With Faith in Mind Wed, 27 May 2026 13:38:02 -0400 http://www.upperhouse.org en © 2026 With Faith in Mind yes 66605440-d228-5cdb-abe9-7c73ae027c56 Upper House episodic false With Faith In Mind is intended for academically-minded, ecumenical Christians. Our goal is to engage listeners with a thoughtful and faith-informed perspective on important issues and big questions that our society faces. We do this by having real conversations with people who have great stories and expertise. In our first series, titled “Christian Education at the Crossroads," we’re interviewing top leaders and scholars in the Christian education space.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Upper House https://storage.buzzsprout.com/54p7cr6q4o3yn4olcymy2itk2jqa?.jpg With Faith in Mind http://www.upperhouse.org Christian Education at the Crossroads Season Wrap-up Christian Education at the Crossroads Season Wrap-up That's a wrap. Thanks so much for joining us for season one of With Faith in Mind as we explored "Christian Education at the Crossroads. Thank you for joining us and please reach out with your thoughts on Season One and what you'd like to see in season two. 

You can reach us at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org 

Learn more about Upper House at www.upperhouse.org, and check out our other podcast, UpWords, available on all major podcast platforms. 

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin, and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> That's a wrap. Thanks so much for joining us for season one of With Faith in Mind as we explored "Christian Education at the Crossroads. Thank you for joining us and please reach out with your thoughts on Season One and what you'd like to see in season two. 

You can reach us at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org 

Learn more about Upper House at www.upperhouse.org, and check out our other podcast, UpWords, available on all major podcast platforms. 

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin, and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 5c5ccf42-d7fd-4f08-8a6d-8faff4ae82b3 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3669 1 24 full false The Catholic Intellectual Tradition The Catholic Intellectual Tradition Daniel Wasserman-Soler, Executive Director of the Lumen Christi Institute, sits down with Dan Hummel to discuss the Catholic intellectual tradition and how it engages with higher education both within and outside Catholic contexts. 

Learn about Daniel & The Lumen Christi Institute

Read Daniel's Book: Truth in Many Tongues: Religious Conversion and the Languages of the Early Spanish Empire

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Daniel Wasserman-Soler, Executive Director of the Lumen Christi Institute, sits down with Dan Hummel to discuss the Catholic intellectual tradition and how it engages with higher education both within and outside Catholic contexts. 

Learn about Daniel & The Lumen Christi Institute

Read Daniel's Book: Truth in Many Tongues: Religious Conversion and the Languages of the Early Spanish Empire

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House a408abee-685c-407d-8d3e-f7a085b2d6f0 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3212 1 23 full false Science & Faith Integration Science & Faith Integration Janel Curry, President of the American Scientific Affiliation, sits down with Dan Hummel to discuss the importance of integrating Christian faith alongside professional and intellectual lives. 

Learn about Janel Curry & the American Scientific Affiliation

Read Janel's book: Reading Hong Kong, Reading Ourselves

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin, and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Janel Curry, President of the American Scientific Affiliation, sits down with Dan Hummel to discuss the importance of integrating Christian faith alongside professional and intellectual lives. 

Learn about Janel Curry & the American Scientific Affiliation

Read Janel's book: Reading Hong Kong, Reading Ourselves

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin, and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 0df8616a-8880-4c65-bf4e-143bd4079310 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2826 1 22 full false The Christian Study Center Experience The Christian Study Center Experience John Terrill, Executive Director of Upper House, joins our producer Jesse Koopman to discuss Christian study centers, their missions, and the experiences they bring to the university communities they serve. 

Learn about John Terrill & Upper House

Read John's recent article in Common Good: What Does It Mean To Belong?

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> John Terrill, Executive Director of Upper House, joins our producer Jesse Koopman to discuss Christian study centers, their missions, and the experiences they bring to the university communities they serve. 

Learn about John Terrill & Upper House

Read John's recent article in Common Good: What Does It Mean To Belong?

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House c9ba59f0-d32c-436f-8e83-746863d08258 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3518 1 21 full false Educational Leadership: Boards, Foundations & Leaders Educational Leadership: Boards, Foundations & Leaders What roles might foundations, boards, and leaders play in facilitating Christian Education? Steven Moore, CEO Emeritus of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust joins John Terrill for a fascinating conversation that pulls back the curtain on these significant influences.

Learn about Steve Moore &  M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Watch one of Steven's Lectures: Business & The Environment 2019.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin, and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

We'd love to hear from you! Please share your comments and questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. 

]]> What roles might foundations, boards, and leaders play in facilitating Christian Education? Steven Moore, CEO Emeritus of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust joins John Terrill for a fascinating conversation that pulls back the curtain on these significant influences.

Learn about Steve Moore &  M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Watch one of Steven's Lectures: Business & The Environment 2019.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin, and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

We'd love to hear from you! Please share your comments and questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. 

]]> Upper House aa823887-b52f-4663-a9e2-c38e9b7f1ade Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500 4146 1 20 full false Epistemology: Integrating Faith and Truth In Education Epistemology: Integrating Faith and Truth In Education Stan Wallace, President & CEO of Global Scholars, joins John Terrill to talk about the integration of faith in the secular university. 

Learn about Stan Wallace & Global Scholars

Check out Stan's Podcast: Thinking Christianly.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin, and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Stan Wallace, President & CEO of Global Scholars, joins John Terrill to talk about the integration of faith in the secular university. 

Learn about Stan Wallace & Global Scholars

Check out Stan's Podcast: Thinking Christianly.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin, and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 9e689cbf-9562-45ab-a44c-d101a1ace7f5 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3989 1 19 full false Study Centers: Intersecting The Academy & The Church Study Centers: Intersecting The Academy & The Church Karl Johnson, Executive Director of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers, sits down with Dan Hummel to explore the Christian Study Center Movement, his role in starting study centers, and leading the national consortium. 

Learn about Karl Johnson & the CCSC

Read Karl's recent article: Remembering David McCullough, a ‘Tour Guide to the Past’

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Karl Johnson, Executive Director of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers, sits down with Dan Hummel to explore the Christian Study Center Movement, his role in starting study centers, and leading the national consortium. 

Learn about Karl Johnson & the CCSC

Read Karl's recent article: Remembering David McCullough, a ‘Tour Guide to the Past’

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 061467cc-7533-4780-be62-98a871032a0e Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3947 1 18 full false Campus Ministries: Filling the Gap Between Church & University Campus Ministries: Filling the Gap Between Church & University Tom Lin, President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, joins Dan Hummel to talk about the role of campus ministries in the broader Christian education ecosystem. 

Learn about Tom Lin & InterVarsity

Read Tom's book: Pursuing God's Call

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Tom Lin, President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, joins Dan Hummel to talk about the role of campus ministries in the broader Christian education ecosystem. 

Learn about Tom Lin & InterVarsity

Read Tom's book: Pursuing God's Call

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House d539d0d7-62bf-4538-89b0-2681f8ad3653 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3448 1 17 full false The CCCU: The Value of Pooling Resources in Education The CCCU: The Value of Pooling Resources in Education Speaking with host Dan Hummel is guest Shirley Hoogstra, President of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, a higher education association of more than 185 Christian institutions world-wide. Rooted in the historic Christian faith, most member institutions focus on teaching the arts and sciences, and aim to grow students in integration of biblical faith and learning.

Learn about Shirley Hoogstra & CCCU

Read Shirley's Contributions to Uncommon Ground: Living Faithfully in a World of Difference

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

]]> Speaking with host Dan Hummel is guest Shirley Hoogstra, President of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, a higher education association of more than 185 Christian institutions world-wide. Rooted in the historic Christian faith, most member institutions focus on teaching the arts and sciences, and aim to grow students in integration of biblical faith and learning.

Learn about Shirley Hoogstra & CCCU

Read Shirley's Contributions to Uncommon Ground: Living Faithfully in a World of Difference

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

]]> Upper House 46b2f3c8-e67c-458b-8a91-2fb9bd7c76bf Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3060 1 16 full false Secular Universities: Balancing Faith and Profession as a Professor Secular Universities: Balancing Faith and Profession as a Professor How can a Christian professor integrate his faith and his discipline and also flourish at a major public university? Sharing his experience, David Weerts, professor of education at the University of Minnesota, discusses the ways a robust understanding of faith and learning can fortify teaching, research, and service in a public institution that seeks to serve the common good—with host Dan Hummel.

Learn about David Weerts & The University of Minnesota

Read David's Book: State Governments and Research Universities: A Framework for a Renewed Partnership

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

]]> How can a Christian professor integrate his faith and his discipline and also flourish at a major public university? Sharing his experience, David Weerts, professor of education at the University of Minnesota, discusses the ways a robust understanding of faith and learning can fortify teaching, research, and service in a public institution that seeks to serve the common good—with host Dan Hummel.

Learn about David Weerts & The University of Minnesota

Read David's Book: State Governments and Research Universities: A Framework for a Renewed Partnership

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

]]> Upper House 124b641e-63ae-4571-a1f1-a518bb332c77 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3667 1 15 full false The College Student Perspective: From Sacred to Secular The College Student Perspective: From Sacred to Secular What is the real purpose of college? Recent graduate Sarah Soltis, who was raised in the Christian faith, shares the reasons she decided to attend a liberal arts university, William & Mary University, and later to transfer to a Christian liberal arts college, Grove City College. She talks with host Dan Hummel, whose educational journey followed a far different trajectory.

Learn about Sarah Soltis & Grove City College

Read Sarah's Article in Plough: Do Universities Educate

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> What is the real purpose of college? Recent graduate Sarah Soltis, who was raised in the Christian faith, shares the reasons she decided to attend a liberal arts university, William & Mary University, and later to transfer to a Christian liberal arts college, Grove City College. She talks with host Dan Hummel, whose educational journey followed a far different trajectory.

Learn about Sarah Soltis & Grove City College

Read Sarah's Article in Plough: Do Universities Educate

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House af4d2d5e-9521-4c48-9fb2-8ddd9ef270e0 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3404 1 14 full false Exploring Christian College: Affordability and Accessibility Exploring Christian College: Affordability and Accessibility How do we make higher education accessible to more people? Bringing his expertise in higher education to the table, Rick Ostrander converses with John Terrill about accessibility issues in Christian higher ed and compares payment models of Private and Public institutions. Ostrander currently serves as assistant to the president for academic innovation at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.

Learn about Rick Ostrander & Westmont College

Read Rick's Book: Why College Matters to God: A Student's Introduction to The Christian College Experience

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> How do we make higher education accessible to more people? Bringing his expertise in higher education to the table, Rick Ostrander converses with John Terrill about accessibility issues in Christian higher ed and compares payment models of Private and Public institutions. Ostrander currently serves as assistant to the president for academic innovation at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.

Learn about Rick Ostrander & Westmont College

Read Rick's Book: Why College Matters to God: A Student's Introduction to The Christian College Experience

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 5f914547-37b4-4a69-963a-4a09a6c47a05 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3642 1 13 full false Christian Education at The Crossroads: Midseason Check-in Christian Education at The Crossroads: Midseason Check-in What have we learned and been surprised by so far on the Christian education scene? Dan Hummel and John Terrill reveal their top takeaways with podcast producer, Jesse Koopman.

Learn about Upper House

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> What have we learned and been surprised by so far on the Christian education scene? Dan Hummel and John Terrill reveal their top takeaways with podcast producer, Jesse Koopman.

Learn about Upper House

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 6bdc0209-7ce6-451f-9c07-c19e88ca4cc2 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0500 2378 1 12 full false Lay Theological Education: L'Abri, Regent College & Study Centers Lay Theological Education: L'Abri, Regent College & Study Centers Charlie Cotherman, the pastor of Oil City Vineyard Church, joins Dan Hummel for an overview of non-traditional religious educational institutions.

Learn about Charlie Cotherman & Oil City Vineyard Church

Read Charlie's Book: To Think Christianly: A History of L'Abri, Regent College, and the Christian Study Center Movement

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Charlie Cotherman, the pastor of Oil City Vineyard Church, joins Dan Hummel for an overview of non-traditional religious educational institutions.

Learn about Charlie Cotherman & Oil City Vineyard Church

Read Charlie's Book: To Think Christianly: A History of L'Abri, Regent College, and the Christian Study Center Movement

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 0ad45c25-67ca-452a-bc68-50da6b9ce0f5 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3437 1 11 full false Christian College Abroad: The International Perspective Christian College Abroad: The International Perspective Shirley Roels, the executive director of the International Network for Christian Higher Education (INCHE), joins John Terrill for a discussion on the international landscape of Christian higher education. 

Learn about Shirley Roels & INCHE

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Shirley Roels, the executive director of the International Network for Christian Higher Education (INCHE), joins John Terrill for a discussion on the international landscape of Christian higher education. 

Learn about Shirley Roels & INCHE

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 42bcc59d-5d31-40a2-9336-928a35cb63fb Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3553 1 10 full false Online Education: The Power of Content Online Education: The Power of Content Jason Gile, Executive Director for Seminary Now, joins Dan Hummel for a discussion on the online seminary platform Seminary Now and the value of online education. 

Learn about Jason Gile & Seminary Now

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Jason Gile, Executive Director for Seminary Now, joins Dan Hummel for a discussion on the online seminary platform Seminary Now and the value of online education. 

Learn about Jason Gile & Seminary Now

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House cb2afadb-50ff-4809-be7e-a65d8add5e09 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3231 1 9 full false Primary Education: Integrating Faith and School Primary Education: Integrating Faith and School Marcio & Tia Sierra, pastors of Lighthouse Christian School in Madison, WI, sit down with John Terrill for a discussion on Christian primary education, their school & church, and how they have embraced faith and education together.

Learn about Marcio & Tia & Lighthouse School

Donate to their ministry: Lighthouse School Donations

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Marcio & Tia Sierra, pastors of Lighthouse Christian School in Madison, WI, sit down with John Terrill for a discussion on Christian primary education, their school & church, and how they have embraced faith and education together.

Learn about Marcio & Tia & Lighthouse School

Donate to their ministry: Lighthouse School Donations

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 42c121f4-6f37-484f-b3c1-8c5860619083 Wed, 31 May 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3571 1 8 full false Church Education Beyond Sunday Morning Church Education Beyond Sunday Morning Tiffany Malloy, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Blackhawk Church in Madison, WI joins Dan Hummel to talk about the role of spiritual formation in the church beyond Sunday services, the challenges that churches face, and the hope she has for the future.

Learn about Tiffany Malloy & Blackhawk Chruch

Watch Tiffany's recent message: The Empowered Church: The Body of Christ

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Tiffany Malloy, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Blackhawk Church in Madison, WI joins Dan Hummel to talk about the role of spiritual formation in the church beyond Sunday services, the challenges that churches face, and the hope she has for the future.

Learn about Tiffany Malloy & Blackhawk Chruch

Watch Tiffany's recent message: The Empowered Church: The Body of Christ

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House a5db49a2-e891-4316-80f9-c776a42b27b0 Wed, 24 May 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3871 1 7 full false The History of Church Education: Sunday School, Literacy & Chautauqua The History of Church Education: Sunday School, Literacy & Chautauqua Douglas Strong, Paul T. Walls Professor of Wesleyan Studies and Professor of the History of Christianity at Seattle Pacific University, sits down with John Terrill to talk about the history of the Sunday School movement and the surprising influence of the Chautauqua movement on the education of lay Christians in the United States.

Learn about Doug Strong & Seattle Pacific University

Read Doug's book: Workshop of the Holy Spirit.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Douglas Strong, Paul T. Walls Professor of Wesleyan Studies and Professor of the History of Christianity at Seattle Pacific University, sits down with John Terrill to talk about the history of the Sunday School movement and the surprising influence of the Chautauqua movement on the education of lay Christians in the United States.

Learn about Doug Strong & Seattle Pacific University

Read Doug's book: Workshop of the Holy Spirit.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 6343db2e-1b6a-4bac-82e0-5c77eb6a7424 Wed, 17 May 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3502 1 6 full false Survey of the Christian Higher Education Landscape: What Are the Options? Survey of the Christian Higher Education Landscape: What Are the Options? Eugene Habecker, President Emeritus of Taylor University and chairman of Christianity Today, sits down with John Terrill to talk about today's many facets of Christian higher education. 

Learn about Eugene Habecker & Taylor University

Read Eugene's book: The Softer Side of Leadership: Essential Soft Skills That Transform Leaders and the People They Lead.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Eugene Habecker, President Emeritus of Taylor University and chairman of Christianity Today, sits down with John Terrill to talk about today's many facets of Christian higher education. 

Learn about Eugene Habecker & Taylor University

Read Eugene's book: The Softer Side of Leadership: Essential Soft Skills That Transform Leaders and the People They Lead.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 372b4822-2c2d-4ccd-9388-1c9279b67252 Wed, 10 May 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3890 1 5 full false The Value of Christian Colleges: Education is More Than a Classroom The Value of Christian Colleges: Education is More Than a Classroom Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University, joins John Terrill to talk about the role of Christian colleges in the higher education landscape, some of the struggles colleges are experiencing, and why they may be a good option for students. 

Learn about Michael Lindsay & Taylor University

Read Michael's book: Hinge Moments: Making the Most of Life's Transitions.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University, joins John Terrill to talk about the role of Christian colleges in the higher education landscape, some of the struggles colleges are experiencing, and why they may be a good option for students. 

Learn about Michael Lindsay & Taylor University

Read Michael's book: Hinge Moments: Making the Most of Life's Transitions.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 2daf8129-a49b-4128-9702-ef6fbad47df0 Wed, 03 May 2023 07:45:00 -0500 3412 1 4 full false A Brief History of Christianity in U.S. Higher Education A Brief History of Christianity in U.S. Higher Education Andrea Turpin, Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director of History at Baylor University, sits down with Dan Hummel to give an overview of the ways Christianity has influenced U.S. higher education, and how the relationship between the two has changed over time.

Learn about Andrea Turpin & Baylor University

Check out Andrea's book: A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion, and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Andrea Turpin, Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director of History at Baylor University, sits down with Dan Hummel to give an overview of the ways Christianity has influenced U.S. higher education, and how the relationship between the two has changed over time.

Learn about Andrea Turpin & Baylor University

Check out Andrea's book: A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion, and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House b1be9519-09f4-4fd2-9e95-710f50e4c49f Wed, 03 May 2023 07:30:00 -0500 2866 1 3 full false The Focus of Seminaries: Charisma, Humanism & Theology The Focus of Seminaries: Charisma, Humanism & Theology Garwood Anderson, Dean of Nashotah House, joins John Terrill to discuss the current state of seminaries and calls for refocusing on teaching theology. 

Learn about Garwood Anderson & Nashotah House

Check out Garwood Anderson's book: Paul's New Perspective.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Garwood Anderson, Dean of Nashotah House, joins John Terrill to discuss the current state of seminaries and calls for refocusing on teaching theology. 

Learn about Garwood Anderson & Nashotah House

Check out Garwood Anderson's book: Paul's New Perspective.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House c93da1c7-bdd3-4733-9109-381970643eac Wed, 03 May 2023 07:15:00 -0500 3672 1 2 full false Christian Education at the Crossroads Season Intro Christian Education at the Crossroads Season Intro Our introductory season of With Faith in Mind – Christian Education at the Crossroads – explores the challenges facing the Christian Education landscape today, how we got here, and where we’re headed. Our two hosts, Dan Hummel, and John Terrill, sit down with our Producer Jesse Koopman to share their hopes for the series.  

Find out more about our team.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Our introductory season of With Faith in Mind – Christian Education at the Crossroads – explores the challenges facing the Christian Education landscape today, how we got here, and where we’re headed. Our two hosts, Dan Hummel, and John Terrill, sit down with our Producer Jesse Koopman to share their hopes for the series.  

Find out more about our team.

With Faith in Mind is produced at Upper House in Madison, Wisconsin and hosted by Director of University Engagement Dan Hummel and Executive Director John Terrill. Jesse Koopman is the Executive Producer. Upper House is an initiative of the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation.

Please reach out to us with comments or questions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. We'd love to hear from you. 

]]> Upper House 74e96b2d-d104-4a5a-8e2b-142cdf8434d8 Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:00 -0500 3154 1 1 full false With Faith in Mind Trailer With Faith in Mind Trailer Join us for our debut season of With Faith in Mind "Christian Education at the Crossroads." We'll be taking a deep dive into the history, forms, mediums, challenges, & opportunities in the area of Christian education. We're featuring top experts in the field, University Presidents, Charter School leaders, Parachurch University Organization leaders, Teachers, Professors, Historians & Pastors to bring into view the full landscape of where Christian Education is today. We hope you'll join us. Subscribe today!

]]> Join us for our debut season of With Faith in Mind "Christian Education at the Crossroads." We'll be taking a deep dive into the history, forms, mediums, challenges, & opportunities in the area of Christian education. We're featuring top experts in the field, University Presidents, Charter School leaders, Parachurch University Organization leaders, Teachers, Professors, Historians & Pastors to bring into view the full landscape of where Christian Education is today. We hope you'll join us. Subscribe today!

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