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Built for ThisAgents of Flourishing: The Built For This Podcast Ep #08What does it mean to flourish and pursue "shalom?" In our language, shalom is translated, simply, as peace. But Dr. Amy Sherman, author of Agents of Flourishing, suggests that on a broad level, shalom is simply what God intended things to be. More narrowly, it means to have peace with God, peace with self, peace with others, and peace with God’s creation. Join us for a conversation between Dr. Amy Sherman, named by Christianity Today as one of the 50 most influential Evangelical women in the U.S., and Dr. Steven D. Mason, President of LeTourneau University, as we explore wh...2025-06-061h 31
Built for ThisThe Fuzzy And The Techie: The Built For This Podcast Ep. #07Welcome to a conversation that gets at the heart of true polytechnic education: The liberal arts need STEM as much as STEM programs need the liberal arts. The Christian Polytechnic University is called to embody this balanced truth. We know it. We live it. And our guest today gets it. Join us for a conversation between Dr. Steve Mason, President of LeTourneau University, and New York Times best-selling author Scott Hartley. His 2017 book, The Fuzzy and the Techie, speaks to the reasons why broad based Liberal Arts education actually prepares us better for a machine-led world than STEM alone. And...2025-05-141h 10
Built for ThisTeens and Screens: Cultivating Character in an Over-Connected World Ep. #06Dr. Steven Mason sits down with Dr. Kathy Koch, to talk about the challenges of a world so connected, yet so lonely for many. How ought we, as Christians, raise up our children to view technology in a way that helps them flourish?2025-04-0227 min
Built for ThisKnow Struggle, Know Progress: The Built For This Podcast Ep. #05Drs. Steven Mason and Josh Brake, professor of engineering at Harvey Mudd College and LeTourneau alum, discuss ideas of technology, education, and human flourishing, the value of struggle, the automation or augmentation of A.I., and finding the good life in our digitally-saturated society. Dr. Brake authors The Absent-Minded Professor, a weekly Substack outlet for manifestos on technology, education, and community through a Christian lens. You can access The Absent-Minded Professor on Substack at https://joshbrake.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web. Subscribe to the Built for This podcast today for more content and stories. Learn...2024-08-161h 00
Built for ThisBeing Human: The Built for This Podcast Ep. #04Dr. Steven Mason joined Dr. Jonathan Pennington, author of Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life, to discuss how the Bible communicates a robust philosophy for life and human flourishing. Pennington highlighted the importance of a comprehensive Christian philosophy in providing answers to life’s fundamental questions and emphasized the role of Christian institutions of higher education in helping others nurture a balance between meaningful relationships and technology. You can get Jesus the Great Philosopher on Amazon: https://a.co/d/59qIWVn Subscribe to the Built for This podcast today for more content and stories. Ch...2024-05-1057 min
Built for ThisThe Anxious Middle: The Built For This Podcast Ep. #03Subscribe to the Built for This podcast today for more content and stories. Check out the LeTourneau University YouTube channel for all kinds of video content: https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a. Visit https://www.letu.edu for more information on LeTourneau University. To begin building your story as a student, visit https://www.letu.edu/apply. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/built-for-this/message2024-05-0852 min
Built for ThisDis-Integrated: The Christian Polytechnic University Ep. #02In this episode, LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven Mason was joined by Andy Crouch, prolific Christian author and a partner for theology and culture at Praxis, to discuss the ways that technology shapes our lives and our culture. They dove into the topic of Christian higher education’s role in developing an integrated approach to cultivating heart, soul, mind, and strength in the lives of students and families. You can get Andy’s most recent book, The Life We’re Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World, and learn more about Andy Crouch on his website: https://andy-crouch.com . For mo...2024-05-0837 min
Built for ThisThe Stakes for Christian Higher Education: The Christian Polytechnic University Ep. #01On today’s episode of the Built for This podcast powered by LeTourneau University, The Stakes for Christian Higher Education: accomplished Christian author, speaker, and thinker Dr. Jim Denison of the Denison Forum was in our studio for a fascinating conversation with LeTourneau University President, Dr. Steven Mason, about what he calls “the coming tsunami”, cultural movements that are creating a rising tide of opposition to Christianity in the world today and what that means for the future of Christian higher education. Listen to Dr. Mason and Dr. Denison discuss the tides that are turning in our culture and how Christ...2023-12-1429 min
LETU Alumni ConversationsAlumni Conversation with R.G. & Evelyn LeTourneau (Founders)Join us for our final Alumni Conversation episode of this Spring's Season 2. In this special finale, rather than sit down with alumni, we've gone back to a point in time (c. 1968) when alumni had the opportunity to sit down with our founders, R.G. & Evelyn LeTourneau, and hear from them in chapel. Enjoy this special edition, where R.G. answers student's questions, shares his great accomplishment, and both R.G. & Evelyn (affectionately known as "Mom & Pop") share about their love for Jesus and their love for LETU students! Enjoy! #letourneaubuilt
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