<![CDATA[The ABACC Podcast®]]>The ABACC Podcast is for the people who run the business side of Christian higher education: CFOs, controllers, and business officers who carry the budget, the compliance, and the risk so the mission can move forward. Each episode is an honest conversation with someone who knows this work from the inside, sharing the story behind their calling, the wisdom they've gained along the way, and the encouragement every business leader needs to hear: we are all working through it together. Learn more about the Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges at myabacc.org.

]]>myabacc.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:33:15 GMTSun, 11 Oct 2026 20:34:23 GMT60The ABACC Podcast®<p>The ABACC Podcast is for the people who run the business side of Christian higher education: CFOs, controllers, and business officers who carry the budget, the compliance, and the risk so the mission can move forward. Each episode is an honest conversation with someone who knows this work from the inside, sharing the story behind their calling, the wisdom they've gained along the way, and the encouragement every business leader needs to hear: we are all working through it together. Learn more about the Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges at myabacc.org.</p>episodicThe ABACC Podcast®john+abacc@dataliction.comno<![CDATA[Ep. 1 - Welcome to The ABACC Podcast®]]>In the inaugural episode of The ABACC Podcast®, Bruce Hoeker shares his journey from a banking career to becoming the executive director of ABACC, emphasizing the importance of community and support among business officers in Christian higher education. He reflects on the challenges faced in the industry and the purpose of the podcast to uplift and connect professionals in the field.

Takeaways —

  • Importance of community support
  • Challenges in Christian higher education

Chapters —

  • 00:00 Introduction to The ABACC Podcast
  • 00:26 Bruce's Early Career Journey
  • 02:19 Seeking Meaningful Work
  • 03:19 Finding the Right Opportunity
  • 05:37 The Impact of ABACC Conferences
  • 07:04 Becoming Executive Director of ABACC
  • 09:32 Understanding God's Plan in Career
  • 10:58 The Privilege of Serving Business Officers
  • 11:56 Challenges in Christian Higher Education
  • 13:23 Encouragement for Business Officers
  • 14:21 Goals for the Podcast
]]>http://myabacc.orga8e1c63a-184f-4535-9f3a-813f7fda3969Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:40:41 GMT<p>In the inaugural episode of The ABACC Podcast®, Bruce Hoeker shares his journey from a banking career to becoming the executive director of ABACC, emphasizing the importance of community and support among business officers in Christian higher education. He reflects on the challenges faced in the industry and the purpose of the podcast to uplift and connect professionals in the field.</p><p><b><strong>Takeaways —</strong></b></p><ul><li>Importance of community support</li><li>Challenges in Christian higher education</li></ul><p><b><strong>Chapters —</strong></b></p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to The ABACC Podcast</li><li>00:26 Bruce's Early Career Journey</li><li>02:19 Seeking Meaningful Work</li><li>03:19 Finding the Right Opportunity</li><li>05:37 The Impact of ABACC Conferences</li><li>07:04 Becoming Executive Director of ABACC</li><li>09:32 Understanding God's Plan in Career</li><li>10:58 The Privilege of Serving Business Officers</li><li>11:56 Challenges in Christian Higher Education</li><li>13:23 Encouragement for Business Officers</li><li>14:21 Goals for the Podcast</li></ul>no00:16:3911Ep. 1 - Welcome to The ABACC Podcast®full