# Episode #333 - Purpose & Joy with Dr. Elisabeth Lefebvre and Dr. Kristin VanEyk

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Podcast: [The Two Cities](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-two-cities-359870)
Published: 2026-06-10T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Elisabeth Lefebvre (associate professor of Education at Bethel University in Saint Paul, MN) and Dr. Kristin VanEyk (assistant professor of English Education at Hope College in Holland, MI). Together, they are the editors of the new book, Purpose & Joy: Pursuing a Meaningful Career in Christian Higher Education (published by Abilene Christian University Press). In our conversation, we talked about what the essays in their volumes address related to the state of Christian Higher Education, navigating academia over the course of a career, and some helpful tips and tricks for educators of all sorts. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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