The Excel College Podcast

We're back with the long awaited Part 2 of Elisabeth's Practicum Podcast. Give it a listen to hear more about what this recently graduated Practicum student learned during her Creative Arts endeavor, how she grew in her musical artistry, and get an exclusive listen to an original song that she recorded as part of her practicum! We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered...

Elisabeth Schneider recently graduated as the first Excel College student to run the whole course of the Bachelor's Program. In part 1 of this series, Elisabeth shares about her journey to and through the Creative Arts track, what she learned about leadership and creativity, and sets the stage for how humility was one of the biggest growing points for her throughout her student journey. Stay t...

In this episode, we introduce you to the pillars that form the foundation of The Excel College. Humility, honor, hunger, and health - these are the things that make up the core of Excel's DNA. Take a listen as Austin explains why students take a deep dive into these four virtues during their Practicum phase, what they mean, and why they're significant. We're on a mission to secure Amer...

What exactly is a "practicum"? What does this look like practically for the students? We're glad you asked. In this episode, we've brought on Excel's Practicum Coordinator, Nicole Murray, to give some insight as to why we do a Practicum Phase, how it's structured, and some examples of what it looks like for several students. We're on a mission to secure America's...

(One year later...) Why is Theology the first subject you dive into at Excel after learning how to think critically? Proverbs 1:7 tells us that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” And man, as John Calvin reminds us, “never attains to a true self-knowledge until he has previously contemplated the face of God.” Listen in as C7 student, Josiah Cole, talks about why Theology is impor...

Our C7 students put their communication skills to the test through the medium of podcasting! To add some spice to it, we decided to make it a competition. In this special episode of The Excel College Podcast, hear the reviews of some local places and spaces from C7's 'The Comical Critics'. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and disci...

Curious as to what the Phase 1: Core Curriculum is like? Take a listen as our lead facilitator takes us on the student journey through the Core - one module at a time! From Theology to Biology to Art, learn why our curriculum flows the way it does to show the unity, diversity, and relationality of the Creator himself.  We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through e...

Why is art important in today's day and age? In this episode, we chat with Andrew Haak about the significance of art in its various mediums, and how to go about appreciating all the beauty that it adds to the world. Fun fact: did you know that our students actually go to Italy to study the greatest pieces of art in person? We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future t...

We study literature as a way to experience other worlds. In this episode with Cassadie Solis, we discuss how good literature offers examples of how to engage the world. Sometimes the examples are negative ones, antitheses that serve to warn us of wrong choices and evil. Sometimes the examples are heroic and highlight morality. Listen in to step into new perspectives. We're on a mission to secu...

Economics can be considered the capstone of our CORE curriculum because a society's economics is a reflection of its theology, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, government, and so on. So what even is economics - because it's so much more than money. In this episode of the Excel College podcast, we dive in with Matt Conlin to discover how a society's economics is a reflection of it&#...

As creatures created in the Image of God, we (mankind) seem to have a bent to operate in the same way as He does. Whenever a group of us is together, we seek order, authority, productivity, and unity. In this episode, we speak with Cassadie Solis to find out why this and how this tendency plays out in our modern context. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through...

A lot of people cringe when they hear the word "government". Politics, especially in a cultural environment more polarized than ever, can inspire some pretty strong feelings. But what if government was actually a good thing and intended to help humanity flourish? In this episode of the Excel College Podcast, we explore the role of government in society and how much (or how little) it sho...

Is man dignified or deformed? Or both? Most Christians (and even non-Christians)  have wrestled with this question at some point. In this episode, Andrew Haak, our Critical Thinking faculty leads us on a journey through this question and, the answer might surprise you. We'll just say this for now: God is not embarrassed by your humanity.  We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-c...

Are science and faith destined to be at odds, or do each have something to say when it comes to issues of life and creation? In this episode of the Excel College Podcast, we speak with Cassadie Solis about the authority both science AND faith have to contribute to the conversation around some of life's greatest issues - but only when they stay in their own lanes. We're on a mission to secu...

A lot of people talk about leadership, but few people talk about FOLLOWER-ship. But did you know that to succeed in almost area of life, you need to learn how to be a follower before you can lead? In this episode, Navy Retired- Rear Admiral Jim McNeal, a mentor with the Severn Leadership Group, joins Andrew and Isaiah to talk about the leadership (follower-ship) lessons he learned while in the ser...

Physics is defined as the "science that deals with matter and energy and their interactions". In other words, Matter matters! And Physics teaches us how to study the material world by acquainting us with the origins, operations and occasional oddities of this cosmos that is exquisitely ordered to reveal the mind of its Maker. In this episode, listen to C6 student Cassadie Solis as she d...

Medellin, Colombia was once the murder capital of the world, a place with more darkness than light. Now it's a city known for renewal, and one of the organizations shining light in the dark is Ciudad Refugio (City of Refuge). In this episode, listen to Nicole Murray talk about leading a team from Excel College on a spring break trip to serve alongside this incredible ministry. We're on a m...

2 + 2 = 4. Everyone knows that, right? Ah, but it's not that simple. Did you know that your belief about the nature of the universe influences how you approach mathematics? In this episode, Andrew Haak joins Andrew and Isaiah to explore how one's approach to mathematics is actually influenced by their answers to some of life's greatest questions. We're on a mission to secure Americ...

In this episode of the Excel College Podcast, we have one of our favorite guests back on the show, Deon Vanstaden. Sit with us as we explore just some deep stuff about faith. 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.co...

At 27 years old, Jeremy Reddinger chose to go back to college. In this episode of the Excel College Podcast, find out why he decided to enter back into the classroom and experience the story of lost dreams and redemption that God is working in his life. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn mor...

In this episode, Davis Norment, one of the founders of Excel College, walks us through the framework of our unique Core Curriculum (Phase 1), emphasizing the beauty in God's Narrative within the Liberal Arts. 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 vi...

On this episode of The Excel College Podcast, C6 student, Cassie Solis, talks all things philosophy with your hosts, Andrew and Isaiah! “Human reason can only take us so far. The rest of it is an act of faith - an act of the will - to get to the beginning of wisdom, which is the fear of the Lord. They have to go together." - Cassadie Solis, C6 We're on a mission to secure America's Ch...

In the latest episode of The Excel College Podcast, we’re featuring one of our C6 students - Jed Groothuis! Jed has an incredible work ethic that has benefited him in his work history and his ability to land a variety of jobs - including his most current workplace at Black Mountain Home for Children. Hear more about what type of qualities make employees stand out in this episode! We're on a mi...

Before you can embark on a journey, you have to wake up to the fact that there IS one. In this episode, Davis Norment, one of the founders of our college, joins us to introduce the journey that the Core Curriculum invites students into -- a journey that will shape the way they view reality. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in...

In this episode, we're joined by Karen Dilbeck and a special guest host (Tammy Moye) to talk about what it looks like to seek the Kingdom each and every day. 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-ame...