The UNWavering Podcast

Tim Grosz is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Associate Director of Athletics at University of Northwestern – St. Paul. He creates an inviting team atmosphere that puts faith and connection at the center. His players say that winning isn’t the best part, it’s the relationships they build with each other. Coach Grosz says every season is special, whether they are champions or not, because God is...

Tim Sawyer, also known as T-Saw, is the Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at University of Northwestern - St. Paul.  He leads and conducts from the heart. Making a meaningful impact in students’ lives and faith journeys. Through music, he is reaching people for Christ in powerful ways.  Hear him share how he’s had the privilege of leading, teaching, and mentoring students in UNW...

Kevin Thompson retired from Custodial Services at University of Northwestern – St. Paul after 40 years of making real, life-changing impact.   What began as a one-year plan turned into 40 years at UNW, and he’s loved every second. Him and his team have done amazing work to make UNW a beautiful campus—inside and out.  Hear his story as he shares that meaningful connections and intentional conversat...

Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek is the President of University of Northwestern – St. Paul and Northwestern Media. Hear as he explains UNW’s new campaign, Amplify the Gospel .  This campaign was publicly launched during Homecoming 2025, and the community is very excited. This episode dives deep into the three initiatives of phase one, including the Northwestern Media Expansion, the Classical Christian Honors...

Patti Wiens ‘59 is the Distinguished Alumna of the Year at University of Northwestern – St. Paul! She received this award by making an impact in the field of education, as well as in her community, church, and world. Patti is an author, educator, wife, and mother who has shared the Gospel and love of God with so many people.  After overcoming a painful childhood, she shares how God worked through...

Jennifer Hunter is the Director and Professor of Theatre at University of Northwestern – St. Paul. She shares that her role is more than just a job. From sharing her favorite plays to her passion for theatre, you’ll hear how she is equipping the next generation. She says that theatre impacts lives when actors share their God-given gifts with an audience. People’s hearts are moved and lives transfo...

BONUS EPISODE! Your hosts, Monte and Cassie, are talking about all things Homecoming at University of Northwestern – St. Paul! Hear as they explain everything from the 3rd Annual Purple Donut Run and Campaign Kickoff to the Block Party and Showcase of the Arts. This is your behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating and planning Homecoming—plus a few tips and tricks along the way! 🎧 Subscr...

Bret Hyder is the Vice President of Student Experience at University of Northwestern – St. Paul. He has a gift of connecting with people and creating community. Hear as he explains how Student Experience is making changes to ensure UNW is an amazing experience for students. He loves to laugh, connect, and make a difference in students’ lives.  🎧 Subscribe and leave a rating wherever you listen. ...

Matt Moore ‘99 is the Head Football Coach at University of Northwestern – St. Paul. Over the past 30 years, he has led a program that puts Christ at the center.  Hear as he explains how Northwestern’s football team is blessed with godly men and amazing students. As much as he cares about winning, he’s even more passionate to equip the next generation to be great leaders as future husbands, fathers...

Dr. Juan Carlos Téllez is the Associate Chair of Christian Ministries and Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies at University of Northwestern – St. Paul. He shares that intercultural interactions are all around, and we need to share Jesus with people who are not like us.   He has a gift to connect with others. He loves to ask questions and is genuinely interested in how others see the world...

Beth Wilmeth ‘02 is the Head Volleyball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at University of Northwestern – St. Paul. Her purpose is to fuse faith principles into sports and make an eternal impact.   Hear as she explains her core missions as a coach and how her players are living it out both on and off the court. Her goal is to cultivate players’ skills, faith, and lives.   🎧 Subscribe and leav...

Dr. Mark Muska ‘76 is an alum and Professor Emeritus of Biblical & Theological Studies at University of Northwestern – St. Paul. He has a heart for teaching and sharing the Gospel so that others can understand Scripture more deeply and live out a Christ-centered worldview. Hear as he explains what it means to follow Jesus with an UNWavering faith.  🎧 Subscribe and leave a rating wherever you...

Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek is the President of University of Northwestern – St. Paul and Northwestern Media. Hear him explain the meaning and message behind the new Northwestern tagline, We Are UNWavering.  He has a passion to lead and bring up the next generation through Northwestern. He says it all starts with having an UNWavering love for God’s Word and an UNWavering love for God’s world.   🎧 Subscr...

Welcome to The UNWavering Podcast! Co-hosted by Monte Abeler (’12) and Cassie Plantage (’07) of the UNW Alumni Office, The UNWavering Podcast brings you fun, thoughtful conversations with the people who shape University of Northwestern – St. Paul. No matter how you're connected to Northwestern—alum, student, parent, staff, faculty, or friend—this podcast is created to keep you connected to th...