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Episode 5.17: Greg Lee on Mass Incarceration

In this episode, Dr. Greg Lee, Associate Professor of Theology and Urban Studies at Wheaton College, discusses Augustine and Mass Incarceration. Much of Dr. Lee’s work appropriates Augustine as a resource for addressing contemporary issues…
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April 16, 2020
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Episode 3.1: Barbara Brown Taylor on Faith & Writing

New York Times Best-selling author and Episcopal priest, Barbara Brown Taylor, sits down with fellow writer Isaac Anderson to discuss writing as an act of faith.  
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June 21, 2017
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Episode 2.10: Rachel Held Evans on being the spiritual voice of a collective

In the final episode of Season 2, New York Times best-selling author and speaker Rachel Held Evans sits down with Rev. Roger Nelson at the 2017 Writer's Workshop to answer, “What is it like to be the spiritual voice of a collective”?
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June 2, 2017
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Episode 2.9: Edith Humphrey and John Thompson on Tradition and the Centrality of Scripture

In this episode, theologians Edith M. Humphrey and John L. Thompson discuss the question, "Does church tradition undermine the centrality and authority of scripture?"  
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May 23, 2017
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Episode 2.8: Daniel Castelo on The “Problem” of Evil

In this episode, Dr. J. Todd Billings sat down with Dr. Daniel Castelo, Associate Professor of Theology at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA, and author of The Apathetic God, and Pentecostalism as a Christian Mystical Tradition. Dr.…
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May 1, 2017
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Episode 2.7: Alison Adam & Greg Scheer on Global Music

In this episode, Alison Adam and Greg Scheer discuss the question, “How can Global Music in Western Worship be done authentically and respectfully?” This episode was filmed at the Calvin Symposium on Worship.
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April 5, 2017
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Episode 2.6: Jared Ayers on “Seeker Comprehensibility”

On this episode, church planter and pastor of Liberti Church Philadelphia Jared Ayers discusses the difference between seeker comprehensibility and seeker sensitivity and how his church is attempting to accomplish the former.
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March 22, 2017
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Episode 2.5: Dr. John Witvliet on Worship Renewal

In this episode, Dr. John Witvliet, Director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, discusses changes and renewal in the art and practice of church worship.
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March 6, 2017
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Episode 2.4: Anne Zaki on The Church in the East and the West

In episode 2.4, Anne Zaki, assistant professor of practical theology at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo, offers strengths of the church in the West and the church in the East and suggests ways we can learn from one another. …
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February 15, 2017
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Episode 2.3 Makoto Fujimura on Art and Trauma

In episode 2.3, world renowned artist, writer, and speaker Makoto Fujimura shares about the connection between art and trauma, and being an advisor on Martin Scorsese's latest film, Silence.
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February 2, 2017
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Episode 2.2: Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas on Clergy Burnout

In episode 2.2, Rev. Dr. Frank A. Thomas discusses ways to practice self-care in a highly demanding, instant gratification culture where clergy burn-out is common.
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January 16, 2017
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Episode 2.1: Timothy Brown on Why Scripture Memorization Matters

In the heartwarming first episode of season 2, WTS President Timothy Brown is interviewed by his son, Reverend Jon Brown, about the importance of scripture memorization for our lives and ministries.
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January 3, 2017
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Episode 10: Justo L. González on Making History Come Alive

On this episode, Han-luen Kantzer-Komline sat down with Rev. Dr. Justo L González, a prominent author and church historian. Dr. González shared about his love for history and the ways he makes that history come alive for others. To see Dr.…
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November 10, 2016
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  • Episode 5.11: Alberto La Rosa on Theology of Immigration (audio)May 1, 2019 - 2:21 pm
  • Episode 5.10: Sandra McCracken on Songwriting (audio)April 5, 2019 - 9:32 am
  • Episode 5.9: Deanna Thompson on Cancer Stories & the Christian Story (audio)March 7, 2019 - 11:05 am
  • Episode 5.8: Former Grand Rapids Mayor Rev. George Heartwell on Public Theology (audio)January 9, 2019 - 2:50 pm

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