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 promising tone for future episodes, inviting listeners to join him in discovering the infinite connections between faith and academia. OUTLINE Opening and IntroductionPersonal Mission and VisionKey Terms DefinedPodcast Focus and BoundariesThe Million Dollar Question Professional BackgroundFaith and Academia IntersectionTheoretical Frameworks and Faith IntersectionBattling Self-Defeating Thoughts Naming the Elephant in the Room/ the Four-Letter Word THEORY | THEORIST  Growth Mindset Theory | Carol Dweck Transformational/ Transformative Learning Theory | Jack Mezirow Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development | Lev Vygotsky Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives | Benjamin Bloom Theory of Multiple Intelligences | Howard Gardner   Cultural Historical Activity Theory   | Yrjö Engeström If this episode has been a blessing to you, share it with others who might also find inspiration in our journey together. New episodes will be released every Monday, so be sure to subscribe to stay in the loop. Also, leave a review to help spread the word. Together, let's continue to explore the powerful intersection of faith and academia. Your support makes a big difference in building this community. If you’re in need of prayer, feel free to submit a prayer request. How has fear gotten in the way of your progress? I’d love to hear your story. Send me an email at  [email protected] CONTACT: [email protected] SUBMIT YOUR PRAYER REQUEST HERE DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely my own and do not reflect or represent the positions, policies, or opinions of my employer, any organization or academic institution with which I am affiliated. This podcast is a personal initiative, and is not connected to my official/ formal duties and responsibilities as a university professor.