Podcasts

Meylin Allen and Jordanne Howell-Walton, both graduates of Andrews University, discuss the peace march they organized with students from the Berrien Springs public high school. The event's purpose was to raise awareness about racial injustice and to call for change.

This episode is Part 1 of the conversation. Part 2 can be found on YouTube (including peace march footage).

Media Coverage:

• WNDU 16 News
• Herald-Palladium

To access more podcast episodes, please visit the Andrews Speaks webpage. 

CREDITS
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THEME MUSIC: “Onward” by Podington Bear (Free Music Archive)
PRODUCER: Jeff Boyd, University Communication
COPYRIGHT: ©2020 Andrews University

In this episode Bill Wolfer argues that failure is an important part of the learning process, an unavoidable feature of the road to success.

Bill Wolfer is an assistant professor of computer science, chair of the Department of Computing, and director of the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Also in this episode, Carlisle Sutton is back with another video for the World Changers 360 segment. Rather than showcasing a program by a campus group, this video is a message from Seventh-day Adventist General Conference President, Elder Ted Wilson. He thanks the Andrews community for service to humanity as an expression of faith, and he also encourages us to continue searching for creative ways to bless others in our local community and around the world.

AUDIO PODCAST

Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION

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This presentation on creativity, failure and success is the final episode of Season 2 of the Andrews Speaks podcast. Thank you for listening to this season as we addressed a number of important issues—change, mental and physical health, science and faith, environmental activism, racial injustice, and creativity. We'll see you again soon for Season 3!

In this episode Dr. Jay Brand invites us to again learn to play. To this end, he introduces us to the important concepts of divergent thinking and deep empathy. Dr. Brand is a professor of Leadership and Higher Education, and he has extensive experience in both academia and business.

Carlisle Sutton is also back with another video for the World Changers 360° segment. This time he shares a ministry that is serving in Cuba.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: View the video on Vimeo or in the player below.

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Dr. Gary Burdick presents on the influence that Isaac Newton had on science and on Adventist theology. Additionally, Chaplain José Bourget continues the on-going segment called Sacred Spaces. Finally, Carlisle Sutton concludes the episode with World Changers 360°.

Co-curricular credit is available for students, whether listening to the podcast or watching the video. When you have completed the episode, click here to answer a reflection question online to receive credit.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: View the video on Vimeo or in the player below.

Learn more about Newton's folio held in the James White Library:

• Prophesies Concerning Christs 2nd Coming (Isaac Newton, 1680, Andrews University Digital Commons)

• Prophesies concerning Christs 2d coming (Newton Project Translation)

• Prophesies concerning Christs 2d coming (Newton Project Normalized Text)

• The Newton Project

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In this episode, we learn about the International Center for Trauma Education & Care and also about dealing with trauma and stress in our lives. To present on these themes, social work professor Ingrid Slikkers is joined by 3 graduate students – Erick Pena, Katelyn Campbell, Donna Campbell.

Jose Bourget also returns to lead a reflection on Time for the series on Sacred Spaces. And Carlisle continues World Changers 360 with a video about the Renaissance Kids program.

Co-curricular credit is available for students, whether listening to the podcast or watching the video. When you have completed the episode, click here to answer a reflection question online to receive credit.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: View the video on Vimeo or in the player below.

RESOURCES:

1) International Center for Trauma Education & Care - andrews.edu/cas/socialwork/traumacare/index.html
2) Instagram - instagram.com/andrews_university_trauma_care/
3) Facebook - facebook.com/andrewsuniversitytraumacare/
4) Email - traumacare@andrews.edu

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In this interview, Rachel Lamb discusses her faith, research and activism in the context of creation care, specifically focusing on climate change. Rachel is currently a PhD Candidate in Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park. Previously she served as the National Organizer and Spokesperson for Young Evangelicals for Climate Action, and in 2015 she was recognized as a “Champion of Change” by the Obama Administration for her work on climate action in faith communities.

Co-curricular credit is available for students, whether listening to the podcast or watching the video. When you have completed the episode, click here to answer a reflection question online to receive credit.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: View the video on Vimeo or in the player below.

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Dr. Anthony Bosman gives a creative and striking presentation connecting mathematics and faith. Additionally, Chaplain José Bourget continues the on-going segment called Sacred Spaces. Finally, Carlisle Sutton concludes the episode with World Changers 360°.

Co-curricular credit is available for students, whether listening to the podcast or watching the video. When you have completed the episode, click here to answer a reflection question online to receive credit.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: View the video on Vimeo or in the player below.

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Dr. Dominique Gummelt shares her personal story relating to physical health before giving practical guidance on how to pursue wellness in our own lives. Additionally, Chaplain José Bourget continues the on-going segment called Sacred Spaces. Today he uses an access ramp to consider life on campus as well as our connection to God. Finally, Carlisle Sutton concludes the episode with “World Changers 360°,” featuring a video that presents the community engagement activities of the School of Nursing.

Co-curricular credit is available for students, whether listening to the podcast or watching the video. When you have completed the episode, click here to answer a reflection question online to receive credit.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: View the video on Vimeo or in the player below.

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Dr. Judith Fisher encourages the Andrews community to cultivate mental health even in times of stress and difficulty. She reminds us that we were made to thrive! Chaplain José Bourget continues the ongoing segment called Sacred Spaces. This time he speaks to us from the steps in front of the James White Library. Finally, in the video edition, Carlisle Sutton concludes the episode with “World Changers 360°,” featuring a video that looks at homelessness and addiction on the streets of Chicago.

Co-curricular credit is available for students, whether listening to the podcast or watching the video. When you have completed the episode, click here to answer a reflection question online to receive credit.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: View the video on Vimeo or in the player below.

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Dr. Harvey Burnett presents on his research exploring the concept of psychological body armor. Additionally, Chaplain José Bourget continues the on-going segment called "Sacred Spaces." Here he leads a reflection on the doors we pass through every day. In the video edition, Carlisle Sutton concludes the episode with “World Changers 360°,” featuring a video on the work of the Human Empowerment Life Project or H.E.L.P.

Co-curricular credit is available for students, whether listening to the podcast or watching the video. When you have completed the episode, click here to answer a reflection question online to receive credit.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: View the video on Vimeo or in the player below.

CC CREDIT. In episode 1 of this series, President Luxton reflects on change as it is explored in three different novels. Additionally, Chaplain José Bourget introduces a segment we're calling "Sacred Spaces," which invites us to view our surroundings with new eyes. And in the video version of this episode, Carlisle Sutton shares a video produced by Enactus (not included in the audio podcast).

Co-curricular credit is available for students, whether listening to the podcast or watching the video. When the episode is completed, click here to answer a reflection question online to receive credit.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/ Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: The video is now available on Vimeo or in the player below.

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Dr. Liz Muhlenbeck, associate professor of management and Adventist Health System Endowed Chair, analyzes change from a management or business perspective, making the theme accessible and applicable to a wide audience.

Co-curricular credit is available for students, whether listening to the podcast or watching the video. When you have completed the episode, click here to answer a reflection question online to receive credit.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/ Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: View the video on Vimeo or in the player below.

In episode 1 of this series, President Luxton reflects on change as it is explored in three different novels. Additionally, Chaplain José Bourget introduces a segment we're calling "Sacred Spaces," which invites us to view our surroundings with new eyes. And in the video version of this episode, Carlisle Sutton shares a video produced by Enactus (not included in the audio podcast).

Co-curricular credit is available for students, whether listening to the podcast or watching the video. When the episode is completed, click here to answer a reflection question online to receive credit.

AUDIO PODCAST: Listen on SoundCloud or on the embedded player below. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes/ Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

VIDEO EDITION: The video is now available on Vimeo or in the player below.

This episode introduces Season 2, which will be 15 installments through the end of spring semester 2020. The conversation explores living, learning and serving in a time of social distancing. Season 2 episodes will be released as videos and as audio podcasts.

Episode Participants

Michael Nixon (vice president for Diversity & Inclusion), Steve Yeagley (assistant vice president for Campus & Student Life), Danielle Pilgrim (associate chaplain, Campus Ministries), Teela Ruehle (director of service & missions, Campus Ministries), José Bourget (University chaplain, Campus Ministries), and Jeff Boyd (podcast producer).

Video Edition

View the Zoom conversation below or on Vimeo. Future episodes will be eligible for co-curricular credit.

Andrews Speaks TV: Pressing Together (Remotely), Series Introduction from Andrews University on Vimeo.

Audio Podcast

Listen on SoundCloud or use the player below. 

Thank you for joining us for this episode. We hope the conversation was both helpful and meaningful, and we invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or Stitcher.

Credits

Theme Music: “Onward” by Podington Bear (Free Music Archive)
Sound Engineer & Producer: Jeff Boyd, Office of Research & Creative Scholarship
Copyright: ©2020 Andrews University

In the fourth episode of the Andrews Speaks podcast, Dr. Bernard Taylor shares about his career in ministry and biblical translation.

Dr. Taylor is research professor in Septuagint Studies in the Loma Linda University School of Religion. Over his career, he has been a pastor in New Zealand and Australia as well as at the Loma Linda University Church. He earned a BA in biblical studies from Avondale College in Australia, an MA in biblical languages from Andrews University, and a PhD in Hebraic Studies from Hebrew Union College. He has published extensively on biblical translation, including the "Analytical Lexicon to the Septuagint," published by Hendrickson in 2009.

The presentation was given at an Andrews University vespers co-sponsored by the J.N. Andrews Honors Program and the Office of Research & Creative Scholarship.

Welcome to the third episode of the Andrews Speaks podcast. This episode is a recording of an event held at Andrews University commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Michael Nixon, vice president for Diversity & Inclusion, coordinated the vigil as the opening event for the 2018 Social Consciousness Summit.

Speakers include Andrea Luxton, Andrews University president, Congressman Fred Upton, and Dwight K. Nelson, Pioneer Memorial Church lead pastor. Also, Troy Patterson Thomas powerfully performs portions of five of King’s speeches.

Because of copyright issues, we regretfully had to delete three portions of the event recording—a video clip of John Legend, a YouTube video of Robert F. Kennedy announcing King’s murder, and a live performance of “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” by Tacyana Nixon and Christopher Whitaker.

We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or Stitcher.

SHOW NOTES

The MLK Commemorative Vigil
50 Years Later… Are We Living the Dream?

What is Your Life’s Blueprint?*

Reflection #1 and Opening Prayer—Pastor Dwight Nelson, lead pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Letter From a Birmingham Jail*

Reflection #2—Andrea Luxton, president, Andrews University

Reflection #3—Congressman Fred Upton, U.S. Representative (MI-06)

I Have a Dream*

Reflection #4—Nicholas Miller, director of Religious Liberty and Public Affairs, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Reflection #5—Carmelo Mercado, general vice president, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

How Long, Not Long*

Reflection #6—Michael Nixon, vice president for Diversity & Inclusion, Andrews University

Reflection #7—Taurus Montgomery, senior pastor, Harbor of Hope SDA Church.

I’ve Been to the Mountaintop*

"Take My Hand, Precious Lord"—Tacyana Nixon (vocalist) & Christopher Whitaker (pianist)

Closing Remarks and Prayer—Jeff Boyd, executive director, Adventist Peace Fellowship and research support specialist for the Andrews University Office of Research & Creative Scholarship

*These speeches performed by Troy Patterson Thomas

CONCLUSION

Thank you, listeners, for joining us for this episode. We hope you enjoyed the event recording, and we invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or Stitcher.

Our theme music is “Onward” by Podington Bear, and it was accessed at the Free Music Archive.

Until our next story, let’s go Seek Knowledge, Affirm Faith and Change the World.

CREDITS

Event Coordinator: Michael Nixon, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Theme Music: “Onward” by Podington Bear (Free Music Archive)
Sound Engineer & Producer: Jeff Boyd, Office of Research & Creative Scholarship
Executive Producer: Gillian Sanner, Integrated Marketing & Communication
Copyright: ©2018 Andrews University

Welcome to the second episode of the Andrews Speaks podcast. We invite you to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or Stitcher (Google Play is in the works).

In this episode Dr. Tiffany Summerscales shares about her research on gravitational waves, which Einstein predicted in his general theory of relativity. This interview took place in late November 2017.

Tiffany is a professor of physics at Andrews University, where she began teaching in 2006. She is currently a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), LIGO being an acronym for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory. Tiffany currently works on projects involving LIGO detector characterization and the problem of extracting gravitational wave information from a network of detectors. 

SHOW NOTES & RELATED LINKS

• Andrews Professor Helps Find Gravitational Waves (Becky St. Clair, AU Agenda, Feb 11, 2016)
• Summerscales Part of Nobel Prize Winning Research (Stephen Payne, AU Agenda, Oct 4, 2017)
• AU LIGO
• 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics (Press Release)
• LIGO Scientific Collaboration
• LIGO Virgo YouTube
• Living LIGO Blog

SPECIAL THANKS

We thank WAUS 90.7 FM for inviting us to record in their studio. WAUS broadcasts from the John and Dede Howard Studios in the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University. This support means a lot to us.

CREDITS

Theme Music: “Onward” by Podington Bear (Free Music Archive)
Interviewer: Jeff Boyd, Office of Research & Creative Scholarship
Sound Engineer: Jeff Smith, WAUS 90.7 FM
Producer: Jeff Boyd
Executive Producer: Gillian Sanner, Integrated Marketing & Communication

Copyright: ©2017 Andrews University

Andrews Speaks 001: Michael Nixon

WELCOME

Welcome to Andrews Speaks, the brand new podcast of Andrews University. We’re excited to present Episode 1, a conversation with Michael Nixon, Esquire. Michael is the University’s new Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion. This conversation took place in late August 2017.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION

In Andrews Speaks we will explore stories brought to you by students, faculty, staff and campus guests. The topics will be in three broad categories consistent with the University’s motto to “Seek Knowledge. Affirm Faith. Change the World.” Each episode will present a story centered on one of these three themes – (a) education and research, (b) spirituality and (c) engagement with our world. And naturally, most stories will have some intersectionality between categories.

We hope you’ll subscribe to the podcast so you can engage with these stories. You can find Andrews Speaks on iTunes and Stitcher. Google Play will be coming soon.

EPISODE 1 INTRODUCTION

In this first episode, Becky St. Clair interviews Michael Nixon, who recently returned to the Andrews University campus. Together they discuss Michael’s mission and vision for the Andrews University family, which is one of the most ethnically diverse educational communities in the U.S. (Adventist Review).

SHOW NOTES

• Stories of Andrews: Michael Nixon
• It Is Time
• Ingredients Podcast 008: Garrison Hayes on #ItIsTimeAU, Difficult Dialogue & Advocating for Change (Part 1 of 2)
• Ingredients Podcast 009: Garrison Hayes on #ItIsTimeAU, Difficult Dialogue & Advocating for Change (Part 2 of 2)
• Adventist Peace Radio 005: Michael Nixon on Racial Reconciliation
• Adventist Peace Radio 013: Michael Nixon & Ty Gibson -- Against the Wall

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Becky St Clair for making this podcast happen. It was her brainchild, and we’re sorry to have lost Becky to a sister school just as the dream comes alive. Without her leadership this would never have been anything more than a fun idea. So Becky, we miss you, but God lead you and your family forward!

The Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University for allowing us to record this episode in your green room, one of the few quiet corners on campus. And in advance, we thank WAUS 90.7FM for inviting us to record future episodes in your studio. WAUS broadcasts from the John and Dede Howard Studios on the campus of Andrews University. This collaboration will give us significantly improved audio quality for future conversations.

The Adventist Peace Fellowship for supporting this episode. To record the conversation with Becky and Michael, Jeff Boyd used APF equipment he had on hand for recording the Adventist Peace Radio podcast.

Credits:

Theme Music: “Onward” by Podington Bear (Free Music Archive)
Interviewer: Becky St Clair
Sound Engineer: Jeff Boyd
Producer: Jeff Boyd
Executive Producer: Becky St Clair

Copyright: ©2017 Andrews University