Turning Passion Into Purpose

Mac Mollins, a sophomore majoring in History and Political Science, is sharing his passion with the world.

Being an avid podcast listener, Mollins set out to tell fascinating stories through his own podcast. Now, he’s the host and producer of HPU’s first history podcast, Dialogues with the Past

Each episode is dedicated to investigating historical topics with experts in the field. His inspiration? HPU’s own history professors.

Drs. Shannon Lalor, Amanda Allen, and Paul Ringel were integral in the content creation of the first three episodes. Together with Mollins, they’ve produced stories on colonial Cuba, the Protestant

Reformation, and the famous show Schoolhouse Rock!

“I find it fascinating to talk to our professors about their area of expertise,” Mollins says. “The podcast is a means to share their stories and the stories of the past with a broader audience.”

Indeed, the podcast is attracting a broader audience. With four episodes released, Dialogues with the Past has over 300 listeners and 50 followers from all over the world. Mollins continues to plan new content and hopes it will especially reach prospective students interested in history at HPU.