The Complete Student: Recent Episodes
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We want to help Christian students holistically grow in all areas of life! This podcast is made for just that reason – helping students connect their faith to other areas they are involved in such as home, school, sports, and work. Through conversations and interviews with community leaders and experts, students will be equipped with tools to help them succeed in every area of life.
In this episode, we talk about deconstruction. We're seeing Christians all over the world go through this process, and we talk about how to react to the process and engage the movement. We also explore what deconstruction really is, and what it isn't.
Today we're talking about Jeff Bezos and the several controversies surrounding his wealth and business. We'll ask the question, what would we do if we were in his shoes?
Today we're talking about break ups. We go into the different ways to break up and how to handle it the right way, the way Jesus would want.
Today we're talking about cancel culture and the effects of "canceling" someone. We're looking at our role as followers of Jesus in the conversation around how we judge people with influence.
Today we talked about Kanye West and his controversial admission of faith. We analyze our culture, and how we react when someone famous steps into the Christian world.
In this episode, we are talking about the Satan Shoes. If you don't remember this story, rapper Lil Nas X produced a pair of shoes in collaboration with a company called MSCHF. We talk about our first reactions to the news. What are the dangers or concerns that come with portraying Satan like this, and as Christians, how do we respond with a Christ-like mindset that aims to genuinely engage in a productive dialog?
Today we're talking about Olympic Sprinter, Sha'Carri Richardson, and her controversial use of marijuana last summer. We discuss how we as Christians should repsond to issues such as these in our culture today.
In this episode, Richard returns for a second episode. Richard is the Counseling Pastor at Mount Paran Church and psychology professor at the University of West Georgia. Richard shares with us, from a recent article he wrote, 3 Steps for Transitioning Back into Social Setting after a year and half of being socially distant. He also talks about situational social anxiety, and how students can learn to have better conversations with those around them.
In this episode, we interview Bri Swann, a social media influencer and author of the book, April Showers.
Bri shares with us, from her own journey, examples of what it looks like to have a Christ-centered relationship in today’s transactional online world. She shares the importance of being healthy, mentally and spiritually, and the value of having mentors in your life to help navigate the challenging struggles of relationships.
TikTok & Instagram: briii.swann
April Showers available on Amazon.
In this episode, we interview Monica Aicardi, an Admissions Counselor at North Central University. Monica shares practical steps that students can take from the start of high school as they begin preparing for college. We cover everything from taking ACT’s and SAT’s, the importance of GPA’s, applying for scholarships and financial aid, and the opportunities for students to receive their education and deepen their faith at North Central University.
In this episode we interview Jaden Meeks, a financial advisor in Omaha, NE. Jaden shares some practical advise for young people on how they should manage their finances when they first start making money. He gives helpful tips on how to avoid making mistakes and as people of faith, the responsibility we have to use our money wisely.
In this episode, we interviewed Drew Williams, Kids Pastor at The Church at the Groves in Albany, GA and Kids Bible Experience writer for YouVersion. Drew shares about why it is important to invest in the generation behind you, and why taking care of your physical body is so important in fulfilling the plans and purposes that God has for you.
Kids at the Groves:
Facebook & Instagram: @kidsatthegroves
Pastor Drew:
Instagram: @pastor__drew
In this episode, we interviewed Wes Lutes, lead Youth Pastor at Mount Paran Church in Atlanta, GA. Wes shares with us his personal journey of finding his calling, how to know if something is your calling, and what to do when you encounter setbacks.
Extended Access Podcast:
Part 1: Finding Your Calling In The Chaos
Part 2: Fulfilling Your Calling
In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Richard LaFleur, Counseling Pastor at Mount Paran Church and psychology professor at the University of West Georgia. Richard shares with us his take on racial justice issues that we are facing here in America. He talks about it through his lens of growing up in a colonized nation, and how as students we can appropriately have discussions about race.
In this episode, we interviewed the Prayer Director at Bellevue Christian Center, Peggy Dunston. Peggy shares with us what her prayer life looks like and some really practical things that she has done in her own life to help establish prayer as a spiritual discipline and ways to practice prayer. She also helps us understand how we can know if we are hearing from God in prayer.
In this episode, we interviewed Mark Krause, a pastor and former University professor at Nebraska Christian College. Mark shares some incredible insights about the importance of learning from a Christian perspective and training for your future. Make sure to take a listen.
This week, we interview Nathan May. He’s a class C soccer coach with years of experience as a player and a coach. In this interview we talk about what it takes to be a good team player, a coachable person, and develop as a captain and leader, not just as a player, but as a person.
In this episode, we interviewed the owner/operator of Chick-Fil-A Bellevue, Tom Deall. Tom shares about his own experience of coming into the Chick-Fil-A family. He shares a lot of wisdom of what it takes to be a great employee, how our faith informs our careers, and how he works to help develop young people for life and leadership.
In this episode we interviewed a local counselor, Hope Valentine. She shares practical insight on dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression.
Hope is a trusted counselor who is a part of the BCC family. If you or someone you know is looking for a counselor, you can find her here:
Hope Valentine, MS, LMHP, LPC
1620 Wilshiere Drive, Suite 222
Bellevue, Ne 68005
Phone Number: 402.506.6801
Email: hopevalentine2@cox.net
We want to help Christian students holistically grow in all areas of life! This Podcast is made for just that reason -- helping students connect their faith to other areas they are involved in such as home, school, sports, and work. Through community leaders and experts, students will be equipped with tools to help them succeed in every area of life.