Geneva College Speeches and Lectures Podcast

Geneva College Professor of Pyschology Stephanie Schindel speaks on “Engaging the Process” of your education. She challengs students to “view the cost and the struggle in the learning process as signs of success rather than obstacles to be avoided; and most importantly, to allow God to define success in your life and to engage the process that He has for you.”

Geneva College President Ken Smith is interviewed by WORD-FM's Sam Siple on faith integration at Geneva. The interview looks at what a Christian worldview has to do with education and the impact that it has on a students learning and life.

Geneva College Provost Ken Carson is interviewed by WORD-FM's Sam Siple on academic excellence at Geneva. The interview looks at the academic opportunities that students are exposed to at Geneva.

Speaker Saleem Ghubril, recipient of a 1999 honorary doctorate degree in public service from Geneva and founder of the Pittsburgh Project, challenges the audience to think about why they are to be on stage.

Speaker Dr. Ann Paton, former professor at Geneva College, addresses the adult and graduate students and their family and friends by telling the a once upon a time story.

Geneva College alum, Dan Kiehl, and father of graduating senior, Leah Kiehl, challenges the class of 2012 and their guests.

Beloved professor, mentor, and friend, Dr. David M. Carson, 88, passed away on August 5, 2010. He was a faithful, humble servant who dedicated his life to the Lord, his family, church and Geneva College. Dr. David M. Carson's memorial service was held on August 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the John H. White Chapel on Geneva's campus. He touched many lives, including those who contributed in the service: Pastor Micah Ramsey, Anne Paton, Howard Mattsson-Boze, Christie Townsend, Doug Carson and Norman Carson. The service was a celebration of his life well lived.

Dr. Terry Thomas, professor of Biblical studies, shares a true story about a little league baseball team that overcomes a not-so-good regular season to become champions. It order to be successful, like that baseball team and in life, there are three things people must do. You have to know the fundamentals truths and principles. You have to practice those fundamental principles. And you have to use those to gain a hope about the future that will motivate you to engage in the future. This is a powerful lecture on becoming faith participants in God's Kingdom.

Dr. David Harvey, professor of psychology and masters in counseling program, shares the visions for the adult degree completion program and the seven masters programs offered at Geneva College. He then talks about stories and visions that are represented by each student graduating and how everyone should dream and have visions. They cause people to act and then become each person's legacy and can have a lasting impression on those around them.

Dr. Jonathan Watt, associate professor of Biblical Studies, shares what he would want to share if he were given 'one last lecture.' He shares about his life experiences and then encrouages all to explore life. Watch people and asking what motivates them. Take your pains and reconfigure them to become strengths. Treat people well. Grow your knowledge base. Explore all areas of life and you will never run out of opportunities.

Dr. Terry Thomas, professor of Biblical Studies, shares what he would want to share if he were given 'one last lecture.' He encourages all to go to the One who promises rest and allow Him to embrace you. Admit your need. Ask for mercy. And surrender all. Then you will discover what true rest looks like.