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Unapologetic from SBU
A podcast mostly about Southwest Baptist University, in which Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard share insights from the SBU community and discuss cultural and religious topics through a Christian worldview.
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Ep. 69 - Basketball Season Preview with Coaches Tomas Brock and Matt Bollant
It's hoops season! In this episode of the Unapologetic Podcast, hosts Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard engage in a lively discussion with basketball…
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Ep. 68 - SBU's Storied Legacy of Speech and Debate with Dr. Clint Wooderson
In this episode, we explore the rich history of speech and debate at Southwest Baptist University, the significance of debate in personal and professional…
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Ep. 67 - Enrollment Updates and Worldview Discussions on Sin, Forgiveness, and Truth
Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard dig into some updates from events across SBU, including encouraging enrollment numbers for the Fall 2026 semester with…
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Ep. 66 - Pickleball and Club Sports with Minh Dinh and Annie Sparks
In this episode, Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard welcome Minh Dinh, associate director of club sports, and pickleball player Annie Sparks to talk about…
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Ep. 65 - Ultimate Joy with Desiring God's David Mathis
In this episode, David Mathis of Desiring God joins Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard to share his journey from college to ministry, explore the concept of…
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Ep. 64 - The Artificial Intelligence Episode
Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard work through ways that AI is impacting education, including at SBU. They talk about the challenges that the technology…
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Ep. 63 - Fall Semester Preview, and Analysis of Univ. of Michigan's Decision on Grading Scales
Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt look ahead to the fall semester with a number of events on the calendar, including Homecoming, the Great SBU Campout…
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Ep. 62 - Kicking Off New Year with New Interim President
The Unapologetic Podcast is back for Year 3 of insights and interviews and important updates about Southwest Baptist University. And big news - Jonathon…
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Ep. 61 - Redford Division of Christian Ministry Insights w/Dr. Matt Kimbrough
Join Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard as we explore the impactful work of Dr. Matt Kimbrough, division chair and faculty member in the Courts Redford…
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Ep. 60 - Spring 2026 Memories and Previewing Study on Romans
Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard look back on some of the highlights from the Spring 2026 semester at SBU, including chapel speakers, student life events…
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Ep. 59 - Student Interview with FCA President Ben Stelken
Join Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard as they explore senior Ben Stelken's journey from a non-Christian background to a committed follower of Christ, his…
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Ep. 58 - Shane Pruitt on Cultural Apologetics and Reaching the Next Generation
Next Gen leader Shane Pruitt of the North American Mission Board joins Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard in an engaging conversation about how to address…
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Ep. 57 - Campus Event Updates and Discussion on Military Service
Jonathon Woodyard returns to the podcast after a stint of military commitments as an Army chaplain, joining Brandt Merritt to talk about recent and upcoming…
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Ep. 56 - The State of Healthcare in SW Missouri Part II: Citizens Memorial Hospital CEO Mike Calhoun
In the second of two episodes focused on healthcare in Southwest Missouri, Mike Calhoun of Citizens Memorial Hospital joins Brandt Merritt and Jonathon…
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Ep. 55 - SBUnited Giving Day Preview/Goals and Enrollment Updates
Vice President of Advancement Leon Wirth joins Brandt Merritt to preview SBU's upcoming giving day, SBUnited 2026 on Thursday, March 12. They highlight…
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Ep. 54 - The State of Healthcare in SW Missouri Part I, with Mercy Springfield
Jessica Atchison and Aaron Tribby of Mercy Springfield join Brandt Merritt on SBU's Springfield Campus to talk about the state of healthcare in Southwest…
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Ep. 53 - Andy Naselli Discusses Predestination, Anxiety, and Hopes for the Next Generation
Andy Naselli joins host Brandt Merritt to discuss predestination, anxiety, and the importance of biblical worldview in understanding God's sovereignty and…
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Ep. 52 - Training and Discipling the Next Generation with Alumnus and Board Member Tyler Wilkins
In this episode of the Unapologetic Podcast, Brandt Merritt hosts Tyler Wilkins, a pastor from Kansas City and an SBU alumnus. They discuss Tyler's journey…
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Ep. 51 - Discussing K-12 Education with Bolivar Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Methvin
In this episode of the Unapologetic podcast, host Brandt Merritt speaks with Dr. Mike Methvin, the superintendent of Bolivar schools. They discuss Dr…
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Ep. 50 - Top Issues Christians Should Follow in 2026 w/Special Guest Daniel Darling
50 EPISODES! Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt celebrate their milestone by welcoming Daniel Darling to the podcast to talk about his new book "In Defense…
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Ep. 49 - Insights into Jonathan Edwards' Resolutions and Talking about CrossCon and SBU Ignite Conferences
In this episode of the Unapologetic Podcast, hosts Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard discuss Jonathon's experience with SBU students at CrossCon, a large…
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Ep. 48 - Recapping Our Favorite Moments from the Fall 2025 Semester
It's been an amazing semester at SBU! In this episode, Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard reflect on the highlights of the Fall 2025 semester, discussing the…
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Ep. 47 - Which Model of Christian Higher Education Is Best?
Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt dig into the different models of Christian higher education, from student ministry opportunities at large public…
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Ep. 46 - A Theology of Work and How to Live for Christ in All of Life
In this conversation, Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt discuss the intersection of faith and work, emphasizing the importance of viewing all aspects of…
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Ep. 45 - How SBU is connecting with alumni and donors with Director of Development Brad Sullard
SBU's Director of Development, Brad Sullard, joins Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard to talk about his ministry career that led him back to SBU in his…
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Ep. 44 - Should Christians Listen to Joe Rogan? Exploring wisdom and discernment in who we allow to influence us and where we get our news
In this follow-up to their episode about Taylor Swift and the entertainment we choose to pursue, Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt explore themes…
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Ep. 43 - Expository Preaching and the Reliability of the Bible with Chase Sears
Chase Sears joins Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard in a deep conversation about Chase's journey of faith, the importance of community in spiritual growth…
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Ep. 42 - Building SBU's Beach Volleyball Program and Its Christ-Centered Culture, with Coach Paityn Walker
Summary In this episode of the Unapologetic Podcast, hosts Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt welcome Paityn Walker, the new beach volleyball coach at SBU…
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Ep. 41 - Should Christians Listen to Taylor Swift? How can we engage pop culture and entertainment faithfully?
In this episode of the Unapologetic podcast, hosts Brandt Merritt and Jonathan Woodyard engage in a cultural conversation centered around the influence of pop…
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Ep. 40 - Adoption and the Call to Ministry, a visit with Jamie Woodyard that also touches on how to witness to those within your family
Jamie Woodyard sits down with Brandt Merritt and his brother, Jonathon Woodyard, to talk about his call to ministry while growing up, how adoption has impacted…
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Ep. 39 - What Makes SBU Academic Programs Exceptional?
SBU Provost Dr. Tracy Manly joins Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt in a detailed conversation about SBU academic programs and the things about them that…
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Ep. 38 - Introducing "What the Meal Plan?"
Freshmen Maysie Snider and Joy Partin join Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard to talk about their social media account they launched this semester, "What the…
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Ep. 37 - Missions in Africa and Answering God's Call
Chandler Snyder of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary joins Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt to discuss Chandler's experiences in the mission field…
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Ep. 36 - Charlie Kirk, Political Violence, and How Christians Can Respond
SBU leaders Dr. Rick Melson, Dr. Jonathon Woodyard, Brandt Merritt, and Taylor Wehrle have a panel discussion in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death and other…
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Ep. 35 - Dean Inserra on Reaching College Students
Pastor, author, and Miami Hurricanes superfan Dean Inserra from City Church in Tallahassee join Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt to discuss the journey of…
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Ep. 34 - Talking Church with SBC President Clint Pressley
In this conversation, Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt welcome Dr. Clint Pressley, President of the Southern Baptist Convention, to discuss the journey of…
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Ep. 33 - Casting Vision for 2025-2026 with President Melson
In this episode of the Unapologetic Podcast, hosts Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt welcome Dr. Rick Melson, the president of SBU, to discuss the…
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Ep. 32 - Recapping Summer, Previewing Welcome Week, and the Future of the ERLC
In this conversation, Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt look forward to the 2025-2026 academic year and the upcoming Welcome Week. They recap the final…
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Ep. 31 - SBC Recap, Big Beautiful Bill, Middle East Perspective
Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard talk about the impact of recent legislation on higher education, particularly focusing on the implications for student…
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Ep. 30 - SBC and Higher Ed Panel Discussion from Dallas
Our live panel discussion from the Southern Baptist Convention - The SBC and Higher Education, featuring SBU’s Dr. Rick Melson, Dr. David Dockery of…
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Ep. 29 - Previewing SBC, Camps, Orientation, and Comer
In this live-recorded podcast episode, hosts Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt preview the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, particularly…
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Ep. 28 - Training Teachers from a Christian Worldview
Brandt Merritt welcomes Dr. Julie Bryant and Dr. Kevin Patterson to the podcast to talk about the education programs at SBU, from the bachelor's all the way up…
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Ep. 27 - Starting an NCAA Swimming Program from Scratch
In this episode, Gavin Hagar, the new SBU men's and women's swim coach, joins Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard to share his journey of building the swim…
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Ep. 26 - The Future of Discipleship and Residence Life
Jacob Banks joins Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard to talk about the vision for discipleship on the Bolivar campus heading into the 2025-2026 academic…
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Ep. 25 - Updates on Enrollment, Chapel, Events, and More
Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt give updates on enrollment and student life at SBU, the focus on chapel and missions for the upcoming year, and the…
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Ep. 24 - An Inside Look at SBU's New Campus Master Plan
In this conversation, Dr. Rick Melson joins Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt discusses the new campus master plan for Southwest Baptist University…
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Ep. 23 - The Higher Ed Landscape with Dr. Scott Moats
Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt welcome SBU's executive VP and chief business officer, Dr. Scott Moats, to discuss the evolving landscape of higher…
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Ep. 22 - Denominations: Why Do They Matter?
In this conversation, Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt discuss various themes surrounding denominationalism, church history, and the role of Southern…
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Ep. 21 - Strengthening Ties in the Bolivar Community
In this episode, Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt discuss the relationship between Southwest Baptist University and the community of Bolivar, Missouri…
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Ep. 20 - SBUnited Giving Day and Alumni Update
Tomorrow is the big day! SBUnited Giving Day is Tuesday, March 18, and Vice President of Advancement Leon Wirth joins Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard to…
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Ep. 19 - An Inside Look at Nursing and Healthcare Programs
Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard travel to SBU's Springfield Campus to meet with Dr. Cindy Todd and Dr. Renee McCarley, leaders within the university's…
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Ep. 18 - Church Planting & Leadership with Nathan Millican
In this conversation, Dr. Nathan Millican joins hosts Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt to discuss leadership in the church and church planting through his…
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Ep. 17 - Computer Science from A Christian Worldview
Brandt Merritt welcomes SBU faculty Dr. Tim DeClue to the Unapologetic podcast to talk about his journey teaching computer science at the university…
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Ep. 16 - Trump Administration Impacts on Higher Education
In this episode of the Unapologetic podcast, hosts Brandt Merritt and Jonathon Woodyard, along with SBU President Dr. Rick Melson, discuss various pressing…
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Ep. 15 - Missouri Baptist Life with Dr. Wesley Vance
In this conversation, Dr. Wesley Vance joins Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt to discuss the Missouri Baptist Convention and related topics as he helps…
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Ep. 14 - Servant Leadership and Church History
In this episode, Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt discuss a range of topics related to SBU. They share personal updates, including playing basketball and…
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Ep. 13 - A Deeper Look at the SBU Student Experience
In this conversation, Taylor Wehrle joins Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt to discuss the student experience at SBU's Bolivar Campus. They explore the…
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Ep. 12 - Talking Discipleship and Chapel with Stedman Valentine
In this episode of the Unapologetic podcast, hosts Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt welcome SBU Campus Pastor Stedman Valentine to talk about various…
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Ep. 11 - Events, Classes, Recruiting Updates for the New Year
In this episode of the Unapologetic podcast, hosts Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt give insight into plans for the upcoming spring semester, including…
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Ep. 10 - Our Favorite Moments from the Fall Semester
In this episode of the Unapologetic Podcast, hosts Jonathon Woodyard and Brandt Merritt reflect on the Fall 2024 semester. They discuss significant moments…