In today’s discussion, Asbury president Dr. Kevin Brown says living lives of holiness can make Christians stand out as different in today’s world. Quoting Charles Taylor’s A Secular Age, Brown says Christians acting with the mind of Christ should be unique because of “what they are.”. This will be the only podcast for July.
In our contentious world, it’s easy to wonder what holiness looks like. In this edition of Belonging and Becoming, Asbury University president Dr. Kevin Brown argues that holiness is not optional. He says it can best be seen in abundant overflowing lives in which we are fashioning ourselves right now – by the way we live – for an eternal reality.
Join us as we hear the incredible story of Asbury graduate Marcus Rixon ’14. Marcus is the owner of Rixon Entertainment Group, an artist management and marketing company based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has worked with many notable artists, including Selah, Martina McBride, and Dolly Parton. In today’s episode, Asbury President Dr. Kevin Brown interviews Marcus about how he went from a 12 by 6 foot house in India, to Asbury, and eventually into the music scene of Nashville. Today’s episode was edited by Asbury senior Kaleb Shipman. Due to a variety of factors, this will be our only podcast in May.
A history major becomes a ______? If you try to fill in that blank for history major David Turley ’99 you’ll probably be wrong. But, that answer isn’t the only thing that will surprise you about David’s path from Georgia to Asbury to Jerusalem to New York City. Along the way, you’ll learn about the profound impact an East Harlem church has had on David’s life. Join Asbury President Kevin Brown for a fascinating discussion with David Turley on this week’s edition of Belonging & Becoming.
Today’s episode is part 2 of an exploration of Wesleyan theology and why it matters today. If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this podcast, we invite you to check that out. In today’s episode, Asbury President Dr. Kevin Brown continues his discussion with Dr. Tom McCall on a fuller understanding of sanctification. Today’s episode was edited by Asbury senior Kaleb Shipman.
It all began as a dream that she could someday become the next Katie Couric. Asbury graduate Sarah Kuban ’05 came to Asbury, hoping to become a news anchor. But God led her in a different path and for a decade she's developed programming like Windy City Rehab and Say Yes to the Nest for HGTV and the DIY Network. Now, in her role as Vice President of Content she's working with Chip and Joanna Gaines to premier a whole new network, Magnolia. Asbury President Dr. Kevin Brown interviews Sarah in today’s episode.
A liberal arts education means students get much more than a major. In today’s conversation with Asbury President Dr. Kevin Brown, Dr. Shawn Okpebholo from the class of ’03 shares his love for music, unity, and the liberal arts.
What does it mean to be designed for good, while living in a culture that sometimes seems to reward the bad? This is part 2 of our discussion of Dr. Kevin Brown’s book, Designed for Good: Rediscovering the Idea, Language, and Practice of Virtue. Dr. Brown talks about the power of the virtuous life and acknowledges men and women in his life who “lived that truth.” Part 2 of the interview is followed by a short update from senior Kaleb Shipman on the Pitts Center, which was designed to expand the university’s civic engagement.
In today’s conversation with Asbury President Dr. Kevin Brown, Andrea Baker from the class of ’97 shares about what led her and her husband Andy to a life of serving others, and what that looks like now.
Asbury University President Kevin Brown talks about his book, “Designed for Good: Rediscovering the Idea, Language, and Practice of Virtue.” What does a principle Aristotle discussed more than 2,000 years ago have to say to us today? Dr. Brown discusses that and what the study of virtue can mean for students entering a university like Asbury.
On this Christmas episode, Asbury President Kevin Brown and family share some of their treasured Christmas traditions and memories. Children Campbell, Ada and Oliver will make you smile with their perspectives; they’re followed by Kevin and Maria Brown’s thoughtful Christmas reflections. The podcast concludes with the singing of Silent Night by the Asbury Chorale. It’s from the music department’s 2019 Songs of the Season concert. The opening flute melody was played by student Robyn Cook, and the flute descant was written by Asbury faculty member Dr. Vicki Bell. Pianist for this performance was Celeste Letchworth.
Asbury University President Dr. Kevin Brown, quoting E. Stanley Jones, says education at its core should be about what we love, not simply what we know. Brown discusses why an education at a Christian liberal arts institution like Asbury is so valuable, pointing to the university’s new honors program and future of work initiative, as well as success stories of recent graduates. The show concludes with student body president Demarion Johnson discussing why listening is so vital in these challenging times.
In this conversation with Asbury President Kevin Brown, Andrew Coleman ’98 shares about a life-changing encounter during an Asbury chapel service. The senior vice president and general manager of GE Aviation Digital also talks about what it means to be a wingman, serving others, even while working as a manager at a high tech Fortune 500 company. Then, he shares what we can learn about preparing for the future by the ways GE has learned to take data off of aircraft to gain insights that make air travel the safest in the world.
Asbury University President Kevin Brown says significant changes in higher education will soon impact our economy, our political world and our individual lives. But Dr. Brown says universities like Asbury can learn to adapt to what he calls a creativity economy. He argues that the faith-based liberal arts paradigm will continue to uniquely prepare students for a vastly different future job world. The podcast ends with a look at Asbury’s radio version of It’s a Wonderful Life, through interviews with director Carol Anderson and student actor Jackson Wilhelmi.
Part 2: A journey from St. Andrews, Scotland to Wilmore, Kentucky. That’s part of what you’ll hear about in this second episode. Part two of this interview with Asbury President Dr. Kevin Brown, looks at his graduate school years in Scotland and the surprise connection that brought him to Asbury. It also features some lighter moments, including a look at some of the things he loves to do with his children, and on his own.
Part 1: On today’s episode Dr. Brown shares how Asbury’s fall 2020 semester is off to a good start, despite the modifications required during the pandemic. Dr. Brown also talks about his early life growing up in Louisville, how he met his wife Maria, and the important role his parents and parents-in-law played in who he is today. Along the way, you’ll learn the power of a book and a word to change someone’s life.
Part 1: On today’s episode Dr. Brown shares how Asbury’s fall 2020 semester is off to a good start, despite the modifications required during the pandemic. Dr. Brown also talks about his early life growing up in Louisville, how he met his wife Maria, and the important role his parents and parents-in-law played in who […]