https://www.spreaker.com/show/built-for-this_1enEducationCopyright Evelyn LeTourneauhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/057d121ffd4530ef14a181da4b47275b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/built-for-this_1Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:25:11 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauEvelyn LeTourneaufeeds@spreaker.comWelcome to the Built For This podcast! With a rich organizational history and a tradition of blending theory with practice, we seek to build up a world that often seems focused on tearing down. Join us as we delve into dynamic stories, engage in...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-mile-of-missions-a-conversation-with-steve-russell-ep-12--73578422KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Serving the Lord how you're wired: Military command, national politics, and late-in-life flight training all became preparation for a role Steve never applied for
• Small obedience precedes big assignments: A one-week volunteer trip to scrape paint led to leading an entire mission organization four months later
• Mission Aviation: JAARS closes the last-mile gap in missions. Bringing the Word of God into the most remote parts of the world.
• Character opens doors competence can't: Technical skill matters, but a good testimony and a heart for people are what sustain someone in the field long-term
• Availability Over Ambition: Over decades, the prayer moved from "bless what I'm building" to "show me where you're already working"

]]>1446c516-fc91-4f3e-8771-a9a6f5cffe34Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:39:27 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauOn this episode of the Built For This podcast, our host, Dr. Steve Mason, president of LeTourneau University, is joined by Steve Russell, the president of JAARS. JAARS stands for Jungle Aviation and Relay Service, a missions ministry that focuses on...KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Serving the Lord how you're wired: Military command, national politics, and late-in-life flight training all became preparation for a role Steve never applied for
• Small obedience precedes big assignments: A one-week volunteer trip to scrape paint led to leading an entire mission organization four months later
• Mission Aviation: JAARS closes the last-mile gap in missions. Bringing the Word of God into the most remote parts of the world.
• Character opens doors competence can't: Technical skill matters, but a good testimony and a heart for people are what sustain someone in the field long-term
• Availability Over Ambition: Over decades, the prayer moved from "bless what I'm building" to "show me where you're already working"

]]>3784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-centered-formation-in-the-age-of-ai-a-conversation-with-dr-mike-mcginnis-ep-11--72653779

Dr. McGinnis's testimony and his self-described journey as the "least engineery engineer"

What Christian education looks like in the Age of AI

Helping students flourish — not just academically, but as whole people

What it means to be a “t-Shaped Engineer" and why it matters more than ever

The 2x2 axis framework for student formation in the digital age

The seven factors that lead students to "the big life"

Why faith is essential for engineers

How LeTourneau helps students' faith grow in college and why that's increasingly rare in higher education

Whether you're a professor, a student, or simply someone navigating the challenges of our digital age, Dr. McGinnis offers frameworks, encouragement, and a faith-grounded perspective that goes far beyond engineering.]]>fb58f7dd-c44b-4953-b529-ca6486c364e0Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:34:27 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauAI is here. As a society, we can't hide from it, especially not in our careers. So how do we, as Christians, approach generative AI wisely, and even joyfully?In this episode of the Built for This Podcast, Dr. Steve Mason sits down with Dr. Michael...

Dr. McGinnis's testimony and his self-described journey as the "least engineery engineer"

What Christian education looks like in the Age of AI

Helping students flourish — not just academically, but as whole people

What it means to be a “t-Shaped Engineer" and why it matters more than ever

The 2x2 axis framework for student formation in the digital age

The seven factors that lead students to "the big life"

Why faith is essential for engineers

How LeTourneau helps students' faith grow in college and why that's increasingly rare in higher education

Whether you're a professor, a student, or simply someone navigating the challenges of our digital age, Dr. McGinnis offers frameworks, encouragement, and a faith-grounded perspective that goes far beyond engineering.]]>3679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-redemptive-technology-a-conversation-with-james-kelly-ep-10--7027308830bb9089-b0b6-4b23-a859-a9827a94e4d2Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:41:15 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauWhat does it look like to build technology that reflects the gospel? In this episode of the Built for This Podcast, LETU President Dr. Steve Mason sits down with James Kelly — founder and CEO of FaithTech, a global movement of Christian technologists...3438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-christian-higher-education-the-built-for-this-podcast-ep-09--69460183In this episode, Shirley reflects on her decade of leadership at the CCCU, sharing insights on navigating cultural shifts, maintaining financial stability, and preserving the distinctive mission of Christian institutions. She addresses the difficult reality of Christian college closures while offering hope and practical wisdom for institutional resilience.
Key Topics:

• The changing landscape of Christian higher education and its growing skeptics
• Why "headwinds are for our benefit" in strengthening institutional excellence
• The vital role of board governance and financial stability
• The importance of mergers and strategic partnerships
• LeTourneau's new partnership with the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity
• Biblical principles for leadership in challenging times
• The value proposition of Christian education: intellectual depth, spiritual maturity, moral clarity, and vocational purpose
• Casting a vision for 2035: Purpose, People, and Place

Whether you're a student, educator, administrator, or supporter of Christian higher education, this conversation offers encouragement and strategic insights for the road ahead.]]>0264357d-5594-46fc-bf35-969c18f041d6Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:11:16 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauJoin LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven Mason in conversation with Shirley Hoogstra, President Emerita of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), for an inspiring discussion about the past, present, and future of Christian...In this episode, Shirley reflects on her decade of leadership at the CCCU, sharing insights on navigating cultural shifts, maintaining financial stability, and preserving the distinctive mission of Christian institutions. She addresses the difficult reality of Christian college closures while offering hope and practical wisdom for institutional resilience.
Key Topics:

• The changing landscape of Christian higher education and its growing skeptics
• Why "headwinds are for our benefit" in strengthening institutional excellence
• The vital role of board governance and financial stability
• The importance of mergers and strategic partnerships
• LeTourneau's new partnership with the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity
• Biblical principles for leadership in challenging times
• The value proposition of Christian education: intellectual depth, spiritual maturity, moral clarity, and vocational purpose
• Casting a vision for 2035: Purpose, People, and Place

Whether you're a student, educator, administrator, or supporter of Christian higher education, this conversation offers encouragement and strategic insights for the road ahead.]]>2800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agents-of-flourishing-the-built-for-this-podcast-ep-08--664202395fe29bd1-2709-4adc-b2f3-f35b870bbab7Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:13:03 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauWhat does it mean to flourish and pursue "shalom?" In our language, shalom is translated, simply, as peace. But Dr. Amy Sherman, author of Agents of Flourishing, suggests that on a broad level, shalom is simply what God intended things to be. More...5515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fuzzy-and-the-techie-the-built-for-this-podcast-ep-07--660873100040714c-a568-435a-a7c8-17cc24d52f68Wed, 14 May 2025 15:08:37 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauWelcome to a conversation that gets at the heart of true polytechnic education: The liberal arts need STEM as much as STEM programs need the liberal arts. The Christian Polytechnic University is called to embody this balanced truth. We know it. We...4241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teens-and-screens-cultivating-character-in-an-over-connected-world-ep-06--65300597How ought we, as Christians, raise up our children to view technology in a way that helps them flourish?]]>0dab4723-9d72-4b6c-99fe-ceea80e0f0a9Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:44:31 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauDr. Steven Mason sits down with Dr. Kathy Koch, to talk about the challenges of a world so connected, yet so lonely for many. How ought we, as Christians, raise up our children to view technology in a way that helps them flourish?How ought we, as Christians, raise up our children to view technology in a way that helps them flourish?]]>1654false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-struggle-know-progress-the-built-for-this-podcast-ep-05--61058626 You can access The Absent-Minded Professor on Substack at https://joshbrake.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web. Subscribe to the Built for This podcast today for more content and stories.
Learn more about LeTourneau’s Faith, Science, and Technology Initiative: https://www.letu.edu/fst.
Check out the LeTourneau University YouTube channel for all kinds of video content: ⁠https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a⁠.
Watch the feature-length documentary, Made for More: A Computer Science Journey: https://youtu.be/ln6IPRjV7SA?si=AMRt5pTdOxWntron.
Visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu⁠ for more information on LeTourneau University.
To begin building your story as a student, visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu/apply⁠.]]>e61ef219-4990-443c-a702-6bd8919d4a3cFri, 16 Aug 2024 20:52:37 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauDrs. Steven Mason and Josh Brake, professor of engineering at Harvey Mudd College and LeTourneau alum, discuss ideas of technology, education, and human flourishing, the value of struggle, the automation or augmentation of A.I., and finding the good... You can access The Absent-Minded Professor on Substack at https://joshbrake.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web. Subscribe to the Built for This podcast today for more content and stories.
Learn more about LeTourneau’s Faith, Science, and Technology Initiative: https://www.letu.edu/fst.
Check out the LeTourneau University YouTube channel for all kinds of video content: ⁠https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a⁠.
Watch the feature-length documentary, Made for More: A Computer Science Journey: https://youtu.be/ln6IPRjV7SA?si=AMRt5pTdOxWntron.
Visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu⁠ for more information on LeTourneau University.
To begin building your story as a student, visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu/apply⁠.]]>3629falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-human-the-built-for-this-podcast-ep-04--59973117https://a.co/d/59qIWVn Subscribe to the Built for This podcast today for more content and stories. Check out the LeTourneau University YouTube channel for all kinds of video content: ⁠https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a⁠. Visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu⁠ for more information on LeTourneau University. To begin building your story as a student, visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu/apply⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/built-for-this/message]]>3a64742d-5ccf-4232-9a51-851d572541bbFri, 10 May 2024 19:34:53 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauDr. Steven Mason joined Dr. Jonathan Pennington, author of Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Wisdom Needed for the Good Life, to discuss how the Bible communicates a robust philosophy for life and human flourishing. Pennington highlighted...https://a.co/d/59qIWVn Subscribe to the Built for This podcast today for more content and stories. Check out the LeTourneau University YouTube channel for all kinds of video content: ⁠https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a⁠. Visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu⁠ for more information on LeTourneau University. To begin building your story as a student, visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu/apply⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/built-for-this/message]]>3455false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anxious-middle-the-built-for-this-podcast-ep-03--59929141⁠https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a⁠. Visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu⁠ for more information on LeTourneau University. To begin building your story as a student, visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu/apply⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/built-for-this/message]]>24366020-ed52-438d-9d87-76a058ed414fWed, 08 May 2024 16:51:03 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauSubscribe to the Built for This podcast today for more content and stories. Check out the LeTourneau University YouTube channel for all kinds of video content: https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a. Visit...⁠https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a⁠. Visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu⁠ for more information on LeTourneau University. To begin building your story as a student, visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu/apply⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/built-for-this/message]]>3165false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dis-integrated-the-christian-polytechnic-university-ep-02--59927749https://andy-crouch.com . For more on the implications of technology in our society and how students are making a difference, watch our feature documentary, Made for More: A Computer Science Journey, featuring an excerpt from this conversation! ⁠https://youtu.be/ln6IPRjV7SA?si=5n3INEoJvcqywWrp⁠. Subscribe to the Built for This podcast today for more content and stories. Check out the LeTourneau University YouTube channel for all kinds of video content: ⁠https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a⁠. Visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu⁠ for more information on LeTourneau University. To begin building your story as a student, visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu/apply⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/built-for-this/message]]>59602116-2fc7-4e65-875e-5585b140a1bdWed, 08 May 2024 16:24:35 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauIn this episode, LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven Mason was joined by Andy Crouch, prolific Christian author and a partner for theology and culture at Praxis, to discuss the ways that technology shapes our lives and our culture. They dove...https://andy-crouch.com . For more on the implications of technology in our society and how students are making a difference, watch our feature documentary, Made for More: A Computer Science Journey, featuring an excerpt from this conversation! ⁠https://youtu.be/ln6IPRjV7SA?si=5n3INEoJvcqywWrp⁠. Subscribe to the Built for This podcast today for more content and stories. Check out the LeTourneau University YouTube channel for all kinds of video content: ⁠https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a⁠. Visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu⁠ for more information on LeTourneau University. To begin building your story as a student, visit ⁠https://www.letu.edu/apply⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/built-for-this/message]]>2241false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-stakes-for-christian-higher-education-the-christian-polytechnic-university-ep-01--58200740https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a. For more on the implications of technology in our society and how students are making a difference, watch our feature documentary, Made for More: A Computer Science Journey: https://youtu.be/ln6IPRjV7SA?si=5n3INEoJvcqywWrp. Visit https://www.letu.edu for more information on LeTourneau University. To begin building your story as a student, visit https://www.letu.edu/apply. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/built-for-this/message]]>e94baf58-3179-4a85-a371-2aa37aaac56aThu, 14 Dec 2023 22:35:54 +0000Evelyn LeTourneauOn today’s episode of the Built for This podcast powered by LeTourneau University, The Stakes for Christian Higher Education: accomplished Christian author, speaker, and thinker Dr. Jim Denison of the Denison Forum was in our studio for a fascinating...https://youtube.com/@LeTourneauUniversity?si=iUJEXwtyEqIn6-2a. For more on the implications of technology in our society and how students are making a difference, watch our feature documentary, Made for More: A Computer Science Journey: https://youtu.be/ln6IPRjV7SA?si=5n3INEoJvcqywWrp. Visit https://www.letu.edu for more information on LeTourneau University. To begin building your story as a student, visit https://www.letu.edu/apply. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/built-for-this/message]]>1752false11full