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Cedarville StoriesS13:E22 | Coach Rob Jones: Leading Cedarville HoopsCoach Rob Jones: Leading Cedarville Hoops With Purpose and PassionBasketball season is back in full swing at Cedarville, and the Yellow Jackets are charging into year two under Head Coach Rob Jones. With a season of experience already under his belt, Coach Jones is building more than just a competitive team — he's shaping a culture rooted in faith, grit, and brotherhood.In this episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast, Coach Jones reflects on the journey that brought him here — from street ball in Missouri to coaching stints at Richmond and Liberty. His coac...
2025-11-2639 minCedarville StoriesS13:E19 | Lauryn Leslie: Beyond the Stars With NASABeyond the Stars: Lauryn Leslie’s Journey From Cedarville to NASAFor Lauryn Leslie, the stars were never just distant lights in the sky — they were a destination. As a child, she’d look up and wonder what it might be like to explore the universe God had spoken into being. Today, that childhood dream is blazing into reality.A 2024 Cedarville University graduate, Lauryn now works at NASA, helping design communication systems that will connect astronauts on future missions to the moon and beyond. Her work is part of Lunar 3GPP — a groundbreaking project...
2025-11-0528 minDr. Thomas W. White - Chapel MessagesWelcome Back to Cedarville University!This morning's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White welcomes new and returning students to campus, gives campus updates, and introduces his sermon series for the academic year.
2025-08-1843 minCedarville University Chapel MessageWelcome Back to Cedarville University!This morning's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. Dr. White welcomes new and returning students to campus, gives campus updates, and introduces his sermon series for the academic year.
2025-08-1843 minCedarville StoriesS13:E07 | Shaping Christ-Centered Leaders: Jon GreenwoodShaping Christ-Centered LeadersAfter nearly four decades in banking — culminating in a role leading over 7,000 employees across 1,000 Huntington Bank branches—Jon Greenwood knows a thing or two about leadership. He didn’t just climb the corporate ladder; he built the culture beneath it, rooted in trust, consistency, and hard work. A self-proclaimed “overachiever,” Jon thrived by showing up, outworking everyone around him, and staying grounded in who he was in Christ.Now, he’s bringing that lifetime of experience back to where it all started — Cedarville University.Jon’s path to Cedarville wasn’...
2025-08-1338 minCedarville StoriesS13:E02 | Healing in Maui: Mark and Dawn BrownCedarville’s Connection to Maui’s HealingWhen wildfires tore through Maui in August of 2023, they left behind a trail of devastation — homes lost, lives uprooted, and hearts heavy with grief. For Mark and Dawn Brown, longtime Maui residents and faithful servants in their local ministry, the fire hit close to home — literally and spiritually. But even in the darkest smoke, God’s light came shining through.Mark and Dawn, who both have deep roots with Cedarville University, shared their experiences during the 2023 Maui fire on this week’s episode of the Cedarville Stories podc...
2025-07-0932 minCedarville StoriesS13:E01 | Engineering Hope: Ken Atkinson and Brian ReiffEngineering Hope: Ken Atkinson and Brian ReiffIn the heart of rural Zimbabwe, where roads often wash away during the rainy season and clean water is scarce, a powerful partnership has formed — one that blends innovation with compassion. Faculty and students from Cedarville University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science have teamed up with Karanda Mission Hospital to tackle these serious infrastructure issues while creating opportunities for ministry.The collaboration began when former missionary Ken Atkinson, now a Cedarville engineering lab technician, returned from Karanda with a heavy heart and a hopeful visi...
2025-07-0220 minCedarville StoriesS12:E22 | Courtroom Calling: Col. Greg Thompson and Katie BakerCourtroom Calling: Col. Greg Thompson and Katie BakerPractice may not always make perfect, but at Cedarville University, it launches futures. The University’s mock trial team is preparing students for legal careers and inspiring them to model the love of Christ in the courtroom.Colonel (Ret.) Greg Thompson, a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, brought his extensive legal background to Cedarville as a Professor of Criminal Justice. With experience in criminal prosecution, defense, and national security law — as well as time coaching mock trial...
2025-05-2832 minCedarville StoriesS12:E21 | From Cuba To Cedarville: David MolinaFrom Cuba to Cedarville: David Molina’s Journey of Faith and FreedomDavid Molina walks the campus of Cedarville University with a sense of wonder and gratitude. As a freshman majoring in nursing, his path here wasn’t just unlikely — it was miraculous. Born and raised in Cuba, one of the world’s last remaining Communist nations, David never imagined he’d one day study in a place where professors speak freely about Jesus Christ.But that’s exactly where God led him.David and his brother, Pablo, now hold the unique disti...
2025-05-2127 minCedarville StoriesS12:E20 | Talent and Testimony: Enos Twins and Eric MishneTwins, Talent, and Testimony: The Forensics Team’s Journey at CedarvilleIf you wander down the halls of Cedarville University’s communication building, you might hear echoes of passionate conversations, bursts of laughter, or a well-timed, dramatic pause. It’s not a theatre troupe or a sermon prep class — it’s the beating heart of Cedarville’s forensics team. No, not fingerprints and crime scenes. This kind of forensics is competitive speech and debate: a battlefield of ideas, storytelling, and the art of persuasion.At the helm is Eric Mishne — part coach, part professor, and...
2025-05-1436 minCedarville StoriesS12:E19 | Dr. Bob Lutz: A New Chapter at CedarvilleA Return With Purpose: Dr. Bob Lutz’s New Chapter at CedarvilleDr. Bob Lutz’s journey starts in the quiet stretch between Noblesville and Anderson, Indiana. He grew up in a pastor’s home, where faith was woven into everyday life — where church softball games and pickup basketball shared space with Scripture and community. It was there, in the ordinary rhythms of life, that Bob first encountered the extraordinary grace of God.When it came time to choose a college, Cedarville University rose to the top. Not just for its academics but for some...
2025-05-0735 minCedarville StoriesS12:E18 | Launching Their Dreams: Emily Wollschlager and David ReidFrom the Heartland to High Places: How Two Cedarville Graduates Are Launching Their DreamsAs nearly two million students prepare to turn their tassels and step into the unknown, there are a few whose paths seem guided not just by their own hard work, but by something deeper — faith, community, and calling. Two such students are David Reid and Emily Wollschlager, proud members of the Cedarville University class of 2025.David Reid from Columbus, Ohio, always had a knack for problem-solving and a passion for service. It was no surprise to anyone who knew hi...
2025-04-3037 minCedarville StoriesS12:E12 | Border Patrol From Maine to CaliforniaA Cedarville Connection Across the BorderlandsJodi (Quint) Williams and Jerami C. walked the same halls at Cedarville University in the 1990s, but their paths never crossed — not until years later, in one of the most unexpected places. These two Cedarville alums met not in Ohio, but in Washington, D.C., as two U.S. Border Patrol agents serving on opposite ends of the country.They first met in 2017 during a briefing for a major Border Patrol operation during Police Week. When Jodi introduced herself as a Cedarville alum, Jerami was stunned — what were...
2025-03-1929 minCedarville StoriesS12:E11 | A Heart for Giving: Connie JenkinsA Heart for Giving: Connie Jenkins’ Mission to Equip the Next Generation for ChristConnie Jenkins wears many hats — devoted follower of Christ, champion of women’s ministry, wife, mother, philanthropist, deer hunter, and trustee at Cedarville University. But above all, she is a woman on a mission to make a lasting impact for God’s Kingdom.Connie’s unwavering dedication to Christian education and her well-earned title as Cedarville’s 2024 Honorary Alumna of the Year is celebrated on this episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast.Though Connie officially joined the University’s...
2025-03-1225 minCedarville StoriesS12:E10 | Writing With ExcellenceWriting With Excellence for God’s GloryWords have power — power to inform, inspire, and glorify God. For three Cedarville University students and alumni, the journey into journalism and public relations has been about more than just telling stories. It’s about writing with excellence, integrity, and purpose for God’s glory.Sarah Mummert and Ben Konuch, two seniors preparing to graduate, and Kathryn Sill, a 2016 graduate who now serves as the communication manager for neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, began their journey as writers in the Cedarville’s public relations office. Th...
2025-03-0538 minCedarville StoriesS12:E07 | Dr. Thomas WhiteKindred Spirits in Commitment to the Word of GodIn this episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast, Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University, sits down with Dan Jacobsen, grandson of the late Warren Wiersbe — one of the most influential Bible teachers of the 20th century. Known as “the pastor’s pastor,” Wiersbe’s ministry at Chicago’s Moody Church and with the “Back to the Bible” radio program impacted countless lives.Dr. White shares how he first encountered Wiersbe’s BE Series as a seminary student and later had the privilege of meeting him person...
2025-02-1240 minCedarville StoriesS11:E19 | Rob JonesFiercely Competitive With a Faithful WitnessCollege basketball is an exhilarating sport marked by a dynamic whirlwind of activity. This can also be said about the journey of Rob Jones, the newly appointed head coach of the Cedarville Yellow Jackets men's basketball team, as he describes the path to his courtside seat in the Callan Athletic Center.From neighborhood pickup games to college hoops and an already impressive coaching career with NCAA Division I teams, Rob has been giving his all to honor Christ on and off the court for decades. On this e...
2024-11-0639 min
Transform Your TeachingMaturity and Resilience in the Current College StudentWhat are some of the changes in the new group of 18–22 year-olds who are entering higher education? What factors are affecting their maturity and resilience? What can instructors do to serve them? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with Dr. Jon Wood (Vice President of Student Life & Christian Ministries at Cedarville University) about current college student trends.Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better.ResourcesGenerations – Jean Twenge The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt Faculty and Staff Referral...
2024-10-0429 minDr. Thomas W. White - Chapel MessagesWelcome Back to Cedarville University!Today’s chapel was led by Cedarville University's President Dr. Thomas White. Dr. White encouraged the students for the new year by honoring them, the new Scharnberg Business and Communications center, and the new dormitories (Diel Johnson Hall and Murdock Hall.) Key announcements included a new dining option, The Cafe, a new Stinger statue, the 1,000 days campaign updates, upcoming dining hall renovations, and more. Dr. White also announced new community events such as Sidewalk Saturdays and the Living in Babylon conference, before starting the sermon.Dr. White announced his new chapel series "“Every Single Word," a look thro...
2024-08-1940 minCedarville StoriesS10:E25 | Jim and Teresa ClarkAn Unexpected Job OfferJim and Teresa Clark left Cedarville University in the same way they entered it--together.They retired at the end of the 2023-24 academic year but before leaving they remembered their journey on the Cedarville Stories Podcast.The Clarks were settled in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They had lived there for 21 years, had just bought their dream home, and were confident this was where the Lord wanted them.But, although man may have plans, the Lord orders his steps. During a weekend visit to Cedarville University with...
2024-06-1932 minCedarville StoriesS10:E24 | Jim CatoA Man With a PurposeAfter leading students at Cedarville University to worship the Lord for 40+ years, Jim Cato has retired. Celebrate his story on this episode of the Cedarville Stories Podcast.Jim Cato quickly learned as a young man that his skills were better used off the field than playing football. So he tried Bible college, which didn’t work out either, and he eventually dropped out.But after getting married, he and his new wife learned about this small school called Cedarville College in Ohio. They packed up their be...
2024-06-1233 minCedarville StoriesS10:E23 | Dick WalkerDick Walker: A Cedarville LegacyDick Walker, the father of Getting Started Weekend, passed away on February 9, 2024. Remember his legacy with this episode of the Cedarville Stories Podcast.Dick Walker served at Cedarville for 42 years, arriving at the University in 1970. His first job at Cedarville? Assistant food service manager. But he is best known for his 40 years in student life and campus activities, serving as a resident director, Dean of Men, Director of Campus Activities, and finally in the Office of Alumni Relations.He had a huge impact on the lives of...
2024-06-0526 minCedarville StoriesS10:E18 | Dr. Dan EstesA Man of Commitment In this episode of the Cedarville Stories Podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey and unwavering dedication of Dr. Daniel Estes, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Cedarville University. From teaching multiple generations of the same family to completing a doctoral degree at prestigious Cambridge University, Dr. Estes has left an indelible mark on the academic world and beyond. Growing up in rural New York, Estes was shaped by the influence of faithful Christian mentors who instilled in him the values of perseverance and devotion. His father, a pastor and...
2024-05-0131 minCedarville StoriesS10:E15 | Benjamin MaysMaking a Difference on Capitol HillIn the halls of Capitol Hill, among the throng of suits and ties, one Ohioan stands out - Benjamin Mays, a legislative correspondent for Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley. Hailing from Middletown, Ohio, Benjamin found his calling in the heart of Washington, D.C., but his journey to the nation's capital began with a pivotal visit to Cedarville University. As a high school senior, Benjamin stepped onto Cedarville's campus, where he first learned about the D.C. Semester program. This unique opportunity, offering a blend of classroom learning and real-world e...
2024-04-1027 minTransform Your TeachingGenerative AI Applied with Dr. Thomas WhiteIn this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Thomas White, president of Cedarville University. They discuss possible applications of Generative AI at Cedarville and in higher education at large. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can also visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources.Dr. White sees how influential Generative AI will be on higher education and has explored it by using ChatGPT4 and plugins. While using the tools, he has found uses outside of education – recently using Generative AI to help book his family’s vacation. However, Dr. White...
2024-03-0828 minCedarville StoriesS10:E10 | Caroline AdbelmassihFrom Egypt to Cedarville: A Miraculous JourneyWelcome to a touching episode of the Cedarville Stories Podcast, where we bring you the inspiring journey of Caroline Abdelmassih, a student in Cedarville University's Doctor of Pharmacy program. Home for Caroline has always been in Egypt, but her pursuit of education brought her across the world to Cedarville University. This wasn't just any journey — it was a miraculous one. In this heartfelt conversation, Caroline reveals the challenges she faced, from the distance from her family to the daunting cost of the doctoral program. With unce...
2024-03-0625 minCedarville StoriesS9:23 | Dave OrmsbeeS9 | E23 Dave Ormsbee Mr. Cedarville From a young age, Dave Ormsbee immersed himself in athletic competition, regardless of the season. Although not the star player on his high school football team, his passion for sports endured. A turning point arrived when a new coach entered the scene during his junior year. Just over a year away from graduating from a small high school in Northeast Ohio, Dave found himself drawn to events hosted by Athletes in Action. Beyond the athletic appeal, these gatherings ignited a profound connection with the Gospel of Jesus Chr...
2023-12-0632 minCedarville StoriesS9:E22 | Philip Miller (Rebroadcast)Reluctant and Faithful 2004 alumnus Philip Miller never wanted to serve as a pastor, and now, he’s serving in one of the most high-profile pulpits in America. Philip began serving as senior pastor at The Moody Church in downtown Chicago in July 2020. He follows in the footsteps of 16 legendary men of God, including long-time Cedarville friend and guest chapel speaker Dr. Warren Wiersbe, whose personal library is housed in the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room at the Center for Biblical and Theological Studies. Philip’s first inclination was not ministry. H...
2023-11-2933 min
Cedarville StoriesS9:E15 | Meredith DocenaFounding Obed’s House Meredith (Wood) Docena was determined not to go to Cedarville University. She grew up in Springfield, Ohio, just 20 minutes from Cedarville’s campus. Her dad worked in the registrar’s office, and she knew she didn’t want to follow him there. But her love of soccer got in the way, and she went to Cedarville to become the varsity athlete she thought she deserved to be. But the Lord humbled her, placing her on the junior varsity bench. Even though Meredith was saved at the young age of six, she re...
2023-10-1132 minCedarville StoriesS9:E14 | Jim and Teresa ClarkAn Unexpected Job OfferJim and Teresa Clark were settled in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They had lived there for 21 years, had just bought their dream home, and were confident this was where the Lord wanted them.But, although man may have plans, the Lord orders his steps. During a weekend visit to Cedarville University with their daughter during a Little Sibs Weekend, the Clarks got reacquainted with their alma mater. Teresa had often visited Cedarville with her high school volleyball teams that she coached in Fort Wayne. But this visit took a...
2023-10-0433 minCedarville StoriesS9:E13 | Mark Womack (Rebroadcast)Ever watched the movie Hoosiers and imagined yourself making that game-winning shot for a championship? For Indiana native Mark Womack, it’s not just a fantasy, it’s a fact of his life that, even if he never worked at Cedarville, would have always connected him to the University.Mark, who serves as Cedarville’s sports information director, graduated from Cedarville in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. His student-athlete experience was outstanding, as he played on the men’s basketball team and golf team, both of which played in two National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national t...
2023-09-2728 minCedarville StoriesS9:E11 | Mark Klimek (rebroadcast)Equipping ThousandsMark Klimek taught every nursing student at Cedarville University over his 38-year career before his retirement this summer. His NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) preparation courses have helped thousands of students at Cedarville, across the country, and around the world to pass the test to become registered nurses.This tremendous legacy began in Youngstown, Ohio. Mark’s dad counseled his son to find a career where he would have job security, and the Lord has provided. He has served well in a number of nursing roles, but for the majority of hi...
2023-09-1335 minCedarville StoriesS9:E10 | Bethesda Christian GraduatesThe Bethesda NineFor the first time ever, the Cedarville Stories Podcast is hosting not one, not two, but five guests on this week’s episode. And it’s not common for a high school to send nine of its students to Cedarville University in the same year. But Bethesda Christian School in Brownsburg, Indiana did just that. Seth Bradley, Ellen Geimer, Ella Titus, Paige Vawter, Ian Whitehead, Eva Campbell, Jake Henry, Jenny Li, and Emma Spencer officially became Yellow Jackets this fall. When you listen to these students share their storie...
2023-09-0630 minCedarville StoriesS9:E4 | Nathan Davenport and Luke FreshwaterBryson the Brave Bison When an Army ROTC student and an aspiring college basketball player met on Cedarville’s baseball team, they would have never guessed they would one day co-author a children’s book.But that’s exactly what Luke Freshwater and Nate Davenport have done, and the book is generating favorable reviews across the country. Nate, a 2013 alum, came to Cedarville with a hope of securing a roster spot on the Yellow Jacket men’s basketball team. During tryouts, however, Nate knew that he underperformed and missed any chance he had to play b...
2023-07-2636 minCedarville StoriesS9:E3 | Jonathan Viaud-Murat and Eli WickerRoommates to New HampshireWhat started as a vague, crazy idea in their sophomore year of college turned into a 1,000-mile bicycle ride they would never forget. Jonathan Viaud-Murat and Eli Wicker peddled from Cedarville, Ohio, to Keane, New Hampshire, just in time for a friend’s wedding. Why? Why not?Jonathan, a 2023 mechanical engineering graduate, and Eli, a 2022 biology graduate, have been friends since their freshman year at Cedarville. Since those early years of their friendship, they’ve been talking about biking across America.When the cross-country bike ride...
2023-07-1936 minCedarville StoriesS8:E21 | Roscoe SmithLife’s Unexpected ChallengesRoscoe Smith never wanted to have a career in higher education, but the opportunity to pursue a relationship with his future wife, Rhonda, was too compelling for the New York native.After graduating from then Cedarville College, and knowing Rhonda was a year behind him, Roscoe did everything he could to maintain the relationship. So, he accepted a position in the University’s admissions department. What else would he do? But in his mind, it was only a temporary position. Fast forward to today, and Roscoe...
2023-05-1735 minCedarville StoriesS8:E20 | Chuck Elliott (Rebroadcast)Deep Calls for LifeGood health is not something to take for granted. Just ask Dr. Chuck Elliott, Senior Professor of Communication at Cedarville University. Throughout his life, he’s been a model of good health. That was until he began experiencing severe headaches and uncontrollable high blood pressure while teaching in Hong Kong. Ultimately, the high blood pressure left significant damage to Chuck’s kidneys, and two years ago, doctors noticed a significant change in his health. He was in the beginning stages of kidney failure. Just one year later in May...
2023-05-1034 min
Cedarville StoriesS8:E18 | Dr. Paul Dixon (Rebroadcast)Christ Is All He NeedsFor Paul Dixon, from the beginning of his relationship with God through all the decades of his leadership at Cedarville to his retirement years when he continues to impact the lives of many, Christ is all he needs.Dr. Dixon was first known on the campus of Cedarville College as a frequent speaker in chapel. He was often invited to preach by then-president Dr. James T. Jeremiah, with whom he had a lifelong friendship and for whom he had a deep admiration.There’s an iconic im...
2023-04-2632 minTransform Your TeachingA Conversation with Dr. Heather KuruvillaIn this episode, Rob and Jared have a conversation with Dr. Heather Kuruvilla, senior professor of biology at Cedarville University. “Dr. K,” as she is known by her students, earned her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from State University of New York at Buffalo. She has a passion for developing curiosity and motivation in her students and also takes strides to make her content more accessible and interactive for students. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can also visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources.Dr. K came to Cedarville to b...
2023-04-1426 minCedarville StoriesS8:E14 | Mark D. WeinsteinAnd now, here’s your host!In this undercover April Fools’ Day episode, you’ll get a glimpse into the voice you hear every week. Our very own podcast host, Mark Weinstein, unsuspectedly told his story on the Cedarville Stories Podcast. Mark, executive director of public relations at Cedarville University, wasn’t always interested in PR. He remembers Saturday afternoons as a child, listening with his dad from their home in southwest Michigan to Bob Ufer, a famous radio broadcaster, call University of Michigan football games. Ufer made Michigan football come alive, and this enth...
2023-04-0120 minCedarville StoriesS8:E5 | Hannah Dow and Mike StormontA 5-Generation LegacyIf you visit Cedarville University, you’ll likely see a few people walking around with “2ND Gen” T-shirts.Students wear them as a badge of honor, proudly declaring they come from a Cedarville family. It’s not uncommon for Cedarville grads to send their kids back to their alma mater. While second- or even third-generation students aren’t unusual on campus, Hannah Dow marks the first fifth-generation student to come to Cedarville. In this episode of the podcast, Hannah is joined by her grandfather, Mike Stormont – whose grandchil...
2023-02-0136 minCedarville StoriesS8:E3 | The BuskohlsEvery Gift MattersWhen Cedarville University publicly launched its $125 million, One Thousand Days Transformed campaign in 2019, the University said that every gift would be important — whether large or small. Throughout the ongoing campaign, Cedarville received gifts ranging from $10 to $10 million, and all were happily accepted because they reflected the stewardship of the donor.But one 8-year-old Beavercreek girl took the “Every Gift Matters” philosophy to a whole new level when she approached University president Dr. Thomas White after a program during homecoming 2022. Renee Buskohl, whose parents are both Cedarville alumni, was attendin...
2023-01-1832 minCedarville StoriesS7:E23 | Dan SterkenburgFrom Healthcare to BusinessHow does a student epidemiologist end up teaching international business at Cedarville University? For Dan Sterkenburg, God mapped out an entirely different course than what he had planned. Dan grew up as a missionary kid in Brazil, where he saw medical missions in action. This was for him. Or so he thought. He began pursuing epidemiology as a path to medical school, but his love for missions ended up taking him down an entirely different path. Instead of pursing healthcare, Dan earned his MBA...
2022-12-0732 min
Cedarville StoriesS7:E22 | Philip MillerReluctant and Faithful 2004 alumnus Philip Miller never wanted to serve as a pastor, and now, he’s serving in one of the most high-profile pulpits in America. Philip began serving as senior pastor at The Moody Church in downtown Chicago in July 2020. He follows in the footsteps of 16 legendary men of God, including long-time Cedarville friend and guest chapel speaker Dr. Warren Wiersbe, whose personal library is housed in the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room at the Center for Biblical and Theological Studies. Philip’s first inclina...
2022-11-3033 minCedarville StoriesS7:E20 | Nancy VoorhiesLove for OthersFor Nancy Voorhies, it has always been about people. No matter where she was or what she was doing, people were her priority, although she could have never foreseen how exactly this love of people would play out in her life. College-aged Nancy had one goal — pursuing the arts. She auditioned at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for its piano performance program. To her surprise, she didn’t make the cut but was asked to audition for voice instead. Unlike anything she imagined, Nancy began studying to be an ope...
2022-11-1630 minCedarville StoriesS7:E16 | Rachel SweeneyUnexpected VictoryRachel (Sweeney) Bredeson never expected to end her Cedarville athletic career as an NCAA All-American. But through the encouragement of her cross-country teammates, her parents, and her husband, Rachel ran an outstanding finish for her Cedarville team. Rachel Bredeson grew up in a Christian home and gave her life to Christ at the young age of 6. With two parents practicing pharmacy, Rachel quickly developed a love of science and healthcare, and she has since followed in her parents’ footsteps and is pursuing a degree in pharmacy at Cedarville University. As a...
2022-10-1926 minCedarville StoriesS7:E12 | Daniel KinniburghUnwavering Faithfulness Daniel Kinniburgh’s faith journey began early and carried him from a small town in the west to Cedarville, Ohio, to Vietnam and back. Dan was in grade school when a missionary from Pennsylvania started pastoring a church in the small Montana town where Dan was from. Dan and his family began attending Pastor Warner’s church, and they came to know the Lord. Pastor Warner’s children went to Cedarville College at the time, and Dan later followed their example. During his time as a student, Dan met his wife, Carol, and the two w...
2022-09-2127 minCedarville StoriesS7:E9 | Chris CrossSports as Ministry Whether it was basketball, baseball, or golf, athletics were always an important part of Chris Cross’ life. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chris made sports a very central part of his life, starting in middle school and continuing all the way through college. In 2014, Chris began serving as Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance at Cedarville University, and in February of 2022, he was promoted to Athletic Director. Since stepping into the role as Athletic Director, Chris and his team of coaches have set the vision for the upcoming year. He be...
2022-08-3132 min
Cedarville StoriesS7:E8 | Mark KlimekEquipping ThousandsMark Klimek taught every nursing student at Cedarville University over his 38-year career before his retirement this summer. His NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) preparation courses have helped thousands of students at Cedarville, across the country, and around the world to pass the test to become registered nurses.This tremendous legacy began in Youngstown, Ohio. Mark’s dad counseled his son to find a career where he would have job security, and the Lord has provided. He has served well in a number of nursing roles, but for the majority of his career, as...
2022-08-2435 minCedarville StoriesS6:E25 | Dr. Paul DixonChrist Is All He Needs For Paul Dixon, from the beginning of his relationship with God through all the decades of his leadership at Cedarville to his retirement years when he continues to impact the lives of many, Christ is all he needs. Dr. Dixon was first known on the campus of Cedarville College as a frequent speaker in chapel. He was often invited to preach by then-president Dr. James T. Jeremiah, with whom he had a lifelong friendship and for whom he had a deep admiration. There’s an iconic image of Dr. D...
2022-06-2231 minCedarville StoriesS6:E23 | Jason GrahameGod’s Timing and ProvisionWhy would a man happily immersed in a great family life, fulfilling ministry, and a job he loved make a major move and uproot all this blessing? Because the Giver of all that blessing had called, and His timing and provision can be trusted.1999 alumnus Jason Grahame is Director of Cedarville’s up-and-coming physician assistant (PA) program, which is scheduled to begin in 2023, pending external approvals. Before his new role, he was a PA in private practice and also Associate Program Director for the Physician Assistant Program at Eastern Virginia Medi...
2022-06-0831 minCedarville StoriesS6:E20 | Charis ChenTrusting the One Who Holds the Future Classes at 3 a.m. Worshipping with chapel from behind a computer screen halfway around the planet. A worldwide pandemic delaying her Cedarville experience for a year. Charis Chen has persevered through a number of trials to pursue her degree in psychology. Charis, a junior from Malaysia, was set to begin classes at Cedarville in fall 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced her to adjust her plan. While taking classes online at strange times of the day – Malaysia is 12 hours ahead of eastern standard time – she found wa...
2022-05-1834 minCedarville StoriesS6:E18 | Rufus MatthewFinish Line How does a young man from halfway around the world, with no knowledge of Cedarville University before his mom started receiving University emails, end up as one of the most well-known, well-loved, and respected students on campus? If you ask Rufus Mathew, his answer will be quick and straightforward: Jesus. Rufus arrived as a freshman computer science major at Cedarville in 2018. How his mom ended up on a Cedarville email list is still a mystery, but he’s glad that she did. As he began researching this unknown (at the time) Chris...
2022-05-0428 minCedarville StoriesS6:E10 | Lauren, Landon, and Lucas ClarkFour Times the Change The Clark quadruplets have been together their whole lives, attending the First Baptist Church in Mt. Washington, Kentucky, where their dad, Jason, is senior pastor. Minus one. All the Clark kids are at Cedarville except for Logan, who is pursuing his passion for aviation at Eastern Kentucky University. It was the first time all four of them were not in the same place, and it was also the first of many transitions for these quads. Once Lauren, Landon, and Lucas arrived at Cedarville last fall, the transitions continued – new schedules, new rout...
2022-03-0931 minCedarville StoriesS6:E9 | Marissa ConradEmbracing Life With No HandsSophomore psychology major Marissa Conrad is a typical Cedarville undergrad in many ways. She has a wide array of interests and gifts — she’s a talented artist, enjoys knitting, and plays the cello. Her parents made sure she gave everything a try growing up, from rock climbing to football to skiing.And while all of that is notable, it becomes remarkable when you consider that Marissa has enjoyed all that life has to offer without hands.While Marissa has never let her disability define what she can do, it h...
2022-03-0218 minCedarville StoriesS6:E8 | Mark WomackBuzzer Beater Found His Beat If he closes his eyes, he can see it all like it happened yesterday: coming off a screen, he drives toward the basket, receives the pass, stops and pops from 15 feet, then swish. Pandemonium. Ears ringing from the cheers. And Mark Womack’s name is forever connected with one of Yellow Jacket men’s basketball biggest victories, a giant 80-78 district championship W over Defiance College that sent Cedarville to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national tournament in 1981. Mark’s famous jumper was also the last field...
2022-02-2329 minCedarville StoriesS6:E7 | Matt PapaWhere Life Matters Most Cedarville Artist-in-Residence Matt Papa has toured with Keith and Kristyn Getty, written songs like His Mercy Is More that are sung in churches across the country and around the world, and his friends include Christian musical artists Matt Redman and Matt Boswell.As great as these opportunities and connections have been, Matt knows that what really matters the most are the people closest to him and the impact he’s having on their lives.In fact, for Matt, it was his youth pastor whose care and investment had the...
2022-02-1630 minCedarville StoriesS6:E5 | Tytist DeanUnorthodox Journey With a Faithful LordRapper, basketball player, graduate student. Tytist Dean, M.B.A. ’23 has a wide array of interests and talents. But there’s been one guide throughout his unorthodox journey: Jesus.Tytist played his last high school game without a college offer. As the clocked ticked to double zero, the crushing reality that this part of his life was likely over began to sink in. He wept with his parents.As it turned out, his hoop dreams were not finished. A family friend connected Tytist with a Division 1 program wher...
2022-02-0229 minCedarville StoriesS6:E2 | Daryl Smith and Chuck ProudfitLiving for God on the JobThe ways of God are often surprising, regularly amazing, and always inspiring. Just ask Dr. Daryl Smith, Associate Professor of Management. And as Daryl has discovered, this amazement and inspiration with the ways of the Lord should permeate all of life, especially in our careers, where a great majority of our waking hours are spent.Before his tenure at Cedarville, Daryl met his friend and brother in Christ, Chuck Proudfit, who inhabits this theme. Proudfit had a career in corporate America that spanned several big-name multinational players, such as...
2022-01-1233 minCedarville StoriesS6:E1 | Arielle WenigIn The Long Run You might say that Cedarville University senior Arielle Wenig has a knack for keeping her eyes on a goal that’s way down the road. She’s shown that quality both in her college education and in a very recent accomplishment. While most students begin their college search in high school, Arielle, with that clear-minded ability to look ahead, began her higher education pursuit when she was in fourth grade. As part of a school project, she wrote to Cedarville asking for information. She received plenty of swag, including a Cedarv...
2022-01-0525 minCedarville StoriesS5:E25 | Murray MurdochBiblical Worldview Warrior Dr. Murray Murdoch is a Cedarville legend. For the past 56 years, he has been a model of steadfast devotion, a stalwart of biblical integration, clarion voice for biblical justice and racial equality, a champion tennis coach, dedicated department chair, insightful teacher, calm counselor, and ready friend. Murray announced his retirement this fall. He and his wife of 63 years, Ruth, were honored during chapel on November 18. Murray’s legacies are many at Cedarville: 563 career victories as head coach of the men’s tennis team and member of the Cedar...
2021-12-2929 minCedarville StoriesS5:E21 | Philip MillerReluctant and Faithful 2004 alumnus Philip Miller never wanted to serve as a pastor, and now, he’s serving in one of the most high-profile pulpits in America. Philip began serving as senior pastor at The Moody Church in downtown Chicago in July 2020. He follows in the footsteps of 16 legendary men of God, including long-time Cedarville friend and guest chapel speaker Dr. Warren Wiersbe, whose personal library is housed in the Warren and Betty Wiersbe Library and Reading Room at the Center for Biblical and Theological Studies. Philip’s first inclination was not ministry. His gra...
2021-11-3033 minCedarville StoriesS5:E17 | Justin CobyFinding the Right Chemistry Chemistry is an important part of life. Finding the right team chemistry in sports. The chemistry between a future husband and wife. And for Dr. Justin Coby, it’s the reason he ended up in his current role as Director of Cedar Care Village Pharmacy. Coby had considered a career in engineering, but when his college professors suggested a pivot to pharmacy, it was the connection with chemistry, one of his favorite subjects in school, that sold him. And Cedar Care, the teaching pharmacy for the Cedarville School...
2021-11-0329 minCedarville StoriesS5:E15 | Will SmallwoodSpearheading a Historic Campaign Will Smallwood is Cedarville’s new Vice President for Advancement. The Cedarville University Board of Trustees approved him for this role during their traditional homecoming weekend meeting. Will is leading the University’s One Thousand Days Transformed: The Campaign for Cedarville, which was announced at homecoming weekend. The $125 million dollar campaign, the largest in school history, already has commitments of more than $95 million. This comprehensive campaign will transform the university’s facilities, campus experience, affordability, and long-term sustainability. Will is no stranger to multi-millio...
2021-10-2033 minCedarville StoriesS5:E12 | Kari HoffmanPeople Are the PriorityKari Flunker Hoffman ’05 is a Hall of Fame basketball player, holding first place in the Lady Jacket record books for three-point shots made, three-point field goal percentage and assists. She’s also the second all-time leading scorer in Cedarville women’s basketball history with 2,275 points during her four-year career.In 2004 and 2005, she led her team to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) championship game. In 2004, she was presented the Hustle award following the championship game, and one year later she was named the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) player of the...
2021-09-2931 minCedarville StoriesS5:E11 | Will GeistLaw Enforcement Future Leader For the Cedarville Stories 100th podcast, the guest is a future police chief, county sheriff, or FBI agent. At least, it’s easy to imagine that being the outcome for junior criminal justice major Will Geist. Will is the son of Alan and Lynn Geist. Alan served as Cedarville athletic director until June 30, 2021. At one point, Will thought he might enjoy becoming an airline pilot. But in third grade at Shawnee Elementary School in Springfield, he volunteered to guard the gym stage during indoo...
2021-09-2230 minCedarville StoriesS5:E10 | Seth JohnsonSame Orders, Different Uniform When Captain Seth Johnson switched from pulpit ministry to chaplaincy in the Air National Guard, it would have been easy to see the shift as a significant change for someone serving 20 years in the pastorate. But for Seth, it was still the same call, just a change of uniform. Seth graduated from Cedarville in 1996 with a pre-seminary degree. He joined the Connecticut Air National Guard where his brother-in-law and one son were serving. He has another son serving as a medic in the U.S. Army. Because of his...
2021-09-1533 minCedarville StoriesS5:E8 | Michael and Lee-Ann McKay“By All the Statistics, I Should be Dead” It is a miracle that Dr. Michael McKay, Assistant Professor of Biblical Theology, is teaching at Cedarville this fall. On June 19, 2021, Dr. McKay wasn’t feeling right, but figured he could walk off the odd aches and pains he was experiencing in his throat and back. But when his left leg went numb, the alarm bells went off. Knowing that leg numbness can be a symptom of stroke, Dr. McKay and his wife, Lee-Ann, went immediately to Greene Memorial Hospital. After the...
2021-09-0138 minCedarville StoriesS5:E5 | Paul DixonChrist Is All He NeedsFor Paul Dixon, from the beginning of his relationship with God through all the decades of his leadership at Cedarville to his retirement years when he continues to impact the lives of many, Christ is all he needs.Dr. Dixon was first known on the campus of Cedarville College as a frequent speaker in chapel. He was often invited to preach by then-president Dr. James T. Jeremiah, with whom he had a lifelong friendship and for whom he had a deep admiration.There’s an iconic image of Dr...
2021-08-1131 minCedarville StoriesS5:E4 | Pat DixonThe First Dixon at Cedarville 50 Years AgoBack in 1971, the Dixon name became well known at a small Christian liberal arts college in Ohio. The imprint of that one person is still visible everywhere on campus today. But most noticeably, on the lives of countless students.Yes, Pat Dixon, wife of chancellor and former president Paul Dixon, has left her mark on Cedarville University. She was here seven years before Paul, who became president in 1978.Pat was a well liked and respected public school teacher in Chattanooga, Tennessee, her hometown, when she got...
2021-08-0430 minCedarville StoriesS5:E2 | Mark KlimekEquipping ThousandsMark Klimek taught every nursing student at Cedarville University over his 38-year career before his retirement this summer. His NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) preparation courses have helped thousands of students at Cedarville, across the country, and around the world to pass the test to become registered nurses.This tremendous legacy began in Youngstown, Ohio. Mark’s dad counseled his son to find a career where he would have job security, and the Lord has provided. He has served well in a number of nursing roles, but for the majority of his career, as...
2021-07-2135 minCedarville StoriesS4:E26 | Frank Jenista (June 2021)Worldwide WorldviewToday, as we draw from the Cedarville Stories podcast archives, we are reintroduced to the son of missionary parents and a former U.S. diplomat, who transformed Cedarville’s international studies program with a worldwide worldview.Dr. Frank Jenista, former professor of international studies, had attended 13 schools in 12 years before finishing his education at a large American high school in New Jersey. When he arrived at Cedarville, he found a loving, supportive community of faculty and friends who inspired him to discover God’s plans for his life, which would incl...
2021-06-3026 minCedarville StoriesS4:E19 | Tim AbelDoorman to the Stars, Servant to AllHe’s served as a pastor, a midnight campus safety officer, an assistant director of church relations, and presently as an event manager handling everything from academic department gatherings to commencement celebrations. But in all the ways he serves at Cedarville University, Tim Abel follows this one constant: Ultimately, his servanthood is for the Lord.One of the crucial moments in his servanthood journey happened several years before he arrived at Cedarville, on “the Miracle Mile” – Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. While he studied at Moody Bible Institute, he serve...
2021-05-1231 minCedarville StoriesS4:E17 | Shaun and Diane HannayBiblical Integrity in Everything They DoSmall-group leadership, disciple-making, missions, Christian education, athletics as a platform for the Gospel. Sean and Diane Hannay’s life together has mirrored the values and priorities they learned at Cedarville as undergrads. And this devotion to the Lord has now flowed into the next generation.A commitment to Christian higher education started with Shaun’s parents, who graduated from Philadelphia College of Bible. When Shaun’s brother, Scott, was getting ready for college, an aunt suggested he consider Cedarville. After a campus visit with the family, Scott was convinced. That w...
2021-04-2834 minCedarville StoriesS4:E15 | Jake JohnsonLearning Well From Those Ahead of HimJake Johnson is wise beyond his years. How so? Because he’s been blessed with the gift of knowing what he doesn’t know, then the foresight to seek out those who have the experience and wisdom he hopes to exercise in his life. Jake, who is a senior political science major, has served as president for the Student Government Association this year at Cedarville University. He’s learned in this role how to slow down, ask questions, and listen well. He’s sought the godly...
2021-04-1431 minCedarville StoriesS4:E12 | Tessa Landrum and Nicole HackettGod Is Writing Their StoriesGraduation day is drawing near for seniors Nicole Hackett and Tessa Landrum. Nicole, a professional writing and information design major, and Tessa, a communication major, have benefitted not only from the great coursework, but also from the experience of working in Cedarville University Public Relations.Nicole and Tessa are strong writers who have consistently told scores of Cedarville stories for God’s glory. From writing about a nursing alumna who spent her first year after graduation at a hospital in the Congo (Nicole) to a worship ma...
2021-03-2434 minCedarville StoriesS4:E11 | Matt DeardenFree to Explore New HorizonsIf you ever want to get lost in the lava tubes around Mount Saint Helens in Washington or enjoy a bottle of gourmet root beer on your deck on a beautiful summer night, then Matt Dearden might be your guy. Cedarville’s Director of Undergraduate Admissions is a strategic, fun-loving guy with an adventurous spirit. Matt likes to explore new interests and test his limits. Like his decision to pursue a law degree at the University of Cincinnati although no one in his family had ever ear...
2021-03-1732 minCedarville StoriesS4:E9 | Pete and Chris ReeseLike Father, Like SonLike father, like son. For Pete and Chris Reese, no truer words have been spoken.Pete still holds records for shooting (7th all-time) and rebounding (8th all-time) as a star forward/center with the Yellow Jackets men’s basketball team. He graduated in 1960. Chris was a standout forward and a sure shot from the charity stripe. During the 1987-88 season, he knocked down 45 free throws in a row, making him the all-time leader in that category. He graduated from Cedarville in 1989.After a stellar ca...
2021-03-0330 minCedarville StoriesS4:E4 | Julia GardnerSurvivor Committed to Blessing Kids With CancerShe was a newlywed by six weeks, and she was on track to earn her Doctor of Pharmacy degree by 2019. But for Julia Gardner, the hopes and dreams associated with her six-week-old marriage to husband Michael, a 2014 Cedarville alumnus, and her future career were put suddenly on hold. On the day before she was scheduled to begin the professional pharmacy program at Cedarville, Julia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Gardner withdrew from school to focus on her treatment, which took approximately two...
2021-01-2729 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 19 | Rufus MathewMission to the (United) NationsIn this holiday rebroadcast, we get reacquainted with a remarkable young man we first met on the Cedarville Stories podcast back in January of this year.Rufus Mathew grew up in Bahrain and never heard of Cedarville University. So how did he end up on the other side of the globe at this school in the cornfields? After all, Bahrain and Cedarville are a mere 7,000 miles apart and 20 hours by plane from one to the other.Rufus’ story is a testimony to the Lord’s amazing work...
2020-12-2333 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 16 | Pat EsteppEmbracing TodayPat Estepp, head coach of the Cedarville men’s basketball team, admits feeling like a turtle on a fencepost: How did I get here? But Pat has learned not to linger on questions like that, but to enjoy God’s blessings for the days that He has given. The Lord has given Pat much to enjoy in his 13 years at Cedarville: six 20-win seasons over 13 years; five national tournament appearances; and two National Christian College Athletic Association championships, the most recent in 2019.Pat’s connection to Cedarville started...
2020-12-0232 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 12 | Lyle and Connie AndersonMaking Music for Nearly 50 YearsLyle and Connie Anderson are an amazing couple, and the way they’ve made music at Cedarville University has made an eternal difference in the lives of hundreds of students.Dr. Lyle Anderson, Senior Professor of Music, and his wife, Connie, Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Director of the Keyboard Pedagogy Program, have a combined 97 years teaching at Cedarville. They celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary this summer.“Cedarville is where we met, and both of us are alumni,” Lyle said in an interview this fall...
2020-11-0431 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 08 | John HartPointing to Christ in the Field of LawJohn Hart, General Counsel for Cedarville University, could have had a long and distinguished career with the U.S. Coast Guard. He does love salt water and sailing, having spent most of his growing-up years on Long Island. But it was the law that captured his interest, not the sea. Hart graduated from Cedarville in 1981 and went to work for the University in admissions. His interest in combining his love of the law with his desire to help Christian ministries was developed and r...
2020-10-0735 minCedarville StoriesSeptember to Remember | Pam JohnsonHymns sung by her grandma. Big-picture questions from a college philosophy class. A three-hour conversation with Mary Alice Jeremiah. The witness of women’s sports teams from Cedarville. All were benchmarks on Pam Johnson’s unique path to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Pam, who is Cedarville Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Senior Professor of Kinesiology and Allied Health, heard hymns when she lived with her grandparents for five years. Next, her middle sister gave her life to Christ and shared with Pam. Then Pam earned a full-ride scholarship to the University of Dayton, where God used...
2020-09-2315 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 06 | Jason GrahameWhy would a man happily immersed in a great family life, fulfilling ministry, and a job he loved make a major move and uproot all this blessing? Because the Giver of all that blessing had called, and His timing and provision can be trusted.1999 alumnus Jason Grahame is Director of Cedarville’s up-and-coming physician assistant (PA) program, which is scheduled to begin in 2023, pending external approvals. Before his new role, he was a PA in private practice and also Associate Program Director for the Physician Assistant Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School.But when he...
2020-08-1931 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 05 | Susan PlemonsSusan Plemons has learned well the lessons of Psalm 119:50: “My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.” That has especially been true during the seven years she has taught vocal music at Cedarville.Born and raised in the South, and still holding a soft spot in her heart for Dallas, Texas, Susan came north when her husband, Ron, was called to serve as pastor of First Baptist Church in Fairborn. After teaching at private and public K-12 schools, the last one Wayne High School in Huber Heights, Ohio, the Lord opened a do...
2020-08-1233 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 23 | Jeff BesteEpisode 23 │ Jeff Beste - People ConnectorJeff Beste, Cedarville’s Director of Strategic Relations, is well suited for his role developing and maintaining connections with parents, alumni, and supporters of Cedarville University. His 32-year career, from admissions, to Christian ministries, student life, alumni relations, and serving as an adjunct math instructor, has been all about people — building relationships and serving them well in Jesus’ name. Not bad for a guy who planned to have only a tiny connection with Cedarville for a year and then move on to another school. But that one year...
2020-06-1735 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 15 | Jeff ReepJeff Reep, Director of Career Services, had a great career playing basketball at Cedarville. The 1978 graduate was named a most valuable player for Yellow Jacket basketball, and is the fifth-leading scorer in school history. After graduation, Jeff had a 22-year career coaching basketball. He was associate head coach at New Mexico State University for seven years when the Lobos had five-straight appearances in the NCAA “March Madness” Division 1 basketball tournament and a trip to the Sweet 16.He came back to Cedarville to lead the men’s basketball program from 1995 to 2000, earning National Christi...
2020-04-2229 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 11 │ Jim LeightenheimerResound-ing SuccessFor Jim Leightenheimer, Associate Professor of Communication, you might say the decision to return to his alma mater was a Resound-ing success. The 1980 Cedarville University graduate worked for several years as a Dayton, Ohio radio broadcaster, but returned to Cedarville when his former professor, Wes Baker, asked him to lead the communications department expansion into radio.Mr. L., as he is fondly called by students and alumni, came back to Cedarville not only to teach but to create a student-run radio network. Starting in 1990, WSRN began broadcasting to students...
2020-03-2526 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 10 │ Dalia AknoukhFaithful DaughterWhile beginning college is hard for many students, it was even harder for Dalia Aknoukh.Dalia’s family moved to the United States from Egypt when she was 5. Her family is close, and she loves and respects them very much. And in Egyptian culture, it’s common for the children to stay close to home, especially the daughters. But when it was time for college, Dalia wanted to go to a school where the Bible was taught in every course. This led her to Cedarville, 600 miles from her home nort...
2020-03-1828 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 9 │ Dick Blanc (part 2)Dick Blanc, Executive Director of the Cedarville University Beyond Startup Accelerator, is an entrepreneur influencing culture. According to Blanc, entrepreneurs have an outsized impact on American culture. Blanc believes the Accelerator can develop hundreds of new culture-creating, biblical-worldview-holding entrepreneurs who can lead and change the future marketplace.Through the entrepreneurship minor available to all majors on campus, through mentorship by Entrepreneurs in Residence, and through Pitch events, which allow students to present unique business concepts and current entrepreneurs to raise capital, the Beyond Accelerator is creating a campus culture at Cedarville for shaping the broader culture.
2020-03-1119 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 04 | Dr. Pam JohnsonDr. Pam Johnson, Cedarville’s Dean of Undergraduate Studies, can lay claim to many accomplishments. She coached women’s tennis for 30 years and has been named to multiple athletic halls of fame. Her name, along with that of Dr. Murray Murdoch, Distinguished Professor of History and former men’s tennis coach, graces the Cedarville tennis complex. She was instrumental in starting Cedarville's academic support services. But when asked to name her greatest achievement, she recalls delivering a diploma to a student’s workplace, or helping a student have an “aha” moment. For all of her accomplishments, Dr. Johnson first and foremost...
2020-02-0521 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 03 | Dr. Pam JohnsonDr. Pam Johnson, Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Senior Professor of Kinesiology and Allied Health, had a different kind of path to Cedarville University. Her first exposure to the school came as she competed against Cedarville athletes as a tennis player for the University of Dayton. She was moved by their compassion and kindness, and one Cedarville athlete, in particular, went out of her way to befriend Dr. Johnson, which led her to put her faith in Jesus Christ as her savior. She came to Cedarville in 1974 after finishing her Ph.D. from Ohio State University. In addition to...
2020-01-2928 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 02 | Dr. Murray MurdochDr. Murray Murdoch, Distinguished Professor of History and Government, has served at Cedarville University since 1965. He came to the University at a time of great social upheaval in American society, a time when African-American leaders, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., were voicing a message of love and equal opportunity for all. These themes continue to ring strong for Murdoch, who co-leads the annual Civil Rights Bus Tour during fall break. All are deserving of just and fair treatment as image bearers of God and as those for whom Jesus died.…..
2020-01-2235 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 01 | Rufus MathewHow does a young man living in Bahrain discover Cedarville University? After all, the two locations are only on opposite sides of the globe, more than 7,000 miles apart and a mere 20 hours by plane from one to the other. But that’s how far Cedarville sophomore Rufus Mathew traveled to study cybersecurity at a program recognized by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Remarkable, right? Sure, but then consider where his sights are set for his career — the United Nations. Rufus just completed a very selective internship there this summer with students from top-tier programs around the world. Lear...
2020-01-1533 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 14 | Bethany SibbittBethany Sibbitt, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, was one of the first graduates of the Cedarville School of Pharmacy Pharm.D. program. When she imagined a future for herself in healthcare, pharmacy hadn’t been on her radar initially. But when she sat in a meeting with School of Pharmacy Dean Marc Sweeney, she realized the Cedarville program would be training pharmacists for an enlarged role in 21st century healthcare, a role that would include direct patient care. And now she’s casting that same vision for her students at Cedarville. Dr. Sibbitt was recently honored with the C...
2019-12-1128 minCedarville StoriesEpisode 13 | Sarah ShawCedarville senior Sarah Shaw is an international student who experienced the normal transition-to-college challenges but also had to acclimate to a new culture. She was extremely homesick. But her two sisters, who were already studying at Cedarville, helped, as did Mu Kappa, an international student organization. From those initial hard beginnings, Shaw has bloomed into a campus leader, serving as president of the Student Government Association. She is now an influencer for Christ on fellow students from around the world, across the United States, and in the cornfields of Ohio.Shaw is president of Cedarville’s St...
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