Lomacast: A Point Loma Nazarene University Podcast

#7 - Jonathan Derby

Jonathan is the Executive Director for the Center for Justice and Reconciliation at PLNU. He leads the strategic vision and operational direction, serving as a key liaison with the community on behalf of the university and CJR. He drives the program planning and execution alongside shaping the Center's strategy and impact.
 
CJR website: https://www.pointloma.edu/centers-institutes/center-justice-reconciliation
PLNU welcomes Jonathan Derby: https://www.pointloma.edu/news/cjr-welcomes-new-executive-director
San Diego Union-Tribune Op-Ed: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/10/16/opinion-a-one-of-a-kind-scholarship-is-saving-victims-lives-heres-how/

#6 - Professor Daphney Wadley

Professor Wadley is an Assistant Professor and Program Director of the B.A. in Child Development (Accelerated Undergraduate Degree). Wadley has been teaching at PLNU since 2016, and has worked in the field of family and child development for 15 years. She has directed family and children programming in community nonprofit organizations like City Tree Christian School in downtown San Diego. 
 
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https://www.pointloma.edu/faculty/daphney-wadley-ma
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# 5 - Professor Christina Kalberg, MBA

Professor Kalberg is an Associate Professor of Marketing in the Fermanian School of Business. She has nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, including brand awareness, B2B and B2C marketing, fundraising, public relations, public advocacy, public speaking, and leadership. Kalberg is currently in the process of completing her D.B.A. in Marketing at Anderson University.
 
https://www.pointloma.edu/faculty/christina-kalberg-mba
 

#4 – Dr. Alain Lescart

Dr. Lescart is a Professor of French Studies and Literature. He also teaches two special classes on science fiction and fantasy literature. His main specialties are in 19th century French literature and in French fantasy literature.
Dr. Alain Lescart, https://www.pointloma.edu/faculty/alain-lescart-phd-m-div-aggregation
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#3 - Dr. Linda Beail

Dr. Linda Beail is a Professor of Political Science and teaches courses in American politics, political theory, and gender & race politics. Her current research is on pleasure and anxiety in the pop culture representations of political women, with recent book chapters on Black Widow and gender in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and gender in presidential elections.
Connect with Linda Beail.
https://www.pointloma.edu/faculty/linda-beail-phd

#2 – Dr. Rebecca Laird

Dr. Laird is the Interim Dean, School of Theology & Christian Ministry and a Professor of Theology. She teaches Christian formation and pastoral ministry courses. An ordained minister, she has served churches in New Jersey and California and led more than 40 spiritual retreats.
Connect with Dr. Rebecca Laird, https://www.pointloma.edu/faculty/rebecca-laird-ma-dmin

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Dive into engaging conversations with faculty, students, alumni, and thought leaders who are making a difference on campus and beyond. Each episode explores a range of topics from academic excellence to spiritual growth and social impact.
 
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