Listen Up Campus Podcast: Recent Episodes
Grace Christian University
“Listen Up” is a podcast designed for Grace Christian University students to cultivate unity through the sharing and listening of testimonies in an engaging Q&A format.
Tallon Palmateer chats with us about his passion for theology and teaching in the future, his interpretation and opinion of Genesis 1, and the journey that brought him to where he is currently at with his faith.
"Listen Up" chats with youth ministry major Drake Lockard about his passion for ministering to kids and teenagers through camp and church, his drastic life change in high school, and what eventually led him to Grace Christian University.
This week on "Listen Up", Senior Aubrey Bristol dives into her passion for pursuing social work, the importance of reflection and introspection, and the role and impact her father has had in her life.
Women's Basketball Coach Ashley Vang joins "Listen Up" to speak about the past basketball season, her coaching influences, how she came to know Jesus, and the long road that brought her to Grace Christian University.
Danny Garcia joins "Listen Up" to discuss his personal experiences in the church regarding mistakes leaders have made, how they have strengthened his faith journey and desire to be a pastor, and the necessity of accountability for church leaders.
On the season finale of "Listen Up", Bryce-Allan Hoeker joins the show to talk about his passion for theology, his views on problems modern Christianity faces, how he reconciled his love science with the Bible, and the biggest question of them all: Is he the GCU Memester?
Alumna Taylor Partridge joins "Listen Up" to talk about growing moments in her childhood, how she recommitted her life to Jesus, and her life after graduating from Grace Christian University.
Michael Van Vels joins "Listen Up" to discuss his desire to bring IT to the missions field, his experience with to serving in the church, and how he had come to grow close with Christ through his teenage years.
"Listen Up" sits down with Andrea Gouvea to discuss pursuing dreams after college, battling mental illness, and discovering worth in the stories she has to tell.
Chandler Rivers opens up on "Listen Up" about his huge aspirations as a business owner and basketball player, his incredible story of how he came to Jesus, and his journey from Charlotte, NC to Grand Rapids, MI.
Elisabeth Gehman chats with Gabby Wright about her desire to open up a bakery after graduation, her friends and how they have helped her grow spiritually, and her wonderful memories of grace so far.
Sophomore Olivia Rachoy chats with "Listen Up" about her defining high school years, how she has made her faith her own, and what her time at Grace has been like up until this point.
Jared Farnsworth joins "Listen Up" to discuss his passion for individuals with disabilities, growth through mentors and coaches, and his desire to be a light to those in need.
"Listen Up" interviews freshman Izzy Rupp from Marcellus, Michigan as she talks about how she grew up living in different places , how she came to Christ through adverse circumstances, and her incredible time overseas in Spain.
"Listen Up" talks with 5th year student Bethel Lian about pursuing teaching theology at a collegiate level, growing through his incredible faith journey, and addressing the current events in his home country of Myanmar.
“Listen Up” sits down with senior Ryan Rowe to discuss his life growing up in Gladwin, Michigan, how he came to know Jesus, and how mentorship has helped him grow as a Christian.