Eastern Mennonite University Podcast

In this week’s “Inside Athletics,” Sports Information Director James De Boer sits down with four men from this year’s soccer team: Brent Yoder, Bryce Shank, Ryan Eshleman and Mitchell Leap.  They share some thoughts on this season, last season, and values they have learned playing soccer at EMU. Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Athletic Director Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.

Faculty and Staff in several departments recognize important achievements of students during the fall semester. Special recognition is also given to the staff of Pioneer College Caterers and the excellent service they offer EMU.  Chapel concludes with prayer and announcement from President Swartzendruber regarding his trip to Oslo, Norway to be present at the Awards Ceremony in which EMU Alumna Leymah Gbowee will accept the Nobel Peace Prize.

Adam Blagg is an EMS seminary student and Pastor of Glossbrenner UMC, Churchville, VA. Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.

Rev. Jim Ball speaks in University Chapel on Global Warming and the Risen LORD: Christian Discipleship and Climate Change from his award winning book by the same title. Global Warming and the Risen LORD moves beyond the old debates about climate change to a new conversation focusing on the tremendous opportunities there are and the biblical and spiritual resources we have been given to meet this threat. A major focus of the book is the deep biblical basis for our engagement with global warming. Filled with inspirational stories and sobering scientific research, Rev. Ball shows us that global warming is one of the major challenges of our time, but one that can be overcome by following the Risen LORD. The book has recently been recognized by Hearts and Minds as one of the Best Books of 2010 in the category of social engagement. Rev. Jim Ball Ph.D. serves as Executive Vice President for Policy, Climate Campaign for the Evangelical Environmental Network.

In this week’s “Inside Athletics,” Sports Information Director James De Boer fills in as host for Dave, and digs into the basketball teams and some of what he has seen from the scorer’s table recently.  Cross Country/Track & Field Coach Jason Lewkowicz also joins and shares some thoughts on Dan Nafziger at the national meet, rebuilding the EMU programs, and what we might expect from the upcoming track season. Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Athletic Director Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.

Steve Schumm, Assistant Pastor at Community Mennonite Church, Harrrisonburg, reflects on Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, and Hebrews 1:1-4, 4:12-13

In this week’s Inside Athletics podcast, we get an interesting feature of Dave and James recording the podcast in two separate segments.  Dave gives an update on his time at the ODAC board meetings, while James touches on the exciting wins of the women’s basketball team on Tuesday and the men Saturday afternoon. Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Athletic Director Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.

In this week’s “Inside Athletics,” Dave and James go in-depth on Dan Nafziger running at the Cross Country National Championship this weekend and the Men’s Soccer All-ODAC Teams.  They also talk about the men’s and women’s basketball teams in the season-opening weeks. Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Athletic Director Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.

Learn from Bishop Dr. Tilewa Johnson about how being a Christian leader in The Gambia, a predominately Muslim country, impacts his faith and ministry and how Muslims and Christians might/can work together despite differences. Romans 12:9-18 ——- Bishop Dr. Tilewa Johnson serves as Bishop of The Gambia: Head of the Anglican Diocese of The Gambia which comprises the Republics of The Gambia, Senegal and Cape Verde Islands. He is also the father of EMU student Clothilda Dado Johnson (senior) and alum Francis Johnson. Bishop Dr. Johnson spent two decades as a priest and worked towards a goal of balance between “evangelism and social responsibility within a holistic and inclusive ministry.” His ministry seeks to “nurture the soul, enlighten and empower the mind, nourish the body, protect the environment, promote advocacy and liberation for the sinned-against and downtrodden,” according to his website.

Bishop Dr. Tilewa Johnson – Bishop of Gambia: Head of the Anglican Diocese of Gambia which comprises the Republics of the Gambia, Senegal and Cape Verde Islands. This chapel is a part of EMU’s International Education Week

Students from the International Student Organization lead  the International Education Week chapel with a focus on what inspires to succeed globally.

President Swartzendruber brings a report from the weekend meetings of the Board of Trustees, and talks about significant recent and ongoing events in the life of the university.  His address is followed by a time of Q&A.  

Loren Hostetter serves as country project manager for Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) in Ethiopia.

In this week’s “Inside Athletics” Dave and James cover a variety of topics.  They wrap up some of the postseason awards for the fall teams and explain a change in the All-ODAC Teams set-up.  James gives some thoughts on Thursday’s men’s basketball exhibition.  They also announce the interim men’s volleyball coach before Dave talks about his last few days in Florida and a possible EMU Golf Classic in the Sarasota area this coming spring.   Inside Athletics is a weekly podcast hosted by Athletic Director Dave King. The podcast offers a synopsis of what is happening in EMU athletics, but also delves deeper into how athletics at EMU shapes lives and enhances college educations by positively impacting an athlete’s understanding of self, others, and God. Sports Information Director James De Boer is a regular guest with EMU coaches and athletes making appearances as well.

Rabbi Daniel Alexander speaks on the theme of “A Jewish Approach to Spirituality” as part of the monthly lecture series sponsored by EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement.   Rabbi Alexander is senior rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel in Charlottesville. He received his Rabbinic Ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City in 1979. He directed the Hillel Foundation at the University of Virginia from 1979-1988. Rabbi Alexander is involved in a wide variety of community activities and projects that cross religious and racial lines, frequently speaking to church groups, college students, area schools, and civic organizations in the region. He is a past president of the Alliance for Interfaith Ministries [AIM], has served on the Executive Board of the Interfaith Movement for People in Congregations Acting Together [IMPACT], and encourages Congregation Beth Israel’s commitment to causes of social justice in Charlottesville and beyond. In addition to his service on various local boards, he has taught as Adjunct Lecturer in the Religion Department of the University of Virginia. He has published several articles in The Reform Jewish Quarterly [formerly CCAR Journal], most recently “The Rabbi as Ish Toeh Basadeh (The Man Wandering in the Field)” in the Winter 2011 volume. In May, 2002, Rabbi Alexander earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC and in March of 2004, he was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree by Hebrew Union College. A native of New Jersey, Rabbi Alexander and his wife, Dela have lived in Charlottesville for 30 years. They have 2 grown children, one an Equine Veterinarian and one a doctoral student in business. For more info contact: Center for Interfaith Engagement, 540-432-4674 or email interfaith@emu.edu www.emu.edu/interfaith