The SPU Voices Podcast

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"Making Space in the World of Superheroes," with Kimberly Segall Jun 16, 2022

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Kimberly Segall, PhD, directs the social justice and cultural studies major at Seattle Pacific University. In this episode, she talks about her podcast on the comic book series Ms. Marvel.

"You're Part of Someone's Village," with Chantel Vinson Jun 02, 2022

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Chantel Vinson is a senior wellness instructor at Culver Academies where she has coached volleyball and basketball. Prior to that she taught health and physical education at Plymouth High School and coached junior high basketball. She has won awards for her selflessness and is beloved by so many students and parents because she has chosen to pay forward the gift she was given growing up. Listen to her story on this episode of the SPU Voices Podcast.

“Faithful Business,” with JoAnn Flett May 17, 2022

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JoAnn Flett, PhD, is the executive director of SPU's Center for Faithful Business, a leading think tank on the integration of faith and business. She's a frequent speaker, collaborator, and organizational consultant, teasing out the intersection of faith and business that promotes human flourishing.

"Why Business Matters to God," Jeff Van Duzer May 05, 2022

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Jeff Van Duzer's teachings draw on his distinguished career in higher education, law, and financial management. At Seattle Pacific University, he held several positions including provost, dean of the School of Business and Economics, and professor of business ethics and business law. He practiced as a partner with the international law firm Davis Wright Tramaine for more than 20 years and is the author of Why Business Matters to God: (And What Still Needs to Be Fixed) along with many other articles in academic and popular journals.

"Why Young People Aren't Going to Church," with Lauren Pattie Apr 21, 2022

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Lauren Pattie ’09 serves Seattle Pacific University as a content manager for Pivot NW, a team that works with Seattle area faith communities to better understand the experiences of young adults by working with them to design, launch, and evaluate new ministries. In this episode, we sat down with Laurie to discuss why young people aren't going to church and what to do about it. Stream online now or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

"The Heart of Forgiveness," with Andy Ekblad Apr 07, 2022

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Andy Ekblad '84 is the founder and director of Beautiful Gate Ministries and provides training to pastors and leaders in developing nations, principally in Africa. He received much of his training in The School of Life, raising a profoundly disabled daughter until her death in 2013 and serving as a pastor for 30 years. Andy holds a master's of divinity and a master's of theology, and was further trained in spiritual direction at Soul Formation's Academy of spiritual formation and the school of spiritual direction.

"Go Play Outside," with Emma Burke Mar 17, 2022

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Emma Burke graduated from SPU in 2021 with a degree in psychology, but she saw her education as more than a degree. She saw a ticket to the rest of her life. After working in a national park and volunteering with an interpretive park ranger, she hopes to spend the first chapter of her career playing outside.

"At War with Sickle Cell," with Carina Taylor Mar 03, 2022

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After graduating from Seattle Pacific University with a degree in individual and family development, Carina Durkin Taylor ’12 experienced a series of tragedies, leaving her in a new city with a new trajectory, but filled with hope for the future. When she and her husband were expecting their first child, they discovered that they both carried the gene for sickle cell anemia, and starting their family would now be a game of Russian roulette. The journey that followed is a story of faith and triumph.

"Spirituality and Dementia," with Bomin Shim and Julie Pusztai Feb 17, 2022

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Doctors of nursing Bomin Shim and Julie Pusztai are working together on a qualitative study exploring the spiritual life of those suffering from dementia. Prior to Seattle Pacific University, Dr. Shim worked with those caring for loved ones with dementia and Dr. Pusztai did her doctoral work on the process of aging.

"Creating Prosperity," with Tim Hanstad Feb 03, 2022

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Tim Hanstad ’85 is the chief executive officer of the Chandler Foundation. Prior to his work there, Tim co-founded and was the longtime CEO of Landesa, the world's leading land rights organization. Tim led its growth from a two-person team to a leading global NGO with more than 20 offices around the world and a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. He has been personally recognized by the Scholl Social Entrepreneur Award and as a World Economic Forum Outstanding Social Entrepreneur. He holds two law degrees from the University of Washington and a bachelor's degree in history and political science from SPU, where he was honored in 2017 as the alum of the year.

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