Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Dr. Joe Rigney, Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Dr. Rigney about freshman Lordship, his transition from Bethlehem College to NSA, and CALLED 2024.

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Mrs. Christine Cohen, Director of the Camperdown MFA program at New Saint Andrews College.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Mrs. Cohen about her journey as an author, the problems films and novels can fall into, and the Camperdown MFA program. Learn more about the Camperdown Writers' Kiln here: https://www.camperdownmfa.com

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Dr. David Talcott, Graduate Dean and Fellow of Philosophy at New Saint Andrews College.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Dr. Talcott about his Christian testimony, the Junior Philosophy class that he teaches, and how he got interested in philosophy.

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Dr. Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College, and his wife, Rebekah.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask the Merkles about how they met, how NSA was founded, and what it was like when they attended.

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Dr. Jonathan McIntosh, Fellow of Humanities at New Saint Andrews College.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Dr. McIntosh about how he got into political economics, what is political philosophy, and how economics relates to theology.

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Dr. Jared Longshore, Undergraduate Dean and Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Dr. Longshore about the Freshman Lordship class, the covenant, and his path to covenant theology.

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Mrs. Elizabeth Landis, Assistant to the President at New Saint Andrews College.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Mrs. Landis about the Civics Club, Christian involvement in civics, and her Christian testimony.   Elizabeth Landis is one of the two assistants to President Merkle and has served in that capacity at the college for over five years. She founded and leads the NSA Civics Club which is beginning its fourth year. Civics Club serves as a segue between college life and civic life. At the meetings, students seek to understand how local government functions. What is the difference between city and county government? What can you do in your community to make a difference? NSA’s Civics Club explores various answers to these questions. Elizabeth is in the process of writing her first book, The Forgotten Realm: Civics for American Christians scheduled to be published by Roman Roads Press in the spring of 2024. She and her husband Greg are the parents of three NSA graduates, one current NSA student, and one prospective student.

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Mr. Tyler Foster, Lecturer in Biblical Languages at New Saint Andrews College. In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Mr. Foster about his time and experience studying in Jerusalem, languages—particularly Hebrew, and ping pong.

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Dr. Jordan Dorney, Fellow of History at New Saint Andrews College.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Dr. Dorney about his educational journey, his passion for history, and his experience teaching at a public university.

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Dr. David Erb, Fellow of Music and Director of the Conservatory of Music at New Saint Andrews College.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Dr. Erb about his educational journey, his passion for choir, and the individuals who influenced his decision to pursue conducting.

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele welcome to the show Mr. Brent Pinkall, Lecturer of Rhetoric at New Saint Andrews College.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Mr. Pinkall about his educational career, his experience in China, and how he got into rhetoric.

Ian McMillen and Joel Thiele, hosts of Exploring the Arts, welcome to the show Dr. Chris Schlect, Senior Fellow of History at New Saint Andrews College.   In this episode, Ian and Joel ask Dr. Schlect about his educational career and how he got into history.