Christian Study Abroad Podcast
The Christian Study Abroad Podcast and the Christian Study Abroad Conference together seek to connect professionals working in the field of global education.
This podcast is for those working in study abroad at Christian colleges and universities. We'll interview faculty and staff at a variety of institutions. Learn about their professional journey to arrive in their role and how study abroad is structured at their institution.
Along the way, you'll gain insight and inspiration for integrating Christian perspective into global education.
Mark Barneche - Abilene Christian University
Mark Barneche is the Executive Director for International Education and Study Abroad at Abilene Christian University. Before his role at Abilene, Mark was the Associate Director of Pepperdine University’s Lausanne Program in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Dr. David Martínez - George Fox University
On the podcast, we're joined by Dr. David Martínez, Director for the Center for Study Abroad, Associate professor of Spanish, and Honors Faculty Fellow at George Fox University. In our conversation today, we’ll hear about David's professional journey and current role, how Study Abroad is structured at George Fox University, and discuss certain models David has interfaced with in Christian Study Abroad.
Dr. Josh Britt - Southeastern University
Over the past five and half years he served as the Director of Global Education at Southeastern University in Lakeland Florida. He has very recently been promoted to the Chair of the Humanities Department and is working closing with the incoming study abroad director.
In our conversation today, we’ll hear about Josh’s professional journey and current role, how Study Abroad is structured at SEU, and more.
Julie Johnston Hermann - Concordia University, Nebraska
Julie Johnston Hermann serves as the Director of Global Opportunities at Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward, Nebraska. Julie is looking forward to 2025 and building up additional campus champions for study and service abroad.
Aubrey Pennington - Covenant College
Aubrianna (Aubrey) Pennington works as the Global Education Program Manager at Covenant College. Working in the world of study abroad allows Aubrey to combine her interests in intercultural learning, program development, and theology, while also supporting young adults at a pivotal time of life.
Austin Burns-Robertson – Biola University
Hear from Austin as he shares more about his experiences, and why Biola is hosting the Christian Study Abroad Conference presented by Living & Learning.