Summer Series 2026 - Dondi Costin | Biblical Higher Ed Talk

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Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insights and meaningful reminders about the importance of Christ-centered education.

This episode originally aired December 2025

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For Dr. Dondi Costin, President of Liberty University, God’s direction led from a timid teenager afraid to speak in public, to a decorated military chaplain, to the presidency of one of the largest Christian universities in the world. His story is a powerful reminder that God’s sovereignty weaves every season, assignment, and relationship into a calling far greater than we imagine. With humility and clarity, Dr. Costin reflects on leadership, obedience, identity, and the future of Christian higher education.

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Tune in to discover

✅How God redirected a young Air Force cadet into ministry and chaplaincy.

✅Why authentic leadership begins with self awareness and Spirit shaped character.
✅How Liberty University’s early innovation shaped distance learning nationwide.
✅What younger leaders need to understand about calling, initiative, and humility.
✅Why leaning into Christian identity is essential for the future of biblical higher education.

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Inside the Episode:

04:49 – How Liberty University shaped his early ministry preparation

10:24 – Entering the chaplaincy and discovering a calling to serve young adults

13:49 – God’s providence in opening doors to university leadership

19:20 – Leading authentically and surrounding yourself with complementary strengths

26:10 – Why decisive leadership matters in today’s higher education landscape

32:55 – Two core leadership principles for young leaders.

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To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.

The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

We’ll engage leaders and practitioners in biblical higher education and beyond, tapping their wisdom for navigating the complexities you face in higher education and hearing them share how you can take your institution from its current state to its future potential.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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This episode originally aired December 2025

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Tune in to discover

✅How God redirected a young Air Force cadet into ministry and chaplaincy.

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Inside the Episode:

04:49 – How Liberty University shaped his early ministry preparation

10:24 – Entering the chaplaincy and discovering a calling to serve young adults

13:49 – God’s providence in opening doors to university leadership

19:20 – Leading authentically and surrounding yourself with complementary strengths

26:10 – Why decisive leadership matters in today’s higher education landscape

32:55 – Two core leadership principles for young leaders.

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To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.

The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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This episode originally aired December 2025

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Tune in to discover

✅How God redirected a young Air Force cadet into ministry and chaplaincy.

___

Inside the Episode:

04:49 – How Liberty University shaped his early ministry preparation

10:24 – Entering the chaplaincy and discovering a calling to serve young adults

13:49 – God’s providence in opening doors to university leadership

19:20 – Leading authentically and surrounding yourself with complementary strengths

26:10 – Why decisive leadership matters in today’s higher education landscape

32:55 – Two core leadership principles for young leaders.

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To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.

The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

This episode originally aired December 2025

___

Tune in to discover

✅How God redirected a young Air Force cadet into ministry and chaplaincy.

___

Inside the Episode:

04:49 – How Liberty University shaped his early ministry preparation

10:24 – Entering the chaplaincy and discovering a calling to serve young adults

13:49 – God’s providence in opening doors to university leadership

19:20 – Leading authentically and surrounding yourself with complementary strengths

26:10 – Why decisive leadership matters in today’s higher education landscape

32:55 – Two core leadership principles for young leaders.

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To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.

The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Your mission in biblical higher ed is all about changing lives for Christ.

As you train the next generation of leaders, you need ideas and strategies tailored to help them flourish.

On Biblical Higher Ed Talk, we dive into just that to equip you with insights and knowledge that empowers you and your institution to flourish.

Embark on a journey with us into finding the next steps to help you lead more effectively, expand your impact, and deepen your faith.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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