JBU Stories
JBU Stories
John Brown University
Founded in 1919, JBU is a leader in Christian higher education, providing a top-ranked academic, spiritual and professional foundation for world-impacting careers. The heart of JBU is our PEOPLE – our students, alumni, faculty and staff. The JBU Stories podcast is where we get to introduce YOU to these amazing people and HEAR their stories.
Mariana Portillo
On this episode of JBU Stories: The Gathering, we hear from senior Mariana Portillo.
Apr 23, 2021
21 min
Micah Herrmann
Math Major Micah Herrmann discusses eliminating hurry, busyness, and rest.
Nov 10, 2020
19 min
Lynn Christensen
After finishing her MBA at JBU, Lynn Christensen took time hike the historic El Camino, as well as study at the L'Abri Institute and have some time of reflection.
Apr 6, 2020
37 min
Scott and Tasha Jones
Scott and Tasha Jones graduated from JBU in 1996. They currently live with their children in Russia, where they serve at a Christian school.
Mar 9, 2020
39 min
Laura Merwin
As a freshman in high school, Laura Merwin was dealt a life-altering blow when doctors told her she had cancer. But God used that experience to not only grow her faith but to put her on a career path of ministering to others with similar needs.
Feb 24, 2020
40 min
Kevin Simpson
Kevin Simpson is the head of the psychology department at JBU. In 2016, Dr. Simpson finished his first book, an examination of soccer during the Holocaust, titled Soccer under the Swastika (Rowman & Littlefield). Relying on long-forgotten memoirs and testimonies, his book reveals the surprisingly powerful role soccer played during World War II.
Jan 28, 2020
40 min