Cedarville Stories

Cedarville Stories podcast shares the stories of individuals who have been impacted from their experiences at Cedarville University, all for God's glory. Each week you’ll hear unique stories of how Cedarville’s mission of transforming lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority is being lived out in the lives of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the University. Listen in each Wednesday and be blessed by some of the amazing ways God is working in and through the lives of the Cedarville family.

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  S15:E08 | Hustle House: Inside Cedarville's Entrepreneurial Incubator

  Aug 18, 202637 minS15

  Inside Cedarville's Entrepreneurial Incubator At the Hustle House, no one builds a business alone. Every day brings opportunities to ask questions, test ideas, celebrate progress, and pray through challenges. For the Cedarville University students who call the house home, entrepreneurship grows best in a community that encourages hard work, demands excellence, and keeps Christ at the center. Will Woods '27, Aaron Perry '26, Josh Hochstedler '28, and their housemates intentionally created the Hustle House to give entrepreneurs the support that often disappears when someone tries to build a business alone. Living under one roof creates daily opportunities to exchange ideas, ask hard questions, share victories, and encourage perseverance. The house thrives on a simple belief: Entrepreneurs grow stronger in community. That conviction shapes everyday life. Whiteboards covered with business strategies share space with textbooks and class notes. Conversations shift naturally from customer acquisition to homework and from product ideas to prayer. Housemates sharpen one another through candid feedback, celebrate each other's progress, and hold one another accountable for pursuing excellence in business, academics, and their walks with Christ. The shared environment gives every resident fresh energy to pursue meaningful work while simultaneously earning their college degree. The encouragement extends beyond the walls of the house. Residents regularly connect with aspiring entrepreneurs, Christian business-owners, and students who simply want to learn. As Josh Hochstedler explained on the Cedarville Stories podcast, entrepreneurship begins with people — with asking questions, listening well, and having the courage to take the first step. That mindset has become part of the culture of the Hustle House, where curiosity, humility, and generosity shape every conversation. The same culture fuels Entrepreneurs for Christ, a national movement that grew from the relationships formed inside the Hustle House. The organization equips Generation Z entrepreneurs to build businesses that serve a purpose far greater than profit. Its founders encourage young business leaders to create companies that care for their families, create opportunities for employees, strengthen their communities, and honor Christ through faithful stewardship. As Entrepreneurs for Christ continues to expand, the Hustle House remains its living laboratory. Learn more about Cedarville University . https://share.transistor.fm/s/21df907c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWeC_w95b2k

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  S15:E07 | Emily Tuttle: From Family Room to Press Box

  Aug 11, 202635 minS15

  Emily Tuttle: From the Family Room to the Press Box Long before Emily Tuttle filled notebooks with game stories or rushed through postgame interviews, she spent time with her family watching whatever sporting event happened to be on television. Together they celebrated thrilling victories, debated coaching decisions, and relived unforgettable moments long after the final whistle. Those traditions nurtured more than a love for sports — they instilled an appreciation for the relationships, teamwork, and stories behind every game. As her interest grew, Emily realized she was drawn less to the final score than to the people who made the moments possible. She wanted to understand what motivated athletes, how coaches built successful cultures, and why certain competitions left lasting impressions. Sports journalism became the perfect way to combine her love of writing, curiosity, and passion for competition with her faith in Jesus. Now a senior at Cedarville focusing on a career in sports journalism, Emily is turning that dream into reality. On the Cedarville Stories podcast, she described approaching every opportunity with the determination of an athlete pursuing excellence. Last winter, she earned a coveted spot in the NCAA Final Four Full Court Press program, covering the Men's Basketball Final Four--one of college basketball's premier events while learning from experienced sports journalists. She also completed an internship with the Rockford Rivets, gaining hands-on experience in sports communications through game-day operations, media relations, and fan engagement. Emily believes success is built through preparation. Every interview strengthens her confidence, every deadline sharpens her skills, and every assignment prepares her for the next opportunity. Wherever her career leads — from local stadiums to major sporting events — Emily's foundation remains the same. Her passion was born in a living room where faith shaped her perspective, family encouraged her dreams, and a shared love of sports inspired the storyteller she is becoming. Learn more about Cedarville University . https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e26f86f https://youtu.be/XlJfAzApq98

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  S15:E06 | Christen Price: Standing for the Vulnerable

  Aug 4, 202636 minS15

  Standing for the Vulnerable Behind courtroom briefs and legal filings are real people whose lives have been devastated by exploitation. Christen Price knows their stories well. As a civil rights attorney with the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, the 2009 Cedarville University graduate has devoted her career to seeking justice for victims and pressing some of the world's largest technology companies to do more to protect the vulnerable. Grounded in a biblical conviction that every person is created in the image of God, Christen has answered a calling to stand beside those whose voices have too often been silenced. Her work is not easy. Day after day, Christen confronts the heartbreaking realities of human trafficking, child sexual abuse material, and the ways technology can be used to exploit the innocent. Yet she has chosen to walk toward the darkness rather than away from it, convinced that every life is worth defending and that justice is an expression of loving her neighbor. Along the way, Christen has helped secure victories that once seemed out of reach. She has worked on groundbreaking litigation that held powerful online platforms accountable, helping cases survive early legal challenges and paving the way for greater protection of victims. Each victory serves as a reminder that even the largest corporations are not beyond accountability when courageous people refuse to give up. Christen also understands that lasting change requires more than courtroom victories. Through the National Center on Sexual Exploitation's annual "Dirty Dozen List," she helps expose mainstream companies whose policies enable sexual exploitation. The list is designed not merely to criticize but to encourage reform, informing the public and motivating businesses to adopt stronger protections for children and other vulnerable individuals, which she talks about on the Cedarville Stories podcast. Every life has a story worth telling. Cedarville Stories , an official podcast of Cedarville University, features conversations with alumni, students, faculty, and friends whose lives reflect God's faithfulness and calling. To discover more stories, explore academic programs, or learn more about Cedarville University, visit cedarville.edu . https://share.transistor.fm/s/21fb2a58 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmqNM61wQGQ

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  S15:E05 | Mark Scharnberg: Building More Than Basketball Players

  Jul 28, 202630 minS15

  Building More Than Basketball Players Mark Scharnberg, a 1997 Cedarville University graduate, has built successful businesses throughout his career. Today, one of the projects closest to his heart isn't measured by profits; it's measured by the impact on the lives of young athletes. On the Cedarville Stories podcast, Mark describes Iowa United as more than a basketball prep school. He envisions it as a place where gifted young athletes receive the kind of coaching and development that prepares them for the changing world of college basketball. Competing in the EYBL Scholastic league places Iowa United alongside the nation's top programs, giving students an opportunity to hone their skills alongside elite competition. For Mark, however, the scoreboard has never been the whole story. He wants every athlete who joins Iowa United to leave as a stronger player. Even more, he wants each young man to become a person of character who understands what it means to follow Christ. That mission begins with presence. Mark and his wife, Janet, have moved into the Iowa United facility so they can share daily life with the students. They eat meals together, celebrate victories, work through disappointments, and have countless conversations that would never fit into a practice schedule. They open their home, their time, and their lives because they believe lasting influence grows out of genuine relationships. Mark has watched those relationships change young men. Some arrive with remarkable athletic ability but need someone to believe in them. Others need patient guidance as they mature. As trust grows, attitudes begin to change, and confidence takes root. Mark has seen players leave Iowa United ready for high-level college basketball, yet he finds even greater joy when they leave with stronger character and a clearer understanding of faith. Living together accelerates those relationships. By the time graduation arrives, many of the players feel like members of the Scharnbergs' extended family. Saying goodbye is never easy, as every student feels like family. But Mark hopes those players will one day return to encourage the next generation, creating a cycle of investment that stretches far beyond basketball. He also sees another future taking shape. Just as earlier generations of the Scharnberg family built businesses that became platforms for serving others, Mark hopes Iowa United will become a place where his own children can one day serve alongside him. His vision reaches well beyond wins and championships. He wants to build something that shapes lives for Christ and continues long after the final buzzer sounds. Every life has a story worth telling. Cedarville Stories , an official podcast of Cedarville University, features conversations with alumni, students, faculty, and friends whose lives reflect God's faithfulness and calling. To discover more stories, explore academic programs, or learn more about Cedarville University, visit cedarville.edu . https://share.transistor.fm/s/1730da6c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYF2fN9dyJU

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  S15:E04 | Mark Scharnberg: A Choice That Became a Legacy

  Jul 21, 202629 minS15

  A Choice That Became a Legacy When Mark Scharnberg ’97 chose Cedarville University as a high school senior, he had no idea where this decision would take him. Looking back, he sees God's hand at work in ways no one could have planned. Mark recently shared on the Cedarville Stories podcast that Cedarville was the only Christian university he seriously considered. "I can't even tell you why," he admitted with a smile. Yet God often uses ordinary decisions to begin extraordinary stories. As Mark arrived on campus, another story was beginning. Through a connection with then-President Paul Dixon, Cedarville invited Mark's father, Lorne Scharnberg, into conversations about serving on the University's Board of Trustees. A son's college choice opened the door to a relationship that would shape the Scharnberg family and Cedarville University for decades. Mark remembers that his father poured himself into Cedarville more than any other organization. As God prospered the family's businesses, Lorne saw every opportunity as something to steward for the Lord. Supporting Christian higher education became a natural expression of that calling because he believed Cedarville was preparing students to follow Christ wherever He led them. Over time, that conviction became Mark's conviction as well. As he assumed leadership of the family's businesses, Mark wrestled with the responsibility that comes with success. He understood that financial blessings carry both opportunity and temptation. God's gifts are meant to be used faithfully, never trusted more than the Giver Himself. That perspective shaped Mark's own commitment to Cedarville. He chose to invest because he believed in the University's unwavering commitment to God's Word and its mission to disciple students for lives of faithful service. His generosity also reassured his father that the work they had supported together would continue into the future. The Scharnberg family's story offers a picture of how God works through His people. He gives different gifts and different assignments. Some serve from a classroom. Others lead a business. Still others strengthen ministry through generous giving. Every calling becomes an act of worship when it is offered back to the Lord. A young man's decision to attend Cedarville became the first chapter of a much larger story. Through one family's faithful stewardship, generations of students have been encouraged, equipped, and sent into the world for Christ. That is the kind of story God delights to write through people who simply place what He has entrusted to them in His hands. https://share.transistor.fm/s/35e10913 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egjE9QhTTdU

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