On October 30, PBU held its annual Worldview Conference.  Keynote speakers were joined by PBU faculty and others addressing a variety of topics focused on the Christian life lived in the marketplace.

Keynote Sessions

The Christian Calling: Widening and Elevating Our Vision (Listen Now)
Todd J. Williams, Ph.D.

Dr. Williams evaluated the need for Christians to re-orient themselves biblically as they assess spirituality, ministry, and vocation in light of the mandate to be in the world without being of it.


Rendering to Caesar:  Christians in the Agora, not of the Agora (Listen Now)
Mr. Arne Christenson

Mr. Christenson examined the question of Christian politicians and political influencers engaging in a pluralistic culture without compromising their faith.


The Gospel Works: Theology Worked Out in Life Changing Experiences  (Listen Now)
Mr. Bob Doll, Jr., M.B.A.

Mr. Doll presented the lessons he’s learned about the Christian theology of work through his life working in corporate American culture.

Parallel Sessions

Moral Relativism and Situational Ethics in Today’s Business World (Listen Now)
John Mesher, J.D.

Mr. Mesher explored the complex issue of decision making in the business arena and its ethical implications.
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A Fractured Fairytale: Suburbia and the American Dream  (Listen Now)
Chris Palladino, M.Ed.

Mr. Palladino examined sociological results of the unparalleled growth in suburban construction, examining the consequences of demographic and infrastructural shifts.


Wisdom in the Agora: Commercial Integrity & Society  (Listen Now)
Fred Putnam, Ph.D.

Dr. Putnam used the wisdom of the book of Proverbs to look at how commerce and finance affect a society and its leaders.
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Food Matters (Listen Now)
Paula Gossard, Ph. D.

Dr. Gossard contrasted the influence of industrialized food production and sustainable agriculture on human health and environment.
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Spreading the Gospel through Business (Listen Now)
Ken Leahy; Tom Varghese, M.B.A.; and Ron Ferner, M.B.A.

Mr. Leahy, Mr. Varghese, and Mr. Ferner discussed the opportunities, rewards, and challenges associated with Business as Mission projects.


With Paul and the Philosophers on Mars Hill: Learning from Paul’s example of interaction with non-Christian thinkers. (Listen Now)
David Hard, Ph.D.

Dr. Hard examined the Apostle Paul’s technique in his address in Athens, recorded in Acts 17, to highlight what believers can learn from it.
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Christian Creative Writers in Today's Marketplace  (Listen Now)
Rebecca Talbot, M.F.A.

Mrs. Talbot summarized the current trends in contemporary literature and grappled with the question of how a Christian might write relevant works.
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