Moments that Matter

We're excited to continue our Books that Matter series this week, talking with Mary Campbell Huss Norman about the Fredrik Backman book Anxious People. MC is a Clemson graduate with a degree in English and is currently …

We are picking back up this week with part two of our discussion with Lauren Schaupp.  Keeping in line with our current series, Books that Matter, …

It is an honor to welcome back a previous and beloved guest to the podcast, Lauren Schaupp.  In our last interview she described her experience hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021 and is back to continue our current …

For those who have been following this podcast, this information will be familiar news but for others, this may be the first introduction to Dr. Paul …

Continuing with our recent series of Books that Matter, cohost Scott Williams shares one of his personal favorites, A Short and Easy Method of Prayer by Madame Jeanne Guyon.  A longtime favorite author, Madame Guyon …

As we continue our current series of Books that Matter, Dr. Paul Shotsberger provides his reaction and thoughts on Fredrik Backman and his novella, …

This week, as we embark on the second episode of our special series, Books that Matter, we have the great privilege of speaking with Dr. Jonathan …

In a new spinoff series, Moments that Matter is focusing a number of episodes toward books that have had a significant impact in the lives of those around us.  In our first installment, Dr. Teresa Williams shares about …

This is the second of a two part episode this week featuring Dr. Paul Shotsberger and his interview with Dr. Oleksandr (Sasha) Vasylevskyy, a dear …

As the war with Russia rages on, Ukraine remains in every headline and news story.  Get the latest updates with Dr. Paul Shotsberger along with what …

In this episode, we have the privilege of talking with Lauren Schaupp, daughter of missionaries to East Africa, who spent her early years in the vast expanses of Kenya and Ethiopia. She attended Southern Wesleyan …

Over the last few weeks Ukraine has become increasingly front and center in global news, especially as the present target of Russia’s aggression. …

With all eyes on Ukraine and Russia, our very own Dr. Paul Shotsberger was recently interviewed regarding the ongoing crisis. For those who are …

Our guest this week is Dr. David Conley, Lecturer in Performing Arts at Clemson University. He earned his doctorate at Covenant Seminary, where he …

This week we join a previously recorded talk with a dear friend and former guest on this podcast, Natasha Dongell. This past week Natasha addressed the students at Southern Wesleyan University in their weekly chapel …

Dr. Paul Shotsberger, on the heels of our recent interview regarding his new book, A Love Letter to Twentysomethings Everywhere, had the opportunity …

This week we pick up with part two of our conversation with Jessica Mussro, World Citizen and Poet.  Jess has some history with Southern Wesleyan …

Our guest this week is Jessica Mussro. Jess has some history with Southern Wesleyan University, first as an undergrad and then on staff. Following …

This week we join back up with Dr. Paul Shotsberger for part two of our discussion on his new book A Love Letter to Twentysomethings Everywhere: Yes, …

Earlier this month the world was privy to a new book launch from our very own Dr. Paul Shotsberger. In yet another divine delivery, Paul has graced …

Today we pick up with part two of our interview with Rev. Natasha Dongell, pastor, speaker, church planter, colleague, and a dear friend. Natasha is …

Today we have the opportunity to chat with a pastor, speaker, church planter, colleague, and a dear friend, Rev. Natasha Dongell. Natasha is …

Our guest today is a repeat visitor in the Moments that Matter studio, author Stephanie Derrick. She has her Ph.D. in history from the University of Sterling in Scotland and is the author of The Fame of C.S. Lewis. Her …

Our guest today on Moments that Matter is Dr. Michael Hylen, Graduate Faculty and Coordinator of Doctoral Studies in the School of Education at …

Today we are picking up part two of last week's interview with Dr. Paul Shotsberger.  Normally, we have authors come on Moments that Matter and talk …

This episode will be a bit of an experiment. Normally, we have authors come on Moments that Matter and talk to us about a book of theirs that’s just been published. We try to get into their backgrounds, how they came to …

This week we continue with part two of our interview with author Chris Manion. She is an award-winning entrepreneur and speaker who writes inspiring, heartfelt stories in both the fiction and non-fiction genres. She has …

Our guest today is author Chris Manion. She is an award-winning entrepreneur and speaker who writes inspiring, heartfelt stories in both the fiction …

Award-winning author, women's ministry speaker, blogger, and editor, Lori Hatcher, sits down with Paul to discuss the world of authorship, …

This week on Moments that Matter we are featuring part two of a keynote address presented by Dr. Allen Lee to the faculty of Southern Wesleyan …

This week on Moments that Matter we are featuring part one of a keynote address presented by Dr. Allen Lee to the faculty of Southern Wesleyan …

Today, our guest is Dr. Amber James, Assistant Professor of Music at Southern Wesleyan University. She specializes in voice and graduated from the University of Georgia with a master of music degree in vocal …

We are back with Dr. Teresa Williams who has been on this podcast twice before talking about the COVID pandemic, first in the spring of 2020 shortly after the outbreak, and then again in fall 2020 when we saw the first …

This week we are back with part two of our interview with Raine Riley.  As part of her thesis work, she reviewed scores of advertisements that tell …

We’re talking today with a dear friend, Raine Riley, who is getting ready to graduate from Clemson University with her masters in Communication, …

This week on Moments that Matter we continue our conversation with Dr. Jonathan Sircy about the role as a husband and father.  Each season of life …

This week on Moments that Matter we speak with a dear friend and colleague Dr. Jonathan Sircy about his spiritual journey and wrestling with deeper …

This week we pick back up with part two of our interview with Dr. Christina Sinisi, Professor, and Chair of the Psychology Department at Charleston …

Our guest today is Dr. Christina Sinisi, Professor, and Chair of the Psychology Department at Charleston Southern University. She has been at CSU for …

Recently, through some casual conversation, we discovered that several interested individuals and parties around Southern Wesleyan University were also podcasters. Their areas of focus were so intriguing that we thought …

Recently, through some casual conversation, we discovered that several interested individuals and parties around Southern Wesleyan University were also podcasters. Their areas of focus were so intriguing that we thought …

This week we are jumping back into the interview with the co-host of this podcast, Paul Shotsberger, for part two of the important role of …

As you may know, the excellent co-host of this podcast, Paul Shotsberger, is a writer. He has had two books published, including the Moments that …

On this episode of Moments that Matter, we jump back in for part two of last week’s presentation by Dr. Ken Badley. This past Fall Semester, Southern Wesleyan University hosted its first virtual Faith Integration in the …

On this episode of Moments that Matter, we are excited to welcome a presentation by Dr. Ken Badley. This past Fall Semester, Southern Wesleyan University hosted its first virtual Faith Integration in the Academy …

We are pleased to be joined today by Mike Reznik, President of Transforming Nations, a missions organization based in Sacramento, California. Mike …

We're back with the second part of our interview with the husband-wife bluegrass duo the Chatham Rabbits. It’s been about a year since we last spoke …

Today, we’re talking again with the husband-wife bluegrass duo the Chatham Rabbits. It’s been about a year since we last spoke with Austin and Sarah …

This week we are back with Father Gregory Plow, a dear friend from Dr. Paul Shotsberger's days in the math department at UNC Wilmington.  Father …

We’re talking today with an old friend from Dr. Paul Shotsberger's days in the math department at UNC Wilmington. Following graduation, Father …

This week we jump back into our conversation from last week with Dr. Christy Bauman.  Dr. Bauman is a psychotherapist, teacher, and author. The last time she was on, we spent most of our time talking about her most …

It is an honor to have Dr. Christy Bauman back with us at Moments That Matter. She is a psychotherapist, teacher, and author. The last time she was on, we spent most of our time talking about her most recent book …

Today we get a chance to talk to Carl Shotsberger, Paul’s incredibly gifted son. This interview follows our usual format but also incorporates some …

This week on Moments that Matter, we rejoin the conversation with Reverend Joy Bryant about her new book; God Talks Back. Today we talk about God’s desire for us to have a deep, intimate relationship with him where we …

This week we are honored to talk with Rev. Joy Bryant, a former colleague, dear friend, and a new author.  Joy sits down with us to talk about her …

This week we are rejoining Kathy (Tilley) Shaffer and Paul Shotsberger for a continued conversation of the stories in his recent book Moments that …

Suppose you hadn’t talked with a friend of yours since college, and suppose you’d just written a book about your life, including college, including …

This week we connect again with Dr. Paul Shotsberger regarding his new book that follows the name and meaning of this podcast, Moments that Matter. …

This week on Moments that Matter, Dr. Paul Shotsberger introduces us to his new book of the same name, Moments that Matter. In fact, he refers to it …

This week we have a rare treat. Recently, the cohost of Moments that Matter, Dr. Paul Shotsberger, had the opportunity to speak at his home church …

This week we check back in with Dr. Teresa Williams on the status of the medical world’s response to the ongoing battle with COVID-19. Hear how things have changed from a treatment perspective since we spoke with Dr. …

Of the many questions we have in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, one of the most commonly asked questions has to do with students starting …

Of the many questions we have in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, one of the most commonly asked questions has to do with students starting …

We are joined once again by Dr. Corey Latta, for part two of our discussion of his book C.S. Lewis and the Art of Writing, published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. Corey’s academic background ranges the gamut from …

We are joined today by Dr. Corey Latta, author of the book C.S. Lewis and the Art of Writing, published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. Corey’s …

We are back for a special summer edition of Moments that Matter.  For this mini-series, we are talking to the authors of a new book titled How Shall We Then Care?: A Christian Educator's Guide to Caring for Self, …

We are back for a special summer edition of Moments that Matter.  For this mini-series, we are talking to the authors of a new book titled How Shall We Then Care?: A Christian Educator's Guide to Caring for Self, …

We are back for a special summer edition of Moments that Matter.  For this mini-series, we are talking to the authors of a new book titled How Shall We Then Care?: A Christian Educator's Guide to Caring for Self, …

Today we have the privilege of talking to Amy Manning a money guru who has served as a financial advisor with DHG for the past twelve years. She graduated with a degree in Finance in 2008 and subsequently became a …

We are joined today by Rev. Aaron Gadsby, pastor of Mountain View Wesleyan Church in Bath, PA.  Aaron previously served as a pastor in the upstate of …

Today we have the awesome opportunity to join Amber Parker and dialogue about her latest book, Finding Simplicity: Learning to Live Like Jesus in the Midst of a Complicated World.  Amber previously served in a number of …

Today, in honor of Earth Day, we address the issue of creation care with one of our favorite people, Kyra Hood. Kyra is a student at Southern …

Today we pick up with part two of our conversation with Dr. Josh Spoelstra, lead teaching pastor at Downtown Community Fellowship in Seneca, South …

Today we have the privilege of talking with Dr. Josh Spoelstra, lead teaching pastor at Downtown Community Fellowship in Seneca, South Carolina. Josh …

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Teresa Williams about the future of medicine in a post-Covid-19 world.  Dr. Teresa Williams is board certified in …

Today we continue our conversation with Christy Bauman in part two of our podcast interview.  She is an author, teacher and psychotherapist, a mother of four, and passionate about advocating for women. She has a …

We’re joined today by Christy Bauman. She is an author, teacher and psychotherapist, a mother of four, and passionate about advocating for women. She has a master's degree in counseling and is certified in Medical …

Today we continue our interview with Sarah and Austin McCombie, the delightfully charming bluegrass/folk duo of Chatham Rabbits.  They share their …

Today we are privileged to be joined by Sarah and Austin McCombie, the delightfully charming bluegrass/folk duo of Chatham Rabbits.  In part one of …

Rev. Andrea Summers, Assistant Professor of Religion at Southern Wesleyan University, and an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church talks with us today about her journey to the academic world, work on her doctorate, …

We are privileged to speak with Gena Thomas, author of Separated by the Border, who recounts her experience of fostering a young Honduran girl separated from her mother, and the mother's harrowing journey to finally …

Today we continue our conversation with Rev. Scott Williams about his sojourn through missions, the pastorate, and into higher education. In …

This week Amanda Shive, 2012 Southern Wesleyan University graduate, shares about her call to missions in Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak.  Amanda spent four years living in Wuhan and talks about …

Moments that Matter is back, continuing our conversation with Dr. Paul Shotsberger, speaking specifically about his clearness committee moment in …

Anne Keene, an author and journalism graduate from UNC-Chapel Hill,  joins us today.  Anne worked as a ghostwriter for 25 years, writings speeches, editorials, but most recently wrote a book titled, The Cloudbuster …

In a further conversation with your intrepid hosts, Scott Williams shares several "clearness committee" moments that led him to the present.  It is …

Dr. Stephanie Derrick joins your congenial hosts for this episode, sharing about C.S. Lewis, publishing, and professorial inspiration.  Dr. Derrick completed her Ph.D. in History across the Atlantic at the University of …

Dr. Paul Shotsberger takes listeners through a journey of his "clearness committee" moments, beginning with the Navy and ultimately leading him to …