SimplyWhy
Everyone has a reason – a motivator for why they do what they do. No one is born a philanthropist, entrepreneur, athlete, author, professor, or celebrity. Our “why”s shape every decision we make and lay the groundwork for who we’ll become. SimplyWhy is a deep-dive into the stories behind our outcomes. Our guests share the choices that changed their lives, the paths that led them where they are – and, of course, the “why” at the heart of it all. Don’t miss their stories.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 43
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
Dr. Steve DeNeff: Called Out of Weakness
This week Connor is joined by pastor and author Dr. Steve DeNeff. Dr. DeNeff is the senior pastor of College Wesleyan Church in Marion, Indiana. He has been in ministry for more than 35 years and has…
Marcus Doyle: Life Through the Lens
This week Connor is joined by photographer Marcus Doyle. Marcus is the assistant professor of photography at IWU, and has served as associate professor at Azusa Pacific and Christchurch Canterbury Un…
Dr. Brad Garner: Scholarly Psychology
This week Connor is joined by Digital Learning Scholar Dr. Brad Garner. Dr. Garner has worked in education for 50 years, serving in a variety of roles such as professor, author, head of faculty enric…
Dr. Tiffany Snyder: A Dichotomous Doublet
This week Connor is joined by Director of Faculty Enrichment Dr. Tiffany Snyder. Dr. Snyder has worked in higher education for 14 years, where she has focused on the mental health and wellbeing of th…
Dr. Jerry Pattengale: Revel in Rejection
This week Connor is joined by author, public speaker, and professor Dr. Jerry Pattengale. Dr. Pattengale serves as the first university professor at Indiana Wesleyan University and is also the co-dir…
Dr. Erin Crisp: The Technological Teacher
This week Connor is joined by executive director Dr. Erin Crisp. Dr. Crisp has worked in higher education for nearly a decade, serving as VP of Academic Affairs for CampusEdu and Director for Instruc…
Dr. Anneke Stasson: Humanities and History
This week Connor is joined by author and associate professor Dr. Anneke Stasson. Dr. Stasson teaches at the John Wesley Honors College at IWU, has written numerous articles, and has co-authored the b…
Dr. Jim Lo: Prayer and Passion
This week Connor is joined by professor and campus intercessor Dr. Jim Lo. Dr. Lo has had a long career in ministry, serving as a missionary in Africa and Cambodia for 14 years, and in multiple roles…
Henrik Söderström: The Creative Mind
This week Connor is joined by artist, designer, and professor Henrik Söderström. Henrik has designed sets and artwork for Yo-Yo Ma, the IDEA Museum, the Music of Difference Project, and the Knights O…
Michael W. Allison: Overcoming Adversity
This week Connor is joined by philanthropist and entrepreneur Michael W. Allison. Michael is the founder and CEO of The Adversity Academy and Groomed & Tailored. He is also a Marine Corps veteran, re…
Dr. Alisha Mack: Let's Get Bioethical
This week Connor is joined by nurse practitioner and professor Dr. Alisha Mack. Dr. Mack has worked as a nurse for more than 20 years in a variety of settings. She serves as an assistant professor in…
Dr. David Che: Engineer Your Career
This week Connor is joined by engineer and IWU professor Dr. David Che. Dr. Che started his career in engineering, working at companies such as General Motors and Stafast Products, before becoming a …
Dr. Anne Decker: Answer the Call
This week Connor is joined by missionary and professor: Dr. Anne Decker. Dr. Decker taught communication and English in Ghana at the collegiate level for 5 years and is currently a professor for grad…
Dr. Jamyce Curtis Banks: It Takes a Village
This week, Connor is joined by Dr. Jamyce Curtis Banks, an entrepreneur and founder of Whatever It Takes Consulting, Inc. Dr. Banks has provided interactive learning and training for more than 25 yea…
Todd Williams: Thrivin' From a Riff
This week Connor is joined by Jazz musician and IWU professor Todd Williams. Todd has played with bands such as the Wynton Marsalis Quartet, Septet, and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra in venues ra…
Sarah E. Westfall: Art & Reflection
This week Connor is joined by writer and public speaker: Sarah E. Westfall. Sarah is also the host of the Not My Story Podcast and her writing can be found in places such as Fathom Mag, Relevant, and…
Dr. John Birch: Science + Faith
This week Connor is joined by Dr. John Birch, who spent 16 years as a nuclear physicist before becoming an associate professor at Indiana Wesleyan University and a published author. Listen in to hear…
Dr. Theresa Veach: Listen and Learn
This week Connor is joined by Dr. Theresa Veach, a licensed psychologist and director of programs for behavioral sciences at IWU. She's been practicing for more than 15 years and has worked in a vari…
Dr. Eileen Hulme: The Ebb and Flow of Education
This week Connor is joined by Dr. Eileen Hulme, the current Chancellor of IWU-National & Global. Dr. Hulme has worked in higher education for 35 years at schools such as Azusa Pacific, Baylor, and Ge…
Dr. Reuben Rubio: Atomic Education
This week Connor is joined by Dr. Reuben Rubio, a former nuclear engineer and the current department chair for the School of Educational Leadership here at IWU. Dr. Rubio oversees the master's degree…