Faith Meets Academia
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Struggling to connect your faith with everyday life, career ambitions, or academic pursuits? Hosted by a university professor and ordained minister, Dr. Adrian Reynolds, this podcast will help you translate your faith-based values into personal growth, professional development, and academic success. Faith Meets Academia emphasizes that faith and work can forge a mutually sustaining partnership.
Each episode breaks down complex academic concepts into everyday language and connects them with timeless spiritual principles for transformational learning and development. By the end of each episode, you will be equipped with practical tools to set the tone for a purposeful, productive week.
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Your host, Adrian Reynolds (Ph.D.), is an ordained minister, learning coach, and assistant professor of medical education at an R1 university. He is on a mission to merge educational innovation with biblical wisdom. Dr. Reynolds brings over two decades of teaching experience across the educational continuum: from working with underserved, high school students as a state-certified instructor of Spanish to coaching students in graduate and professional degree programs in evidence-based teaching skills and the science of learning.
Dr. Reynolds’ work is located within the rapidly growing field of applied learning sciences and is driven by both socio-cognitive and sociocultural approaches to learning and teaching. His preventive model of academic coaching has been published in journals such as Medical Teacher and Clinical Teacher. He has held over 1,000 (one-on-one) academic coaching sessions with medical students, residents, fellows, and pre-med students. Dr. Reynolds has developed numerous peer-teaching programs for medical students in addition to courses in the science of learning for residents, pre-med and high school students.
Dr. Reynolds has been preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ for over 10 years both nationally and internationally. He has long been recognized to seamlessly intertwine academic concepts with biblical principles: His approach to preaching and teaching the word of God is centered around growth mindset (Philippians 4:13), transformational learning (Romans 12:2), and reflective, mindful practice (Philippians 4:8, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:97).
As a missionary ambassador, Dr. Reynolds has embarked on transformative journeys that bridge cultures and continents, bringing tangible support and hope to those in need. Most recently, in the fall of 2023, his dedication to humanitarian causes led him to Mozambique: From the bustling streets of Maputo to the serene countryside of Inharrime, through the unwavering support and sponsorship from faith-based leaders and communities, Dr. Reynolds has played a pivotal role in the allocation of humanitarian aid and educational resources, providing essential support to elevate community wellbeing.
Earlier that year, he engaged in a mission focused on cultural exchange and relationship-building in the Maputo province to better understand and address local challenges. Through these missions, Dr. Reynolds exemplifies the true essence of a missionary ambassador, integrating service, education, and faith into impactful action.
Faith Meets Academia
Word of the Day #4 - The Purpose of Studying Scripture...According to Scripture (2 Timothy 3:14-17)
Do we seek only comfort from the holy scriptures or are we willing to let them challenge and mold us, even when it means reevaluating our habits, values, and beliefs? Through the wisdom imparted by Apostle Paul to Timothy, we are reminded that Scripture is not just inspirational but is a robust guide to living a life aligned with God's will. By engaging with the entirety of Scripture, including the difficult parts, we open ourselves to growth and alignment with God's purpose for us.
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Hey, family, happy Friday. I am so grateful. I'm so thankful that we've made it thus far. Hopefully you're getting ready to close out the work week on a great note and are looking forward to a relaxing weekend.
Speaker 1:The word of the day comes to us from 2 Timothy 3, 14 through 17. As we journey through life, having a clear sense of purpose is absolutely essential for growth and success, and this principle applies not just to our personal and professional endeavors, but also to our spiritual development. And this brings me to the central question that I have for you today what is the purpose of the Holy Scriptures? When we study the Scriptures, do we think about the desired goal or outcome? Do we select passages that make us feel comfortable or that simply confirm our existing thoughts and actions, or do we also engage with those parts of the Scriptures that challenge us, those areas that push us to reevaluate our habits, our values, our beliefs? So here it is in 2 Timothy 3, verses 14 through 17,. And I'm reading from the NIV, new International Version the Apostle Paul addresses these questions while speaking to Timothy, his mentee and spiritual son, in the faith, if you will. And he says and how from infancy you have known the holy scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Speaker 1:All scripture is God-breathed. The King James Version and the New King James Version say all scripture is given by the inspiration of God. All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, right, same meaning. Basically, all scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. So you see, the purpose of the Holy Scriptures extends beyond just comfort or affirmation. They're designed to transform us daily, guiding us toward becoming a more complete, holistic version of ourselves in Christ.
Speaker 1:When we engage with Scripture in its entirety, we include even the parts that may make us uncomfortable, and this allows for holistic growth and alignment with God's will. The Holy Scriptures provide wisdom for salvation. Provide wisdom for salvation. It teaches sound doctrine and, yes, it provides corrective feedback, even rebuke, if you will. And it trains us in righteousness, equipping us for good works. So as we integrate our faith with our personal, professional, academic pursuits, let us approach the scriptures with openness, allowing them to teach, correct and educate us so that we may be thoroughly equipped for every good work in all aspects of our lives. God bless, be safe.