ÌÇÐÄVlog Insights/Cedarville Insights provides answers to your pressing questions about college undergraduate and graduate programs, theological and philosophical questions, and general purpose information.Title IXApologeticsMTS - MinistryMTS - Theological StudiesMMinMA in Strategic InnovationmainbMBAPharmDMSNMaster of Athletic TrainingmatAthletic TrainingMDiv Mark Mazelinurn:uuid:0b04379e-cf0f-4fb2-9686-77cfc8773d49/insights/post/swipe-safe-over-break-recognizing-and-preventing-online-sexual-scamsSwipe Safe Over Break: Recognizing and Preventing Online Sexual ScamsCollege students are at significant risk for online sexual exploitation &mdash; and this includes students at Christian universities. As followers of Christ, we affirm that every person is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Your body, your sexuality, and your dignity matter, and awareness is one way we practice wisdom (Proverbs 4:23). Read this post for practical tips on how to stay safe online.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 Zurn:uuid:fdbc79dc-9b4e-4954-b591-de8ba9a4eefc/insights/post/gmhc-2025-united-for-global-medical-missionsGMHC 2025: United for Global Medical MissionsEach year, Cedarville's pharmacy faculty accompany Doctor of Pharmacy students to the Global Missions Health Conference (GMHC), the world's largest healthcare missions conference. Hear what a Cedarville alumnus had to say about his GMHC experiences.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:30:00 Zurn:uuid:993bcd7f-c7d6-4308-9b5d-ec1c7a7d29ea/insights/post/pharmd-student-attends-gmhc-conferencePharmD Students and Faculty Attend GMHC 2025<p>Each year, Cedarville's School of Pharmacy faculty accompany Doctor of Pharmacy students to the Global Missions Health Conference (GMHC). Read on to see Dr. Thad Franz, Assistant Dean of Students in the School of Pharmacy, share about his GMHC experience.</p>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:30:00 Zurn:uuid:993bcd7f-c7d6-4308-9b5d-ec1c7a7d29ea/insights/post/pharmd-student-attends-gmhc-conferencePharmD Student Attends GMHC Conference<p>Each year, Cedarville's School of Pharmacy faculty accompany Doctor of Pharmacy students to the Global Missions Health Conference (GMHC), the world's largest healthcare missions conference. This transformative experience helps our pharmacy students get involved in missions opportunities in healthcare and serve others to further Christ's Kingdom. Ben Tarwater, a 2026 PharmD candidate, had this to say about his GMHC experiences:</p>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:30:00 Zurn:uuid:dccd6429-0105-4ad0-a813-e6fb4c4d2e44/insights/post/gmhc-2024GMHC 2024: United for Global Medical Missions<p>Each year, ÌÇÐÄVlog School of Pharmacy sends our entire first-year Doctorate of Pharmacy cohort to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024">Global Missions Health Conference (GMHC)</a>, fully funded by the school. This year, we&nbsp;are excited to head to Louisville, Kentucky, from November 7&ndash;9.&nbsp;GMHC is the world&rsquo;s largest healthcare missions conference, bringing together healthcare professionals, students, and organizations dedicated to healthcare missions.</p>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:30:00 Zurn:uuid:778acdb5-1cc2-4bef-9aac-41c6dec1fd04/insights/post/why-choose-a-pharmacy-careerWhy Choose a Pharmacy Career?<p><img src="/images/default-source/insights/pharm-social-share.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=a78641d3_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="Pharmacy graduate student in the lab." sf-size="190881" />What do you think of when you hear the term &lsquo;pharmacist&rsquo;? If you think of someone behind a counter counting pills and handing out prescription bottles, think again! Today&rsquo;s pharmacists are innovative healthcare professionals who do so much more. They are on the forefront of healthcare, combining a knowledge of pharmaceuticals with compassion for their patients&rsquo; health.</p><p>So, why should YOU consider pharmacy? Learn 5 great reasons.</p>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Zurn:uuid:41c95c69-6920-40ff-9f5e-084c58359bb0/insights/post/the-image-i-reflect--healing-from-sexual-violenceThe Image I Reflect: Healing From Sexual Violence<p><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/mirror-g9b747fdd7_640.png?sfvrsn=b71a51b1_1" style="float:right;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" class="-align-right" width="300" alt="hand mirror." sf-size="78312" />April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month,&nbsp;<a href="/offices/title-ix">ÌÇÐÄVlog&rsquo;s Title IX office</a> would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme: </p><p><em><strong>&ldquo;The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing&rdquo;</strong></em> </p><p>This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them. </p><p>Our focus this week is on <strong>healing.</strong></p>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Zurn:uuid:4ec4fbc6-5084-4733-bd9e-5453a48a0c1b/insights/post/the-image-i-reflect--what-to-do-if-you've-been-assaultedThe Image I Reflect: What to Do if You've Been Assaulted<p><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/mirror-g9b747fdd7_640.png?sfvrsn=b71a51b1_1" style="float:right;" sf-constrain-proportions="true" class="-align-right" width="300" alt="hand mirror." sf-size="78312" />April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month,&nbsp;<a href="/offices/title-ix">ÌÇÐÄVlog&rsquo;s Title IX office</a>&nbsp;would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme:</p><p><em><strong>&ldquo;The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing&rdquo;</strong></em></p><p>This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them.</p><p>Our focus this week is: What to Do if You've Been Assaulted.</p>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:00:00 Zurn:uuid:096d7554-4601-477e-b387-8a49f9af8550/insights/post/the-image-i-reflect--recognizing-power-differentialsThe Image I Reflect: Recognizing Power Differentials<p><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/mirror-g9b747fdd7_640.png?sfvrsn=b71a51b1_1" style="float:right;" sf-size="78312" class="-align-right" width="300" alt="hand mirror." sf-constrain-proportions="true" />April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month,&nbsp;<a href="/offices/title-ix">ÌÇÐÄVlog&rsquo;s Title IX office</a> would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme: </p><p><em><strong>&ldquo;The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing&rdquo;</strong></em> </p><p>This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them. </p><p>Our focus this week is on <span style="font-family:open_sanssemibold, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>power differentials.</strong></span></p>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 Zurn:uuid:d4b54d3c-7863-4c66-8d4a-dc82143f2f1a/insights/post/the-image-i-reflect-consent-from-biblical-worldviewThe Image I Reflect: Considering Consent From a Biblical Worldview<img src="/images/default-source/insights/mirror-g9b747fdd7_640.tmb-small.png?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=b71a51b1_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;" class="-align-right" alt="hand mirror" sf-size="100" /><p>April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month,&nbsp;<a href="/offices/title-ix">ÌÇÐÄVlog&rsquo;s Title IX office</a> would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme: </p><p><em><strong>&ldquo;The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing&rdquo;</strong></em> </p><p>This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them. </p><p>This week's focus is on consent<strong>&nbsp;</strong>&mdash; a difficult theme for a place like Cedarville to grapple with.</p>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:00:00 Zurn:uuid:06c98c79-55e6-4375-90b8-ba9e45505126/insights/post/top-5-reasons-to-choose-a-christian-graduate-schoolTop 5 Reasons to Choose a Christian Graduate School<img src="/images/default-source/insights/pharm-social-share.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=a78641d3_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="Pharmacy graduate student in the lab." sf-size="100" /><p>There are a lot of good options for graduate schools. As a Christ-follower, is it <em>that</em> important to choose a Christian university? Shouldn&rsquo;t fields like business, nursing, pharmacy be the same anywhere? Turns out, they are not. </p><p>Learn 5 reasons to consider a Christian university for graduate school.</p>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:00 Zurn:uuid:d8cbad97-375d-402e-ac2c-e1841a283da5/insights/post/the-image-i-reflect-respectThe Image I Reflect: Respect<img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/mirror-g9b747fdd7_640.png?sfvrsn=b71a51b1_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px;" sf-size="100" class="-align-right" width="350" alt="hand mirror" sf-constrain-proportions="true" /><p>April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Throughout the month,&nbsp;<a href="/offices/title-ix">ÌÇÐÄVlog&rsquo;s Title IX office</a> would like to challenge the campus community to examine the ways in which we are sometimes less than loving as we focus on this theme: </p><p><em><strong>&ldquo;The Image I Reflect: Conversations About Respect, Consent, Power, and Healing&rdquo;</strong></em> </p><p>This theme is meant to challenge us to look in the mirror and consider our beliefs and behaviors, to reflect on the ways that we are tempted to act toward another that could diminish their sexual dignity or objectify them. </p><p>Our first focus is on <strong>RESPECT</strong>. </p>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:00:00 Zurn:uuid:cd992134-8c52-4c7b-aa68-e17a79f9685a/insights/post/lessons-learned-from-monday-night-football-collapse-4-questions-every-parent-should-askLessons Learned From Monday Night Football Collapse: 4 Questions Every Parent Should Ask<p>In the wake of the recent Damar Hamlin football injury, many parents or guardians might be asking if their child should continue to participate in youth sports, high school, sports or at the intercollegiate level. Michael Weller,&nbsp;Ed.D., AT, ATC,&nbsp; Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Director of the Athletic Training program at ÌÇÐÄVlog says YES, but you must ask four questions of your local youth sports organizers and your athletic directors to help keep your child safe.</p>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 Zurn:uuid:e774797f-4081-4904-98c9-bf51da1dbebc/insights/post/students-blessed-by-gmhc-conferenceStudents Blessed by GMHC Conference<p><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/pharmacy-missions.jpg?sfvrsn=68ea1c8b_3" style="float:right;" sf-size="35396" class="-align-right" width="350" alt="Pharmacy student taking older woman&#39;s blood pressure" sf-constrain-proportions="true" />The <a href="https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2022">Global Mission Health Conference (GMHC)</a>, was an incredible experience again this year. This was my second time attending GMHC with our pharmacy students, and seeing the benefits of the conference each year is a blessing. ÌÇÐÄVlog has a vast presence at this conference, with many healthcare undergraduate and graduate students in attendance. In particular, the <a href="/academics/schools/pharmacy">School of Pharmacy</a> sends out our entire first-year pharmacy students to the conference each year. I have also had the privilege of connecting with alumni while at this conference.&nbsp;Gathering with like-minded believers who all have a heart to make a kingdom impact by using their gifts as healthcare professionals and students is something so powerful. </p>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:00 Zurn:uuid:b59af642-a9ba-4c50-bc67-b74db42e7106/insights/post/spiritual-abuse-in-relationshipsSpiritual Abuse in Relationships<p><em>Today&rsquo;s post is from Celeste Hurley, ÌÇÐÄVlog's Confidential Advocate from Family Violence Prevention Center. </em></p><p><img src="/images/default-source/insights/coercive-control.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=75ed84d5_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="woman pushing man away" sf-size="23049" />Philippians 2:3-5 &ldquo;Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:&rdquo; </p><p>One tactic that is used to gain power and control in a relationship is spiritual abuse. Spiritual abuse happens when someone uses spiritual or religious beliefs to hurt, scare, or control you. This could be accomplished through forcing someone to follow a particular religious script, restricting or mocking someone's beliefs, or using beliefs to limit and control the other person. This additionally impacts a person by isolating them from who Christ is and what it means to be loved in a genuine and noncontractual way. </p>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:00:00 Zurn:uuid:1f3c506a-e0c9-430d-91e5-eee427e7c1f2/insights/post/what-god-says-to-a-victim-of-coercive-controlWhat God Says to a Victim of Coercive Control<p><img src="/images/default-source/insights/coercive-control.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=75ed84d5_1" style="float:right;" class="-align-right" alt="woman pushing man away" sf-size="23049" /><em></em>As helpers, friends, and fellow image-bearers, the faith community needs to come alongside a person who is the victim of coercive control/abuse and use words and actions that show God&rsquo;s heart to them.</p>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:00 Zurn:uuid:95c8974d-ef48-4050-a651-912a2c1e7464/insights/post/the-heart-of-coercive-controlThe Heart of Coercive Control<p><img src="/images/default-source/insights/coercive-control.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=75ed84d5_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="woman pushing man away" sf-size="23049" /><em>&ldquo;I do what I do because I want what I want.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;<br />&ndash; paraphrase of James 4:1</p><p>Pastor and author (and ÌÇÐÄVlog grad!) Chris Moles has written extensively about the heart of abuse. What does he say is behind the heart of an abusive individual? </p>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:00:00 Zurn:uuid:dfca462b-d6e5-4299-8435-5ea7e15b4b1f/insights/post/the-danger-of-coercive-controlThe Danger of Coercive Control<p>Coercive control can happen in any dating relationship. But what is coercive control, and why is it important for the body of Christ to understand it?</p>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:00:00 Zurn:uuid:1c56183b-4837-4a35-acc1-126409409899/insights/post/think-before-you-click-using-dating-appsThink Before You Click: Using Dating Apps<p><img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" src="/images/default-source/insights/cell-phone.jpeg?sfvrsn=b43aee7e_1" style="margin-left:8px;float:right;margin-bottom:8px;" class="-align-right" width="350" alt="Girl clicking on cell phone" sf-constrain-proportions="true" />Dating apps have become popular among college students, but are they safe to use? Is it possible to use them in a God-honoring and self-protecting way? It is, but you should follow important safety guidelines.</p><p>Let's start with two general principles:</p><ol><li>Know the general reputation of a dating app before you sign up. Not all dating apps are created equally in standards of conduct and the culture of participation. There are some apps out there that wisdom would tell you to not even sign up and get started with a group that is not likely to be edifying.</li><li>Make sure you are emotionally ready for a relationship. As an image-bearer, you are valuable and do not need anyone else to complete you. If you are not ready to date and navigate a relationship, that is OK. The best thing you can do to protect yourself is to not step into online relationship spaces while you are in a season of healing or when personal growth should be the priority.</li></ol>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:00:00 Zurn:uuid:d6d63129-6e07-48a4-a73f-db1ff57c66cb/insights/post/did-you-know-facts-about-master's-degreesDid You Know? Facts About Master's Degrees<p><img src="/images/default-source/insights/commencement---share.tmb-small.jpg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=fe820aa7_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="Group of graduates facing the stage" sf-size="100" />Did you know that jobs that require a master&rsquo;s degree at an entry-level are projected to grow by 15% between 2019 to 2029? Or that nearly 2/3 of students finishing a baccalaureate degree plan to complete a master&rsquo;s degree? How about that nearly 1/4 of master's degree recipients in 2018-19 were underrepresented minorities, giving them a critical pathway to job security and higher pay?</p>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 12:00:00 Zurn:uuid:00b97353-69a7-4fc7-81b7-753d4205ff35/insights/post/think-before-you-click-protecting-yourself-as-an-image-bearer-clues-to-spot-a-sexual-scamThink Before You Click: Protecting Yourself as an Image-Bearer – Clues to Spot a Sexual Scam<p><img src="/images/default-source/insights/cell-phone.tmb-small.jpeg?Culture=en&amp;sfvrsn=b43aee7e_1" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" class="-align-right" alt="Girl clicking on cell phone" sf-size="44139" />Sextortion &hellip; revenge porn &hellip; catfishing &hellip; Did you know that college students are at a very high risk for all of these? (Yes, even Cedarville students!) And not just women are at risk &ndash; college-age men are increasingly finding themselves victims of sexual scams. Read this full post to find out about protecting yourself as an image-bearer by identifying clues to spot a sexual scam. </p>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:00:00 Zurn:uuid:28cf6f5e-1596-422f-ba8f-382dbb4c970f/insights/post/future-success-depends-on-innovationFuture Success Depends on Innovation<img sf-custom-thumbnail="true" sf-size="10073" style="float:right;margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:8px;" src="/images/default-source/insights/innovation.jpg?sfvrsn=15b7bc6c_3" width="300" alt="Woman standing in front of whiteboard" class="-align-right" sf-constrain-proportions="true" /><p>According to a&nbsp; survey of top executives, 84% acknowledged that the future success of their companies will depend on innovation. That makes sense if you accept the most basic definitions of innovation: the activity of new ideas, products, and processes.&nbsp;</p><p>The problems that businesses, startups, sole proprietors, corporations, ministries, educational institutions all face is that problems have become more complex and the timelines to address change is shorter than...</p>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:00:00 Zurn:uuid:ad4ff50f-25f5-4385-9062-c11b8d8e62aa/insights/post/how-important-is-a-pharmacy-residencyHow Important Is a Pharmacy Residency?Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:30:00 Zurn:uuid:eba20d78-92b7-4fcc-b88a-5d43faaa4a6e/insights/post/what-is-the-ontological-argumentWhat Is the Ontological Argument?Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:30:00 Zurn:uuid:9e63f0bd-b482-4c5b-8eb4-4b0fab655b80/insights/post/fnp-clinical-requirements-3-things-you-need-to-knowFNP Clinical Requirements: 3 Things You Need to KnowMon, 11 Mar 2019 04:00:00 Z