Downstream from Florida College

About Downstream from Florida College

How do teens grow in their Christian faith? How should youth and their parents find and prepare for a college that deepens their spiritual life and service to others? Listen to relevant and real-life answers from "Downstream from Florida College". You’ll hear a variety of experts and leaders focused on faith and education in the teen years. If you or your child is upstream from college, please join us for wisdom from downstream from Florida College. *Florida College is a private four-year college on the banks of the Hillsborough River in Temple Terrace, FL. Since its beginning in 1946, Florida College has been committed to educating the whole person and equipping the next generation to excel through academic excellence founded on faith. This podcast is an extension of the ideals we teach on campus and is now made available to a community of listeners around the world.

Publisher

Dr. John Weaver and friends

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jan 2023

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   How Can We Be Fearless in College? | Dr. John Hawthorne

   How Can We Be Fearless in College? | Dr. John Hawthorne What does it mean for a college to stand confidently in its mission, even when its decisions aren't popular? In this episode of Downstream from Florida College, Dr. John Weaver welcomes Dr. John Hawthorne for a conversation about mission-driven higher education and the courage to remain true to an institution's identity. Together, they explore how colleges can lead without fear or uncertainty, protect the mission that serves their studen...

2. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Profession and Faith Series with Jacob Marek

   How do you build a meaningful career while keeping faith, family, and service at the center? In this episode of Downstream from Florida College, Dr. Weaver talks with Florida College alumnus Jacob Marek about his work with the Arkansas Department of Education, where he serves as the State FFA Advisor and a pathway advisor, supporting educators and career development across the state. Jacob shares how his FC experience helped shape his approach to work and life, and why he continues to priorit...

3. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Profession and Faith Series with Derek Wilkins

   On this episode of Downstream from Florida College, Dr. John Weaver sits down with Derek, a professional airline pilot for JetBlue, for a conversation about faith and keeping first things first in a demanding career. As part of our “Professions and Faith” series, Derek shares his journey from undergraduate studies to flight school and ultimately into a career in commercial aviation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the discipline, sacrifice, and persistence required to become a pilot. But...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

462,286

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

71

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