APU Originals

Hosted by Azusa Pacific University senior Jesse Friedman, APU Originals is a bi-weekly podcast that features influential faculty, staff members, and students at APU that are making an eternal difference on campus every day.

Episodes

Ep. 10: Dr. Coba Canales, Dean of Spiritual Life

May 7, 2020 • 53 mins

Campus Pastor Coba Canales discusses growing up in Los Angeles, juggling baseball and football as an APU undergrad himself and addressing the oft-asked question of why the coronavirus happened.

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Ep. 9: Dr. Steven Mann, Dept. of Biblical and Theological Studies

April 20, 2020 • 40 mins

Dr. Mann discusses how an unexpected phone call brought him into ministry, why he's obsessed with portraits of The Last Supper, and what it's like being a homeschool dad.

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Ep. 8: Kent Walls, Journalism Professor & Lead ZU Media Adviser

April 15, 2020 • 45 mins

ZU Media's lead faculty mentor and journalism professor, Kent Walls, discusses his uncanny knack for being mistaken for celebrities, a horrific encounter during a college internship, and why he loves his job.

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Ep. 7: Dr. Mark Arvidson, Professor of Mathematics

April 10, 2020 • 34 mins

Professor of Mathematics and teacher of teachers, Dr. Mark Arvidson joins the show to talk about his family, his hobbies, and a little story about René Descartes and a spider on the ceiling.

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Ep. 6: Albert Tate, APU Board Member & Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church

February 29, 2020 • 23 mins

Renowned gospel communicator and APU board member Albert Tate joins the show to discuss when he knew he wanted to become a pastor, where his signature opening prayer came from, and much more.

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Ep. 5: Dr. Paul Boles, Chair of Theology Dept.

February 17, 2020 • 38 mins

Theology department chair and professor (and former APU student) Dr. Paul Boles joins the show to talk about life at home, his years as a hospice chaplain, and what he wants students to experience as they study theology at APU.

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Ep. 4: Alexa Johansen, First-Year Experience Coordinator

January 30, 2020 • 39 mins

First-year experience and special projects coordinator Alexa Johansen talks about fostering a genuine sense of belonging for students that goes deeper than what most universities say they have to offer. She also discusses how she's seen the light of Christ in her students and what it means to facilitate student-centered learning.

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Ep. 3: Dr. Keith Hall, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer

December 12, 2019 • 35 mins

Azusa Pacific Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Keith Hall discusses the challenges of facilitating a sense of belonging on a diverse campus, the negative stigmas surrounding evangelical Christianity across the country, the best advice he's ever received, and much more.

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Ep. 2: Ta'Tyana Leonard, Associate Director of Corporate Worship

November 15, 2019 • 34 mins

Azusa Pacific's lead Kaleo pastor Ta'Tyana Leonard discusses her wild journey to APU, the spiritual impact of her impressive softball career, and the challenges that come with being a campus pastor.

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Ep. 1: Dr. Justin Smith, Dept. of Biblical & Religious Studies

October 31, 2019 • 41 mins

Azusa Pacific theology professor Dr. Justin Smith discusses his unique style of teaching, how he landed at APU, and much more in the first ever episode of APU Originals. Music by Bensound.com.

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Welcome to APU Originals

October 30, 2019 • 2 mins

Host Jesse Friedman explains the vision behind the APU Originals Podcast. Azusa Pacific University is not perfect, but eternal impact is experienced on campus every day. Every other week, Jesse will speak to one of these influencers who is changing lives.

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APU Originals

Episodes

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Ep. 8: Kent Walls, Journalism Professor & Lead ZU Media Adviser

Ep. 7: Dr. Mark Arvidson, Professor of Mathematics

Ep. 6: Albert Tate, APU Board Member & Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church

Ep. 5: Dr. Paul Boles, Chair of Theology Dept.

Ep. 4: Alexa Johansen, First-Year Experience Coordinator

Ep. 3: Dr. Keith Hall, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer

Ep. 2: Ta'Tyana Leonard, Associate Director of Corporate Worship

Ep. 1: Dr. Justin Smith, Dept. of Biblical & Religious Studies

Welcome to APU Originals

Popular Podcasts

Ep. 10: Dr. Coba Canales, Dean of Spiritual Life

Ep. 9: Dr. Steven Mann, Dept. of Biblical and Theological Studies