Series 3 Episode 2: Summer Rippe and Christina Murphy Discuss Life in the CES PhD Program
Release Date: 10/16/2025
Series 3 Episode 4: Dr. Jeff White and Dr. Megan Cannedy Discuss the MFT Emphasis
Masters in Making
MFT Emphasis Director, Dr. Jeff White and MFT Faculty Member Dr. Megan Cannedy discuss the Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis at CCU as well as the broader MFT profession. Both are passionate to serve MFT students at CCU and passionate to serve couples and families who need support, healing, and recovery. In the conversation, both share how the Lord impressed them to serve and led them into the MFT field. Counseling and counselor education students alike will learn from sitting at the table with them as they take us into their stories, their professional world, their walk with...
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Series 3 Episode 3: Dr. Selin Philips, Dr. Sara Wood, and Dr. Gregg Elliott Discuss the CES Program
Masters in Making
CCU Counselor Education and Supervision Program Director, Dr. Selin Philip, and CES Faculty Dr. Sara Wood and Dr. Gregg Elliott discuss the CES Program at CCU. Together, they share their passion to serve CES students and each of their journeys with the Lord that brought them into their roles within the program. Counseling and counselor education students alike will learn from sitting at the table with them as they take us into their stories, their professional world, their walk with Christ, and their love for their work. For more information about Colorado Christian University's...
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Series 3 Episode 2: Summer Rippe and Christina Murphy Discuss Life in the CES PhD Program
Masters in Making
CCU Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral students Christina Murphy and Summer Rippe discuss their experiences within the CES program and the journey that led them into the counselor education field. With graciousness and passion, the students take us into their life of faith and explain how Jesus has directed their steps both to get to this point in their professional lives, as well as how He continues to guide them through the demands of the program. Counseling and counselor education students will enjoy sitting at the table with them as they take us into their stories,...
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Series 3 Episode 1: Jessica Snedker and Dr. Sarah Jarvie Discuss Life Post-Graduation
Masters in Making
Assistand Director of Clinical Practice Jessica Snedker and Associate Professor Dr. Sarah Jarvie discuss some of their experiences as they wrapped up their own Master's degree in counseling programs and share some of their post-graduation professional experiences. With heart and passion, both take us into their journeys, how the Lord shaped their stories, and the ways in which they walked through challenges of life as they balanced their professions and their lives. Counseling students in all stages of the program will enjoy sitting at the table with them as they take us behind the...
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Series 2 Episode 9: Dr. Mark Mayfield and Dr. Andrea' Burden Chat about the Work of God in their Hearts
Masters in Making
CCU Professors Dr. Mark Mayfield and Dr. Andrea' Burden share some of their professional experiences as counselors, their passion to serve various communities, and what the Lord has done in their hearts and lives within the field of counseling. Counseling students in all stages of the program will enjoy sitting at the table with them as they take us behind the scenes into their professional world, their walk with Christ, and their love for students in the CCU counseling program. They also talk through developing a theology of suffering, a critical component of our work with the hurting....
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Series 2 Episode 8: Dr. Selin Philip and Dr. Casey Hall Share Unique Internship Opportunities
Masters in Making
CCU Professors Dr. Selin Philip and Dr. Casey Hall share some of the professional and personal growth they experienced during their practicum and internship experiences, as well God's grace they encountered again and again as He came through for them throughout their profession. In addition to the broad range of experiences they share, each of the guests also share unique internship experiences for CCU students. Dr. Philip shares about CES students internship experiences, and Dr. Hall the unique international internship opportunities for CCU Master's students. Counseling students in all...
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Series 2 Episode 7: Dr. Jennifer Park and Dr. Michelle Harrison Discuss Practicum, Growth, and Compassionate Care
Masters in Making
Join Dr. Jennifer Park and Dr. Michelle Harrison, Professors of Counseling in the CCU School of Counseling, as they share their own practicum experiences and offer insight and wisdom to counseling students The professors have a wealth of experiences and expertise, and share some of the powerful and tender ways the Lord has led them to have impact on the clients they see. Counseling students in all stages of the program will enjoy sitting at the table with her as they take us behind the scenes into their professional world, their walk with Christ, and their love for students in the CCU...
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Series 2 Episode 6: Dr. Ela (Pamela) Cassellius and Dr. Brian Fidler Chat About Practicum, Growth,
Masters in Making
Join Dr. Ela (Pamela) Cassellius, Associate Professor and Director of Residency in the CCU School of Counseling, as she and Dr. Brian Fidler chat about her practicum experiences, discovering impact on clients, and learning from those metaphorical (and literal?) "falling on our faces" moments. Dr. Cassellius shares her story with warmth and humor, highlighting the joy in the journey of becoming a professional counselor by means of grounded supervision, the work of gaining counseling skills, and allowing room for her humanity and genuineness. Her humility and wisdom come through in this...
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Series 2 Episode 5: Dr. Megan Cannedy and Dr. Katya Kuzubova Share Internship Experiences
Masters in Making
Dr. Megan Cannedy and Dr. Katya Kuzubova, faculty members in the CCU School of Counseling, join the discussion on Internship experiences. Each come to the table with a wealth of multicultural experiences and a passion to lean into the work God has for them. Through their thoughtful and generous reflections, the professors share with students valuable lessons they learned through their education, their work with clients, and their engagement with students. Counseling students in all stages of the counseling program will enjoy sitting at the table with them as they take us into...
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Series 2 Episode 4: Dr. Claudia Seth and Dr. Gregg Elliot Chat about What has Shaped Their Professions
Masters in Making
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Claudia Seth and Dr. Gregg Elliott, faculty members in the CCU School of Counseling. Each share some of their early Internship experiences and what shaped the direction they took within their careers in both school counseling and clinical mental health counseling. Both Dr. Seth and Dr. Elliott also share some of their learning and discoveries that helped shape and grow their passion for the field. Dr. Seth and Dr. Elliott, both passionate educators and gifted clinicians, have years of unique clinical and school counseling experiences. Students in...
info_outlineCCU Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral students Christina Murphy and Summer Rippe discuss their experiences within the CES program and the journey that led them into the counselor education field. With graciousness and passion, the students take us into their life of faith and explain how Jesus has directed their steps both to get to this point in their professional lives, as well as how He continues to guide them through the demands of the program.
Counseling and counselor education students will enjoy sitting at the table with them as they take us into their stories, their professional world, their walk with Christ, and their love for their work.
For more information about Colorado Christian University's School of Counseling and to connect with an enrollment counselor, click here.
Hosted by Dr. Brian Fidler
Produced by Matthew Bray Nimeth and Dr. Brian Fidler, in collaboration with CCU's School of Counseling.