Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "Faith Meets Academia," Dr. Reynolds explores the dynamic interplay between striving for success and the value of constructive feedback, illustrated through a poignant story from a local swim meet. You will leave this episode with a deeper understanding of how to balance immediate wins with long-term growth, both spiritually and personally. OUTLINEDivine Intentionality and PurposePoolside Exchange at the Swim MeetBalancing Feedback and AchievementBibl...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Faith Meets Academia, Dr. Reynolds takes you way back in time and shares his personal journey through high school, emphasizing the message that you are more than your grades. Reflecting on his own struggles and experiences, he discusses the importance of balancing academic achievements with essential life skills like consistency, resilience, and teamwork. He also highlights the crucial role of having a supportive community, and the impact of insightfu...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Dr. Reynolds will guide you through the most effective study strategies that can transform your learning experience. He shares his personal learning journey, including the challenges he faced with ineffective study methods. Dr. Reynolds will introduce you to four powerful, research-based strategies that are also supported by biblical references—yes, biblical references. Whether you're a student, educator, minister or lifelong learner, this episode is fo...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Dr. Reynolds delves into an often overlooked topic in our education system: learning how to learn. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to harness the joy of learning or studying without the stress and anxiety.He explores the processes of encoding, consolidating, and retrieving information, drawing parallels with real-life examples. He emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice and retrieval practice as key strategie...

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Episode 8 of Faith Meets Academia. In this episode, Dr. Reynolds explores the critical role of biblical study in meeting God's approval—an often overlooked component in our faith walk—and the parallels it shares with professional certifications like those in healthcare, underscoring the importance of rigorous preparation and continuous learning. This episode will deepen your understanding of scriptural teachings and their practical applications, enhancing bot...

Send us a Text Message.In this special seventh episode of Faith Meets Academia (FMA), Dr. Reynolds reflects on and celebrates the rapid growth of this community. In just seven weeks, FMA has reached a diverse global audience across four continents, eight countries, and fifty cities. Dr. Reynolds also provides a primer on what podcasts are and how they can enrich one's daily life. Join him as he marks these milestones and looks forward to continuing this enlightening journey. CONTACT: fa...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "Faith Meets Academia," Dr. Reynolds explores the intersection of biblical teachings and educational theory using Bloom's Taxonomy. He discusses how this well-established framework can transform our understanding and application of scripture into actionable steps, helping us live out our faith more fully each day. From addressing the challenges of applying faith in everyday life to enhancing our ability to think critically and interactively about spir...

Send us a Text Message.After listening this episode, you will be able to engage deeply with the transformative power of gratitude. By responding to carefully crafted questions for gratitude journaling, you will explore how expressing thankfulness can shift your mood, provide new insights, and enhance your social connections. You will also learn about the scientific basis of gratitude, including its effects on areas of the brain involved in moral cognition, value judgment, and theory of mind. ...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Reynolds explores nuggets of wisdom found in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, reflecting on the various seasons of life and the importance of being fully present in each moment. Drawing from the teachings of King Solomon, the wisest man to have ever lived, he delves into the necessity of mindfulness in the midst of our daily distractions and challenges. After listening to this episode, you’ll be able to Identify and appreciate the divine purpose and timing in...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we’ll delve deeper into the complex interplay between fear and faith. This episode critically examines the faith over fear slogan, revealing its tendency to divide in times of crisis. Dr. Reynolds explores the concept of avoidance coping, where faith might unintentionally serve to bypass directly addressing fears. Through scriptural examination, he differentiates between sudden fear, the spirit of fear, and the fear of the Lord, offering a nuanced...

Dive into an engaging exploration of confronting fears with faith in this episode. Unpack the challenges of destructive criticism, isolation, vulnerability, and failure, and learn how faith transforms these into opportunities for growth and success. Through personal anecdotes, biblical references, and a framework for self-reflection, this episode sets the stage for a deeper understanding of fear, faith, and their dynamic interplay in our lives. OUTLINE Introduction and GratitudePurpose and...

In this inaugural episode titled "Faith Meets Academia: My Evolution," Dr. Reynolds embarks on a heartfelt exploration of his personal journey to unify his faith-based principles with well established concepts and theoretical frameworks in academia. He critically reflects on the longstanding desire to apply biblical wisdom to his professional endeavors, and illustrates how educators and believers can enrich their lives by integrating their faith with their scholarly work. Dr. Reynolds sets a...