JBU Stories Podcast
The heart of JBU is our people. Here are their stories.
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The heart of JBU is our people. Here are their stories.
The heart of JBU is our PEOPLE – our students, alumni, faculty and staff. The JBU Stories podcast is where we get to introduce YOU to these amazing people and HEAR their stories.
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Episode 1 Dr. Kevin Simpson, professor of psychology Dr. Kevin Simpson grew up fascinated with World War II. Through his work, he began to realize that psychology has something unique to offer in terms of answering some of the "why" questions. |
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Episode 2 Laura Merwin '20, nursing major As a freshman in high school, Laura Merwin was dealt a life-altering blow when doctors told her she had cancer. But God used that experience to not only grow her faith but to put her on a career path of ministering to others with similar needs. |
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Episode 3 Scott and Tasha Jones Scott and Tasha Jones graduated from JBU in 1996. They currently live with their children in Russia, where they serve at a Christian school. |
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Episode 4 Lynn Christensen After finishing her MBA at JBU, Lynn Christensen took time to hike the historic El Camino, as well as study at the L'Abri Institute and have some time of reflection. |
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Episode 1 Micah Herrmann In our first episode of JBU Stories: The Gathering, Micah Herrmann tackles eliminating hurry, busyness, and rest. |
John Brown University admits persons to its programs and activities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, or gender. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, or gender in the administration of education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-sponsored programs.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges 2019), JBU enrolls more than 2,100 students from 38 states and 53 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers 41 majors, with top programs including engineering, nursing, family and human services, biology, graphic design and construction management.