Built for This

Drs. 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 more about LeTourneau’s Faith, Science, and Technology Initiative: https://www.letu.edu/fst. Check out the LeTourneau University YouTube channel for all kinds of video content: ⁠https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a⁠. Watch the feature-length documentary, Made for More: A Computer Science Journey: https://youtu.be/ln6IPRjV7SA?si=AMRt5pTdOxWntron. 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.

Dr. 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. 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.

Drs. Todd Ream and Jerry Pattengale, authors of The Anxious Middle: Planning for the Future of the Christian College, talked with LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven Mason about how institutes of Christian higher education can be well-positioned to navigate a climate of cultural change when they have established a clear sense of purpose. In addition to aspiration, the three discussed the importance of illumination and collaboration both within and outside the higher education sector. Ream and Pattengale also highlight the need for Christian institutions to serve the church and help the next generation navigate a world deeply dependent on science and technology. You can get The Anxious Middle on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/3CZNSgh. Subscribe 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.

In 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 more on the implications of technology in our society and how students are making a difference, watch our feature documentary, Made for More: A Computer Science Journey, featuring an excerpt from this conversation! ⁠https://youtu.be/ln6IPRjV7SA?si=5n3INEoJvcqywWrp⁠. Subscribe 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.

On 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 Christians can prepare to meet them with the hope of Jesus Christ. You can get The Coming Tsunami on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hrhvSWg Subscribe 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. For more on the implications of technology in our society and how students are making a difference, watch our feature documentary, Made for More: A Computer Science Journey: https://youtu.be/ln6IPRjV7SA?si=5n3INEoJvcqywWrp. 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.