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The Excel College Podcast
by Excel College
What's a college doing with a podcast anyway? At Excel College, we're disrupting higher education by pioneering a new educational pathway for students to pursue wisdom, maturity and productivity while learning how to build a life - not just a living. And we're inviting you on the journey.
Episodes
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087. On Chasing Your Calling | The Excel College Podcast
Chasing your calling often takes you in directions you aren't expecting, and requires courage in the face of uncertainty. Noah Sedmak, a recently graduated Political Science major, had landed his dream job working for congressmen on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. He was quickly climbing the...
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086. Excel 2025 Wrapped | The Excel College Podcast
In this year-end episode of The Excel College Podcast, our team sits down to reflect on the past year of life here at Excel. A year full of continued recovery efforts after Helene, growth, and change, 2025 was one for the books for all areas of our community. Want a sneak peek at what 2026 holds…
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085. A.I. in Education with Dr. John Seel | The Excel College Podcast
The rapid increase of A.I. usage throughout society is something we all have to consider. A.I. is making itself known in art, in digital media, in the film industry, and in education. What does this mean for our upcoming generation of students? How do we protect what really matters, and make room...
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084. What is a Man with John Seel | The Excel College Podcast
"What is a man?" A straightforward question on paper that's loaded in today's culture, we sat down with Dr. John Seel to unpack masculinity in modern day society. Seel has a B.A. in history, business, and philosophy from Austin College; an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary; and a Ph.D. in...
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083. The Significance of Follow-Through with Beth Sedmak | The Excel College Podcast
Persistence is a signal that people can trust you to get the job done, yet the younger generations struggle with this particular soft skill. Why is follow-through important? Is there ever a time to NOT persist in following through? Listen to this episode with special guest, Beth Sedmak, to grow…
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082. What it Takes to Succeed as a Creative with Chris Wall | The Excel College Podcast
"Are soft skills relevant in the Creative Arts?" Chris would say absolutely - and his top soft skill for the industry, he would say, is grit. Give this episode a listen as we sit down with special guest, Chris Wall, to discuss his experience in the creative industry, and all that it takes. Chris...
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081. On Entrepreneurship with Kat and Trevor from the Peri Social House | The Excel College Podcast
If you haven't heard of the Peri Social House, allow us to introduce you! A boutique hotel, bar and coffee shop, as well as a cozy event and gathering space, the Peri took the town by storm (no pun intended) when it first opened last August. Since then, they've been thriving in their recovery…
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080. Dressing for Success: Why it Matters and How to Do It | The Excel College Podcast
"What you wear doesn't define you, but it does introduce you." If you've never thought about fashion as a soft skill in the marketplace, this episode is for you! Shannon and Nicole sit down and talk all things fashion in the marketplace, beginning with identity as the foundation for it all. "The...
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079. How to Become a Good Steward of Your Time | The Excel College Podcast
In this 6th episode of our soft skills series, Intellum's Senior Director of Customer Marketing, Shannon Howard, sits down with Nicole Ellison to discuss how to be a good steward of your time and subsequently free up more of your time. "Are you managing your time or is it managing you?" We're on…
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078. What Work Ethic Actually Looks Like | The Excel College Podcast
In this continuation of our Soft Skills series, Daniel Perea shares his definition of work ethic, how it shows up in the workplace, and how to strengthen it so you stand out to employers. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the…
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077. How to Build a Great Team with J.P. Decker | The Excel College Podcast
In this special episode of The Excel College Podcast, we sit down with Mercury One's Executive Director, J.P. Decker. He shares his story on his experiences with being on and building great teams who were effective and impactful, and how they got there. We're on a mission to secure America's...
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076. Attitude is Everything | The Excel College Podcast
Following along with our series on soft skills and why they're important, Cassadie shares about her recent talk on why attitude matters in and out of the workplace, how to recognize it in yourself, and how to "fix" it. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through…
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075. The Truth About Calling with Dr. Art Lindsley | The Excel College Podcast
Give this second episode in our latest series a listen as rev. Dr. Art Lindsley unpacks what having a calling means, and how to answer your calling as a young adult in today's world. Hint: it all starts with identity! We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education...
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074. Soft Skills are the Key to Success in the Marketplace | The Excel College Podcast
At Excel, we teach our students soft skills as soon as they get started with us - from how to interview well with a potential employer, to time management, to networking. In this first episode, Shannon shares her story of her beginnings in corporate America, why soft skills matter just as much as...
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073. The Father Heart of God with Deon | The Excel College Podcast
"If you want to learn more about God, study the life of Jesus." Give this episode a listen to hear Deon's message to the students a couple weeks ago about the Father heart of God! We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of...
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072. What's Happening in Higher Education Right Now? | The Excel College Podcast
"Like the Copernican revolution that displaced Earth from the center of the universe, today's educational upheaval is decentering the university as the sole source of intellectual formation and career preparation." What's next for the higher education system, and how is Excel leading the charge?...
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071. Critical Thinking Pt. 5: Testing Our Tenets with the Dogmatic | The Excel College Podcast
The things we hold dogmatically may be inconvertibly true to us, but are they wise? Are the hills we're willing to die on actually beyond the shadow of a doubt? Take a deep dive into the dogmatic form with us in this final episode of our Critical Thinking series. We're on a mission to secure...
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070. Critical Thinking Pt. 4: To Do or Not To Do? | The Excel College Podcast
How can you tell if you're being persuaded to do something? More importantly, how do you know if what you're being persuaded to do is the right thing? Give this latest episode of our Critical Thinking series a listen to take a deep dive into the Moralistic form and all the nuance of discerning…
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069. Critical Thinking Pt. 3: Where's the Logic? | The Excel College Podcast
We all have assumptions - and contrary to popular association, they aren't always a bad thing. People will play on your hidden assumptions and associations without you even realizing it. In this latest episode of our Critical Thinking series, we teach you how to uncover those hidden assumptions…
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068. Critical Thinking Pt. 2: Is the Science Lying to Us? | The Excel College Podcast
Have you ever felt like the victim of what we call "statistical slight of hand", where an ad presents science that's just enough out of context that they make the science work for them? Give this episode a listen as we unpack the Scientific form and all the ways it can be used (and abused). Stay...
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067. Critical Thinking Pt. 1 : How to Steward Your Emotions in Thinking Well | The Excel College Podcast
Have you ever felt your emotions being swayed by something you read or watched? Do you sometimes find your decisions being swayed by those emotions? In this episode, Andrew Haak begins our journey of exploring the Critical Thinking method - beginning with the form of the Poetic, the type of...
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066. Welcome to Critical Thinking with Andrew Haak | The Excel College Podcast
Wouldn't you rather learn how to think for yourself, instead of having someone teach you what to think? Welcome to the Critical Thinking series with Andrew Haak! Throughout this series, you'll get a taste of what our campers and students learn throughout their whole Excel experience with our...
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065. Surviving Hurricane Helene & What's Next | The Excel College Podcast
We dropped off the grid for a bit, along with the rest of Western North Carolina. Turns out God had more important things for us to take care of in serving our local community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene! Let's recap the last four months and how are students and alumni banded together to...
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064. Living Life on Mission in Practicum with Suz Bekedam | The Excel College Podcast
Follow along with C7 student, Suz Bekedam, as she shares about her background in missions, her heart for women and discipleship, and how she gets to love like Christ through her job at a local pregnancy center. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and...
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063. Koehn's Journey in Audio Engineering | The Excel College Podcast
Koehn took a deep dive into his practicum journey with Audio Engineering during a recent All Team, and it was so good we wanted to share it with you all! You can find the fruit of all Koehn's work so far on Spotify with his two recent singles:...
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062. Life After Excel with Keturah Manwaring | The Excel College
What is life like after graduating from Excel College? Hear the story of C6 alumni, Keturah Manwaring, in her continuing journey of Community and Program Development with our local, non-profit, foster organization, Black Mountain Home for Children, and her heart in all of it. We're on a mission…
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061. Why Work Matters with Art Lindsley | The Excel College Podcast
In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we have the honor of hosting special guest, Rev. Dr. Art Lindsley from the Institute of Faith, Work, and Economics to talk about why your work matters. To hear more about a theology of work and its significance in our lives, give this episode a…
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060. Real Estate Practicum with Keller Williams - Carter Abney | The Excel College Podcast
We recently had C7 student Carter Abney share about his Real Estate practicum emphasis with Keller Williams with the rest of the college, and wanted to share it with you all. To hear more about how Carter went from wanting to do full-time missions to choosing an emphasis in Real Estate, how he...
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059. Connecting the Dots of Your Life with Nicole Murray | The Excel College Podcast
Did you know that the average American will have 15 jobs in their lifetime? Most of us have been trained to think of the "40 year career" as the model of success, but statistically speaking it seems like more people are apt to build skills and adapt to different workplaces over a lifetime. In…
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058. Exciting New Updates to the Program | The Excel College Podcast
We've made some program updates! In this episode, listen to Andrew and Austin share about the exciting new curriculum and experience updates coming to Excel College in September 2024. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context…
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057. Utilizing Personality Tests in the Job Search with Andrew Haak | The Excel College Podcast
Do personality tests have a place in the lives of Christians? Are they actually profitable in the workplace? How do we even use these things correctly? There's a reason we utilize a variety of personality tests as students begin their journey here at Excel, and we're sharing why in this special...
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056. Raising Up the Next Generation of Trades Workers with Joe Worley | The Excel College Podcast
What's in the future for the trades industry? Who's going to lead it? In this episode of the Excel College Podcast, we take a deep dive into the future of the trades industry with AlphaTech Inc President, Joe Worley. Right now, there's a need for young leaders to be trained up and raised up in…
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055. Landing the Job You Want with Shannon Howard | The Excel College Podcast
Special guest Shannon Howard shares her expertise from her time in the realm of networking and marketing, tips on how to get your foot in the door of the job you want, and how to stand out in the marketplace. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and...
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054. Why Worldview Matters in the Workplace | The Excel College Podcast
C6 alumni and Buncombe County Community Paramedic, Matthew Conlin, talks about his unique journey through Excel College and how he came to understand the significance of building your worldview before entering into the marketplace. In his words, "I understand now why we're meant to go through the...
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053. The Creative Arts at Excel with Austin Smith | The Excel College Podcast
The Creative Arts are in full swing here at Excel! With several students launching into Creative Practicum tracks recently, the Creative Arts have found their home at Excel - they even have their own building! Featuring the director of Excel's Creative Arts (and the producer of The Excel College...
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052. C7 is in Practicum | The Excel College Podcast
C7 has officially launched into Phase 2 of their Excel College journey - the Practicum! Get the latest updates abut what C7 is up to and all the different types of tracks they're entering into with Practicum Coordinator, Nicole Murray. With everything from animation to welding to non-profit...
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051. C7 Takes on Italy | The Excel College Podcast
In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, C7 student, Koehn Manthei, and C5 alumni, Elisabeth Schneider, reminisce on their recent trip to Italy. We talk all things Italian art, food, and fun in this special episode (we'll give you a hint - everything was molto bene!). We're on a mission to...
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050. Midway Reflections with C7 | The Excel College Podcast
We're sending 2023 off with some reflection as we look back on the Core with some of C7! Give this latest episode a listen to hear their favorite lessons and stories from their time in the Core, and what they're looking forward to in Practicum. We're on a mission to secure America's…
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049. Summer Leadership Camp | The Excel College Podcast
For those who may not know yet, we hosted the first ever Excel Summer Leadership Camp this past summer! Come fall, we had a few familiar faces decide they liked us so much that they came back and joined our most recent college cohort. Give this episode a listen to hear more about Ben and…
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048. Excellence in the Workplace with Ethan Wendle | The Excel College Podcast
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." In this episode of the Excel College Podcast we have the honor of talking with CEO of Diamondback Truck Covers, Ethan Wendle. With years of experience in sifting through and hiring employees…
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047. Hunger with Matthew Stock | The Excel College Podcast
In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we take a deep dive into what it looks like to live out the Virtue of Hunger with C6 student, Matthew Stock. Listen as we unpack this third of the four virtues, and how to stay hungry in both life and the marketplace. We're on a mission to secure...
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046. Does A.I. Belong in Education with Andrew Pudewa | The Excel College Podcast
In this episode, Andrew Pudewa joins us to tackle the hot topic of A.I. in education and wrestle with the question, “Does A.I. have a place in the classroom?” Andrew is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and a father of seven. His seminars for parents, students…
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045. Hunger with Austin Smith | The Excel College Podcast
Explore the third virtue that Practicum students encounter as Austin Smith unravels what it means to live a virtuously hungry life. Stay hungry, my friends. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn more...
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044. From Classical Conversations to Excel College with Natalie Kabazzi | The Excel College Podcast
In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we get to talk all things Classical Conversations with C.C. tutor and C7 Excel student, Natalie Kabazzi. Give it a listen to hear about how C.C. helped prepare Natalie for her time during Excel, what she loves about the similarities, and how she came…
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043. Learning Without Walls with CEO of Edovate, Jessica Parnell | The Excel College Podcast
In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we talk with CEO of Edovate Learning Corp, Jessica Parnell, about how understanding the way people’s brains work allows students, parents, and teachers to work together towards a better education and environment for students to thrive.Jessica is a...
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042. The State of Higher Education with CEO of Classical Conversations, Robert Bortins | The Excel College Podcast
Classical conversations is one of the nation's largest educational groups for homeschooling families, and is currently hosting programs across 50 countries with family at the heart of it all. Hear what the CEO of Classical Conversations, Robert Bortins, has to say regarding the current state of...
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041. Practicum Highlights with Luca Williams | The Excel College Podcast
We've also asked practicum students to share what their specific practicum track is like and how their experience has been throughout it. In this episode, we have recent Excel graduate, Luca Williams, sharing about his time in the Data Analytics track. We're on a mission to secure America's...
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040. Problem Solving with Cassadie Solis | The Excel College Podcast
We've asked practicum students to teach on what they've learned throughout their practicum to showcase how they've grown throughout their journey. Take a listen as recent Excel graduate, Cassadie Solis, takes you on a deep dive into the beauty and importance of problem solving in the workplace....
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039. Honor with Austin Smith | The Excel College Podcast
And so we come to the second of Excel's four virtues: honor. In order to honor oneself as well as other people well, we must first create a solid foundation of humility, as honoring others requires sacrifice of oneself. People that understand honor are able to submit and sacrifice their…
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038. Humility with Austin Smith | The Excel College
The first of the four virtues of Excel College, humility is the starting point for all of our students on their journey through the virtues. Humility cultivates the fertile soil of the heart to become a virtuous, excellent person. Take a deeper dive into what it means to be a truly humble person...
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What's a college doing with a podcast anyway? At Excel College, we're disrupting higher education by pioneering a new educational pathway for students to pursue wisdom, maturity and productivity while learning how to build a life - not just a living. And we're inviting you on the journey.
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