When Truth Meets the Classroom: Why Christ-Centered Education Still Matters | Dr. Don Sweeting

What happens when “Christian” is just a label and not a life‑shaping force? Host Shemaiah Reed sits down with Dr. Don Sweeting—Chancellor of Colorado Christian University, seasoned pastor, scholar, and cultural commentator—to tackle that question head‑on. Dr. Sweeting shares:

• Why being Christian is not enough in today’s academic arena.
• How CCU bucked the nationwide enrollment slump with a 128 % surge.
• The growing ideological imbalance on college campuses—and how parents and students can discern education vs. indoctrination.
• Practical wisdom for young believers navigating a confused world.

If you care about faith, truth, and the future of higher ed, this conversation will refocus your perspective and ignite your purpose.

Dr. Donald W. Sweeting — Snapshot Bio

• Chancellor, Colorado Christian University (2022–present)
• President, CCU (2016–2022) – steered 13 straight years of record enrollment, launched CCU Academy for high‑schoolers, and opened new campus centers.
• Former President, Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando) and longtime pastor & church‑planter in Illinois and Colorado.
• Academic creds: Moody Bible Institute (Bible‑Theology), B.A. History – Lawrence U., B.A./M.A. – Oxford, graduate work – Regent College, Ph.D. Historical Theology – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
• Thought leader & author: frequent contributor to Fox News, The Gospel Coalition, World, Townhall, and co‑author of How to Finish the Christian Life.
• Boards & service: National Association of Evangelicals, International Alliance for Christian Education, EPC Theology Committee, Western Conservative Summit co‑chair.
• Personal: Married to Christina; proud dad of four adult children.

https://www.ccu.edu/

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