MTP 04: Elise Thompson, on Losing Her Father When She was 15, Stopping Conversation with God, and Coming Back to Him

This is an engaging interview with Elise Thompson, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. We delve into Elise's expertise in using virtual reality in nursing education. Elise shares insights on integrating faith into her teaching, navigating life’s challenges, and offering support to students. The interview touches on topics such as handling difficult times, encouraging students to pursue their calling, and fostering community on campus.Watch this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/bFgTgqcXOZELearn more about this professor at:  https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/charlotte-elise-thompson/Email this professor at: [email protected]:  00:00 Virtual Reality in Nursing02:42 Embarrassing Moments as a College Student04:16 Question from Student, Jamie Ward: How have your biggest difficulties pushed you closer to God and how did you remain faithful to him?04:38 Dealing with the Death of a Parent09:53 When is another time that you had to trust God and take a step of faith as a professor?14:03 How do your students respond when you say you're praying for them?14:35 What is something students would be surprised to know about the life of a professor?15:38 What is it like being a Christian professor on a secular campus?15:53 Glorifying God in Different Fields20:19 Avoiding Bitterness and Drawing Closer to God in Times of Trial23:04 Encouraging Students to Think Beyond Traditional Christian Vocations24:53 Advice for 18-Year-Old Self25:36 Advice for Graduating Seniors26:39 Advice for Other Christian Professors27:12 Advice for Parents of College StudentsResources from Faculty Commons, a Cru ministry:Find 500+ Christian professors at https://meettheprof.com/Faculty Commons – https://www.facultycommons.org/A Grander Story – https://a.co/d/8VoYXSVEveryStudent.com – https://www.everystudent.com/Watch MTP on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@MeetTheProfOfficial/videosSupport Shane Hartley's ministry with Meet The Prof through Cru online: ⁠⁠https://give.cru.org/0424344⁠⁠