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On Mission

Matt Daviswww.mbu.edu
On Mission is a podcast that explores personal mission in the lives of leaders in ministry, community, and business. Each episode features a leader dedicated to pursuing a life of excellence, service, and eternal significance.

Episodes

S2. Ep. 9 | Jim Harrison

Davis and Sheeley talk with Dr. Jim Harrison. Harrison, retiring this fall, spent most of his adult career at Maranatha and has lessons on leadership and faithfulness to share. In addition, he's a great storyteller!

Aug 09, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S2. Ep. 8 | Dr. Jesse Sherburn

Davis and Sheeley talk with Dr. Jesse Sherburn, a member of MBU's Board of Resources. Dr. Sherburn discusses how God worked in his life after his college graduation and led him to a job as a Senior Research Mechanical Engineer at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in the Geotechnical Structures Laboratory in the Geosciences Structures Division Research Group.

Aug 02, 202259 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2. Ep. 7 | CH (COL) Joe Willis, USA (Ret.) & Dr. Tracy Foster

Davis and Sheeley talk with two men who invested in the United States Military. Dr. Foster served all the way up to the working with Joint Chiefs of Staff. CH (COL) Willis has served all over the country with the FBFI chaplaincy program. Both men encourage listeners to support those going into the military as well as those who have returned.

Jul 26, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2. Ep. 6 | Dr. Dean Kurtz

Davis and Sheeley talk with Dr. Dean Kurtz, Adult Ministries and Outreach Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown, Wisconsin. Jump right into the conversation as this episode has a "rolling start".

Jul 19, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2. Ep. 5 | Caleb Farmer & Tim Johns

Davis and Sheeley talk with two men who are dedicated to the ministry of discipleship. Caleb Farmer was a room leader, floor leader, and dorm supervisor in Leland Dorm. Tim Johns is well-known for his heart for the guy’s side of campus as he has been with the Student Life Office for almost 20 years. Both men discuss the responsibility and honor it is to work with college-age students from a place of vulnerability and growth.

Jul 12, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2. Ep. 4 | Andrew Solarek

Davis takes the show on the road with Coach Pill to talk with Andrew Solarek. They discuss everything from his time at Maranatha to his ministry in Indianapolis today.

Jul 05, 202243 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2. Ep. 3 | Regina DeLozier

Davis and Sheeley talk with Mrs. Regina Delozier about her path to education and Maranatha. Her heart for students and players alike shines through this discussion.

Jun 28, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2. Ep. 2 | Austin Lehman

Davis and Sheeley talk with Austin Lehman, CEO at Remodel Health, a healthcare services company that specializes in health insurance for Christian organizations. Listen as Austin shares his passion for serving God in a secular field. Here is the article referenced by Dr. Davis at the beginning of the episode: Christian, Your Job is a Ministry Job.

Jun 21, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2. Ep. 1 | Jeff Pill

Davis and Sheeley talk with Director of Soccer, Jeff Pill, about his lifelong pursuit of glorifying God through competition, mentoring, and relationships.

Jun 14, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Season 1 Recap & Season 2 Preview

Davis and Sheeley summarize season 1 lessons, update the audience on how their personal missions have updated, and preview season 2.

Jun 09, 202227 min

S1. Ep. 10 | Dr. Daniel Berger

Davis and Sheeley are joined by a man who has intentionally set out to care for people. Dr. Berger invests his time in understanding the complexities and differences between Biblical counseling and secular psychology. Dr. Berger exhibits a clear and present love for people. His desire is to help people understand how the gospel applies to every area of their lives.

Apr 26, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 10

S1. Ep. 9 | Susan A. Marshall & Mark Herbster

Encouraging and ministering to others is an important aspect of life. Join the conversation as Davis and Sheeley interview Susan A. Marshall, founder of the Backbone Institute, and Mark Herbster, Dean of the College of Bible and Church Ministries and Maranatha Baptist Seminary.

Apr 19, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 9

S1. Ep. 8 | Christin Kieckhafer & David Ledgerwood

Christin Kieckhafer and David Ledgerwood are world-class musicians. Both musicians express a desire to use music as a channel for glorifying the Lord. Though their path to musical performance is quite different, they share remarkable stories of finding personal passion in the process of musicianship, not just the product.

Apr 12, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 8

S1. Ep. 7 | Randell Gillespie & Steve Board

This episode features two businessmen who followed God's leading in business and in community involvement. Mr. Randell Gillespie works in real estate and Mr. Steve Board brought 30 years of business experience when he came to Maranatha to teach.

Apr 05, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 7

S1. Ep. 6 | Dr. Tim Schmig & Dr. Will Licht

In this episode, Davis and Sheeley meet with Dr. Tim Schmig and Dr. Will Licht. These men defend Christian education by dedicating their time to keep history alive. Their faithful testimony of service bolsters their reputation as reliable educators in and outside the classroom setting.

Mar 29, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 6

S1. Ep. 4 | Damian Ahrens & Dr. David Handyside

Dr. Damian Ahrens and Dr. David Handyside explore how God leads in the area of Christian Education. Listen as Ahrens discusses the role of servant leadership in education and Handyside relates God’s leading during the Christian School Movement.

Mar 15, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 4

S1. Ep. 3 | Mike Herbster & Michael Zwolanek

In today’s episode, we are joined by a Christian Camp director and a professor of history. Both men talked about the overwhelming nature of media influence on young people especially. Unplugging from the media is a huge draw for parents and youth leaders alike. Additionally, consuming more media doesn’t allow you to learn from the content, think deeply, or even grow.

Mar 08, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 3

S1. Ep. 2 | Corey Pfaffe & Donald Donovan

Both Dr. Pfaffe and Mr. Donovan show great care that their extraordinary passion for accounting is second only to their passion for Christ. Listen to how they describe their efforts to remain humble and committed to their walk with the Lord.

Mar 01, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 2

S1. Ep. 1 | Jennifer Meinhardt & Nathan Huffstutler

Today we are joined by two humanities professors. Both Nathan Huffstutler and Jennifer Meinhardt are known for their ability to connect current events and conversations to big-picture reality.

Mar 01, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Who is Jonathan Sheeley?

Dr. Matt Davis talks with Co-host Jonathan Sheeley about his coming to Maranatha.

Feb 25, 202210 min
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