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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

March 13, 2024 • shane hartley • Episode 8

“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 she incorporates her Christian faith naturally into her curriculum, and her encouraging experiences with Christian community on campus.

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Email this professor at: jaram@uncw.edu

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Writing Novels
04:09 Embarrassing College Moment
06:13 Turning Point in Faith
08:49 Struggling with Doubt
10:34 Experiencing God's Love
12:14 Bonding with Students on Trips
12:49 Incorporating Faith into the Curriculum
18:39 Dealing with Doubt and Belief in God
18:45 Challenges of Connecting with Other Professors
20:01 Limited Time for Interactions
20:28 Believers in Academia
21:28 Challenging the Separation of Faith and Academia
21:49 Perceptions of Professors
22:33 Supportive Students
22:37 Advice for 18-Year-Old Self
23:34 Advice for Graduating Seniors
24:12 Advice for Christian Professors
25:12 Advice for Parents of College Students
25:42 Contacting the Professor
27:27 Introduction and Website Resources
27:56 How to Ask a Question and Be Featured on the Show
28:26 Sharing and Subscribing
28:54 Financial Support for Faculty Commons Ministry

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