"The Power of Faith Based Higher Education" with Steve Jin

In this inspiring episode of The Orange County Power Players Podcast with Danny Flores, we sit down with Steve Jin, higher education professional and passionate advocate for faith-based learning. Steve shares his personal journey as an immigrant from South Korea and how higher education shaped the course of his life. From overcoming challenges in his youth to becoming a leader in enrollment management, Steve brings a powerful perspective on why education is more than academics—it’s about wisdom, gratitude, and becoming better human beings.

We dive into:

• Steve’s story of transformation through UCLA and graduate studies at a faith-based university.

• The role of gratitude and daily practices to improve mental health and perspective.

• How Concordia University Irvine integrates faith, values, and wisdom into education.

• The balance between traditional higher education, trade schools, and self-taught success stories.

• The future of higher education and why “right-sizing” may actually bring colleges back to their true purpose.

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