Summer Series 2026 - Eric Brandt | 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 January 2026

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What does it take to equip leaders, boards, and faculty for the rapidly changing realities of biblical higher education? In this forward-looking conversation, Eric Brandt offers a first look at the ABHE Leadership Academy, a new initiative designed to strengthen institutions from the inside out. Drawing on decades of experience in digital education and faculty development, Eric shares why accessible, mission-aligned leadership formation is essential for the future health and flourishing of ABHE institutions.

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Tune In to Discover

✅Why Leadership and faculty development are critical for institutional flourishing

✅How the ABHE Leadership Academy expands access beyond conferences

✅What makes micro-courses an effective tool for ongoing formation

✅How biblical integration and effective teaching practices are being addressed for faculty

✅Why ABHE is investing deeply in leaders at every level

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Inside the Episode

02:00 – The evolution of distance and online education and why it matters now

09:47 – Why leadership and faculty development are essential for institutional health

15:40 – What makes the ABHE Leadership Academy different from past initiatives

21:35 – Addressing biblical integration and effective teaching gaps among faculty

28:03 – What courses are launching first and the long-term vision for 100 micro-courses

32:02 – Why the Leadership Academy is offered as a member benefit for ABHE institutions

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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 January 2026

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Tune In to Discover

✅Why Leadership and faculty development are critical for institutional flourishing

✅How the ABHE Leadership Academy expands access beyond conferences

✅What makes micro-courses an effective tool for ongoing formation

✅How biblical integration and effective teaching practices are being addressed for faculty

✅Why ABHE is investing deeply in leaders at every level

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Inside the Episode

02:00 – The evolution of distance and online education and why it matters now

09:47 – Why leadership and faculty development are essential for institutional health

15:40 – What makes the ABHE Leadership Academy different from past initiatives

21:35 – Addressing biblical integration and effective teaching gaps among faculty

28:03 – What courses are launching first and the long-term vision for 100 micro-courses

32:02 – Why the Leadership Academy is offered as a member benefit for ABHE institutions

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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 January 2026

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Tune In to Discover

✅Why Leadership and faculty development are critical for institutional flourishing

✅How the ABHE Leadership Academy expands access beyond conferences

✅What makes micro-courses an effective tool for ongoing formation

✅How biblical integration and effective teaching practices are being addressed for faculty

✅Why ABHE is investing deeply in leaders at every level

___

Inside the Episode

02:00 – The evolution of distance and online education and why it matters now

09:47 – Why leadership and faculty development are essential for institutional health

15:40 – What makes the ABHE Leadership Academy different from past initiatives

21:35 – Addressing biblical integration and effective teaching gaps among faculty

28:03 – What courses are launching first and the long-term vision for 100 micro-courses

32:02 – Why the Leadership Academy is offered as a member benefit for ABHE institutions

___

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 January 2026

___

Tune In to Discover

✅Why Leadership and faculty development are critical for institutional flourishing

✅How the ABHE Leadership Academy expands access beyond conferences

✅What makes micro-courses an effective tool for ongoing formation

✅How biblical integration and effective teaching practices are being addressed for faculty

✅Why ABHE is investing deeply in leaders at every level

___

Inside the Episode

02:00 – The evolution of distance and online education and why it matters now

09:47 – Why leadership and faculty development are essential for institutional health

15:40 – What makes the ABHE Leadership Academy different from past initiatives

21:35 – Addressing biblical integration and effective teaching gaps among faculty

28:03 – What courses are launching first and the long-term vision for 100 micro-courses

32:02 – Why the Leadership Academy is offered as a member benefit for ABHE institutions

___

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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