Best Shane Hartley And Spence Hackney Podcasts (2025)

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MTP 69: Karen Liller Pt 2, Why a student called her brave, & Christian USF profs launch a community 30:06

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Dr. Karen Liller, Distinguished University Health Professor in the College of Public Health at the University of South Florida, shares how consistent, respectful openness about her Christian faith—something as simple as wearing a cross daily—has sparked student conversations, encouraged fellow faculty, and shaped her public-health advocacy and rese…

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MTP 69: Karen Liller Pt 2, Why a student called her brave, & Christian USF profs launch a community 30:06

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Dr. Karen Liller, Distinguished University Health Professor in the College of Public Health at the University of South Florida, shares how consistent, respectful openness about her Christian faith—something as simple as wearing a cross daily—has sparked student conversations, encouraged fellow faculty, and shaped her public-health advocacy and rese…

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MTP 68: Karen Liller Part 1, How to Build Resilience and Encourage Compassion 27:06

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Spence and I were impressed by Karen's compassion for her students. In part 1 of this interview, Dr. Karen Liller, Distinguished University Health Professor at the University of South Florida and Director of the Activist Lab, shares her journey of faith, grief, and resilience. From childhood imagination to moments of public embarrassment, to losing…

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MTP 68: Karen Liller Part 1, How to Build Resilience and Encourage Compassion 27:06

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Spence and I were impressed by Karen's compassion for her students. In part 1 of this interview, Dr. Karen Liller, Distinguished University Health Professor at the University of South Florida and Director of the Activist Lab, shares her journey of faith, grief, and resilience. From childhood imagination to moments of public embarrassment, to losing…

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MTP 67: “And I Will Give You Rest”: Finding Your True Identity in Jesus through Sabbath Keeping, Roundtable Part 2 15:10

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This episode is part 2 of our roundtable discussion with Christian professors from around the country. We explore themes of Sabbath rest and identity in Christ, and professors share personal stories and practical ways to keep Jesus at the center of academic life and our identity. Main Takeaways Practicing Sabbath is vital to resisting the pressure …

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MTP 67: “And I Will Give You Rest”: Finding Your True Identity in Jesus through Sabbath Keeping, Roundtable Part 2 15:10

2M ago15:10

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This episode is part 2 of our roundtable discussion with Christian professors from around the country. We explore themes of Sabbath rest and identity in Christ, and professors share personal stories and practical ways to keep Jesus at the center of academic life and our identity. Main Takeaways Practicing Sabbath is vital to resisting the pressure …

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MTP 66: Roundtable Discussion, How to Recenter Your Identity on Jesus Instead of Work, Part 1 18:53

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In this unique roundtable format of Meet The Prof, we gather over a dozen Christian professors from campuses across the country to discuss a timely and personal question: how do we avoid getting our identity from our work instead of Christ? Inspired by a powerful clip from Sara Myers, the episode explores real struggles, vulnerable stories, and pra…

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MTP 66: Roundtable Discussion, How to Recenter Your Identity on Jesus Instead of Work, Part 1 18:53

2M ago18:53

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In this unique roundtable format of Meet The Prof, we gather over a dozen Christian professors from campuses across the country to discuss a timely and personal question: how do we avoid getting our identity from our work instead of Christ? Inspired by a powerful clip from Sara Myers, the episode explores real struggles, vulnerable stories, and pra…

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MTP 65: Denis LaClare Pt 2, How to Launch Ministries at Community Colleges and More 32:20

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Dr. Denis LaClare, Professor of Education at Porterville College in California, shares his inspiring journey of launching both faculty and student ministries. With experience in both campus ministry and higher education, Denis opens up about his outreach to international students, creative tabling strategies, and bold witness alongside fellow profe…

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MTP 65: Denis LaClare Pt 2, How to Launch Ministries at Community Colleges and More 32:20

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Dr. Denis LaClare, Professor of Education at Porterville College in California, shares his inspiring journey of launching both faculty and student ministries. With experience in both campus ministry and higher education, Denis opens up about his outreach to international students, creative tabling strategies, and bold witness alongside fellow profe…

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MTP 64: Denis LaClare Part 1, How to Step Into Disciple-Making by Launching a Student or Faculty Ministry 31:01

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Dr. Denis LaClare is a Professor of Education at Porterville College in California with a rare perspective: he serves both as a campus minister and as a full-time professor. In this episode, Denis shares his powerful testimony of how a sports-focused Canadian student came to Christ through brokenness, family, and a coach's profanity. He also opens …

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MTP 64: Denis LaClare Part 1, How to Step Into Disciple-Making by Launching a Student or Faculty Ministry 31:01

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Dr. Denis LaClare is a Professor of Education at Porterville College in California with a rare perspective: he serves both as a campus minister and as a full-time professor. In this episode, Denis shares his powerful testimony of how a sports-focused Canadian student came to Christ through brokenness, family, and a coach's profanity. He also opens …

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MTP 63: Sara Myers Part 2, How to Launch a Campus Fellowship and Pray for Your Students 21:42

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In Part 2 of our interview, Dr. Sara Myers, Associate Chancellor of Research and Creative Activity and Professor of Biomechanics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), shares how she has grown bolder in her faith as a professor. In response to a student’s question about faith and legal boundaries, she gives practical advice for Christian pro…

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MTP 63: Sara Myers Part 2, How to Launch a Campus Fellowship and Pray for Your Students 21:42

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In Part 2 of our interview, Dr. Sara Myers, Associate Chancellor of Research and Creative Activity and Professor of Biomechanics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), shares how she has grown bolder in her faith as a professor. In response to a student’s question about faith and legal boundaries, she gives practical advice for Christian pro…

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MTP 62 Sara Myers Pt 1, How do you surrender your professional identity to Jesus? 🧑‍⚕️🧑‍🏭🧑‍💼👨‍💼👷 17:44

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In this episode of Meet the Prof, we sit down with Dr. Sara Myers, Professor of Biomechanics and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activity at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Sara shares openly about a challenging season in her marriage during grad school, and how God used that time to deepen her faith, reshape her priorities…

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MTP 62 Sara Myers Pt 1, How do you surrender your professional identity to Jesus? 🧑‍⚕️🧑‍🏭🧑‍💼👨‍💼👷 17:44

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In this episode of Meet the Prof, we sit down with Dr. Sara Myers, Professor of Biomechanics and Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activity at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Sara shares openly about a challenging season in her marriage during grad school, and how God used that time to deepen her faith, reshape her priorities…

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MTP 61: Jonathan Boreyko Pt 2, How to Reject War Mindset, Worship in Fog Harvesting & God's Tenure 31:08

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In this second episode, Dr. Jonathan Boreyko, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, shares how he integrates his Christian faith into his teaching, collaborates with ministries through the Bradley Study Center, and encourages bold yet peaceful Christian witness on campus. He discusses student doubts, research on fog harves…

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MTP 61: Jonathan Boreyko Pt 2, How to Reject War Mindset, Worship in Fog Harvesting & God's Tenure 31:08

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In this second episode, Dr. Jonathan Boreyko, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, shares how he integrates his Christian faith into his teaching, collaborates with ministries through the Bradley Study Center, and encourages bold yet peaceful Christian witness on campus. He discusses student doubts, research on fog harves…

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MTP 60: Jonathan Boreyko Part 1 on Why Your Kid’s College Years Matter, Faith, Fluids and Grade Anxiety 31:53

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jonathan Boreyko, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. Jonathan shares his journey from a works-based "moralistic therapeutic deism" to a vibrant faith in Christ sparked by a Bible study in Romans. He discusses teaching thermodynamics with a theological twist, guiding students through con…

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MTP 60: Jonathan Boreyko Part 1 on Why Your Kid’s College Years Matter, Faith, Fluids and Grade Anxiety 31:53

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jonathan Boreyko, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. Jonathan shares his journey from a works-based "moralistic therapeutic deism" to a vibrant faith in Christ sparked by a Bible study in Romans. He discusses teaching thermodynamics with a theological twist, guiding students through con…

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MTP 59: Jane Zhang Part 2 on Difficult Government Policies for Colleges, Faculty Prayer, & Natural Witness 25:58

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In this inspiring Part 2 of our interview, Dr. Qiong “Jane” Zhang, a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida, shares her thoughts as a Christian professor about governmental policies affecting colleges and international students. She shares how she initiated a faculty prayer group on campus, offers prayer…

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MTP 59: Jane Zhang Part 2, God & Government Policies for Colleges, Faculty Prayer, & Natural Witnessing 25:58

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In this inspiring second part of our interview, Dr. Qiong “Jane” Zhang, a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida, shares her thoughts as a Christian professor about governmental policies affecting colleges and international students. She shares how she initiated a faculty prayer group on campus, offers p…

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MTP 58: Jane Zhang Part 1, How God's Love Embraces International Students Apart from Performance 23:44

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Dr. Jane Qiong Zhang is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida. In this episode, she shares her powerful story of moving from China to the U.S. for graduate school and encountering the love of God in a small, remote town. She opens up about her early struggles with performance-based identity, the life-…

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MTP 58: Jane Zhang Part 1, How God's Love Embraces International Students Apart from Performance 23:44

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Dr. Jane Qiong Zhang is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida. In this episode, she shares her powerful story of moving from China to the U.S. for graduate school and encountering the love of God in a small, remote town. She opens up about her early struggles with performance-based identity, the life-…

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MTP 57: Jon Walker Part 2, How One Professor Started a Christian Student Group on His Campus 18:43

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Jon Walker, Professor of History at Forsyth Tech Community College, shares real-life stories of starting and leading a Christian student group on a community college campus. Jon talks about the power of offering prayer to students, building a sense of belonging, and creating space for Christ-centered conversations …

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MTP 57: Jon Walker Part 2, How One Professor Started a Christian Student Group on His Campus 18:43

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Jon Walker, Professor of History at Forsyth Tech Community College, shares real-life stories of starting and leading a Christian student group on a community college campus. Jon talks about the power of offering prayer to students, building a sense of belonging, and creating space for Christ-centered conversations …

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MTP 56: Jon Walker Part 1 on Teaching as a Calling 19:46

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In this episode, Shane and Spence talk with Jon Walker, a history professor at Forsyth Tech Community College. Jon shares about his spiritual journey, how he wrestled with the decision between full-time ministry and teaching, and what it means to integrate faith in the classroom. He opens up about trauma in his early professional career, how God us…

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MTP 56: Jon Walker Part 1 on Teaching as a Calling 19:46

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In this episode, Shane and Spence talk with Jon Walker, a history professor at Forsyth Tech Community College. Jon shares about his spiritual journey, how he wrestled with the decision between full-time ministry and teaching, and what it means to integrate faith in the classroom. He opens up about trauma in his early professional career, how God us…

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MTP 55: Jeff Colbert Part 2 on Classroom Debates, Praying for Students, and Professors’ Faith Steps 16:38

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Jeff Colbert, Political Science professor at UNC Greensboro, shares wisdom on how Christian professors can be a godly influence without dominating classroom debates. He talks about praying for students, encouraging respectful dialogue, and building Christian faculty community. He also offers heartfelt advice for parents, students, and faculty—and s…

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MTP 55: Jeff Colbert Part 2 on Classroom Debates, Praying for Students, and Professors’ Faith Steps 16:38

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Jeff Colbert, Political Science professor at UNC Greensboro, shares wisdom on how Christian professors can be a godly influence without dominating classroom debates. He talks about praying for students, encouraging respectful dialogue, and building Christian faculty community. He also offers heartfelt advice for parents, students, and faculty—and s…

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MTP 54: Jeff Colbert Part 1, How One Professor Bridges Beliefs & Politics in the Classroom 20:54

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What happens when a college professor breaks into tears… at Disney World? Or gets spiritually called out by a student? We sit down with Jeff Colbert, Political Science professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Jeff shares his love for Disney World, how his own freshman year changed everything. He tells how as a professor, his lif…

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MTP 54: Jeff Colbert Part 1, How One Professor Bridges Beliefs & Politics in the Classroom 20:54

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What happens when a college professor breaks into tears… at Disney World? Or gets spiritually called out by a student? We sit down with Jeff Colbert, Political Science professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Jeff shares his love for Disney World, how his own freshman year changed everything. He tells how as a professor, his lif…

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MTP 53: Jonathan Pettigrew, Part 2, Going Deep with Worldviews & Professors’ Evangelism 26:52

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane Hartley continues with part 2 of his interview with Dr. Jonathan Pettigrew, a professor in the School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. They go deep discussing how Dr. Pettigrew integrates his Christian faith into his academic career, mentors students in their spiritual journeys, and address…

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MTP 53: Jonathan Pettigrew, Part 2, Going Deep with Worldviews & Professors’ Evangelism 26:52

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane Hartley continues with part 2 of his interview with Dr. Jonathan Pettigrew, a professor in the School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. They go deep discussing how Dr. Pettigrew integrates his Christian faith into his academic career, mentors students in their spiritual journeys, and address…

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MTP 52: Jonathan Pettigrew Part 1, From Campus Minister to Professor, learning to profess Christ through faith-learning integration 31:11

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Jonathan Pettigrew is a professor in the School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. In part 1 of our interview, he shares how his journey from campus minister to professor shaped his understanding of student discipleship, faith-learning integration, and ministry through academia. He offers deep reflections on spiritual formation, pa…

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MTP 52: Jonathan Pettigrew Part 1, From Campus Minister to Professor, learning to profess Christ through faith-learning integration 31:11

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Jonathan Pettigrew is a professor in the School of Human Communication at Arizona State University. In part 1 of our interview, he shares how his journey from campus minister to professor shaped his understanding of student discipleship, faith-learning integration, and ministry through academia. He offers deep reflections on spiritual formation, pa…

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MTP 51: Ashlee Balena, Part 2, How a Syllabus Link Led to Saving a Woman’s Life in a Guatemalan Dump 22:55

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Dr. Ashlee Balena is a senior lecturer of Spanish at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. In this episode, she shares powerful stories of following God's promptings in everyday life, from small acts of kindness to moments of deep spiritual impact. She also discusses her approach to classroom engagement, including her strong stance on techn…

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MTP 51: Ashlee Balena, Part 2, How a Syllabus Link Led to Saving a Woman’s Life in a Guatemalan Dump 22:55

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Dr. Ashlee Balena is a senior lecturer of Spanish at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. In this episode, she shares powerful stories of following God's promptings in everyday life, from small acts of kindness to moments of deep spiritual impact. She also discusses her approach to classroom engagement, including her strong stance on techn…

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MTP 50: Ashlee Balena, Part 1, UNC Wilmington, Sharing Christ as a Professor While Keeping Your Job 28:32

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Dr. Ashlee Balena, Senior Lecturer of Spanish at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, shares how she integrates her Christian faith into her role as a professor. We discuss her journey back to Christ, practical ways she signals to students that she is a safe space for Christ-centered conversations, and bold steps of obedience that have led …

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MTP 50: Ashlee Balena, Part 1, UNC Wilmington, Sharing Christ as a Professor While Keeping Your Job 28:32

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Dr. Ashlee Balena, Senior Lecturer of Spanish at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, shares how she integrates her Christian faith into her role as a professor. We discuss her journey back to Christ, practical ways she signals to students that she is a safe space for Christ-centered conversations, and bold steps of obedience that have led …

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MTP 49: Janet Reed, Part 2 on Teaching Controversial Topics While Staying True to Your Faith 🤔 16:01

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane Hartley continues his conversation with Dr. Janet Reed, Professor of Nursing at Kent State University. Janet shares how she navigates teaching topics that could conflict with her faith, her research on generative AI and virtual reality in healthcare, and how faith underpins her academic work. She also provide…

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MTP 49: Janet Reed, Part 2 on Teaching Controversial Topics While Staying True to Your Faith 🤔 16:01

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane Hartley continues his conversation with Dr. Janet Reed, Professor of Nursing at Kent State University. Janet shares how she navigates teaching topics that could conflict with her faith, her research on generative AI and virtual reality in healthcare, and how faith underpins her academic work. She also provide…

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MTP 48: Janet Reed, Part 1 on Finding Christian Faculty & Staff on Your Campus 🔭 17:53

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane interviews Dr. Janet Reed, an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Kent State University. Janet shares how she integrates her faith into her work as a nursing professor, from helping create a Christian faculty and staff group on campus to naturally engaging students in spiritual conversations. She also discusses…

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MTP 48: Janet Reed, Part 1 on Finding Christian Faculty & Staff on Your Campus 🔭 17:53

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane interviews Dr. Janet Reed, an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Kent State University. Janet shares how she integrates her faith into her work as a nursing professor, from helping create a Christian faculty and staff group on campus to naturally engaging students in spiritual conversations. She also discusses…

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MTP 47: Derek Crews Part 2 on A Professor’s Prayer List: How to Minister to Students Online 24:04

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane continues his conversation with Derek Crews, a Professor of Management at Texas Woman’s University. Derek shares how his approach to student relationships has changed over the years as he transitioned from in-person to primarily online teaching. He explains how he intentionally prays for his students and subt…

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MTP 47: Derek Crews Part 2 on A Professor’s Prayer List: How to Minister to Students Online 24:04

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In this episode of Meet The Prof, Shane continues his conversation with Derek Crews, a Professor of Management at Texas Woman’s University. Derek shares how his approach to student relationships has changed over the years as he transitioned from in-person to primarily online teaching. He explains how he intentionally prays for his students and subt…

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MTP 46: How to Enjoy Your Job as a Ministry, Derek Crews, Part 1, from Texas Woman's University 23:03

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In this episode of Meet the Prof, Shane interviews Dr. Derek Crews, a Professor of Management at Texas Woman's University. Dr. Crews emphasizes the importance of serving Christ in every profession and the need for Christian faculty to support one another in their calling as a professor. He discusses his experience teaching at a predominantly female…

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MTP 46: How to Enjoy Your Job as a Ministry, Derek Crews, Part 1, from Texas Woman's University 23:03

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In this episode of Meet the Prof, Shane interviews Dr. Derek Crews, a Professor of Management at Texas Woman's University. Dr. Crews emphasizes the importance of serving Christ in every profession and the need for Christian faculty to support one another in their calling as a professor. He discusses his experience teaching at a predominantly female…

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MTP 45: How The “Overlap Principle” Can Help You Avoid Burnout, Steve Hall, NC State, Part 2 20:58

8M ago20:58

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In this episode, Shane Hartley interviews NC State professor Steve Hall for Part 2 about overcoming fear, sharing faith in the classroom, and mentoring students. Steve offers helpful advice to other professors to avoid burnout and live out their faith on campus. Read more about Steve Hall online: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/steven…

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MTP 45: How The “Overlap Principle” Can Help You Avoid Burnout, Steve Hall, NC State, Part 2 20:58

8M ago20:58

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In this episode, Shane Hartley chats with NC State professor Steve Hall about overcoming fear, sharing faith in the classroom, and mentoring students. Steve offers helpful advice to other professors to avoid burnout and live out their faith on campus. Read more about Steve Hall online: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/steven-hall/ Prof…