2024-2025

Summer Graduation (Jul 27, 2025)
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Hello, New Bulldogs! (Jul 14, 2025)
Spring Graduation: Graduate Commissioning Service (May 4, 2025)
Spring Graduation: Associate Degrees, BSOL, MCUTS & All Graduate Degrees (May 4, 2025)
Spring Graduation: Undergraduate & EDGE (May 4, 2025)
Awards Day (Apr 23, 2025)
Word Series Chapel: Ray Van Neste (Apr 11, 2025)
Speaker: Ray Van Neste, Vice President, University Ministries; Dean, School of Theology & Missions; Professor of Biblical Studies, Union University - Sermon from 1 Samuel 17 (David vs. Goliath)
Chapel: Scott Huelin (Apr 9, 2025)
Speaker: Scott Huelin, Director of Honors Community and Professor of English, Union University
Union University Storm Damage Update #2 (Apr 9, 2025)
President Dub Oliver shares an update on cleanup progress and rebuilding efforts in the PAC following last week’s storm. Thank you for continuing to pray for us.
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Basketball and Jesus with Jazzy Anousinh (Apr 8, 2025)
In this episode of Let's Talk About That, Fran and Ted sit down with Union student Jazzy Anousinh to chat about her Union experience, her walk with Jesus and, of course, all things basketball. Don’t miss this fun and inspiring conversation!
Union University Storm Damage Update (Apr 4, 2025)
On April 3, a storm caused significant damage to Union's Penick Academic Complex (PAC). In this video, President Oliver shares an update on the impact, the university’s response, and how God’s faithfulness continues to be evident through the Union community. We are grateful to report that no students, faculty, or staff were injured. Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we move forward together. Learn how you can help: uu.edu/giving/DR
Word Series Chapel: Mark Catlin (Apr 2, 2025)
Speaker: Mark Catlin, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Director for MCS - Sermon from 1 Kings 17
Chapel: Phil Eyster (Mar 28, 2025)
Speaker: Phil Eyster, President, Eagle Projects International
Chapel: Michael Pence (Mar 26, 2025)
Speaker: Michael Pence, Lead Pastor, FUMC, Covington, Tenn.
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Dr. Dub Oliver (Mar 25, 2025)
In this week's conversation with our President, Dr. Dub Oliver, we talk about GO Trips, the wonderful new building named The Ethos Forum, plans for the new chapel, and finally the financial health of the university.
The Ethos Forum at Union University (Mar 21, 2025)
Union University dedicated its newest academic building, The Ethos Forum, at a March 21 ceremony. The Ethos Forum houses Union’s McAfee School of Business and the computer science and engineering departments. Located between White Hall and Pleasant Plains Extension on the Great Lawn, the building is part of the campus master plan that Union trustees approved in 2019. The 40,204-square-foot facility features a makerspace, a business incubator and numerous learning spaces designed to foster creativity, entrepreneurship, innovation and academic excellence. The Ethos Forum includes 171 computers, 19 classrooms and labs, 39 offices and five study rooms.
Word Series Chapel: John Oswalt (Mar 21, 2025)
Speaker: John Oswalt, Visiting Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary - Sermon on Samson and Delilah
Dockery Lectures: Eric Smith - afternoon lecture (Mar 20, 2025)
Eric C. Smith presents part 1 of a lecture entitled "A Southern Baptist Centennial: the Birth of the Baptist Faith and Message and the Cooperative Program at the 1925 SBC" during the 2025 David and Lanese Dockery Lectures on Baptist Thought and Heritage.
Dockery Lectures: Eric Smith - evening lecture (Mar 20, 2025)
Eric C. Smith presents part 2 of a lecture entitled "A Southern Baptist Centennial: the Birth of the Baptist Faith and Message and the Cooperative Program at the 1925 SBC" during the 2025 David and Lanese Dockery Lectures on Baptist Thought and Heritage.
Chapel: David Medders (Mar 19, 2025)
Speaker: David Medders, Executive Vice President, Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
Word Series Chapel: Eric Smith (Mar 14, 2025)
Speaker: Eric Smith, Senior Pastor, Sharon Baptist Church - Sermon from Genesis 50: 15-21
Let's Talk About That Podcast: What exactly is a Provost? with Jacob Shatzer (Mar 12, 2025)
Dr. Shatzer is Union's current Provost. Many people are curious what that word even means or what they do. We unpack that title just a bit as well as discuss his thoughts, ideas, hopes, and dreams for academics at Union University.
Chapel: Josh Matteson (Mar 12, 2025)
Speaker: Josh Matteson, Executive Director, Nextwave Missions
Chapel: David Bahnsen (Feb 28, 2025)
Speaker: David Bahnsen, Founder, Managing Partner, CIO, The Bahnsen Group
Chapel: Hassan Saleem (Feb 26, 2025)
Speaker: Hassan Saleem, Executive Director, Memphis Father's Love
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Scholars of Excellence with Makayla Madison (Feb 25, 2025)
This is a perfect conversation to listen to if you are a high school senior interested in Union, have an ACT score of 29 or higher, or recently participated in our Scholars of Excellence competition, listen to what last year's winner, Makayla Madison, has to say about her time at Union and her Scholars of Excellence experience.
Word Series Chapel: Justin Wainscott (Feb 21, 2025)
Speaker: Justin Wainscott, Associate Dean, University Ministries & the School of Theology and Missions; Assistant Professor of Ministry, Union University - Address from Genesis 22: 1-19
Chapel: Roc Collins (Feb 14, 2025)
Speaker: Roc Collins, Director of Evangelism, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board
Crabtree Family Life Series Chapel: Nathan Joyce (Feb 12, 2025)
Speaker: Nathan Joyce, Senior Pastor, Heartland Worship Center, Paducah, Ky.
What is The Ethos Forum? (Feb 11, 2025)
Shown at the Faith in the Marketplace Luncheon 2025
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Needles and Numbers with Mr. and Miss Union (Feb 11, 2025)
In this episode, we sit down with Mr. and Miss Union — William and Cecily — as they share their Union stories, athletic passions, future dreams, and faith journeys. From starting off on the wrong foot to experiencing the goodness of the Lord and learning to trust Him, their stories are ones of growth, perseverance, and purpose.
Word Series Chapel: Dub Oliver (Feb 7, 2025)
Speaker: Dub Oliver, President, Union University - Sermon from Exodus 17
Founders Day Chapel: Dan Spencer (Feb 5, 2025)
Speaker: Dan Spencer, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sevierville, Tenn. - Address on Dr. George M. Savage
Word Series Chapel: Andy Pettigrew (Jan 31, 2025)
Speaker: Andy Pettigrew, Director, NextGen Mobilization, International Mission Board - Sermon from Exodus 19-20:21
Chapel: Jimmy Bledsoe (Jan 29, 2025)
Speaker: Jimmy Bledsoe, Theological Education Specialist and Seminary Liaison, International Mission Board
Let's Talk About That Podcast: How a Chemistry Degree Leads to Ministry (Jan 28, 2025)
Follow Hayden Phillip's journey as he pursued a degree in Chemistry while also feeling as if the Lord was leading him in a completely different direction toward ministry.
Word Series Chapel: Dale Ralph Davis (Jan 24, 2025)
Speaker: Dale Ralph Davis, Author, Pastor, and Professor - Sermon from Ruth 1
Word Series Chapel: William Watson (Jan 22, 2025)
Speaker: William Watson, Senior Pastor, Historic FBC, Jackson, Tenn. - Sermon from Isaiah 6:1-8
Chapel: Jared Wilson (Jan 17, 2025)
Speaker: Jared Wilson, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Author-in-Residence at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Pastor for Preaching at Liberty Baptist Church
Chapel: Justin Wainscott (Jan 15, 2025)
Speaker: Justin Wainscott, Associate Dean, University Ministries & the School of Theology and Missions; Assistant Professor of Ministry, Union University
Fall Graduation: Undergraduate (Dec 14, 2024)
Fall Graduation: Gradute & Adult Studies (Dec 14, 2024)
Music: A Union Christmas (Dec 6, 2024)
Union University Around the World (Dec 3, 2024)
Shown at the 2024 Scholarship Banquet featuring The Gettys.
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Student Body President Dannie Harrington (Dec 3, 2024)
What are some of Dannie's highlight moments as a student and then student body president? Dannie also talks about her love for the local church and her time at Calvary Baptist Church as a student.
Chapel: Scott Riesen (Nov 20, 2024)
Speaker: Scott Riesen, Executive Pastor, Buck Run Baptist Church, Frankfort, Ky.
Chapel: Kevin Malone (Nov 15, 2024)
Speaker: Kevin Malone, President/CEO, U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking
Chapel: Steven Fonville (Nov 13, 2024)
Speaker: Steven Fonville, Pastor, New Hopewell Church, Medina, Tenn.
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Little (Jazz) Drummer Boy D.J. Culp (Nov 12, 2024)
Dr. D.J. Culp, jazz drummer and music professor, joins us this week for a fantastic and fun conversation about his history with music, his love of certain movies, and his deep appreciation for music education!
Chapel: John Basie (Nov 8, 2024)
Speaker: John Basie, Director, Impact 360 Residency
Music: Commercial Music Ensembles Concert (Nov 7, 2024)
Post Election Chapel: Prayer Service (Nov 6, 2024)
Music: Symphonic Band Concert (Nov 5, 2024)
Chapel: Scott Van Neste (Nov 1, 2024)
Speaker: Scott Van Neste, Pastor, Bellepoint Baptist Church, Frankfort, Ky.
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Where Micah Fern Grows (Oct 31, 2024)
In this week's conversation we talk with Dr. Micah Fern from our Biology department for a fun and informative conversation about his love for animals, how we can best respect all animals and God's creation of them. His beloved barred owl, Athena, joins us for the conversation and you will fall in love with her as you watch her sit so beautifully at the table with us.
Music: University Singers Concert (Oct 31, 2024)
Reformation Day Chapel: Justin Wainscott (Oct 30, 2024)
Speaker: Justin Wainscott, Associate Dean, University Ministries & School of Theology & Missions
Music: UU Symphony Orchestra Concert (Oct 29, 2024)
The Union University Symphony Orchestra performed Mozart's Symphony 40 in G Minor
Chapel: Ryan Keaton (Oct 25, 2024)
Speaker: Ryan Keaton, Emerging Generations Specialist, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board
Homecoming Chapel: Derrick DeLain (Oct 23, 2024)
Speaker: Derrick DeLain, Pastor, Proclamation Church, Nashville
Faith in Practice Chapel: Chris Morgan (Oct 18, 2024)
Speaker: Chris Morgan, Dean, School of Christian Ministries, California Baptist University
Faith in Practice Chapel: Chris Morgan (Oct 17, 2024)
Speaker: Chris Morgan, Dean, School of Christian Ministries, California Baptist University
Faith in Practice Chapel: Chris Morgan (Oct 16, 2024)
Speaker: Chris Morgan, Dean, School of Christian Ministries, California Baptist University
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Brooke Hampel (Oct 15, 2024)
We appreciate Brooke's courage, honesty, and willingness to share the hardest parts of her journey with the Lord with us in this week's conversation.
Chapel: Brad Eubank (Oct 9, 2024)
Speaker: Brad Eubank, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Petal, Miss.
Chapel: Student-Led Worship (Oct 4, 2024)
Chapel: Josh Sinquefield (Oct 2, 2024)
Speaker: Josh Sinquefield, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Milan, Tenn.
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Being Tristan Kelly (Oct 1, 2024)
Tristan is a senior from Northern Ireland and a member of the men's cross country team. During this conversation, Tristan takes us through his Catholic upbringing and how he found a personal relationship with Christ through his teammates, coach, and his local church. Tristan shares his story with honesty, humility, and great passion. He is currently in his final season as a cross country athlete and not sure what will happen after graduation in May of 2025, but he knows the Lord has a really good plan for his life and he trusts He will reveal that to him in just the right time.
Chapel: Beth Moore (Sep 27, 2024)
Speaker: Beth Moore, Compassion Ministry Specialist, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board
Chapel: GO Trip Panel (Sep 25, 2024)
Chapel: Clay Hallmark (Sep 20, 2024)
Speaker: Clay Hallmark, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lexington, Tenn.
Faculty Recital: Kate Rawls (Sep 19, 2024)
Chapel: Joe Ball (Sep 18, 2024)
Speaker: Joe Ball, Executive Director, Student Discipleship & Engagement, Union University
Constitution Day Afternoon Lecture: Mark David Hall (Sep 17, 2024)
Speaker: Dr. Mark David Hall, Professor of Government, Regent University - Address: "Why Tolerate Religion? The Rise and Fall of Religious Liberty in America"
Constitution Day Evening Lecture: Mark David Hall (Sep 17, 2024)
Speaker: Dr. Mark David Hall, Professor of Government, Regent University - Address: "Tilting at Windmills: The 'Threat' of Christian Nationalism"
Faculty Recital: Mark McDowell (Sep 17, 2024)
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Social Media with Mollie Carter (Sep 17, 2024)
Dr. Mollie Carter, Associate Professor of Psychology, joins us in the conversation during this week’s episode. We are talking about her findings on social media research among college students. These findings may surprise you and will definitely cause you to think about social media and how you parent your student through their use of it.
Chapel: Jeff Iorg (Sep 13, 2024)
Speaker: Jeff Iorg, President/CEO, SBC Executive Committee
Chapel: Mark Price (Sep 11, 2024)
Speaker: Mark Price, Founder and CEO, Camp Conquest, Millington, Tenn.
Chapel: Shane Pruitt (Sep 6, 2024)
Speaker: Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director, North American Mission Board
Chapel: Thomas West (Sep 4, 2024)
Thomas West, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Nashville, Tenn.
Let's Talk About That Podcast: New Academic Year with Dr. Dub (Sep 3, 2024)
As we begin a new academic year, we consider who we are as people and the responsibility given to staff and faculty as we steward students lives and the campus we have been entrusted to care for.
Chapel: Jay Hardwick (Aug 30, 2024)
Speaker: Jay Hardwick, Senior Pastor, Forest Hills Baptist Church, Nashville, Tenn.
Chapel: Ray Van Neste (Aug 28, 2024)
Speaker: Ray Van Neste, Vice President for University Ministries; Dean of the School of Theology & Missions; Professor of Biblical Studies; Union University - Address: "Why We Do Chapel"
Fall Convocation: Dub Oliver (Aug 23, 2024)
Speaker: Dub Oliver, President - Address: "What Will Stand Forever?"
Let's Talk About That Podcast: Writing and God's Provision with Ted Kluck (Aug 20, 2024)
In this week’s episode Ted shares about his writing, past, present, and upcoming projects as well as the Lord’s beautiful timing and provision in how he found himself here as a professor in Journalism.