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Reach out to me: [email protected] Podcasts are here, and we don't think they will be going away anytime soon. But why, in a time of shrinking attention spans, are long form podcasts popular? And should you start a podcast?  Join Jeremy Pettitt and Station Manager/Head/Overlord of XN Radio Ryan Hanson as they discuss all this and more in Ellul's Cafe.  Reach out to me: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dating in our society certainly has changed over the years. Technology can work to our advantage, but only if we know how to use it, rather than letting it use us. This fact becomes evident as we see more and more online dating websites and apps gaining popularity, and as we figure out new ways of using technology in our current relationships. Join Jeremy Pettitt and Communications student Esther in a discussion about dating in the ever-growing digital world. Esther shares about her own experience with long-distance dating, and offers some helpful advice on how to communicate well when you can’t be with your loved ones. Reach out to me: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election day is near. Some say Christians are better off standing on the sidelines when it comes to politics. Is there a way we can join in on and work towards a better future without compromising our values? What role does social media play in the political game? Join Jeremy Pettitt and Moody Bible Institute student body president Luke Kegeris as they discuss what it looks like to do politics as Christians in the 21st Century. Reach out to me: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As technology continues to evolve, we face a question: how far are we comfortable going with the integration of man and machine? Today’s topic is one that sparks intrigue and anticipation in some, while stirring up fear and hesitation in others. What can artificial intelligence do for us? What should we allow it to do for us? Join Jeremy Pettitt and Communications student Caleb for a conversation about preconceptions, possibilities, and the future of AI. Reach out to me: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jeremy Pettitt and Communications student Erin for a conversation about remote learning before, during and after the pandemic. We talk about what went right, what went wrong, and what we can do better moving forward in a world that will probably never go back to just one kind of classroom. Reach out to me:[email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reach out to me:[email protected] Today's episode is a live recording from a show we did for our campus radio station! Our special guest is Professor Brain Kammerzelt. He is the head of the Communications Department at Moody Bible Institute. Today, we discuss a variety of topics. Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In light of the inescapable struggles of digital connection, how can we engage with building community in online spaces? How can we avoid being performative and encourage authenticity in virtual communication? Is your online presence truly who you are, or just a highlight reel?  Join Professor Jeremy Pettitt and Creative Agency Director Katt for a conversation about community in online spaces, engaging emerging adults, and ditching our idealized self in favor of truer connection.     Reach out to me: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we maintain faithfulness to Christian faith as a set of beliefs, practices, and ways of engaging with Jesus in this moment without completely disengaging from the cultural context of this moment? How can we use art to practice placemaking in our contexts? What is the value in slowing down and experiencing the journey if the end destination is the same?  Join Professor Jeremy Pettitt and graphic designer Savannah for a conversation about building a brand and a visual identity, wrestling with the lensions between culture and Christ, and living in the now. Reach out to me: [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a good story within a digital platform? How can we use stories as a vessel for the gospel? How do we balance the humanity in stories with our technology in order to connect to our human audiences?   Join Professor Jeremy Pettitt and recent communications graduate and soon-to-be missionary Kori for a conversation about the need for good storytelling in the missions world, honoring the voice of the subject in our stories, and tips on the best stroopwafels in the Netherlands.    Reach out to me: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.