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Faith Meets Academia

Faith Meets Academia

Von: Dr. Adrian Reynolds
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Welcome to Faith Meets Academia!

Struggling to connect your faith with everyday life, career ambitions, or academic pursuits? Hosted by a university professor and ordained minister, Dr. Adrian Reynolds, this podcast will help you translate your faith-based values into personal growth, professional development, and academic success. Faith Meets Academia emphasizes that faith and work can forge a mutually sustaining partnership.

Each episode breaks down complex academic concepts into everyday language and connects them with timeless spiritual principles for transformational learning and development. By the end of each episode, you will be equipped with practical tools to set the tone for a purposeful, productive week.

Join the journey today!


Your host, Adrian Reynolds (Ph.D.), is an ordained minister, learning coach, and assistant professor of medical education at an R1 university. He is on a mission to merge educational innovation with biblical wisdom. Dr. Reynolds brings over two decades of teaching experience across the educational continuum: from working with underserved, high school students as a state-certified instructor of Spanish to coaching students in graduate and professional degree programs in evidence-based teaching skills and the science of learning.

Dr. Reynolds’ work is located within the rapidly growing field of applied learning sciences and is driven by both socio-cognitive and sociocultural approaches to learning and teaching. His preventive model of academic coaching has been published in journals such as Medical Teacher and Clinical Teacher. He has held over 1,000 (one-on-one) academic coaching sessions with medical students, residents, fellows, and pre-med students. Dr. Reynolds has developed numerous peer-teaching programs for medical students in addition to courses in the science of learning for residents, pre-med and high school students.

Dr. Reynolds has been preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ for over 10 years both nationally and internationally. He has long been recognized to seamlessly intertwine academic concepts with biblical principles: His approach to preaching and teaching the word of God is centered around growth mindset (Philippians 4:13), transformational learning (Romans 12:2), and reflective, mindful practice (Philippians 4:8, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:97).

As a missionary ambassador, Dr. Reynolds has embarked on transformative journeys that bridge cultures and continents, bringing tangible support and hope to those in need. Most recently, in the fall of 2023, his dedication to humanitarian causes led him to Mozambique: From the bustling streets of Maputo to the serene countryside of Inharrime, through the unwavering support and sponsorship from faith-based leaders and communities, Dr. Reynolds has played a pivotal role in the allocation of humanitarian aid and educational resources, providing essential support to elevate community wellbeing.

Earlier that year, he engaged in a mission focused on cultural exchange and relationship-building in the Maputo province to better understand and address local challenges. Through these missions, Dr. Reynolds exemplifies the true essence of a missionary ambassador, integrating service, education, and faith into impactful action.

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  • Episode 56: How to Handle Workplace Communication Conflict

    Episode 56: How to Handle Workplace Communication Conflict
    Jan 6 2026

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    Have you ever walked away from a high-stakes meeting feeling small, even though no one said anything overtly harsh? You might be falling into the Mirror Trap: The subconscious expectation that colleagues should match your tone, hedging, and warmth. When they don’t, it feels like disrespect, but it’s often just a data-processing difference.

    In this episode of Faith Meets Academia, we unpack why workplace communication conflict happens and how to stop it from derailing your projects. We combine the psychology of Communication Accommodation Theory with the Apostle Paul’s biblical strategy of "becoming all things to all people" to give you a practical roadmap for difficult conversations.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Escape the mirror trap: Separate tone from substance to protect your peace.
    • Reinforce your application of the "It’s Me" formula: A simple reset to turn blunt critiques into clear deliverables.
    • Practice positive accommodation: Adapt to direct communicators without mirroring their negativity.
    • Apply grace-based listening: Remove cognitive friction and lead with quiet confidence.

    Stop the "tone wars" and start leading. If this episode helps you navigate a clash this week, please leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend or colleague!

    WEBSITE: https://faithmeetsacademia.buzzsprout.com/2312145/episodes

    CONTACT: faithmeetsacademia@gmail.com

    DISCLAIMER:     The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely my own and do not reflect or represent the positions, policies, or opinions of my employer, any organization or academic institution with which I am affiliated. This podcast is a personal initiative, and is not connected to my official/ formal duties and responsibilities as a university professor.

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    28 Min.
  • Episode 55 - The “It’s Me” Formula: A Three-Step Guide to Self-Awareness and Personal Accountability

    Episode 55 - The “It’s Me” Formula: A Three-Step Guide to Self-Awareness and Personal Accountability
    Dec 29 2025

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    The It’s Me Formula is a simple three-step method you can use in under 30 seconds to break the blame cycle and reclaim personal agency. In this episode, neuroscience and faith come together as we explore how breathing calms the brain, how ownership restores control, and how one question can change outcomes.

    We recap the It’s Me movement and why self-awareness and personal responsibility matter. You will learn how stress hijacks the body, how intentional breathing resets the nervous system, and how saying “It’s me” shifts you toward an internal locus of control.

    Using Isaiah 6 as a model of humility and readiness, we introduce metacognition through a single question: What role did I play? We clarify the difference between fault and responsibility, address common objections, and apply the formula to real-life situations at work, home, school, and even on the road.

    Call to action:
    Text me using the Send Us a Message link below the episode title and tell me how the It’s Me Formula shifted your emotions, conversations, or reactions.

    WEBSITE: https://faithmeetsacademia.buzzsprout.com/2312145/episodes

    CONTACT: faithmeetsacademia@gmail.com

    DISCLAIMER:     The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely my own and do not reflect or represent the positions, policies, or opinions of my employer, any organization or academic institution with which I am affiliated. This podcast is a personal initiative, and is not connected to my official/ formal duties and responsibilities as a university professor.

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    37 Min.
  • Episode 54 - Join the "It's Me" Movement: From Blame to Ownership

    Episode 54 - Join the "It's Me" Movement: From Blame to Ownership
    Dec 22 2025

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    Two small words can transform how we lead, learn, and love: “It’s me.” In this episode, we explore why moving from a posture of blame to one of ownership is the ultimate catalyst for personal growth.

    Inside this episode:

    • The "It’s Me" Movement: Why ownership isn't about taking the blame—it’s about asking, "What role did I play?"
    • Internal vs. External Locus of Control: How to reclaim your power by focusing on your choices rather than others' actions.
    • Biblical Self-Examination: Lessons from the Last Supper and the Prodigal Son on the courage it takes to look inward.
    • Growth Mindset in Action: Real-world applications for students, professionals, and parents to turn friction into learning opportunities.

    Let's move beyond the "blame game" and join the movement toward a more reflective, responsible life.

    Connect with us: If this episode blessed you, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or send us a text via the link in your app. Share this with someone who needs a shift in perspective!

    WEBSITE: https://faithmeetsacademia.buzzsprout.com/2312145/episodes

    CONTACT: faithmeetsacademia@gmail.com

    DISCLAIMER:     The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely my own and do not reflect or represent the positions, policies, or opinions of my employer, any organization or academic institution with which I am affiliated. This podcast is a personal initiative, and is not connected to my official/ formal duties and responsibilities as a university professor.

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    22 Min.
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