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Saturdays at Seven Conversation Series

Hosted by Todd C. Ream

Meet the Host

Indiana Wesleyan University

Todd C. Ream is Honors Professor of Humanities and Executive Director of Faculty Research and Scholarship at Indiana Wesleyan University, Senior Fellow for Public Engagement for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Senior Fellow for Programming for the Lumen Research Institute, and Publisher for Christian Scholar’s Review.  He is the author and editor of numerous books including, most recently The Anxious Middle: Planning for the Future of the Christian College (with Jerry Pattengale).

Recent Episodes

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“Building Bridges” ft. the University of Oxford’s Alister McGrath I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 15

In the fifteenth episode of the Saturdays at Seven conversation series, Todd Ream talks with Alister McGrath, a Senior Research Fellow with the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion, the Andreos Idreos Professor of Science and Religion Emeritus, and a Fellow Emeritus with Harris Manchester College at the University of Oxford. McGrath opens by…
January 6, 2024
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“With Gladness of Heart” ft. Wheaton College’s Timothy Larsen I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 14

In the fourteenth episode of the “Saturdays at Seven” conversation series, Todd Ream talks with Timothy Larsen, the Carolyn and Fred McManis Chair of Christian Thought, Professor of History, and Director of the Faith and Learning at Wheaton College. Tim opens by talking about how his interests as an historian gravitated to the Victorians, what…
December 16, 2023
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“To Inspire Awe and Wonder” ft. the John Templeton Foundation’s Heather Templeton Dill I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 13

In the thirteenth episode of the “Saturdays at Seven” conversation series, Todd Ream talks with Heather Templeton Dill, the President of the John Templeton Foundation. Heather talks about her vision for the foundation to be a global catalyst that inspires awe and wonder as a result of its focus on investing in efforts to ask the…
December 9, 2023
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“Third Way Solutions” ft. Westmont College’s Gayle D. Beebe I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 12

In the twelfth episode of the “Saturdays at Seven” conversation series, Todd Ream talks with Gayle D. Beebe, President of Westmont College. Gayle talks about how his approach to leadership emerged over time along with how leading a community through crises impacted it. They talk about the unique opportunities and challenges that come with leading…
December 2, 2023
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“On Par With, But Distinct From” ft. the University of Notre Dame’s John T. McGreevy I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 11

In the eleventh episode of the “Saturdays at Seven” podcast, Todd Ream interviews John T. McGreevy, the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost and the Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame. John talks about his calling as an historian and as an academic administrator. Then, they talk about Notre Dame’s…
November 18, 2023
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“People Focused and Community Minded” ft. the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust’s Romanita Hairston I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 10

In the tenth episode of the Saturdays at Seven Podcast, Todd Ream interviews Romanita Hairston, CEO of the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust. Romanita starts by sharing her vocational journey in leading different organizations. Then, they discuss the “Murdock-ish” values of the Trust and how they practice that with their partners and beneficiaries. Lastly, they…
November 11, 2023
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“Ecumenical Wisdom” ft. the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities’ Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C. M. I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 9

In this episode of the Saturdays at Seven Podcast, Todd Ream interviews Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, president of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. They begin by talking about the “warming of relations” between Catholics and Protestants, as well as, how many Catholic colleges and universities started. Then, they discuss how Vatican II has…
November 4, 2023
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“When the Normies Retreat” ft. Christianity Today’s Russell D. Moore I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 8

In this episode of the Saturdays at Seven Podcast, Todd Ream interviews Russell Moore, Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today. They discuss his forthcoming book Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America and being caught in two alter calls. They also talk about current issues surrounding church-related universities and how churches can better support them.
October 28, 2023
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“When Robots Climb Walls” ft. Westmont College’s Dan Jensen I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 7

In this episode of the Saturdays at Seven Podcast, Todd Ream interviews Daniel D. Jensen, the Westmont endowed Professor of Engineering and Director of the Engineering Program at Westmont College. Dan shares about getting into aerospace engineering and his transition from serving on the faculty at the United States Air Force Academy for 21 years…
October 21, 2023
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“With Dogs, Chickens, and Lots of Books” ft. Karen Swallow Prior I Saturdays at Seven Ep. 6

In this episode of the Saturdays at Seven Podcast, Todd Ream interviews Karen Swallow Prior, noted author, compelling teacher, and public intellectual. Todd and Karen first discuss evangelicals’ role in the Victorian age and its literature, as well as, Karen’s vocational journey as an English professor and public intellectual. Karen also talks about her social…
October 14, 2023