Eastern Mennonite University Podcast

This week, Dave goes solo and discusses the challenges of directing the athletic program at EMU, a DIII program that values both the total educational experience for the student athlete and competitiveness within the conference.  Specific areas of tension that can exist are in the recruiting process and the amount of time asked of student athletes.  Winning programs are of value to the university, but what is the cost to the student athlete’s educational experience.  Should athletes be permitted miss games for family, church or university events, leaving their teams short-handed?  New NCAA legislation that permits strength and conditioning coaches to work directly with teams in the off-season will likely put EMU further behind our competition since we don’t have such a position and have not been “requiring” out-of-season conditioning like other programs do. He also highlights the strategies in the athletic department to help the university reach new enrollment goals. 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.

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” Speakers: John and Sandy Dresher-Lehman John has a bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling and masters of social work from Virginia Commonweath. He worked with addictions and trauma work for 15 years. Since 2003 he has been working in private practice, with a focus on trauma recovery. He works with individuals, couples, and some children and adolescents. He has been trained a spiritual director. Sandy is pastor of worship and congregational care at Souderton Mennonite Church. She graduated from EMU in 1986 and has master’s degrees in social work and Christian education. She has been involved in prison chaplaincy, voluntary service, mental health and crisis counseling, pastoring, and writing devotional books. John and Sandy have led a voluntary service unit in Richmond, Va., and retreats at The Hermitage in Michigan. They have two children, Maria and Jonathan.

Be challenged to live life abundantly by following Jesus in mission and service into an unstable, unpredictable, beautiful and perilous world. This is a high-risk, high-reward invitation. Hear real-life stories of how sailing the sea with Jesus is the definition of life in abundance.

“The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it” Speakers: John and Sandy Dresher-Lehman John has a bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling and masters of social work from Virginia Commonweath. He worked with addictions and trauma work for 15 years. Since 2003 he has been working in private practice, with a focus on trauma recovery. He works with individuals, couples, and some children and adolescents. He has been trained a spiritual director. Sandy is pastor of worship and congregational care at Souderton Mennonite Church. She graduated from EMU in 1986 and has master’s degrees in social work and Christian education. She has been involved in prison chaplaincy, voluntary service, mental health and crisis counseling, pastoring, and writing devotional books. John and Sandy have led a voluntary service unit in Richmond, Va., and retreats at The Hermitage in Michigan. They have two children, Maria and Jonathan.

“The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone” Speakers: John and Sandy Dresher-Lehman John has a bachelor’s degree in rehab counseling and masters of social work from Virginia Commonweath. He worked with addictions and trauma work for 15 years. Since 2003 he has been working in private practice, with a focus on trauma recovery. He works with individuals, couples, and some children and adolescents. He has been trained a spiritual director. Sandy is pastor of worship and congregational care at Souderton Mennonite Church. She graduated from EMU in 1986 and has master’s degrees in social work and Christian education. She has been involved in prison chaplaincy, voluntary service, mental health and crisis counseling, pastoring, and writing devotional books. John and Sandy have led a voluntary service unit in Richmond, Va., and retreats at The Hermitage in Michigan. They have two children, Maria and Jonathan.

In this week’s “Inside Athletics,” Dave and James talk about the big week EMU teams have had, especially as the players approach a psychological milestone in the season.  Dave also touches on Friday’s chapel service, which featured a number of athletes and their summer cross cultural experience.  He then unveils information about a new varsity program to be added 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.

Hear stories from the adventures of  students who traveled to Costa Rica & Honduras for  summer cross-cultural learning experiences in May, 2011

Chapel Gathering in the Seminary features storytelling and reflections by EMS BLESS students who spent 2 weeks sailing  the Mediterranean and studying the ministry and writings of the apostle Paul last May. The BLESS (Biblical Lands Educational Seminars and Service) program is an innovative graduate-level, missional education program that combines experiential, cross-cultural learning in or from the biblical lands with rigorous academic inquiry. BLESS is offered by Eastern Mennonite Seminary in cooperation with Mennonite mission and service agencies and is designed for enabling and equipping a new generation of emerging church leaders who have a vision for the future church, compassion for the world, and a passion for cross-cultural engagement. Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.

Hear reflections on sexuality and faith from a professor of a course entitled Sexuality and Religion.  Keith Graber Miller, professor of Bible and Religion at Goshen College, is spending two full days at EMU speaking in Chapels, classes, and public forums.

Latino Student Alliance and Marvin Lorenzana share reflections on what the Bible teaches about unity and equality. This chapel helps to launch Latino Heritage Month. Marvin Lorenzana serves as Director of Multicultural Services.

Laura Amstutz, Seminary Admissions Assistant and Communications Coordinator, offers a Chapel Gathering address in the Seminary regarding how following Jesus should lead us to “cause trouble.”

Interfaith Forum with Susan Kennel Harrison Susan Kennel Harrison, BA, MDiv, ThM is currently a PhD candidate researching Christian Peace Theology and Interfaith dialogue at Emmanuel College at the Toronto School of Theology.  She is an associate member of the Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre and serves on the advisory council for EMU’s Center for Interfaith Engagement. Susan has been involved with Christian – Muslim dialogue for over a decade. She leads “scriptural reasoning” at the University of Toronto, an interfaith practice where Muslims, Christians and Jews study their scriptures together. Her forum talk, You Can’t Talk to Them – Peacemaking and Dialogue, focuses on the importance of building relationships with persons of other religious affiliations, particularly fundamentalists, in order to promote understanding and respect. For more info contact: Center for Interfaith Engagement, 540-432-4674 or email interfaith@emu.edu www.emu.edu/interfaith

What would it take for you to step out of your comfort zone as an act of faith in Jesus? Join the campus ministry team for a video and reflections based on Matthew 14:25-32. (View the first part of the video before listening to the podcast.  When the music and video fade to black, listen to the podcast and view the rest of the video at the end).  

Seminary Students and Faculty share stories from their trip to Israel/Palestine during the Summer break. They share stories in three segments: people, places, and prayer. Chapel Gathering services held in Martin Chapel at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are planned by the Seminary community but open to all.

Joanne Gallardo is licensed for ministry as Associate Campus Pastor. Lora Steiner shares reflections on the call of Jeremiah (and Joanne) from Jeremiah 1:4-10, 17-19.