Jeff Sherrod and Laurie Kagay host Dave Medders, Executive Vice President for The Association for Biblical Higher Education, discusses the role of Christian higher ed in shaping future leaders through discipleship. After a career as a college president, Medders now visits dozens of college campuses annually and speaks on the hope for higher ed. This is a timely podcast as much of the news has covered the failure of higher ed, and specifically a large number of Christian colleges shutting down. In the midst of that, Medders stresses the need for flexibility, spiritual leadership, and listening to God's voice in shaping the future of education.

This podcast features two Institute alum, Matthew Parker and Stephen Carver, who are both employed in the construction industry while also working as pastors and development workers. Joined by hosts Gregg Garner and Jeff Sherrod, the four discuss changing job opportunities for graduates of Christian colleges, focusing on non-traditional ministry roles. They stress the importance of values and social intelligence gained from a biblical education in preparing for a job, while offering some critique to traditional Bible colleges for focusing too narrowly on academic knowledge. The four highlight the need for holistic development and intentional preparation for various career paths, integrating biblical teachings with practical skills.

The College Conversations podcast explores the issue of loneliness among college students, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gregg, Jeff, and Laurie emphasize the importance of feeling seen and heard, integrating into community, and recognizing ways of combatting isolation. They discuss the limitations of social media in addressing loneliness and highlight the need for self-awareness and denial of self in becoming effective disciples of Jesus. The importance of finding belonging and community through a shared identity as children of God is stressed, along with the role of Christian colleges in preparing students to help others in various communities.