Mitri Raheb on Resilience and God’s Faithfulness in Bethlehem
Mitri Raheb is a theologian, public figure, widely published author, and—for 30 years—senior pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem. In this episode, Rev. Raheb talks with John Witvliet, director of the 91ÁÔÆæ, on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the worshiping community in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.
February 24, 2021
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26 min listen
Lauren Winner on The Dangers of Christian Practice
In this episode, Dr. Lauren Winner, associate professor of Christian spirituality at Duke Divinity School talks about her recent publication "The Dangers of Christian Practice: On Wayward Gifts, Characteristic Damage, and Sin.
January 25, 2021
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28 min listen
Fleming Rutledge on Preaching the Cross of Christ
In this episode, Fleming Rutledge talks about her 2015 book "The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ," a life-long work which encourages preachers to proclaim the full gospel message: God is at work, helping us listen for Christ's living voice, enabling us to believe and hope in the midst of pain and suffering.
November 4, 2020
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36 min listen
Khristi Lauren Adams on Parable of the Brown Girl
In this episode, chaplain and youth advocate Khristi Lauren Adams talks about her new book "Parable of the Brown Girl" and how we all can encourage and empower the sacred lives of girls of color.
November 4, 2020
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23 min listen
David L. Stubbs on the Multiplicity of Meanings of the Eucharist
In this episode, Western Theological Seminary professor David Stubbs talks about the multiplicity of meanings of the Eucharist and what it means to bring our whole selves to the Lord's table.
November 3, 2020
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29 min listen
Vince Bantu on Celebrating Christianity's Global Identity
In this episode, Fuller Theological Seminary professor Vince Bantu talks around his passion of bringing together cultural identity and faith and the timely reminder that Christianity has always been a global religion.
November 3, 2020
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31 min listen
Catherine Gunsalus González on Resources in the Ancient Church for Today's 91ÁÔÆæ
In this episode, Catherine Gunsalus González shares about her book "Resources in the Ancient Church for Today's 91ÁÔÆæ" which celebrates the riches of going back in time to enrich the practices of worship today.
November 3, 2020
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22 min listen
Glenn Packiam on Exploring Christian Hope in Contemporary 91ÁÔÆæ
In this episode, pastor and songwriter Glenn Packiam shares about Christian hope in contemporary worship.
November 3, 2020
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23 min listen
Juana Bordas on Leadership for a Multicultural Age
In this episode, Juana Bordas talks about the power of leadership when each person, culture and community can contribute equally and show respect for all, and how leaders who embrace gratitude and forgiveness offer their communities hope for the future.
November 3, 2020
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47 min listen
Célestin Musekura on Forgiving as We Have Been Forgiven
In this episode, Célestin Musekura talks about the humanizing and justice-focused work of forgiveness, for individuals, communities and Christian worship.
November 3, 2020
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35 min listen
Rich Villodas on the Deeply Formed Life
In this episode, Rich Villodas, lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a multiracial church in one of the most diverse zip codes in the US--Queens, New York--talks about what it means to be deeply formed in Christ.
November 3, 2020
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34 min listen
Deanna A. Thompson on the Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World
In this episode, Deanna Thompson of St. Olaf College talks about her 2016 book "The Virtual Body of Christ in a Suffering World," which was written from her experience of living with cancer and now takes on additional meaning in our COVID-shaped world.
November 3, 2020
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37 min listen
