Biblical Higher Ed Talk

ABHE

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

We’ll engage leaders and practitioners in biblical higher education and beyond, tapping their wisdom for navigating the complexities you face in higher education and hearing them share how you can take your institution from its current state to its future potential.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

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August 18 · 34 min
Summer Series 2026 - Bill McCarthy
Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insig...
August 4 · 36 min
Summer Series 2026 - Eric Brandt
Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insig...
July 21 · 37 min
Summer Series 2026 - Dondi Costin
Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insig...
July 7 · 37 min
Summer Series 2026 - Jesse Rine
Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insig...
June 23 · 37 min
Summer Series 2026 - Todd Williams
Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insig...
June 9 · 33 min
Summer Series 2026 - Macy Halford
Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insig...
May 26 · 36 min
Summer Series 2026 - Esther Zimmerman
Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insig...
April 28 · 35 min
Looking Ahead in Biblical Higher Education
A season finale unlike any before it, this episode turns the microphone inward as ABHE President Philip Dearborn reflects on the state of biblical higher education. With clarity and conviction, he shares what is encouraging, what is challenging, and w...
April 21 · 30 min
A Path to Brain Healing and Intimacy with God Through Journaling
A life that looks steady on the surface can still carry deep, unspoken pain. Alison Byxbe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonbyxbe/) shares a vulnerable and redemptive journey through grief, unexpected diagnoses, and emotional exhaustion, revealing h...
April 14 · 37 min
Persecution and the Global Church
What does it mean to live out faith in a world where belief can cost everything? Ed Brown (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-brown-9aa8a2170/), Secretary General of Stefanus Alliance International (https://www.stefanus-usa.org/), brings a global perspect...
April 7 · 34 min
Teaching Through a Biblical Worldview
Most professors in higher education are trained deeply in their disciplines but rarely trained in how to teach through a biblical worldview. That gap shapes how future leaders think, practice, and integrate faith into their fields. Seth Scott (https:/...
March 31 · 32 min
Built for More Than a Job: The Power of Work in Christian Education
Dr. Brad Johnson, president of College of the Ozarks (https://www.cofo.edu/), shares how the school’s distinctive work college model shapes students academically, spiritually, and personally. Known by many as “Hard Work U,” the college requires every...
March 24 · 36 min
Recruiting Students Without Compromising Mission
Enrollment pressures are real. The demographic cliff has arrived, public sentiment toward higher education has shifted, and competition is fierce. Yet in the midst of these challenges, Christian colleges have a powerful opportunity, not to widen the d...
March 17 · 35 min
Stewardship, Strategy, and the Future of Christian Higher Education
Christian higher education is facing disruption, but the outlook may be stronger than many believe. Drawing on decades of experience serving Christian colleges and universities, ABHE Senior Fellow Dan Campbell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcampbe...
March 10 · 35 min
Navigating the Perfect Storm in Biblical Higher Education
Biblical higher education leaders are grappling with a "perfect storm" of unprecedented complexity. They must navigate a confluence of challenges, including demographic shifts, persistent financial pressures, and escalating regulatory demands. In this...
March 3 · 39 min
Leading with Conviction and Courage
Leadership in biblical higher education demands more than strategic insight. It requires spiritual depth, moral courage, and unwavering fidelity to the authority of Scripture. In this rich and transparent conversation, Dr. David Gyertson reflects on m...
February 24 · 37 min
Stewardship, Calling, and the Courage to Ask
After decades of faithfully serving as Vice President for Advancement at Indiana Wesleyan University (https://discover.indwes.edu/), Terry Munday has seen firsthand how generosity, obedience, and relationships shape both institutions and eternal lives...
February 17 · 42 min
Building the Church for Generations to Come
What kind of church will exist for our children and grandchildren? In this thoughtful and forward-looking conversation, Jason Ballard reflects on the health of the church in Canada, the growing leadership pipeline crisis, and why long-term faithfulnes...
February 10 · 30 min
Faithful Living and Dying Well
Biblical higher education exists to prepare leaders for the full scope of ministry, including moments when theology meets suffering, loss, and the realities of death. In this episode, Brian Hennan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-hennon/) reflects o...
February 3 · 33 min
Leadership That Endures, Vision, Culture, and Faithful Influence
What does faithful leadership look like when vision is bold, change is constant, and the stakes are eternal? In this wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, Bill McCarthy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccarthy-bill/), Chairman of the Board and f...

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