The Unique Geology, History, and Culture of Pittsburgh

#Pittsburgh is one of the most unique places on earth from a geological, historical, and cultural perspectives. The confluence of circumstances that brought about these unique characteristics of Western #Pennsylvania is clear evidence of God's hand at work on many layers.

Our three guests (listed below) lend their unique experience and expertise to help us better understand the enigma that is #Pittsburgh. This is a must listen for any #entrepreneurs looking to make an impact in the #Pittsburgh region.

DR. STEVE AUSTIN
Dr. Steve Austin is a field research geologist with a Ph.D. from Penn State University in sedimentary #geology. His research adventures have taken him by helicopter into the crater of Mount St. Helens volcano, by bush plane onto glaciers in the high mountains of Alaska, by raft through the entire Grand Canyon, on horseback into the high Sierra, by elevator into the world’s deepest coal mines, by SCUBA onto the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, by rail into the backcountry of Korea, by foot onto barren plateaus of southern Argentina, and by four-wheel drive into remote desert areas of Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. He is the author of three books, three videos, one computer software package, and more than thirty technical geology papers.

BOB JAMISON
Bob Jamison served as the President of Family Guidance Inc. for 24 years. The he founded Adam's Quest Men's Ministry where he continues to have a tremendous influence on the lives of men in the Pittsburgh region. Another expression of Bob’s passion for men’s discipleship is his continued involvement with a men’s discipleship ministry called #CLC, or Christ-Led Communities. He is the co-author of the book, #SteelFaithful, which looks at the history of Pittsburgh from a Christian perspective and highlights many of the different men and women who played a significant role in furthering the message of the gospel here locally. Bob attends Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Mt. Lebanon, PA where he continues to organize a monthly men’s breakfast called Reveille.

MIKE ARNOLD
Mike serves as the #Pittsburgh Area Director for #CBMC, as well as the Senior Associate Pastor at Christ Church of Grove Farm. He has a passion for seeing the marketplace leveraged for Kingdom works. Educated at Taylor University (BA) and Trinity International University (MAR), Mike has worked for over 20 years in the non- profit sector and helped multiple organizations move to new heights while effectively mobilizing staff and volunteers to increase value to their local communities.

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