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What happens when you lock an Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology professor in a room to discuss provocative topics related to bible and theology? Find out as you listen to the podcast of three professors from Great Lakes Christian College engage the sorts of questions students ask ... after class. Featuring (from left to right in the logo) Samuel C. Long, Ronald D. Peters, John C. Nugent
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In today’s world, corporate integrity is not just about compliance—it’s about strategic foresight, resilience, and leadership accountability. This podcast is designed for board members, C-suite executives, and decision-makers who navigate governance challenges at the highest levels. Through insightful conversations, deep-dive analyses, and real-world cases, we explore how integrity-driven leadership safeguards organizations, protects reputations, and ensures long-term success. Hosted by Sonj ...
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The Bible is many things, but it is also the source of hilarity. Stories, witty comments, irony, sarcasm and more fill the pages of God’s Word, yet we often miss it. This episode is the first of a new series that takes a look at those humorous passages in the Bible and hopefully brings a little levity to your life.…
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Is there a place in Christian faith for parties? Of course! Part of what helps make this life bearable is celebrating what God has done and is doing. In this episode the guys discuss the spiritual discipline of celebration and provide some concluding thoughts on the series.By After Class Podcast
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067 - Integrity talk with Patrick Stähler
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Sonja Stirnimann interviews Patrick, an expert on business models and corporate integrity, in this fascinating conversation. They explore the importance of understanding customer value, the role of values in business and the need for ethical leadership. Patrick shares insights from his extensive experience and emphasises the importance of creating …
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Many of us yearn for the days of old when God would speak clearly to his people. But burning bushes, dreams, visions, and visitations seem to be in short supply. Does God still speak and guide His people? Find out what the guys have to say about the spiritual discipline of guidance in today's episode.…
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Many Christians get very passionate about worship and debate so many aspects—styles, songs, actions, and more. Yet, so much of what the modern church centers around is corporate worship. As the series on spiritual disciplines continues, the guys turn their attention to worship and emphasize the importance of submission and unity in corporate worshi…
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066 - Crisis Experienced Leadership: Integrity when it matters most
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In this episode, Sonja Stirnimann discusses the critical need for crisis-experienced leaders in today's complex and volatile environment. She emphasizes that while crises reveal character, they also highlight the importance of ethical decision-making and integrity. The episode outlines essential skills for building crisis resilience, such as calm s…
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In a world where people keep their private lives private and their sins hidden, God’s Kingdom is characterized by openness, honesty, and grace. But in order to experience those qualities, God’s people must be willing to confess their sins to each other and hold each other accountable. In this episode, the guys talk about the benefits of confession …
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Servant leadership, service trips, servant's heart, served your way right away. Our culture talks a lot about service, but what does it look like as a spiritual discipline? Can people engage in service as a discipline without even knowing it? Find out on today's episode.By After Class Podcast
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065 – Integrity talk with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
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In this conversation, Andrea Bonime-Blanc discusses ethics in leadership and corporate integrity, especially in her new book on technology governance. She emphasises understanding governance's megatrends, leaders' challenges in staying ethical in fast-changing environments, and the need to recognise corporate governance blind spots. She shares expe…
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In a world where we don’t like being told what to do, what does it look like to put yourself under someone else’s authority intentionally and why would that even be a good, healthy act? Find out today as the ACP guys discuss the spiritual discipline of “submission.”By After Class Podcast
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Introverts – rejoice! There is a spiritual discipline just for you. Technically it is for everyone and might even be more beneficial for extroverts. Regardless, tune in today as the guys walk through the spiritual discipline of solitude to see how getting away from it all can open up our communication with God.…
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064 – Anchored in Integrity: Our Journey Continues
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After an extended pause, the podcast "The Human Factor: Corporate Integrity Matters" is back - more anchored than ever in our mission to give a voice to integrity and ethical leadership. In this special solo episode, Sonja Stirnimann reflects and invites you to continue building a future where integrity builds resilience, the human factor and value…
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Springtime is the season for cleaning, decluttering, and the inevitable garage sales to aid those efforts. Could that be a spiritual discipline? Is simplicity a spiritual issue or it just a fad to figure out what “brings joy”? And furthermore, is it just about our stuff or could our schedules use some decluttering? Find out today as the guys talk a…
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If studying is just committing a bunch of factoids to memory, then what does it look like to be a spiritual discipline? Or maybe study as a spiritual discipline looks differently and has a different purpose. Tune in to today’s episode as the guys discuss study and what it means to dedicate ourselves to God’s Word.…
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While intermittent fasting has been shown to help with weight loss, should we also use it to draw near to God? What does fasting for spiritual purposes even look like? In this episode the guys consider the rationale behind fasting as a spiritual discipline and they might just challenge some of the modern practices among Christians.…
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What is prayer, really? Is it communication, conversation, connection — or something more? In this episode, the guys (with Todd) explore the rich spiritual discipline of prayer — not as spell-casting or performance, but as intentional dialogue with God. We talk dependence, posture, and why prayer isn’t just something you do when you’re in trouble.…
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Throughout the Bible we are encouraged to meditate on God’s Word, but what does that really mean? Is it some mystic encounter with Scripture or with God? Do we need to hum while doing it? Find out today as we begin a new series on spiritual disciplines. Also, a special guest will join us for this series. Tune in to find out who!…
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8.10 - Frank Viola Interview - The Untold Story
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The book of Acts narrates the birth and early history of the church. But this history is presented piecemeal and doesn’t include all the drama that the individual churches went through. The Epistles give us one part of the “phone conversation” but plenty is left out. What would it look like to fill in the missing information? In this episode, the g…
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A new series has been released on Prime that dramatically depicts the life of David in 1-2 Samuel. The guys decided to watch the first few episodes and give their impressions and opinions. Is this latest attempt to bring the Bible to the big screen true to the story or just a cash grab? Check out this episode to see what the guys think.…
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As we conclude our walk through “Priestly Presence,” the ACP guys interact with the idea of praise and worship. Though the function of “song leading” was not originally in the priestly job description, King David added it to their duties. So the priests used this new job to give words for the people to praise, but also to critique the kingship. So …
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Deuteronomy 6 commands parents to teach their children the Torah. But before the advent of scribes and Pharisees, who taught Torah to the parents? If you have been following along in this series, you already guessed it—the priests! God’s intention was for the priests to teach Torah for the Israelites to be transformed to counteract the effects of s…
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The Levites went from Zeroes to Heroes when they stood up for Yahweh’s covenant in the face of the golden calf. From then on, they were responsible for “stewarding the sacred” as it related to life and blood. What does it mean to be “pro-life” like the priests were and how does that impact how we view others? Find out as the guys discuss the concep…
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Whether you like hosting people in your home or not, hospitality is part of our culture. In fact, it has been a major defining characteristic of cultures since the beginning of time and many cultures are judged based on their hospitality or lack thereof. The Israelite priests also practiced hospitality, often in generous and risky ways. In this epi…
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Owning property and building a home on that land has been a goal for humanity since civilizations began. It remains a goal for most people even to this day. Yet the hassles and responsibilities that come with such ownership (like a mortgage!) often frustrate us. The Israelite priests lived as resident aliens amidst their own people, releasing them …
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Do the clothes make the man? The high priest seemed to think so. But the priesthood was not just about fancy clothes and sacrificing animals. A holistic approach to being a priest takes into account many more duties. Join the guys in this episode as they unpack these duties and discuss how they expand the role of a priest. This study will also answ…
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Have you ever wondered what kind of church you attend or what kind of church you would like to be a part of? As the guys continue their series taking a look at John’s book, “The Fourfold Office of Christ,” they investigate different priorities that churches have based on the 4 offices of Christ. What are the pros and cons of a church that focuses o…
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A new year means a new After Class Podcast series! The guys take an initial look at John’s new book “Priestly Presence” which they will use to guide this series. This first episode focuses especially on how Christians should relate to the world. They engage Richard Niebuhr’s paradigm that he laid out in his book “Christ and Culture” to look for com…
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