{"podcast":{"title":"Biblical Higher Ed Talk","slug":"biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023","podcast_index_feed_id":6583023,"rss_url":"https://feed.ausha.co/wEQPMivzeNj2","website_url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/biblical-higher-ed-talk","image_url":"https://image.ausha.co/K8ZS128JAHmvqxwPl3SojJeX1Wg2K0AkIsosbEmU_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1692796961","author":"Carol Dibble","episode_count":130,"summary":"Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ. As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish. On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish. We’ll engage leaders and practitioners in biblical higher education and beyond, tapping their wisdom for navigating the complexities you face in higher education and hearing them share how you can take your institution from its current state to its future potential. Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T14:19:33.218376+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023"},"episode":{"title":"Built for More Than a Job: The Power of Work in Christian Education","slug":"built-for-more-than-a-job-the-power-of-work-in-christian-education","published_at":"2026-03-31T04:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/built-for-more-than-a-job-the-power-of-work-in-christian-education","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023","url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/biblical-higher-ed-talk/built-for-more-than-a-job-the-power-of-work-in-christian-education","audio_url":"https://audio.ausha.co/ErAAzhEnQOL6.mp3?t=1774556679","summary":"Dr. Brad Johnson, president of College of the Ozarks , shares how the school’s distinctive work college model shapes students academically, spiritually, and personally. Known by many as “Hard Work U,” the college requires every student to work as part of their education, helping them graduate debt free while building character, responsibility, and a biblical understanding of work. This conversation explores the dignity of work and how Christian higher education can form students for lives of leadership, citizenship, and faithful service. 🎧 Tune In to Discover How students at College of the Ozarks graduate debt free Why work builds dignity, character and lifelong habits How Christian colleges can resist reducing education to job training What it means to form students for citizenship and calling 🎙️Inside the Episode 02:26 - What a work college is and how the model works 06:00 - How the college's work program allows students to graduate debt free 08:40 - Serving students who arrive with significant financial challenges 15:49 - Why education must form leaders, not just prepare workers 18:48 - The dignity of work and the character it builds in students 29:11 - A leadership lesson on articulating what Christian institutions stand for. To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or our website , or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player. The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.","meta_description":"Dr. Brad Johnson, president of College of the Ozarks , shares how the school’s distinctive work college model shapes students academically, spiritually, a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1954,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/episodes/built-for-more-than-a-job-the-power-of-work-in-christian-education/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/built-for-more-than-a-job-the-power-of-work-in-christian-education.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}