Cedarville Stories

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Cedarville Stories podcast shares the stories of individuals who have been impacted from their experiences at Cedarville University, all for God's glory. Each week you’ll hear unique stories of how Cedarville’s mission of transforming lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority is being lived out in the lives of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the University. Listen in each Wednesday and be blessed by some of the amazing ways God is working in and through the lives of the Cedarville family.

  1. 4d ago

    S15:E14 | From Classroom Idea to FDA-Approved Medical Device

    From Classroom Idea to FDA-Approved Medical Device  What happens when a student sees a life-threatening problem and refuses to accept that “this is just the way it’s done”?  On this episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast, host Mark Weinstein talks with Dr. Tim Norman, Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, and Dr. Lauren Edmondson, a 2019 Cedarville graduate and physician, about an innovative medical device that began as a student idea in 2018 and has now received FDA approval.  While taking an EMT course at Cedarville, Lauren encountered a story about a traumatic carotid artery injury in which a medic had to hold pressure on a patient’s neck throughout the entire trip to the hospital. The experience sparked a question: Could a device provide the necessary pressure while freeing the medic to care for other patients?  That question became the foundation for the Arterial Restriction Clamp (ARC). Lauren brought the idea to Dr. Norman, who assembled a senior design team of engineering students to develop a solution. The result is a lightweight, multifunctional device designed to address difficult bleeding situations while allowing medical professionals to continue providing care.  In this episode, hear about an allied health student and engineering professor’s collaboration across disciplines, the years of testing and research required to pursue FDA approval, the challenges of securing a patent and funding development, and the team's vision for bringing the device to military medics and other first responders.  More than a medical innovation, the ARC represents the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, student initiative, and problem-solving with a purpose. What began as a Cedarville senior design project has grown into an effort with the potential to help save lives and bring patients home to their families.  Listen to this inspiring story of faith, innovation, perseverance, and a student idea that became a life-saving technology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T11y8zUsv4Ihttps://share.transistor.fm/s/4d10afc9

  2. Sep 23

    S15:E13 | Rob McDole: Faith, Technology and the Future of AI

    Faith, Technology and the Future of AIAs a new academic year begins at Cedarville University, technology and artificial intelligence continue to reshape the way people work, learn and communicate. On this episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast, Rob McDole, a leader in Cedarville’s Center for Teaching and Learning and an experienced voice on artificial intelligence, joins the conversation to explore AI through a biblical and educational lens.  Before discussing technology, McDole shares about his journey to Cedarville and the people who shaped his life. He reflects on meeting his wife as a Cedarville student and the influence of his mother and the godly mentors who invested in him when his father was largely absent during his childhood. His love of reading, learning, and technology began early, eventually leading McDole to choose Cedarville over a full-ride music scholarship at another college after discovering Cedarville’s early computer network, CedarNet.  McDole explains how his Christian faith shapes his understanding of innovation. Because God is the Creator, technological advancement, including AI, is not outside His sovereignty. Rather than responding to AI with fear, McDole encourages Christians to consider how technology can be used wisely to serve others and advance Kingdom purposes.  The conversation also addresses one of McDole’s primary concerns: humanizing AI. He cautions against treating AI systems as people or allowing their increasingly conversational nature to distort our understanding of what they are.  McDole discusses how AI has accelerated research, enabled simulations, and changed his own professional workflow, while also acknowledging the importance of setting boundaries and remaining attentive to real-world responsibilities.  Finally, the conversation turns to higher education. McDole explains why Cedarville is focusing on becoming AI-resilient rather than AI-resistant, emphasizing process over product and recognizing that education is about far more than earning a diploma. At its heart, Cedarville’s mission remains rooted in discipleship, biblical truth, and forming students in ways technology cannot replicate.  https://share.transistor.fm/s/477e0274https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxkAPRhnIdg

  3. Sep 16

    S15:E12 | Joy Summers: Beyond the Radio Studio

    A Voice of Joy for Listeners Nationwide For Joy Summers, joy is more than a name—it is a thread God has woven through every chapter of her life. On this week’s Cedarville Stories podcast, Joy shares her story with the same warmth, humor and contagious energy that have made her a familiar voice to listeners across the country. Born shortly after the loss of her infant brother, Joy was the gift her parents described as the joy God brought back into their home. Today, she brings encouragement, laughter and hope to a national audience through her syndicated WAY-FM radio program. Joy reflects on growing up as a pastor’s daughter, discovering her love for radio while working as a Cedarville student at Resound Radio, and learning that authenticity matters. That conviction shapes the way she communicates. She speaks openly about difficult seasons, including depression and postpartum depression, believing honesty can help people feel seen, heard and less alone. She also shares about a career decision that challenged conventional wisdom. After becoming a mother, Joy stepped away from the morning show to pursue a schedule that better served her family. What seemed like a professional risk became another opportunity to trust God’s leading. Beyond the radio studio, Joy continues to spread encouragement through Summers of Joy, a WAY-FM initiative focused on kindness and serving others. Her story is a joyful reminder that God can use ordinary moments, hard seasons and faithful obedience to bring hope to others. Here are 2 funny outtakes from the podcast:  https://youtube.com/shorts/cH5svIUOvyk?feature=sharehttps://youtube.com/shorts/_gqetlAK8RE?feature=sharehttps://share.transistor.fm/s/82b9abfdhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OALtqNTn1lQ

  4. Sep 9

    S15:E11 | Luise Schmidt-Krayer

    Designing with PurposeWhat does designing a safer ski rescue sled have in common with helping recreate first-century Jerusalem? For Cedarville University graduate Luise Schmidt-Krayer, both projects reflect her desire to use design with creativity, care and purpose. Growing up in Gummersbach, Germany, Luise loved adventure—especially skiing. After high school, she took a gap year and attended Lake Ann Camp in the United States with her sister. There, she learned about Cedarville University and made the courageous decision to move far from home to pursue an education in industrial and innovative design. At Cedarville, Luise found an education that shaped both her faith and her future as a designer. For her senior capstone project, she explored the challenges ski patrollers face when transporting injured skiers. After observing patrollers at Snow Trails in Mansfield, Ohio, she designed a lightweight rescue sled featuring a scoop mechanism intended to reduce patient movement and ease the physical strain on rescuers. Today, Luise brings that same thoughtful, research-driven approach to her work at Answers in Genesis. She is on a team that is modeling Jerusalem as it appeared during the life of Jesus, combining historical research, artistic detail and a love for biblical truth. In this episode, Luise shares how faith, empathy and design have guided her journey—from the ski slopes of Germany to Cedarville, ski patrol rescue operations and a vivid recreation of first-century Jerusalem. https://share.transistor.fm/s/738ca2fehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0vvstPOthU

  5. Sep 2

    S15:E10 | Celeb and Jesse Mangum

    It's More than Peanut Butter for Jesse and Caleb Mangum  When Caleb Mangum lost his job in 2012, he did not set out to build a nut butter company. He simply faced an unexpected turn in the road and took a step of faith, trusting God to provide for his family and lead him forward.   That step became the beginning of Nutty Novelties.  What started as a leap into the unknown slowly grew into a business with purpose. Caleb poured himself into creating a quality product. Every jar became another reminder that God had faithfully met a need, and every challenge became another opportunity to trust Him for what came next.  Then, seven years later, Caleb's younger brother, Jesse Mangum '19, joined the effort after graduating from Cedarville University with a degree in global business. Jesse brought fresh energy, strong business training, and the same desire to keep Christ at the center. Together, the brothers found a rhythm that felt less like a corporate partnership and more like a family calling.  Their brotherhood matters. Caleb and Jesse share values, memories, and a deep trust in one another. They work hard, laugh often, and lean on the biblical foundation that has shaped both of their lives. They believe the best businesses are built one relationship at a time, measuring success not only by what they produce but by how they serve the people God places in their paths.  They are also quick to recognize the people who work alongside them and the friends and family who have encouraged them along the way. Time and again, God has provided the right person with the right wisdom at just the right moment. Those experiences have reinforced their conviction that success is never a solo effort but a testimony to God's faithfulness working through His people. That spirit came through when the brothers recently shared their journey on the Cedarville Stories podcast.  For Caleb and Jesse Mangum, every jar of Nutty Novelties tells a bigger story — one of God's faithfulness, the strength of family, and the joy of serving others together.  https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c138e3ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jegk-TljPY

  6. Aug 26

    S15:E09 | Briana Zalewski: The Rejection That Redirected Her Life

    The Rejection That Redirected Her Life Forever For years, Briana Zalewski believed becoming a physician assistant would give her the purpose she was searching for. After earning a pre-medical undergraduate degree, working in health care and facing repeated rejection from PA programs, she wondered whether her dream would ever become reality. Then she found Cedarville University. From her on-campus interview, Briana sensed Cedarville was different. Moving away from her home near Detroit, she entered a Christ-centered community where classmates prayed with her, professors encouraged her and faculty demonstrated what it meant to make Jesus central to every part of life. Briana came to Cedarville to become a physician assistant. But through studying Scripture, prayer and relationships with people devoted to Christ, she discovered something far greater: a personal relationship with Jesus. Her newfound faith sustained her through the demands of PA school, clinical rotations and significant life changes. Today, Briana is back in suburban Detroit, caring for patients at a dermatology practice with compassion and an eternal perspective. The program didn’t just shape Briana's career, it completely changed the trajectory of her life. Listen as Briana shares how rejection ultimately redirected her toward faith, purpose and a transformed life. https://share.transistor.fm/s/e26a2689https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WxSn6TXG0M

  7. Aug 19

    S15:E08 | Hustle House: Inside Cedarville's Entrepreneurial Incubator

    Inside Cedarville's Entrepreneurial IncubatorAt the Hustle House, no one builds a business alone. Every day brings opportunities to ask questions, test ideas, celebrate progress, and pray through challenges. For the Cedarville University students who call the house home, entrepreneurship grows best in a community that encourages hard work, demands excellence, and keeps Christ at the center. Will Woods '27, Aaron Perry '26, Josh Hochstedler '28, and their housemates intentionally created the Hustle House to give entrepreneurs the support that often disappears when someone tries to build a business alone. Living under one roof creates daily opportunities to exchange ideas, ask hard questions, share victories, and encourage perseverance. The house thrives on a simple belief: Entrepreneurs grow stronger in community. That conviction shapes everyday life. Whiteboards covered with business strategies share space with textbooks and class notes. Conversations shift naturally from customer acquisition to homework and from product ideas to prayer. Housemates sharpen one another through candid feedback, celebrate each other's progress, and hold one another accountable for pursuing excellence in business, academics, and their walks with Christ. The shared environment gives every resident fresh energy to pursue meaningful work while simultaneously earning their college degree. The encouragement extends beyond the walls of the house. Residents regularly connect with aspiring entrepreneurs, Christian business-owners, and students who simply want to learn. As Josh Hochstedler explained on the Cedarville Stories podcast, entrepreneurship begins with people — with asking questions, listening well, and having the courage to take the first step. That mindset has become part of the culture of the Hustle House, where curiosity, humility, and generosity shape every conversation. The same culture fuels Entrepreneurs for Christ, a national movement that grew from the relationships formed inside the Hustle House. The organization equips Generation Z entrepreneurs to build businesses that serve a purpose far greater than profit. Its founders encourage young business leaders to create companies that care for their families, create opportunities for employees, strengthen their communities, and honor Christ through faithful stewardship. As Entrepreneurs for Christ continues to expand, the Hustle House remains its living laboratory. Learn more about Cedarville University. https://share.transistor.fm/s/21df907chttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWeC_w95b2k

  8. Aug 12

    S15:E07 | Emily Tuttle: From Family Room to Press Box

    Emily Tuttle: From the Family Room to the Press Box  Long before Emily Tuttle filled notebooks with game stories or rushed through postgame interviews, she spent time with her family watching whatever sporting event happened to be on television. Together they celebrated thrilling victories, debated coaching decisions, and relived unforgettable moments long after the final whistle. Those traditions nurtured more than a love for sports — they instilled an appreciation for the relationships, teamwork, and stories behind every game. As her interest grew, Emily realized she was drawn less to the final score than to the people who made the moments possible. She wanted to understand what motivated athletes, how coaches built successful cultures, and why certain competitions left lasting impressions. Sports journalism became the perfect way to combine her love of writing, curiosity, and passion for competition with her faith in Jesus. Now a senior at Cedarville focusing on a career in sports journalism, Emily is turning that dream into reality. On the Cedarville Stories podcast, she described approaching every opportunity with the determination of an athlete pursuing excellence.  Last winter, she earned a coveted spot in the NCAA Final Four Full Court Press program, covering the Men's Basketball Final Four--one of college basketball's premier events while learning from experienced sports journalists. She also completed an internship with the Rockford Rivets, gaining hands-on experience in sports communications through game-day operations, media relations, and fan engagement. Emily believes success is built through preparation. Every interview strengthens her confidence, every deadline sharpens her skills, and every assignment prepares her for the next opportunity. Wherever her career leads — from local stadiums to major sporting events — Emily's foundation remains the same. Her passion was born in a living room where faith shaped her perspective, family encouraged her dreams, and a shared love of sports inspired the storyteller she is becoming. Learn more about Cedarville University. https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e26f86f https://youtu.be/XlJfAzApq98

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Cedarville Stories podcast shares the stories of individuals who have been impacted from their experiences at Cedarville University, all for God's glory. Each week you’ll hear unique stories of how Cedarville’s mission of transforming lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority is being lived out in the lives of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the University. Listen in each Wednesday and be blessed by some of the amazing ways God is working in and through the lives of the Cedarville family.

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  • Creator
    Cedarville University
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    366
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Cedarville University 2019

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