# Summer Series 2026 - Macy Halford

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Podcast: [Biblical Higher Ed Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023)
Published: 2026-06-09T04:03:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.ausha.co/biblical-higher-ed-talk/summer-series-2026-macy-halford
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## Resource

Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insights and meaningful reminders about the importance of Christ-centered education. This episode originally aired October 2025 ___ Oswald Chambers' classic devotional My Utmost for His Highest has shaped countless lives for more than a century. With support from the Oswald Chambers Publications Association, a modernized edition is now helping a new generation engage with Chambers’ timeless insights. Macy Halford, the editor behind the rewrite, spent years studying Chambers’ original sermons and notes, which were carefully recorded by his wife, Biddy. In this conversation, Macy shares how the updated edition was developed, the challenges of honoring Chambers' voice while making the content accessible, and what this enduring devotional can offer readers today. ___ Tune In to Discover ▫️ The legacy of Oswald and Biddy Chambers ▫️ Why My Utmost for His Highest still resonates today ▫️ The process and philosophy behind the modern rewrite ▫️ Making a Victorian devotional accessible without losing its power ▫️Biddy Chambers’ incredible work as a writer, editor, and steward ▫️ The spiritual vision that underpins My Utmost and its impact across biblical higher ed ___ 🎙️ Inside the Episode 03:08 - The Life and Legacy of Oswald Chambers 05:55 - Biddy Chambers: The Unsung Hero 08:57 - The Birth of 'My Utmost for His Highest' 12:04 -The Challenge of Modernizing a Classic 15:10 - Macy Halford's Journey with the Devotional 21:01 - Reflections on the Impact of the Devotional 26:51 - Oswald Chambers' Perspective on Modern Challenges ___ Resour…

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