If you’re a parent with a child about to graduate from high school and considering college, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Connor Champion, the President of Austin Christian University. Connor has a wealth of experience, from cognitive performance and leadership to coaching college football. Listen in as Connor explains how he is now using his expertise to lead a new kind of university that prepares students for business leadership, grounded in a biblical worldview. ACU regularly hosts top Christian executives from companies like Nike, Apple, and Chick-fil-A, giving students exposure to both timeless wisdom and cutting-edge practical insights.

An Innovative Approach for College: Austin Christian University | S3 E4

Education

Connor Champion recounts his experience of receiving a profound calling from God to transition from coaching to ministry in education and establish Austin Christian University (ACU). ACU is a university with a foundation in biblical principles and a focus on business, located within the local church. The university offers students an immersive education, practical training, and individual mentorship to equip them to become influential leaders within their church, workplace, and families.

Special Interview with Connor Champion

Are you concerned about how our next generation is being educated? InFormed Parent Podcast host, Suzanne Phillips, interviews a panel of leaders engaged in creative and impactful work in the education space. 




As a new school year starts, become aware of the challenges and opportunities a new generation of parents and students are encountering. Learn from frontline practitioners, Joel Penton, Donna Martin, and Connor Champion on how they are finding opportunities for the Christian faith to continue making an impact.