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114: Online Learning, Fragile Colleges, and the Future of Concordia Universities — with Brian Friedrich

December 15, 2025

Online Learning, Fragile Colleges, and the Future of Concordia Universities — with Brian Friedrich

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Past Episodes

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086: Robby Angle on the #1 Key for an Effective Small Group Ministry, and How to Lead a Small Group People Will Talk About the Rest of their Lives

Daniel Im

085: Daniel Im on The Discipleship Opportunity to Interested Christians and Non-Christians, How to Avoid Pandering to Consumerism, and the Problems with the Church Growth Movement

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084: Brian Mueller on the Exploding Growth of Grand Canyon University (GCU), and How This Massive University Has a Plan to Raise Up Disciples

chris willard podcast

083: Chris Willard on the The Best Question to Ask to Increase Generosity, The Difference Between Stewardship and Generosity, and How to Grow a Fabulous Mustache

brenna blain podcast

082: Brenna Blain on Finding Jesus in Her Struggles with Same-Sex Attraction, Suicidal Thoughts, Bi-Polar Disorder, and More

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081: David Ashcraft on How His Church Grew from 150 to 22,000 People, How to Measure Discipleship, and what He’s Learned from Leading the Global Leadership Summit

Wil Crooks and Carolina Cardona

080: Wil Crooks and Carolina Cardona on How to do Global Mission Work that Helps Without Hurting, and Why Relationships and Resources Are the Perfect Combo

Greg Griffith

079: Pastor Greg Griffith on why Fun Needs to Be in Church, How the Working Genius Tool Changed His Church, and What Working Genius is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

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078: Alvin Sanders on Why Suburban Churches Need Urban Churches, How the Church is Still the Moral Compass of Culture, and What Bible Chapters to Read Every Week

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