Meet The Prof, with Shane & Spence
Shane Hartley and Spence Hackney receive questions from college students and ask them to Christian professors in a fun, insightful interview format.
Our mission: to encourage Christ-centered conversations on the college campus.
We hope these interviews will help college students, inspire professors, and encourage parents and grandparents of college students.
Episodes
31 episodes
MTP 30 Karen Petersen Part 2, The Role of Joy and Doubt in Christian Life
Karen Petersen, the President of Hendrix College, shares the importance of joy, questioning, and community support in navigating college life. Petersen also offers valuable advice for students and parents, highlighting the significance of praye...
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Episode 30
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20:44
MTP 29: Karen Petersen PART 1, Bringing one's whole self into leadership & getting criticism for it.
Dr. Karen Petersen is the president of Hendrix College. We discuss Dr. Petersen's embarrassing moment at her college graduation, her difficult childhood, and her transformation through encountering God's grace. She shares how her faith has infl...
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Episode 29
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30:20
MTP 28: Bill Fisk on wrestling with God about sharing his faith with students and responding to hostility.
In this episode of Meet the Prof, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Dr. Bill Fisk, Professor Emeritus in Teacher Education at Clemson University, who has seen God’s hand at work in his life and career. Bill candidly discusses his st...
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Episode 28
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32:17
MTP 27: Marcus Kilpatrick, From Small Town to Academia: A Journey of Faith and Fitness
In this episode of Meet The Prof, we sit down with Dr. Marcus Kilpatrick, a Professor of Exercise Science at the University of South Florida. Dr. Kilpatrick shares his unique journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a respected academic...
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Episode 27
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38:18
MTP 26: Rob Niewoehner, Top Gun Teaching: A Journey of Flight and Faith
In this inspiring episode of Meet the Prof, we sit down with Rob Niewoehner, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the United States Naval Academy. With nearly 50 years of experience as a Navy aviator and test pilot, Rob shares his incredible j...
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Episode 26
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42:06
MTP 25: Doug Matthews, Part 2, Faith-Filled Science and Spiritual Darkness on the College Campus
Doug is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire.You can email Doug at: matthedb@uwec.eduRead more about Doug on MeetTheProf.com:
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Episode 25
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30:32
MTP 24: Doug Matthews, Part 1, On Faith, Fumbles, and Finding your Purpose
Doug is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. He discusses how to understand and embrace who God made you to be, how he discovered his passion for psychology and neuroscience, how the Christian faith intersects w...
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Episode 24
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29:03
MTP 23: Irene Hatsu on LGBTQ+ questions, authenticity, career guidance for students, & resilience.
Irene is an Associate Professor of Human Nutrition at The Ohio State University. She shares about:The Importance of Christian CommunityLiving Authentically and Not Hiding Your FaithAdaptability and Resilience A...
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Episode 23
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44:49
MTP 22: Linda Gurganus, The Influence of an Approachable Professor
Linda is a retired lecturer of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She shares about growing up without her father, being approachable and vulnerable as a professor (and growing up with a pet skunk).Takea...
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Episode 22
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33:13
MTP 21: John Chen on Redefining Success: Living According to God's Will
John Chen is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Baylor University.Takeaways:Finding fulfillment requires surrendering worldly pursuits and relying on God.John led a student to Christ in his office!Dou...
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Episode 21
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56:24
MTP 20: Moorad Alexanian from Cuba to Mexico, knowing yourself, CS Lewis, nothingness, and arming students with the truth.
Dr. Moorad Alexanian, Professor of Physics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, shares his personal journey of becoming a Christian and Jesus' impact on his life. He discusses the role of the Bible in understanding oneself, the need ...
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Episode 20
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32:31
MTP 19: On empathy, distraction, finding purpose and connections in college, and her Hoopty!
We sit down with Maria Tyler, Clinical Instructor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She shares her new journey as a nurse educator, the pivotal role of empathy, her wisdom and passion for helping students find their pur...
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Episode 19
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28:53
MTP 18: Joe Brazel, Christian Professor of Accounting on dealing with adversity & serving students.
Joe Brazel is a Jenkins Distinguished Professor of Accounting at North Carolina State University. He shares about a major adversity that drew him closer to God.He advises students to choose a major based on what they enjoy reading...
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Episode 18
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19:02
MTP 17: Stephanie Thomason on adoption, servant leadership as Christian professor, student trauma
In this episode of Meet the Prof, Stephanie Thomason, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Tampa, invites students to connect with her YouTube channel called Truth Matters at: https://www.youtube.com/@Dash_023and by email:...
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Episode 17
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36:46
MTP 16: Will Sparks on self-awareness, imposter syndrome, healthy technology, finding your calling.
Dr. Will Sparks is the Chair and Professor of Leadership at Queens University. He’s a TED Speaker, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author, and an award-winning teacher and researcher. He’s done organizational design and executive coaching for the Charlot...
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Episode 16
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31:14
MTP 15: Nate Callender on public speaking, recognizing God-given gifts, how to overcome fears, science and belief in God, struggling with your faith Christian apologetics, and the value of students and professors building relationships with one another.
Nate Callender is an Associate Professor in the Aerospace Department of MTSU. He shares his journey from hating public speaking to becoming a professor, recognizing how God-given gifts can help in career decisions, and how transparency helps us...
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Episode 15
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37:31
MTP 14: Rachelle Beckner, on identity and faith in career transitions and teaching communication skills to engineers.
Rachelle is a full-time Lecturer of Communications in the Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University. She also operates a marketing and fundraising consulting boutique -- Beckner Creative. Rachelle shares her journey from a career...
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Episode 14
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23:11
MTP 13: Phil Bishop, Naval Academy to academia, students' struggles with loneliness, compatibility of faith and science, and healthy skepticism.
Dr. Phil Bishop, pbishop@retiree.ua.edu, is a retired Professor or Exercise Physiology at the University of Alabama. Phil shares how the complexity of the human body points to design and the existence...
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Episode 13
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31:55
MTP 12: Robbie Quinn on finding mentors, taking risks to broaden friendships, new opportunities.
Robbie Quinn, quinnr@ecu.edu, is an Associate Professor of Art Education of East Carolina University. He shares the importance of finding mentors, how art can be a reflection of God's beauty and creativity, the influential platform and future o...
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Episode 12
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19:51
MTP 11: Aba Ebong, his upbringing in Nigeria, divine intervention, personal transformation, power of prayer and fearless faith
Aba is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, aebong1@uncc.edu. He reveals his deep-rooted love for the Word of God which was shaped by his u...
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Episode 11
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14:39
MTP 10: PARENTS’ EDITION, Laurie Kubicek on Joy in the Classroom, College Send-offs, Perseverance, and the Power of Prayer
Laurie Kubicek is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Sacramento State, lkubicek@csus.eduLaurie shares her journey into teaching, reflecting on the joy she found in the classroom and...
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Episode 10
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29:39
MTP: 09 Isaac Loh, on How to Approach Friends Without Judging and Breaking Barriers Between Students and Professors
Isaac Loh, lohi@uncw.edu, is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He shares about taking steps of faith as a professor, approaching friends who a...
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Episode 9
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27:56
MTP: 08, Marianella Jara, How to Welcome College Students Into Christian Communities, The Reward of Taking College Students Overseas, Advice for Students to Not Rush Important Decisions; Nella is a Senior Lecturer of Spanish at UNC Wilmington
“Profe Jara”, as her students call her, shares a pivotal experience in her faith journey when she was invited to a Christian retreat as an international student, her long-term commitment and joy taking groups of students on overseas trips, how ...
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Episode 8
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29:20
MTP: 07, Greg Williams, Part 2, on Emotions as an Engineer, Sharing His Christian Faith with his Students While Respecting Their Spiritual Journeys, Creating an Approachable Classroom Environment, and The Value of Making Mistakes and Overcoming Challenges
watch this interview on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/rp3NW03GqQ8Greg shares his approach to sharing his faith with students and respecting their spiritual journeys, insights on creating a relatable and approachable classroom...
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Episode 7
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31:04
MTP 06: Greg Williams, Part 1, How is Engineering Compatible with the Christian Faith? The Importance of Embracing Doubt and Seeking Understanding. Greg is a Lecturer of Coastal Engineering at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Greg talks about his love for bluegrass music, learning to play the banjo, and an embarrassing moment from his college days about being “pantsed”.He shares the stabling influence of his grandparents on his early faith, the importance of ...
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Episode 6
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26:49