Meet The Prof, with Shane & Spence

MTP 35: Jonathan Kladder Part 1, on Punk Rock, Worship Music, Dealing with Doubts about God, and Risk-Taking Environments

Shane Hartley Episode 35

Jonathan Kladder is a professor of Music Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and discusses:

  • the intersection of music education and faith in Christ  
  • his unique journey from being a punk rocker to becoming a music educator 
  • the importance of creating a safe and encouraging classroom environment  
  • on the influence of popular music, particularly U2, on worship music  
  • his spiritual journey through college and questions he faced  
  • on navigating secular academia as a Christian  
  • the importance of being a light in diverse environments  

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Email Jonathan: kladderj@uncw.edu 

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