Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson serves as an Assistant Professor of Communication at Olivet Nazarene University, assuming this tenure-track position in fall 2024 while concurrently pursuing doctoral studies at Purdue University. His academic career integrates teaching, research, and mentorship within interpersonal communication frameworks.

His educational foundation includes:

• Master of Arts in Interpersonal Communication from Purdue University (2021)
• Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication from Biola University (2019)

During undergraduate studies, Johnson participated in Biola's Torrey Honors Institute and held dual leadership roles as Communication Department teaching assistant and career center ambassador.

Research focuses intensely on parent-child communication regarding taboo subjects—particularly pornography—with extensions into father-child dynamics, identity development influences, film rhetoric analysis, and faith-integrated communication models. His scholarly mission centers on strengthening family relationships through evidence-based dialogue strategies while addressing sensitive topics with academic rigor and spiritual sensitivity.

Johnson teaches core undergraduate communication courses while emphasizing holistic student development through discipleship and mentorship. His teaching philosophy manifests in frequent student coffee meetings and supportive classroom environments. Though specific grant details aren't documented, his National Communication Association presentations confirm active research contribution. He encourages student involvement in family communication studies, particularly regarding faith-based approaches to taboo topics.