The Excel College Podcast

087. On Chasing Your Calling | The Excel College Podcast

Chasing your calling often takes you in directions you aren't expecting, and requires courage in the face of uncertainty. Noah Sedmak, a recently graduated Political Science major, had landed his dream job working for congressmen on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. He was quickly climbing the success ladder in terms of the D.C. climate - promoted twice by the time he was twenty-six. So what led him to step down and transition to a job as a baseball coach? Give this episode a listen to hear Noah's story as he spent his twenties discovering his giftings and chasing his calling - and the unexpected twists and turns along the way. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn more about our mission to America, please visit https://www.theexcelcollege.com/mission-america [https://www.theexcelcollege.com/mission-america] To learn more about the the transformative experience at Excel Summer Leadership Camp, please visit: https://www.theexcelcamp.org/ [https://www.theexcelcamp.org/] To apply for Excel College, please visit: https://www.theexcelcollege.com/ [https://www.theexcelcollege.com/]

086. Excel 2025 Wrapped | The Excel College Podcast

In this year-end episode of The Excel College Podcast, our team sits down to reflect on the past year of life here at Excel. A year full of continued recovery efforts after Helene, growth, and change, 2025 was one for the books for all areas of our community. Want a sneak peek at what 2026 holds in store? Give this episode a listen! - We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn more about our mission to America, please visit https://www.theexcelcollege.com/mission-america [https://www.theexcelcollege.com/mission-america] To learn more about the the transformative experience at Excel Summer Leadership Camp, please visit: https://www.theexcelcamp.org/ [https://www.theexcelcamp.org/] To apply for Excel College, please visit: https://www.theexcelcollege.com/ [https://www.theexcelcollege.com/]

085. A.I. in Education with Dr. John Seel | The Excel College Podcast

The rapid increase of A.I. usage throughout society is something we all have to consider. A.I. is making itself known in art, in digital media, in the film industry, and in education. What does this mean for our upcoming generation of students? How do we protect what really matters, and make room for the growth of technology? Sit down with social-impact consultant, Dr. John Seel, as we unpack this and more in this crucial episode of The Excel College Podcast. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn more about our mission to America, please visit: https://www.theexcelcollege.com/mission-america To learn more about the the transformative experience at Excel Summer Leadership Camp, please visit: https://www.theexcelcamp.org/ To apply for Excel College, please visit: https://www.theexcelcollege.com/

084. What is a Man with John Seel | The Excel College Podcast

"What is a man?" A straightforward question on paper that's loaded in today's culture, we sat down with Dr. John Seel to unpack masculinity in modern day society. Seel has a B.A. in history, business, and philosophy from Austin College; an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary; and a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Maryland at College Park - so he knows what he's talking about when it comes to culture! Give this episode a listen and engage with one of the hottest topics of today. We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn more about our mission to America, please visit https://www.theexcelcollege.com/mission-america To learn more about the the transformative experience at Excel Summer Leadership Camp, please visit: https://www.theexcelcamp.org/ To apply for Excel College, please visit: https://www.theexcelcollege.com/

083. The Significance of Follow-Through with Beth Sedmak | The Excel College Podcast

Persistence is a signal that people can trust you to get the job done, yet the younger generations struggle with this particular soft skill. Why is follow-through important? Is there ever a time to NOT persist in following through? Listen to this episode with special guest, Beth Sedmak, to grow in your awareness of your ability to follow through and start growing in persistence (and tenacity) in the workplace! We're on a mission to secure America's Christ-centered future through education and discipleship in the context of community. To learn more about our mission to America, please visit https://www.theexcelcollege.com/mission-america [https://www.theexcelcollege.com/mission-america] To learn more about the the transformative experience at Excel Summer Leadership Camp, please visit: https://www.theexcelcamp.org/ [https://www.theexcelcamp.org/] To apply for Excel College, please visit: https://www.theexcelcollege.com/ [https://www.theexcelcollege.com/]