Student hosts Kendra Miranda, Isaac Peterson and Raabe Garcia have started a new podcast that features "deep and honest tea-length conversations with a new guest each week." Guests are "the student who you share that lab with or the co-worker whose desk you always pass by or that random person you always ride the bus/train with everyday."

The current episodes are:

• Episode 1: Our First Pod
• Episode 2: Chris Mindanao "Kendra and Raabe interview Chris Mindanao about seasons of discovering our identities. Who am I? And who even is Chris though?"
• Episode 3: Timmy Duado "Timmy shares his method! I.C.E. (check it out) Hosted by Kendra and Isaac. Belonging starts with ... "
• Episode 4: Brandon Williams "Finding purpose can be difficult. Not just in future job hunting or finding reasons to pick a degree, but sometimes in just our day-to-day. In this episode Brandon Williams deconstructs some of the social stigma behind finding our purpose. Join Kendra and Isaac as they become more inspired in finding their purpose and success. Find out how you also can obtain success as a byproduct of the 'thing' that you dedicate yourself to. What's your 'thing'?"
• Episode 5: Ashok Willmott "In this episode, hosts Isaac and Kendra explore wandering in the wilderness with guest Ashok Willmott. Ashok touches on his personal time in his metaphorical wilderness; wandering through questions of who to be, what to pursue, and how to find the motivation to press on through the uncertainty that life brings. Ashok is a fashionable, runner, Seminary student here at Andrews University and has lived a significant amount of 'life' for a young lad. He shares some incredible wisdom in regard to the natural human experience. Life isn't always mountain tops and great views. What do we do in the valleys? Are mountain top experiences the REAL ultimate goal?"
• Episode 6: Gianna Bacchiocchi "Inside of this episode Kendra and Isaac feature Gianna Bacchiocchi. She is a sophomore University student studying biology and pre-PA (studies) here at Andrews University. We all discuss the power of confidence and where we should lean on to find it in its truest form. Gianna speaks on the struggles in keeping a confident composure and the natural human responses to the setbacks we face when criticized. This episode is honest and elaborative and shines a good light on the natural progression of growing up in a social media heavy society. It is a longer one than usual but an important one ... strap in and relate."
• Episode 7: Gabi Francisco "In this episode Kendra and Raabe are joined by Gabi Francisco as she leads us through the stories of her journey at Andrews University from growing up in Berrien Springs, accepting the call to be a student missionary, and having to make some major pivots in the form of major life decisions. She shares what it is like to be on the other side of transition, handling expectations and, more than anything, what it means to let your heart be set on fire for the things that make you ... well, you!"
• Episode 8: Evin Nazya Musgrove "Unfortunately it's true, even good things don't last forever. In this episode three girls dive in and table talk quickly turns deep as Evin takes us into her own journey with letting go and moving forward. Find yourself in the story as Evin shares the hard-hitting truth that sometimes it takes a 'no' to find a better 'yes.' Sometimes that looks like letting go of a job, opportunities, goals or even relationships. This might seem like girl talk but we promise it’s guy friendly, too."

Episodes are available via Buzzsprout, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 

And check out the Andrews University podcast page.

CO-HOSTS: Dominique Gummelt and Denard Fenaud

THEME: Reflecting on seasons 1 and 2, plus looking ahead to the future

WATCH ONLINE: Instagram TV

THRIVECAST ARCHIVE: YouTube Playlist

5+5+5+5 To Thrive: 

1. Be proactive.
2. Be tenacious.
3. Be flexible.
4. Be humble.
5. Be grateful.
6. Be generous.
7. Be mindful.
8. Be curious.
9. Be empathetic.
10. Be balanced.
11. Be compassionate.
12. Be just.
13. Be patient.
14. Be forgiving.
15. Be loving.
16. Be brave.
17. Be friendly.
18. Be creative.
19. Be kind.
20. Be yourself. [Oprah: Be your best self.]

PRODUCER: Jeff Boyd

HOST: Dominique Gummelt

GUEST: Chaplain José Bourget

THEME: Made to Belong; Generosity

THRIVECAST ARCHIVE: YouTube Playlist

PRODUCERS: Denard Fenaud & Jeff Boyd

HOST: Denard Fenaud (co-producer)

GUEST: Jeff Boyd (co-producer)

THEME: Creative peacemaking

THRIVECAST ARCHIVE: YouTube Playlist

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It

Deans Bartram, Johnson and Keele chat through their experiences as student missionaries when they were in college and end with a recommendation to the listener. Spoiler: you should be an SM ...

LISTEN HERE

(episode released March 15, 2021)

HOST: Dominique Gummelt

GUEST: Ty Gibson

TOPIC: Made to Explore

THRIVECAST ARCHIVE: YouTube Playlist

HOST: Dominique Gummelt

GUEST: Denard Fenaud, Thr!veCast Co-producer

TOPIC: Thriver Feature

THRIVECAST ARCHIVE: YouTube Playlist

HOST: Dominique Gummelt

GUEST: Karsten Stank

TOPIC: Made to Unwind

CO-CURRICULAR CREDIT: Google Form open until Feb. 23 at 11:30 a.m.

THRIVECAST ARCHIVE: YouTube Playlist

A Penny for Your Thoughts (Pt 2)

A young member of the German Coast Guard wonders what the people on the other end of the radio are thinking about before Deans Bartram, Johnson and Keele chat with students about their feelings and expectations for this semester, their views on getting vaccinated and their thoughts on the state of AU student-run social media accounts. 

LISTEN HERE

(episode released Feb. 8, 2021)

HOST: Dominique Gummelt

GUEST: Judith Fisher, director, Andrews University Counseling & Testing Center

TOPIC: Made to Explore

CO-CURRICULAR CREDIT: Google Form open until Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m.

THRIVECAST ARCHIVE: YouTube Playlist

HOST: Dominique Gummelt

GUEST: Kim Knowlton, La Sierra University

TOPIC: Made to Move

CO-CURRICULAR CREDIT: Google Form open until Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m.

THRIVECAST ARCHIVE: YouTube Playlist

Andrew Yang reminds us to "secure the bag" before Dean Bartram, Dean Johnson and Dean Keele lead a live discussion about identifying your bag and how to secure it. Featuring Meier Hall residents who hopped in live to share their views! 

Listen Here

(episode released Jan. 17, 2021)

HOST: Dominique Gummelt

GUEST: President Andrea Luxton

TOPIC: Made to Matter—Integrity

CO-CURRICULAR CREDIT: Google Form open until Feb. 2 at 11:30 a.m.

THRIVECAST ARCHIVE: YouTube Playlist

HOST: Dominique Gummelt

GUEST: Sebastian Leveringhaus

TOPIC: Made to Thrive

CO-CURRICULAR CREDIT: Google Form open until Jan. 26 at 11:30 a.m.

THRIVECAST ARCHIVE: YouTube Playlist

Michael Nixon, vice president for Diversity & Inclusion, hosted four conversations on racial justice and equality during the fall 2020 school year. Each episode is archived on YouTube and can be accessed below:

Episode 1. "The Brown Church," Pastor Daniel Duffis 

Episode 2. "Building Bridges Across the Racial Divide," Larry & Sandy Feldman

Episode 3. "The Brown Adventist Church & More..." Pastor Manny Arteaga

Episode 4. Professor Douglas Morgan

You may also access the YouTube playlist.

Dominique Gummelt, director of University Wellness, launched the ThriveCast on Instagram during the fall 2020 semester. She led conversations with ten guests as they explored various facets of thriving. Each episode is archived on Instagram TV and YouTube and can be accessed below:

Episode 1: Made to Thrive, Featuring Denard Fenaud (YouTube | IGTV | 8 Sept 2020). 

Episode 2: Made to Matter, Featuring Chaplain José Bourget (YouTube | IGTV | 15 Sept 2020). 

Episode 3: Made to Move, Featuring Ernie Medina (YouTube | IGTV | 22 Sept 2020). 

Episode 4: Thriver Feature Edition: Rachel Keele, with guest host Denard Fenaud (YouTube | IGTV | 29 Sept 2020). 

Episode 5: Made to Explore, Featuring Tony Yang (YouTube | IGTV | 6 Oct 2020). 

Episode 6: Made to Unwind, Featuring Karsten Stank (YouTube | IGTV | 13 Oct 2020). 

Episode 7: Made to Dream, Featuring Ty Gibson (YouTube | IGTV | 20 Oct 2020). 

Episode 8: Made to Belong, Featuring Michael Nixon (YouTube | IGTV | 27 Oct 2020). 

Episode 9: Made to Speak, Featuring Chris Silber (YouTube | IGTV | 10 Nov 2020).

Episode 10: Made to Serve, Featuring Sarah McDugal (YouTube | IGTV | 17 Nov 2020). 

Additionally, you can access the YouTube Playlist.

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