Author Archives: David Rathel
Presenting Your Research at an Academic Conference: A Guide for New PhD Students
Presenting research papers at academic conferences allows PhD students to promote their work to scholars in their field, receive feedback from trusted experts, and (hopefully) see exotic locations. While conference participation is therefore important, it can prove daunting to students … Continue reading
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When I Became A Pastor at the Age of 20: What Ministry Can Teach Young Adults
I distinctly remember the day I turned twenty-one. I was pastoring a small church near my family’s home in Florida, and several members of my congregation joked that they now had an “adult” minister at their church. That’s right; I … Continue reading
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Review of New MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
Though I devote this blog to my PhD work, I thought today that I might share a review of the new MacBook Pro. There are several questions surrounding this laptop. How useful is the new Touch Bar? Will its small … Continue reading
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Recent Appearances on the Interwebs
Greetings, readers. My apologies, but I have let this blog slowly die. I swore that I would not do so, but the birth of Sophia, my Ph.D. work, and various ministry opportunities have all (rightly) pushed my attention elsewhere. I … Continue reading
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ETS Highlights: St. Andrews, Southeastern, and the Baptists at ETS
The annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society occurs this upcoming week in San Antonio, Texas. April and I will fly down because I am giving a paper in a church history seminar. Sophia is also going. My parents will … Continue reading
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My Five Productivity Hacks for Online Professors
I have had the opportunity to serve The Baptist College of Florida, my alma mater, for the past several years as an Online Adjunct Professor of Theology. I have many friends who presently serve colleges and seminaries by teaching online in … Continue reading
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Using Household Subscriptions to Save Time and Money
I want to begin by apologizing for not updating the blog recently; April and I have been busy moving to a new flat that will allow us to live closer to my office. It is precisely this move, though, that … Continue reading
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Back to School: Apps to Help You Work Well (Part 2)
Last week I surveyed five apps to increase your productivity while at university. I continue this week with five more. Do feel free to offer your suggestions in the comments below! 6) WordPress– If you are going to maintain a … Continue reading
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Back to School: Apps to Help You Work Well
School is back in session, and it is time to consider the most beneficial apps for productivity. Many of us now have access to apps that can help us work hard and play hard during term time. Here are five of my favorites … Continue reading
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How I Saved Myself From Social Media and Made My iPhone Actually Useful
I was likely one of the first people in America to buy an iPhone. I waited in line for hours in front of the Apple Store at the Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC to buy one on release day. … Continue reading
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