{"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":"Faithful Living and Dying Well","slug":"faithful-living-and-dying-well","published_at":"2026-02-10T05:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/faithful-living-and-dying-well","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023","url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/biblical-higher-ed-talk/faithful-living-and-dying-well","audio_url":"https://audio.ausha.co/lD33AhLpG85P.mp3?t=1770414683","summary":"Biblical higher education exists to prepare leaders for the full scope of ministry, including moments when theology meets suffering, loss, and the realities of death. In this episode, Brian Hennan reflects on how his journey from pastoral ministry into hospice care revealed a critical gap in how Christian leaders are trained to guide individuals and families through end of life decisions. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Brian calls Bible colleges and seminaries to more intentionally equip students with a biblical framework for the sanctity of life, pastoral presence, and faithful decision-making from birth to death. 🎧 Tune In to Discover Why end of life care is a discipleship issue, not just a medical one How biblical higher education can better prepare future pastors for death and dying What theological principles should shape end of life decisions How Christian leaders can shepherd families with clarity, humility, and hope 🎙️ Inside the Episode 01:59 – From pastoral burnout to a calling in hospice and end of life education 06:11 – The training gap facing Bible colleges and seminaries 08:35 – Teaching the sanctity of life from birth through death 12:57 – Navigating dementia, suffering, and God’s sovereignty 16:45 – What higher education does well, and where it must grow 18:46 – Pastoral presence, listening well, and avoiding easy answers 21:09 – Stewardship, advance directives, and loving others wisely 25:12 – Re-centering hope on eternity and the promise of resurrection 27:53 – Why humility and collaboration matter in pastoral leadership 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 t…","meta_description":"Biblical higher education exists to prepare leaders for the full scope of ministry, including moments when theology meets suffering, loss, and the realiti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1833,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/episodes/faithful-living-and-dying-well/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/faithful-living-and-dying-well.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}