MU Talks

MU Talks sits down with Professor Jeremiah Peck to discuss burnout in church ministry. Whether you're in ministry and want to educate yourself on burnout or want to be part of creating a culture in your own church that protects against burnout, this conversation is full of wisdom for you. Learn more about Jeremiah’s work and research at https://allychristiancounseling.com and on his YouTube channel Ally Academy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqCiGsSzZstfTbB9eZBF7w

Dr. Craig Williford joins the MU Talks hosts to talk about where courageous leaders find their strength and to share with us his own lessons learned from over 40 years of leadership in the church and higher education.

MU Talks welcomes Dr. Daniel Scalberg, Professor of History at Multnomah University, to discuss the question, "When was America a Christian nation?" Dr. Scalberg's research and writing has focused on the Church in the 17th Century and brings to the conversation a wealth of knowledge about the role of the Church in the founding of America.

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Greg Burch, Professor of Global Development and Justice at Multnomah University. We'll talk about Greg's work on behalf of vulnerable kids around the globe and his passion for preparing students to go into the mission field seeking justice for people inside and outside the US. Check out Dr. Burch's online course, Protecting the Vulnerable: Keeping Kids Safe Globally on www.multnomahplus.com And his podcast Development and Justice at https://developmentandjustice.com/

MU Talks welcomes Professors of English, Dr. Domani Hintze-Pothen, and Dr. Douglas Schaak to discuss the way that reading changes us as humans by allowing us to step out of our limited life experience and to experience living in someone else’s skin. In light of that notion, they also share some of their recommendations for some best of all time books for our listeners.

Dr. Rev. Rob Hildebrand is one of MU Talks' co-hosts. He's a professor at Multnomah University and has a fascinating life story to share. Listen with us to find out how Rob's 30 years in youth ministry have led him to own his own chateau in France! You don't want to miss it. Also check out Rob and Leslie’s story via their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLBmuODkWeWhFnC-XV-Lbhg

This episode of MU Talks features Professor Kristyn Kidney, Director of Multnomah University's TESOL program. Professor Kidney and the MU Talks hosts discuss the role of relationships in learning and how digital classrooms affect students' ability to form the kind of connections that are indispensable to successful learning outcomes. Please let us know your thoughts on this as well.

In honor of MLKJ Day, MU Talks has invited Multnomah University's Vice President of Diversity and Inclusive Development, Dr. Jessica Taylor to a conversation on Belonging. Listen in as Dr. Taylor and MU Talk's hosts discuss the importance of belonging and the work required to be a person who belongs and who makes space for others to belong.

MU Talks welcomes Dr. Jason Stuckey, soil scientist, and professor at Multnomah University to a discussion on the role of soil in the environmental challenges of today. If you don’t know the difference between soil and dirt or want to know why soil is key to your water security, this episode is for you! Please let us know what you think about this topic as well.

This is the fourth and final week in our Advent series and we’ve invited Dr. Ray Lubeck to discuss the topic of Love. We'll discuss God's love and why it fills us with awe this time of year as well as what Dr. Lubeck has to say to anyone who wishes they felt God's love but doesn't. Dr. Lubeck is a longtime Faculty member at Multnomah University, an author, and an MU Plus Instructor.

This is the third week in our four-week series for Advent. We've invited Dr. Kristen White to discuss Joy and ways of cultivating it this season even in the midst of busyness or personal pain. Dr. White is a professional therapist and a professor in Multnomah University's counseling program. If you are facing obstacles to experiencing joy this season, join us as we learn about cultivating joy that transcends our circumstances.

This is the second in our four-week series for Advent. This week we'll be discussing peace in the midst of conflict with Dr. Karen Fancher. Dr. Fancher is one of Multnomah University's experts in the Global Development and Justice program. In our discussion, Dr. Fancher unpacks our misconceptions of peace and encourages us to be people who not only live in peace but actively seek peaceful transformations in our immediate context.

Starting with this episode of MU Talks, we're kicking off the season of advent with a special series. For the next four weeks, we'll be releasing conversations about the traditional advent themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love with esteemed MU Faculty. This first week we are discussing Hope in Ecclesiastes with Dr. Karl Kutz. Dr. Kutz is an expert in Old Testament as well as the biblical languages. In this episode, we discuss how one of the most pessimistic books in the Bible also reveals the best and truest hope for our lives: a God who comes near to us in every circumstance.

What would you tell the world 50 years from now? Find out what Dr. Paul Metzger, distinguished Professor, and Scholar at Multnomah University had to say to that. Join Rob, Renee, and Alin in this new episode with Dr. Metzger as they talk about a theology of culture and to learn more about Cultural Encounters, the Academic Journal published by the New Wine Center for Integration and Cultural Engagement at Multnomah University

MU Talks is excited to introduce a new co-host, Renee Duffy. In this episode, we get to learn more about Renee and about her passion for the Higher Ed space. Renee is the Academic Operations Coordinator at Multnomah University and a great addition to our podcast. Please join us in welcoming Renee and we hope you enjoy this great conversation.

A discussion about conflict and the role conflict has (or should have) in Higher Ed. How do we talk about conflict? What is conflict? Join Alin and Rob in this new episode and share your thoughts on this topic as we would love to hear from you as well.

Have you seen the latest show on Netflix called Squid Games? If yes, you know what we are talking about when we wrestle with the complex discussion of higher ed and finances. If you have not seen it, then you really want to listen to this podcast episode.

What has changed in Higher Ed and what we, two educators/administrators in Higher Ed think has been the impact of the Global Pandemic on Higher Ed? Join Rob and Alin in this discussion and let us know what you think has changed.

Wrapping up the first MU Talks season, Rob and Alin reflect on more than nine months worth of episodes and great topics. Started off as a space to wrestle with all things academia and all too quickly became an archive and a journal of Coronavirus Covid-19's impact on Higher Ed and ultimately every aspect of our lives. We hope you enjoy this last episode of reflection and self-reflection.

Today, more than ever, we need to consider and perhaps reconsider the role of the Academy in a polarized, politicized, polemicized, and pandamicezed world. Rob and Alin talk about some ways in which Higher Education should be a solution for the unhealthy polarization of our society and also the way in which we may contribute to it. As you already know, these are raw, transparent, and hopefully insightful discussions. Enjoy and share if you got any value out of this.