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FPE Director CAPT David Iglesias interviews WWII veteran and class of 1950 Wheaton graduate, Rev. Art Brown about his experiences as a combat veteran serving in the European theater.  Brown also provides lots of good spiritual and physical tips on living the good long life that he has been blessed with.

In this episode of the Three Things Podcast, Jim Van Yperen shares his 30-year journey leading a ministry of reconciliation, helping over 100 churches navigate crisis, conflict, and leadership failure. From addressing deep moral failures to guiding congregations toward healing, this conversation explores the power of truth, love, accountability, and spiritual leadership in restoring broken communities.

In this episode of Three Things, host David Iglesias speaks with Mark Berg, a 1993 Wheaton College graduate and founder of Timothy Financial. Berg shares how his faith, liberal arts education, and passion for teaching shaped his path into financial planning and the creation of a rare hourly, fee-only advisory model. The conversation explores biblical perspectives on stewardship, ethical financial advising, and how financial planning intersects with life, family, and faith.

In this episode of Three Things, host David Iglesias interviews Herbert Slatery III, former Attorney General of Tennessee. Slatery shares how personal relationships, faith, and a call to public service shaped his journey from private legal practice to becoming the state's top legal officer. He discusses the unique way Tennessee selects its AG, key moments in his career—including major opioid litigation—and offers advice for aspiring Christian lawyers and public servants. The episode offers a compelling look at faith-informed leadership in law and politics.

In this episode, Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics Director David Iglesias sits down to talk with nationally recognized professional engineer, lighting designer, and devout Christian, Al Ruud, who shares his compelling story of being at the beginning of the LED revolution in lighting.

In this episode of the Three Things Podcast, host David Iglesias interviews Wes Bleed '80, a seasoned media producer and former news director for WGN Radio in Chicago. Wes discusses his journey in journalism, the dramatic changes in the media landscape due to the internet and technological advancements, and the crucial role of maintaining integrity and truth in reporting. He also reflects on how his faith influenced his career and shares insights into the future impact of AI on the news industry.  Learn more about the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics.

In this episode, FPE Director David Iglesias talks with Dr. Eric Patterson, President of the Religious Freedom Institute, about his broad and varied life experiences. He has served in the Air Force, plays music professionally, has been the dean of a law school, serves as a White House Fellow, and is a noted author and just war theory scholar.  Three Things is a production of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics & Economics.

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"Dr. Bob" Hamilton, proud parent of two Wheaton College graduates and owner of Pacific Ocean Pediatrics shares what it takes to run a small independent medical practice and the background of how his famous baby calming technique, the "Hamilton Hold," went viral.

Stephen R. Smith, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amsted Industries Incorporated shares the benefits of  Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and also how Amsted has navigated Covid and supply chain issues. Interview date: March 2, 2022

Don Holt '57 is a Wheaton College alumnus and former editor of Fortune magazine, Newsweek magazine, Journal of Commerce, and The Chicago Daily News. He was one of the first Wheaton alumni to work in major news media and then after he retired, he returned to Wheaton College and trained the next generation.

Rebecca Contreras served as an executive and chief advisory to the Secretary in the role of Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Human Capital Officer at the U.S. Department of Treasury.  She also served as a Member on the government-wide Chief Human Capital Officer's Council advising Congress and the President on Workforce issues. Prior to that she served as a Commissioned Officer in the White House as Special Assistant for Personnel to President George W. Bush.

Jeff Parnell is the President & CEO of FishUSA, a leading online retailer of sport fishing products. He discusses the (positive) impact that Covid-19 has had on fishing retail, how his faith has impacted and informed his work and how an unexpected physical challenge required a new level of faith and courage.