Each week on the Cedarville Stories Podcast, stories of alumni, students, faculty and staff are shared. One never knows where the story will go, but one thing is for certain, God's love, grace, and mercy can be seen as the guest shares their journey.

Cedarville University’s Master of Divinity Text-Driven Preaching Award was presented to Andrew Brads on Monday, March 18, during the 10 a.m. chapel service. This award is presented by Cedarville’s School of Biblical and Theological Studies.

The pressure of academics and daily life makes it easy for college students to focus intensely on academic programs and, therefore, lose sight of people in difficult situations.

When high school students are searching for the college they will attend, many factors come into play. Among the most obvious include whether the university has its major of interest and how successful graduates are in beginning their careers or graduate school opportunities.

In a remarkable journey shaped by a childhood missions trip to Guatemala, Brianna Pacecca discovered her passion for sharing the gospel and providing clean water to those in need. Little did she anticipate that her academic pursuit in civil engineering would become a powerful tool for making a difference in the lives of people in third-world countries.

A pivotal part of the college experience for many undergraduate students is discovering the academic program that suits their interests and aligns with God's plan and purpose.

Cedarville University has been a tremendously formative part in our family as well as in my spiritual growth and development. For all these contributions, I will always be grateful.

After choosing a college, another big question follows: How are we going to pay for four years of education? One-size-fits-all answers don’t exist.

When many parents look at the headlines about a college education, it is natural for them to ask the question, “Is this really worth it?” When university students (especially in so-called elite institutions) across the country are protesting Israel and effectively calling for the elimination of the Jewish state (with professors often brazenly leading the chants), parents should rightly ask, “What kind of education are we paying for?”

The college decision is vitally important for future students, but it matters every bit as much to the parents who have spent so many years building into their children’s lives.

Jeff Reep ’78, Director of Cedarville’s Career Services office, regularly tells students that the average person works 80,000 hours of his or her life. This is more time than they will spend with their spouse and children, recreation, or church. 80,000 hours is staggering.

College is not for everyone. But for most, a college education is a privilege to be pursued because it faithfully stewards the gifts and opportunities that the Lord has entrusted to us. In short, a Christian college education will challenge students to maximize their impact for King Jesus.