The Sattler College Podcast

In President Johnson’s final podcast episode as president, he interviewed former Sattler student Lucinda Kinsinger. Luci shares how her love for writing—nurtured by a quiet childhood and a bold leap into blogging—led to the publication of two memoirs and two children’s books. She reflects on her time at Sattler College and the unexpected friendships that shaped her most, especially her relationshi...

In this episode, Daniel Willis shares his inspiring journey from a tumultuous past to a faith-driven life as a videographer and editor spreading the gospel. Join us as we delve into transformative journeys of faith, exploring the intersections of personal testimony, early Christian teachings, and the pursuit of authentic discipleship. Through an engaging conversation, we uncover the challenges and...

Wallace Thornton Jr., a minister and independent scholar with deep expertise in the Holiness movement, shares his journey through over 30 years of ministry, which includes teaching church history across three colleges, pastoring, and writing extensively on the Holiness movement. Known for his work s like Radical Righteousness and When the Fire Fell , he offers unique insights into the origins and...

In this episode, Joshua Lindsey, creator of the YouTube channel Ready to Harvest, shares his journey from Bible college to becoming a prominent voice in the study of Christian denominations. Joshua explains how he maintains a neutral point of view when covering various denominations and dives into the research process behind his in-depth videos. He also discusses the ethics of creating Christian c...

In this episode, Jose Diaz, a PhD student in Greek New Testament studies at Andrews University and new faculty member at Sattler College, shares his journey from Mexico to the U.S., his passion for teaching biblical Greek, and how he uses second language acquisition methods to make Greek a living language for students. He also discusses the debate over Greek pronunciation, using props to teach the...

Sattler alumnus Timothy Miller reflects on how his journey of faith led him to pursue a calling in pastoral ministry and family business. Timothy shares insights on the importance of spiritual disciplines, integrating faith with work, and how the gospel shapes our view of life’s challenges. They explore the significance of witnessing to the resurrection in everyday life and how even ordinary vocat...

Dr. Finny Kuruvilla joins President Johnson to discuss his vision for Sattler College and the story behind its founding. He shares how childhood and college experiences inspired this vision. His father started a Bible college in India and Dr. Kuruvilla led Intervarsity Christian Fellowship on his campus. He describes how studying twentieth century revivalists and watching Harvard students lose the...

Description A Sattler alumnus tells how God took him from his comfort zone to start a business in India. After a personal tragedy revived his passion for eternal things, he replanned his life which eventually led him to prepare at Sattler College. While finishing his studies, he and his team started a business and prepared to move to India. He explains his risky decision to move abroad with his fa...

Special guest Arthur Nisly shares his passion for redemption from sexual brokenness. He started an organization to help men find freedom from unwanted sexual behaviors and to train others to do the same. In this conversation with President Zack Johnson, he shares his story of leaving El Salvador after 30 years and hearing God’s call to start this ministry. He explains why many stay trapped despite...

When Lesther and Vishwas arrived in Boston from Kenya and India, they were warned about cold winters. They have since learned there are bigger adjustments to life in the US. These freshmen study computer science at Sattler College. They share their backgrounds, reasons for choosing Sattler, and their experiences coming to the US for the first time. Both students were attracted by the opportunity t...

David Eicher loves learning. In this episode, he discusses his lifelong passion for learning and a newer passion for literacy. He tells President Johnson how he got into college, then teaching and educational consulting. The journey included dinner conversations about grammar, a blue-collar boss who encouraged his pursuits, and a realization of his life calling. Experience David’s storytelling and...

Dr. Nelson Chepkwony began studying microbiology after bacteria in crops caused an outbreak of disease in his native Kenya. He has been admiring the beauty and complexity of microorganisms ever since. In this episode, he talks with Zack Johnson about his academic journey, helping African students study in North America, and growing faith in secular academic environments. He also shares some of the...

In our first episode of 2024, Dr. Beth Bennett talks about pursuing her PhD and a career performing scientific research, all while raising children with her husband. They discuss why women should consider studying the sciences and the opportunities with careers in medicine. Through her research, Beth has traveled to many countries and worked in labs with people from all over the world. They also d...

Lawyer and history professor? Hans Leaman shares his unexpected journey to Yale University, where he trained to be both a lawyer and a historian. During that time, he researched in Germany and provided attorney services pro bono for refugees in Washington, D.C. He and President Johnson discuss the best ways to welcome and help refugees, especially as the church. Now, as Sattler’s Associate Profess...

Dive into the experiences of John Davis Jones, a theologian, missionary, and scholar, as he shares his remarkable journey from the American South to the heart of New Zealand. He explores the fascinating dynamics of international religious movements, political theologies, and their intriguing intersections. How do we build bridges in a fragmented world? John shares his vision of uniting Christians...

Learn more at sattler.edu/entrustment Ready to be a part of a radical shift in education? President Zack Johnson, Co-Director of Student Life Kristi Mast, and student Hannah Watson unveil Sattler College's revolutionary replacement for tuition called "Entrustment". We're breaking down the walls of traditional financial obligations, and instead fostering relationships built on s...

Show Notes Learn more about studying business at Sattler College . Mentioned in this episode: Northeastern University (https://www.northeastern.edu/) The Briefing with Al Mohler ( https://albertmohler.com/the-briefing) ChatGPT (https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt) Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/64023) Description Have you ever considered the unca...

Derrick Tate wanted to start his own car company, but he helped start several universities instead. He shares with President Johnson his experience teaching in Texas and China before joining Sattler College. They also discuss the role of design, engineering, and computer science in the church.  Our conversation takes a deep dive into the world of cross-disciplinary computer science capstone projec...

Imagine a place where higher education and discipleship go hand in hand. That's the intriguing premise we explore with our guests, David Glick and Kristi Mast, co-directors of student life at Sattler College. David and Kristi offer a fresh perspective on the relationship between academia and faith, providing a compelling vision for a new approach to education.  The conversation takes a deep d...

Ever wondered about biblical language acquisition? Join us, as we take you on a journey with Dr. Jesse Scheumann, a biblical Hebrew expert. From his beginnings in rural Minnesota to his scholarly work in generative linguistics, language acquisition, Greek and Hebrew exegesis, and biblical theology, Dr. Scheumann’s story is inspirational. Dr. Scheumann employs a communicative methodology that incor...