Let's Talk About That | A Union University Podcast

Fran Thomas and Ted Kluck

We hope to draw people into others stories, with Union University and the Lord being the constant thread. Listen, learn, laugh, and be encouraged!

  1. 12/08/2025

    #38 Leigh Gray: An Honest Breath of Fresh Air

    Have you scheduled a campus visit? Come see us and let us know you are on campus. We would love to say hi. Schedule your visit here. If you have any questions at all about Union, the podcast, or our guest, email us! Ted Kluck: tkluck@uu.edu Fran Thomas: fthomas@uu.edu If you are ready to fill out an application to Union, do not pay the application fee! We have a fee waiver code for you.  Simply type in the word TALK, all capital letters, no spaces, and you do not have to pay the fee.  Be sure and follow us on IG here!

  2. 11/19/2025

    #37 Beyond the Finish Line: Connecting with Church in College

    Have you scheduled a campus visit? We would love to see you! You can schedule that visit by going here. If you have questions at all about anything, send us an email: Ted Kluck tkluck@uu.edu Fran Thomas fthomas@uu.edu If you are ready to apply to Union, do not pay the application fee. We have a fee waiver code for you! Simply type in the word TALK, all capital letters, no spaces, and you do not have to pay the application fee.  Are you following us on Instagram?  You can do that here.

  3. 10/27/2025

    #36 From the Grove to the Great Lawn: Margaret Anne's unusual Union journey

    Come see us! You can schedule a visit here.  We have a fee waiver code for you if you are ready to apply. Simply type in the word "TALK," all capital letters, and you will not have to pay the application fee. Send us an email if you have any questions at all: Fran Thomas fthomas@uu.edu Ted Kluk tkluck@uu.edu Learn more about Margaret Anne and her business, Blue Byrd Marketing, here!

  4. 10/06/2025

    #35 From Taylor University to Taylor Swift: academic musings with College of Arts and Sciences Dean Fred Johnson

    Join us for a lively and nostalgic conversation with Dr. Fred Johnson that kicks off with our favorite music memories from the 80's and 90's, Taylor Swift, and then seamlessly transitions into a thoughtful exploration of the transformative power of a liberal arts education at Union University. If you have any questions, please email us! Professor Ted Kluck: tkluck@uu.edu Fran Thomas: fthomas@uu.edu Dr. Fred Johnson: abjohnson@uu.edu We would love to see you on campus! Schedule a visit here!  Ready to apply to Union University? We've got a fee waiver just for you! Enter the code TALK--in all capital letters--when you apply, and your application fee will be waived.

  5. 09/16/2025

    #34 Recruiting Hearts & Minds: Makayla Baker on Union's Mission

    In this episode, we talk to Enrollment Counselor, Makayla Baker, about her journey to Union as a student, why she chose Union when she wanted to go to a larger state school, and now as an employee, how she advocates for students to attend Union. What sets Union apart from other universities? We answer many questions you may have as a parent or high school student. If you have any questions about Union, send us an email: Fran Thomas: fthomas@uu.edu Ted Kluck: tkluck@uu.edu Makayla Baker: mbaker@uu.edu Schedule a campus visit! We would love to see you!  You can schedule a personal visit or attend a preview day by going here. And if you are ready to apply to Union, we have a fee waiver code for you. Simply type in the word TALK, all capital letters, on the application. You can find more information about applying here.

  6. 08/25/2025

    #33 Love and Basketball with Coach Mark Campbell

    Season 3 is here and we are welcoming our Women's Basketball Coach Mark Campbell to the show! Coach Campbell was recently elected to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and will begin his 27th season as head coach in the 2025-2026 season. You can learn more about Union athletics and Coach Campbell here. We would love for you to schedule a campus visit and let us know you are coming. We would love to say hi! You can schedule that visit here! Also, if you are ready to apply to Union, we have a fee waiver code for you. Simply type in the word "TALK" all caps, no quotation marks.   If you have any quesitons at all, please email us at: tkluck@uu.edu fthomas@uu.edu

  7. 07/14/2025

    #32 Hello, New Bulldogs!

    A few things we discussed on this episode: Welcome Week Life Groups Student Organizations Greek Life GO Trips Psalm 37:5 Graduation is May 5, 2029 Psalm 90:17 You can contact us at these email addresses: Fran Thomas fthomas@uu.edu Hayden Phillips hphillips@uu.edu Kelsey Stookey kstookey@uu.edu

  8. 04/08/2025

    #31 Let's Talk About Basketball and Jesus with Jazzy Anousinh

    You can learn more about our women's basektball program by going here. You can learn more about Coach Campbell here. If you have any questions at all, feel free to ask! Email Ted at tkluck@uu.edu or Fran at fthomas@uu.edu Be sure and sign up for a campus visit here. Be sure and let us know you are coming. We want to say hi! We also have a fee waiver code for you if you are ready to apply. Simply type in the word "TALK" all capital letters, no spaces, and you do not have to pay the application fee.

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