We love to question the norm.
Because we know there's more...journalists, writers, musicians, artists, inspirational speakers, and students like you talk about campus issues and the search for spirituality and deeper meaning in life. Our podcasts are produced in partnership with the students, faculty, and graduates of Christian Science organizations at colleges and universities worldwide. CSOs host meetings and lectures for their academic communities that are a great place to explore how spirituality can be practical in your everyday life. To find a CSO near you, drop us an email.
DAVID BATES
PRODUCER
Just like John Mellencamp, David grew up in a small town. Well, not really. It was more like a suburb of Indianapolis. When he was a kid he followed his younger brother around with a tape recorder and asked him annoying questions. And that's how his podcast career began. He recently graduated from Principia College near St. Louis where he studied mass communication, history, and Spanish. He spent a couple of months in Peru and Japan, where he developed a love for connecting to people who would be strangers otherwise.
David is looking forward to staying in touch with college students and discussing what inspires them. He's hoping to find a genuine connection between spirituality and everyday life on campus.
NATHAN FREDERICK
CONTRIBUTING PRODUCER
Nate likes travels. Big travels. One time he traveled alone for 6 1/2 months across Asia and visited 9 countries. He made the infamous journey from Lhasa to Kathmandu and saw a snowstorm and a rainforest in the same day.
Nate likes miracles. Big miracles. One time he spent 3 1/2 months in Kauai, Hi and traveled on his bike everyday looking for "something wonderful" (miracles). He gathered lots of stories and put them on a website called welcometomymiracle.com. He sees Time4Thinkers as an extension of that work and is excited to explore more miracles.
Nate studied Religion and Music at Hampshire College and graduated in 2006. He likes throwing dinner parties every night, so if you live near him head on over.
JANE LAMPMAN
JOURNALIST FOR THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Jane Lampman covers religion and philanthropy for The Christian Science Monitor. She enjoys learning about other cultures and discovering the common hopes, aspirations, and commitments that enable people to work together. Jane has also served as the Monitor's international news editor and features editor.
MICHELLE ARMSTRONG
SINGER-SONGWRITER
Michelle Armstrong is a singer-songwriter whose second album, "Apples." was just released. She has written over one hundred songs and played hundreds of shows around the U.S. Michelle has performed in such renowned venues as The Key Club, Knitting Factory, Viper Room, Genghis Cohen, and recently in The Zipper Theater. She moved to NYC this past year, and is grateful for all the open doors that have welcomed her music.
RON BALLARD
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURER AND PRACTITIONER
Ron Ballard worked in politics, but when it came time to take up a life practice, the public practice of Christian Science was a natural choice. He had to share what had been so freeing to him! Based in Oregon, he's a Christian Science practitioner, teacher, and lecturer.
EVAN MEHLENBACHER
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURER, TEACHER, AND PRACTITIONER
Evan loves to help others find spiritual solutions to the problems they face. He is a Christian Science practitioner, teacher, and lecturer. A family man with two teenagers at home in Richland, Washington, he loves his wife and children, plays tennis to offset his desk time, and heads for the hills with his snowmobile in the winter.