defragmenting

Listen to a couple reflections on the Cairn experience from two new alumni, Miguel Tapia and Hope Renner ’20. Both graduates discuss what drew them to Cairn, the impact professors had on their spiritual and professional development, and what lies ahead.

Dr. Nancy Halliday ’73 joins the podcast to speak to the true purpose of physical education. Nancy was an associate professor at Hofstra University, interim dean of the School of Education, and chair of the Health Studies and Kinesiology department after 17 years as associate professor and chair of the PE Department at Kings College. A published scholar, veteran educator, and Christian Camp director, Nancy shares a new and data-driven perspective, including how Christian camps got it right first, the role of one’s actual potential in physical education, and changes in overall education in her experience.

Retired Assistant Professor Gail Benchener shares her thoughts on her seventeen-years in the School of Business, changes in business, and how she talked with her recent students about being “Agile, Not Fragile” during COVID-19. Gail makes a book recommendation, and shares some final words of wisdom.

Retired Assistant Professor Gail Benchener shares her thoughts on her seventeen-years in the School of Business, changes in business, and how she talked with her recent students about being “Agile, Not Fragile” during COVID-19. Gail makes a book recommendation, and shares some final words of wisdom.

In this episode, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty member and John Jay Institute director Greg Schaller answers the kinds of questions you probably have had about preparing to vote, but were too busy (or embarrassed) to ask.

Dr. Bill Brandenstein ’87, assistant minister of music and worship at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, Ca., provides several helpful essential elements, questions, and cautions for those desinging (or re-designing) church worship programs.

The incoming freshman of 2020 will study a new Core Curriculum at Cairn.  Hear from three of the key voices who spoke into the new core – Drs. Jean Minto, Keith Plummer, and Matt McAlack – and learn why the changes were made and what incoming students can expect.

Join in (and bring a question to) a special live Cairn 10 podcast with Charlotte Gleason, faculty member in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, on how parents (even those who have zero training!) can better implement the kind of home instruction that the COVID-19 crisis has forced upon many.

Dr. Matt McAlack, professor in the School of Divinity, joins the podcast again with a re-release of our conversation on Parenting Teenagers. Before the original episode rolls, Matt shares some new insights on how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting the daily life of teens and how parents can encourage their children to live purposefully during a pandemic.

Adjunct Professor and two-time Grammy-nominated artist, Brady Goodwin, joins the podcast for an explanation of his own background, the unique history and sociological elements of hip-hop culture, over and underrated rap artists, and how a biblical worldview is essential in an exploration of all things aesthetic.