Christian Study Abroad Podcast

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The Christian Study Abroad Podcast and the Christian Study Abroad Conference together seek to connect professionals working in the field of global education. This podcast is for those working in study abroad at Christian colleges and universities. We'll interview faculty and staff at a variety of institutions. Learn about their professional journey to arrive in their role and how study abroad is structured at their institution. Along the way, you'll gain insight and inspiration for integrating Christian perspective into global education.

  1. APR 9

    Further Up: Introducing the Journal of Christian Study Abroad

    Introducing Further Up: The Journal of Christian Study Abroad Today's guests, Anastasia Kingsley, and David Martinez, PhD, both have deep experience in study abroad and global education and serve as the Editors of Further Up: The Journal of Christian Study Abroad. This new academic journal is a peer-reviewed, annual publication dedicated to advancing thoughtful reflection, scholarship, and practice at the intersection of Christian faith and global education.  With the first edition of Further Up launching this spring, we're excited to give you an inside look on what you'll find in the journal on this episode. Listen now to hear Greg's conversation with Anastasia and David — you will not only be inspired and encouraged by the articles you'll read, but you can also learn how to be a part of future publications of the journal! Stay up to date by subscribing to our podcast on Youtube,  Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or by connecting with us on LinkedIn. Want to be notified when Further Up: The Journal of Christian Study Abroad is available for download and order? Click here to be on the email list! Our guests today are Anastasia Kingsley, Associate Director of Study Abroad at Liberty University, and David Martinez, PhD, Director, Center for Study Abroad at George Fox University. You can connect with them on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-kingsley/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-martinez-7b5954393/  The Christian Study Abroad Podcast is hosted by Greg Belgum, Vice President of Living & Learning International.  This Podcast is produced by Greg Belgum, Eli Freeman, and the L&LI Team. Want to join the community? Register for the 2026 Christian Study Abroad Conference! Visit the podcast homepage here!

    35 min

  2. APR 2

    The Depth and Width of Interdisciplinary Learning

    Stay up to date by subscribing to our podcast on Youtube,  Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or by connecting with us on LinkedIn. Get news, resources, and job opportunities in Christian Study Abroad in your inbox every month by subscribing to our newsletter. Our guest today is Dr. Amanda Kaminski.  The Christian Study Abroad Podcast is hosted by Greg Belgum, Vice President of Living & Learning International.  This Podcast is produced by Greg Belgum, Eli Freeman, and the L&LI Team. Want to join the community? Register for the 2026 Christian Study Abroad Conference! Visit the podcast homepage here!

    35 min

  3. FEB 26

    The Importance of Experiential Learning

    Dr. Micah Hughes joined Greg Belgum on the Christian Study Abroad Podcast today to discuss the importance of experiential learning and how different steps along that cycle manifest through cross-cultural experience. Dr. Hughes, a study abroad alum himself, is the Director of the domestic study away program, Living & Learning East Coast at the Baltimore Urban Studies Center. The Art of Crossing Cultures by Craig Storti: https://www.craigstorti.com/the-art-of-crossing-cultures-craig-storti-book  The Experiential Learning Cycle or Action-Learning by Penso a Te APS: https://pensoate.org/en/experiential-learning/  Stay up to date by subscribing to our podcast on Youtube,  Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or by connecting with us on LinkedIn. Get news, resources, and job opportunities in Christian Study Abroad in your inbox every month by subscribing to our newsletter. Our guest today is Dr. Micah Hughes. You can connect with him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-s-hughes/  The Christian Study Abroad Podcast is hosted by Greg Belgum, Vice President of Living & Learning International.  This Podcast is produced by Greg Belgum, Eli Freeman, and the L&LI Team. Want to join the community? Register for the 2026 Christian Study Abroad Conference! Visit the podcast homepage here!

    29 min

  4. FEB 13

    CCCU International Forum Recap

    We've "flipped the microphone" on today's episode with guest host, Rachel Roskoski. Rachel and Greg discuss the 50th CCCU International Forum in Dallas, Texas, focusing on the importance of Christian higher education as a transformative, rather than purely transactional, experience. They also explore themes from the conference like viewing higher education beyond career preparation, and how community and a faith-based culture are the most consistent and credible differentiators for Christian colleges. Visit the CCCU Conference website: https://cccu-forum.squarespace.com/ Measuring the Good Life article in Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/05/global-flourishing-study-good-life/   Market survey NACCAP https://www.naccap.org/2025-market-research-study  Stay up to date by subscribing to our podcast on Youtube,  Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or by connecting with us on LinkedIn. Get news, resources, and job opportunities in Christian Study Abroad in your inbox every month by subscribing to our newsletter. Our guest host today is Rachel Roskoski, Living & Learning International, Director of Experiential Tours. You can connect with her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-roskoski-946265114/  The Christian Study Abroad Podcast is hosted by Greg Belgum, Vice President of Living & Learning International. Connect with him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-belgum/  This Podcast is produced by Greg Belgum, Eli Freeman, and the L&LI Team. Want to join the community? Register for the 2026 Christian Study Abroad Conference! Visit the podcast homepage here!

    31 min

  5. JAN 22

    Transformative Opportunities Through Language Immersion

    Dr. Rikki Brons serves as professor of language studies at Dordt University. She teaches Spanish at all levels, from Spanish 101 to upper levels of grammar and composition. She works with students interested in studying abroad. On today's episode, she shares about her earliest memory of travel and how it's impacted her. She sees language as a way to connect with others who are image bearers of God.  Stay up to date by subscribing to our podcast on Youtube,  Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or by connecting with us on LinkedIn. Get news, resources, and job opportunities in Christian Study Abroad in your inbox every month by subscribing to our newsletter. The Christian Study Abroad Podcast is hosted by Greg Belgum, Vice President of Living & Learning International.  This Podcast is produced by Greg Belgum, Eli Freeman, and the L&LI Team. Want to join the community? Register for the 2026 Christian Study Abroad Conference! Visit the podcast homepage here!

    24 min

  6. JAN 8

    What does Senior Leadership really think about off-campus studies?

    Dr. Ryan Hartwig serves as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Vanguard University. On today's episode he shares his personal and professional connection to study abroad and global education as well as the challenges and benefits of global education through the lens of university leadership. Stay up to date by subscribing to our podcast on Youtube,  Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or by connecting with us on LinkedIn. Get news, resources, and job opportunities in Christian Study Abroad in your inbox every month by subscribing to our newsletter. Our guest today is Ryan T. Hartwig, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Vanguard University. You can connect with him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hartwigryan/  The Christian Study Abroad Podcast is hosted by Greg Belgum, Vice President of Living & Learning International.  This Podcast is produced by Greg Belgum, Eli Freeman, and the L&LI Team. Want to join the community? Register for the 2026 Christian Study Abroad Conference! Visit the podcast homepage here!

    27 min
  7. Faith Formation Through Study Abroad with Dr. Cynthia Slagter

    12/18/2025

    Faith Formation Through Study Abroad with Dr. Cynthia Slagter

    Cynthia Slagter serves as the Director of Off-Campus Programs at Calvin University, where she oversees semester and short-term global programs and supports faculty in creating transformative learning experiences. She has more than two decades of experience leading academic and cultural travel programs and has presented and published on the impact of study abroad on language acquisition; her recent work explores how global learning can shape students' faith formation and spiritual development. Stay up to date by subscribing to our podcast on Youtube,  Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or by connecting with us on LinkedIn. Get news, resources, and job opportunities in Christian Study Abroad in your inbox every month by subscribing to our newsletter. Our guest today is Dr. Cynthia Slagter. You can connect with her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-slagter-83a98b33/ Find Dr. Slagter's book recommendation, There and Back: Living and Learning Abroad by Donald Degraaf, here: https://www.amazon.com/There-Back-Living-Learning-Abroad/dp/193755502X  The Christian Study Abroad Podcast is hosted by Greg Belgum, Vice President of Living & Learning International.  This Podcast is produced by Greg Belgum, Eli Freeman, and the L&LI Team. Want to join the community? Register for the 2026 Christian Study Abroad Conference! Visit the podcast homepage here!

    33 min

  8. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Introducing Season 2

    We're excited to bring you Season 2 of the Christian Study Abroad Podcast. This season, we'll be journeying through interesting conversations and interviews as we dive deep into specific topics across the field of Christian Study Abroad. If you're a study abroad advisor, faculty or a leader at your institution, researcher, or study abroad practitioner, this podcast is for you. How does faith formation take place in a cross-cultural setting and impact academics and global experiences? We'll dive into this and so much more, so we invite you to join us this season! Stay up to date by subscribing to our podcast on Youtube,  Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or by connecting with us on LinkedIn. Get news, resources, and job opportunities in Christian Study Abroad in your inbox every month by subscribing to our newsletter. The Christian Study Abroad Podcast is hosted by Greg Belgum, Vice President of Living & Learning International.  This Podcast is produced by Greg Belgum, Eli Freeman, and the L&LI Team. Want to join the community? Register for the 2026 Christian Study Abroad Conference! Visit the podcast homepage here!

    4 min
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The Christian Study Abroad Podcast and the Christian Study Abroad Conference together seek to connect professionals working in the field of global education. This podcast is for those working in study abroad at Christian colleges and universities. We'll interview faculty and staff at a variety of institutions. Learn about their professional journey to arrive in their role and how study abroad is structured at their institution. Along the way, you'll gain insight and inspiration for integrating Christian perspective into global education.

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