Asbury to Asbury | Dr. Kevin Brown | It's Elementary Podcast Ep. 21

In this episode, Dr. David Watson is joined by Dr. Kevin Brown, President of Asbury University, for a wide-ranging conversation about Christian leadership, higher education, and spiritual formation in an age of rapid cultural change. Drawing on his journey from banking to Christian higher education, Dr. Brown reflects on leading through unprecedented moments—from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Asbury Outpouring—and what those seasons revealed about humility, discernment, and shared leadership. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities facing Generation Z, particularly their deep spiritual openness paired with skepticism toward institutional Christianity. The conversation examines why authenticity, embodied faith, and moral coherence matter more than ever, and how Christian higher education can serve as a formative space that integrates intellectual rigor, ordered love, and faithful practice. MENTIONS • Asbury University – www.asbury.edu • Mission Drift — Peter Greer • Evidence That Demands a Verdict — Josh McDowell ASBURY SEMINARY LINKS • Podcasts: https://asbury.to/podcasts • Website: https://asburyseminary.edu/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asburyseminary • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminary • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented is for general information purposes only. #itselementarypodcast  #asburyseminary  #wesleyantheology