Summer Series 2026 - Dondi Costin

Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insights and meaningful reminders about the importance of Christ-centered education.

This episode originally aired December 2025

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For Dr. Dondi Costin, President of Liberty University,  God’s direction led from a timid teenager afraid to speak in public, to a decorated military chaplain, to the presidency of one of the largest Christian universities in the world. His story is a powerful reminder that God’s sovereignty weaves every season, assignment, and relationship into a calling far greater than we imagine. With humility and clarity, Dr. Costin reflects on leadership, obedience, identity, and the future of Christian higher education.

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Tune in to discover

✅How God redirected a young Air Force cadet into ministry and chaplaincy.

✅Why authentic leadership begins with self awareness and Spirit shaped character.

✅How Liberty University’s early innovation shaped distance learning nationwide.

✅What younger leaders need to understand about calling, initiative, and humility.

✅Why leaning into Christian identity is essential for the future of biblical higher education.

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