<description>&lt;p&gt;A season finale unlike any before it, this episode turns the microphone inward as ABHE President Philip Dearborn reflects on the state of biblical higher education. With clarity and conviction, he shares what is encouraging, what is challenging, and what is at stake for institutions committed to Christ and the authority of Scripture. From stories across campuses to urgent policy concerns in Washington, this conversation is both a celebration and a call to action for leaders shaping the next generation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;___&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in to discover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;▫️What is fueling growth and momentum across ABHE institutions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;▫️Why mission-driven “boutique” colleges still have a vital role today&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;▫️How spiritual formation remains central to student development&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;▫️Key innovations shaping the future, including AI and new models&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;▫️The most pressing challenges, from silos to mission drift&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;___&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inside the Episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:28 – What encourages growth across ABHE institutions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:17 – Why “boutique” mission-driven schools still matter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:38 – The central role of spiritual formation on campus&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:15 – Innovation trends, AI, and new educational models&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:55 – Launching the ABHE Leadership Academy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:37 – Challenges of silos and mission drift&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:18 – A major federal policy threat impacting biblical programs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:03 – Final encouragement for leaders and institutions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;___&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;___&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted on Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Biblical Higher Ed Talk

ABHE

Looking Ahead in Biblical Higher Education

APR 28, 202635 MIN
Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Looking Ahead in Biblical Higher Education

APR 28, 202635 MIN

Description

A season finale unlike any before it, this episode turns the microphone inward as ABHE President Philip Dearborn reflects on the state of biblical higher education. With clarity and conviction, he shares what is encouraging, what is challenging, and what is at stake for institutions committed to Christ and the authority of Scripture. From stories across campuses to urgent policy concerns in Washington, this conversation is both a celebration and a call to action for leaders shaping the next generation.___Tune in to discover:▫️What is fueling growth and momentum across ABHE institutions▫️Why mission-driven “boutique” colleges still have a vital role today▫️How spiritual formation remains central to student development▫️Key innovations shaping the future, including AI and new models▫️The most pressing challenges, from silos to mission drift___Inside the Episode:02:28 – What encourages growth across ABHE institutions07:17 – Why “boutique” mission-driven schools still matter09:38 – The central role of spiritual formation on campus14:15 – Innovation trends, AI, and new educational models18:55 – Launching the ABHE Leadership Academy23:37 – Challenges of silos and mission drift28:18 – A major federal policy threat impacting biblical programs33:03 – Final encouragement for leaders and institutions___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.