The career of Dr. Coba Canales has both breadth and depth in the field of Christian college student development, and this interview certainly reflects his variety of expertise. We touch on how Coba journeyed to the Dean of Students role at Azusa Pacific University, how first generation college students explore their career options, what it means to value hospitality in personal and professional life, and how Gen Z students are shifting our approach to discipling for spiritual development. Tune in for any one topic of interest using the chapter links below or stay for the full conversation culminating in why Coba still believes in the process and product of Christian higher education.

0:00 Harry Truman doesn't have a middle name

6:25 guest introduction9:31 speed round with Coba

14:41 the journey to Dean of Students

22:57 how first generation students explore their career options

33:42 the value of hospitality, personally and professionally

43:51 spiritual development for Gen Z

52:12 Coba's hope for Christian higher education

Coba can be contacted at ccanales@apu.edu - he would love to hear from you!