journey through Excel College and how he came to understand the significance of building your worldview before entering into the marketplace. In his words, "I understand now why we're meant to go through the Core before entering into Practicum." We're on a mission to secure America's Chr...

The Creative Arts are in full swing here at Excel! With several students launching into Creative Practicum tracks recently, the Creative Arts have found their home at Excel - they even have their own building! Featuring the director of Excel's Creative Arts (and the producer of The Excel College Podcast), this episode gives voice to the heart and vision of Excel Creative. We're on a missio...

C7 has officially launched into Phase 2 of their Excel College journey - the Practicum! Get the latest updates abut what C7 is up to and all the different types of tracks they're entering into with Practicum Coordinator, Nicole Murray. With everything from animation to welding to non-profit administration, you don't want to miss this! We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-c...

In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, C7 student, Koehn Manthei, and C5 alumni, Elisabeth Schneider, reminisce on their recent trip to Italy. We talk all things Italian art, food, and fun in this special episode (we'll give you a hint - everything was molto bene!). We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of...

We're sending 2023 off with some reflection as we look back on the Core with some of C7! Give this latest episode a listen to hear their favorite lessons and stories from their time in the Core, and what they're looking forward to in Practicum. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn more...

For those who may not know yet, we hosted the first ever Excel Summer Leadership Camp this past summer! Come fall, we had a few familiar faces decide they liked us so much that they came back and joined our most recent college cohort. Give this episode a listen to hear more about Ben and Victoria's time in the Excel Summer Leadership Camp! We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-...

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." In this episode of the Excel College Podcast we have the honor of talking with CEO of Diamondback Truck Covers, Ethan Wendle. With years of experience in sifting through and hiring employees, Ethan shares the key characteristics that make a potential employee stand out, and how seeking f...

In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we take a deep dive into what it looks like to live out the Virtue of Hunger with C6 student, Matthew Stock. Listen as we unpack this third of the four virtues, and how to stay hungry in both life and the marketplace. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To...

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa joins us to tackle the hot topic of A.I. in education and wrestle with the question, “Does A.I. have a place in the classroom?” Andrew is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and a father of seven. His seminars for parents, students, and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful too...

Explore the third virtue that Practicum students encounter as Austin Smith unravels what it means to live a virtuously hungry life. Stay hungry, my friends. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn more about our mission to America, please visit:  ⁠⁠https://www.theexcelcollege.com/mission-america⁠...

In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we get to talk all things Classical Conversations with C.C. tutor and C7 Excel student, Natalie Kabazzi. Give it a listen to hear about how C.C. helped prepare Natalie for her time during Excel, what she loves about the similarities, and how she came to be a Challenge tutor during her college years. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ...

In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we talk with CEO of Edovate Learning Corp, Jessica Parnell, about how understanding the way people’s brains work allows students, parents, and teachers to work together towards a better education and environment for students to thrive. Jessica is a leading expert in the growing world of “learning without walls”. A published author, professional speaker...

Classical conversations is one of the nation's largest educational groups for homeschooling families, and is currently hosting programs across 50 countries with family at the heart of it all. Hear what the CEO of Classical Conversations, Robert Bortins, has to say regarding the current state of higher education, where it's headed, what changes need to be made, and why homeschooling and cla...

We've also asked practicum students to share what their specific practicum track is like and how their experience has been throughout it. In this episode, we have recent Excel graduate, Luca Williams, sharing about his time in the Data Analytics track. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn...

We've asked practicum students to teach on what they've learned throughout their practicum to showcase how they've grown throughout their journey. Take a listen as recent Excel graduate, Cassadie Solis, takes you on a deep dive into the beauty and importance of problem solving in the workplace. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and...

And so we come to the second of Excel's four virtues: honor. In order to honor oneself as well as other people well, we must first create a solid foundation of humility, as honoring others requires sacrifice of oneself. People that understand honor are able to submit and sacrifice their preferences for the sake of their team, leaders, and families. To honor is to serve, encourage, and call out...

The first of the four virtues of Excel College, humility is the starting point for all of our students on their journey through the virtues. Humility cultivates the fertile soil of the heart to become a virtuous, excellent person. Take a deeper dive into what it means to be a truly humble person with Austin Smith in this latest episode of The Excel College Podcast. We're on a mission to secure...