CMU Media Archive
Steve Klassen
Outtatown South Africa Site Leader
Interview Date: April 25, 2011
In this interview, Steve shares with David Balzer – host of Sunday@CMU Radio, a moment in South Africa where his mentoring role became very real and personal.
[audio:http://www.cmu.ca/media_archive/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120115SteveKlassen.mp3|titles=20120115SteveKlassen]
Play/Download Here
For more information about Outtatown, CMU’s one-year discipleship program, click here
Kate Landis-Funk
CMU graduate 2011
Interview Date: April 25, 2011
In this interview, David Balzer – host of Sunday@CMU Radio, speaks with Kate Landis-Funk about her journey of faith that was large enough for doubt. It’s a compelling story of meeting God while writing papers.
[audio:http://www.cmu.ca/media_archive/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/100425KateLandisFunk.mp3|titles=100425KateLandisFunk]
Play/Download Here
Jeff Maeck
Outtatown Guatemala Site Leader 2010-2011
Interview Date: April 25, 2011
In this interview, Jeff tells David Balzer – host of Sunday@CMU radio, about a young man who set out on Outtatown only two weeks after having confessed Christ as Lord.
[audio:http://www.cmu.ca/media_archive/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120212JeffMaeck.mp3|titles=20120212JeffMaeck]
Play/Download Here
For more information about Outtatown, CMU’s one-year adventure discipleship program, click here
Sandy Town
CMU Outtatown South Africa Site Leader
Interview Date: April 25, 2011
In this interview, Sandy Town speaks with David Balzer – host of Sunday@CMU radio, about the tremendous joy she has encountered in people during her time spent with Outtatown.
[audio:http://www.cmu.ca/media_archive/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120108SandyTown.mp3|titles=20120108SandyTown]
Play/Download Here
For more information about Outtatown, CMU’s one-year adventure discipleship program, click here
Jarem Sawatsky
Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies
Interview Date: February 19, 2011
In this interview, Jarem speaks with David Balzer – host of Sunday@CMU Radio, about what it means for him to mentor and inspire students.
[audio:http://www.cmu.ca/media_archive/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120219JaremSawatsky.mp3|titles=20120219JaremSawatsky]
Play/Download Here
For more info on Jarem Sawatsky, click here.
[audio: http://www.cmu.ca/media_archive/audio/100214GordonMatties2.mp3] 
“About meeting Jesus in the Holy Land”
This interview aired originally in February 2010 on the Sunday@CMU radio program, just prior to Gordon’s sixth tour to the Holy Land. See the tour blog http://cmustudytour.blogspot.com. Gordon’s next Study Tour will take place in April-May 2012 (exact dates TBA).
Dr. Gordon Matties is Professor of Biblical Studies & Theology.
Gordon grew up in Abbotsford, B.C. He studied at Briercrest Bible Institute; the University of British Columbia; Regent College in Vancouver; and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he earned his M.A. and Ph.D.
Gordon and his wife Lorraine have two children. The family attends River East Mennonite Brethren Church, where Gordon serves on the Faith and Fellowship Commission. He is also a member of the Editorial Council of the Believers Church Bible Commentary.
Contact: gmatties@cmu.ca
[audio: http://www.cmu.ca/media_archive/audio/100207gordonmatties1.mp3]
“Ancient stones, living stones: The Holy Land in perspective”
This interview aired originally in February 2010, just prior to Gordon’s sixth tour to the Holy Land. See the tour blog http://cmustudytour.blogspot.com. Gordon’s next Study Tour will take place in April-May 2012 (exact dates TBA).
Dr. Gordon Matties is Professor of Biblical Studies & Theology.
Gordon grew up in Abbotsford, B.C. He studied at Briercrest Bible Institute; the University of British Columbia; Regent College in Vancouver; and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he earned his M.A. and Ph.D.
Gordon and his wife Lorraine have two children. The family attends River East Mennonite Brethren Church, where Gordon serves on the Faith and Fellowship Commission. He is also a member of the Editorial Council of the Believers Church Bible Commentary.
Contact: gmatties@cmu.ca
James Dyck
Outtatown Guatemala participant (2009-2010)
Interview Date: April 4, 2010
James Dyck was reached via cellphone in the highlands of Guatemala. Enjoy this “live” storytelling of the experiences of our Outtatown students.
For more information about Outtatown, CMU’s one-year discipleship program, click here
Kevin Derksen
CMU Alumnus
Pastor Team, St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, St. Jacobs ON.
Interview Date: November 11th & 17th, 2010.
In this two-part interview, David Balzer-host of Sunday@CMU Radio, catches up with Kevin to talk about his journey to his present vocation. Kevin also reflects on challenges and learning experiences in transitioning from CMU to the McMaster University environment.
Part 1
[audio:http://www.cmu.ca/media_archive/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/101107KevinDerksen1.mp3|titles=101107KevinDerksen1]
Play/Download Here
Part 2
[audio:http://www.cmu.ca/media_archive/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/101114KevinDerksen2.mp3|titles=101114KevinDerksen2]
Play/Download Here
[audio:http://www.cmu.ca/media_archive/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/010131-IrmaFastDueck2.mp3|titles=Irma Fast Dueck2]
“An H1N1 teaching moment…”
Irma is Associate Professor of Practical Theology at CMU and was born and grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has been a university chaplain and a pastor before beginning her teaching career at CMBC (a predecessor college of CMU) in 1991. She received her Doctorate of Theology from Victoria University at the University of Toronto, a Masters of Divinity from the University of Winnipeg, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo.
When not hanging around CMU or travelling, Irma hangs out with her two favourite guys, husband Ken and son Zachary—who, among other things, love canoeing and wilderness camping. In addition, she enjoys cycling, is an avid novel reader, quilts with her sisters and unabashedly loves all food and social functions (preferably together). She and her family are actively involved with the saints at Bethel Mennonite Church.
Contact: ifdueck@cmu.ca