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Faith Factor

38 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Two McMurry University students exploring faith, spirituality, and the in-between

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Episodes

Episode 13: Faith Factor: Season 3 Episode 13

April 29, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

Bethany and Anthony talk about the Gospels of Luke and John!

Episode 12: Faith Factor: Season 3 Episode 12

April 22, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

Bethany and Anthony talk about the Gospel of Mark and some of its unique and compelling facts

Episode 11: Faith Factor: Season 2 Episode 11

April 15, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MB

Book of Matthew Sermon on the Mount 

Episode 10: Faith Factor: Women in Fiction

April 01, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

ABC is back!!! Carrie rejoins Bethany and Anthony as they continue recognizing influential women during Women's History Month.

Episode 9: Faith Factor Episode 9: Women in the Bible

March 25, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

On this episode of Faith Factor in Women's Month, Bethany and Anthony take a dive into the Bible and discuss some of the most prominent and overlooked female figures in the Bible. 

Episode 8: Season 3 episode 8

March 11, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

Bethany and Carrie continue on this journey of women's history month talking about women. This episode feature special guest Sydney Harmon as she talks about being a female in a male dominated field.

Episode 7: Season 3 Episode 7

March 04, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MB

It is Women's History Month!! Bethany and Carrie take this time to talk about different women in different types of ministry. Stay tuned for more this Women's History Month!

Episode 6: Season 3 Episode 6

March 01, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

This episode Bethany and Carrie are joined by two special guest Bert and Det. Bert and Det talk about what inspired them and the importance of educating others. 

Episode 5: Season 3 Episode 5

February 18, 2022 00:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

Bethany and Carrie sit down with Andrea "Andie" Smith to talk about the black female experience in America. 

Episode 4: Season 3 Episode 4

February 11, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Anthony and Bethany sit down with special guest Hayden James to talk about Black Student Union and what it is like to be a black male in today's society. If you would like more information about BSU follow them on twitter and instagram @bsumcm! 

Episode 3: Season 3 Episode 3

February 04, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

Bethany, Anthony, Carrie, and special guest Elijah talk about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr impact in the civil rights movement and the importance of black history month. 

Episode 2: Faith Factor: Education

January 28, 2022 00:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MB

Bethany and Carrie talk about the differences of public school and home school. They also talk about the importance of education and how college has impacted their lives. 

Episode 1: Season 3 Episode 1: Welcome Back

January 25, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MB

Bethany and Carrie talk about coming back to McMurry and New Year!

Episode 15: Season 2 Finale: Final's Playlist

December 03, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

Listen to Ethan preform for our final's playlist and season 2 finale. Thank you all for an amazing season 2. Stay tuned for season 3. 

Episode 14: Episode 14: Chapel Chat

November 23, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

Join our Chaplains as the have Chapel Chat!! They bring to us how to study for finals and to let go of our worries. 

Episode 13: Season 2 Episode 13: Seminary Tour!

November 19, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

In a double feature upload, we have our host Bethany Duke joined by Carrie Dobbs as they talk about what it meant to them to experience seminary tour, celebrate the seminaries they visited, and the importance of exploring graduate school options. 

Episode 12: Season 2 Ep 12: Non-Denomination church experiences

November 19, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MB

Join our host Jaden Jones, and Senior RA Robert Samudio as they discuss what it means to experience their Faith through their particular church experience

Episode 11: Episode 11: Fellow Christian Athletes

November 05, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MB

Jaden and Bethany with special guest Corbin Stulir talk about being an athlete at McMurry. Corbin shares her story about juggling school, track, and her faith. 

Episode 10: Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

October 22, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 6.89 MB

In this episode, Jaden and Bethany talk about the history of Halloween and also talk about the importance of Dia de los Muertos. Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican tradition that honors our love ones who have passed on. McMurry will be having an ofredna. All are welcomed to place photos have their love ones. 

Episode 9: Episode 9: Celebrating Faith and Culture

October 15, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.69 MB

Join our favorite co-host duo this week as they are joined by our newest member of the Religious and Spiritual life team. Freshmen, Anthony Avina talks about his experience growing up in a Mexican household during hispanic heritage month and how it impacted his faith

Episode 8: Season 2 Episode 8: Faith and Mental Health

October 08, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

This week, our two hosts, Jaden and Bethany are joined by Jason Shaw, the director of counseling and disability services. All three explore what does it mean to explore the intersection of mental health and Faith in our daily lives.

Episode 7: Season 2 Episode 7

October 01, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.78 MB

Bethany Duke and Lidia Hernandez talk about Mexican Culture during Hispanic Heritage Month. 

Episode 6: Episode 6: Power of Prayer

September 24, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this weeks episode, Bethany and Jaden reflect on the power of prayer, and the meaningfulness in being intentional about our prayers. 

Episode 5: Episode 5: Routines

September 17, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MB

Your favorite duo is back together again! After two weeks of having guest hosts, Bethany and Jaden talk about routines, and how to develop staying in a relationship with God. 

Episode 4: Season 2: Episode 4 Pride Podcast

September 10, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

In this very special episode of our podcast our host Jaden is joined by a 2012 Alumn, and a current sophomore as they discuss their faith, and their identity. 

Episode 3: Episode 3: Asking for help

September 03, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MB

This week, Bethany Duke is joined by one of our newest members of the student leadership team, Carried Dobbs. Join them as they discuss the task of "asking for help." 

Episode 2: Welcome Back War Hawks!

August 27, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode of Faith Factor; Bethany and Jaden bid farewell to a beloved staff member, and bring in a fresh start to our semester. 

Episode 1: Season 2 Ep 1. Welcome Week

August 18, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MB

Your favorite duo, Bethany and Jaden are BACK! As the semester begins, they recorded a special episode for our incoming students to tune in, and get them ready for classes.

Episode 10: Season one ending

May 14, 2021 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.46 MB

It's a wrap War hawk family! Jaden and Bethany take this episode to wrap up our first season, and to take a break before they begin their summer work as the orientation leadership team. Join us next semester as our dynamic duo brings you season 2!

Episode 9: Senior Farewell

May 07, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Join Bethany as she is accompanied by the assistant chaplain, and graduating senior, Matthew Santos for some final reflections over the graduating classes last four years. We send a special congratulations to all our 2021 graduating class!

Episode 8: Navigating Finals

April 28, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

This week's podcast is hosted by University Chaplain Rev. Marty Cashburless and assistant Chaplain Julia Puac-Romero... we also have special guest music from Weston and the Evergreens (Find them on Spotify and Instagram @@westonevergreen )

Episode 7: Pilgrimages

April 23, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.93 MB

Join Bethany and Jaden as they talk about the different kinds of pilgrimage experiences they've learned about, or experienced in their life time. This podcast talks about Bethany's favorite Christian experience, and interfaith experiences Jaden has learned about.

Episode 6: Ramadan and Iftar

April 16, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Join Jaden and Bethany as they are joined by graduating senior to talk about the Muslim Holy Season of Ramadan, and Iftar. They also take a look at our interfaith opportunities we have on campus.

Episode 5: Episode 5. Easter Reflections

April 09, 2021 00:00 - 11 seconds - 11.6 MB

Join Bethany and Jaden as they explore their personal reflections on the Easter season. Together they take time sharing their lived experiences, and also exploring the different ways one can experience Easter.

Episode 4: Passover and Crucifixion

April 02, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 12.8 MB

Join Bethany Duke as she talks with Senior Colin Craft, and Dr. Mark Waters in an interfaith episode on Jewish Passover and the Christian story of the Crucifixion of Christ.

Episode 3: Selah & Spiritual Self-Care

March 26, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Join Bethany and Jaden as they explore the meaning behind the word "Selah" and what it means to tend to spiritual self-care. The music found in this podcast is by Plum and we do not own any rights to the music.

Episode 2: Exploring Lent: What is it?

March 19, 2021 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MB

Join Bethany and Jaden as the explore what Lent is, and how it has been resonating with them in this season...

Episode 1: Introductions

March 12, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MB

Annd we're live! This first episode is set to give a brief introduction on our Podcast leaders, and their goal for this podcast. Tune in next week as they dig deeper in their faith & understanding of the season of Lent