Three Things - A Podcast of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics & Economics

Three Things Podcast: Using Technology to Ensure Civility with Jordan Yates ‘11

Join us in hearing how AI and human editors can help moderate our online conversations.

From Wheaton football to San Diego Major League baseball, the career of the Padres CEO, Erik Greupner, '97

From Wheaton to Google to imaging science, the high-tech life of Jonathan Phillips

Three Things Podcast - The Hamilton Hold

“Dr. Bob” Hamilton, proud parent of two Wheaton College graduates and owner of Pacific Ocean Pediatrics shares what it takes to run a small independent medical practice and the background of how his famous baby calming technique, the “Hamilton Hold,” went viral.

Amsted Industries, an Employee Owned Company

Stephen R. Smith, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amsted Industries Incorporated shares the benefits of  Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and also how Amsted has navigated Covid and supply chain issues. Interview date: March 2, 2022

Three Things Podcast - From Wheaton to the World and Back, an Interview with Don Holt

Don Holt '57 is a Wheaton College alumnus and former editor of Fortune magazine, Newsweek magazine, Journal of Commerce, and The Chicago Daily News. He was one of the first Wheaton alumni to work in major news media and then after he retired, he returned to Wheaton College and trained the next generation.

From the barrios of Texas to the White House, the amazing story of Rebecca Contreras

Rebecca Contreras served as an executive and chief advisory to the Secretary in the role of Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Human Capital Officer at the U.S. Department of Treasury.  She also served as a Member on the government-wide Chief Human Capital Officer’s Council advising Congress and the President on Workforce issues. Prior to that she served as a Commissioned Officer in the White House as Special Assistant for Personnel to President George W. Bush.

Facing Life’s Unexpected Challenges with Courage - An Interview with Jeff Parnell

Jeff Parnell is the President & CEO of FishUSA, a leading online retailer of sport fishing products. He discusses the (positive) impact that Covid-19 has had on fishing retail, how his faith has impacted and informed his work and how an unexpected physical challenge required a new level of faith and courage.

Fighting the Global Plague of Human Trafficking - An Interview with Ambassador-at-Large, John Cotton Richmond

Ambassador Richmond comes to the highest position in the federal government dedicated to combating human trafficking, after a distinguished career in the global battle for freedom. He co-founded the Human Trafficking Institute that exists to decimate modern slavery at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to use victim-centered and trauma-informed methods to hold traffickers accountable and ensure survivors are treated with respect and care. Prior to the Institute, Ambassador Richm...

From Venezuela to American Brain Trauma Specialist - An Interview with Dr. Marcel Ponton

Dr. Pontón is the CEO and Founder of Persona Neurobehavior Group. For the past 27+ years, he has focused on the neuropsychological assessment and treatment of individuals with catastrophic injuries. He is an expert witness in the fields of head injury and trauma. Dr Pontón is also an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA.

Triple Threat - An Interview with the Honorable J.C. Watts, former U.S. Representative from Oklahoma, 1995-2003

Former Quarterback for the University of Oklahoma Sooners goes on to excel in all three areas of faith, politics, and economics.

First U.S. Latina Lt. Governor - An Interview with Evelyn Sanguinetti

Evelyn Sanguinetti shares how she rose to become the first Lt. Governor (Illinois) in the United States from a mother who was a Cuban refugee and a father who was an Ecuadorian immigrant.  She also overcame a serious injury and a subsequent MS diagnosis.  She now works with HOPE fair housing center to help guarantee fair housing for all.

The International Study Program - 50 years of shaping future Wheaton leaders

Join alumni, David Iglesias, Larry Absheer, Dan Johnson, Karen Gehl and Mark Mooney as they share how their time on the International Study Program at Wheaton College helped shape their lives. The Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics, & Economics plans to continue this opportunity with a trip to the Nordic countries this summer, 2021.

The American Dream Attained: An Interview with Ed Moy

Ed Moy began as a child of immigrant parents from China and advanced all the way to the White House as President George W. Bush’s Special Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel from 2001-2006.  He was then appointed as the 38th Director of the U.S. Mint from 2006-2011. 

Overcoming Adversities: An Interview with Judge Nelson Diaz

Judge Nelson Diaz shares his story, rising from the tenement housing in New York to General Counsel to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Judge Diaz was the 1st Puerto Rican admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and the 1st Latino judge in the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. He was awarded the National Institute for Justice Award for saving the courts $100 million in 10 years and eliminating 7 years of backlogged cases.

On the Fast Track: An Interview With Redbox CEO Galen Smith '98

Galen Smith '98, CEO of Redbox, shares his journey to becoming a CEO in 2016, less than 20 years after graduating from Wheaton College.

The CEO: Interview with Dr. C. William Pollard - Part 2

Join us for the second half of our interview with Dr. C. William Pollard, former CEO of ServiceMaster, which includes insights on the Faith @ Work movement and his friendship with Billy Graham.

The CEO: Interview with Dr. C. William Pollard - Part 1

Dr. C. William Pollard, former CEO of ServiceMaster, shares Christian principles that shaped his choices in the workforce, including a Christian perspective on profit.  Join us in two weeks for the second half of this interview which includes insights on the Faith @ Work movement and his friendship with Billy Graham.

Conscience of an Industry: An Interview with Shundrawn Thomas

Join David Iglesias as he interviews Shundrawn Thomas, President of Northern Trust Asset Management, where they explore a wide range of topics including: Shundrawn’s personal path to business success, the importance of family, lessons on leadership, insights on racism, his new book Discover Joy in Work, and potential opportunities stemming from our current COVID–19 crisis.

Conscience of an Industry

Join David Iglesias as he interviews Shundrawn Thomas, President of Northern Trust Asset Management, where they explore a wide range of topics including: Shundrawn’s personal path to business success, the importance of family, lessons on leadership, insights on racism, his new book Discover Joy in Work, and potential opportunities stemming from our current COVID–19 crisis.

Leading in Times of Crisis

CAPT David Iglesias interviews Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries, about what it takes to be an effective leader during times of crisis. 

Leading in Times of Crisis: An Interview with Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries

CAPT David Iglesias interviews Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries, about what it takes to be an effective leader during times of crisis. 

Leading in Times of Crisis: Interview with Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries

CAPT David Iglesias interviews Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries, about what it takes to be an effective leader during times of crisis. 

Watergate Survivor: An Interview with Dr. David Young '59

Dr. David Young '59, Special Assistant to Henry Kissinger and founder of Oxford Analytica shares about his time in the White House with a focus on the qualities needed, lessons learned and the spiritual dimension of political power.

An Interview with Dr. David Young '59

Dr. David Young '59, Special Assistant to Henry Kissinger and founder of Oxford Analytica shares about his time in the White House with a focus on the qualities needed, lessons learned and the spiritual dimension of political power.

Watergate Survivor

Dr. David Young '59, Special Assistant to Henry Kissinger and founder of Oxford Analytica shares about his time in the White House with a focus on the qualities needed, lessons learned and the spiritual dimension of political power.

Interview with Bonnie Wurzbacher - Part 2

Welcome back to the second session of a two-part interview with Bonnie Wurzbacher, former Sr. V.P. of Global Customer Leadership at Coca-Cola and Chief Development Officer at World Vision International from 2013-2017.

Corporate Pioneer: An Interview with Bonnie Wurzbacher - Part 2

Welcome back to the second session of a two-part interview with Bonnie Wurzbacher, former Sr. V.P. of Global Customer Leadership at Coca-Cola and Chief Development Officer at World Vision International from 2013-2017.

Corporate Pioneer: An Interview with Bonnie Wurzbacher - Part 1

Join David Iglesias for the first session of a two-part interview with Bonnie Wurzbacher, former Sr. V.P. of Global Customer Leadership at Coca-Cola and Chief Development Officer at World Vision International from 2013-2017.

Interview with Bonnie Wurzbacher - Part 1

Join David Iglesias for the first session of a two-part interview with Bonnie Wurzbacher, former Sr. V.P. of Global Customer Leadership at Coca-Cola and Chief Development Officer at World Vision International from 2013-2017.

Corporate Pioneer

Join David Iglesias for the first session of a two-part interview with Bonnie Wurzbacher, former Sr. V.P. of Global Customer Leadership at Coca-Cola and Chief Development Officer at World Vision International from 2013-2017.

Corporate Pioneer

Join David Iglesias for the first session of a two-part interview with Bonnie Wurzbacher, former Sr. V.P. of Global Customer Leadership at Coca-Cola and Chief Development Officer at World Vision International from 2013-2017.

D-Day Survivor: Interview with Dr. Richard Rung

On June 6, 2020, we celebrated the 76th anniversary of D-Day. In this episode, Wheaton honorary alum and retired Wheaton College Political Science professor, Dr. Richard Rung, shares his recollections of his participation in this historic day. Commemorate this recent anniversary with memories from someone who was there!

D-Day Survivor

On June 6, 2020, we celebrated the 76th anniversary of D-Day. In this episode, Wheaton honorary alum and retired Wheaton College Political Science professor, Dr. Richard Rung, shares his recollections of his participation in this historic day. Commemorate this recent anniversary with memories from someone who was there!

An Interview with D-Day Survivor Dr. Richard Rung

On June 6, 2020, we celebrated the 76th anniversary of D-Day. In this episode, Wheaton honorary alum and retired Wheaton College Political Science professor, Dr. Richard Rung, shares his recollections of his participation in this historic day. Commemorate this recent anniversary with memories from someone who was there!

Innovative COO of Tennessee: An Interview with Greg Adams

Meet Greg Adams, the new chairman of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics and Economics Board, and hear how he took his 37 years at IBM and used it to serve as the COO of Tennessee.  Learn from his faith journey and how it impacted his work in both the business world and government service.

Innovative COO of Tennessee

Meet Greg Adams, the new chairman of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics and Economics Board, and hear how he took his 37 years at IBM and used it to serve as the COO of Tennessee.  Learn from his faith journey and how it impacted his work in both the business world and government service.

An Interview with Greg Adams

Meet Greg Adams, the new chairman of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics and Economics Board, and hear how he took his 37 years at IBM and used it to serve as the COO of Tennessee.  Learn from his faith journey and how it impacted his work in both the business world and government service.

Tech Pioneer: An Interview with Floyd Kvamme - Part 2

Welcome back to the second half of our discussion with Floyd Kvamme where he continues the conversation of his career in business but also shares how it intersected with the political world and finally insights on his faith and its impact on his work.

An Interview with Floyd Kvamme - Part 2

Welcome back to the second half of our discussion with Floyd Kvamme where he continues the conversation of his career in business but also shares how it intersected with the political world and finally insights on his faith and its impact on his work.

Tech Pioneer

Join David Iglesias for a two-part interview with prominent tech pioneer, venture capitalist and advisor to George W. Bush in science and technology, Floyd Kvamme as he shares his life journey through the worlds of business and politics and the impact of his faith on this journey.

Tech Pioneer: An Interview with Floyd Kvamme - Part 1

Join David Iglesias for a two-part interview with prominent tech pioneer, venture capitalist and advisor to George W. Bush in science and technology, Floyd Kvamme as he shares his life journey through the worlds of business and politics and the impact of his faith on this journey.

Tech Pioneer

Join David Iglesias for a two-part interview with prominent tech pioneer, venture capitalist and advisor to George W. Bush in science and technology, Floyd Kvamme as he shares his life journey through the worlds of business and politics and the impact of his faith on this journey.

An Interview with Floyd Kvamme - Part 1

Join David Iglesias for a two-part interview with prominent tech pioneer, venture capitalist and advisor to George W. Bush in science and technology, Floyd Kvamme as he shares his life journey through the worlds of business and politics and the impact of his faith on this journey.

An Interview with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Doug Drevets About COVID19

David Iglesias, Director of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics and Economics, interviews infectious disease specialist Dr. Doug Drevets '80 about COVID19. Dr. Drevets offers insights from science and faith to inform and encourage during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Infectious Disease Expert

David Iglesias, Director of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics and Economics, interviews infectious disease specialist Dr. Doug Drevets '80 about COVID19. Dr. Drevets offers insights from science and faith to inform and encourage during these challenging times.

COVID-19 Infectious Disease Expert: An Interview with Dr. Doug Drevets

David Iglesias, Director of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics and Economics, interviews infectious disease specialist Dr. Doug Drevets '80 about COVID19. Dr. Drevets offers insights from science and faith to inform and encourage during these challenging times.