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Pause for Discussion came to be when three young men saw a void in modern-day discussion, especially among their own generation. We ask that as you engage with our content you intentionally pause and read (or listen) with an open mind. Feel free to engage with us on our views by leaving comments or emailing us. Our hope is to encourage critical thinking and bridge the gap between our thoughts and yours.
About Ben
Ben was born and raised in southern Illinois. Though he will always claim Illinois as his homeland, his interests and passions take him far beyond the corn fields of the “Land of Lincoln.” He and his wife, Tori, are both graduates of Welch College in Gallatin, Tennessee and currently live in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, where Ben pastors Serenity Church. A major in Intercultural Studies and a minor in Music leave no questions as to where Ben’s heart is. He loves people and serving the local church, which often includes music in some form. In addition to these, he’s quite the foodie and coffee snob, and his ADHD brain keeps him busy with just about any random project you could come up with. Oh, and cats–he loves them. Here at P4D, Ben’s writing will focus primarily on theology and ministry, with the occasional ramble about food and “any random [topic] you can think of.”
About Nicolas
Nicolas is a Tennessee native, born and raised in East Tennessee but migrated towards Nashville when he started attending college. He graduated from Welch College with a B.A. in Humanities and Theological Studies. Currently, Nicolas is studying online at Indiana Wesleyan University pursuing an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is married to his wife, Emily, and the two live in Hendersonville, TN. Nic’s academic interests include psychology, specifically looking into theories of human behavior.
About Justin
Justin was born in St. Louis, MO, but has spent the majority of his life in areas around Nashville such as Spring Hill and Gallatin. Justin will graduate from Welch College with a B.A. in History and Theological Studies with an emphasis in Legal and Political Foundations this coming Spring. He plans to continue his higher education studies to become a professor in Constitutional History eventually. Justin is first and foremost, as his wife says, a nerd. He loves Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, NFL/College Football, Nintendo games, and all things history. Justin’s academic interests include history, philosophy, and political theory. Justin is married to his wife, Raygan Hester, and they reside with their puppy, Kiwi, in Gallatin, TN. Despite being a self-described “introvert,” Raygan insists Justin is one of the most outgoing and talkative people she knows.
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