22 episodes

Professors from The Master's University dive deep into their academic fields and research to provide insights into a wide-range of scholarly and practical topics, all from a biblical worldview.

The Art of Discernment The Master's University

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

Professors from The Master's University dive deep into their academic fields and research to provide insights into a wide-range of scholarly and practical topics, all from a biblical worldview.

    Ep. 21: Prof. Betty Price on Principles of a Thriving Women's Ministry

    Ep. 21: Prof. Betty Price on Principles of a Thriving Women's Ministry

    What are the hallmarks of a Christ-honoring women's ministry? What common challenges do women's ministries face — and how can those challenges be overcome? Betty Price — who has served at The Master's University in various roles since 1985, including as director of women's ministries — points us to Scripture for the answers.

    The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

    • 26 min
    Ep. 20: Prof. Tricia Hulet on Glorifying Christ Through the Performing Arts

    Ep. 20: Prof. Tricia Hulet on Glorifying Christ Through the Performing Arts

    The performing arts are not a simple discipline for believers to navigate. How do Christians tell stories that are authentic to the human experience — narratives that include conflict and sin — in a way that honors the Lord? Does the script always have to include an overt gospel message? How important is excellence in the shows Christians produce? Tricia Hulet, director of TMU's Theatre Arts program, takes up these questions on today's episode. 

    TMU Theatre Arts is performing "Daddy Long Legs" on March 25-26 and April 1-2 through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. For tickets or to watch via livestream, visit masters.edu/theatre. 

    To learn more about The Master's University, visit masters.edu. 

    • 29 min
    Ep. 19: Dr. Mitch Hopewell on Higher Education - Commodity or Experience?

    Ep. 19: Dr. Mitch Hopewell on Higher Education - Commodity or Experience?

    Some view college degrees as simply commodities to be acquired. TMU Provost Mitch Hopewell explores that trend and offers this alternative: College, done rightly, can be an experience that not only offers job readiness, but also shapes the whole person. 

    The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

    • 22 min
    Ep. 18: Prof. David Larsen on a Biblical View of Nutrition & Exercise

    Ep. 18: Prof. David Larsen on a Biblical View of Nutrition & Exercise

    How do we avoid sinfully neglecting the upkeep of our bodies while not becoming so enamored with our appearance that we come to idolize our health? David Larsen, the chair of The Master's University's kinesiology department, answers that question. He also offers practical exercise and nutrition tips.

    The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

    • 35 min
    Ep. 17: Dr. Ross Anderson on Engaging With Evolutionists

    Ep. 17: Dr. Ross Anderson on Engaging With Evolutionists

    Dr. Anderson serves as a professor of biochemistry at TMU, but there was once a time when he taught science as an evolutionist. In today’s episode, he tells the story of how he came to a biblical understanding of Earth’s origins and offers insight on conversing with evolutionists on topics related to how we got here. 

    The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

    • 26 min
    Ep. 16: Dr. Tai-Danae Bradley on a Link Between Language, Math & Artificial Intelligence

    Ep. 16: Dr. Tai-Danae Bradley on a Link Between Language, Math & Artificial Intelligence

    Dr. Bradley is a research mathematician based at a large tech company and a visiting professor at TMU. Today she explains a link between language and math — and how that link can be used to help computers better understand human language. 

    The Art of Discernment is produced by The Master's University. New episodes are released every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. To learn more about TMU, visit https://www.masters.edu/.

    To learn more about TMU's artificial intelligence emphasis, visit the program's homepage. 

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

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21 Ratings

21 Ratings

Paul (Cali Dude) ,

Superb!

Really grateful for these. As a fellow (adjunct) faculty member, it’s wonderful to see my colleagues wading in on such significant topics impacting the secular world today, but with a Biblical worldview. Keep up the superb work.

MarkPadilla8 ,

Biblical Perspective to Modern-Day Issues

As a young adult, I am very appreciative of how this podcast takes different issues and discerns them through the lens of Scripture. As a Christian, it is essential that we look at any platform or issue through a Biblical perspective which is what this podcast aims to do.

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