Episode Summary

President Rodney Loper interviews Dr. Nadine Brown on this episode of Hilltop Conversations to talk about her life, attending graduate school, raising a family, and pursuing her career.

Dr. Nadine Brown is a research scientist and college professor who has coauthored NIH-funded grants, contributed to numerous publications, and authored a parenting book published by Tyndale House.

Dr. Rodney Loper

• President of God's Bible School & College
• PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University
• MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary

Dr. Nadine Brown

• Research Scientist & College Professor
• Coauthor of NIH-Funded Grants & Author of Numerous Publications
• Author Published by Tyndale House Publishers

Topics Covered

• Attending graduate school
• Raising a family
• Pursuing her career

Video Chapters

00:00 Intro

20:43 Attending Graduate School

24:30 Raising a Family & Teaching

32:45 Pursuing Molecular Biology

38:03 Moving to Cincinnati & Animal Research

Episode Summary

Cameron Going joins President Rodney Loper on this episode of Hilltop Conversations to discuss attending public high school, navigating college, surrendering his career to God, and connecting with youth.

Cameron currently serves as assistant pastor at Bethel Holiness Church and previously served for three years as youth pastor at Beavertown God's Missionary Church.

Dr. Rodney Loper

• President of God's Bible School & College
• PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University
• MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary

Cameron Going

• Current Assistant Pastor at Bethel Holiness Church
• Former Youth Pastor at Beavertown God’s Missionary Church (3 years)
• 2022 GBSC Graduate

Topics Covered

• Attending public school
• Surrendering his career to God
• Connecting with teens
• Listening to the still, small voice

Video Chapters

00:00 Intro & High School Years

12:27 Attending College

25:00 Connecting with Teens

32:26 Final Thoughts

Episode Summary

Nathan Dahler shares his unexpected career path—from growing up in a pastor’s home, to Bible college, to the funeral industry, campus recruitment, and ultimately building a successful insurance agency from the ground up. Along the way, he reflects on how God’s provision and guidance showed up in each transition—even when the next step didn’t make sense at the time.

The conversation also breaks down how insurance actually works, why rates have changed in recent years, and what people often misunderstand about coverage. Through real stories—from major claims to missed opportunities with life insurance—Nathan offers a practical look at protecting what matters and caring for people in difficult moments.

Dr. Rodney Loper

• President of God's Bible School & College
• PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University
• MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary

Nathan Dahler

• Owner/Agent of Shelter Insurance Agency
• Enrollment Director for GBSC (2014-2018)
• Funeral Director

Topics Covered

• Nathan’s journey from Bible college to funeral service to insurance
• How insurance works (and why rates have increased)
• Common coverage gaps and real-life claim stories

Takeaways

• God’s provision often becomes clear only in hindsight, especially through unexpected career paths
• Insurance isn’t about small inconveniences—it’s designed to protect against major, life-altering loss
• Having the right coverage (especially life insurance and liability) can make a significant difference for families

Video Chapters

00:00 Background, College, Funeral Business

07:14 Working at GBS

10:39 Shelter Insurance

21:49 Explaining Insurance

26:26 Life Insurance

27:44 Insurance Claims

31:37 Final Thoughts