205. Agape Love: Tapping Innate Power with LaMar-Octavious L. Scott
From The Back to Me Podcast by Yoli Tamu
February 25, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 205
About this episode
The episode explores agape love with guest LaMar-Octavious L. Scott, focusing on selfless care and its impact on higher education.
To wrap up our Love Series, “Rooted in Love”, we dive into agape love—selfless, unconditional care for others with LaMar-Octavious L. Scott, Vice President of Student Affairs at LeMoyne-Owen College. As a leader at the fifth oldest HBCU, Mr. Scott shares his journey from early ministry roots to helping students develop unapologetic critical thinking and global cultural understanding. Spirituality is weaved into campus life through weekly schoolwide spiritual pauses rooted in liberation theology, prayer, and relational depth that welcomes tough questions like “How does this campus connect to your spirit and your personal goals?” Mr. Scott reminds us that you’re never alone in pursuing your purpose. So tap into your innate power, and choose college based on your why—not your parents’. Mr. Scott completed his Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and he received his Bachelor of Arts in General Studies at Alcorn State University. He is a strategic higher education leader specializing in Enrollment Management and Student Affairs transformation. His academic foundation informs his holistic leadership philosophy—one that blends access…
People in this episode
Host: Yoli Tamu
Guest: LaMar-Octavious L. Scott
Topics covered
- agape love
- selfless care
- spirituality
- higher education
- student affairs
- critical thinking
Keywords
- agape love
- selfless care
- spirituality
- higher education
- student affairs
- critical thinking
- liberation theology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LeMoyne-Owen College, Liberty University, Alcorn State University, Berean Missionary Baptist Church, Omega
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